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IGN's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 map is here! Our interactive map tracks essential locations across The Continent, including collectibles, Bosses, and Pictos, so you always know where to go for your next objective. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Interactive Map Use the map markers to check off your exact progress toward completion! You can also filter specific markers using the left-hand sidebar. The available map filters for our Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 interactive map include: Locations, including points of interest and shortcuts. Collectibles, such as Journal Entries, Music Records, and Weapons, so you know exactly where to go to find optional pickups. Items, including Chroma and Colour of Lumina locations, which are...
ARC Raiders is blisteringly, aggressively archetypical, the extraction-est extraction shooter that ever extracted. It’s one of the least surprising games I’ve ever played, holding so much in common with its inspirations that they’re almost comically indistinguishable. For preview purposes, this is a very good thing: If you enjoy other games about scavenging goods while avoiding PvE foes and robbing PvP humans, you’re probably going to like ARC Raiders. If you don’t, then there’s likely nothing new here to tempt you. This is a game so unabashedly tied to its progenitors that the hero’s default melee weapon is a pickaxe, the same weapon Fortnite metaverse heroes dropping off the Battle Bus lug into combat. That’s a cute enough homage...
Of the topics in constant rotation in role-playing discussions and forums, few have come up as often as turn-based games. The classic gameplay style of many RPGs has contended with more action-oriented systems for some time, and now Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is restarting discussion over the direction of some genre titans. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 went live last week and is, by both IGN's and many other accounts, an excellent RPG. It is unabashedly clear about its inspirations. There's a turn order, Pictos to equip and master, zoned-out "dungeons" to crawl, and even an overworld map. In an interview with RPGsite, producer Francois Meurisse said Clair Obscur was conceived as a turn-based game from the start, and pointed to Final...
Gearbox’s upcoming first-person shooter Borderlands 4 will release 11 days earlier than planned, as confirmed by development chief Randy Pitchford in a video that appears to have gone live early. Borderlands 4 was due out September 23, but will now release on September 12 across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2. In the video, Pitchford said: “Everything is going great, actually. In fact, everything is going kind of the best-case scenario. The game is awesome, the team is cooking, and so the launch date for Borderlands 4 is changing. We’re moving it forward. The launch date is now September 12.” “What?! This never happens you guys! This never happens! We’re moving the launch date forward! You’re gonna get...
My first ritual was ended by a large man with two morningstars swinging around him in a circle. Think the hands of a clock — one short, one long — but spikier and much, much more deadly, and equally inevitable as time, at least to the novice. I was playing a Barbarian that run; I didn’t understand what I was doing yet, or how to avoid them. My dodges weren’t dodging. I’d done pretty well up until that point, but he chewed through my lives like a dog with a bone, and then I was dead, my ritual incomplete. But I’d gotten somewhere, earned some upgrades, had a better idea of what I was doing. Time to try again. Conquest Dark is a strange beast. It clearly owes a lot to Vampire Survivors, but its inspirations don’t quit there. It’s also...
Amid the heightened interest in all things The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion brought on by Bethesda’s popular remaster, its original designer has admitted the game's level scaling system was a “mistake.” Oblivion’s level scaling system is perhaps one of the most frustrating aspects of the 20-year-old open-world role-playing game. It means loot acquired is tied to the level of your character at the point you acquire it. So, if you complete a quest for a coveted sword at level one, you’ll get that sword locked at level one power. If you complete the same quest at level 25, you’ll get the sword at level 25. This, frustratingly, locks that cool sword you got at level one to level one power for your entire playthrough, no matter how much you...
IGN can exclusively reveal exciting new details about Crunchyroll's third annual Ani-May, which is set to be a month-long, global celebration that includes merchandise based on beloved anime, deals, partnerships, and experiences in stores and online, free-to-stream anime, new additions to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, and so much more. Ani-May will be filled with a ton of things to be excited about, and we'll be breaking them all down below so you don't miss a thing. Cowboy Bebop, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and Chainsaw Man Lead the Selection of Free-to-Stream Anime During Ani-May Beginning on May 1, Crunchyroll will be offering up some of the most popular anime for free with Ads for the entire month. From Cowboy Bebop to Demon...
Even a casual glance at the magnificent form of one of Elden Ring's best-known players, Let Me Solo Her, is enough to humble the strongest Tarnished, but even he struggled with one of FromSoftware's most formidable foes, Bloodborne's Orphan of Kos. Let Me Solo Her first rose to prominence in the Elden Ring community in April 2022, when he took on the role of a loincloth-clad jar-headed messiah, bringing much-needed aid to the countless players grappling with the hit RPG’s most infamous optional boss Malenia, Blade of Miquella. By his own estimation, since then he has played for over 1,200 hours and fought Malenia thousands of times. His efforts earned him legendary status in the Elden Ring community, resulting in FromSoftware sending...
11 years after its debut, Far Cry 4 now runs at 60 frames per second (fps) on PlayStation 5. As spotted by gael_74 and posted to the Far Cry 4 subreddit, the update history for the game states that Version 1.08 introduced "support 60 FPS on PS5 console." So, if you've yet to play it, now would be a good time to give Far Cry 4 a try. Featuring one of the series' best antagonists, Pagan Min, Far Cry 4 plonks you into a vast and colorful open-world, the vertical landscape of the Himalayas not "just a pretty backdrop, but a playground that encourages the player to fight, hunt, and explore." "Far Cry 4 has weak characters, but its campaign, co-op, and competitive multiplayer feature incredibly fun freedom," we wrote in IGN's "great"...
This article contains spoilers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 side content. It does not spoil the main story. Thanks to its astonishing, utterly absorbing story, I found little time for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s side content. For two dozen hours I stayed true to the mission and pushed onwards towards my goal of defeating The Paintress. Not that I could see much else to do; optional regions and objectives seemed few and far between. But upon reaching the final phase of the story, in which you unlock the ability to fly around the overworld map, my assumption about side content was proven totally wrong. This world is so much bigger and more impressive than I realised. Soar up into the clouds and you’ll find scattered floating...
Good news, Sam Fisher fans: Ubisoft has confirmed it still remembers Splinter Cell exists by adding Steam Achievements to 2013's Splinter Cell: Blacklist. While our last meaningful update about the Splinter Cell Remake came in 2022 when IGN met with Ubisoft Toronto developers to discuss their design philosophy behind the game, overnight, the developer quietly updated the achievement list for the 12-year-old Blacklist on Steam. Ubisoft said: "Agents, we are pleased to announce that Steam Achievements are now available for Splinter Cell: Blacklist!" The achievements will be "retroactively earned for the accomplishments already completed in your game," although for that to happen, you need to boot up the game at least once. "Once...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has been rated for Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of any official announcement that the fighting game is coming to the new console. We still don't have confirmation that the game based on Akira Toriyama's fan-favorite anime and manga series is coming to Switch 2, but a now-deleted tweet from the Saudi General Authority of Media Regulation, spotted by the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, proves otherwise. "Experience the fighting action in the latest game Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Available on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring 3D battles and storylines that change based on your choices," the tweet said before it was taken down, confirming it had secured a 12+ rating. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero takes the...
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers releases on July 24, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Microsoft is bringing it to Game Pass day one for those subscribed to the Ultimate tier. Players keen enough to pre-order will secure the Night & White Pack, which includes two costume sets — Night Spectre and White Spectre — as well as the Vermillion War Club axe and the Glistening Red Mercury Skill Upgrade. Developer Leenzee Games has also confirmed Wuchang: Fallen Feathers will be available in both a standard and deluxe edition, with the latter offering four costumes — each one including five costume pieces — four weapons, and one Skill Upgrade item on top of the base game. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Deluxe...
There’s something uniquely satisfying about nabbing a top-tier game for a fraction of RRP. Whether you’re chasing nostalgia, itching for a new adventure, or simply padding out your library, I've got discounts that deliver the goods. From sweeping RPGs to inventive indie darlings, there's a little something for every taste. Get 'em before they're back up to awful old regular price. This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm celebrating the 34th birthday of Super Mario Bros. 3, the pinnacle of the NES' library. My most vivid memory of this is sitting in a HOYTS movie theatre and getting my mind blown during its unveiling in the climactic tournament of The Wizard (think: a 100 min Nintendo infomercial). Two years of tortuous waiting later...
Looking to upgrade the storage capacity of your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or ASUS ROG Ally? Amazon is currently offering the high performance 512GB Samsung Pro Plus Micro SDXC card for just $29.99. A compact USB card reader is also included. Samsung is one of the most highly recommended memory card brands and the Pro Plus model is faster than most Micro SDXC cards, especially at this price point. 512GB Samsung Pro Plus Micro SDXC Card for $29.99 Includes compact USB card reader The Samsung Pro Plus is compatible with virtually any device that accepts the Micro SDXC card standard, including the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and the ASUS ROG Ally. The Pro Plus is a faster than average Micro SDXC card with a speed rating of U3 / A2 /...
If you're looking to slay demons in Doom: The Dark Ages, add the best of the Doom and Wolfenstein franchises to your library, and make a difference in the world by donating to Direct Relief, the brand-new id & Friends Humble Bundle is the one collection you've been waiting for. This id & Friends Humble Bundle, which boasts a $194 value and will stick around until April 13, allows you to pay what you want and get rewarded for doing so. We'll detail the three different options below, but we'll start by highlighting the 11-item bundle that gets you a 10% coupon off Doom: The Dark Ages and its Premium Edition. For those unfamiliar, Doom: The Dark Ages is set to be released on May 15, 2025, and serves as a prequel to 2016's Doom and Doom...
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been in players’ hands for almost a week, and they’ve already got a long list of changes they’d love to see included. Since Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos shadow-dropped their heavily rumored Oblivion remaster last Tuesday, fans have spent dozens of hours revisiting Cyrodiil to see how it compares to the 2006 original. While the vast majority of its vibrant hills and demonic Oblivion Gates are the same but with a fresh coat of paint, some major gameplay elements have been tweaked to make the overall experience more appealing to newcomers. So, with features like a sprint mechanic added, fans have one question on their minds: what else could be added? Bethesda heard players’ cries for...
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in games has been discussed more and more lately. NieR series director Yoko Taro has weighed in too, expressing concern that it could lead to game creators losing jobs to AI. In a recent interview at Famitsu, as translated by Automaton, several Japanese game developers known for narrative and storytelling discussed their approach to game creation. Alongside Yoko Taro, there was also Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape, AI: The Somnium Files), Kazutaka Kodaka (Danganronpa), and Jiro Ishii (428: Shibuya Scramble). During the interview, the group was asked what the future of adventure games might be, and both Yoko and Uchikoshi discussed AI. “There’s a lot of new games I want to create, but with AI...
If you've been on the hunt for some good game deals following many of the Spring Sales recently, today is your lucky day. Amazon has dropped a nice little sale on a selection of Capcom games for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch that's worth a look. This sale includes discounts on Resident Evil 4, Dragon's Dogma 2, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics and a few more so you can fill up your library with some exciting new options to play. We've included a few of our favorite games from this sale below. Pick them up before the discounts are all gone. To see more items on sale, check out Capcom's Amazon sale page here. Amazon Sale on Select Capcom Games If you're looking to add even more to your library to play in...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone have a new premium emote that lets you hide in a cardboard box — and of course players are abusing it. Call of Duty has seen its fair share of microtransactions dubbed pay-to-win by the community. The infamous Roze skin, which was incredibly hard to see, ended up being changed for battle royale Warzone. The developers of Call of Duty recently ended up changing a Terminator skin for similar reasons. But this cardboard box emote may be the most pay-to-win of them all. It’s part of the premium 2,400 COD Points Cardboard Commando bundle, which turns your soldier and weapons into cardboard. Fun at first glance, and certainly in-keeping with Call of Duty’s penchant for goofy skins. But it’s the Surprise...
While The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is, overall, a smash hit, with 4 million players, a ‘very positive’ user review rating on Steam, and high peak concurrents, some aspects of the rework have caused veteran fans to complain. Chief among them: a door. Warning! Potential spoilers for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered follow. This has to do with the door to the Dark Brotherhood’s Cheydinhal sanctuary entrance. It is at the centre of an iconic moment in Oblivion, one that players who took on the excellent Dark Brotherhood quest will probably remember well. In the original Oblivion, the glowing door has a heavy mood aesthetic and a relief showing the Night Mother (who members of the assassination obsessed Dark...
It looks like one of the PlayStation Plus games for May 2025 has leaked. While nothing is confirmed by Sony yet, rumor has it teen slasher horror romp Until Dawn will be a free download for PlayStation players in May. Although the key art certainly suggests it's the Until Dawn Remastered that's coming, rather than the 2014 original, it's not entirely clear; we'll confirm just as soon as we know for sure. PlayStation Plus is an online gaming service for PlayStation platforms that includes free monthly games, limited-time trials, online multiplayer, and member-exclusive discounts. It also includes a catalog of hundreds of current and classic games for Extra and Premium members, although the monthly free games are available to all...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over a million copies, publisher Kepler Interactive has announced. We already knew the debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive got off to a flying start given it hit a sales milestone of 500,000 copies sold within 24 hours, and now it's doubled that. "And here we are. Three days after launch. One million copies sold. Thank you for believing in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," the studio said on social media over the weekend. That's not the only milestone it hit, either. According to SteamDB, over the weekend Clair Obscur hit a concurrent peak of 121,422 players on Steam. That's significantly ahead of the concurrent peak of any other game from notable RPG developer Atlus, including fellow RPG...
If you’re one of the many fans of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on PC, you might have noticed the game has more than a few issues. According to the tech experts at Digital Foundry, Oblivion Remastered suffers from “dire” performance problems on PC. Video producer Alex Battaglia called it “perhaps one of the worst-running games I've ever tested for Digital Foundry.” “Even if you're running the most powerful hardware around, the stuttering is egregious, dragging down the experience to the point where I really don't understand how this was considered good enough for release,” Battaglia said. “And beyond the hitching, we are looking at one of the most bizarrely resource-intensive games I've ever tested - so even if you're OK...
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is set in Cyrodiil, the province in Tamriel home to the Imperial Empire. It is a fantasy setting packed with enough quests to keep even the most dedicated adventurer busy for hundreds of hours. But that hasn’t stopped some from probing the invisible barrier of its border for cracks — and even exploring the regions beyond. Over the weekend, redditor GnoblinXD recounted their journey through Cyrodiil’s border and into Valenwood, Tamriel’s southwestern province and home to the Bosmer, or Wood Elves, and next door Elsweyr, a region featured in The Elder Scrolls Online. GnoblinXD found they were able to move through the invisible barrier set in place to prevent this sort of thing, and, from there...
Let's launch your week with a banger bargains round-up to tempt your wallet into a little impromptu workout. Whether you're after a grand new adventure, a nostalgic trip down memory lane, or simply looking to snag a hidden gem for a song, this week’s gaming sales offer plenty to smile about. Join me now as I objective mark the stand-outs across Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC. This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm celebrating the delightfully different Super Mario Bros. 2, a NES great that helped raise me. Amusingly, this sequel seems to have been developed for Western audiences out of a sense of pity (it's mostly a re-skinned game called Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic). Why? Because Nintendo of America's feedback...
The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for April 20 below: 11th Gen iPad for $299 First up, you can save $50 off the newest iPad. Powered by the A16, the newest 11th-generation iPad is an exceptional addition to any workspace. You can use this device with both Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio to make the most out of it without having to go for the iPad Air or iPad Pro. Visions of Mana for $34.99 Visions of Mana released at the end of August, and it's available on sale for the first time this weekend. This is the first new Mana game in almost two decades, starring a cast of characters on a quest to save the world. In our 8/10 review, we stated, "Visions of Mana...
For a long time, Soulslike games – especially those created by pioneers of the genre, FromSoftware – have had an intimidating aura. While not outright hostile to the average gamer unfamiliar with their cryptic and sometimes obscure design, they’ve certainly felt unwelcoming. These games are, after all, supposed to be routinely challenging and punishing offerings […] Continue reading...