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The surprising crossover betweenStranger Thingsand Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024is now available, and a series of new images reveal major locations from the show that make it into the game. While Microsoft Flight Simulator represents the gold standard in realistic flight simulation, it's also become a hotbed for pop culture crossovers like Top Gunand Dune. Stranger Things might be the most surprising yet, but it's certainly a welcome addition for fans of the show. View the full article

The latest Battlefield 6 update, released on December 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, seems to have caused severe performance issues for many players, as much of the community is now reporting stuttering problems following the release of patch 1.1.3.0. The new Battlefield 6update was the final content patch for Season 1, adding tons of new content to the title, while also making plenty of fixes and improvements. Unfortunately, despite addressing many existing problems, the update appears to have brought more issues along with it. View the full article

It's been a real treat seeing all the components of Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem trickle into snapshots and previews, but now the full package has arrived in Bedrock and Java. One of the biggest drops in terms of new mobs, it also lets you wield the deadly spear, craft netherite armor for horses, and so much more. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Minecraft spear crafting recipe, uses, and more If you love Minecraft, this new Thermaltake CPU cooler is absolutely perfect for you Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem is finally ready to be unleashed, so here's when you can ride a zombie horse into battle View the full article

USC Games announced its 10th annual USC Games Expo will return to USC’s campus on May 12, 2026. The USC Games Expo, the largest university-run gaming showcase in the world, will spotlight the work of students who are shaping the future of interactive entertainment. The 2026 Expo will be supported by Wemade, the pioneering global game developer and publisher behind the Legend of Mir series and a leader in MMORPG and blockchain gaming innovation. “The USC Games Expo is the highlight of our year, giving our students the opportunity to showcase the games they’ve poured their creativity, talent, and dedication into,” said Danny Bilson, chair of the USC School of Cinematic Arts Interactive Media & Games Division and director of USC Games, in a statement. “As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Expo in 2026, we reflect on a decade of innovation and collaboration that has helped define USC Games as a leader in interactive entertainment education. We’re proud to welcome Wemade as a partner, whose support reinforces our shared commitment to nurturing the next generation of game creators.” .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Read This Article Free Get instant access by joining the GB MAX Access tier — it’s free to sign up and unlock premium content.Join Now to Start ReadingAlready a member? Sign in The post USC unveils 10th annual USC Games Expo for May 12, 2026 appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

Winter is here in Marvel Rivals, and it's about to get real cold outside, sugah. Rogue is here as the game's newest tank hero alongside the Dec. 12 update, but there's a lot more to look forward to once it goes live, including seasonal skins, events, and some changes to existing team-up abilities. Read on below for the season 5.5 patch notes in Marvel Rivals thus far. Table of contentsMarvel Rivals season 5.5 patch notesNew Vanguard hero: RogueTeam-Up Ability changesHero buffs and nerfsJeff's Winter Splash Festival returnsWinter-themed skinsMarvel Rivals season 5.5 patch notes Screenshot by Destructoid New Vanguard hero: Rogue Marvel Rivals' 45th hero is Rogue of the X-Men. She's a Vanguard (tank) that is described as a "true powerhouse on the battlefield" and a melee hero who can get up close and personal to deal big damage. True to her mutant powers in the comics, Rogue can absorb abilities from heroes she has taken down, such as stealing Doctor Strange's Shield of the Seraphim or Loki's Regeneration Domain. Her ultimate allows her to absorb ultimate energy from nearby enemies, so she could truly shake up the meta. Her full ability list and kit will be revealed ahead of the update. Team-Up Ability changes Image via Netease / Marvel One team-up is gone from season 5.5, while three others are adding a new hero to their ranks. RemovedMental Projection (Emma Frost and Psylocke)ChangedChilling Assault (Luna Snow and Iron Fist)Emma Frost addedSword of Duality (Hawkeye and Cloak & Dagger)Psylocke addedExplosive Entanglement (Magneto and Gambit)Rogue addedHero buffs and nerfs Some balancing changes are expected alongside the midseason update. Check back here closer to the launch on Dec. 12 for more info. Jeff's Winter Splash Festival returns Screenshot by Destructoid The seasonal event featuring Land Shark madness is back and better with a new map called Jeffland. The mode now has three unique Jeff builds with their own skill sets. Winter-themed skins Screenshot by Destructoid Holiday and winter-themed skins galore! New outfits for Squirrel Girl, Daredevil, Winter Soldier, Peni Parker, Cloak & Dagger, and more are coming to the shop and "festive events." For more on season 5.5, check out the Dev Vision Vol. 12 video from NetEase Games. [Hidden Content] The post Marvel Rivals season 5.5 early patch notes – Rogue, new team-ups, Jeff’s winter event, and more appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Pokémon Legends Z-A players can pick up a surprise gift in the form of Alpha Charizard for absolutely free for a limited time. It appears that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have already started the Christmas celebrations early, ahead of the Mega Dimension DLC launch. Unlike the recently released Mewtwo, Alpha Charizard is quite easy to obtain as it's part of a limited-time code. Table of contentsHow to obtain Alpha Charizard in Pokémon Legends Z-AHow to redeem a Mystery Gift code in Pokémon Legends Z-AHow to obtain Alpha Charizard in Pokémon Legends Z-A Alpha Charizard can be obtained with the help of a code as part of the Mystery Gift feature in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Like all previously released Mystery Gifts, the latest one also has an expiry *******. Here's the valid code for obtaining your free Alpha Charizard. B1G0006 The code is valid until Jan. 19, 2026, so make sure to redeem before it expires. [Hidden Content] to redeem a Mystery Gift code in Pokémon Legends Z-A The process of redeeming the code for Alpha Pokémon is pretty much the same as all older codes. Hit X to open the main menu.Select Link Play.Go to Mystery Gift, and scroll down to choose Get with Code/Password.For the next step, you'll need to ensure that your Switch/Switch 2 is connected to the Internet.Enter the Mystery Gift code and wait for the system to confirm your password.Head to your Pokémon Boxes to find your Alpha Charizard. Incidentally, the code is available to all players for free, and you don't need to own or access Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC to enjoy him. Only a few more hours are left, as of writing, for the DLC to go live worldwide. However, you can redeem the code mentioned above to start enjoying Charizard and get him ready for the upcoming quests. The post How to get Alpha Charizard for free in Pokémon Legends Z-A appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

As someone who always loved the world of Vampire: The Masquerade but never quite knew how to get started, LA By Night inspired me to pick up my dice and head to my local game store. I've made amazing friends along the way, rolled consistent ******** failures, and spent many an hour winding down to Annabelle, Jasper, Nelli, and Victor's bloody adventures. In many ways, Jason Carl brought VTM back from the brink of final death, but despite LA and New York By Night's critical acclaim, the World of Darkness' recent videogame endeavors have struggled to stick the landing. With Bloodlines 2 launching to middling reviews and Bloodhunt shuttering next year, both VTM and Paradox's non-strategy output are in a weird place - one could say that multiple things are happening at once. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Bloodlines 2's disastrous $37 million write-down "lies fully" with Paradox, says its CEO, as the controversial VTM game flops ******** Room co-founder wanted Paradox to drop the 'Bloodlines 2' name, because "no one would be happy" with the final game Best Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2 clans - all clans explained View the full article

Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 launch later this week for Steam with Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut now available. View the full article

Rockstar's games are a bit intense for her likingView the full article

Corsair's new Cyberpunk special editions kit out some of the brand's best gaming tech in full Arasaka regalia, pre-orders open now.View the full article

Where Winds Meethas only been out in North America for a matter of weeks, but it's already slated to receive a huge content update this week. In the free-to-play tradition, Where Winds Meet is a big game that's only getting *******, aiming to provide enough material to keep players coming back daily for months or years. View the full article

Opinion | Analyzing all the rumors ahead of The Game Awards 2025View the full article

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Mega Man and Ace Attorney have been namedropped, tooView the full article

Epic Games has announced the next era of LEGO Fortnite, via its huge Ninjago: Rise of the Ninja update which lands later this week. Arriving ahead of Ninjago's 15th anniversary next year and in time for LEGO's second anniversary within Fortnite this month, Rise of the Ninja looks to be one of LEGO Fortnite Odyssey's largest ever updates — with a new world to explore, Ninjago weapons to master, and some very familiar faces. Zane, Jay, Cole and Kai will all arrive in Fortnite, with the latter ninja part of the Ninjago LEGO Pass. All four characters will also get human-like (as in, not LEGO minifigure) versions for the first time, for use in Fortnite's non-LEGO modes. Players will be able to master elemental abilities by travelling across the game's new Ninjago island and visiting Sanctums to earn ice, lightning and earth powers. It's the latest move away from traditional weapons seen in LEGO Fortnite, following the addition of class-based hero powers a few months ago. Of course, that's not to say that ninja weapons won't also be included — the update will add nunchucks and shurikens too. And perhaps in good time, as well, since today's LEGO Fortnite trailer, above, also shows the arrival of a huge fire-breathing dragon boss. Fortnite clearly has big plans for Ninjago, with a second major game update due in 2026 that is expected to also see the arrival of yet more characters, such as Nya, Master Wu, and Lloyd. Until then, this first drop of Ninjago arrives in-game in just a few days, on December 11. Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at [email protected] or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social View the full article

Gearbox Software launched Borderlands 4 on September 12 after years of work on the project. Fans loved it, with some folks I know pouring 100 hours into the game. That’s music to the ears of ****** Pitchford, who has been working on Borderlands as a franchise for 20 years. He was pleased to see the technology of making games has caught up with the ambition of the intellectual property. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Read This Article Free Get instant access by joining the GB MAX Access tier — it’s free to sign up and unlock premium content.Join Now to Start ReadingAlready a member? Sign in The post How ****** Pitchford has pulled off magic tricks for decades with Borderlands and more appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

Want to get some Pokémon cards from the coveted 151 set? Sam's Club is putting bundles of mini tins from this Pokémon set on ***** later today (December 9), selling them in batches of ten. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Pokémon TCG's Mega Hyper Rares are losing value fast, just months after release First edition Omanyte Pokémon card spikes 600%, but it can't catch up with Kabuto Why has this forgotten Pikachu Pokémon card's price quadrupled in one year? View the full article

Fortnite Wrapped 2025 is indeed a thing, all thanks to Fortnite GG, and you can view your annual stats and what kept you busy. While Epic Games Store hasn't added an official feature, fans can still view all their annual insights. This includes the total time spent in Fortnite and the most-played modes. Here are all the required steps to see your annual Fortnite stats. How to get your Fortnite Wrapped 2025 First, head to the Fortnite GG website. Once again, this website isn't affiliated or associated with Epic Games Store and the official sources. You can visit the website by clicking here. You'll find a text box where you can enter your name. Before that, select one from PlayStation, Xbox, or Epic Games. Enter your username for the platform you want. If you use different accounts on different platforms, pay attention to the username you enter. If the details you entered are valid, it will generate an image like the one that I have attached below. While it's for my backup account, the stats will be available based on all the seasons we encountered in 2025. You'll also be able to view the total hours you have spent over the last 12 months, along with the number of completed matches, wins, and kills. Image via Fortnite GG While I would have appreciated a few more insights, it's better than nothing, especially considering there's no official support from Epic Games Store. You can also save the results as an image to share with your buddies on social media. Fortnite currently has plenty of content as part of Chapter Seven, Season One. If you're having trouble finding the various NPCs, you can check out our guide to find the locations. The post How to check Fortnite Wrapped 2025 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

In August 2025, Disney Dreamlight Valley held a community vote to design a free Companion reward for all players. Now, the Community Companion has finally arrived, so you may be wondering how to unlock the Sakura Blossom Dragon critter. We've never gotten a free Companion like this one before, so it's certainly a very special prize worth claiming as soon as possible. If you're unsure how to add it to your collection, here's how to get the Sakura Blossom Dragon Community Companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Table of contentsHow to get free Sakura Blossom Dragon in Disney Dreamlight ValleyHow long is the Sakura Blossom Dragon available for in Disney Dreamlight Valley?How to get free Sakura Blossom Dragon in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid The Sakura Blossom Dragon is an exclusive code Companion in DDV, so you can unlock it by redeeming the special code COMMUNITYCOMPANIONDRAGON2025 in your settings anytime after The Winter Ball update is live on Dec. 10. While most other critters are unlocked through feeding or can be bought through the Premium Shop, this one is different, as redeeming this code is the only way to unlock this Companion. If you're not sure how to go about this process, here's a full breakdown to help you get through it. Open your Settings in DDV. Switch over to the Help tab.Locate and select the redemption code box. Enter the code COMMUNITYCOMPANIONDRAGON2025.Click the Claim option right underneath the code box. After entering and claiming the code, head to one of the mailboxes by any of the houses you have placed around the valley. Open your mail to find the Sakura Blossom Dragon inside and claim your reward from there. This creature can then be equipped as a Companion in the Wardrobe menu. You can equip up to two Companions at once, so you can have both this critter and another one at your side while you explore the valley. Screenshot by Destructoid How long is the Sakura Blossom Dragon available for in Disney Dreamlight Valley? As of the time of writing, how long the Sakura Blossom Dragon Companion will be available for is unknown. Some redemption codes have stayed active for years, while others have only been redeemable for a few days, weeks, or months. A few codes have been available ever since they were released and seem to be permanent, so since this one is a special community-created gift, there's a chance this one could be, too. If this code does have an expiration date and time, they'll likely be revealed in the future, so if they are, we'll add them here. For now, though, be sure to redeem this code as soon as possible, just in case this Companion is only claimable for a limited amount of time. With a loyal new ally now at your side, you're ready to embark on some tricky adventures around the valley. If you're not sure what to do, consider working on obtaining Fairy Kamut, unlocking all horses and mounts, finding Honey Coral, and completing the Fun! Fun! Fun! quest. The post How to get Sakura Blossom Dragon Community Companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Treyarch and Activision have brought out the big guns for Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7's seasonal events, offering players free rewards to chase every few weeks. One of BO7's first big events is Rally Point, which is a community-based event that tasks CoD players with teaming up to take down lofty goals to unlock new items like the new NX Ravager crossbow weapon and much more. Here's everything to know about BO7 Rally Point, which begins at weekly reset on Dec. 11. Table of contents****** Ops 7 Rally Point event rewardsMission 1: PlacementsMission 2: EliminationsMission 3: ScorestreaksMission 4: Critical KillsMission 5: Equipment Kills****** Ops 7 Rally Point event rewards Image via Activision In this BO7 community event, there are five rewards to earn personally and five rewards that must be accomplished as an overall player base. The basis of the event is built around earning specific items through objectives and items that then be exchanged for rewards. These items, let's call them Medals for now, can be earned in every mode of BO7 and Warzone. Each mission has an individual reward and a community reward, and each mission has a different objective to complete to earn the Medals. All of this info was data mined by @realityuk ahead of time and is subject to change before the event goes live on Dec. 11. Mission 1: Placements Screenshot by Destructoid MissionHow to obtainMission Reward- Personal: Earn 50 Medals - Community: Earn 500 million Medals- BO7 multiplayer: 10 Medals per win - BO7 Zombies: 1 Medal per round completed - BO7 Endgame/co-op: 3 Medals per activity completed - Warzone: 10 Medals per Top-10 placement- Personal: "Naded" emblem - Community: "Power of 7" calling cardMission 2: Eliminations Image via Activision MissionHow to obtainMission Reward- Personal: Earn 2,000 Skulls - Community: Earn 20 billion Skulls- BO7 multiplayer: 5 Skulls per elimination - BO7 Zombies: 1 Skull per elimination - BO7 Endgame/co-op: 3 Skulls per elimination - Warzone: 20 Skulls per elimination- Personal: "Stamp of Approval" weapon charm - Community: "Mechanical Instinct" large decalMission 3: Scorestreaks Image via Activision MissionHow to obtainMission Reward- Personal: Earn 50 Jets - Community: Earn 400 million Jets- BO7 multiplayer: 5 Jets per Scorestreak kill - BO7 Zombies: 1 Jet per Scorestreak kill - BO7 Endgame/co-op: 3 Jets per Scorestreak kill - Warzone: 10 Jets per Scorestreak kill- Personal: "Surfin' For Thrills" emote - Community: "Match Ender" gun screen attachmentMission 4: Critical Kills Image via Activision MissionHow to obtainMission Reward- Personal: Earn 1,000 Criticals - Community: Earn 12 billion criticals- BO7 multiplayer: 20 Criticals per headshot kill - BO7 Zombies: 1 Critical per critical kill - BO7 Endgame/co-op: 3 Criticals per critical kill - Warzone: 50 Criticals per headshot kill- Personal: "Dossier Deletion" weapon camo - Community: "Drop Point" reticleMission 5: Equipment Kills Image via Activision MissionHow to obtainMission Reward- Personal: Earn 1,000 Grenades - Community: Earn 1.25 billion Grenades- BO7 multiplayer: 10 Grenades per lethal equipment kill - BO7 Zombies: 1 Greande per lethal equipment kill - BO7 Endgame/co-op: 3 Grenades per lethal equipment kill - Warzone: 25 Grenades per lethal equipment kill- Personal: "Cover Viable" operator skin for Jurado - Community: NX Ravager crossbow special weapon Rally Point begins on Dec. 11 and lasts one week, ending at weekly reset on Dec. 18. The post All challenges and rewards in ****** Ops 7 Rally Point event appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Steamhas a seemingly endless array of free games, but most of them aren't RPGs. When they are, they're usually filled with the most complex monetization tactics known to man, boasting gacha systems and in-game currencies galore. The latest free RPG addition, however, is a little more straightforward. View the full article

A listing for the long-rumoured Assassin’s Creed ****** Flag remake has appeared on the PEGI website. Searching for ‘Assassin’s Creed’ on the European ratings board’s website brings up a new listing called Assassin’s Creed ****** Flag Resynced. No written description has been provided with the listing yet, meaning it’s not clear what formats the game is being released on. Read More... View the full article

The brainchild of Mike Pondsmith back in 1988 as a TTRPG, Cyberpunk as a property has exploded in the past decade, thanks in no small part to CD Projekt Red and 2020's release of their first-person RPG, Cyberpunk 2077. Now, five years and expansions, patches, and board games later, the world of Cyberpunk is trying its robotic hands in a brand new – and highly competitive – market with a fully fledged, and collectible, Cyberpunk: Trading Card Game. IGN has had the opportunity to speak with the teams at WeirdCo and CD Projekt Red, who are working on the newly announced TCG, to get a better understanding of the designers at WeirdCo, how this partnership came to be, and even some goodies about the game itself. We've also got an exclusive first look at key card art from the Cyberpunk TCG (flip through the gallery below), featuring Cyberpunk 2077's Saburo and Yorinobu Arasaka, and their handy bodyguard, Goro Takemura. WeirdCo, a new face in the world of TCGs, has been working in close partnership with CDPR themselves to devise this new card game, aiming to capture the tone and aesthetic of 2077 and the Edgerunners' Netflix anime, to deliver a game that doesn't just feel like another TCG just with a coat of Cyberpunk yellow overtop. One way the team is doing this is by working with high-profile artists, both internal to CDPR and the wider community, to deliver gorgeous card art featuring faces that will be familiar to anyone worth their wait in Chrome. Speaking with Elliot Cook (WeirdCo President) and Luohan Wei (WeirdCo CEO), both co-founders of the business, I wanted to know how this new studio came about. Elliot began, "WeirdCo was formed when Luohan and I met each other through our mutual mentor, Bill Mooney: a true legend in the digital gaming space. We immediately hit it off over our passion for building games that truly connect with their communities. Later, we formed WeirdCo to create games together — ones that authentically bring together and inspire people." "Players can look forward to collecting an array of unique variants of characters including V, Johnny, Panam, Judy, Adam Smasher, and more." "CD Projekt Red has a similar goal, and when we saw this in each other we knew it would be a great partnership. What has been paramount, and the question we ask ourselves daily, is “how do we make a game that represents and celebrates every part of Cyberpunk — everywhere it has been and everywhere it is going?" That is the north star of our development." With Cyberpunk being one of the biggest media properties right now, I was curious how a brand new group could tackle such a monster IP, but despite it being a new team, the group working on the Cyberpunk TCG has worked on other large IP card games you probably have heard of. "We at WeirdCo have direct experience working on some great card games" Elliot explains. "Marvel Snap, Duel Masters, and Universus, to name a few. At our core we are disruptors, just like CD Projekt Red, and we both strive to inspire our players. We saw this in each other from the beginning, and I think CD Projekt Red saw our love for the Cyberpunk 2077 universe too. This is an IP that deserves to be explored in different and exciting ways, and we’re committed to doing this authentically with Cyberpunk TCG, side by side with the community." On the topic of CD Projekt Red, they have been a constant ally during the game’s design and development. Elliot provides further details, "We have worked with CD Projekt Red very closely since the beginning of development. They have been the ideal partner; you may even see the same amazing artists who worked on Cyberpunk 2077, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and more as featured artists in Cyberpunk TCG! Every part of the TCG has the impeccable RED touch, ensuring this is a completely authentic Cyberpunk experience." The Cyberpunk TCG won’t be CDPR’s first collaboration in the tabletop space, with other titles like Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City and Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Combat Zone Board Game, but I was curious what unique joys or challenges came from working on a TCG, so I asked Patrick Mills, CDPR’s Franchise Content Strategy Lead. "Every collaboration is unique, and we’re lucky to work with many partners who are passionate and extremely dedicated to their crafts. While making a physical TCG is something completely new for us, we see the genuine excitement, enthusiasm, and talent in WeirdCo that act as the foundation of any successful collaboration." "Their passion for the franchise has been evident at every stage, and they’re doing an incredible job developing an engaging TCG that ensures an authentic Cyberpunk experience. On the flip side, many of us at CD Projekt Red are huge TCG enthusiasts too — so we’re thrilled to be entering this space with WeirdCo" One thing that is clear is that both teams at WeirdCo and CDPR are taking care to ensure that this is faithful to the Cyberpunk property that its creator, Mike Pondsmith, imagined back in 1988. "For the initial release, our primary goal is to represent the core identity of Cyberpunk 2077" "We want Cyberpunk TCG to be authentic to the spirit and dynamic nature of the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, and wanted to create a TCG that is accessible to Cyberpunk fans who have never touched a card game.” Luohan says, “At the same time, as TCG players ourselves, we wanted our game to have the depth necessary to entertain for a long, long time. And I think we have struck that balance well." Elliot continues, "The best part of this job is spending hundreds of hours with the Cyberpunk universe — whether that’s replaying Cyberpunk 2077, watching Edgerunners for the fifth time, or reading all the Dark Horse comics. Every one of us at WeirdCo loves the Cyberpunk universe, and we built the TCG bit by bit on this foundation. At each step we analyzed every little detail, constantly asking ourselves: "How do we make this more authentic to Cyberpunk?" Many fan favorite characters will be making an appearance as well in this TCG and picking who would be included in this first set was a big decision. "For the initial release, our primary goal is to represent the core identity of Cyberpunk 2077 by featuring many of its most iconic and beloved characters,” explains Patrick. “We’ve collaborated closely with WeirdCo to ensure that the artwork and flavor of every card faithfully captures the essence of who they represent, providing a snapshot of their personalities and what they stand for, as well as including memorable moments players will instantly recognize. Given the complexity of our characters, we wanted to capture their many facets across multiple cards. So, players can look forward to collecting an array of unique variants of characters including V, Johnny, Panam, Judy, Adam Smasher, and more." On the WeirdCo side, Elliot shares, "We worked very hard to figure out which Legends make the most sense for players, and which ones make the most sense for the overall theme of Set 1. While some of them, like V and Johnny, are obvious hits, we have a few surprises up our sleeves too." Being a game composed of a ton of cards, artwork is pretty important in a TCG and WeirdCo is special care to make sure that what players can expect is nothing short of beautiful. "We’ve been working for a long time with a team of over 20 talented artists for Set 1, and are excited to explore new ways of bringing the world of Cyberpunk to life through our card art. Working with artists like Ito, Vincenzo Riccardi, and Joshua Raphael, who each bring their own unique flair to the project, makes each card more exciting than the last," Elliot continues, "We’re not sharing gameplay details yet, so there’s not too much I can say. But Cyberpunk is known for its beautiful yet tragic atmosphere — this is a major focus of ours when it comes to the card art." Details on how Cyberpunk TCG will work remain shrouded behind CDPR's and WeirdCo's firewalls, so we have a bit yet before we have an in-depth picture of how it plays. Cyberpunk's TCG will be launching its crowdfunding campaign in 2026, which is right around the corner. WeirdCo and CDPR will be revealing more of the game soon, along with a deep dive into how the game plays, more artwork, and card reveals, with some more special reveals found only here on IGN. The TCG space is pretty crowded with new contenders entering the ring, it seems like every quarter or so, but few have the name recognition behind them like WeirdCo has with Cyberpunk. The fact that this project has so much support from CD Projekt Red behind it puts it in a different league from others, even before it's out. The excitement from the designers is electric, with Luohan leaving players with this, “I can’t wait for players to see how we’ve adapted the themes of Cyberpunk, like taking on gigs or building a crew, to a trading card game format. I think it is both true to Cyberpunk itself while being innovative to the TCG market as a whole; it’s a perfect combination in this way.” As far as I know, no other TCG lets you play with Keanu Reeves, so that is already a big plus in its favor. Wake up, Samurai, there's a whole new way to burn the city coming. If this sounds up your alley, follow the game and get yourself a special and exclusive Lucy "Nova Rare" card free by signing up over on the game's Launch Oracle page. Scott White is a freelance contributor to IGN, assisting with tabletop games and guide coverage. Follow him on X/Twitter or Bluesky. This article features contributions from Robert Anderson, Senior Commerce Editor for IGN. View the full article

Bethesda has released The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on pretty much every platform since it came out in 2011, but now it’s found another: the Nintendo Switch 2. Bethesda announced and shadowdropped Skyrim Anniversary Edition today, December 9, on Switch 2 just in time for the holidays. Check out how Skyrim looks on Switch 2 in the video below. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition includes the base game and the three official Expansions: Dawnguard; Dragonborn; and Hearthfire. Players on Switch 2 get experience enhanced resolution, improved load times, performance optimisation, Joy-**** 2 mouse support, motion controls, Amiibo support, and more versus the OG Switch version, taking advantage of the more powerful hardware. What’s more, this edition offers exclusive Nintendo content from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, including the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Champion’s Tunic. You’ll also get hundreds of unique Creations Club items, with quests, weapons, armor, spells, dungeons, and more. Bethesda is selling Skyrim for Switch 2 standalone for $59.99, but there’s a free upgrade for Skyrim Anniversary Edition owners on Switch. Owners of the Skyrim (base edition) on Switch can buy the Anniversary Upgrade for $19.99 to play on Switch and Switch 2. Skyrim’s release on Switch 2 is sure to resurface all those jokes about Bethesda milking the life out of the game by releasing it on all the platforms under the sun. Skyrim has been ported and remastered so many times that it’s become one of the internet’s most enduring memes. Bethesda is of course busy working on The Elder Scrolls 6, although development chief Todd Howard has indicated it is still some time away. In a recent interview, he teased that Bethesda could shadowdrop The Elder Scrolls 6, as it did with this year’s The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and now Skyrim on Switch 2. “I like to just announce stuff and release it,” Howard told GQ. “My perfect version — and I’m not saying this is going to happen — is that it's going to be a while and then, one day, the game will just appear.” The Oblivion Remastered shadowdrop was “a test run,” Howard teased. “It worked out well.” Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article