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2023 is a tough act to follow. IGN awarded 83 games a review score of 8 or higher last year, including five 10s — among which were two generational greats in Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. A year later, the release calendar looks comparatively light, with Switch all but certainly in its final year as Nintendo’s primary console and Sony not releasing "any new major existing franchise titles" until 2025. Despite the relative sparsity, 2024 is not without its big hitters: Several Q1 games — Helldivers 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Dragon’s Dogma 2, to name a few — have been released to critical acclaim and commercial success, with dozens of high-potential games still to come, including Star Wars Outlaws, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2, and Hades 2. With Q1 officially behind us, we’ve compiled an ongoing list of every game and expansion released in 2024 that received a review score of 8 or higher from IGN. These are the 24 best-reviewed games of 2024 (so far). This list will be updated as new releases receive qualifying review scores. Review Score: 8 (“Great”) These games leave us with something outstanding to remember them by, usually novel gameplay ideas for single-player or multiplayer, clever characters and writing, noteworthy graphics and sound, or some combination thereof. If we have major complaints, there are more than enough excellent qualities to cancel them out. Botany Manor From our review: Clever clues entwine with Botany Manor’s charming old English setting to make a lighthearted first-person puzzler worth tending to. Figuring out how to grow its fantastical plants kept me on my toes, and the blossoming flora painting onto the pages of my herbarium with bright colors gave me a comforting sense of achievement. I was more invested in deciphering its puzzles than I was reading the notes and letters that make up its fairly one-note story, but the variety of surreal seeds with unique traits in each new area gave an exciting cadence to the somewhat repetitive act of tracking down clues. Botany Manor is a *****-back game that doesn’t ask you to do too much, simply grow some strange plants and decompress – and sometimes that’s exactly what you need. – Saniya Ahmed Developer: Balloon Studios | Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC | IGN’s Botany Manor Video Review [/url]Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile From our review: It's tough to think of a mobile game that comes as close to giving the full-scale multiplayer experience as Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile does. There's nothing here that reinvents Warzone, but that isn’t the point. Though the touch controls put you at a clear disadvantage to anybody using a Bluetooth controller and your phone may struggle to keep the frame rate and textures smooth if it isn’t the latest and greatest, Warzone Mobile excellently uses maps and gameplay elements to provide a fast and fun battle royale experience. If you’re already into Warzone, cross-progression makes it feel like an extension of the game you already like, with more opportunities to play it more often. It’s fair to say that the best thing about Warzone Mobile is that it makes it easier to play more Warzone. – Phil Hornshaw Developer: Activision | Platform: Mobile | IGN’s Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Video Review [/url]Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Early Access From our review: While Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor’s Early Access status is clear in the limited number of modes and maps it currently contains, it doesn't feel unpolished or annoying to play at all. Translating the adventurous, raucous, party game spirit of its shooter big brother to a single-player roguelite about as well as anyone could have, it's an enjoyable addition to one of my favorite franchises. Whether it’s first-person or top-down, wielding a small arsenal of wonderful, punchy weapons as I sprint through critter-filled caverns on my murderous quest for loot and glory warms my stony heart. – Leana Hafer Developer: Funday Games | Platform: PC [/url]Dragon’s Dogma 2 From our review: Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a strange and wonderful game that seems haunted by some of yesteryear’s bugaboos. It is a retelling and reimplementation of all of those wonderful ideas from the 2012 cult-classic, including an awesome dynamic world and some of the best combat in the genre that integrates a subtle but amazingly complex physics system. On the other hand, its finicky ally AI, clunky climbing, choppy frame rate, and camera with a habit of going haywire at the worst times are all “features” I wish hadn’t been brought back for another round. Even so, there’s an action-RPG here that’s richly rewarding and incomparable to its contemporaries if you can be patient with its quirks and open to embracing its hands-off open-world and quest designs. – Jarrett Green Developer: Capcom | Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC | IGN’s Dragon’s Dogma 2 Video Review [/url] Enshrouded Early Access From our review: Enshrouded will likely be an instant hit for anyone who’s ever wanted to build a castle in a fantasy world full of danger, and it makes all that building fun and easy with an intuitive set of tools. But even if you don’t care much about crafting or building, Enshrouded’s RPG systems are already solid enough to carry you through its open world for a few dozen hours – even if its vague story isn’t all that powerful, its puzzles are forgettable, and its combat and movement systems could use some fine-tuning. Thankfully, there’s usually no pressure to do anything but try to unlock the next visually-breathtaking area, and that made for a smooth 62-hour journey. – Gabriel Moss Developer: Keen Games GmbH | Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC | IGN’s Enshrouded Early Access Video Review [/url]Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game From our review: Expeditions: A MudRunner Game certainly isn’t a replacement for the supremely addictive SnowRunner, but its more untamed wilderness maps and huge truckload of exploration-focused missions do see it function as a very worthwhile complementary experience – despite some aggravating mission gating and a bit of an unfriendly map screen. Its unique brand of slow-paced bushwhacking won’t ever be for everybody, but successfully taking a truck on a trek through terrain that the toughest trailblazers would ***** to tread is still an oddly satisfying challenge that proves the journey is always more important than the destination. – Luke Reilly Developer: Saber Interactive | Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC | IGN’s Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game Video Review [/url]Granblue Fantasy: Relink From our review: Granblue Fantasy: Relink bucks the RPG genre’s usual trend of long and slow-paced stories, but the relative brevity of its campaign doesn’t compromise on the quality of its storytelling. Its mobile game origins don’t always translate over well, feeling a little thin in some aspects, but questing with friends in multiplayer is very exciting – even if the lack of crossplay is disappointing. However, Relink’s fun action combat and interesting cast of characters has kept me happily playing long after I beat the final boss. – George Yang Developer: Cygames | Platforms: PS5, PS4, PC | IGN’s Granblue Fantasy: Relink Video Review [/url]Last Epoch From our review: Last Epoch is an impressive, time-bending action RPG that combines rich customization with modern action. In the mechanical sense, it serves as an important stepping stone between Diablo and Path of Exile – but even without making direct comparisons, it competently stands on its own merits thanks to a flurry of unique, intertwining systems and a strong endgame that make it difficult to resist pouring an entire weekend into its endless loops. Just don’t let its poorly told story or the handful of bugs that have yet to be squashed discourage you from seeing this adventure through to the end of time. – Gabriel Moss Developer: Eleventh Hour Games | Platform: PC | IGN’s Last Epoch Video Review [/url]MLB The Show 24 From our review: Hank Aaron’s motto was “Always keep swinging,” and MLB The Show 24 does just that. It continues to push the envelope for what a baseball sim can be by adding a deep respect for the history of the sport on top of its already excellent gameplay. Season 2 of the ****** leagues is off to a fantastic start, and I can’t wait for the next episode to drop. The addition of women to that and Road to The Show emphasize Sony San Diego’s commitment to the idea that baseball is for everyone. With great new features like Custom Game Entry in Franchise, and seamless integration of Major League Baseball’s latest changes, not even a lackluster Storyline and a Diamond Dynasty mode in flux can change the fact that this is a great way to play baseball. – Justin Koreis Developer: Sony San Diego Studio | Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch | IGN’s MLB The Show 24 Video Review [/url]Palworld Early Access (Steam Version) From our review: Even in its Early Access state, Palworld is amusingly irreverent, has a surprising amount of content and deep survival mechanics, and is absurdly difficult to put down. It’s impossible to overlook just how shamelessly it takes ideas and designs from Pokémon, it’s got some unsurprising bugs and performance issues, and the work of keeping your base’s supplies topped off needs a little retuning – but when you’re riding on the back of a flying dragon while ********* a blue duck with an ******** rifle, most of those blemishes wash away entirely. This is already one of my favorite survival games, and I’m incredibly excited to see how it evolves. – Travis Northup Developer: Pocketpair | Platforms: PC; Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One (separate review) | IGN’s Palworld Early Access Video Review [/url] Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown From our review​​: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown captures not only what made games such as The Sands of Time so good, but it irons out a lot of the little issues that plagued the 3D games in this series by opting for a 2D perspective – and owning it. It also works extremely well as a traditional Metroidvania, sticking with tried-and-true elements of the genre but executing on them with precision. The story can feel a bit jumbled at times, but it's the fast and fun combat system, the tight and satisfying controls, and the stylish look and feel that elevate Sargon’s journey and make The Lost Crown a worthy successor to the best of the Prince of Persia legacy. – Phil Hornshaw Developer: Ubisoft | Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC | IGN’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Video Review [/url]Splatoon 3: Side Order From our review: With already excellent ******* variety and intense combat, Splatoon 3 is a perfect fit for a roguelite game mode. Side Order’s outstanding new enemies and powerful set of abilities result in the craziest combat power trips Splatoon has ever seen. It does occasionally stumble when implementing its roguelite elements, leading to some repetitive boss fights and poor pacing. But even with those issues, this DLC is still a blast. Add in another stellar soundtrack and a distinct style that sets it apart from the rest of the series, and Side Order is a worthwhile stop at the Splatoon 3 buffet. – Logan Plant Developer: Nintendo | Platform: Switch | IGN’s Splatoon 3: Side Order Video Review [/url]Stargate: Timekeepers From our review: I'm pretty pleased with the first seven episodes of Stargate: Timekeepers. SG-1 and Atlantis have been off the air for 15 years now, and it sounds like we won't be getting any more Shadow Tactics games. So to get an experience that combines both of those bygone things I adore so effectively is a great surprise. I wish the story and characters had a bit more depth to them, and there are some issues with ****** behavior and missing keyboard shortcuts that could use a bit more polish. But overall, I would gladly venture forth through this stargate again. – Leana Hafer Developer: Slitherine | Platform: PC | IGN’s Stargate: Timekeepers Video Review [/url]The Thaumaturge From our review: The Thaumaturge is a slow, text heavy ****** that is often curious and sometimes captivating, weaving revolutionary labor politics and mysticism together to create a unique and charming piece of historical science fiction. It is eurojank through and through, filled with ******-crossing systems like gathering observations, Thaumaturge abilities, and combat that are all fun and engaging despite the sometimes hitchy controls, clunky conversations, and odd voice overs that make this journey a bumpy one. But if a little jank didn’t stop you from enjoying RPGs like Vampyr or The Witcher, you’ll be well equipped for this otherwise exciting ghost story. – Jarrett Green Developer: Fool’s Theory | Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC | IGN’s The Thaumaturge Video Review [/url]Turnip Boy Robs a Bank From our review: Turnip Boy has already committed a bunch of *******, and he does even more in Turnip Boy Robs a Bank. While it’s not much longer than its predecessor and has similar pacing problems towards the end, this sequel has gotten a huge overhaul for the better. It’s changed genres from a dungeon crawler to an action roguelite, with massive improvements to the combat that help make that switch work. And with more quests to complete, more jokes to laugh at, and more secrets to uncover, it still holds onto what made its predecessor so charming. It goes to show that there’s always room for Turnip Boy in our lives, even if he’s ******* way more people (veggies?) since the last time we saw him. – Carli Velocci Developer: Snoozy Kazoo | Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC | IGN’s Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Video Review [/url]WWE 2K24 From our review: WWE 2K24 is clear proof that 2K and Visual Concepts have certainly hit their stride when it comes to making today’s package better on the whole than yesterday’s. While not drastically different, there are enough new little features added to every inch of this iteration that make it well worth climbing back into the ring. Old enemies still have their number, though, such as making its docuseries Showcase mode feel good to actually play, creating a more consistent tone and pacing in MyRise, and getting more of the current day roster up to the high visual bar that’s currently only hit by its most popular superstars. But even with those lingering annoyances, WWE 2K24 puts an impressive cap on a three year run of great wrestling games. – Jarrett Green Developer: Visual Concepts | Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC | IGN’s WWE 2K24 Video Review [/url] Review Score: 9 (“Amazing”) We enthusiastically recommend that you add these games to your to-play list. If we call a game Amazing, that means something about it seriously impressed us, whether it’s an inspired new idea or an exceptional take on an old one. We expect to look back at it as one of the highlights of its time and genre. Balatro From our review: Remarkably approachable with complex systems waiting for those willing to lose themselves to it, Balatro successfully assembles the infinitely fun gameplay loop that every great roguelike sets out to create. It takes the fundamentally simple nature of poker’s scoring hands and shuffles in deep mechanics that don’t feel like a chore to learn but are always thrilling to exploit. A deck-builder of endlessly satisfying proportions, it's the sort of fun that threatens to derail whole weekend plans as you stay awake far too late staring into the eyes of a jester tempting you in for just one more run. Simply put, Balatro is no joker, but in fact, ace. – Simon Cardy Developer: LocalThunk | Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Mac | IGN’s Balatro Wiki [/url]Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth From our review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion as both a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenge and depth, and as an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long. After 82 hours to finish the main story and complete a decent chunk of sidequests and optional activities, there's still much to be done, making this pivotal section of the original feel absolutely massive. Minigames, sidequests, and other enticing diversions fill the spaces of its vast and sprawling regions, painting a new and more vivid picture of these familiar locations. But more than just being filled with things to do, Rebirth is often a powerful representation of Final Fantasy VII's most memorable qualities. It does fumble the ********** of its ending, getting caught up in the mess of its multiple twisting timelines, but new moments and the overarching journey manage to evoke a deeper sense of reflection in spite of that. So, for as flawed as parts of how this classic has been reimagined might be, Rebirth still stands out as something both thrilling and unexpectedly impactful. – Michael Higham Developer: Square Enix | Platform: PS5 | IGN’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Video Review [/url]Helldivers 2 From our review: Helldivers 2 is the rare modern multiplayer game that does almost everything right. It gives you a ton of freedom, feels fantastic to play, and has a smart progression system that doesn’t nickel and dime you or rely too much on a paid battle pass. It manages to keep its missions fresh by introducing a ton of enemies, modifiers, and objectives, and varying them in interesting ways. There are some matchmaking and performance issues that still need to be worked out, and you can only go so far by yourself or with random players – but if you’ve got a solid squad, it’s an incredible time, and certainly one of the most fun multiplayer shooters I’ve played in years. When I’m not Helldiving, I’m thinking about Helldiving, counting down the time until my next drop. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to pour myself a nice, hot cup of Liber-tea and get back at it. Those bugs and robots look like they could use some freedom, and Managed Democracy isn’t going to spread itself. For Super Earth! – Will Borger Developer: Arrowhead Game Studios | Platforms: PS5, PC | IGN’s Helldivers 2 Video Review [/url] Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth From our review: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s overhauled combat system injects some welcome flexibility and flash into every turn, its difficulty curve has been pruned of ****** spikes to remove the need for repetitive grinding we endured in the last turn-based game, and its spectacular Hawaiian setting is crammed with enough enjoyable activities to overload even the most ambitious of holiday itineraries. A compelling, country-hopping ****** story kept me on the ***** like a freshly lured barracuda for the 50 hours it took to complete, and the vibrant new job classes and unique combat arenas ensured that the fighting continued to feel fresh. Sprawling, enthralling, and packed with dynamic brawling, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth isn’t just the best turn-based Like a Dragon game, it’s one of the greatest games in the entire series. – Tristan Ogilvie Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio | Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC | IGN’s Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Video Review [/url]Persona 3 Reload From our review: A stellar visual overhaul and countless small changes and additions beyond it leave a significant impact, making Persona 3 Reload a more fully realized version of a beloved RPG. Although still dated in some respects, quality of life improvements and new features refresh its exciting turn-based combat and add depth to its touching story moments. Through an incredible new voice cast that embodies these unforgettable characters and an endearing soundtrack to reforge its identity, Persona 3 Reload tells a powerful, timeless story of tragedy and hope with sharp emotional sincerity. This is the kind of remake I’ve hoped for, and even after spending 70 hours to see it all the way to its conclusion, I still find it hard to believe it's real. – Michael Higham Developer: Atlus | Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC | IGN’s Persona 3 Reload Video Review [/url]Sons of the Forest From our review: Sons of the Forest takes everything its predecessor did well and does it a little bit better. And considering how much I enjoyed the original, I can easily recommend this strong follow-up. Exploring a huge, beautiful, deadly island through the changing seasons is a treat on its own. The new base building mechanics could entertain me for days without ever touching the main story. And to top it all off, we have smarter and more unsettling ****** behavior paired with thoughtfully improved combat. The technical polish and touched up story since its Early Access release round out what is easily one of my favorite open world survival crafting games ever. – Leana Hafer Developer: Endnight Games | Platform: PC | IGN’s Sons of the Forest Video Review [/url]Tekken 8 From our review: Tekken 8 is an amazing new entry in the long-running series. Interesting tweaks to its classic fighting systems, a full suite of fun offline modes, great new characters, incredible training tools, and a vastly improved online experience all add up to a fighting game I will be playing for many years to come. By honoring its legacy, but continuing to move forward, Tekken 8 manages to stand out as something special. – Ronny Barrier Developer: Bandai Namco Studios | Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC | IGN’s Tekken 8 Video Review [/url] Unicorn Overlord From our review: Reflecting on the incredibly diverse and remarkably creative world I explored across my 45-hour journey, any issues I had with Unicorn Overlord ended up feeling like nothing more than nitpicks. The tactical combat system is unique and complex while also being easy to understand, expertly blending mechanics from many of its peers with smart new additions of its own. The interesting terrain across the continent of Fevrith makes every ****** feel unique, with some of the best map gimmicks I’ve seen in any strategy RPG. Because the campaign is told through the eyes of a diverse and creative cast, its trope-filled fantasy story is elevated in a way that a more traditional storytelling style wouldn't manage. The shorter, more personal stories work wonderfully to support a loop of exploration and liberation that had me begging to see one more tale told, one more town rebuilt, and one more battle fought. – Eric Zalewski Developer: Vanillaware | Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch | IGN’s Unicorn Overlord Video Review [/url] Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN. View the full article

World of Warcraft recently implemented a restriction for new accounts in Classic Season of Discovery that stops them from trading with other characters, using the auction house, or sending and receiving in-game mail. These limitations, imposed on World of Warcraft accounts until they have had a paid subscription for at least 30 days, were added for similar reasons as last year’s restriction on WoW token purchases. View the full article

This adventure by Fennec Studio, inspired by JRPG classics such as Xenoblade, has been in development for nearly 3 years View the full article

Electronic Arts has recently launched EA Sports FC 24 update #12, bringing some fixes and enhancements to the game while addressing various aspects to improve the overall gaming experience for players. This EA Sports FC 24 update was released across multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. View the full article

The Hall of Champions in Destiny 2 Into the Light has so much new stuff for Guardians to obtain. The entire room is made up of chests, and while it’s not as illustrious as Xur’s location on Eternity, it brings its own theme to the table. A theme that may make the chest locations a bit confusing. We’re going to earn some bravery and take a look at all Hall of Champions chests in Destiny 2 Into the Light.Destiny 2 — All Hall of Champions chests in Into the LightA plethora of chests await you the first time you enter the Hall of Champions, but you can’t open any of them yet. To open the chests, you’ll have to raise your rank with Shaxx and earn a certain amount of Trophies of Bravery. But which chests correspond to the three classes? And what’s with the two chests to the left of Shaxx?Gear Chests explainedScreenshot: PC InvasionThe chests that largely populate the Hall of Champions, aka gear chests, are crates with individual piece...View the full article

Sources at the 2024 Embedded World Conference told ComputerBase that Intel hopes to introduce its second-generation dedicated graphics cards – codenamed Battlemage – before ****** Friday this year. The new GPUs could emerge in November, provided the company meets its timetable. Read Entire Article View the full article

The Gladiator’s Ragged Armor, a new World of Warcraft cash shop transmog ensemble, hid the fact that it will be coming to the Trading Post in the future in a distant corner of the advertisement. The fact that this important piece of information was ******* so deep has irritated many World of Warcraft fans, who hope this is not a sign of things to come. View the full article

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's collaboration with Godzilla x Kong includes the B.E.A.S.T. Glove melee ******* that costs more than the game itself to unlock, and fans are not impressed. While most users have come to accept Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's in-game store as a regular feature, its expensive bundles often stir up frustration. View the full article

I've worked from home for most of the past decade, but it was during the pandemic lockdowns that I was finally indoctrinated into the world of co-working streams, pomodoro timers and lofi beats to chill/study to. I'm better now, but I absolutely see the appeal of Spirit City: Lofi Sessions, a "gamified focus tool" that just launched on Steam. Read more View the full article

One Starfield modder has blended Bethesda's space-faring RPG with another mega-popular sci-fi franchise, Star Wars, by adding Greedo to the game as a companion. Since its September launch, Starfield has seen a large community of modders creating an array of interesting and useful mods. Some of these mods aim to improve some of Starfield's shortcomings, like adding ammo crafting and a planet resource database. Others add cool crossovers to the game, such as Halo's Master Chief armor or a variety of aliens from the Star Wars universe. View the full article

Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws is connected to the greater Star Wars universe in some interesting ways, and one of those ways will see the return of Lady Qi’ra. Information on the character’s return comes from Game Informer, which spoke with developer Massive Entertainment about its open-world sci-fi spinoff. The adventure sees the main character Kay Vess coming face-to-face with various ********* bosses. According to Game Informer's cover story, Lady Qi’ra will be among the bunch and represents Crimson Dawn. Warning: Some plot details and one spoiler for Solo: A Star Wars Story below. For those who don’t remember the formidable ****** lord’s name, she appeared in 2018’s Solo: A Star Wars Story. Played by Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke, the character has a major role in the Han Solo prequel film and takes some dark turns by the time the credits roll. We last saw her speaking with an aged Darth Maul at the end of that movie but haven’t heard much from her since. Clarke, however, will not be returning to play Qi'ra for the game, as Game Informer editor Brian Shea revealed on X/Twitter: Regarding the Qi’ra in Star Wars Outlaws news: I’ve confirmed it will not be Emilia Clarke portraying her in the game. — Brian Shea (@BrianPShea) April 9, 2024 Solo takes place many years before Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope sees Han team up with Luke and Leia to take down the Empire’s ****** Star. Star Wars Outlaws, meanwhile, takes place between Episodes V and VI, meaning the Lady Qi’ra we’ll meet will be much older than the one from the movie. A screenshot from Game Informer (via ScreenTime) reveals a small peak at the character's appearance. Qi’ra will be in ‘STAR WARS OUTLAWS’ (via: @gameinformer) [Hidden Content] — ScreenTime (@screentime) April 9, 2024 It’s unclear how large Lady Qi’ra’s role will be when it comes to the overall story Ubisoft hopes to tell. However, we did get a better look at Star Wars Outlaws’ heroes and villains in a story trailer revealed earlier today. So far, the spinoff looks like it’s trying its best to be the scoundrel simulator fans have always wanted. We’ll know more about how it fits into the Star Wars universe when it comes to PC via Ubisoft Connect, Amazon Luna, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S on August 30, 2024. 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

The original Gigantic blended MOBA and hero shooter ideas together at the height of the gold rush in both genres, but ******* to carve off a large enough audience of its own and sadly shut down in 2018. As of today, it's back as Gigantic: Rampage Edition, with new characters, a new mode, and an upfront fee in place of its former free-to-play model. Read more View the full article

Vintage game enthusiasts Frank "Grailmonster" Giaramita and Tom "MinusWorlds" Curtin ultimately wrapped up the game auction on March 23, with Curtin beating Giaramita's $90,000 by $100. It is believed to be the highest bid for a video game on eBay. Former Wired Editor Chris Kohler tweeted that it blew the... Read Entire Article View the full article

Some videogames are obvious candidates for big-screen translations, and some are not. The fishing-horror game Dredge, I think, falls into the latter category, but guess what? A Variety report says a movie based on Dredge is now in the works... Read more.View the full article

Epic Games Store is adding several features that should make installing games, shopping, and discovery of new titles easier and better for its users. The Epic Games Store reveal is adding some functionality that users have been clamoring for, as well as some additional benefits. View the full article

In Dragon’s Dogma 2, there are many things you might miss. Some may be more important, so you should check every ***** and cranny. Dwarven Smithing is an important vendor and holds potent gear. You might land on a cool Magikal Bow that you desperately need by going to this vendor. To unlock the Dwarven Smithing vendor in Dragon’s Dogma 2 requires a lot of leg work from you. Keep this guide close by while you’re playing.Dragon’s Dogma 2: How to unlock Dwarven SmithingThere are a few ways to earn one thing in the game. Sometimes a method may be easier than the others which might be more enticing for you. This guide will cover the easiest but longer way to get the vendor. While it takes time, the result is worth it in the end. To unlock the vendor, there are a bunch of moving parts that add more time. But as you go through the hoops, other things unlock that might be useful later in your adventure. You’re going to have to complete two side quests&nb...View the full article

Paradox have a reputation for updating their games in perpetuity, with both free patches and DLC, even if players would rather they stopped. Star Trek Infinite is bucking that trend, it seems. The grand strategy game was released last year and has only received a few patches since, and now it's been confirmed that it will receive no further updates. Read more View the full article

Bungie has just blown everything we know about buildcrafting out of the water with their latest announcements for The Final Shape. Announcing the new Prismatic subclass that is able to combine all subclasses into one has the potential to reshape everything we know about the current Destiny 2 builds.What we know about the Prismatic subclassThe Destiny 2 announcement live stream aired on April 9th showcased the all-new Prismatic subclass. During their breakdown, the developers’ excited chatter was understandably all over the place, with them describing it as ‘broken’ and ‘complex’. This new Destiny 2 Subclass will be able to draw from both Light and Dark, combining all five. It can pick and choose to combine them into a supergroup of power.As the live stream has shown, there seems to be little reason to use anything but the new Subclass. It can use abilities from all the other subclasses. Causing Light and Dark damage will gradually fill a Transc...View the full article

Developer Turn 10 Studios has released Forza Motorsport update 7.0, a substantial patch brimming with interesting additions, balance tweaks, and crucial bug fixes. This Forza Motorsport update also introduces a plethora of content across various aspects of the game, catering to both seasoned veterans and newcomers alike. View the full article

Blizzard has announced that a coming update to World of Warcraft: Classic re-introducing the fiery Cataclysm expansion will land on May 20. Officially, Classic will heat up a little before that on April 30 with the pre-patch event. Cataclysm's pre-patch back in the day was one doozy of a change, too. It introduced playable Worgen and Goblins, set the dragon Deathwing loose on Azeroth, and because of Deathwing's escapades, transformed the entire landscape of Azeroth's main continents. The full expansion on May 20 will include seven new (to Classic) zones, nine new dungeons, three new raid dungeons, the Archeologu profession. Flying will be introduced to Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms. Additionally, with the transformation of the main continents' landscapes, numerous new quests will be introduces, while old ones will disappear forever. It's a pretty drastic change to what the current map looks like: the Barrens splits in half, Thousand Needles goes underwater, and a chunk of Darkshore's coastline is washed away. Also, Deathwing is flying around and can randomly set entire zones on *****. Cool! WoW Classic marches on All of this reflects the changes to World of Warcraft initially introduced when Cataclysm was first released back in 2010, with very few exceptions. When Classic was first released, Blizzard's goal was to give players an opportunity to experience World of Warcraft as it was when it first launched, rather than being forced to flock to player-run servers. Experience your favorite Cataclysm moments faster than ever before! Pre-Patch – April 30 Launch – May 20 Rise of the Zandalari – July 2024 Rage of the Firelands – October 2024 Hour of Twilight – January 2025 Stand in the *****: [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] — World of Warcraft (@Warcraft) April 9, 2024 But with Cataclysm, the world of Azeroth begins to more closely resemble what the game looks like now — ****** several expansion-specific zones. The original World of Warcraft, as it was prior to all expansions, is still available as a Classic option, and Blizzard has introduced a number of special rules servers to spice it up such as Hard Mode and Season of Discovery. World of Warcraft: Classic is available to anyone with a World of Warcraft subscription. Currently, Classic's main servers are in the final days of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, with all raids and dungeons from that time available, including Icecrown Citadel. Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article

The Battlefield series increasingly seems like a square peg held by a publisher that only owns round holes. Created by EA Dice, overseen now by Respawn CEO Vince Zampella, recently worked on by EA's founded-and-shuttered Ridgeline Studios, and now EA Motive are the latest to be stuck with the beleaguered milsim. In an update announcing that seasonal updates for Battlefield 2042 were drawing to an end, EA say that Motive Studio - best known for the ***** Space remake - are "building a team focused on Battlefield at their studio." Read more View the full article

Those energy shields surely are a bit annoying. Or maybe I’m extremely impatient, which is the most probable thing. Here is how to get past the blue shields in Hall of Champions in Destiny 2: Into the Light.Destiny 2: How to get past the blue shields in Hall of ChampionsBefore we begin trying to glitch our way through the blue shields located in the new social space called Hall of Champions, you have to know their purpose. Out of the seven blue shields that are currently active in the Hall of Champions, six of them are blocking the way to Shaxx Holograms and one of them is making sure a powerful symbiote doesn’t go around the universe saying things like “We are Venom” or similar. Let’s take a look at each of these blue shieldsHow to go past the Shaxx Hologram blue shieldsGetting past these blue shields, while tempting, is impossible. You see, these won’t open up even if you are the most powerful being in the galaxy. This is because th...View the full article

Destiny 2 Into the Light has brought a brand new game mode, along with a plethora of additional content. There’s so much to do for returning and new players alike, starting with the new reputation system with our favorite Crucible captain. Let’s start the horde and figure out how to raise your rank with Shaxx fast in Destiny 2 Into the Light.Raise your rank with Shaxx fast in Destiny 2 Into the LightImage: BungieInto the Light’s new game mode, Onslaught, pits you against waves of enemies while you defend a secure point. The person to send you on these quests is none other than Lord Shaxx, who has a brand-new Eternity-style hub called the Hall of Champions. Here you can talk to Shaxx and NPC vendors, as well as opening armor chests and other rewards.Like every other NPC, Shaxx has a separate reputation from his Crucible one, and raising your rank with Shaxx allows you to open the armor chests in the Hall of Champions. Along with Trophies of Bravery, eac...View the full article

In Pepper Grinder, you play as a young girl, Pepper, who washes up on the shores of a fantastical land and is promptly robbed by pirate monsters, abandoned with nothing but the clothes on her back—well, that and a massive hand drill the pirates conveniently left behind. As you’re traveling about the 2D island looking to reclaim your treasure, you wield your drill, Grinder, as both a ******* and a way to traverse the pixelated world of sandy beaches, lava-filled tunnels, and icy mountaintops. The game is broken into multiple stages, or biomes, each with five levels and a boss you’ll need to slay before you can progress. With only a few key gameplay buttons, you’ll launch yourself in and out of your surroundings, battle numerous enemies, and speed your way to sweet, sweet vengeance. Sounds simple enough, right? View the full article

A significant change to the Call of Duty League map pool has been made prior to the start of CDL Major Three play, highlighted by the inclusion of two maps newly introduced in Modern Warfare 3. In the Hardpoint category, season two map Vista and season three map 6 Star have been swapped in, while the remastered maps Invasion and Skidrow have rotated out. In Search and ********, 6 Star has been added while the overwhelmingly deplored Terminal has been taken out. While Invasion is out in Hardpoint, it ******** in the Search and ******** pool for the time being. View the full article