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Elden Ring Nightreign Players Don't Seem To Be Having As Much Trouble With Its Second Enhanced Boss

Elden Ring Nightreign is close to a month old now, and FromSoftware has been rolling out enhanced versions of its bosses. The first one, Gaping Jaw, was an absolute terror. But in the first 24 hours of players facing off with the second Everdark Sovereign, the Darkdrift Knight, they don't seem quite so overwhelmed. Fulghor, Champion of the Nightglow is the latest Everdark Sovereign fight. To take on the fight, you'll have to beat the base-level Darkdrift Knight expedition. He's available to battle until, presumably, the next Everdark Sovereign rotates in; the hefty centaur replaced the shadow-drop enhanced Gaping Jaw battle, which was no slouch. As for Fulghor? Players don't seem to be having as tough a time with the stomping warrior...

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Fortnite Tournament Cheat Forced to Pay $175K Banned From Game 'Forever'

A Fortnite player who consistently cheated in competitive tournaments has been handed a huge fine and banned from the game "forever," developer Epic Games has said. Sebastian Araujo from Lomita, California, was sued by Epic after participating in 839 cash tournaments within just four months, while using a device designed to evade Fortnite's anti-cheat detection. According to Epic, which won its legal action against Araujo this week after he attempted to ignore the lawsuit, the player's winnings amounted to "at least $6,850." That's no small amount, but his fine now is 25 times higher: an enormous $175,521. How has Epic landed on such a figure? Court documentation shared with IGN shows the developer demanded the statutory minimum...

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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Sees Big Player Boost After Arbites Class Launch, but Monetization Complaints Continue as Dev Sells Helmet With a Raised Vi

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has seen a big boost in players after launching its first new class, but complaints over monetization have continued especially after developer Fatshark released a version of the Arbitrator's default helmet with its visor up for $5. This week’s Battle for Tertium update, which arrived alongside the new Adeptus Arbites class DLC, reworked the core player experience to provide a new, clearer narrative focus for the co-op first-person melee / shooter hybrid. Players now experience a linear campaign with new mission debriefs and embedded cinematics. It’s designed to “ease in new players and gradually unlock features that were previously gated by character level,” Fatshark has said. But the big draw for veteran...

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How Broken Arrow Redefines Large-Scale Real-Time Modern Warfare Tactics

One of the most promising PC RTS titles to come along in a good while, Broken Arrow from Russian developer Steel Balalaika rekindles the spirit of 2007 RTS World In Conflict for an all-new generation of tactical gamers. From its contemporary setting to its focus on combined arms, supply lines and unit customisation, here’s how […] Continue reading...

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Dune: Awakening Patch 1.1.0.17 Makes Big Changes To Improve Deep Desert Endgame Experiences For All Players

Funcom is updating Dune: Awakening almost faster than we can write about it. No sooner had we introduced you to its Public Test Client and news that the studio was trialling extending the PvE zone of the Deep Desert from about 10% of the map to 50%, Funcom has dropped an update to confirm that the change will be rolling out for all players from today, June 26. "The PvE area has been adjusted to encompass the entire southern half of the Deep Desert map," Funcom confirmed in its latest patch notes, below. "This means that players who have no interest in PvP should be able to find what they want without engaging in PvP. Imperial Testing Stations, caves, and so forth found in this area are thus now PvE." "Rest assured that we will...

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Dune: Awakening Dev Funcom Is Already Testing A Radical Change to the PvP Deep Desert Experience

You may remember that Funcom recently assured Dune: Awakening players in an AMA that it was already "formulating a plan" to improve PvP in the Deep Desert, which players have previously branded as "toxic" due to griefing even after patching out the ability for players to squish other people with their Ornithopter. In a candid letter, creative director Joel Bylos said "we want PvE players to be able to play the endgame and have access to the content of the endgame," insisting "our goal is not to force PvE players to interact with a PvP system that they may have no interest in." "We still believe in the core concept of the Deep Desert — an endlessly renewing location that resets every week and creates an activity loop for great rewards...

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Hellblade 2 Enhanced Finally Gets a PS5 Release Date — Here's What Those Enhanced Features Do

We already knew that Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced was on its way to PS5, and now we have a release date: August 12. Ninja Theory's game will be available in two editions: a $49.99 standard edition, which includes the base Hellblade 2 alongside the upgrades and new features available in the Enhanced update, and a $69.99 deluxe edition, which also includes Hellblade 1 upgraded for PlayStation 5, as well as the Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Original Soundtrack, "making it the perfect entry point for Senua’s journey." Those who already own the PlayStation 4 version of Hellblade 1can upgrade to the PS5 version for free. Don't forget that the Enhanced release and all the associated extras coming to PS5 players will also arrive as a...

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Siege Mode Launches Alongside Game-Changing Patch 8

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s long-awaited Siege Mode is out now across all platforms alongside Patch 8, which makes some significant changes to the game. Siege is a take on the classic horde mode, and sees teams of three Space Marine players battle waves of Tyranids and Chaos Marines. It’s the first significant new mode to hit Space Marine 2 since its hugely successful release last year, and for publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive, it will hopefully breathe new life into the explosive co-op shooter. It’s worth noting that Saber has made some key changes to the way Siege mode works compared to the version playable as part of the Public Test Server (PTS). “The biggest criticism regarding Siege mode from...

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Thinking Of Modding Stalker 2? You're Probably Going To Need To Free Up Some Space — Around 700GB's Worth

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's 1.5 Patch is here, introducing various tweaks and fixes, but it's the first phase of GSC Game World's modding tool that's dominating our interest… and our hard drives. "Shape the Zone in Your Way with the Stalker 2 Zone Kit," GSC Game World said. "Modify existing content or create new experiences — animations, weapons, mechanics, and even wonders of the Zone." Sounds great, right? Which it is, if you happen to have 700GB of space free… on top of the 160GB you need to run the base game itself. The reason, GSC said, is because as part of its partnership with the modding community, the team is sharing a slew of uncompressed files so modders are using original assets in the development of their...

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Persona 5: The Phantom X Codes (June 2025)

If you're looking for P5X codes, IGN's got you covered! In this article, you'll find a list of all the active and working Persona 5: The Phantom X codes in June 2025 that you can redeem for free rewards and bonuses in P5X on PC, iOS, and Android. All the P5X codes below have been tested as working at the time of submission. However, codes with unknown expiry dates may stop working at any time. Active Persona 5: The Phantom X Codes (June 2025) There are currently no active Persona 5: The Phantom X codes. Seeing as the game has just released in the West, it's likely we'll see at least one new code in the coming days. Stay tuned as we'll update this page as soon as new codes are released. Note that there are some active codes for the...

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The Cheapest Official Controllers I've Seen in Ages, Monster Hunter Wilds Chopped to a New Low, and More!

There’s no better time to clear your wishlist than mid-year, when sales come as thick and fast as Mario Kart blue shells. From haunting strategy RPGs to nostalgic space oddities, this idle Thursday's discounts run the full genre gauntlet. I’ve even spotted a few brand-new preorders already getting the price-drop treatment. With no more ado, let’s get amongst it. This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I’ve used a Fire Flower to ignite a 17-candle cake for Super Smash Bros. Brawl, that chaotic crossover must-own for Wii. Brawl was a glorious celebration of Nintendo’s legacy, bringing together icons like Mario and Link and absolute dream additions like Sonic and Solid Snake in a frenetic, four-player free-for-all that my mates and I played...

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Dying Light: Retouched Update Isn't Coming to Nintendo Switch as Techland Denies Plans for Switch 2 Port

The Dying Light: Retouched update will add enhanced visuals and remastered audio to Techland’s original zombie parkour experience on PC and consoles tomorrow – but Nintendo Switch players won’t be able to join in on the fun. The studio laid out all of its plans for the free update yesterday, revealing a content drop that will make the 10-year-old post-apocalyptic hit feel fresher than ever. Improved textures and lighting, as well as an audio experience that’s been completely remastered from the ground up, are just the start of what was outlined for players on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S. Nintendo Switch, however, was left out of the lineup entirely. IGN reached out to Techland to ask about a...

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Humble Bundle Roundup June 2025: Mafia x BioShock Collection, Capcom Publisher Sale, and More

Humble Bundle has a ton of bundles that you won't want to miss in June, including a Mafia x BioShock collection, a Capcom publisher sale, and much more. Now through the end of the month, be sure to pick up bundles of games, ebooks, software, and other digital content at a deep discount to help support a wide array of charities, You can check out our favorite Humble Bundles below, and be sure to keep checking back as we'll be adding more as they go live! Get June's Humble Choice Benefits at a Discount, Including Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered June is a great month to purchase a membership for Humble Choice, as it will get you access to a monthly mix of PC games, indie favorites in the Vault...

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Crisol: Theater of Idols Is a Horror FPS Influenced by Spanish Folklore

Crisol: Theater of Idols aims to blend Bioshock with Resident Evil-style gameplay in a horror FPS influenced by classical Spanish folklore. I crawled through abandoned streets, popping zombie-like enemies with guns that used my blood for bullets, ducking in and out of derelict storefronts looking for the ever-reliable genre staple bolt cutters, and dodging powerful enemies along the way. While Crisol showed more to set itself apart from stalwarts in the genre during my hands-on demo, its weapon designs and distinct aesthetic in particular left me interested to see more. Exploring a horrific, reimagined version of Spain called Hispania, Crisol’s world and character designs blew me away – especially the guns. Here, your blood is your...

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You Can Preorder Sabrina Carpenter’s New Album Today (Yes, the Fortnite Girl)

Where do I even start? Global mega star and pop icon Sabrina Carpenter is fresh off turning Fortnite into a virtual peace rally, and now she’s somehow found the time to make even more music and drop a brand-new album (which has just gone up for preorder). She arrived in Fortnite back in April as the Season 8 Icon for Fortnite Festival, instantly derailing the battle royale with Jam Tracks like Juno and Nonsense, plus a skin that had players laying down their weapons just to vibe. The chaos came bundled with cosmetics, a themed outfit, and something called "A Sweet Little Bundle", because of course it did. Her new album, Man's Best Friend, drops August 29 and follows the global success of Short n' Sweet. Preorders are already live at...

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Humble’s Capcom Publisher Sale Features Discounts on Resident Evil 4 Remake, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and More

With so many sale events going on (or on the horizon, if you have your calendar marked for Amazon Prime Day in July), summer is a great time to stock up on discounted games. If you're a PC player, Humble is currently holding a Capcom Publisher Sale that features some incredible deals on Capcom games. Some of our favorites include 58% off Dragon's Dogma 2, 67% off Monster Hunter: World, and 50% off Resident Evil 4 Remake, but there's plenty more to dig through. You can see more of our favorite picks below, but if you want to see the full breakdown of discounted games, head to Capcom's Publisher Sale page here at Humble. Humble Capcom Publisher Sale If you're already a Humble Choice member, you'll actually save a little bit extra on...

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Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July 2025

Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly lineup of games for July 2025, which also marks 15 years of PS Plus. PS Plus launched on June 29, 2010. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Sony Interactive Entertainment's VP, Global Services, Global Sales and Business Operations, Nick Maguire, thanks fans for their support of PlayStation during this time. “From all of us at Sony Interactive Entertainment, we want to send out a huge thank you to all our fans for your support throughout these years,” Maguire said. “We hope you can join us for a number of celebratory activities we have planned this summer to commemorate this incredible milestone. But first, here are the July Monthly Games for PlayStation Plus members available July 1...

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Netflix Delisting 20+ Games, Including Hades and Monument Valley

Netflix is delisting over 20 mobile games in July, including fan-favorite titles Hades and Monument Valley. In the latest clue that Netflix's gaming division could be troubled, Engadget spotted that 22 games were set to exit the subscription service. It's not clear why, or if they will be replaced with alternative titles, but What's On Netflix cites the removals trim the streaming giant's gaming catalog by almost 20%. Most games will disappear on or around July 15, although dates may vary. It's unclear if they'll be made available for mobile players via other services or stores. Games leaving Netflix Games on July 1: Battleship Braid, Anniversary Edition Carmen Sandiego CoComelon: Play with JJ Death’s Door Diner Out: Merge Cafe Dumb...

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Little Nightmares 3 Has a Release Date — and There's a Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition

Bandai Namco went big on little things last night — specifically, Little Nightmares 3, confirming it'll release on October 10. And if that seems very far away, I have good news: anyone who pre-orders a digital version of Little Nightmares 3 will get to revisit the game that started it all with Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition as an early access title between now and launch day. There's also an all-new season of the Little Nightmares themed podcast series on the way, The Sounds of Nightmares, and a comic book — Little Nightmares: Descent to Nowhere — also kicking off in October. Before then, however, a young adult book called Little Nightmares: The Lonely Ones is out in September. Phew. Got all that? The comic book? Published by...

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Palworld's Big Terraria Update Adds Fishing, Salvaging, a Pal Trust Mechanic, and Much More

The Palworld x Terraria update has launched, bringing fishing, salvaging, bigger towns, a Pal trust mechanic and more in one of the biggest patches the game has seen since its early access release last year. Update v0.6.0 adds the collaboration with Terraria, Re-Logic’s hugely popular sandbox game. It includes a unique dungeon featuring enemies from Terraria, and the ability to collect materials in the dungeon to create equipment from the world of the game. The Moon Lord, a boss from Terraria, is now a raid boss in Palworld. But the Terraria content is just one part of the update itself. Not only are there PlayStation 5 dedicated servers, but a number of new features. These include fishing, a salvage system, three new types of...

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Dying Light: Retouched Update Enhances Audio and Visuals This Week as Thousands Continue Playing the 10-Year-Old Zombie Game

Techland is taking players back to Harran after 10 years with a surprise free content release for the original Dying Light that it’s calling the Retouched update. Come June 26, 2025, the thousands of players who haven’t been able to let go of the 2015 zombie parkour hit will be treated to improvements that should improve the experience across the board. The Dying Light: Retouched update includes visual enhancements, a remastered soundtrack, and more for players across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S. IGN has asked Techland about a potential Nintendo Switch version of the Retouched update. So, let's set the record straight: the Retouched Update is about squeezing out even more from the Dying Light...

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Maxroll’s BitCraft Online Guides

In BitCraft Online, a new Sandbox MMORPG developed by Clockwork Labs, the world is shaped by adventurers, with a player-driven economy on a unified server, and in-depth systems for professions, crafting, and building. Each player can claim their very own plot of land, expand it into a Settlement, and even create empires with the help of others. Maxroll put together an extensive BitCraft Online guide to help you get started. Maxroll's BitCraft Beginner's Guide Maxroll’s BitCraft Beginner's Guide is your gateway to understanding the game's essential systems and mechanics, from setting your first Home and earning Hex Coins, to working with fellow players to build thriving communities. The guide will teach you learn how to navigate early...

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Jurassic World Evolution 3 No Longer Includes Generative AI Portraits Following Fan Backlash

Frontier Developments is walking back the use of generative AI in Jurassic World Evolution 3 following backlash from fans. Jurassic World Evolution 3 finally sprouted legs when its official reveal trailer was published as part of Summer Game Fest 2025 earlier this month. Its existence marked the end of a four-year wait for a third game in the dinosaur strategy simulation franchise, but much of the excitement was quickly soured when fans discovered that Frontier had used controversial generative AI technology to create certain scientist portraits in-game. Shortly after this realization, fans gathered to campaign against the use of AI in Jurassic World Evolution 3 in hopes that Frontier would reverse its decision in favor of content...

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Sony Highlights 4 New PlayStation VR2 Games as Concern Over Lack of Support Grows

Sony has given PlayStation VR2 (PSVR 2) owners some much-needed love by showing off four new VR games coming to fans within the next year. The company detailed some of the PSVR 2 games players can look forward to in a PlayStation Blog post. The four titles are Dreams of Another, Grit and Valor – 1949, Hotel Infinity, and Meteora, with each offering a completely different virtual-reality experience from the last. Dreams of Another Topping the list of new PSVR 2 games is Q-Games’ latest entry in the PixelJunk series, Dreams of Another. This is one VR game that players already knew about, but its appearance today still comes with a new look at its mesmerizing gameplay and how virtual reality will allow players to thoroughly explore...

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Warcraft Movie Director Duncan Jones Returns With First Look at Rogue Trooper Adaptation

A film adaptation of the classic British comic Rogue Trooper is on the way — and the first look images for the film have officially arrived, featuring What We Do in the Shadows stars Jemaine Clement and Matt Berry. Rogue Trooper is written, directed, and produced by Duncan Jones, whose last movie, Mute, came out in 2018. Jones also directed the 2016 Warcraft movie, 2011's Source Code, and 2009's Moon. The batch of images gives fans a nice glimpse into the world of the animated film, which used facial capture tech to bring some characters to life. Dunkirk star Aneurin Barnard debuts as the Rogue Trooper, while Clement and Berry can be seen as Mr. Brass and Mr. Bland, two battleground looters who will undoubtedly be a big dose of comic...

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Dying Light: The Beast – 5 Tips for Surviving Castor Woods | IGN First

Dying Light: The Beast lead producer Szymon Strauss shares five tips for helping you survive the zombie apocalypse in Dying Light: The Beast, the upcoming new standalone entry in the first-person, melee-plus-parkour action-adventure series. This is the final exclusive piece of our month-long IGN First coverage on Dying Light: The Beast. If you missed any of our other content, get caught up on our hands-on preview, our 30-minute extended gameplay video, the deep dive on the Chimera boss battles you'll fight, the weapons overview, and a closer look at the Castor Woods setting. Dying Light: The Beast will be released on August 22 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Wishlist it on Steam if you're interested. Ryan McCaffrey is IGN's...

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.0.6 is Here — Check Out the Patch Notes

Ubisoft's next big patch for Assassin's Creed Shadows arrives tomorrow, June 25, 2025, and the publisher has now detailed everything included. As we knew already, Title Update 1.0.6 includes the game's next story pack, which introduces a new Ally character for Naoe and Yasuke played by Critical Role's Robbie Daymond. Players will meet Rufino, Daymond's character, and get to hang out with him at their hideout — though whether you can also romance him is unconfirmed. Another big addition that was previously announced is a new Nightmare Difficulty option. Today brings further detail on what this will comprise, with perfect parries required to deflect hits without taking any damage, fewer combat resources, plus smarter enemies able to see...

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Elden Ring Nightreign's Centaur Nightlord Is the Next Boss To Get The Everdark Sovereign Treatment This Week

Elden Ring Nightreign is adding its next enhanced Everdark Sovereign boss into the game. Fulghor, Champion of the Nightglow will be the next Nightlord to get an enhanced version, arriving on June 26. The update goes live at 7am PDT / 4pm CEST / 11pm JST on June 26, as a new target for a Nightfarer expedition. If the big guy is anything like the previous Everdark Sovereign, you'll have to successfully take down the base version of the Nightlord at least once to challenge its more difficult variant. Developer FromSoftware started rolling these Everdark Sovereigns out in a surprise drop last week, with the addition of a souped-up Gaping Jaw challenge. These enhanced bosses can throw a lot at the player. Adel, Baron of the Night's...

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Gloomy Eyes, a Tim Burton-esque Cozy Horror Adventure Game, Announced for PC and Consoles

Introducing Gloomy Eyes, a new "self co-op" cozy horror adventure with a Tim Burton-esque, The Nightmare Before Christmas artistic vibe that has you playing as two different characters, each with their own powers and abilities – and sometimes you'll control both of them at the same time to solve the game's puzzles. Belgian developer Fishing Cactus sets up Gloomy Eyes as such: "In a world plunged into eternal night and torn by conflict between the living and the undead, one faint glimmer of hope still flickers in the hearts of two special souls. Gloomy Eyes tells the tale of Gloomy, a sweet zombie boy, and Nena, a mischievous human girl, who defy the rules by teaming up and embarking on a quest to bring back the daylight." The levels...

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Chicken Run: Eggstraction Is an 'Action-Stealth Video Game' Starring The Last of Us' Bella Ramsey and Chicken Shop Date Creator Amelia Dimoldenberg

There’s a new Chicken Run video game in development, and its voice cast is sure to ruffle some feathers. Chicken Run: Eggstraction, from Outright Games, is described as an “action-stealth” video game that is of course based on the Chicken Run franchise. It’s a top-down, heist game that picks up where Aardman's 2023 film Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget left off. Expect a launch this fall on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. What’s interesting here is Chicken Run: Eggstraction’s voice cast. It sees Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie in HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation, and Josie Sedgwick-Davies return to voice Molly and Frizzle from Dawn of the Nugget. But it’s also got Chicken Shop Date...

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