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**** of War: Ragnarok may have impressed PlayStation 5 fans back in 2022 but if rumors are to be believed then the excellent action RPG is set to soon make a big splash on an entirely different platform. In a move that's helped to bring some of its most popular titles to audiences that may have otherwise been unable to play them, Sony has made an effort to port over many of its previously console-exclusive titles to PC. With hits like the Horizon franchise and Marvel's Spider-Man, it only stands to reason that Kratos and Atreus return. View the full article

**** of War Ragnarok could be coming to PC extremely soon, with a release date for the port being “imminent,” according to reliable data miner billbill-kun. In a report published in French gaming publication Dealabs, billbil-kun, who has a reputation for leaking and reporting PlayStation Plus’ free monthly titles in advance, among other feats, outlined a serious possibility of a Sony games showcase later this month, with updates on new and existing PlayStation franchises being made. In that report, it was revealed that **** of War Ragnarok is high on Sony’s priority list to bring to PC as “an announcement date is imminent.” View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Updated May 10, 2024: We added new codes! Nothing beats the classic RPG formula of completing raids, slaying hundreds of enemies, collecting loot, and leveling up your hero to become the ultimate warrior. With a little help from RPG Simulator codes, you’ll have the ultimate old-school role-playing experience. View the full article

One of the companies that Valve fund for improvements across Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck is Collabora and a developer has gone into more detail on the upgrades to the update system in SteamOS 3.6 that's now in Preview. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Harken to me, serfs! There's a big new patch for Manor Lords now available in beta testing for all players. Developer Greg Styczeń has blogged about it in depth. Yes, this is one of those update changelogs, the one that keeps on scrolling with hypnotic insistence till at last you tear your eyes away and look around and oh *****, it's night and why am I standing over this altar, holding a skewered doll? Read more View the full article

It’s rumored that Sony is set to announce **** of War: Ragnarok for PC sometime this month. According to prolific leaker billbil_kun, who has in the past proven rather reliable, Sony is set to reveal the PC port this month, possibly during the first State of Play of 2024 - also rumored. Per billbil_kin, several sources, including reliable ones, provided this information, but the leaker pointed out that the information cannot be confirmed, presently. Read more View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Alongside overpowered icons like the Grau 5.56 in Call of Duty Modern Warfare, or the classic 'noob tube' in ****** Ops, it's fair to say that the akimbo Model 1887s from 2009's Modern Warfare 2 are seared into the halls of COD history. That pain returns for your opposition in the latest MW3 update, as Sledgehammer makes the fearsome JAK Wardens stronger than ever. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Xbox's Sarah Bond eases COD Game Pass concerns Xbox's turmoil could now endanger Call of Duty on Game Pass Call of Duty ****** Ops 6 rumored for May reveal ahead of Xbox event View the full article

International League of Legends competitions can be a lot to watch from start to finish unless you’re a ****-hard fan. But today’s match between current world champions T1 and EMEA powerhouse G2 Esports at the 2024 Mid-Season Invitational was a series that should have excited even the most casual viewers. With over one million peak viewers worldwide, according to EsportsCharts, this match was the most popular of League’s MSI 2024 so far. And those numbers are bound to go up as the grand finals draw near, where fans can expect a jaw-dropping opening ceremony. Regardless, today’s match between G2 and T1 in the first round of the MSI bracket stage was undoubtedly the most exciting of the tournament so far, captivating fans worldwide with an intense series that went all the way to a fifth game. View the full article

What’s possibly better than a cat? A cat in an adorable little hat! This guide details the exact locations of all 42 hats in Little Kitty, Big City. Collect them all to earn Capped Crusader achievement. Table of ContentsAll Capped Crusader hat locations in Little Kitty, Big City#1 Apple Hat#3 – Banana Hat#7 – Cactus Hat#8 – Corn Hood#13 – Duck Hat#18 – Hard Hat#24 – Onigiri Hat#39 – Turtle Hat All Capped Crusader hat locations in Little Kitty, Big CityIn Little Kitty, Big City, most hats are rewarded upon collecting gachapon capsules hidden throughout the game, though a select few are earned through quests. Use the screenshots and descriptions below to find the hat(s) you’re searching for. Before you begin your hat search, make sure you own the Map by talking to Duck at the temple. Each of the sections below contains a screenshot of a hat’s location on the map, which you can use...View the full article

The first human Neuralink implant recipient is playing Slay the Spire, Old School RuneScape, and a range of other popular games by using the implant to translate his neural signals. Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company also revealed in a new update that a number of the implant’s electrode-bearing threads had retracted from the patient’s brain, leading to a temporary drop off in the performance of the brain-computer interface (BCI). Back in January, Neuralink co-founder Elon Musk took to X to announce the company had implanted its first ‘N1’ brain chip in the head of a human patient as part of its Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface (PRIME) study. The patient was later revealed to be 29-year-old ********* quadrapalegic Noland Arbaugh, who had suffered paralysis below the shoulders after sustaining a spinal injury during a diving accident some eight years ago. During the surgery, a circular section of skull was removed to grant a specialized ****** access to a section of Arbaugh's brain. The ****** used a needle thinner than a human hair to insert a collection of 64 ultra-fine electrode-bearing threads into the grey matter. These newly installed sensors are designed to detect the patient's neural signals, and send the resulting data up the threads to the main body of the N1 implant, which had been installed in the skull gap created during the surgical procedure. Signals from the implant are then transmitted to a Neuralink Application, which is being trained to decode the intent behind the information and convert it into executable actions, such as the movement of a computer cursor. “I’m beating my friends in games that as a quadriplegic I should not be beating them in. Prior to the surgery, Arbaugh had to rely on a mouth stick - an assistive tool that lets the user apply pressure to a touchscreen once placed in the mouth - to play games and interact with the digital world. While this did allow Arbaugh to use an iPad, it came with a range of drawbacks. For example, in order to use the mouth stick he had to be sat upright and have a caregiver present to give him the tool. Furthermore, he couldn't speak properly while using it, and prolonged use had the potential of triggering spasms and giving rise to pressure sores. “I thought that the mouth stick was a lot better than BCI a month ago, when we compared them I saw that BCI was just as good if not better and it's still improving; the games I can play now are leaps and bounds better than previous ones,” Arbaugh was quoted as saying in a Neuralink blog update marking the 100 day anniversary of his surgery. “I’m beating my friends in games that as a quadriplegic I should not be beating them in.” Neuralink revealed that Arbaugh had recently used the brain-computer interface for 69 hours in a single week, of which 34 hours were for recreational purposes. During this time, Arbaugh used the assistive tech to surf the internet, learn new languages, and play a range of video games, including the rogue-like deckbuilding title Slay the Spire, Old School RuneScape, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Sid Meier’s Civilization 6, all by manipulating the cursor with his mind. The scientists are also working on a bespoke gaming functionality within the Neuralink app, which is being designed to give Arbaugh greater freedom as to how and when he can connect and play games. What's on my mind? [Hidden Content] — Noland Arbaugh (@ModdedQuad) May 5, 2024 In the 100 days following his surgery, Arbaugh has set what Neuralink described as a "new world record for human BCI cursor control." He is currently able to use the interface to score a value of 8.0 bits-per-second (BPS), which is the measurement used by the scientific community to grade the accuracy and speed of computer cursor movements. For context, Neuralink engineers clocked in around 10 BPS using a physical mouse - a score Arbaugh is looking to best in the coming months. The company also revealed that an unspecified number of the electrode-bearing threads that had been inserted into Arbaugh’s head during the installation of the N1 implant had "retracted" from his brain in the weeks after the surgery. The thread movement forced the Neuralink scientists to tweak the algorithm responsible for collecting and translating the neural data, which the company says has made up for the loss in performance. IGN has reached out to Neuralink for comment on whether the withdrawal of the threads was an expected complication, and if the development could in any way impact the patient’s health, and will update this article to reflect any subsequent response. Moving forward, Neuralink is looking to increase Arbaugh’s ability to control the cursor - partially by combating a known issue known as ‘cursor drift’, which is being combatted through the development of a 'bias correction' system - and by adding new functionality. More specifically, the researchers are hoping to allow users to control physical external aides, such as robotic arms, and wheelchairs using nothing but the link, which could in turn help quadriplegic patients gain a greater degree of autonomy. Catch up on our earlier coverage to get up to date on Neuralink's road to human trials and past controversies surrounding animal testing complaints. Anthony is a freelance contributor covering science and video gaming news for IGN. He has over eight years experience of covering breaking developments in multiple scientific fields and absolutely no time for your shenanigans. Follow him on Twitter @BeardConGamer View the full article

Following Xbox's surprise closure of Tango Gameworks, the creator of Hi-Fi Rush, players are positively review ******** the action game to show their support and, in some cases, demonstrate their disapproval of Xbox's decision. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grab these eight amazing Steam Deck games for just $12 Ex Blizzard boss urges fans to stop taking "shots" at Phil Spencer 2023's best Game Pass surprise ends like "a pilot of a TV show" View the full article

What are the new Anime Fantasy codes? Anime and tower defense are a popular combination of genres in Roblox, and it's not difficult to see why. The thrill of pulling your favorite characters from One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball, and many other hit manga is incredibly tempting, especially if you get strong ones to keep your tower standing tall. However, this Roblox experience has a rather steep learning curve if you don't have many units, and this is where these Anime Fantasy codes come in handy. If you're partial to anime games with tower defense mechanics, we've also got the latest Anime Last Stand codes and Anime Champions codes to help you stay one step ahead of the invading ******. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The ultimate Blox Fruits guide Roblox music codes May 2024 - the best song IDs Aura Craft recipes May 2024 View the full article

Apple is walking back and apologizing after a new ad campaign for the iPad Pro went viral for all the wrong reasons. The ad, which was debuted by Apple CEO Tim Cook on X (formerly Twitter) earlier this week, showcased countless items and tools associated with human creativity being destroyed by a hydraulic press. In the ad, cans of paint, musical instruments, cameras, arcade cabinets, metronomes, and books, among many other items, were all destroyed by the enormous hydraulic press, which eventually lifts to reveal the iPad Pro, which Apple is advertising as the thinnest and most powerful iPad ever. View the full article

In both Hades 2 and actual Greek mythology, the Fates are characters that have consistently shaped the world and schemings of the Gods and Goddesses. The Princess of the Underworld, Melinoe, regularly asks Fate to lend its aid in Hades 2. Although this might not always be successful, you can still unlock the Fated List of Minor Prophecies. View the full article

One of the most terrifying PC games of the last decade is getting a sequel as Amanda the Adventurer returns for another installment of her horrifying saga. After taking the internet by storm and delighting fans of PlayStation 1-era horror, developer MANGLEDMaw Studios is back to continue protagonist Riley's story as she delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the creepy *********** cartoon starring the titular Amanda. Better yet, fans won't need to wait too long to ***** back into the series as the second game has already locked in a release window. View the full article

The new pre-release patch for Manor Lords has just been released for all to try out, and it sure does fix a long list of problems, more so than the developer Greg "Slavic Magic" Styczeń had previously promised... Read more.View the full article

The release of the strategy game Men of War II is fast approaching from Fulqrum Publishing and Ukrainian studio Best Way, which is confirmed to have Native Linux support but there's one sore spot. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

EA CEO Andrew Wilson has stated in a company earnings call that considerations towards adding advertisements into future video games are very much alive within the company. However it's not a surefire thing - and he stresses that they have to be "very thoughtful" about it. Wilson says, "To answer your question on advertising broadly, again, I think it's still early on that front. And we have looked over the course of our history to be very thoughtful about advertising in the context of our play experiences. But again, as we think about the many, many billions of hours spent, both playing, creating, watching and connecting and where much of that engagement happens to be on the bounds of a traditional game experience, our expectation is that advertising has an opportunity to be a meaningful driver of growth for us." That history is worth noting, as this wouldn't be the first time EA has dabbled in video game advertisements. Indeed, Need for Speed Underground 2 was ripe will billboard ads that players could see while driving around, Barack Obama even put political ads in Burnout Paradise in a somewhat controversial move. So the company on a macro scale does have a history with this, it knows what works and how far it can push before people start kicking off. Read more View the full article

Upcoming roguelike game The Rogue Prince of Persia has been delayed just prior to launch, as developer Evil Empire decides to give the new action platformer some breathing room from the Hades 2 launch. The surprise arrival of the Supergiant Games sequel on Monday May 6 has been met with widespread acclaim, and so the ***** Cells studio has pushed back its planned May 14 release to give players a chance to enjoy its roguelike rival first. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Rogue Prince of Persia release date estimate and latest news View the full article

With the rapidly approaching final days of the Light and Dark saga of Destiny 2, there has been no better time to buy merchandise and gifts to commemorate the monumental game. Here are some of the best on the market as a treat for yourself or for others.Destiny 2 merchandise and giftsOver more than a decade of success, the sheer volume of memorabilia available to players for Destiny 2 is astounding. Luckily, I am here to find those diamonds in the rough.Ghost Shell figurineThis gift will look fantastic on any Destiny 2 fan’s desk or bookshelf. Personally, I would love one to sit beside me as I work, keeping a watchful eye while I type away. The ghosts are such a recognisable part of the Destiny 2 games that even people unfamiliar with the game will recognise this fantastic piece of merch. It is lovingly crafted and available in many styles. Replica Chalice of OppulenceBecome Emperor Calus himself with the genuine Chalice of Oppulence. Nobody will question ...View the full article

Steam users are leaving positive reviews for Hi-Fi Rush following Microsoft’s shock decision to close its developer, Tango Gameworks. Microsoft announced the closure of Tango Gameworks as well as Redfall developer Arkane Austin this week as part of devastating cuts to Bethesda owner ZeniMax. Tango Gameworks' critically acclaimed rhythm action game Hi-Fi Rush was deemed a success upon its launch. It shadow-dropped straight into Game Pass on Xbox and PC, and was sold outside the subscription service priced $30. IGN’s Hi-Fi Rush review returned a 9/10. We said: “Hi-Fi Rush marches to the beat of its own drum with stunning animation, loveable characters, and stylish rhythmic action that are anything but one-note.” Last year, amid reports that Hi-Fi Rush had ******* to sell well enough, Aaron Greenberg, vice president of Xbox games marketing, insisted that Hi-Fi Rush “was a break out hit for us and our players in all key measurements and expectations. We couldn’t be happier with what the team at Tango Gameworks delivered with this surprise release.” On Wednesday, May 8, Xbox Game Studios Matt ****** reportedly told Bethesda staff “we need smaller games that give us prestige and awards” — just a day after Microsoft shut down Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks. Tango Gameworks staff reacted to ******’s reported statement with social media posts expressing their clear exasperation at the situation. John Johanas, creative director at Tango Gameworks and director on Hi-Fi Rush, reacted to ******’s quote in devastating fashion: [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] — johnjohanas (@johnjohanas) May 9, 2024 Kazuaki Egashira, game project manager at Tango Gameworks, offered their own take: Not enough?#HiFiRush #TangoGameworks [Hidden Content] — KazuakiEgashira (@ega1002) May 9, 2024 Hi-Fi Rush, which hit a peak of 6,132 concurrent players on Steam when it launched in January 2023, has seen an uptick in players on Valve’s platform since this week’s announcement, and it is now the subject of a positive review ******** campaign by users who are hitting out at Microsoft’s closure of Tango Gameworks. “RIP Tango Gameworks,” reads one review. “At least they went out with a bang.” “Hi-Fi Rush was the best game Xbox published in over a decade, it won awards and was beloved by everyone,” reads another. “Microsoft’s answer is to shut them down, and it's *****. Hi-Fi Rush is worth playing 1000%, please buy this game and experience one of the best character action games. I ***** because of the licensed music it will get delisted in the future because MS clearly doesn't care. Tango, Arkane Austin and everyone affected today didn't deserve this.” "RIP Tango Gameworks. At least they went out with a bang. At the time of this article's publication, Hi-Fi Rush had had over 500 positive reviews posted following the news of Tango Gameworks’ closure, a figure that is likely to grow into the weekend as more Steam users pile on. It’s not a huge number relative to some other review ******** campaigns, but it’s a significant shift for Hi-Fi Rush, which had tracked at positive reviews in the single digits for months. Limited Run Games, meanwhile, has indicated it still plans to release Hi-Fi Rush’s previously announced physical version despite the closure of Tango Gameworks. Last week, Hi-Fi Rush's long-rumored Nintendo Switch port popped up in an age-rating from the ESRB. The game launched on PlayStation 5 earlier this year as part of Microsoft’s multi-platform video game push. Why did Microsoft close Tango Gameworks? Xbox executive Sarah Bond offered a response in a recent interview. IGN understands a pitch for Hi-Fi Rush 2 was rejected in part because it was deemed too expensive. 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

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Plus is officially up for preorder, with both a Limited Edition and Standard Edition available. It's set to release on October 1 in North America and Europe for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam and will set you back $99.99 for the Lucid-Noir Limited Edition or $59.99 for the Standard Edition. It's worth noting that the physical versions of these editions are only available for PS5 users at the moment. The Xbox and Steam versions of the game will be available later in digital format. Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus Lucid-Noir Limited EditionGet it for PS5 at Amazon - $99.99 For those interested in preordering the Lucid-Noir Limited Edition, there are quite a few different items you'll get. Per the press release, the physical Lucid-Noir Limited Edition for PS5 includes: Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE PlusOuterbox with artwork by Rui KomatsuzakiPlayStation 5 SteelBook®Spirited 6.5" Shinigami plushNoise of Neon Official Soundtrack And if you're going the digital route for purchasing, the Digital Deluxe Edition for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam includes: Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE PlusDigital Art Book - The Book of ******Digital Soundtrack - Noise of Neon There's also a bonus novel for PS5 owners called "How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case". According to the press release, "First-run physical copies for PS5 include a printed copy of the original novel, How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case. PS5 digital pre-orders for the Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions come with a digital download version of the novel." Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus (Standard Edition) Also at PS Store (digital) - $59.99 If you don't want any of those extras, you can pick up the game itself for the lower price of $59.99. Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus (Digital Deluxe Edition)Get it at PS Store (digital) - $69.99 If you want some downloadable extras with a digital copy of the game, you can pick up the digital deluxe edition. It comes with the game, plus the following: Digital Art Book - The Book of ******Digital Soundtrack - Noise of NeonMaster Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus Trailer What is Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus? Originally released last year on the Switch as Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus is a more enhanced version of that game coming out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam that even comes with additional features. Per the press release, this version of the game includes 4K compatibility with "upgraded shading, textures, and graphics in 4K resolution", reduced loading times, and "all previously released DLC from the Nintendo Switch version." More Preorder Guides Looking for even more games to preorder? Don't worry, we've got you covered with a wide variety of video game preorders below. From Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion to Star Wars Outlaws, there's plenty to check out right now. Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN. View the full article

The Rogue Prince of Persia has been delayed, but its Early Access release will still be in May. According to The Rogue Prince of Persia developers, the delay was to avoid competing with the surprise release of Hades 2. View the full article

Developer Lightforge Games announces it is laying off "the majority" of its staff as it halts development on ambitious upcoming RPG Project ORCS. The Dungeons and Dragons style tool built by former Blizzard and Epic developers was designed to encourage player-led storytelling and collaborative roleplaying, but a ******** to secure sufficient funding has led to the downsizing of the studio as development is paused. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Ex Blizzard devs' new RPG is just what I wanted after Baldur's Gate 3 View the full article

Back in 1997, when I was simply an avid reader of PC Gamer magazine each month and not its editor, I picked up the July issue and, checking out the CD Gamer demo disc that was supplied with it, I immediately spotted the name 'Fallout' on the cover. It sounded super cool to my teenage ear, so I installed the demo, saw the now iconic key art of the power armor helmet for the first time, and the rest is history... Read more.View the full article