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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Composer Winifred Phillips Wins Grammy for Best Soundtrack in a Video Game

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord has won the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media. Accepting the award, composer Winifred Phillips thanked developer Digital Eclipse and the audience for “believing in music for games and recognising it and for breathing life and enthusiasm and energy into what we do. It means so much.” Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is the 3D remake of the first game in the Wizardry series. 1981’s medieval fantasy Wizardy is considered the first party-based video game RPG ever released, and is credited as inspiring the likes of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is built directly on top of the original game's...

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MultiVersus Dev Calls Out ‘Threats to Harm’ Following Shutdown Announcement: ‘I Am in Deep Mourning for the Game’

The game director of MultiVersus has called out “threats to harm” developers on the game have received following the announcement of its impending shutdown. Last week, Player First Games announced that Season 5 of the Warner Bros. brawler would be its last, with the MultiVersus servers going dark this May, just one year after it relaunched. Players will still be able to access all earned and purchased content while offline via the local gameplay mode and training mode. While real-money transactions for MultiVersus are no longer available, fans can still use Gleamium and character tokens to access in-game content until support ends on May 30. MultiVersus will also be delisted from the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, and Epic...

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AU Deals: Outrageous Savings on Outlaws, No Man's Sky, Hades, Streeties, Kingdom Come 2, and More!

Looking to score great gaming deals without breaking the bank? I can hook you up. My connoisseur’s eye has spotted sizable discounts on the quintessential endless space adventure, the best b-ball action, plus a sprinkle of shark mayhem and stealth killin’ in a stylish 9th-century hoodie. Let’s you and I take a scroll to start levelling up our game libraries. In retro news, I'm celebrating the 9th birthday of Gravity Rush Remastered. The OG GR was a PS Vita cult classic that pushed game design boundaries with its rare redefinition of how 3D space could be stylishly fallen across whilst flipping double birds at Sir Isaac Newton. It also looked a bloody treat on a 5-inch OLED with an endearing cel-shaded aesthetic coating a surreal...

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Everything You Need To Know About Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

Anticipation for the release of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is widespread, and rightfully so. As one of the most iconic and enduring strategy game franchises, it boasts a dedicated global fanbase, all eagerly awaiting its arrival. The game promises to immerse players in its intricate blend of diplomacy, technological advancement, and strategic decision-making, offering a […] Continue reading...

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The Sleeping Dogs Movie IS in Development and We’re Hearing Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Is Set to Play Wei Shen

This week, Marvel Cinematic Universe star Simu Liu got Sleeping Dogs fans excited when he tweeted to say he was working with the rights holders to bring the much-loved video game to the big screen. It turns out things are a little further ahead than that. A source close to the project has told IGN that the Sleeping Dogs movie is in development, and we’re hearing Simu Liu, who plays Shang-Chi in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is producing and set to play the lead role of Wei Shen. IGN has asked Square Enix for comment. Sleeping Dogs was first released in 2012 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC and tells the story of detective Wei Shen as he infiltrates one of Hong Kong's notorious Triad crime syndicates. While it failed to...

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Forza Horizon 5 On PS5 Isn't The End Of Xbox, But It's A Change That Cannot Be Reversed

This is the latest in a series of guest columns from Pure Xbox, a loyal community dedicated to all things Team Green. We bring you all the biggest news from the world of Xbox, as well as features, polls, talking points, reviews and so much more! Many Xbox fans have been wondering whether one of the 'big three' Xbox franchises – Halo, Gears or Forza – would eventually make their way over to PS5. It turns out Forza Horizon 5 is the first to make the jump, having been officially revealed for Sony's current-gen system with a Spring 2025 release window. Unsurprisingly, fans have been very opinionated about the announcement ever since it dropped. There's even heartbreak over the decision to move such a treasured Xbox exclusive over to its...

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From Shocks to Awe: The Best Plot Twists in Gaming

From The Usual Suspects to Oldboy (the Korean original, obviously) and everything in between, there is certainly no shortage of classic movies that boast some truly jaw-dropping twists that upend everything you thought you knew. The same also happens to be true of narratives in video games, as there are a whole heap of absolutely […] Continue reading...

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Shop the Sniper Elite Collection at IGN Store And Save 15% for a Limited Time!

With the release of Sniper Elite: Resistance, IGN Store has launched a new Sniper Elite Collection featuring all kinds of custom apparel you won't want to miss! This officially licensed collection is the best way to share your love of Sniper Elite with IGN Store-exclusive tee designs, jackets, beanies, and more based on the series. Check out this hot new collection below! Shop the Sniper Elite Collection at IGN Store This collection features eight different tees, each with a unique design that any Sniper Elite fan is sure to love. All tees in the IGN Store Sniper Elite Collection are officially licensed, perfect for your next mission. You can expect premium comfort with tees made from ultra-soft 100% ringspun cotton, and with the high...

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The Sims 1 and 2 Return to PC at Last Today via The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle

EA and Maxis are celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Sims franchise with a truly excellent surprise. Today, both The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 are available on PC once again via two Legacy Collections and The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle. EA has announced that it's releasing The Sims: Legacy Collection and The Sims 2: Legacy Collection today on PC. The two are available separately as well as combined for $40 in The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle. Both games include all expansions and almost all stuff packs, as it looks like The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is missing the IKEA Home Stuff pack from 2008. But otherwise, everything's there. In fact, both collections include some bonus content, with The Sims 1 getting something called Throwback Fit...

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Marvel Star Simu Liu Says He's Working to Get Sleeping Dogs a Film Adaptation

The Sleeping Dogs film adaptation, which was confirmed to be cancelled earlier this month, now has a chance of coming back courtesy of Marvel star Simu Liu. As reported by Newsweek, Liu replied to a fan calling for an adaptation of the 2012 game on X/Twitter to say he is trying to get the film off the ground. "Working with the rights holders to bring Sleeping Dogs to the big screen," he said. The adaptation was announced in 2017 with Donnie Yen set to star, but the film disappeared a year later and, just a few weeks ago, Yen himself confirmed it had been scrapped. "I spent a lot of time and did a lot of work with these producers, and I even invested some of my own money into obtaining the drafts and some of the rights," Yen said. "I...

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MultiVersus to Shut Down When Season 5 Concludes in May

Player First Games has announced that MultiVersus Season 5 will be its last, bringing the Warner Bros. platform fighting game to a close May 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. PST. The studio revealed plans to discontinue support for the crossover brawler with a blog post on its website. MultiVersus, which launched May 28 last year, will launch into Season 5 starting next week, February 4, and will continue through its May 2025 end date. It’s at this point that support for online play will come to an end, with Player First promising that players will still be able to access all earned and purchased content while offline via the local gameplay mode and training mode. “Most importantly, we want to thank every player and person who has ever played or...

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard for PlayStation 5 Drops to Its Lowest Price Ever at Amazon

Following GameStop's $25 sale on select video games, Amazon's joining in on the fun by matching the price of Dragon Age: The Veilguard for PlayStation 5, dropping its price to $24.99. This is 64% off its list price of $69.99, allowing you to pocket a whopping $45. That's an excellent deal to take advantage of, and according to price tracker camelcamelcamel it also marks the 2024 game's lowest price yet. No better time than now to scoop it up if you've had your eye on it. Get 64% off Dragon Age: The Veilguard for PlayStation 5 at Amazon If you're still on the fence about Dragon Age: The Veilguard, it's worth noting that we had very high praise for it in our review. Writer Leana Hafer said, "Enjoyable action combat, a fantastic cast of...

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Everything You Need To Know About Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC

Arguably one of the best commercially and critically received superhero series of all time, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 puts an emphatic exclamation mark on that statement. Not only does Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 dramatically raise the stakes compared to the previous two games in the series, but a massively expanded open world coupled with an eye-searing wealth […] Continue reading...

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Civilization 7 Dev Recommends Even Experts Stick With the Tutorial for Their First Full Campaign — Here’s Why

The developer of Civilization 7 has explained why it strongly recommends even veteran Civ players stick with the tutorial for their first full campaign. In a post on Steam, Ed Beach, creative director at Firaxis Games, offered his tips for your first game of Civilization 7. “Civilization 7 is a big game, with many new systems and mechanics that differentiate it from earlier games in our series,” he began. “There's a lot to learn, so we felt that it was important that we provide some suggestions to ensure everyone has a successful first experience.” This is a reference to Civilization 7’s Ages system, which is a drastic change for the long-running strategy series. A full campaign in Civilization 7 is one that goes through all three...

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As Dragon Age Fans Fear the Death of the Series, One Former BioWare Developer Offers Words of Reassurance: 'Dragon Age Isn't Dead Because It's Yours N

Following layoffs at BioWare that saw the exit of many key developers of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, one former writer on the series has moved to reassure fans by saying: “DA isn't dead because it's yours now.” This week, EA restructured BioWare to focus on Mass Effect 5 only. Some who worked on Dragon Age: The Veilguard were moved to projects at other EA studios. Some revealed they were laid off and were now seeking work. The decision followed EA’s announcement that Dragon Age: The Veilguard had underperformed on its expectations for the long-awaited action RPG. EA said Dragon Age "engaged" 1.5 million players during its recent financial quarter, which was down nearly 50% from the company's projections. Notably, EA did not say the...

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Iconic Bethesda Voice Actor of Skyrim, Fallout 3, and More Shares Heartfelt Message Amid Recovery

Iconic Bethesda voice actor Wes Johnson, who's appeared in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, Fallout 3, Starfield, and many more, has shared a heartfelt message amid his recovery after being found "barely alive" in his hotel room last week. A video from Johnson was uploaded to a GoFundMe page, which has so far raised $174,653 towards medical expenses and to cover bills, and revealed he was in a coma. "I found out there's a lot of love in this world that I didn't know was out there and I'm grateful to each and every one of you," Johnson said. I found out there's a lot of love in this world that I didn't know was out there. The voice actor and Washington Capitals announcer was in Atlanta to host a benefit event for the National Alzheimer’s...

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Spider-Man 2 Debuts to 'Mixed' Steam Reviews Amid Serious PC Performance Problems

Spider-Man 2 on PC was shaping up to be surprisingly performant once its system requirements were revealed. However, the Nixxes-developed port has debuted to a 'mixed' Steam user review rating, with many players complaining about technical issues. Currently, 55% of Spider-Man 2's Steam reviews are positive. “Despite having a high-end GPU and running the latest Nvidia drivers (5.66.36), the game frequently crashes,” said one RTX 4090 user. Another read: “The game is completely unplayable on PC. The game crashes to desktop every five minutes. I have already requested a refund.” "Hold off on buying until they get a couple of stabilization patches out because holy hell," one reviewer added. "To say this is 'rough' is an understatement...

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IGN UK Podcast 785: Our Xbox Games Series Tier Lists

Cardy, Jesse, and Wes are here to go through some of Xbox's most famous franchises, and rank each of them in tier lists based on which they enjoy the most. Is Halo still S-tier? Can Playground's Fable return the series back to its Lionhead heights? Does anyone want a new Fuzion Frenzy? Some of these questions will be answered. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast 785: Our Xbox Games Series Tier Lists IGN UK Podcast 784: Doom, Doom, Doom, Doom, I Want You in My Room IGN UK Podcast 783: The Switch 2 is Finally a Real Thing IGN UK Podcast 782: Squid Game and Jesse's Shocking KCD2 Playstyle IGN UK Podcast 781: The Big...

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AU Deals: Four PC Gaming Freebies, EA AAAs Drop to 95% Off, and the Best Doom: The Dark Ages Prices!

Thank your own personal deity—possibly the Doom Slayer—it's Friday! Speaking of which, his next riptastic adventure has appeared for preordering in the usual storefronts. Being a huge, ultra-nightmare completing fan of Doom 2016 (and then Eternal), I was always going to find you the best prices for this one. While I doubt it shall surpass the soundtracks laid down by Mr. Mick Gordon, my hopes are otherwise high. In retro news, I'm celebrating the 12th birthday of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, a timelessly pretty Studio Ghibli film-as-a-game. Level-5 developed a special one here: something that felt like the games of yore, looked like a game of tomorrow, and drew heavy inspiration from the classics us old-school JRPG fans were...

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Midnight Society, Game Studio Co-Founded by Dr Disrespect, Closes Shop, Cancels Game

Midnight Society, the game studio co-founded by stream Guy 'Dr. Disrespect' Beahm, has announced that it will be closing its doors and canceling its FPS game, Deadrop. The studio announced its closure on a post on X writing, "Today we are announcing Midnight Society will be closing its doors after three incredible years, with an amazing team of over 55 developers[.]" The studio added a call asking if any studio is hiring and could offere employment opportunities to its team members. Midnight Society was founded by Beahm, as well as veterans of games like Call of Duty and Halo Robert Bowling and Quinn Delhyo. The studio's first game, Deadrop was meant to be a free-to-play FPS that would build on the team's expertise. Deadrop was...

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Forza Horizon 5 Is Coming to PS5

Xbox's popular racing game Forza Horizon 5 is heading to PlayStation. In a surprise announcement, Playground Games announced that the most recent Forza Horizon game is coming to PS5 this spring. It will be the latest Xbox exclusive heading to the PlayStation console following Bethesda games like Starfield, Sea of Thieves, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The PS5 version was developed by Panic Button in partnership with Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games and will feature the same content as the Xbox and PC version. Furthermore, Car Packs, and the Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions will also be included. The move comes amid growing interest from Xbox in releasing its games on non-Xbox platforms including PlayStation...

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Civilization 7 Post-Launch Roadmap Reveals Free and Paid Content Updates for 2025

Firaxis Games has unveiled its Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 post-launch roadmap as part of a special livestream event today. The team came prepared, revealing names and release windows for a few of the more substantial updates it has planned to launch throughout 2025. Several DLC pack collections are on the way for those who plan to stick with the seventh entry in the long-running strategy series in the months ahead, with things like additional Leaders, Civilizations, and Natural Wonders set to be included. Alongside the paid drops arriving in the spring and summer, players can expect free Civilization 7 content to launch via patches, events, and more. Headlining the paid DLC is a two-part release called the Crossroads of the World...

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Monster Hunter Wilds: The Final Preview – IGN First

On day three of my visit to Capcom in Osaka, Japan, I once again sat in a dimly lit conference room. I was playing Monster Hunter Wilds, empty cans of coffee and tea strewn around my station. “You must be tired of being stuck in here playing,” said a friendly employee. All I could think was: “I wish I could play more.” This is after I played the first five hours of Monster Hunter Wild’s story and hunted four monsters in the Oilwell Basin in a different play state. I just couldn’t get enough; there are so many nuances to master with the new weapon and gameplay features and I’m the type of person who wants to scrutinize everything and figure out exactly how everything works through repetition and experimentation. I’m a guides writer - it...

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How World's FFXIV and The Witcher 3 Collabs Inspired Monster Hunter Wilds - IGN First

Monster Hunter Wilds introduces many changes, new features, and quality-of-life improvements to the Monster Hunter series. But did you know the developers were experimenting with ideas for this behemoth of a new installment all the way back during Monster Hunter World’s crossover events? Specifically, suggestions from Final Fantasy 14’s director, Naoki Yoshida, made during the FFXIV crossover and positive reception to The Witcher 3 crossover directly affected new gameplay elements in Monster Hunter Wilds. In short, conversations with Yoshi-P while collaborating for the FFXIV crossover inspired a change to Monster Hunter Wilds’ heads-up display (HUD): introducing attack names appearing on screen as you perform them. As for The Witcher 3...

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Atomfall: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

Atomfall is set to release for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC in March. The deluxe edition will be available on March 24, while the standard edition releases March 27. Billed as a survival-action game, Atomfall is set in a quarantine zone in Northern England five years after a nuclear disaster. The game is available to preorder now in a couple of editions (see it at Amazon). Read on for the details about what comes in each edition, how much it costs, what preorder bonuses are available, and more. Atomfall - Standard Edition PS5 Get it at Amazon - $59.99 Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 Get it at GameStop - $59.99 Get it at Target - $59.99 Get it at Walmart - $59.99 Get it at PS Store (digital) - $59.99 PS4 Get it at...

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Getting a Live-Action Film Adaptation

Upcoming Xbox RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the latest video game revealed to be getting a film adaptation, with plans in the works already despite the game not having even released yet. This comes by way of a Variety report, which says that developer Sandfall Interactive has partnered with Story Kitchen for the film version, and Kepler Interactive will publish. Sandfall and Story Kitchen confirmed the adaptation to the publication, and Story Kitchen founders Dmitri M. Johnson and Mike Goldberg, along with Timothy I. Stevenson and Elena Sandoval will produce. No other details about the film such as casting or a release window were offered. It's hard to imagine a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 film simply because the work it's based...

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Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Review

Science fiction has a long history of telling poignant human stories through the lens of non-human subjects. 2022’s Citizen Sleeper earned its place alongside stories like Blade Runner almost instantly thanks to its introspective interrogation of personhood and community in a world where all of it feels fragile, and this sequel’s strong, system-hopping story consistently hits the same highs. And though it can be very slow paced, repetitive, and full of walls of text, a byproduct of its tabletop-inspired design, overhauled survival systems, new multilayered crew missions, and an upgraded sense of tension in every dice roll makes Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector more engaging more often. Citizen Sleeper’s RPG qualities resemble pen...

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Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update to Add Balance Adjustments and New Features in February

Team Ninja will release a Ninja Gaiden 2 Black update in mid February to make “balance adjustments” and add “additional features.” The update was announced on X/Twitter but little was said about what it includes specifically. Players have already replied to the post with features they’d like to see, including options to tweak camera movement as well as a more traditional new game plus option, but Team Ninja has only said it will address “feedback” received so far. No release date was announced. “Based on the feedback received, we are preparing a patch aimed for release in mid February with some balance adjustments and additional features,” the studio said. Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, which shadow dropped for players on PC, PlayStation 5...

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Dune: Awakening: The Final Preview

There's only one thing worse than being chased across the desert by a sandworm in Dune: Awakening, and that's getting eaten by a sandworm in Dune: Awakening. Not only does the giant phallic cretin suck you down into the bowels of Arrakis, it eats everything you're carrying. Your clothes, your weapons, and especially your Spice Liquor. Suddenly you're respawning at your base in nothing but your underwear and are forced to do the run of shame across the sands to start rebuilding your inventory. It's easy to be sceptical about an MMO survival game set in the Duniverse, but after a few bouts of dehydration and sunstroke, the day I spent in Arrakis convinced me that Dune: Awakening is one to watch. More than that, if the developer can...

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Review

I found a lot of joy in Hello Kitty Island Adventure when I first started playing its closed beta for IGN’s guide, way back before it hit Apple Arcade in 2023. Getting to create my own little Sanrio character and run around a tropical island collecting bits and bobs to gift to my new animal friends was pretty relaxing and fun. But day by day, that motivation to complete all my quests, find missing friends, and unlock new regions started to wear off. At a certain point it felt like a chore to log in, spam friends with gifts until I hit obnoxious daily limits, and hope I’d be allowed to progress my friendship levels a little further. Sadly, it’s the same situation on Switch and PC a year and change later: this island is still just as...

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