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French President Macron Congratulates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer For Creating 'One of the Best-Rated Games in History'

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive must be used to compliments by now — its RPG released a little over a week ago and is already universally acclaimed by players and critics alike — but I don't think anyone had "a hat tip from French President Emmanuel Macron" on their bingo card this week. That's exactly what happened, though. Taking to Instagram, Macron congratulated the team on its success, writing: "A million copies and to date, one of the best-rated games in history: and yes, it's French!" "Congratulations to Sandfall Interactive and all the creators of Expedition 33. You are a shining example of French audacity and creativity," Macron added, as translated by Google and spotted by PC Gamer. We already...

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The Wheel of Time 'AAA Open-World RPG' Is Legit, Its Developers Insist, but Don't Hold Your Breath for a Release Date — It Could Be a PS6 and Next Xbo

It’s fair to say the recent announcement of a The Wheel of Time video game being in the works caught fans by surprise — and sparked a healthy dose of skepticism online. The announcement, reported first by Hollywood trade publication Variety, described an upcoming “AAA open-world role-playing game” for PC and consoles based on Robert Jordan’s much-loved 14-book series The Wheel of Time. A three-year development period was also mentioned. It’s in development at iwot Studios’ new Montreal-based game developer, which is led by former Warner Bros. Games executive Craig Alexander. Alexander oversaw development for all Turbine (now WB Games Boston) franchises, including The Lord of the Rings Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and Asheron's...

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Modders Create 12-Player Co-Op With the Developer's Blessing — and Now They’re Working on Raid-Style Missions With ‘B

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 modders have been doing fantastic work with the game ever since its record-breaking release last year. But their latest breakthrough is perhaps the greatest yet. Tom, aka Warhammer Workshop, the modder behind Space Marine 2’s excellent Astartes Overhaul, signaled the release of 12-player co-op this week and it looks fantastic. Gameplay footage shows multiple players taking on a Tyranid Trygon Prime in a battle reminiscent of an MMO boss fight. This is not something players thought possible, given vanilla Space Marine 2 supports up to three-player co-op only. But the modding team has not only broken through that barrier to hit 12-player co-op — with the support of developer Saber Interactive itself —...

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AU Deals: Death Star Sized Discounts on Early May The 4th Bargains, Mad Monster Hunter Deals, and More!

Thank your own personal deity--possibly Bhunivelze--it's Friday! Whether you’re trying to stash cash ahead of tax time or just looking for an excuse to finally dive into that game your mates won’t shut up about, a ton of today’s gaming deals are worth making room for. Stop reading and get scrolling to save a bundle. This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I've cracked some kwama eggs to bake a 23-shaped cake for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. My core launch memory of this seminal RPG was one of awe and s'wit questions. Like, by the Nine, does this horizon stretch out forever beyond the starter port of Seyda Neen?! And what madness is this level of freedom where I can grind into being a magic-bow-packing, flying wizard demigod? Oh, how...

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Every Minecraft Nerf Blaster You Can Buy Right Now

Among the biggest franchises in gaming, Minecraft surprisingly goes hand in hand with Nerf blasters. With Hasbro adapting Mojang Studios’ most iconic weapons and creatures, these are some of the wildest guns you can take into a Nerf battle. Now that the Minecraft movie is becoming bigger than ever — with screenings of a Block Party Edition announced following the film hitting $700 million at the box office — there’s never been a better time to show your appreciation for the legendary 3D world with a good blaster. We've gathered all of the Nerf Minecraft collaborations you can buy right now below to help get you started. Minecraft Bow Inspired by the bow used in Minecraft, this Bow Dart Blaster comes with authentic string-priming...

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Blizzard Keeps Its Fans in the Loop With Overwatch 2 Stadium Summer Roadmap

Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled its Overwatch 2 Stadium roadmap for 2025, teasing some of the heroes and features it plans to add in Season 17, Season 18, Season 19, and beyond. The team behind the pioneering hero shooter dived into the details of its new mode’s past, present, and future with a Director’s Take blog post from game director Aaron Keller. It comes with a surprise summer roadmap now that the mode has been available for a little longer than a week, while also clarifying how the mode got its start and how it’s performed so far. Stadium Gets 7 New Heroes This Summer The Stadium rollout will press forward when new Damage hero Freja joins its limited roster with a mid-season patch for Season 16, but it’s Season 17 in June...

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The LEGO Batman Forever Batmobile Is Available for Preorder Now

The official LEGO Batman Forever Batmobile set is up for preorder directly through LEGO's website. This 909 piece set costs $99.99 and release August 1st, 2025. This set is an intricate recreation of the Batmobile from the 1995 film Batman Forever, starring Val Kilmer as Batman/ Bruce Wayne, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, and Jim Carrey famously (infamously?) as the Riddler. Preorder the LEGO Batman Forever Batmobile The set itself is a faithful to-scale model of the on-screen Batmobile, complete with the blue neon lights and rims and other features. The sleek shape and design is very reminscent of the time, making this the perfect shelf filler for fans of the Schumacher/ Burton-era Batman films. It also includes a Batman Forever...

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Project Egoist Codes (May 2025)

Last updated on May 01, 2025 - Added new Project Egoist codes! Looking for codes for the newly released Project Egoist? You've come to the right place. By using the codes we've found, you can boost your cash and spend it on Gacha for Emotes, MVP Animations, Goal Effects, and more. Working Project Egoist Codes (May 2025) 1MVISITS - 10,000 Cash 10kActive - 20,000 Cash 20kLikes - 10,000 Cash 10kLikes - 10,000 Cash ProjectEgoistRelease - 3,000 Cash ThanksFor5kFollowEvent - 2,500 Cash ThanksFor10kFollowEvent - 2,500 Cash ProjectEgoist - 1,000 Cash All the codes above have been tested as working at the time of submission. However, codes with unknown expiry dates may stop working at any time. Spotted a new code we haven't included or...

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Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck: Battle of the Handhelds

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct finally revealed exactly what the Nintendo Switch 2 can do and what it costs. But alongside the hype came the burden of realization: Consoles are getting expensive. Nintendo Switch 2’s price has breached into the realm of what I’d expect from handheld gaming PCs, which cost anywhere from $400 to $900. But it’s not just the hardware that’s more expensive – the games are getting more expensive too, making the affordability of the original Switch a distant dream. Compared to the Steam Deck, which was once far more expensive than the Switch, Valve’s handheld gaming PC and the Nintendo Switch 2 are in a similar lane. So if you’re looking to get into the handheld gaming scene, which is better? Nintendo Switch 2...

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The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook Is the Coziest Gift You Can Get for Under $20

I've put way too many hours into Stardew Valley building my own cozy little farm. And although taking care of a farm is its own full-time job, I always try to find time to make every character's favorite foods. The recipes in Stardew Valley can be pretty simple but the final pixelated result always looks appetizing to me. I've definitely imagined what each dish tastes like as I whip it up in the game, but I never really thought about making the recipes in real life until I came across the Stardew Valley cookbook. The official cookbook for the game was written in collaboration with the game's creator ConcernedApe (Eric Barone). As someone who loves Stardew Valley and cooking, I've put this video game cookbook at the top of my gift...

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Helldivers 2 CEO Says You'll 'Sh*t Your Pants' Over What's Coming Down the Pipe

Helldivers 2 is gearing up for some news, and developer Arrowhead Game Studios seems confident it will impress. Or, as Arrowhead's CEO is framing it, you might want to prepare yourself. As spotted by VideoGamer, Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani was discussing Helldivers 2 in the game's Discord when a user asked him if he could "offer up anything, however small, of what's coming down the pipe." His response? "You'll shit your pants." While not specific about what's in store, it does at least give us an idea of the impact of what's in store. And the possible consequences to our britches, too. Jorjani took a few other questions, with some notable mentions of wanting to add more bladed weapons and some thoughtful responses to worries about...

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Be Playable in September 2025… at an Australian Museum

IGN can reveal the Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable in an Australian museum in September 2025. Team Cherry’s long in development game is one of the most anticipated in the world, and has topped the Steam wishlist chart for years. The studio, which is based in Adelaide, South Australia, has yet to say when Silksong will be released beyond a vague 2025 window, but we at least know it will be playable for those who can be at Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, from September 18. Silksong will be playable at the Melbourne museum as part of a video game exhibition called Game Worlds, which will also include displays that delve into the game’s design and artistic direction. ACMI co-curators Bethan Johnson and Jini...

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Ex-Bethesda Veteran Explains Why Its Games Like Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Starfield Will Always Have Loading Screens

Bethesda games are known for their sometimes lengthy loading screens. At a time when developers are aiming for as little loading as possible, it remains a big part of the Bethesda game experience. Just look at Starfield, Bethesda’s first brand new IP in years, and of course the recently released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which is going down very well with fans. With the advent of SSDs and improvements in technology, spending a lot of time waiting for a loading screen to do its business in a video game can feel archaic in 2025. But one former Bethesda developer has cautioned that they will probably always be a part of Bethesda games because of the way Bethesda games are designed. As fans of the studio’s work will know...

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Best Bethesda RPGs, Ranked

It’s rare that a developer becomes synonymous with a single genre, but Bethesda has its signature style so locked down it’s a wonder we don’t just call the entire field of first-person open-world Western RPGs “Skyrimlikes” or “Oblivionvanias.” In the three decades since The Elder Scrolls: Arena debuted, Bethesda Game Studios has emerged as a juggernaut in the triple-A space, earning a rabid fanbase, massive sales, and a $7.5 billion acquisition from Microsoft, solely on the strength of its tried and true design principles. Bethesda’s been responsible for some big hits and even bigger misses over the years, and since the shocking (but not really) release of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remaster has us all rethinking our long-calcified...

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Formula Legends is Art of Rally Meets F1

Italian studio 3DClouds has revealed Formula Legends, an Art of Rally-inspired take on arcade-style, open-wheel racing that pays (unlicensed) tribute to over 50 years of Formula 1 racing. 3DClouds gave IGN an early look at how the game is shaping up and, while elements like AI behaviour are still being honed, the level of commitment to recreating a variety of eras of F1 is already very impressive. Formula Legends will feature 16 car models, each with seven different liveries. The cars may be chunky, toy-style caricatures of the real things but, clad in their off-brand odes to some of the most iconic racecar designs in history, the inspiration behind each one is very clear. Sound has been a big focus for the team, which is good to...

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Nearly 5 Years After Fortnite Was Blocked From iPhones in the U.S., Epic Boss Tim Sweeney Says It’s About to Come Back

Fortnite will return to the U.S. iOS App Store and iPhones next week after a significant court ruling, Epic boss Tim Sweeney has said. Yesterday, April 30, a U.S. Federal District Court in California found that Apple wilfully violated a court order in the Epic Games v. Apple case that required Apple to enable developers to offer their customers alternative ways to make purchases outside apps. In a tweet, Sweeney put forward a “peace proposal” to Apple, which Epic has battled against in the courts for years now. “If Apple extends the court's friction-free, Apple-tax-free framework worldwide, we'll return Fortnite to the App Store worldwide and drop current and future litigation on the topic,” Sweeney said. In January, IGN reported on...

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Evil Dead: The Game Pulled From Storefronts 3 Years After Release, but Servers Will Remain Online

Evil Dead: The Game is no longer available to buy after its publisher began pulling it from digital storefronts. The asymmetric multiplayer game based on the much-loved action horror franchise launched in 2022 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. IGN’s Evil Dead: The Game review returned an 8/10. We said: “Evil Dead: The Game is an asymmetric multiplayer game of cat and mouse that’s compelling and exhilarating, despite being rough around the edges - much like the horror/comedies that inspired it.” A Game of the Year Edition launched a year later, but clearly failed to have the desired impact on player numbers. In September 2023 the Nintendo Switch version was canceled and content development was halted. Now, three years after launch...

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Codemasters ‘Pausing’ Development Plans on Future Rally Games

Codemasters has confirmed that no further expansions will be released for 2023’s EA Sports WRC, and that the team has “reached the end of the road” working on the game. Unfortunately, alongside this news comes the additional confirmation that Codemasters is also “pausing development plans on future rally titles.” The veteran UK racing studio published the announcement via EA.com. “Our WRC partnership was a culmination of sorts for our Codemasters journey with off-road racing, spanning decades through titles like Colin McRae Rally, and Dirt,” reads the studio’s statement. “We’ve provided a home for every rally enthusiast, striving tirelessly to push the boundaries and deliver the exhilarating thrill of driving on the ragged edge. We’ve...

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AU Deals: Doom Dark Ages' RRP Gets Ripped and Torn, Insane Star Wars and Persona Bundles, and More!

Gaming deals are dropping faster than a Blue Shell on your head in Mario Kart, and my roundup for today has something for every platform. Whether you’re looking to burn rubber in a racing sim, cast spells in a wizarding world, or just roll crap up into a giant ball of joy, a bargain exists for you here. With discounts slashing up to 83% off, now’s the perfect time to plug in, power up, and grab some polygon-or pixel-packed treasures before they vanish. This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm celebrating the 28th birthday of Soul Blade, a PS1 fighter I adored back in the day. Forbearer of Namco's SoulCalibur series, 'Soul Edge,' as it was called in NTSC regions, wowed us early with its absolutely phenomenal pre-rendered intro movie...

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La Quimera Early Access Review

Editor's note: La Quimera was originally set to fully release on April 25, but it was unexpectedly delayed that same day. A developer update on April 29 didn't provide a new release date, but did say La Quimera would now be launching in Early Access whenever it did arrive. This announcement came well after our review of what we were initially told would be the full game was largely complete – however, the update post indicates that the content at its new launch will be the same as what we played, so we have decided to publish this as a review of the Early Access version. I have to admit, I’m a sucker for direct-to-video sequels. There’s something about being five Tremors movies deep where all pretense is abandoned, and we all know...

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Borderlands 4 State of Play April 2025: Everything Announced

Gearbox Software just wrapped up its Borderlands 4 State of Play, revealing 20 minutes of new gameplay and details from its highly anticipated looter shooter. The presentation hops right into the action with the promise that the 2025 Borderlands entry is the studio’s best and most grounded outing yet, promising major gameplay changes that range from new traversal abilities to loot drop formula changes. Gearbox managed to fill the 20-minute showcase with reveals about how Borderlands 4 ups the ante with new mechanics and refreshed existing features, and we’ve got all the highlights right here. Movement Abilities Every Borderlands title updates its traversal mechanics in new ways, and Borderlands 4 looks to be no different. We’ve seen...

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10 Video Game Cookbooks That Bring Your Favorite In-Game Recipes to Life

Video games and cooking go together more than you might think. Tons of RPGs and simulation games have some form of cooking mechanic or, at the very least, delicious-looking food. From the cozy familiarity of meals from Stardew Valley to fantastical feasts in The Witcher, I can personally say I've encountered tons of animated food I wish was real. Well, turns out it can be. Gaming cookbooks offer an opportunity to learn unique recipes while immersing yourself in the lore of a world you love. Getting the materials you need might not be as fun as in-game adventuring or farming, but the end result is more than worth it. Whether you're passionate about a specific game, are looking for gift ideas, or just love some themed recipes, here's our...

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The Best Star Wars Gifts for Adult Fans of the Franchise

With the so many different reasons to celebrate Star Wars sprinkled throughout the year, there's never a wrong time to shop for Star Wars merch. If you're a fan of the franchise or know someone else that is, we’re here to make your Star Wars gift shopping a lot easier. We’ve assembled a list of some of the best Star Wars gifts we’ve found online, from books and Blu-rays to video games, shirts, and LEGO gift sets. So, without further ado, here are some of the best ways to bring a galaxy far, far away into your home. Star Wars Gifts for Gamers There’s an absolute ton of great Star Wars video games available right now on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC, whether that’s Star Wars Jedi Survivor or LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. But...

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TMNT: The Last Ronin II Ends in Major Tragedy for the New Turtles

Warning: this article contains spoilers for TMNT: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution #5! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin has always been a particularly dark and tragic take on the TMNT franchise. After all, this saga started in a futuristic world where Michelangelo was the sole surviving member of the Turtle family, a lone hero pursuing one final quest of revenge. The original series ended on a hopeful note, with the birth of a new generation of Turtles, but even that birth was countered by Michelangelo’s death. As the sequel, TMNT: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution, comes to a close, it’s clear that darkness and tragedy are still at the forefront of this universe. No sooner do the new Turtles come out of hiding to save...

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Roadmap Includes Free Updates Driven by Community Feedback and DLC Details

Ubisoft has outlined its plans for the first year of post-launch content for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, including promises to add features like new game+, more difficulty settings, additional story content, and more. The Assassin’s Creed company detailed all of its plans for 2025 in a four-and-a-half-minute roadmap update video published today. It’s a brief but enlightening video with a specific schedule for May and June as the team behind the latest stealth-action entry plots out how it will keep fans coming back with free updates throughout the year. The drops begin soon with The Works of Luis Frois, the first of a few free story add-ons, which is set to drop in early May. It’ll be accompanied by a Codex update and a few...

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World of Warcraft Is Getting a One-Button Option That Will Automatically Cast the Ideal Next Spell — but at a Cost

Blizzard is preparing to add a new feature to World of Warcraft that might sound strange at first: an option to have the game tell you what spell you should optimally cast next in combat, with an additional option to simply let the game cast the ideal next spell for you. Today, in a lengthy video interview between game director Ion Hazzikostas, Team Liquid raid leader Maximum, and content creator Dratnos, it was announced that the upcoming World of Warcraft patch 11.1.7 a new feature will be added called Rotation Assist. Rotation Assist, when turned on, will highlight in combat the recommended next ability for your character to use based on class, specialization, and the combat situation. Additionally, the feature will come with an...

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Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May 2025

Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for May 2025. As revealed in a post on the PlayStation Blog, PS Plus members can download Ark: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun for free from May 6 to June 2. It’s worth noting that Until Dawn, which was rumored to be a May PS Plus game, is not on the list. Here’s the official blurb on each game, courtesy of Sony: Ark: Survival Ascended | PS5 Are you ready to form a tribe, tame and breed hundreds of species of dinosaurs and other primeval creatures, explore, craft, build, and fight your way to the top of the food-chain? Your new world awaits in this survival sim, reimagined from the ground-up with Unreal Engine 5, with high-end graphic features, advanced...

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The Developers Behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hundred Line Recommend Playing Each Others' Games

There's certainly been no shortage of games in the last month or so, and it's easy for games to get lost in the proverbial avalanche. In a show of mutual admiration, though, two leads behind two RPGs, both of which launched in the same week, are promoting each others' games to fans. As spotted by GamesRadar, Kazutaka Kodaka — creator of Danganronpa and co-director behind the recently released The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy — shouted out players reaching a milestone in his own game. Then, he went on to shout out another current RPG in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. "Even after you finish Expedition 33, this Japanese cult game will still be here, waiting for you!" said Kodaka. He went on to praise Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in a...

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gets Its First Discount for Xbox Series X

Woot's Spring Video Game Sale has had plenty of excellent gaming goodies to check out, and this discount is another great addition to its selection of deals. Assassin's Creed Shadows for Xbox Series X has been discounted there for the first time, currently marked down to $54.99. This is a 21% discount from its list price of $69.99. Assassin’s Creed Shadows (XSX) for $54.99 If you've had this one on your list to play, there's no better time than now to pick it up. Woot states that the deal only has seven days left or will end once it's sold out, though, so act fast to pick it up at this price. If you're still on the fence about adding this game to your library, it's worth noting that we had a lot of praise for Assassin's Creed Shadows...

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Shotgun Cop Man Review

With your hands full of guns and a warrant for the Devil’s arrest in your pocket, Shotgun Cop Man sends you on a nonstop blitz of new ideas. This short and sweet action-platformer continually reinvents itself across 10 clever worlds, leaving little room for a good idea to get stale. Once I mastered its distinct style of projectile-based movement, barrelling through the circles of hell turned into a pure power fantasy. Even though it’s harder than it should be to chase high scores and better times, I still had a blast gunning for a more optimized run after the credits rolled. Shotgun Cop Man’s goofy vibes, flashy acrobatics, and time attack setup transported me back to my middle school days of bypassing the browser security settings in...

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