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Colossal The Witcher 3 Mod Makes Thousands of Visual Improvements

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt just received its biggest graphics boost since the official Next-Gen Update arrived in 2022, in the form of a mod that makes thousands of visual upgrades. NexusMods user HalkHogan released The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project: Next Gen Edition, which they said "raises the game's visuals to the highest level yet and enhance it to a truly next-gen masterpiece." The mod reworks textures, models, materials, and more, and the number of these changes "can be counted in the thousands." "Everything is carefully made with attention to every detail," the mod page added. "All this is aimed at making the game more detailed, realistic, consistent, and as faithful as possible in reflecting the dirty world of The Witcher. Now...

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Go Off the Deep End With New Shark Skin Bundle

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone’s descent into the weird and wonderful continues this week with a shark skin that does exactly what you’d expect: turn you into a shark. The G’Day Bait Tracer Pack, priced 2,400 Call of Duty Points or around $20, includes the Bloke Biter shark skin for operator Carver. As is Call of Duty tradition, you can’t buy the shark skin on its own. You can only get it as part of a bundle that includes weapon blueprints and a bunch of cosmetics designed to add value to that $20 purchase. Check it out in the screenshot gallery below. COD’s shark skin comes as no surprise. Indeed, Activision had signalled its arrival as part of Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 1, although only now are we seeing it in all its...

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Helldivers 2 Drops to $30 for Black Friday

The Target Black Friday sale gives you a reason to dive headfirst into intergalactic chaos without blowing your holiday budget. As of November 24, Helldivers 2 for PlayStation 5 is marked down to just $29.99. That’s 25% off the usual $39.99 price tag, meaning you’ll save $10 while signing up to save humanity. Set in the not-so-friendly expanse of the galaxy, Helldivers 2 lets you join squads of up to four players to take on equally thrilling and chaotic missions. You’ll face swarms of alien enemies, customize your loadouts to rain down destruction, and wrestle with the constant danger of friendly fire (hey, accidents happen). With gameplay that’s fast, ferocious, and just a bit bonkers. Whether you prefer to sneak through enemy...

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World of Stands Codes (November 2024)

Last updated November 25, 2024: Checked for new World of Stands codes! Looking to claim some free resources in World of Stands? We've compiled all of the active codes currently available in Roblox's Jojo-inspired open-world fighting game, so you can get your hands on extra Arrows and Roka. Active World of Stands Codes (November 2024) Currently, there are no active World of Stands codes in November 2024. As soon as that changes, we’ll update this page, so check back soon for updates. Expired World of Stands Codes Below, you'll find a list of expired World of Stands codes that can no longer be redeemed as of November 2024: ARENA EMERALD SPOOKY2024 ILLUSION 251K How to Redeem World of Stands Codes To redeem World of Stands...

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Silent Hill 2 Player Discovers Creepy Messages Hidden in TV Static

Silent Hill 2 Remake developer Bloober Team made a handful of small changes to the beloved survival horror game and players have now discovered another: creepy messages hidden in TV static. As reported by PC Gamer, YouTuber Shiba uploaded two videos after discovering the secrets. "A message is playing on the TV in Brookhaven Hospital, transmitted in Morse code," they said. "The sound is mostly drowned out by the static from the TV, making it difficult to hear clearly. However, the Morse code is distinct, with a clicking noise that resembles a telegraph." Shiba shows the TV doing so, and translates the code as saying "again and again and again" in perpetuity. The TVs in the nurses' lounge and the break room of the Boar section of...

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Hitman Dev Pulls All Conor McGregor Content From Sale, Walks Away From Collaboration Following Court Ruling

Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced plans to pull all the game’s Conor McGregor content from sale after a woman won a civil rape case against him. Last week, a woman who accused McGregor of raping her won her claim against him for €248,000 (approx $260,500) in damages in a civil case brought before the High Court in Dublin. McGregor has said he plans to appeal. McGregor appears in Hitman World of Assassination as part of the Elusive Target mission, The Disruptor, which features his likeness and voiceover work. The Disruptor returned to Hitman earlier this month as part of the Free Starter Pack for new players and as an Elusive Target for existing Hitman players. The Disruptor mission was made available on November 15 and...

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Fisch Codes (November 2024)

Last updated November 23, 2024: Checked for new Fisch codes! Looking to snag some free resources in Fisch? We've put together a list of all of the Roblox fishing RPG's current redeemable codes, so you can get your hands on a host of rewards and goodies without having to spend a penny. Active Fisch Codes (November 2024) Below, you'll find all of the currently active and working Fisch codes in November 2024: ThankYouFollowers - 2x Weird Algae, 2x Truffle Worm (NEW!) TheDepths - 3x Weird Algae, 3x Truffle Worm Prehistoric - 2x Weird Algae, 2x Truffle Worm Expired Fisch Codes There are currently no expired Fisch codes. Yay! How to Redeem Fisch Codes To redeem Fisch Codes, boot up the Roblox Experience and, once you’re in...

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Anime Royale Codes (November 2024)

Last updated on November 24, 2024: Checked for new Anime Royale codes! Looking to load up on extra resources in Anime Royale? We've compiled all of the active redeemable codes currently available in the Roblox game, so you can get your hands on a treasure trove of Cursed Fingers, Rerolls, Diamonds, Stat Crystals, and much, much more. Active Anime Royale Codes (November 2024) Here are all the currently active and working Anime Royale codes in November 2024 that you can redeem for free rewards in the Roblox Experience: Perfect - 10 Rerolls, 5 Cursed Fingers (NEW!) RoyalePass - 2x Candy, 5x Cursed Fingers, 5 Rerolls Titans - 5x Stat Crystals, 10 Rerolls, 5x Ramen SorryForDelay!! - 30 Rerolls, 1,000 Diamonds 8KActiveTysm - 10x...

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Sniper Elite: Resistance Doubles Down on the Saboteur Sandbox – Hands-On Preview

As the Sniper Elite series has dived further into its World War II setting, it's embraced more of a Hitman-esque sandbox approach to stealth-action gameplay, getting players in the shoes of a saboteur aiming to cripple the Nazi empire from the inside. But what the series still excels at is capturing the suspense and rush of carefully sneaking behind enemy lines to land that one critical shot against an unsuspecting Nazi scumbag – and showing you the bloody results with the classic X-ray kill cam. With Sniper Elite: Resistance, developer Rebellion continues Sniper Elite 5's open-ended approach to sneaking into enemy territory and smashing Nazis in gory, schlocky fashion, and this time it gives the series' secondary protagonist their...

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Cyberpunk 2077 Player Hits Level Cap Before the Opening Credits

One dedicated Cyberpunk 2077 player has hit the level cap before beginning The Heist mission, meaning before the opening credits have rolled. Reddit user uO__Ou shared their self-inflicted challenge, noting that it "took so damn long" while confirming a playtime of 40 hours and 30 minutes. Game tracking website How Long to Beat pegs Cyberpunk 2077's entire main story at around 25 hours and 30 minutes in total, meaning the player spent more time in the opening area than it would take to actually complete the game. Cyberpunk 2077 opens with a handful of smaller missions before the crux of the story kicks off with The Heist. Per open-world game standards, it also limits players to the opening area of Watson during this time, meaning...

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The Witcher: Ciri's Origin Story Getting a Comic Adaptation

Dark Horse is adapting another The Witcher short story from author Andrzej Sapkowski into a comic book, this time focusing on how fan-favorite character Ciri came to be. A Question of Price is the fourth short story adapted in The Last Wish collection, Dark Horse announced. The collection includes stories pulled from the first canonical The Witcher book, with this story explaining how protagonist Geralt of Rivia saved Ciri's father from the wrath of her grandmother. "Geralt is invited to a banquet at the Kingdom of Cintra," the synopsis reads. "The Princess has come of age and suitors prepare to present themselves for her hand in marriage. Wary of the Queen’s invitation, Geralt attends the dinner with caution. When a mysterious...

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Dev Larian’s Huge 2023 Profits Revealed

While the mainstream success of Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game Baldur’s Gate 3 is undeniable, developer Larian has yet to announce a sales figure. But after financial records for last year were made public, we finally have an idea of just how big Baldur’s Gate 3 really was. Confirmation comes from financial records posted by the Dublin, Ireland holding company for Larian, which is ostensibly based in Belgium, and controlled by majority shareholder, founder, and CEO Swen Vincke. (Ireland is one of the world’s most significant tax havens, with corporate tax revenues exploding in the country over the last decade.) According to a paywalled report by the Irish Independent, Larian posted a €249 million (approx $260.9 million) pre-tax...

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Stalker 2’s First Post-Launch Patch Includes Crash, Main Quest Progression, and Graphics Fixes

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl developer GSC Game World has outlined its first post-launch patch, which aims to make a number of key fixes. GSC’s post-apocalyptic first-person horror shooter has enjoyed a big launch, with over one million copies sold since going on sale last week. But it's dragged down by significant bugs and crash issues (check out IGN’s Stalker 2 review for more). Now, the developers have revealed what players can expect from the first update, due out this week on both PC and the Xbox Series X and S versions of the game. Highlights include much-needed crash fixes, main quest progression fixes, graphics fixes, and adjustments to NPC behavior. GSC said future updates will make analogue stick dead zone bugfixes and...

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These Are the Best PS5 Game Deals to Shop Right Now

Merry Christmas to us all, because Black Friday deals have started early, including tons of video games. When looking through all the early Black Friday video game deals, we spotted several PS5 games available at steep discounts on Amazon and beyond. A few highlights from PS5 game deals this Black Friday include Stellar Blade for $49.99, Sonic X Shadow Generations for $29.99, Elden Ring for just $19.99, the critically acclaimed Metaphor ReFantazio for $49.99, and Alan Wake 2 (Deluxe Edition). Sony has also confirmed its Black Friday PS Plus offer: New members can save 30% on a 12-month subscription, and current PS Plus Essential members can save 25% on an upgrade to PlayStation Plus Extra, or 30% on Premium/Deluxe. If you're not sure...

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Best Black Friday Deals to Shop at GameStop Right Now–What I'd Buy

In spite of it all, GameStop has persevered and still gets after it for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals period. The GameStop near my house closed down in 2021 and I've really missed it. There's something to be said about getting to know your local GameStop staff and talking games with them for a while. I've also been seeing some locations are doing midnight launches again, and my friends, everyone should wait in line to buy a hot new game the second it goes live. You will be among your people, an unbroken queue of like-minded individuals looking to share in the communal experience of celebrating gaming. I feel like gaming culture was better when we all stood together and talked to one another about how stoked we were for Halo 3...

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Daily Deals: Alan Wake II, Nintendo Switch OLED, Astro Bot, and More

The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Sunday, November 24, below: Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster Collection Woot has the Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster Collection on sale for $44.99, making each game only $7.50! The first six Final Fantasy titles paved the way for the series as we see it today. Many fans still regard both Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy VI as some of the best that Final Fantasy has to offer, with gripping narratives and engaging gameplay. This package includes all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, which feature updated graphics, soundtracks, font, and more. Astro Bot for $49.99 Astro Bot is on sale for the first time since launch, and...

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Star Wars Outlaws is Now Just $40 for Black Friday

Ubisoft has recently released the huge Title Update 1.4.0 for Star Wars Outlaws, which most notably, cuts stealth requirements from almost the entire game. If that sounds appealing, I've got some good news, it's also on sale for Black Friday. Now down to $39.99 at Amazon (the previous best deal was $49.99 last week), that's $30 off the game, only released back in August this year. A blog post detailed the patch notes and confirmed the removal of forced stealth—meaning players will no longer have to return to a checkpoint when triggering "do not raise the alarm" or "do not get caught" objectives—alongside improvements to enemy AI and detection, facial expressions and animations, and more. "This Title Update brings changes to combat...

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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Drops to Just $20 for Black Friday

FromSoftware has done it again, blending the chaos of battle with the strategy of customization in Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. This Black Friday, you can snag the game on PS5 or Xbox at Amazon and Best Buy for just $19.99, down from its usual $59.99 price. That’s a $40 discount on a game that puts you in the pilot seat of a customizable mech for some of the most intense action of the year. Drawing from the expertise behind Dark Souls and Elden Ring, Armored Core VI offers a dynamic gameplay experience that combines 3D maneuverability with a mix of ranged and melee combat. It’s like they took FromSoftware’s signature challenge and sprinkled in some explosive mech mayhem, because why not? The game’s story sends you to Rubicon 3...

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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Down to Just $19 for Black Friday

Ready to sneak back into one of gaming's most legendary franchises? Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for PS5, Switch, and Xbox is just $18.99 at Amazon for Black Friday. That's a stealthy 53% off its $39.99 retail price, saving you over $20 while delivering a masterclass in espionage action. At under $20, this is a Black Friday deal worth crawling through an air vent for. This iconic bundle includes a lineup of classics that define a generation, such as Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. But the nostalgia doesn't stop there. You'll also get early entries like Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, plus rarities like Snake's Revenge and the NES version of Metal Gear...

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Hits All-Time Low Price for Black Friday

A lot of big, excellent, high-scoring games have come out this year, so it’s perfectly understandable if you haven’t played them all. If you’ve been holding off on picking up Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, now is a good time to grab a copy: It’s on sale for a new all-time low price at Amazon. You can snag it on PS5 or Xbox Series X for $49.99 at Amazon, a healthy $20 discount. And if you like shooters, you should absolutely pick it up, because it’s excellent. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has a phenomenal campaign that you can play either single-player or with up to three friends. The story is nice and twisty, pitting you and your fellow futuristic military men against the alien Tyranid forces. Once you’re done with the...

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Sonic X Shadow Generations Is On Sale for Black Friday – It's My Game of the Year

Have you tried Sonic X Shadow Generations yet? If not, now’s the perfect time. It's down to $29.99 / £27.99 for Black Friday – $20 off the price it launched at just over a month ago. This isn’t a sign of trouble; Sega often discounts even its top-performing games during Black Friday sales. Instead, this is simply one of the season's best gaming deals. Sonic x Shadow Generations - Amazon UK, £27.99 For $30, you’re getting Sonic Generations remastered, paired with the ultimate Shadow experience in Shadow Generations. It’s an incredible package and a contender for game of the year in my opinion. Whether you're a Sonic fan or not, this is a must-play experience and a bargain at this price. IGN’s Jada Griffen reviewed the game, awarding...

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Daily Deals: Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Stellar Blade, and More

The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Saturday, November 23, below: Astro Bot for $49.99 Astro Bot is on sale for the first time since launch, and there has never been a better time to pick up one of the PlayStation 5's best games. Building off Astro's Playroom, Astro Bot features many new abilities and bosses to fight, with over 300 bots to rescue across the galaxy. You'll find planets modeled after beloved PlayStation games like Ape Escape and Uncharted, and even surprise third-party bots like Leon S. Kennedy from Resident Evil 2. Final Fantasy XVI for $24.99 One of the biggest 2023 games has hit a new all-time low price just ahead of Black Friday! Final...

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Get Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for $24.99

There is one game that all my friends are pestering me to play above all others, and it is Yakuza / Like A Dragon. There is a reason for that, they say. "It's only one of the best video game franchises ever," they say. Well, now you and I can grab a copy of Infinite Wealth, for just $24.99 on Amazon and find out for ourselves. Maybe if I finally play it, they'll stop bugging me about it. (You hear that, Kris?!) Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for $24.99 Get it for PS5 Get it for PS4 Get it for XSX You can also grab a deal on a PS5 now, if you still need one. Grab an Xbox Series 1TB expansion card for the lowest price ever, too. For more Black Friday deals, be sure to check out the Best PS5 Game Deals and our hefty hub of Amazon deals...

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Anime Vanguards Update 1.5 Adds New Occult Event, Units, and Bug Fixes

Anime Vanguards Update 1.5 is now available for Roblox players, bringing new additions like Familiars, new Units, an Occult Event, and more. The popular Roblox game’s latest update arrived from developer Kitawari today, further fleshing out the anime crossover experience with new ways to play and a batch of new customization options. Patch notes detail additions that mostly feature new toys to play with, but there’s also a solid list of improvements and bug fixes to help smoothen out the gameplay and visuals, too. The Anime Vanguards Occult Event tops the list of new content and comes with an Occult Dungeon, a Talismans mechanic, Spirit Wisps, and a host of New Modifiers. There’s also an Occult Shop to visit, an Occult Banner, and...

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Blizzard Says Warcraft 3: Reforged 2.0 Is a Fresh Start, but Fans Remain Unconvinced After Rocky Launch

Warcraft III: Reforged 2.0 was a pleasant surprise when it released as part of Blizzard's celebration of Warcraft's 30th anniversary. But a week after the patch's launch, fan sentiment around the update continues to be mixed. Touted as an ambitious patch that would fix many of the lingering issues from the original release, Reforged 2.0 endured a bug-ridden launch that required multiple hot fixes. Blizzard moved quickly to address problems with graphical glitches, game results failing to register, and the MacOS client breaking entirely, but the issues have tempered enthusiasm for the patch, which Blizzard promoted as a fresh start for one of the most troubled releases in its history. Among the major complaints have been claims of...

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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Review

In a year already chock-full of excellent remakes like Persona 3 Reload and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, it’s impressive that I can still call Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake one of the best I’ve ever played. That’s not because it sets out to redefine the 1988 NES original like Square Enix did with Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth, but because of how it strikes a nearly perfect balance between faithfully sticking to the bones of Dragon Quest III while adding modern quality-of-life improvements and a beautiful new coat of paint that make it more fun than ever to explore and battle across its surprisingly dense overworld. Dragon Quest III is a true godfather of the RPG genre, and this immensely satisfying retelling so clearly...

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Daily Deals: Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, PlayStation 5 Consoles, and More

Many Black Friday deals are already live at retailers, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find today. These include PlayStation 5 Consoles, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless, Elden Ring, Astro Bot, iPad (10th Generation), and more. PlayStation Console Deals Are Now Live There are many PlayStation 5 console bundles on sale today, with the start of early Black Friday deals, making this the best time of 2024 to pick up a new console. You can purchase a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for $374.99, saving $25 and scoring a free game at no extra cost. Or, you can opt for the PlayStation 5 Disc Console, which is priced at $424.99. Sony also has the PlayStation VR 2 on sale today, with the...

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Faces 'Uphill Battle' to Match Inquisition's Launch Sales, Says Analyst

Dragon Age: The Veilguard launched on October 31, and we've already got a tiny window into how well it's selling. It debuted at No.6 on Circana's report of the top selling games in the US for the full month, just after Metaphor: ReFantazio. But its placement on a single chart doesn't quite tell the full story. We reached out to analyst Mat Piscatella at Circana following the report to get a little more info on just how well Veilguard was doing, and he offered some context. Though it might look like Dragon Age is being soundly beaten by a number of other debut titles for the month of October, he notes that Dragon Age launched on October 31, and the chart tracks through November 2. So Dragon Age only had three days of sales reflected in...

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel: A New Shadow Duelist and Where to Watch

On October 28, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel announced a new Shadow Duelist has emerged. Previously, Duelists competed for the right to claim the mask of Shadow Duelist Nocturne. Now, they’re competing to unmask Axle with an added twist. The winner of the new Shadow Duelist Tournament will also get to face Axle in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel. The match between Axle and the tournament winner will be broadcast on November 23, along with Axle’s unmasking. IGN will carry the stream across our channels, and this watch guide will tell you everything you need to know to watch the match between Shadow Duelist Axle and their opponent, including when it starts, a list of places to watch it, and what you can expect to see. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel’s New...

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Best Gifts for Gamers: Our Favorite Accessories, Games and Merch for Consoles and PC

It's that time of year when we find ourselves in need of gift ideas. Gift giving comes naturally for some, but for others, finding the perfect gift can be difficult. Thankfully, shopping for someone who enjoys playing video games is pretty straightforward. You can never go wrong getting them a new controller, a pair of headphones, or, well... more games to play. IGN staff has assembled like the Avengers to provide great gift recommendations for that special gamer in your life. Whether they are fans of Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or just love gaming in general, we've rounded up the absolute best gifts you can find below this holiday season. Top Gifts for Gamers If you're shopping for a general gaming-related gift, the IGN Store...

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