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Pocketpair is currently advising non-Steam Palworld players to refrain from attempting to load their old multiplayer save data. The ********* developer's warning was offered in response to numerous reports of people losing their multiplayer progress on the latest version of Palworld. View the full article

Skarner’s rework went live in League of Legends with Patch 14.7 on April 3. Ever since, players have been enjoying the new iteration of the scorpion-like champion, and now they’re finding out about his terrific emote. As expected, Skarner not only had his abilities and appearance updated, but also his emotes. On April 9, Reddit user jackbbya123 posted about the champion’s dance emote, which is a dance from the song and popular internet meme Crab Rave. And, just like us, the players love it. View the full article

We can speculate about why there are a lot of horror games nowadays, versus barely none at all about 10 years ago. Maybe horror games are less expensive to make and thus more viable for smaller developers, especially when the unheimlich effect of early 3D graphics is so suited to the genre, not to mention the benefits that darkness and repetitive labyrinthine interiors may have on smaller development budgets. Maybe it's an unconscious push back against the brash, saccharine vibe of most popular contemporary videogames; if the Fortnite-ification of everything sets your teeth on edge, maybe an unrelentingly violent game about psychopathic nuns will act as salve. OR: maybe people are just generally more messed up in the 2020s, and love to watch horrible things and be scared... Read more.View the full article

The Final Shape is approaching, but before that, Destiny 2 players must prepare the Last City to defend itself before it pursues The Witness into the Traveller. That’s where Into the Light comes in, with the free expansion now live and packed full of gear and activities. Into the Light kicked off on Tuesday, April 9 and will run right up until The Final Shape finally launches in early July, and Bungie has filled the gap with a new horde mode “Onslaught,” reprised weapons straight from Lord Shaxx’s BRAVE vault, the return of Exotic missions The Whisper and Zero hour, and plenty more. View the full article

Popular Blizzard IPs like Overwatch, World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and the rest of the developer’s catalog are finally set to return to China soon, now that Microsoft Gaming and NetEase have deepened their working relationship. After long-running discussions through the start of the calendar year, Blizzard, Microsoft, and NetEase have renewed the publishing deal which had ended in January 2023, according to an official announcement made on April 9. This again makes it possible for all Blizzard titles to operate in mainland China from as early as this summer. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Destiny 2 players have already discovered a major bug with a Cascade Point, a perk that rolls on numerous weapons including the new BRAVE arsenal added with the Into the Light update today. Bungie has been forced to disable all weapons with Cascade Point until they fix the fresh gamebreaking issue. The issue is simple: It’s actually possible to keep the Cascade Point perk activated basically indefinitely, which on certain weapons like the reprised Edge Transit grenade launcher, meant an incredible amount of damage output until the user ran out of ammo—definitely not what Bungie intended. As a result, Bungie made the call to disable the perk late on April 9, flagging the choice on X (formerly Twitter) soon after. Players with a Cascade Point ******* will now receive a notification that the ******* will not work as intended. View the full article

Hardware manufacturer Lenovo is reportedly working on a follow-up to the Lenovo Legion GO, its portable gaming handheld. Like the current Legion GO, the follow-up will place high-end PC gaming hardware in a portable package. View the full article

Dicefolk, a highly rated creature collector roguelike, is coming soon to the Nintendo Switch, where it's looking to find a new audience after quickly racking up great reviews on Steam. Games that market themselves as new approaches to the Pokemon formula are starting to sprout up more and more as they seemingly try to replicate the success of Palworld from earlier this year. View the full article

Blizzard has announced that its games are coming back to mainland China in summer 2024 after almost a year and a half off the market. Additionally, Microsoft (which now owns Blizzard) and NetEase have entered another separate agreement to bring NetEase games to Xbox and other platforms. Blizzard’s games were taken offline in China in January 2023 after NetEase and Blizzard were unable to reach a new publishing deal. However, both companies have now reached one. The deal will include all of the games that ******** players had access to from the previous agreement, including ones like Overwatch, Diablo, and World of Warcraft. While both parties are working to relaunch the games, more details will be revealed later. Phil Spencer chimed in on Microsoft’s new partnership with NetEase, saying, “Returning Blizzard’s legendary games to players in China while exploring ways to bring more new titles to Xbox demonstrates our commitment to bringing more games to more players around the world.” However, Spencer provided no other specifics. Thanks to the incredible work done by @Blizzard_Ent and NetEase to renew our commitment to players, we will soon welcome back millions of community members in China to our Blizzard universes. This is exciting for everyone at Xbox, Blizzard, and for players everywhere. Read more: [Hidden Content] — Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) April 10, 2024 This new deal comes after Blizzard and NetEase had a bit of a falling out back in November 2022 when their oiriginal publishing contract was set to expire. Blizzard China and NetEase were pointing fingers at each other, where the former offered to extend services, but the latter declined it, with one NetEase executive claiming that the original deal extension fell apart because of one specific “*****." Either way, Blizzard was committed to look for alternative ways to bring its games back to the ******** market, but it finally reached a new agreement with NetEase. George Yang is a freelance writer for IGN. He's been writing about the industry since 2019 and has worked with other publications such as Insider, Kotaku, NPR, and Variety. When not writing about video games, George is playing video games. What a surprise! You can follow him on Twitter @Yinyangfooey View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Fans of cozy games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons have a new game to keep an eye on as Amber Isle has been announced for Nintendo Switch and Steam. This in-development game with Animal Crossing vibes puts an intriguing and adorable spin on the genre by placing players on an island full of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life. View the full article

Raging Bolt is rising in the ranks of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet metagame, finally dethroning the dominant Flutter Mane to become the top Paradox Pokémon by day two of the Europe International Championships (EUIC). Following its emergence, Dot Esports asked pro VGC players what’s all the rage with Raging Bolt. Ever since Raging Bolt’s VGC debut at the beginning of Regulation F, the long-necked behemoth has proved to be among the very best Pokémon to come out of The Indigo Disk DLC. At EUIC (which ran from April 5 to 7), Raging Bolt took this one step further, claiming the second spot on the usage chart for day two of the event, only behind Incineroar. In doing so, it ranked the highest among all Paradox Pokémon and special attackers—including Flutter Mane, who dropped to seventh place in day two’s usage. View the full article

Desperate times call for… you know the rest. Here is everything you need to know about the new Desperate Measures perk in Destiny 2: Into the Light.What is the Desperate Measures perk in Destiny 2?The Desperate Measures perk is an exclusive perk for almost all Brave weapons introduced in Destiny 2: Into the Light. This perk will grant a damage bonus after dealing ******* final blows. Not only that, but both melee and grenade final blows will provide an even ******* damage bonus, which is stackable as well.Image: BungieFor all of you perk-savvy Guardians, you will notice this perk sounds a lot like the Golden Tricorn perk. And you would be right, except for the fact that this perk doesn’t require your grenade or melee ****** to be of the same damage type as your *******. So, if isn’t obvious, you must get a Brave ******* with this perk.Out of the 12 Brave weapons, only nine of them feature the Desperate Measures perk in their fourth column. Take a look a...View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Ubisoft has recently decided to hit the The Crew killswitch, removing the racing game’s online functionality. Following a ton of community backlash, one player decided to ask for a refund of their PlayStation copy nine years after originally purchasing it—and it seems like they actually got it after asking. The player shared this information on The Crew 2‘s subreddit on Monday, Apr. 8, with the allegedly-refunded gamer claiming they purchased the original title in 2015. “I didn’t play the game that much since then, and on March 31 after nine years, I contacted PlayStation Support to get me a refund because the game is not working anymore,” they wrote. The user was surprised by PlayStation’s move, which granted them a full refund of $95—they had purchased The Crew Gold Edition in February 2015. The situation has caused major figures in gaming, like Mutahar Anas of SomeOrdinaryGamers, to prompt players to confirm the user’s claims and (if it is possible) for others to do the same to “pressure Ubisoft.” View the full article

Let’s take a modern twist on some classic armor sets and sport it like there is no tomorrow! Here is how to get the Parade Into the Light armor in Destiny 2.Destiny 2: How to get the Parade Into the LightThe Parade armor sets for Titans, Hunters, and Warlocks are one of the many things that Into the Light has brought to the table. These were first seen in the second developer stream regarding Into the Light and they are a throwback to Destiny 1 armor sets. While you might think getting these might be locked behind either an impossible task or even a paywall, the truth is that these armor sets are right in front of your eyes as soon as you step inside the Hall of Champions.Image: BungieThat’s right! The Parade armor sets are located in all the chests you see in the Hall of Champions. There are three groups of five chests, with the first one from the entrance belonging to the Titans, the second to Hunters, and the last one to Warlocks. To open up these chests ...View the full article

Overwatch 2 has revealed changes to 10 heroes that will be available in Season 10, including adjustments to the upcoming hero Venture. Overwatch 2 Season 10 is highly anticipated due to the number of changes announced by Blizzard. These tweaks promise to change Overwatch 2 significantly, shaking up the current state of the hero shooter. View the full article

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