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AU Deals: Lowest Evers on Elden Ring Erdtree Edition, Until Dawn, Sonic x Shadow, and More!

The Easter season of savings is in full swing, and I've found a banger line-up of game bargains across every major platform. Whether you're building out your backlog or chasing a couple of cult favourites you missed at launch, there’s never been a better time to snag some digital delights. Get scrolling to get saving! This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm celebrating the 17th bday of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2, the first game I ever reviewed for IGN AU! I'm all about its co-op PvE mode, called Terrorist Hunt, that my mates and I sank about a hundred hours into. Whether you do it via two-player split or 4P over Xbox Live, the concept is simple: survive a butt-clenching, one-shot-one-kill onslaught against thirty AI scumbags. I...

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Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Review in Progress

After about six hours of side scrolling through the dark fantasy dystopia of Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, I find myself equal parts captivated by a detailed world I’ve only just begun to understand, and worried the combat that takes place within it could wear thin throughout the supposed 40-hour runtime. The story has been really compelling so far, full of body horror monsters, an extremely dark society controlled by the creepiest people imaginable, and decisions that are designed to make you squirm. But in between visits to the nearest town and chatting with my growing party back at camp, I’ve been blowing my way through fights that aren’t very novel or challenging – and while it’s too early to say for sure, that already...

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This Massive Mass Effect Comics & Art Book Bundle Is Only $8.99 at Fanatical Right Now

Mass Effect is one of the most beloved RPG series of all time, with many fascinated by the characters, locations, and secrets hidden throughout its universe. If you're a huge fan of the games looking for more, Fanatical just relased a new bundle featuring 11 different Mass Effect graphic novels and art books. You can score almost $140 worth of items for just $8.99 with this bundle. Mass Effect Comics & Art Book Bundle Available Now at Fanatical There are two tiers available in this bundle. The first will give you access to three products for $1.99, while the second offers a total of 11 different books for $8.99. Eight different graphic novels, including the Mass Effect: Evolution series, are included in this bundle, each written by...

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Creator of Viral Charli XCX Apple Dance Sues Roblox for Using Dance in Dress to Impress Without Permission

Kelley Heyer, a TikTok influencer and creator of a viral dance to Charli XCX's song "Apple", is suing Roblox, alleging it used the "Apple Dance" in the game and profited off her work without her permission. If you're not exactly up on the hip trends of the youth, the "Apple Dance" is exactly what it says on the tin: a catchy dance conceived by Heyer and shared via TikTok to Charli XCX's song "Apple". The dance has become incredibly popular, to the point of being shouted out in Charli XCX's tour and shared on Charli XCX's TikTok. So it's unsurprising that Roblox wanted the Apple Dance as part of a collaboration between Charli XCX and one of the most popular games within Roblox: creative fashion contest game Dress to Impress. Spotted...

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Best Builds for Last Epoch 1.2 Tombs of the Erased

Last Epoch 1.2 Tombs of the Erased brings a sentinel rework, Weavers endgame Faction, revamped Monolith of Fate experience, and much more. This is Last Epoch’s biggest update yet and IGN has teamed up with the ARPG experts at Maxroll to prepare detailed guides on all of the new content along with excellent builds for leveling and endgame alike. Before we get to the builds, here’s all the new stuff coming in 1.2: New 1.2 Tombs of the Erased Content Woven Faction One of the biggest changes in 1.2 is the new Woven Faction. They provide a deeper endgame experience by adding Woven Echoes to your Monolith of Fate. Begin interacting with them by finding a Cemetery of the Erased on your Echo Web, after completing the mini-boss at the end you...

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Anime Rangers X Codes (April 2025)

Anime Rangers X was released on April 16th, 2025, and with its launch comes new codes. So, if you're looking for an extra boost to get some Gold and Gems, IGN has you covered! We've got the details below on the current and active codes for the experience, as well as the rewards you'll get for redeeming them. Last updated on April 16, 2025 - Added new Anime Rangers X codes! Working Anime Rangers X Codes ARX Release!!!: 500x Gems, 5,000 Gold 1K Favorites: 500x Gems, 5,000 Gold 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 tried one only to find it's expired? Let us know by reporting them here...

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Rematch Hands-On Preview: The Sifu Devs Do Soccer…and So Far They’re Nailing It

Soccer was the first organized sport I played as a kid. Wearing our white and yellow uniforms, practicing with my dad, and having snacks as a team after the game (Seriously, mom? Orange slices again?) are nostalgic memories for me, as is the tense feeling of being on the pitch, struggling for the ball, and being poised to strike when an opportunity presents itself. I didn’t realize how absent this feeling was from soccer video games until I spent some time with Rematch, the upcoming fast-paced, arcadey multiplayer soccer game from Sloclap (the Parisian studio responsible for Sifu). Sports games, more than most genres, have an unfortunate tendency to stagnate over time, eschewing innovation in favor of refinement – probably in part due...

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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Has Serious Potential for Old-School Fun

After more than a decade in the shadows, the Ninja Gaiden series returns with not one but three releases this year: the surprise remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black that’s already out, this fall’s Ninja Gaiden 4, and in between, the 2D action platformer that returns the series to its roots, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound. While the mere existence of this trio is a pleasant surprise, Ragebound is perhaps the biggest shock, as the series hasn’t been two-dimensional since the early ‘90s. It’s also being delivered by a developer (The Game Kitchen) and publisher (Dotemu) who are new to Ninja Gaiden. They aren’t new to pixel art or retro throwbacks, though, and Ragebound appears to be in good hands that have real love for the franchise. If you know The...

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Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox Controllers and Wrap Are Up for Preorder

Doom: The Dark Ages is set to release May 13 - 15, depending on which edition you get. It’s looking great so far – our reporter was seriously impressed with it in our recent hands-on preview. If you’re excited enough for the game to want special Doom-themed Xbox hardware, you’re in luck: you can preorder it now. There’s a standard Xbox wireless controller, an Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and an Xbox Series X console wrap, all themed after Doom: The Dark Ages, and all available for preorder. Let’s take a look. Xbox Wireless Controller - Doom: The Dark Ages Limited Edition If you ask me, this is the one to get if you're only going to get one. It has the most distinctive Doom design, and it looks downright awesome. It has a blood...

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The Outer Worlds 2's Worlds Are Going Bigger – IGN First

“One of the very first things we were targeting when we started The Outer Worlds 2 was to make these big, expansive areas. It's what players told us they wanted,” game director Brandon Adler told me when talking about how the team at Obsidian built the open regions for this sequel. But bigger doesn’t always mean better, and they seemed aware of that when creating the more expansive zones across the different planets and moons you’ll visit in The Outer Worlds 2. There appears to be a focus on rewarding exploration, creating dense environments, and designing areas that pull you in specific directions to investigate points of interest off in the distance. So, while it’s structurally similar to the original where you visit distinct open...

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AU Deals: First-Party Switch AAAs for $53, Bargain Baldur's 3, RoboCop, Space Marine 2, and More!

From pixel-perfect platformers to deep, sprawling RPGs, my Wednesday bargain bin is loaded with gold. Across many storefronts, publishers are slashing RRPs like a Buster Sword through butter, and there’s never been a better excuse to finally tackle that backlog (or cram a few more in). This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm celebrating three things: the 26th birthday of Ridge Racer Type 4 plus a weird and wonderful bunch of Namco-built controllers supported by it. The game itself? Well, it was an incredibly stylish arcade racer with ludicrously exaggerated drift mechanics, a "car-PG-lite" GP mode, and a banger soundtrack. Sadly, it was massively overshadowed by the original Gran Turismo, but it's well worth a low-cost look on the...

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Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Notes Include Final Farewell Message as Larian Looks Ahead

Larian Studios has published its Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 patch notes along with a farewell message to players who followed the journey for the last few years. Details on everything included in this final major Baldur’s Gate 3 update found their way to the project’s official website today. Its launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S players today marks a bittersweet moment for fans who have patiently waited for Patch 8 to add long-desired features like crossplay, Xbox Series S split screen, and photo mode as the team at Larian moves on to what’s next. “Outside of minor bug fixing, Patch 8 will be the last game patch to introduce new content,” the studio said. “That means we won’t be adding any new narrative content or...

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Skull and Bones to Add Land Combat This Fall as Ubisoft Outlines Year 2 Content Plans

Ubisoft is plotting a course to make Skull and Bones Year 2 the pirate multiplayer game’s biggest yet thanks to major content additions like new modes, ships, a Kraken, and something fans have begged for since launch: land combat. Ubisoft opened its treasure chest of plans for the next year of updates during a special Year 2 showcase that premiered yesterday. Its presentation was packed with content to look forward to, but it’s Season 3: Guts and Glory that promises the land combat feature players have hoped to see included since Skull and Bones originally launched last February. During Season 3 this fall, Ubisoft will finally allow players to take the action away from the sea, meaning you’ll be able to swordfight and even draw your...

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Xbox Spotlights Its Game Pass April 2025 Wave 2 Rollout, Including Clair Obscur and GTA 5

Xbox has locked in its second wave of Game Pass games coming to the subscription service in the back-half of April 2025. It's an interesting mix of virtual worlds, from big names to indie darlings, and even a notable new role-playing game. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a big highlight here, as a brand-new role-playing game and the debut effort from studio Sandfall Interactive. The RPG sees a team of Expeditioners on their last legs, sailing to the ends of the world to stop the Paintress, who erases anyone as old as the number she writes on the horizon. It's available day-one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC on April 24. Towerborne's Game Preview also heads to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC on April 29, bringing some action gameplay to...

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G-Rebels Is a Sci-Fi Flight Combat Game Where You Feel Like You’re Flying a Nissan Versa

I’ve been patrolling the skies and shooting down hostile aircraft in flight sims since the 1980s, all the way back to blazing away at single green pixels in the original Sublogic Flight Simulator for Apple II. Since then, I’ve whipped the Kilrathi aboard the Tiger Claw, crushed the Rebellion in TIE Fighter, gunned down the Red Baron in, well, The Red Baron, and buzzed my own apartment in Microsoft Flight Simulator. So I was pretty tickled by the opportunity to spend several hours with G-Rebels, an in-development game that combines several things I dearly love: aviation, Blade Runner, and open-ended approaches to gameplay. This amalgam of design influences produces something that is curious, ambitious, and dripping with potential, but...

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Dune: Awakening Delayed by Three Weeks to Implement Changes Discovered During Its Beta

Dune: Awakening, the upcoming open world survival MMO inspired by Frank Herbert's beloved sci-fi novels and Denis Villeneuve's films, has been delayed to June 10, 2025. Funcom shared the news while also confirming that those who wish to get a head start will be able to jump into the game on June 5 if they purchase either the Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition. As for why the game was delayed, Funcom said, following feedback from its ongoing Persistent Closed Beta, the decision was made so the team has "a bit more time to cook." This will also let them implement some of the changes they've discovered and that have been requested during this beta phase. Furthermore, Funcom said the delay will allow for a "large-scale beta weekend next...

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Images Leak From Developer Website

More details of the long-rumored relaunch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion have surfaced thanks to a leak on a developer's website, with screenshots and images detailing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Discovered and shared around various forums including ResetEra and Reddit, the images were reportedly found on developer Virtuos' website. The leaked images depict a remastered version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, with some noticeable enhancements in models, details, fidelity, and more. As of this writing, the Virtuos site is now nearly impossible to access, as most pages outside its main landing page seem to be down. While details have been quickly scrubbed, numerous screenshots and details have already been spread...

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Score $10 Off Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 in First Discount This Year

With so many Spring Sales popping up, now is a great time to stock up on games at a much lower price than usual. If you've been looking to sink your teeth into a massive medieval action RPG, this is one deal you definitely don't want to miss: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X) has received its first discount at Amazon and Walmart. It's down to $59.99, $10 off its list price of $69.99. Head to the links below to pick it up for your collection while the deal is still live. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for $59.99 If you're still on the fence about this one, it's worth having a read through our glowing 9/10 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review. Reviewer Leana Hafer said, "Armed with excellent melee...

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Dreadmoor, a First-Person Fishing/Post-Apocalyptic Mystery Game Inspired by Dredge, Announced for PC

Developer Dream Dock has announced Dreadmoor, a new first-person single-player action-adventure inspired by the 2023 hit Dredge where you'll fish from your trawler, explore, fight monsters, craft items, upgrade your boat, and deal with whatever unexpected mysteries lurk in the post-apocalyptic Drownlands. It's in development for PC. Check out the announcement trailer above and the first screenshots in the gallery below. Dream Dock describes Dreadmoor like so: "Step behind the helm of a fishing trawler and set sail into a world where, after a global nuclear war, continents have sunk beneath the waves, replaced by scattered islands and submerged ruins of ancient civilizations. Sell your catch to survivors, complete quests, and move one...

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Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Next Must-Have Turn-Based RPG

From Square-Enix’s legendary Final Fantasy VII through to Larian’s superlative Baldur’s Gate 3, the turn-based RPG genre has seen its fair share of heady, high-calibre offerings that have in turn (pun intended) redefined and elevated the concept of the humble turn-based RPG. The debut title from Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 looks to add […] Continue reading...

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AU Deals: A Free Metro, Hot Holiday Drops on Joy-Cons, Blue Prince, Sonics, CODs, and The Last of Us!

Welcome back to a Tuesday filled with hidden treasure. If you’ve been meaning to bulk up your pile of shame without gutting your wallet, now’s a stellar time to do it. Across Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, today’s crop of digital (and physical) discounts is stacked with bangers. Grab 'em while they're hot and set yourself up for a memorable holiday. This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm celebrating the 15th birthday of Patapon 3, a PSP great and the highest point of an all-time franchise. Best described as a musical RPG where four-beat patterns and rhythmic button taps produce heroism, Patapon 3's catchy-arse songs still live rent free in my head a decade-and-a-half later. Aussie bdays for notable games - R.C. Pro-Am (NES)...

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Pre-Order Your Own Skryrim Dragonborn Helmet Today at IGN Store!

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the biggest RPGs out there. While there are many iconic items and locations in the game, perhaps none comes close to the Dragonborn Helmet worn by your character. For a limited time at IGN Store, you can pre-order this brand new Dragonborn Helmet Replica from Fanattik. If you're a huge fan of Skyrim or just looking for a new item for your gaming collection, the Dragonborn Helmet is the perfect choice! Pre-Order The Elder Scrolls V: Skryrim Dragonborn Helmet Today at IGN Store Fanattik is no stranger to the worlds of collectibles and replicas, with many items available at IGN Store. This Dragonborn Helmet Replica is a limited edition product, with only 5,000 units available worldwide. With The...

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Schedule 1 Early Access Review

Whether you’re quitting your office job to grow a farm in Stardew Valley or setting aside your warrior days to work at a tea shop in Wanderstop, sometimes you just want to take a break and embrace a simpler way of living. I didn’t expect to find this same sense of cozy escapism in a game about manufacturing and selling drugs in a grimy city, but with Schedule 1, that’s exactly what I got. Instead of the GTA-like chaotic romp through the criminal underworld I anticipated, I found myself peacefully packaging homegrown ganja into tiny baggies, building bonds with my local community by handing out free samples, and experimenting with new and novel narcotic recipes while my expanding drug empire flourished. The 40 hours it took me to perfect...

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Survive the Fall: The First Preview

Long before Bethesda took the reins of the series and Walton Goggins smeared on the ghoul make-up for his spellbinding turn in its adapted TV show, Fallout was an isometric action RPG viewed from a bird’s eye perspective. It’s that classic style of wasteland-wandering that the upcoming Survive the Fall appears to be using as its reference point, at least if the first few hours of the game I got my hands on are anything to go by. This deadly post-apocalyptic tale of survival builds on the original Fallout’s template – quite literally in the case of its robust camp development system – and its squad-based combat and scavenging help it craft an experience that feels fresh, even if the somewhat static story presentation prevents its...

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How The Outer Worlds 2 Lets You Go Wild With RPG Character Building – IGN First

[Note: All footage is from a work-in-progress alpha build.] Having finally seen The Outer Worlds 2 for myself, it’s clear that leaning into deeper RPG elements was one of the priorities for developer Obsidian. Where the first game was more approachable with streamlined systems and progression for building out your character, the sequel is about avoiding homogeneity, and even egging you on to play in unorthodox fashion. But it’s not entirely about being complex for the sake of it. The Outer Worlds 2 wants players to get creative, become more specialized with the things they spec into, and maybe embrace the oddball choices they may have to make. “We're looking for ways to incentivize the player to experiment with different builds...

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Verdansk Has Given Call of Duty Warzone a Shot in the Arm, and Its Developers Say It’s Not Going Anywhere

It’s fair to say Verdansk is breathing new life into Call of Duty Warzone, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The internet had declared Activision’s now five year-old battle royale “cooked” before the nostalgia-fueled Verdansk turned things around. Now, the internet has declared Warzone “back.” Didn't Activision nuke Verdansk? It doesn't seem to matter, as lapsed players who fondly remember Warzone as their lockdown game are returning to the map that started it all, and those who stuck with the game through thick and thin over the past five years are saying Warzone is more fun now than it’s been since it exploded onto the scene in 2020. This back-to-basics gameplay experience was a deliberate design decision on the part of...

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AU Deals: Serious Price Cuts on Stellar Blade, Black Ops 6, Fancy DualSenses, and More!

Get set for a special day of Easter Holiday savings, fellow games aficionados. Whether you’re chasing high-octane thrills, sprawling fantasy worlds, or deeply weird indie darlings, this week’s discount haul is absolutely stacked. I've scanned all of the shelves for you to find a buffet of must-play masterpieces, all going for a steal. This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I’m celebrating the 25th anniversary of Wario Land 3, a Game Boy Color must-get. This weird and wonderful third outing reimagined platforming conventions and proved that Nintendo’s second banana was no mere sidekick by eschewing the elegant precision of its Mario-helmed cousins for a non-linear, transformation-based puzzle box. I sacrificed many a AA battery to this...

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The Best Deals Today: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, and More

The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for April 13 below: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii for $49.99 The latest Like a Dragon game stars everyone's favorite ex-yakuza, Goro Majima, on an adventure to sail the seas as a pirate. When Majima wakes up unable to remember anything about himself, he embarks on a quest to regain his memories, and of course, in true Like a Dragon fashion, things get crazy. This is the lowest we've seen this game so far, so be sure to pick up a copy while you can. Save 55% Off The 4K Middle-Earth 6-Film Collection The Lord of the Rings trilogy is simply one of the greatest experiences you will ever have. I try my best to watch...

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Marathon Hands-on Preview: Can Bungie Do to Escape From Tarkov, What Fortnite Did to PUBG?

If Escape From Tarkov is the PUBG of the extraction shooter, boldly striking out into a new genre despite humble origins, then Bungie’s upcoming shooter, Marathon, is the big-budget refinement that could become the emerging category’s Fortnite. Coming from a studio with a pedigree for first-person shooters that’s virtually unmatched, and which wields the resources to take a good idea and reimagine it in a disturbing, beautifully detailed sci-fi universe, it’s easy to see how Bungie just might pull it off. But with a concept that’s so inherently geared towards the hardcore PvP crowd and such a clear departure from what they’ve done in the past, it’s certainly not without risks, even if they do manage to capture the usual FPS magic...

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Pick Up a 5-Pack of Handy USB Type-C Cables for $8

USB Type-C has become the standard for charging and data cables alike, so it's good to have extra on hand. Here's a deal where you can get a bunch of cables for pennies on the dollar. Amazon is offering a five-pack of Lisen USB Type-C cables in varying sizes for only $7.96 after a 50% off promo code "478NN6HT" is applied during checkout. That averages out to about $1.59 per cable. USB Type-C cables typically go for about $5-$10 per cable at your local big box store. 5-Pack of USB Type-C Cables for $7.96 This bundle contains cables of varying sizes. They include two 3.3-feet cables, two 6.6-feet cables, and an extra long 10 foot cable. They're all rated for up to 60W of USB Power Delivery and are encased in a braided nylon sheath for...

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