Of all the new enemies Helldivers 2's Heart of Democracy update brought in when it deployed players onto the war-torn streets of their home planet, the flying Leviathan might have been the most intimidating. Read more View the full article
I've been testing out the latest 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller for over a week solidly now, and I really think it's a properly great controller and a worthy successor. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Geoguessr has pulled out of this year's Esports World Cup following a mass protest from players and map creators alike yesterday. A wave of protest posts filled the offical Discord, and many of the most popular maps were set to private, leading the company's behind the game's CEO to announce the withdrawal on Twitter and Discord. Read more View the full article
Google has launched an advanced AI video generation tool capable of creating Fortnite gameplay clips that look almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Veo 3 launched this week and has already raised eyebrows for its dystopian ability to create life-like video clips from simple text-based prompts and include realistic-sounding audio. Other generative AI programs, such as OpenAI's Sora, have been doing similar for some time — but the ability for Veo 3 to include lifelike audio really is a remarkable, if chilling, step forward. Veo 3 users are still testing out what the tool is capable of, but within two days have begun producing Fortnite gameplay with a fake streamer commenting over the top. The quality is good enough that, while scrolling on social media, you'd think it was a legimate clip from YouTube or Twitch. Technically, Veo 3 should not be infringing on anyone's copyrighted material — and it's safe to assume Fortnite developer Epic Games did not sign this one off. But clearly the AI tool has had access to the millions of hours of Fortnite gameplay posted online, and is now able to reproduce a convincing representation on command. One clip, showing a streamer celebrating as they win a match using only their pickaxe, was apparently created within Veo 3 using a text-based prompt of nine words: "Streamer getting a victory royale with just his pickaxe". Uhhh... I don't think Veo 3 is supposed to be generating Fortnite gameplay [Hidden Content] — Matt Shumer (@mattshumer_) May 21, 2025 In writing this prompt, Veo 3 has not been told specifically to create Fortnite gameplay. Still, it understands from the context what game the user is referring to. Veo 3's abilities throw up all sorts of questions, and far more pressing ones than simple copyright concerns. The ability to create footage like this undoubtedly aids users looking to fool others with disinformation, and in so doing undermine trust in legitimate footage. "I can not tell if this is real or not," reads one reply. "We're cooked," reads another. "The only way this is possible is if Veo 3 was trained on an enormous amount of Fortnite content," a third reply reads. "Wouldn’t be surprised if everything that gets uploaded to YouTube is now being trained on despite copyright laws." IGN has asked Epic for comment. For a better look at what Veo 3 is capable of outside of video games, here's a clip of the algorithm creating a fake news report on an automobile trade show that doesn't exist, with fake interviewees answering fake questions. Before you ask: yes, everything is AI here. The video and sound both coming from a single text prompt using #Veo3 by @GoogleDeepMind .Whoever is cooking the model, let him cook! Congrats @Totemko and the team for the Google I/O live stream and the new Veo site! [Hidden Content] — László Gaál (@laszlogaal_) May 21, 2025 Microsoft has been interested in creating its own AI-generated footage of video games, and recently unveiled the early results of its Muse program, which it said it had trained on countless hours of Xbox shooter Bleeding Edge. Xbox boss Phil Spencer suggested Muse could be used to help ideate game concepts in the future, and even somehow aid in game preservation. But Muse's reveal, quickly followed by the reveal of more fake gameplay footage generated by Muse of the classic shooter Quake 2, has prompted further debate — and raised questions over whether the tool would remove work or replace human creativity from existing employees. Fortnite is no stranger to AI itself, of course. Last week, the game added the ability to chat with Star Wars' Darth Vader, who will reply using generative AI trained on the voice of the late James Earl Jones. Jones' voice is officially licensed (and was previously used to create dialogue for Disney's own Obi Wan Kenobi TV series) and sanctioned by both the late actor and his family, but the addition still prompted swift condemnation and an unfair labor practice charge from acting union SAG-AFTRA. 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
****** Pitchford has addressed the backlash to his controversial Borderlands 4 $80 ‘real fans’ tweet after someone ran it through a Handsome Jack AI. Pitchford sparked the backlash in responding to a fan who had expressed concern about the prospect of paying $80 for Borderlands 4, saying: “if you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen.” Here’s the exchange: "******, this game better not be 80 dollars. Don't take that risk, a lot of gamers aren't gonna pay 80 dollars and feed this notion of constant increase of the price tag. You are the CEO, you have some say with the price when it comes to your publisher." And here's ****** Pitchford's response: "A) Not my call. B) If you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen. My local game store had Starflight for ***** Genesis for $80 in 1991 when I was just out of high school working minimum wage at an ice cream parlor in Pismo Beach and I found a way to make it happen." The response to Pitchford’s tweet has been mostly negative. “I am going to pirate Borderlands 4,” said one X / Twitter user. “Please stop. Just apologize and move on. This isn't fair on your developers. If you care about them, just do the right thing dude,” added another. “****** we are begging you to stop. BL4 had so much hype and it’s being ruined in a day. Let people want to like and support the game and all the amazing people who made it,” said one commenter. While Pitchford has yet to apologize directly for his comments, he did point to a recent answer he gave on-stage at PAX East on Borderlands 4's price, saying: “If you want the truth, here it is.” And now, Pitchford inched closer to an actual apology after Borderlands streamer Moxsy tweeted dialogue from a Handsome Jack AI prompted by a user called Duke_Newcombe who fed it Pitchford's original tweet. (Handsome Jack is the main antagonist of Borderlands 2 and self-appointed dictator of Pandora.) Ohhh boo-hoo, $80 for Borderlands 4? Let me break out the world’s tiniest violin—crafted from Eridium and oiled with the tears of whiny Vault Hunters. Listen, cupcake, you’re not buying a game. You’re investing in a premium, galaxy-shattering experience personally engineered to blast your sad little dopamine receptors into orbit. You think quality loot and chaotic mayhem just code itself? You want guns that sprout legs, sing sea shanties, and explode into loot goblins without paying top dollar? Grow up. Back in my day, I built an entire moonbase with my own two hands (and a metric ton of disposable Hyperion interns), and you’re crying about spending a few bucks more to virtually ******* skags with style? Puh-lease. But hey, if $80 is too steep, there’s always a solution: just don’t buy it. More legendary drops for the rest of us, and fewer mouth-breathing freeloaders clogging up my loot pools. Win-win. Stay broke, hero. •Handsome Jack President of the Galaxy, CEO of Hyperion, and your personal nightmare “Boy howdy, JackGPT, is that how I sound? My bad, but cheers to Duke_Newcombe and @MoxsyOG for the funniest thing I’m going to read today!” Pitchford tweeted. “In seriousness though, nobody likes being taken for granted and it was not my intent. I’m humbled by the love and support everyone has shown the team as we push hard to get this amazing game in your hands. They’re crushing it, and I can’t wait for everyone to play what’s going to be the best Borderlands ever! Regardless of where the price lands, it’s going to be worth it and then some. Back to work for me!” Pitchford, clearly, would like to draw a line under this week’s self-inflicted drama, but it seems likely the debate about Borderlands 4’s price will resurface as soon as pre-orders go live. At that point, publisher 2K Games will have to announce the price of the game, and whether it’s $80 or $70 or something else, it will be a ******* talking point now than it might have been. Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage. 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
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Sonic: Racing CrossWorlds has received its first age rating. This development is an encouraging sign for the upcoming kart racer, suggesting that Sonic: Racing CrossWorlds is on course to hit its originally stated release window target. View the full article
In the upcoming game Gobutiko you are a goblin merchant, and of course being greedy you will haggle with your customers by rolling dice to wear them down and push the prices (hopefully) in your favour. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
The Battlefield community is abuzz with discussion about a new mechanic in a game most of them have not played. The next Battlefield Labs test, which only few players have access to, is going to experiment with something that struck a nerve for many, and caused a bit of a stir. Read more View the full article
Currently in Early Access, the action-RPG adventure Katana Dragon from Tsunoa Games recently added Native Linux and Steam Deck support. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
A new Japanese Pokémon set called Inferno X has been confirmed by Pokebeach. According to the site, this release will center around Mega Charizard X and will release in Japan on September 26, 2025. This would make it the second Mega Evolution series expansion after the paired sets Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia, which are expected in August. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Newest Pokémon set revealed and released How many Pokémon are there in 2025? All Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon in order View the full article
Which sounds like the more intense experience to you, dear reader - "Butterfly's Guidance" or "Awakened Puppet"? No, this isn't me workshopping titles for my latest range of exotic fragrances. I'm referring to the new easier difficulty modes Neowiz will add to Pinnochio-powered soulslike Lies Of P alongside the game's Overture DLC this summer. The difficulty modes will arrive in a free Lies Of P update. The standard difficulty will be "Legendary Stalker", which honestly I think is a bit of a letdown, after "Butterfly's Guidance" and "Awakened Puppet". It barely sounds like an exotic fragrance at all. Possibly you could peddle it as some kind of feline musk. Read more View the full article
As the release of the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is approaching, multiple retailers now have it listed in the *** ready for delivery. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
The early patch notes for BO6 Zombies Season 4 have revealed some exciting content coming up for the players, and the Grief mode is making its return. This unique mode is pretty different from other LTMs from previous seasons. It's a blend of PvEvP experience where players participate as teams and get involved in indirect combat. This guide will provide you with all the vital information required for you to master the upcoming mode in Season 4. Table of contentsHow will the Grief mode work in BO6 Zombies?BO6 Zombies Season 4 Grief arena explainedWhat is Grief in BO6 Zombies Season 4All Grief arenas in BO6 Zombies Season 4How will the Grief mode work in BO6 Zombies? The Grief mode is a 4v4 competitive mode with the objective for teams to outlast their opponents. The mode will be available on all five Zombies maps, and players won't be directly contesting against one another. Instead, they will have to strategically capture different zones on the map, which will help them to outwit and outlast their opposition. The two teams will be representing Director Richtofen and S.A.M., respectively, and they will be guided accordingly. Both teams will be dropped on either side of the same Grief Arena. Team members won't be able to eliminate each other, but they can obstruct the opponents by melee attacks, body blocks, or more. Screenshot via Activision BO6 Zombies Season 4 Grief arena explained The Grief Arena will be an incredibly chaotic place for all players, as it will be filled with hordes of undead. The arena has an open environment in Season 4, and the required doors will be marked for the players to use. Downed players can be revived by their allies, but the revivals can be delayed with different tactics. Any eliminated enemies will be revived automatically at the end of the third round. Combat will take place across multiple rounds, and players can join in before Round 10. There will be some similarities with the standard Zombies modes, as players will come across Essence and Salvage. However, Salvage belongs only to those who manage to pick it up first. Once a Capture Zone appears on the map, players will have to stand on it to occupy it. Once done, it will apply a random debuff on the enemy, causing grief in the process. This job isn't going to be easy with zombies and your enemies trying to disrupt your attempts at every possible stage. What is Grief in BO6 Zombies Season 4 Screenshot via Activision Once you capture a zone, it will apply certain debuffs to your enemies. Here are all the possible griefs that will be available in the mode. Weapon Nerf: Enemies do reduced damage to zombies.Ammo Drain: All weapons will receive an ammo drain, with shells being removed consistently while the grief is live.Zombie Ambush: Summons an Elite Zombie that tries to eliminate the rival team.Weapon Carousel: Rival team players will have their weapons swapped randomly.Frozen: Slows down the enemy team players, and also applies frost and ice coating on the characters.All Grief arenas in BO6 Zombies Season 4 11 Grief Arenas will be added to the game at the launch of Season 4. Liberty Falls Arena 1: Pump & Pay, Motor Lodge, and Fuller’s Liberty LanesLiberty Falls Arena 2: Dark Aether Church, Cemetery, HilltopTerminus Arena 1: Bio LabTerminus Arena 2: Crab Island Citadelle des Morts Arena: Courtyard, Ramparts, and Entrance HallThe Tomb Arena 1: Dig Site, MausoleumThe Tomb Arena 2: Dark Aether NexusShattered Viel Arena 1: Garden Pond, Lower TerraceShattered Viel Arena 2: Upper Terrace, Shem’s Henge, Motor CourtShattered Viel Arena 3: Mansion Foyer, Overlook, East Foyer, LibraryShattered Viel Arena 4: West Hallways, Southwest Balcony, Bottlery The task will be pretty simple: survive by eliminating the zombies, and capture zones to cause grief to your opponents. The team applying the most grief will be declared the winners. The post What is Grief in BO6 Zombies? PvEvP game mode explained appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Healweed and Vitalweed are two important resources in Fantasy Life i that will need to be found quite early in the game. Once you reach the main island, you can find both of these items relatively easily. However, the items are not marked on the map, which makes it slightly confusing for the players. The job gets easier if you know where you need to look. The two shrubs have similar appearances, but you can tell which one is which. How to find Healweed in Fantasy Life i Healweed is pretty easy to get. Once you reach the main island in Fantasy Life i, look out for green-colored weeds that can typically be found in grassy areas. I have found them all over Eternia Village and Capital of Mysteria, so they're not that hard to get. They're also available in Faraway Island and Ginormosia once you get access to those regions. Picking up the item also doesn't require any kind of special equipment. Just get close to the plant, and you can pick it up to add to the inventory. This particular alchemy material is also required to complete the "A Painkilling Herb" request. The request requires you to provide three Healweed in exchange for three SP Potions and 400 Dosh. Both resources have plenty of use in the long run, so make sure to collect as much Healweed as possible. Screenshot by Destructoid How to find Vitalweed in Fantasy Life i Vitalweed, just like Healweed, can be found all over the main islands. I have found it to be more common in Capital of Mysteria compared to Eternia Village, and they typically grow more near the edges. They have a duller color, but are larger than Healweed (they have a blue color in inventory, but greener appearance in the wild). You can buy Healweed and Vitalweed from in-game stores as well. Both of these items cost 30 Dosh, so they're not that expensive. If you require them in large amounts, it's better just to spend your Dosh. Both items are required later in Alchemy to make healing items, so it's always beneficial to have them in your inventory. The post Where to find Healweed and Vitalweed in Fantasy Life i appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Destructoid, is it just me, or are there way too many MMOs launching next month than there should be? As it feels like I look over the already busy June calendar of releases, such as the Switch 2, there are a handful of new MMOs launching that I thought were possible. I've been looking over the calendar, and three already have struck me as big MMOs all trying to gain a large, fledgling community at the same time while competing with other big June releases. It feels a bit overwhelming if I'm honest. [Hidden Content] To start, we have Dune: Awakening, which will have delayed early access starting June 5. It recently had a small beta that left many players concerned about the upcoming release, but it's still a big MMO based on a large IP that's launching at the same time the Switch 2 and Deltarune come out. [Hidden Content] Following that, we have the indie MMO Bitcraft, which looks like if you took a basic survival crafting game and gave it Runescape-like elements with the freedom of Minecraft where players can build out towns and empires across the continent with their friends or clans. [Hidden Content] Then we have Chrono Odyssey, an MMORPG that caught me off guard, and that is testing its world for new players next month with a CBT. It looks pretty breathtaking, even if I don't have a clue what it's about. Not to mention, we also have Palia and other MMOs constantly churning out updates, new quests, it feels a bit overwhelming to have all these big time sinks launch at the same time, and I feel like I'm missing a couple smaller ones that I'll likely remember the moment I publish this article. Doesn't it feel like a bit too much? Maybe the MMOs will pull a New World and flop after the first month, but it does all feel a bit overwhelming as an MMO fan trying to decide what I want to invest in. I guess I'll do what I usually do and wait to see which game is best designed for blacksmithing. I'm all about making those profits selling crafted gear, after all! The post Is it me, or does June have too many new MMOs, Destructoid? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
If you've ever thought Oblivion's Mages Guild questline didn't do enough to help your roleplay as a proper scholar of magic, a new Oblivion Remastered mod that casts an alteration spell on the faction looks like it's got you covered. It adds a bunch of new systems, including infinite elixir and staff crafting. Read more View the full article
Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.7 Beta "Sunny & Gizmo" with the noted changes including the new Battery Charge Limit option along with more work for the Lenovo Legion Go S. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Marvel Rivals has given fans their first look at gameplay of the upcoming Immortal Avatar skin for Adam Warlock, which is set to make its debut in the shop on May 22 at 7 PM PDT. NetEase Games recently released Season 2 of Marvel Rivals, which has confirmed that the game's next playable character will be the villain Ultron. View the full article
Finally, Dune Awakening fans can expect a dedicated live stream to show off the real meat of any MMO: the endgame. This event will cover what players will be up to once they've progressed through the story and prepped themselves for the Deep Desert, something that has remained a bit mysterious upo until now. Read more View the full article
The Steam trailer for open world RPG Dreamspring contains: shooting spiders with a revolver. Hanging out near a green ocean. Fighting green skeletons. Most curiously, it features an armoured knight convulsing on a bed as if being shocked, from the inside, by some sort of magical electricity disease. Did this knight eat an entire pack of bad batteries? Do batteries even exist in this world, described as "a realm in ruins…beneath a twilight sky". It's a damn hell **** **** mystery, and mystery is exactly what I want from a game that lists both Morrowind and King's Field as influences. Read more View the full article
Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Zombies has teased the return of Grief mode, along with new gameplay content such as Ammo Mods and GobbleGums. While fans are used to getting a different Zombies map with each major content update, that doesn't appear to be the case this time. Instead, the upcoming Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 patch focuses on attachments, items, and the return of a popular game mode. View the full article
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Fellowship Entertainment is still in charge of Lord of the Rings, Tomb Raider, Kingdom Come Deliverance, and moreView the full article