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Fans have been puzzling together the jigsaw pieces of datamined Valve code for years, cracking the 'HLX' enigma to reveal what appears to be Half-Life 3. Reputable leakers claim that it survived the Winter playtests and that it's now in the polishing phase, the furthest that any iteration of Half-Life 3 has gotten. They even seem privy to its story, warning that some fans might not enjoy the direction that Gordon Freeman's next chapter takes. View the full article

With Pooh now in the public domain, of course we're going to get some weird Winnie the Pooh games. Winnie's Hole sounds a bit…you know, but it's actually a clever sounding game from Twice Different who made Ring of Pain. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

After the news recently that EA Codemasters were pausing development plans on future rally titles, we now know who will continue the series with it being back with NACON. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Cogs from Lazy 8 Studios originally released back in 2009, and gained a Native Linux version back with the Humble Indie Bundle 3 in 2011. Now, 16 years or so later, the developer has give it a small remaster. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon currently has more Twitch viewership than Oblivion Remastered. Released on May 23, the new open-world FPP game has received a very positive reception and is quickly becoming one of the hottest new titles on Steam. According to the developer Questline, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon immerses the player in a dark fantasy realm inspired by Arthurian legends. View the full article

Anecdotally, it’s been said that in its native Japan, Dragon Quest is more popular than Final Fantasy, which is more popular abroad. This is most obvious for any fans of fantasy anime who will find Dragon Quest’s undeniable influence over the genre, from monster designs like Slimes to other fantasy tropes pioneered by the early Dragon Quest games. As someone who grew up primarily in the United States, I’m in the camp of gamers more familiar with the Final Fantasy series, with only a passing familiarity with Dragon Quest. Plus, while newer entries like Dragon Quest 11 have been rapturously received by fans, it’s the older Dragon Quest games that hold that certain air of history and mystique for someone like me who’s more interested in the legacy of the series. Which also means it’s been a pretty good couple of years for me as Square Enix is finally remaking these older, beloved, Dragon Quest games for modern systems – and with a fresh new look. Rather than a full, polygonal upgrade, Square Enix is utilizing the retro-modern fusion they call HD-2D from its Octopath series to revive games like Dragon Quest 3 for modern audiences. And that continues with its next remake, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, coming later this year. Despite being released before Dragon Quest 3, Dragon Quest 1 and Dragon Quest 2 are actually sequels, so playing Dragon Quest 3, 1, and 2 in that order is chronologically correct within the game’s universe. I got a chance to play those next two recently on PlayStation 5, and I came away even more excited to finally discover these early Dragon Quest titles. The Best Way to Play the Original Dragon Quest Games The first three Dragon Quest games comprise the “Erdrick Trilogy” – named after the hero of Dragon Quest 3. It’s no spoiler to say that in Dragon Quest 3, Erdrick is successful in his mission to save the kingdom from evil. You will then play as Erdrick’s descendents in Dragon Quest 1 & 2. Thus, Square Enix is actually releasing these games in chronological order, which is nice of them. Up until these remakes, these have only been released as ports on mobile and certain game consoles, but there’s no need to bother with those now, unless you want a truly classic experience. How Square Enix is Modernizing Dragon Quest Given the legendary status of these games, Square Enix has to walk a bit of a tightrope trying to maintain parts of them that fans already love while modernizing some of the more dated bits. These changes, aside from the art style, are typically related to gameplay and storytelling, I’m told. In Dragon Quest 1 for example, there was no party system in the series yet, so the whole campaign is played using a single character who fights one enemy at a time. This has been changed so that now the player, while still solo, faces multiple enemies at once. The two games are also “shorter” compared to modern RPGs, with How Long to Beat clocking Dragon Quest 1 at around 10 hours, while Dragon Quest 2 dials it up to 16 hours of playtime. Square Enix says they’ve beefed up some of the content and cutscenes to try and push those numbers up a bit, but don’t expect to be suddenly playing a 100-hour RPG. Even Better Looking Than Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D The main draw of the remakes, certainly, is the visual style. Square Enix has championed this HD-2D art style – wherein pixelated 2D player character models exist in a vibrant, 3D world. Despite already playing games like Octopath Traveler 2 and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D in this art style, it somehow looks even better in the upcoming collection. The textures are even sharper, making the contrast between the 2D pixels and the 3D world starker, but more striking as a result. The 2D pixels have also received an upgrade, though you might not realize it at first. I compared some of the screenshots Square Enix sent over with my copy of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D running on the Switch, and they’re quite different, with the pixelwork in Dragon 1 & 2 HD-2D looking much more detailed and sophisticated than the pixels in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D. The character models are a little larger, and much more detailed with their armor and weapons looking particularly sophisticated in the new remakes. I found the art style, combined with the gorgeous music, drawing me into the world of Dragon Quest quite completely. Square Enix put out some chips during my preview event and I found myself munching away while fully engrossed in the story of the hero’s party discovering the wreckage of a fallen kingdom. In a way, Dragon Quest’s, let’s say “classic” storyline and trope-ish setting is easier to appreciate today than maybe a decade ago. Nowadays, with graphics as advanced as they are and storylines trying to compete with the biggest movies and TV shows, Dragon Quest is a reminder that some stories are timeless for a reason. I’m looking forward to playing both of these HD-2D remakes when they’re released on October 30, 2025 for all major systems – including the Nintendo Switch 2. Matt Kim is IGN's Senior Features Editor. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

On Valve's official public GitLab, they've recently put up SteamOS Manager under the open source MIT license following the SteamOS 3.7 release for more devices. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Hands-on | Slaying slimes and becoming the dragon warrior in Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D RemakeView the full article

Компания Nexon поделилась геймплейными кадрами альфа-сборки Nakwon: Last Paradise. Игроков ожидает многопользовательский экшен о выживании среди зомби в Южной Корее. Днём герои занимаются убежищем, а ночью выходят в город для добычи ресурсов. Сражаться за них предстоит, отбиваясь от заражённых и враждебно настроенных людей. View the full article

Bandai Namco выпустила геймплейный трейлер Факумрама. Новый играбельный персонаж Tekken 8 станет доступен в июле. Владельцы Character Pass смогут поиграть 7 числа, тогда как для всех остальных полноценный релиз состоится 10 июля. View the full article

Компания Cloud Imperium Games Криса Робертса открыла вакансии на позицию аниматоров кинематографичных сцен в двух из пяти своих офисов — во Франкфурте и Манчестере. Примечательно, что в требованиях к кандидатам указан опыт работы над играми для консолей текущего и следующего поколений — фанаты восприняли это как возможный намек на планы по портированию Star Citizen и Squadron 42 на консоли Sony и Microsoft. View the full article

Французское издательство Nacon объявило о том, что оно вернуло права на выпуск видеоигр по лицензии WRC. Соглашение вступает в силу с 2027 года и завершится в 2032 году. View the full article

Разработчики неофициального ремейка The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind на движке Skyrim показали 20 минут геймплея. Ролик с прохождением миссии «Спасти Джонсиса Даломакса» демонстрирует визуальную составляющую Skywind, включая обновлённое освещение, погоду и модели врагов. View the full article

Авторы Total Chaos выпустили официальный трейлер, посвящённый выходу демонстрационной версии предстоящего хоррора на выживание. По словам разработчиков из студии Trigger Happy Interactive, игроков ждёт мир, стирающий грань между реальностью и безумием. View the full article

As the weather cools down, the shelves are heating up with discounts across every major gaming platform. Whether you're chasing high fantasy epics, stylish survival horror, or cheeky throwbacks, there's a cracking deal with your name on it. I've trawled the latest price drops and picked a pair of top titles from each system worth sliding into your library today... This Day in Gaming In retro news, I'm celebrating the 21st of the one that started it all, Monster Hunter. In 2004 I caught excited whispers and game mag glimpses of a waking giant on the horizon. The fuzzy intel received: Capcom would be releasing a Japanese-only PS2 game where one tracked and killed kaiju in epic battles of attrition. An impulse import purchase was made, and, about a hundred hours later, I managed to overcome a Fatalis-sized language barrier (and fangs and claws) to achieve victory in my first Monster Hunter of many. Fast forward 20 years, and I somehow got to sit down for a chat with one of the key individuals responsible for my younger self's torment and triumphs, Series Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto. When I whipped out my original PS2 copy and explained the origins of how I became hooked on his franchise, despite such a hostile introduction to it, he was delighted—perplexed that I even attempted such a thing, but delighted. Aussie bdays for notable games - Monster Hunter (PS2) 2005. eBay - Area 51 (PS2,XB) 2005. eBay - Guitar Hero: Metallica (PS3,Wii,X360) 2010. eBay - Watch Dogs (PC, PS3/4,X360/O) 2014. Get Contents NintendoXboxPlayStationPCPC GearLEGOHeadphonesTVsNice Savings for Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch fans can dive into the timeless Dragon Quest XI S (‑50%), a game that took eleven years and three console generations to perfect. Its final form even added a retro 2D mode as a nod to the original NES release. For something more chaotic, No More Heroes (‑75%) invites you into the offbeat world of Travis Touchdown, a beam katana–wielding assassin with a fondness for wrestling moves and anime collectibles. Dragon Quest XI S (‑50%) - A$27No More Heroes (‑75%) - A$7.40No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle (‑75%) - A$7.40Jurassic World Evolution: Comp. Ed. (‑80%) - A$16.90Yooka-Laylee (‑80%) - A$6.50 Expiring Recent Deals Sea of Stars (-35%) - A$33.10Rune Factory 5 (-50%) - A$37.30Sonic Colors: Ult. (-18%) - A$49.00Zombie Army Trilogy (-85%) - A$7.80Lego Harry Potter Col. (-80%) - A$8.90 Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox Over on Xbox Series X, Resident Evil 4 (‑22%) brings the horror classic back with a full remake that even impressed Shinji Mikami, the original director. Meanwhile, NBA 2K25 (‑69%) delivers more than just slick b-ball . This year’s cover athlete was motion-captured dunking in Crocs. Respect. ******: The Old Country (‑12%) - A$79Elden Ring: Nightreign (‑9%) - A$59Resident Evil 4 (‑22%) - A$47.40NBA 2K25 (‑69%) - A$34CoD: BLOPS 6 (‑19%) - A$89 Xbox One Red Dead 2 (‑73%) - A$24Scribblenauts Mega Pack (‑90%) - A$4.40Batman: Arkham Col. (‑85%) - A$12.70 Expiring Recent Deals Metro 2033 Redux (-100%) - A$0.00Wild Hearts (-73%) - A$29.60Seagate Expansion 1TB (-32%) - A$209.30Star Wars Outlaws (-64%) - A$40.00Sniper Elite Resistance (-21%) - A$79.00Cyberpunk 2077 (-60%) - A$35.90It Takes Two (-65%) - A$20.90Halo: The Master Chief Col. (-75%) - A$14.90 Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation PlayStation 5 owners can unravel the darkness in Alan Wake 2 Del. (‑39%), which Remedy pitched internally as “Stephen King meets Twin Peaks but on acid.” Gran Turismo 7 (‑30%) continues its legacy of precision, with some car models reportedly taking over six months each to replicate. Elden Ring: Nightreign (‑9%) - A$64Alan Wake 2 Del. (‑39%) - A$79******: The Old Country (‑12%) - A$79Split Fiction (‑16%) - A$59Gran Turismo 7 (‑30%) - A$87.50 PS4 Dragon Quest XI S (‑50%) - A$27Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (‑60%) - A$27.90Borderlands Leg. Col. (‑80%) - A$17.90 Expiring Recent Deals Ghost of Yōtei (-21%) - A$99Lego Horizon Adventures (-15%) - A$93.20Dragon Age: The Veilguard (-65%) - A$38.20Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Leg. Ed. (-44%) - A$100.60Persona 5 Royal (-37%) - A$59.90Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (-41%) - A$59GTA Trilogy Def. (-76%) - A$24Dark Souls Trilogy (-33%) - A$64EA Sports FC 25 (-36%) - A$69 PS+ Monthly Freebies Yours to keep from May 1 with this subscription Ark: Survival Ascended (PS5)Balatro (PS5/PS4)Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (PS5/PS4) Or purchase a PS Store Card. What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC And on PC, Helldivers 2 (‑31%) has been lovingly called “Starship Troopers with mates” by its devs — and with good reason. Or, try The Last of Us Part I (‑56%), where every asset was rebuilt from scratch, even Ellie’s shoelaces. Indy and the Great Circle (‑33%) - A$80.30Elden Ring: Nightreign (‑12%) - A$55.40Helldivers 2 (‑31%) - A$41.30The Last of Us Part I (‑56%) - A$41.70Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (‑18%) - A$57.30 Expiring Recent Deals GOG FPS ***** (≤85%) -Thief II: The Metal Age (-100%) - FREE w/ Prime40K Gladius: Relics of War (-100%) - FREERed Dead 2 (-76%) - A$22****** Trilogy (-82%) - A$17.90 Or just get a Steam Wallet Card PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url]Laptop DealsLenovo ThinkPad P14s G5 (-29%) – A$1,855.23Lenovo ThinkPad P16s G2 (-29%) – A$1,946.23Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 (-29%) – A$1,483.46Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16" (-28%) – A$1,539LenovoYoga Pro 7 14" AMD (-35%) – A$1,699Desktop DealsLenovo neo 50a G5 27" AIO (-47%) – A$1,379Lenovo neo 50q G4 Tiny (-35%) – A$639Lenovo neo 50t G5 Tower (-20%) – A$871.20Legion Tower 5i G8 (-29%) – A$1,899Monitor DealsSamsung QE50T 50" (-31%) – A$596ARZOPA 16.1" 144Hz (-55%) – A$159.99Z-Edge 27" 240Hz (-15%) – A$237.99Gawfolk 34" WQHD (-28%) – A$359LG 27" Ultragear (-42%) – A$349Component DealsMSI PRO B650M-A WiFi Motherboard (-41%) – A$229AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (-7%) – A$876Corsair Vengeance 32GB (-35%) – A$82Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (-30%) – A$48Storage DealsSeagate One Touch Portable HDD (-24%) – A$228Kingston 1TB USB 3.2 SSD (-17%) – A$115SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO (-63%) – A$29SanDisk 32GB Ultra SDHC (-53%) – A$9.90 Back to top Legit LEGO Deals Harry Potter Hagrid’s Hut (‑40%) - A$77.90Minecraft Wolf Stronghold (‑40%) - A$35.90Batmobile vs. Mr. Freeze (‑40%) - A$17.90Superman Mech vs. Lex Luthor (‑40%) - A$14.90 Expiring Deals Botanticaal Cherry Blossoms (-35%) - A$15Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 (-27%) - A$219City Off-Road 4x4 (-27%) - A$22Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle (-27%) - A$22 Back to top Hot Headphones Deals Audiophilia for less EPOS 1061T ANC Headset (-41%) – A$446Jabra Evolve 20SE (-36%) – A$95Galaxy Buds2 Pro (-31%) – A$239Technics Wireless NC (-33%) – A$365SoundPEATS Space (-25%) – A$56.99Sony MDR7506 Pro (-18%) – A$199 Back to top Terrific TV Deals Do right by your console, upgrade your telly LG 43" UT80 4K (-24%) – A$635Kogan 65" QLED 4K (-50%) – A$699Kogan 55" QLED 4K (-45%) – A$549LG 55" UT80 4K (-28%) – A$866 Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Recent Honkai: Star Rail leaks have suggested that Version 3.4 will primarily rerun Harmony characters. Honkai: Star Rail's next update will also debut Phainon, a 5-Star Physical unit of the Destruction path that is said to shift the game's current meta. View the full article

The newest entry in the Fantasy Life series relentlessly wants to make its players smile and as a newcomer, it's been working wonders on me. View the full article

During OTK Games Expo, Owlcat Games released three new trailers for its upcoming published titles. View the full article

Yakuza 0 Director's Cut gets a new Japanese cast interview video from ***** featuring Takaya Kuroda, Hidenari Ugaki, Kazuhiro Nakaya, and Hitoshi ******. View the full article

As excited as I am for Elden Ring Nightreign, I’m even more thrilled about what it could bring to a possible Elden Ring sequel later on, as the new approach for the standalone title could result in several improvements to the core FromSoftware games – one of which I’d be happy to see. Nightreign is a new installment in the franchise, but not a direct sequel to 2022’s popular game. The new game will have a different loop, centered around solo or cooperative gameplay. There are many changes in Elden Ring Nightreign that make it unique from the original title. View the full article

If you're looking for an affordable power bank that will fast charge your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or Apple iPhone 16, then check out today's deal. Amazon has the Iniu 10,000mAh Power Bank with up to 45W of Power Delivery and a USB Type-C cable lanyard for only $13.49 after you apply promo code "YJZEHJ8O". This particular model has about 18,000 reviews on Amazon with a 4.6 star average. Iniu 10,000mAh 45W USB Power Bank for $13.49 This Iniu power bank boasts a 10,000mAh, or 37Whr battery capacity. If you factor in 80% power efficiency, here are the approximate number of times you can fully recharge each gaming handheld: Nintendo Switch (16Whr) about 1.9 timesSteam Deck (40Whr) about 0.75 timesApple iPhone 16 (14Whr) about 2.1 timesApple iPhone 16 Plus (18Whr) about 1.6 times The Iniu power bank has three output ports: two USB Type-C ports capable of up to 45W of Power Delivery and one USB Type-A port. The 45W of Power Delivery is enough to charge the Nintendo Switch (18W) and Steam Deck (40W) at their fastest rate. It's also a solid choice for charging your Apple iPhone 16, since ChargerLAB has shown that the maximum charging rate caps at about 30W, even for the Pro Max model. This power bank also includes a 60W USB Type-C cable that stows away as a handy and durable little lanyard. This is arguably more useful than a built-in cable where one end is permanently attached to the power bank, because it can be detached and used with other devices as well. What about the new Nintendo Switch 2? The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, and while you’ll obviously be able to take it on the go, Nintendo is only claiming a minimum of 2 hours of battery life in intense games. That’s definitely enough for a morning commute, but if you want your Nintendo Switch 2 to last through longer flights or even just away from a wall outlet, you’re going to need a solid power bank. Check out our favorite power banks for the Switch 2, although I would say the Iniu power bank in this article is a solid choice in case the Switch 2 ends up being able to accept a more powerful charging output than the 18W Why Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team? IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter. [/url] Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Left 4 Dead 2 has been marked down by 90%, available for 99 cents, until June 2 as part of the ongoing Steam Zombies vs Vampires Fest *****. Although Left 4 Dead 2 has been on the market for over 15 years, Valve's team-based zombie horror game remains one of the platform's most highly rated games, with an overwhelmingly positive score of 96 to 97%. View the full article

DOOM: The Dark Agesoffers a satisfying prequel to the beloved soft reboot of the DOOM franchise, while innovating on the formula with plenty of new mechanics. From simple gameplay additions to reworking the gameplay significantly, The Dark Ages almost feels more like a sequel to the original games than DOOM Eternal. Even if the gameplay is different, there's no shortage of secrets to uncover across the ancient realms of DOOM: The Dark Ages' mythology. View the full article

With the release of Elden Ring Nightreign happening this week across consoles and PC, it's worth knowing what time you'll be able to play and access the game. This standalone story set in the same beloved world of Elden Ring will offer players an all-new experience as they - and their friends - take on the role of Nightfarers who will set out to defeat the Nightlords and end the reign of night. View the full article

This bizarre piece of intel comes courtesy of Ciro Santilli, an independent researcher with a knack for rooting around the dusty corners of the web, who spoke to 404media. Read Entire Article View the full article