The Japan-set *********'s Creed Shadows requires an internet connection to install but not to play after, Ubisoft has confirmed. In a post on X/Twitter, the publisher confirmed Shadows will follow a recent trend for ******* games where even the disc version requires an internet connection before play is possible. Shadows doesn't require an always-online connection, but does require the internet to essentially download part of the game upon install. "We wanted to share some early information on the upcoming launch of *********'s Creed Shadows, following some questions we've noticed in the community," Ubisoft said, addressing concerns raised after the PlayStation Store listed Shadows as an "online play required" game. "*********'s Creed Shadows will not require a mandatory connection at all times. An online connection will be needed to install the game, but will you be able to play the entire journey offline, and explore Japan without any online connection." The PlayStation Store listing has been changed to say "online play optional" despite the install requirement. Larger triple-A video games are slowly but surely transitioning to this method of distribution as physical media becomes a smaller and smaller part of how people buy games. With actual discs becoming less of a priority, what would once be included as a second disc (with an install disc and a play disc) is now essentially added as downloadable content. This means that even single-player games like *********'s Creed Shadows cannot exist without an internet connection. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was one of the first major single-player games to adopt this model, but the trend has continued elsewhere and will likely continue to become more common. Shadows was fully revealed on May 15, 2024 as a *********-set entry in the long-running franchise where players take control of two protagonists: the stealthy shinobi Naoe and the action-orientated Yasuke, who's a real figure from ********* history. IGN had a wealth of exclusive content on the reveal, and you can read about all the gameplay changes, story beats, and open-world assassinating coming with Shadows in our extensive interview with the development team. If that's not enough, check our analysis and explanation of where and when Shadows is set and 40 key details we've learned about the game. You can also watch our full breakdown of the cinematic trailer to discover all its hidden details, Easter eggs, and more. Shadows launches November 12, 2024 for those buying the Gold, Ultimate, or Deluxe Editions at $109.99, $129.99, and $279.99 respectively. The standard $69.99 version is available on November 15, 2024. Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He'll talk about The Witcher all day. View the full article
Activision has announced the formation of Elsewhere Entertainment, a new studio it says will focus on developing a "narrative-based and genre-defining AAA franchise." Elsewhere Entertainment, which is based in Warsaw, is Activision's second Polish studio after the Krakow-based Infinity Ward Poland. The studio has been working behind the scenes up until now, and this is its first public unveiling. According to the blog post revealing the new studio, Elsewhere Entertainment's team includes "storytelling experts" who have previously worked on franchises including The Last of Us, Uncharted, The Witcher, Cyberpunk, Destiny, The Division, and Far Cry. It is currently recruiting developers in hopes of creating a "state-of-the-art and next-generation gaming experience," which IGN understands is not a Call of Duty-related project. Little else is known about Elsewhere Entertainment's first franchise, though the post does mention that the studio hopes to "craft a franchise with an enduring legacy that resonates far beyond games." That would seem to point to a transmedia franchise that will try to replicate the success of The Last of Us and Fallout, or maybe just get its own theme park. To this point, Activision has mostly been known for its work on the Call of Duty series, with ****** Bandicoot developer Toys for Bob opting to go independent following the Xbox acquisition. In addition to the ****** Bandicoot games, Activision Publishing has also released Sekiro: Shadows **** Twice and Destiny. Elsewhere Entertainment's opening stands out in an industry that has lately been rocked by layoffs. Last week, Activision Blizzard parent company Microsoft closed multiple studios including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin. Activision Blizzard was also impacted by layoffs in the early part of 2024, with Blizzard being particularly affected. It's unclear when Elsewhere Entertainment's game will be released, though based on existing development timelines it's likely to be a few years yet. In the meantime, Activision appears to be preparing to reveal the next Call of Duty at next month's Xbox Showcase, which is set for June 9. Kat Bailey is IGN's News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot. View the full article
Bungie releases a lengthy blog post detailing all of the big ******* adjustments and exotic balance changes being made when Destiny 2's The Final Shape launches in June. After a ******* of uncertainty due to things like layoffs, delays to upcoming content and other player discontent, Destiny 2 has managed a significant turnaround thanks in large part of its Into the Light update. Players have been enjoying new content like the wave-defense PvE mode Onslaught, earning newly revamped weapons like The Mountaintop and Luna's Howl, while also being able to experience the returning exotic missions The Whisper and Zero Hour. View the full article
It feels like John Wick: Chapter 4 being the final chapter (for now) of the Keanu Reeves-led saga only accelerated the expansion of the universe surrounding it. We're still waiting for Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas, yet a new spinoff starring Donnie Yen has just been announced, and we're automatically excited for it. Via Deadline, we've learned of the official plans for the follow-up of sorts to the fourth John Wick movie that most fans were eagerly awaiting after that ******* post-credits scene. Plot details are hidden away, but we do know it'll follow Caine after the events of Chapter 4, as he's now free from obligations to the High Table... but is being hunted down by Akira, who wants revenge for the ****** of her father. "From the moment Donnie Yen appeared on screen in John Wick: Chapter 4, he captivated audiences and created an authentic, emotional connection that left an indelible mark and had fans asking for more," said Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. "Caine is an incredible character with a haunted past, and I am excited to return to the role," added Yen, who also highlighted the "character, story, and emotion" behind some of John Wick's biggest players. Read more View the full article
FaZe Clan has announced a new company, FaZe Media, spearheaded by an $11 million investment from sports ******** company DraftKings co-founder Matt Kalish. FaZe Media will combine “the FaZe creator talent roster and non-esports assets into a creator-led IP and internet media company” that will be led by original FaZe Clan founder FaZe Banks, along with FaZe Apex, FaZe Temperrr, GameSquare CEO Justin Kenna, and Kalish. View the full article
As with any city-building game, getting things wrong at the beginning can cause problems later on. With this list of beginner tips, you’ll be sure to have the best start possible in Fabledom.How to build the best town in FabledomAs the new lord of the settlement, it is up to you to build and manage your little people to the best of your ability. This means ensuring everyone is fed, you have enough money, and your residents are happy. It isn’t as easy as it looks, and there are a number of elements you will need to take into consideration in Fabledom for true success in this simulation game.Town layoutThis is an important element for any beginner in Fabledom. Mess this up too badly and you’re going to be spending a lot of time trying to sort it later. There are a few things to think about.Desirability – This is how nice the area your residents live in. Many buildings, like stone mines, will lower the desirability of the area, resulting in sad...View the full article
A lot of players may not have realized this one important fact about the new Helltides in Diablo 4 Season 4. This is a PSA to realize that if you contribute just one Baneful Heart to the Accursed Ritual, you’ll receive increased rewards in Diablo 4.Diablo 4: Contributing to the Accursed Ritual grants you a buffOne Reddit user in the Diablo 4 subreddit gave a PSA on the fact that players who contribute just one Baneful Heart to the Accursed Ritual in the Helltides will earn increased rewards. The user “MaxHardwood” explained how he noticed many players just waiting around the Accursed Ritual site where you can summon the Blood Maiden for a tough boss ******, presumably waiting for someone to summon them.I see people standing around at Blood Maiden area(helltide boss). Here is a tip: byu/MaxHardwood indiablo4All you need are three Baneful Hearts, but did you know that they don’t have to come from just one player? One player can contribute even jus...View the full article
Final Fantasy 14 has revealed the major job changes that will be coming in Dawntrail, as well as highlighted the new visuals and content. Endwalker was an exceedingly successful expansion for Final Fantasy 14, as it doubled the game's subscriber count, and masterfully closed a story arc a decade in the making. However, Dawntrail is very much meant to be a new chapter for the Warriors of Light and the world of Etheirys, and as such, it comes with a graphical update and extensive overhaul of most Final Fantasy 14 jobs. View the full article
This isn't Microsoft's first rodeo with accessible controllers. Its Xbox Adaptive Controller from 2018 was a game-changer, allowing those with limited mobility to craft a control setup tailored to their needs. But the Proteus takes it to a whole new level of flexibility and customization. Read Entire Article View the full article
We're just a few weeks away from the expected official reveal of the next generation of Intel CPUs, the Intel Arrow Lake series, and a new ***** has apparently revealed a host of details about the upcoming Core Ultra 200 chips. Intel's Raptor Lake desktop CPUs, such as the Intel Core i9-14900K, are based on its older architecture and manufacturing processes, and the company's most recent Meteor Lake designs are only available for use in mobile devices. As such, Arrow Lake is a big launch for Intel that could see its desktop chips reclaim many of the top spots on our best gaming CPU guide. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Gear up for Ghost of Tsushima with this free Intel download Best graphics card 2024 Intel's core Arrow Lake CPU specs just leaked View the full article
The awe of Starfield's world can be goosebump-inducing at times, but navigating it is easier said than done. With so many points of interest to choose from, I wouldn't wish Bethesda's Starfield maps on anyone's eyesight. The new Starfield update for Xbox players is a godsend, though - they genuinely don't ***** anymore! Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Starfield land vehicles are coming to save your worn-out space boots Starfield's Xbox display mode update must get this one thing right Starfield Shattered Space DLC finally gets a release window on Xbox View the full article
The wait is over: Palworld is now available on GeForce Now, which means Mac gamers can finally play the super popular creature-catching game. Pocketpair’s Palworld has easily been one of the biggest hits of 2024 so far, with the creature-catching title achieving rave reviews and still boasting thousands of players every day—and those numbers are now set to be boosted again. View the full article
The Helldivers 2 community has been through a lot lately, with everything from ******* Major Orders to Sony’s aborted attempt to force PC players to link their accounts to PSN to contend with. Now, the community’s attention has shifted onto a player who has unwittingly become the focus of an altogether more wholesome story. The story starts with a seemingly innocuous player interaction that went viral. A Helldiver called Dremskiy joined a group only to face being kicked from it. “Sorry… I have to kick you,” Dremskiy was told by another Helldiver who said they were playing with friends only. “im frend,” was Dremskiy’s heartbreaking reply. “Don’t make this more difficult…” the player said. The interraction that can make a grown man cry [Hidden Content] — Helldivers 2 Media (@Helldiversmedia) May 13, 2024 Like a Helldiver ragdoll butting heads with a Charger, that interaction flew off, enjoying millions of views across social media, Discord, and forums before inevitably becoming a meme. “im frend”, complete with misspelling, is now part of Helldivers lore. Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead and Sony then had their say, reinforcing and promoting the meme. “For prosperity. For liberty. For democracy. For frend,” Arrowhead tweeted. “im frend ” the PlayStation *** X/Twitter account replied, while still failing to address the fact Helldivers 2 ******** delisted in over 100 countries because of its PSN account policy. im frend — PlayStation *** (@PlayStationUK) May 15, 2024 Now, Helldivers players are reporting brief interactions with Dremskiy, who seems bemused by all the attention. Apparently they’re just happy everyone’s happy, which is lovely. The legend.. the myth.. our frend ReasonableBarbe #Helldivers2 [Hidden Content] — Helldivers 2 Media (@Helldiversmedia) May 15, 2024 And Dremskiy should now have plenty of frends to play Helldivers 2 with — the community reports their friends list is now full following all the attention. Dremskiy is now streaming Helldivers 2 on Twitch. “Hello frend,” people in chat are saying as they log in to watch. While streaming, Dremskiy called the tweets from the official Helldivers account "crazy." Update: Dremskiy has Frends [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] — Helldivers 2 Media (@Helldiversmedia) May 15, 2024 Helldivers 2 is PlayStation’s fastest-selling video game of all time, with 12 million copies sold in just 12 weeks. It’s an astonishing result for Sony and Arrowhead, but Helldivers 2 has certainly had its ups and downs since the explosive launch across PC and PlayStation 5 in February. Perhaps Dremskiy’s story marks a turning point. Wesley is the *** News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article
In perhaps the most anticipated match of the 2024 League of Legends season so far, Gen.G clashed with Bilibili Gaming in a thrilling Mid-Season Invitational semifinal. Both teams entered the tournament as favorites to claim the title, representing their respective regions as first seeds, and today they clashed for the first time. The stakes were high as the winner would secure a spot in the grand final, while the ****** would have to wait for a chance at redemption and revenge. After displaying the highest level of pro plays, it was Gen.G who devoured their opponents and are now positioned as the event’s final boss. View the full article
Sony and LEGO are reportedly collaborating on a new PlayStation video game called LEGO Horizon Adventures. Insider Gaming reports the unannounced video game is “essentially Horizon Forbidden West but Lego”, with “realistic graphics.” IGN has asked Sony for comment. X/Twitter user @Kurakasis had previously flagged the collaboration, and Insider Gaming suggests this was the result of a recently discovered trademark filing. That’s pretty much all we have right now. We don’t know which studio is behind the game, or the platforms it will launch on. But Sony is rumored to be set to hold a PlayStation showcase this month. Perhaps we’ll learn more there. While a LEGO Horizon video game may sound like an odd choice, the two brands have collaborated before on LEGO sets based on Guerrilla’s post-apocalyptic franchise. Sony has a quiet year ahead for first-party PlayStation games, and has ruled out sequels in its major franchises such as Spider-Man and **** of War until at least April 2025. But it still has a number of key games set to release over the next 12 months, including PS5 and PC FPS Concord and, potentially, LEGO Horizon Adventures. In February, Sony announced a significant round of layoffs affecting around 900 staff, or about 8% of its global PlayStation workforce. The layoffs affect a number of PlayStation studios, including Insomniac, Naughty Dog, Guerrilla, Firesprite, and, most significantly, PlayStation's London studio. Alongside the layoffs, a number of in-development games were canceled. Wesley is the *** News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article
Well, the next Steam Next Fest will be upon us soon, set to begin on June 10. But much like holiday seasons, it always feels like there are people who get started on it earlier and earlier each time. Case in point, Jyamma Games and their upcoming soulslike title, Enotria: The Last Song. Today, the Milan-based developers announced that ahead of Steam Next Fest, a demo of the game will be available for Steam and PlayStation 5 starting on May 22. And it looks like this demo won't just be a mere taste of what the game has to offer, but rather a massive ***** of it, as it will apparently last for a hefty eight hours, which should get people hyped up for the game's new release date that was also announced. View the full article
Reaching the top of Marvel SNAPs ranked ladder requires some creative deckbuilding and is a true test of skill for any player. Second Dinners Marvel-themed card battler features dozens of excellent cards and powerful deck archetypes, all contributing to a fast-changing and flexible metagame. There are many great deck builds for reaching the games coveted Infinite rank, accessible to new and veteran players alike. View the full article
Developer Airship Syndicate has temporarily suspended Wayfinder new sales while the game transitions into a single-player adventure and removes all microtransactions in the upcoming Echoes update. This MMO initially faced a rocky launch but is now on a transformative journey as developers announce major changes aimed at enhancing the player experience and addressing past shortcomings. View the full article
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: Big Picture Fixed a 'long_value' error when viewing the controller configurator under some conditions. Steam Input Reverted Joystick Deadzone "Raw/None" behavior to "Controller Default" Fixed Radial Menu selection on Release when bound to Joystick.View the full article
We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. General Fixed a 'long_value' error when viewing the controller configurator under some conditions. Steam Input Reverted Joystick Deadzone "Raw/None" behavior to "Controller Default" Fixed Radial Menu selection on Release when bound to Joystick.View the full article
Every Thursday we share the weekly Famitsu sales charts, which tracks physical boxed game sales and hardware sales in Japan. ... Read more View the full article
Fans of odd games with multiple endings and themes of identity and oppression, rejoice! Or, maybe, not rejoice. Time will tell. In the latest issue of ********* gaming magazine Famitsu, Yosuke Saito, the series producer for Nier, teased that he might be working on something new with Yoko Taro and Keiichi Okabe, the director and composer for the Nier series, respectively. Via Gematsu and PCGamer, Saito said, “I’ve been talking about wanting to do something with Yoko and Okabe for some time now. I’ll have something a bit more put-together to say in the not-too-distant future, so please stay tuned. It might be NieR, it might not be NieR. (Laughs.) That’s about all I can say for now.” Thanks for the clarity, Saito. Read more View the full article
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Riot Games introduced ranked splits to League of Legends in 2023 and increased the number of these to three with the start of season 14. However, some players believe this increased number of splits is to make them “grind more.” A discussion was sparked by one League player on Reddit on May 15, who asked about the logic behind three ranked splits in a single year. They underlined how frustrated they were, since after “working their **** off” to reach Diamond, the rank got reset, and they dropped to Emerald after a few unlucky placement games. Others in the comments quickly replied—it’s to make you play more League. View the full article
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The Japan-set *********'s Creed Shadows requires an internet connection to install but not to play after, Ubisoft has confirmed. In a post on X/Twitter, the publisher confirmed Shadows will follow a recent trend for ******* games where even the disc version requires an internet connection before play is possible. Shadows doesn't require an always-online connection, but does require the internet to essentially download part of the game upon install. "We wanted to share some early information on the upcoming launch of *********'s Creed Shadows, following some questions we've noticed in the community," Ubisoft said, addressing concerns raised after the PlayStation Store listed Shadows as an "online play required" game. "*********'s Creed Shadows will not require a mandatory connection at all times. An online connection will be needed to install the game, but will you be able to play the entire journey offline, and explore Japan without any online connection." The PlayStation Store listing has been changed to say "online play optional" despite the install requirement. Larger triple-A video games are slowly but surely transitioning to this method of distribution as physical media becomes a smaller and smaller part of how people buy games. With actual discs becoming less of a priority, what would once be included as a second disc (with an install disc and a play disc) is now essentially added as downloadable content. This means that even single-player games like *********'s Creed Shadows cannot exist without an internet connection. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was one of the first major single-player games to adopt this model, but the trend has continued elsewhere and will likely continue to become more common. Shadows was fully revealed on May 15, 2024 as a *********-set entry in the long-running franchise where players take control of two protagonists: the stealthy shinobi Naoe and the action-orientated Yasuke, who's a real figure from ********* history. IGN had a wealth of exclusive content on the reveal, and you can read about all the gameplay changes, story beats, and open-world assassinating coming with Shadows in our extensive interview with the development team. If that's not enough, check our analysis and explanation of where and when Shadows is set and 40 key details we've learned about the game. You can also watch our full breakdown of the cinematic trailer to discover all its hidden details, Easter eggs, and more. Shadows launches November 12, 2024 for those buying the Gold, Ultimate, or Deluxe Editions at $109.99, $129.99, and $279.99 respectively. The standard $69.99 version is available on November 15, 2024. Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He'll talk about The Witcher all day. View the full article