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Minecraft Gets a Free Map of Iconic Underground Tokyo Location, Thanks to Japanese Government

The Japanese government has released a Minecraft map of the world’s largest underground flood prevention facility. Not only is it free to download, but it lets you explore one of the Tokyo area’s lesser-known iconic locations from the comfort of your home. The Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, known as G-Cans for short, is a real-life disaster prevention facility. It is best-known for its “pressure adjustment water tank” — a huge cavernous space with 59 massive pillars. A truly epic looking, boss battle-worthy location, it is G-Can’s most iconic sight, and even has the nickname “underground temple” (chika shinden) in Japan. With bags of atmosphere, it also gets used as a location for music videos, Japanese TV...

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Venture to the Source of a Deadly Curse in Wizardry Variants Daphne

Beware: The Abyss has opened and the curse of death is spreading across a world that's falling into despair. In the free-to-play Wizardry Variants Daphne, you do everything you can to brace yourself before diving into the pit that's the source of the curse. Expect failure, expect death, but also expect an RPG journey built around Wizardry's hardcore dungeon-crawling legacy. Wizardry Variants Daphne takes place in a doomed world that's being consumed by the forces of the dead. A generational seal holding back a twisted warlock has failed, and now the warlock's curse emanates from the depths of the Abyss. The decay needs to be stopped, but a job like stopping a death-obsessed warlock comes with a very high body count. Wizardry Variants...

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Exclusive: Behaviour Tells Us Everything We Need to Know About Five Nights at Freddy's in Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight is just weeks away from celebrating its ninth anniversary, so developer Behaviour Interactive is rolling out the party favor fans have begged to see for years: Five Nights at Freddy’s. A Chapter based on Scott Cawthon’s legendary animatronic horror series will finally, officially arrive in Dead by Daylight June 17, marking the end of a long wait and the beginning of another year of more crossovers, quality-of-life fixes, and more. It’s a collaboration years in the making, and we got a first look at how it’s shaping up. IGN sat down to interview Dead by Daylight Creative Director Dave Richard and Killer Designer Jason Guzzo ahead of the upcoming Chapter’s public test build (PTB), which launches today at 9 a.m. PT / 12...

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Dead by Daylight Devs' Most-Wanted Killers Include The Thing and Cujo

Five Nights at Freddy’s is finally coming to Dead by Daylight, but developer Behaviour Interactive still has a solid list of horror icons it wants to add to its collection. The team behind the popular asymmetrical horror experience spoke about its hopes and dreams during a conversation with IGN. As you might have guessed, the studio is always thinking about the next Killers and Survivors it can add to its lineup. What you might not know, though, is that some members of the team have their sights set on specific names. I have been here for two and a half years, and I have been on a crusade to figure out how to get The Thing into Dead by Daylight. Killer Designer and horror aficionado Jason Guzzo has helped bring infamous Killers, such...

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Exclusive: Dead by Daylight Devs Detail Authentic Five Nights at Freddy's Gameplay Included in New Chapter

Behaviour Interactive has revealed a closer look at its new Killer, Springtrap, and how his creative abilities will help Five Nights at Freddy’s fans feel right at home in Dead by Daylight when launch arrives June 17, 2025. Behaviour shared new information about its latest horror crossover with IGN ahead of the upcoming Chapter’s public test build (PTB) today. This deep dive includes first details on Springtrap’s classic Five Nights at Freddy’s-inspired powers following his reveal earlier this month, along with how the lumbering animatronic will utilize a jump scare mechanic unlike anything seen in Behaviour’s asymmetrical horror game thus far. The studio says its highly anticipated crossover Chapter is positioned to be “one of the...

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sells 3.3 Million in 33 Days — Not Bad for a Game Some Thought Was Going to Get Crushed by The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has hit another impressive milestone: 3.3 million sales in 33 days. That’s a lot of threes! Publisher Kepler Interactive and developer Sandfall Interactive announced the sales today, after the turn-based RPG crossed 1 million sales in its first three days of release. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched on April 24 across PC and console, but also straight into Xbox Game Pass as a day-one title. It also launched up against Bethesda’s RPG behemoth The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. But despite being in a subscription service and having that tough competition, Clair Obscur has carved out a significant slice of sales success for itself. It’s worth noting the 3.3 million sales figure does not include...

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GTA-Style Game MindsEye Has a New Gameplay Trailer, a $60 Price Point, and a Content Rollout Plan

MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy has released a new trailer for the game, confirmed its $59.99 price tag, and revealed exactly what players can expect from launch in terms of content. Build A Rocket Boy, led by former Rockstar North veteran Leslie Benzies, confirmed a June 10, 2025 release date for MindsEye for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Here’s the official blurb: Perhaps more interesting is MindsEye’s PC-only game creation system, which lets players build their own experiences using all the MindsEye assets. The $59.99 price, the studio said, is “a refreshing departure from the standard $70~$80 AAA price tag.” But what, exactly, do you get for your $60? At launch, there is of course the...

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PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June 2025 Confirmed, Plus Bonus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog Games Announced

Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June 2025 lineup, as well as bonus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog games. In a PlayStation Blog post announcing the Days of Play 2025 promotional event, Sony confirmed the four monthly games for June 2025, which are available for all PlayStation Plus members beginning May 28 with Destiny 2: The Final Shape. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June 2025: NBA 2K25 | PS5, PS4 (available June 3) Alone in the Dark (2024) | PS5 (available June 3) Bomb Rush Cyberfunk | PS5, PS4 (available June 3) Destiny 2: The Final Shape | PS5, PS4 (available May 28) Bonus titles coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog were also announced. These are in addition to Sony’s...

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Monster Hunter Wilds Developers Detail May 28 Ver. 1.011 Update

Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuya Tokuda has revealed what's coming up in the May 28 Ver. 1.011 update, including "an abundance of new features and changes to the game including a collaboration with Street Fighter 6." In his latest Director's Letter, Tokuda said the team wanted "to provide more great content for you to enjoy as well as make various adjustments to make Monster Hunter Wilds even more fun to play," including new challenger, Street Fighter's Akuma. You'll get a full Arkuma armor set as well as layered armor, and whenever you have either set equipped, three items will be added to your item bar — assisted combo Akuma, Drive Impact, and Gou Hadoken (you can find out more about them on the official Monster Hunter website)...

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Davy x Jones Announced for PC

Blacktail developer Parasight has announced Davy x Jones, a new first-person action-adventure game for PC and consoles where you play as infamous pirate Davy Jones. The catch? You're headless, and you'll wield that severed skull – along with plenty of weapons – as you seek your revenge against Blackbeard. Yes, you've been betrayed, robbed, and beheaded, but when you awaken in a pirate hell, you'll make your way through with your sword, gun, and sharp severed wit. Loot treasure across "nine islands floating on an infinite sea of clouds" while also piloting Abby, your half-ship, half-whale that serves as your base, artillery, and ally. And yes, you can absolutely fire devastating cannons at your opponents. “If you've ever dreamed of...

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Dragon Quest 1& 2 HD-2D Remake First Impressions: Classic DQ Has Never Looked So Good

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...

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AU Deals: Banger Bargains on Elden Ring Nightreign, Indy Great Circle, Helldivers 2, Clair Obscur, and More!

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...

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The $13 Iniu 10,000mAh 45W Power Bank Includes a Detachable USB Type-C Cable Lanyard

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 times Steam Deck (40Whr) about 0.75 times Apple iPhone 16 (14Whr) about 2.1...

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AU Deals: The Best EOFY Gaming Deals in Australia for 2025!

It's time to get busy bargain huntin' in the second-best time of the year—end of financial. I've scoured every store worth shopping in for the cheapest prices on the games worth caring about. I'm also all about hooking you up with the occasional free game. Check back tomorrow for yet more deals, as this list is a living one! This Day in Gaming 🎂 Aussie bdays for notable games - Resident Evil – Code: Veronica (DC) 2000. Get - Monster Hunter Freedom (PSP) 2006. eBay - Rockstar Table Tennis (X360) 2006. Get - Urban Chaos: Riot Response (PS2,XB) 2006. eBay - Blur (PC,PS3,X360) 2010. eBay - Dead or Alive Dimensions (3DS) 2011. eBay Contents Nintendo Xbox PlayStation PC PC Gear LEGO Headphones TVs Nice Savings for Nintendo...

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Pizza Bandit Combines Gears of War and Overcooked for a Tasty Shooter Slice

You ever wonder who the first person to put peanut butter and chocolate together was? Part of me feels like whoever it was must be loaded; I mean, you’ve combined two already great flavors into something that Reese’s would more or less build a whole brand on. And then part of me thinks it plays out like the hypothetical guy who invented the Chicken McNugget in The Wire. A pat on the back from a big shot, and then it’s back to the basement to figure out a way to make the fries taste better. I don’t know the answer; I hope it's the former. But every now and then, you come across an idea, a combination of things, that’s so good that you wonder how nobody’s ever done it before. And every time my squad and I sprinted back to our...

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Star 'Absolutely Devastated' Over Backlash, Says People Wanted to See BioWare Fail

Dragon Age star Alix Wilton Regan has given her personal response to the backlash faced by last year's Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and blamed the "mixed reactions" on people who "wanted to see the game fail, or wanted to see [BioWare] fail." The actor, who plays the Female Inquisitor in both Dragon Age: Inquisition and Dragon Age: The Veilguard, told IGN that she was "absolutely devastated" to see BioWare's latest game fail to find a larger audience, despite mostly positive review scores from critics. Speaking during a new interview discussing her many iconic video game characters to date — as well as her role in Microsoft's upcoming Perfect Dark reboot — Wilton Regan said she had loved her time as BioWare's Inquisitor, though did not...

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Confirmed: Mortal Kombat 1 Won’t Get Any More DLC Characters or Story Chapters as NetherRealm ‘Needs to Shift Focus to the Next Project’

Warner Bros. has confirmed what Mortal Kombat 1 fans feared after the recent launch of the Definitive Edition: no new DLC characters or story chapters will be released for the game. Mortal Kombat 1 has sold 5 million copies, with the franchise now up to 100 million. Mortal Kombat 11 became the best-selling game in the franchise by passing Mortal Kombat X's nearly 11 million units sold worldwide soon after launch. By 2022, Mortal Kombat 11 had sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. Clearly, Mortal Kombat 1 has underperformed compared to previous games in the series. In a tweet on the official Mortal Kombat social media account, Warner Bros. acknowledged the disappointment the news will cause players, "but our team at NetherRealm...

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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Review in Progress

Hot off the heels of Palia, a great life sim that just consumed dozens of hours of my life, I actually can’t believe I’ve been sucked into yet another one only a few days later. With its witty writing and seemingly endless supply of charm, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has already stolen plenty of mine. The characters and story so far are both wonderfully goofy and much more substantial than I’m used to seeing in this genre, the RPG-like Life system of leveling up various jobs is really easy to get lost in, and it seems to have nailed the balance between day-in-the-life cozy activities and more action-packed exploration to the point where it’s really hard to predict what might happen next. I’m still pretty early on in what’s...

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Warhammer 40,000 Maker Games Workshop Is Doing So Well It’s Giving $27 Million to Its Staff

The boom time continues at Warhammer 40,000 maker Games Workshop, which has announced it’s handing out £20 million (approx. $27 million) to its staff as a bonus. The Nottingham, UK company behind the Warhammer tabletop games and their expansive settings, said that for the 52 weeks ending June 1, 2025, core revenue was £560 million, up from the £494.7 million in the previous period. Licensing revenue was £50 million, up from £31 million. Core profit is £210 million, up from £174.8 million, and licensing profit is £45 million, up from £27 million. That amounts to profit before tax of £255 million, up from £203 million. Off the back of those huge profits, and “in recognition of our staff’s contribution to these results,” Games Workshop...

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Fantasy Life i Is Getting Free DLC, In Response To All The Positive Reception

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is out, and it's already quite popular. In light of this, Level-5 has announced some free DLC is on the way, in recognition of the new Fantasy Life's positive reception. Announced on the Level-5 site, the developer has confirmed free DLC is coming to Fantasy Life i. While no release date is set yet, the team is teasing some new recipes, as well as new content to "update the world" (via Gematsu). It will also apparently allow players to utilize high-rarity weapons obtained from Treasure Groves and other sources. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time went live for early access on May 18, with its full launch on May 21. It quickly climbed the Steam charts and started drawing players in, whether...

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition Gets Swift Update After Players Blast Changes

Even though S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition released on May 20 offering free "fully remastered and optimized" upgrades for all owners of the original trilogy, developer GSC Game World has been under siege by a review bomb campaign after players discovered the Russian voice acting and "Soviet-era" landmarks had been quietly removed. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition includes remastered versions of Shadow of Chornobyl (2007), Clear Sky (2008), and Call of Prypiat (2009) with upgraded visuals, next-gen console optimizations, and expanded mod support. However, shortly after release, all games plummeted to a "mostly negative" rating on Steam as players flooded the review section to...

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Battlefield 2 At 20 – How Battlefield 2 Placed EA’s Shooter On The Map For Decades To Come

With two decades on the clock since its initial release in June 2005, EA’s Battlefield 2 still occupies a place of fondness in the hearts of PC gamers who have been initiated with its heady quality – and for good reason, too. Certainly, it’s no coincidence that with the release of every new Battlefield title, […] Continue reading...

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Elden Ring Nightreign Director Says Duos Were 'Kind of Overlooked and Neglected' as Main Focus Was on 3 Players

Elden Ring Nightreign will soon let players drop into the shifting lands of Limveld, exploring and fighting for survival either solo or in groups of three. For the duos out there though, it sounds like you'll need to be open to a third. In IGN's interview with Elden Ring Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki, the Nightreign lead discussed the choice to lean on solos and trios as the core experience options. When asked why there's no option for a pair of players to drop in together without a matchmade third player, Ishizaki said it was overlooked. "The simple answer is that this is simply something that was overlooked during development as just a two-player option, so we're very sorry about that," said Ishizaki. "As we said before, we set...

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Why PC Players Should Be Excited For Stellar Blade’s Upcoming Arrival

Though a quick look around the PC gaming scene might suggest that third-person actioners with an emphasis on melee combat are hardly rarified air, Stellar Blade from Korean developer Shift Up stands out from the crowd on account of being a rather special offering. From its ultra-glossy visual presentation and extraordinarily satisfying combat through to […] Continue reading...

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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Update is Live — Here's What's New

Square Enix has dropped an update for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, improving boat travel speed, critical hit rates and abilities, and introducing a new shortcut button that lets you map spells and abilities to specific buttons. As detailed on Steam, update Ver. 1.2.0.0 specifically addresses issues with three key areas: traversal, vocations, and battle. For the former, Square Enix said it had increased the movement speed when travelling by boat or using Ramia, as well as ensured that if you open the menu while travelling, you won't see your travel speed continually reset every time. You'll also find that critical hit rates for the Hero and Martial Artist have been increased, and The Hero's Falcon Slash and Gigaslash abilities, as well...

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Dev Rules Out Increasing 3-Player Co-Op Limit, Despite Modders Getting 12-Player Co-Op Working

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 developer Saber Interactive has said it has no plans to increase the maximum party size of three players for co-op, despite modders getting 12-player co-op up and running recently. Space Marine 2 limits squads to three players for PvE Operations, but it was hoped that this might increase for the upcoming horde mode, dubbed Siege. Not so, Tim Willits, Chief Creative Officer at developer Saber Interactive, told IGN in an exclusive Space Marine 2 interview to discuss the Siege mode. Willits said upping the player count to four for co-op made Operations missions too easy. “As we’ve mentioned in a past interview, sticking to three players for PvE game modes (including Siege Mode) has to do with the...

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FTC Finally Drops Challenge to Microsoft's 2023 Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Just days after losing its two-year-old objection to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the U.S.'s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially dropped its case. The FTC’s appeal to block Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to acquire the company behind Call of Duty was denied by San Francisco’s 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on May 7, further cementing the purchase that was originally announced in late 2022. It was a move decided by a three-judge panel that brought an end to the FTC’s questioning of the July 2023 decision to allow Microsoft to finalize its purchase. As we summarized at the time, Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has faced scrutiny from across the board for more than three years, both in the...

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JDM: Japanese Drift Master Review

Japan may be the birthplace and spiritual hub of drifting culture, but Poland is home to the incredible Bartosz Ostalowski. After losing both arms in an accident, he became a pro drifter and is the only professional sports driver in the world who steers with his foot. So yes, on paper, sure, it’s perhaps a little incongruous that JDM: Japanese Drift Master has been conceived and crafted in Central Europe. But it’s not unprecedented, and a simple matter of geography was clearly not going to stop Warsaw-based developer Gaming Factory putting together this reverential ode to the Japanese art of turning corners sideways, belching white smoke and looking cool while doing it. JDM is a good drift racer, with a weighty and approachable handling...

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Don't Expect Star Wars: Battlefront 3 Any Time Soon, Former DICE Developer Says, Despite Player Surge

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 might be enjoying a player resurgence, but fans shouldn't expect a Battlefront 3 announcement anytime soon. That's according to a former employee who worked on Star Wars: Battlefront 2's live operations at developer DICE, who has been responding to player questions on reddit. Star Wars: Battlefront 2, originally released in 2017, has seen its player count rise rapidly since the start of this month, fuelled by the franchise's annual May 4 celebrations and the critically-acclaimed return of Star Wars TV series Andor. The game's renewed popularity has fans clamouring for more — and to be fair, after eight years, you might expect publisher EA to have something up its sleeve. But, according to former live...

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Here's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's All-New Opening Movie

As we sneak ever-closer to the August release of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Konami has released the stealth game's opening movie. Though there are some gentle deviations, it should nonetheless both look and sound instantly familiar to fans of the original, from the moment the newspapers appear on screen and the James Bond-esque title song, reprised by original performer Cynthia Harrell, kicks in. The video teases several moments in the game itself — albeit without the context, of course — including Snake leaping backwards like an Olympic diver off the side of a waterfall, and Snake the Snake Eater eating a snake. So that's nice. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a remake of Konami's 2004 action espionage game of the...

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