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Kit Harrington Says Mistakes Were Made in Game of Thrones' Ending: 'We Were All So Fu**ing Tired'

Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington has said mistakes were made in the show's controversial ending but is "not sure there was any alternative." Speaking to GQ, the Jon Snow actor finally commented on the somewhat infamous Game of Thrones finale which has been criticized by fans for having unusual character decisions and rushed story beats. Harrington suggested that, while the ending wasn't perfect, the team didn't have the energy to make it any better. "I think if there was any fault with the end of Thrones, is that we were all so f**king tired, we couldn't have gone on longer," he said. Harrington, alongside co-stars Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams, and more, spent the better part of a decade in their roles, from 2011 to 2019. "I...

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Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone Announced for PC and Consoles

Developer Farm 51 has announced Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone, the sequel to the 2021 first-person sci-fi survival horror shooter. The new game aims to blend open-world combat, crafting, team and base management, and nonlinear storytelling into a compelling and realistic post-apocalyptic action-RPG. It's due out on PC and consoles in 2025. In Chernobylite 2, you play as a planewalker, someone who travels between parallel worlds in search of the titular Chernobylite, a precious and powerful material. In that quest, you'll battle throes of terrifying creatures and do your best to unite and lead the remaining human survivors. Take a look at the announcement trailer above and the first screenshots in the gallery below. The sequel also...

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Berry Avenue Codes (August 2024)

Last updated on August 12, 2024: Added new Berry Avenue codes! If you're looking for Berry Avenue codes, IGN is here to help! In this article, you'll find active and working Berry Avenue codes in August 2024 for in-game items, including hair, clothing, and accessories. Note that these are Item ID codes that pull from the Roblox catalog. Active Berry Avenue Codes (August 2024) Below, you'll find a list of active and working Berry Avenue item ID codes in August 2024 and what you get for redeeming them: Y2K White Snow Boots: 12152457195 Sakura Hair Flower: 12959129777 White Plain Shoes: 13006223027 Denim Shorts: 12492588206 Pink Slippers: 12180079738 Sandals: 13753582199 Starry Sparkling Eyes: 7243903012 Seaside Top: 10058018966...

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Kiborg: Arena Is a Brutal Cyberpunk Beat-’Em-up with a Roguelite Twist

The cyberpunk subgenre has been a visually and conceptually compelling backdrop for RPGs, first-person shooters, and narrative-driven mysteries. But the upcoming Kiborg from Sobaka Studios looks to turn the high-tech, low-lives conceit into a vehicle for a high-octane action brawler—with a roguelite twist. Leaning into the intense body modification and grotesque horrors that advanced technology can bring, Kiborg focuses on fast-paced, crunchy combat that's all powered by some bizarre yet intriguing upgrades that can light up the battle zone. Just ahead of the release of the upcoming playable prologue that sets the stage for the main game, I forged through a gauntlet of mutants, cyborgs, and giant robots with an assortment of deadly...

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$879 Off a Borderlands Boxset, 480 Bucks Off a Capcom Bundle, Crazy QuakeCon Deals, and More!

Welcome back to another week of daily discounts. Please excuse my slight absence last week—I was off smashing Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, a shooter with big guns and Power Armour-soiling enemy swarms. I also got to literal grips with a Moza Truck Wheel setup that let me live out my nichest, Pork Chop Express from Big Trouble in Little China fantasies. But, hey, enough about me; let's get you sorted with the best deals of the day, bar none. In retro news, I'm celebrating the 41st birthday of Mario Bros., the arcade cabinet that lauched a plumbing empire. Partially inspired by some of Joust's mechanics (and an Italian-American landlord hounding Nintendo for rent), Mario Bros. was a non-scrolling arena affair that was quite addictive...

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Hi-Fi Rush IP and Tango Gameworks Acquired by Krafton From Xbox, Studio Will No Longer Be Shut Down

PUBG publisher Krafton has acquired Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP from Xbox, meaning the studio will no longer be shut down. Krafton shared the news in a press release alongside confirming that, "as part of this strategic agreement, KRAFTON intends to collaborate with Xbox and ZeniMax to ensure a smooth transition and maintain continuity at Tango Gameworks, allowing the talented team to continue developing the Hi-Fi RUSH IP and explore future projects." "KRAFTON intends to support the Tango Gameworks team to continue its commitment to innovation and delivering fresh and exciting experiences for fans," the press release continues. "There will be no impact on the existing game catalog of The Evil Within, The Evil Within 2...

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How the Moza Truck Wheel Experience Delivers the Goods, Best Prices, and More!

Not to sound like Forrest Gump contemplating shoes, but I've owned lots of wheels and pedals. I bet if I think about it real hard I can remember my first pair. (Mad Catz said they'd take me anywhere on PS One, despite being held together by rubberbands and hope.) Though I've gotten behind dozens of these peripherals over the decades, I'm only just now ticking off a longheld desire today—wrapping my mitts around a "big mutha trucker" setup. You may have seen that I've recently heaped well-deserved praise on the Moza R12 Direct Drive Wheelbase in its ideal F1 / GT3 layout, secured to a dedicated cockpit. This time around, I'm going to radically transform that setup to suit a big rig config as mounted on a desk with a beefy Moza HGP...

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Daily Deals: Apple iPad, Lenovo Legion Go, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, and More

The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Sunday, August 11, below: Nintendo Switch Lite with Animal Crossing: New Horizons for $159 Walmart has the Timmy & Tommy's Aloha Edition Nintendo Switch Lite available for $159. This bundle includes a turquoise Nintendo Switch Lite and a free digital copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Together, that has a $260 value, which means you can save $100 by purchasing this bundle. If you have not purchased a Nintendo Switch yet, this is an excellent option. Elgato Wave:3 Mic for $119.99 The Elgato Wave:3 Microphone is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enter the worlds of streaming, gaming, or voice recording. The custom...

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Cataclismo: A Glorious Smashing of LEGO and Tower Defense

Hooded Horse just might be one of the most exciting publishers around right now. Outside of the incredible Manor Lords, they also launched Against the Storm last year, and Empires of the Undergrowth this year. There are loads of other good games too, but the one I want to talk about today is Cataclismo, which […] Continue reading...

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Fortnite to Get Disney Villains, Incredibles Characters, and a Season With Doctor Doom | D23 2024

Epic Games is working with Disney to bring some of its iconic villains, as well as a host of new Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel characters, to Fortnite. The latest Fortnite collaboration was revealed at the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 2024. The latest crossover starts next week with Mandalorian characters like Grogu set to show up on August 12. Then, Fortnite’s next season will usher in the age of Doctor Doom with its Absolute Doom theme, bringing more Marvel-themed skins and items for players to toy with on August 16. You can see a trailer for Absolute Doom below. Disney is far from done with Fortnite. This fall, Fortnite players can look forward to appearances from a selection of iconic Disney villains like Maleficent...

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How to Play Every Borderlands Game in Chronological Order

Quickly earning a reputation as the face of the looter shooter genre in the years since its release, Borderlands really has become one of gaming's most recognisable franchises. From its cel-shaded art style to its masked psycho poster child, the foul-mouthed, tongue-in-cheek sci-fi universe is now a staple of modern video game culture. It's not stopping there though, with the series quickly morphing into a multimedia sensation in its own right, spinning off into comics, novels and even a tabletop game. This month, that journey reaches its biggest milestone yet, with Borderlands finally making its long-awaited jump to the big screen courtesy of Hostel and Thanksgiving director, Eli Roth. Reimagining Pandora and its vault-obsessed...

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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Removes the 'Erotica' Genre From the Photography Mini-Game

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will be released in roughly a month, and as more news trickles in, it has been discovered that the upcoming remaster has removed the ability for players to take an "erotic" photo. As noted in a new report from Famitsu (spotted by Eurogamer), Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster's photography mini-game has removed the "Erotica" genre from photos taken by the player. In the original game and its subsequent 2016 re-release, there were 6 types of photos depending on what Frank photographs. A photograph with a specific photo genre would award players with an additional Prestige Point (PP) bonus for the picture. The Erotica genre specifically was available when players took pictures of certain angles of a female human or...

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Take-Two Interactive Boss Says Call of Duty May Boost Game Pass, but He's Still Skeptical

With Call of Duty, one of Microsoft's most valuable gaming IPs, finally hitting Game Pass, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expects the popular first-person shooter to boost subscriber numbers for the service "for at least a period of time." Speaking with IGN's sister site, GamesIndustry.biz, Zelnick told the publication that he believes including Call of Duty on Game Pass will push consumers to subscribe to the service, at least for some time. "I think that offering a frontline title with a premium price in a subscription service, day and date, will push consumers to that subscription service for at least a period of time," Zelnick explained to GamesIndustry.biz. Though Zelnick explained that Microsoft's decision "won't affect...

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Sakura Stand Codes (August 2024)

Last updated on August 9, 2024: Added new Sakura Stand codes! If you're looking for Sakura Stand codes, IGN has you covered! In this article, you'll find a list of all the active and working Sakura Stand codes in August 2024 that can be redeemed for free rewards and bonuses, including Tokens. Active Sakura Stand Codes (August 2024) Below, you'll find all the working and active Sakura Stand codes in August 2024 and the free rewards you get for redeeming them: Kafk-ISTHATTHEREDMIST: x1,000 Tokens (requires Mastery 1 to redeem) SFCOpen4Business: x1,500 Tokens (requires Mastery 3 to redeem) freeRedMistPercent: Adds 50% to the Red Mist Gate (requires Mastery 3 to redeem) On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur. L'essentiel est invisible pour...

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Anime Defenders Codes (August 2024)

Last updated on August 9, 2024: Added new Anime Defenders codes! If you're looking for Anime Defenders codes, IGN's got what you need! In this article, you'll find all the active and working Anime Defenders codes in August 2024 that can be redeemed for free rewards and bonuses, including Gems. Active Anime Defenders Codes (August 2024) Here are all the active and working Anime Defenders codes in August 2024 and the free rewards you get for redeeming them: codeis: x500 Gems incredibilli: x1,500 Gems dragonpart1: x1,000 Gems divinespirits: x500 Gems summertime: x800 Gems sorry4delay: x500 Gems Expired Anime Defenders Codes Below, you'll find a list of expired Anime Defenders codes that no longer work as of August 2024: idk...

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Bandai Namco Announce First-Ever Dragon Ball MOBA Game, Dragon Ball Project: Multi

Bandai Namco announced the first-ever team-oriented free-to-play Dragon Ball Z MOBA game called Dragon Ball Project: Multi. Dragon Ball Project: Multi, developed by One Piece World Seeker developer Ganbarion, is a top-down action RTS game that features 4v4 battles where players must utilize heroes' abilities to turn the tide in battle. Such heroes include Goku, Vegeta, Future Trunks, Piccolo, Krillin, Android 18, and Majin Buu. The will also feature series villains spanning Dragon Ball’s mythos like Cooler from Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball Super’s Zamasu and Vermoud. According to its official website, the game will be playable on Google Play, The App Store, and Steam. Along with Dragon Ball Project: Multi’s reveal, the company...

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IGN UK Podcast 761: Space Marine 2 Might Be the Warhammer Game We've Always Wanted

Warhammer über-nerd Matt has finally played a decent chunk of the upcoming third-person shooter Space Marine 2, and from what he's played it's far exceeded his expectations. Jesse has been sinking his time into another Warhammer 40K game, Speed Freeks , and, well... you'll just have to listen to this week's IGN UK Podcast to find out what he thinks. He also does way too much self-promotion, but thankfully keeps his potty mouth relatively clean for once. 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 761: Space Marine 2 Might Be the Warhammer Game We've Always Wanted IGN UK Podcast 760: Is Thank Goodness You're Here the...

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Hunger Brings a Horror RPG Twist to the Extraction Shooter

The year is 18… something. Not that years matter anymore. Not since the End. What’s left of Napoleonic Europe is ravaged by the Hunger; people twisted by the Bacterium disease into foul, zombie-like creatures. All anyone can do in these plagued lands is survive. And complete quests. And find amazing loot. And escape to live another day. That’s life in Hunger, the next game from the developers behind Hell Let Loose. Launching in early access on PC in 2025, Hunger is a grimdark take on the extraction shooter. If you’ve seen the debut trailer we exclusively revealed recently, you may have already drawn parallels between it and Hunt: Showdown – both share a filthy, earthy aesthetic that ground their fantastical ideas in historic reality...

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God of War: Ragnarok PC Specs Revealed by PlayStation

PlayStation has revealed the PC requirements for the highly anticipated God of War Ragnarok ahead of its September 19 release date. A breakdown on the PlayStation Blog revealed God of War: Ragnarok will require a hefty 190GB of SSD storage. Running the game on recommended settings will otherwise require an Nvidia RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 equivalent GPU, an Intel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 equivalent CPY, and 16GB of RAM. Minimum settings, high settings, performance settings, and ultra settings were also revealed. Running God of War: Ragnarok at the bare minimum (1080p resolution and 30 frames per second on average) requires an Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5500 XT equivalent GPU and an Intel i5-4670k or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 equivalent...

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Control 2 in 'Production Readiness Stage' at Remedy, Max Payne Remakes in Full Production

Control 2 is now in the "production readiness stage" at Alan Wake developer Remedy Entertainment, while the Control multiplayer spin-off and Max Payne 1 & 2 remake have entered full production. Remedy revealed the progress in its latest financial earnings report, confirming Control 2 has "passed the proof of concept stage and has progressed to the production readiness stage." No further timeline was shared, but Max Payne 1 & 2 has now entered full production ten months after it reached the same "production readiness stage,". This would indicate Control 2 will enter full production around June 2025. Max Payne 1 & 2 reaching this stage means Remedy is now actively working on it, though no release window was shared. The game will...

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DOOM Eternal Finally Adds Official Mod Support on Steam, With Microsoft Store Support Coming 'Soon'

DOOM Eternal is finally getting official mod support some four years after its initial release, id Software announced during today's QuakeCon 2024 livestream. According to a post on Bethesda's Slayers Club blog, DOOM Eternal Update 6.66 Rev 3 adds the ability to opt into mod support via Steam's beta branch. Support for the Microsoft Store version will be added "soon," with no mention of a console version. Those who opt into the beta branch will be able to create and publish original mods via the idStudio Beta program, which you can see above. You can find idStudio tutorials as well as an installation guide right here. The addition of mods should add some more life to DOOM Eternal, which continues to enjoy a robust post-launch...

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Take-Two Boss Responds to Rumors of New 2K FIFA Game, Says Making Soccer Sim Would Be 'Incredibly Difficult'

Ever since EA revealed that it was dropping the FIFA license, rumors have abounded that arch-rival 2K Sports is planning to pick up the mantle and make its own soccer sim. But in today's earnings call, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said that any potential competitor to EA Sports FC would face numerous complications. "I would just note with regards to the FIFA license, it does not bring along with it rights; it doesn’t come along with players, teams, or leagues," Zelnick said. "So it’s not as simple, for example, as negotiating with the NFL, or the NBA, or MLB, where at most you have to negotiate with a league and a player’s association. So anyone who would want to compete in the straight ahead sim environment for soccer… you wouldn’t...

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Bungie Says It Remains Committed to Destiny After Layoffs, Will Reveal Plans for 'Multi-Year Journey' Soon

Bungie has stepped in to clarify that its work on Destiny will continue with another “multi-year journey" following widespread studio layoffs last week, asking fans to remain patient in the meantime. In new posts published on X/Twitter, Bungie acknowledged that the recent layoffs at the studio has resulted in a degress of uncertainty around its future. Despite this, Bungie says it will do its best to maintain transparency and communication as it remains committed to the Destiny universe. “We'll be talking with you all about the future of Destiny and plans for our next multi-year journey soon,” Bungie said. “Once we plant a flag for the date, we'll let you all know.” It’s currently unclear how or when Bungie will launch into the...

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Take-Two CEO Says a Long-Term Video Game Actor Strike 'Wouldn't Be Good for Anyone'

Video game voice actors continue to strike in an effort to push gaming companies toward a deal on AI protections for all actors. But while CEOs at major publishers like EA and Take-Two don't think the strike will have a short-term business impact, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledges that a "long-term strike wouldn't be good for anyone." Speaking to IGN today ahead of the company's Q1 earnings, Zelnick responded to a question about whether or not the strike would impact the company's business broadly. Like EA CEO Andrew Wilson, he doesn't expect an immediate impact to the business. That's to be expected, given that technically games in production before August 25, 2023 are not officially struck work. While actors can still opt to...

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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Deep Dive Confirms You Can Turn Off the Revamped HUD, Confirms Item Durability Bar, and More

Capcom has shared a new gameplay deep dive into Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, confirming that players can turn off the revamped HUD, confirming there will be an indicator for item durability, and more. In a new video uploaded onto YouTube, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster director Ryosuke Murai and producer Kei Morimoto play through roughly 11 minutes of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. The gameplay shown in early segments of the duo shows off some familiar gameplay mechanics, along with some new changes exclusive to the upcoming remaster. Among the biggest changes the duo revealed is that players can turn off the revamped heads-up display (HUD) available in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. "[T] here's an option to make it disappear after a...

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Elden Ring Patch 1.13.2 Squashes Pesky Bugs That Affected Some Parts of Multiplayer and More

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware has released a surprise hotfix for the game bringing it to version 1.13.2. Publisher Bandai Namco released the patch notes which, while not as long as previous updates released for Elden Ring and its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, look to a handful of pesky bugs. This includes a bug which caused the Death status ailment from the Death Flare skill to be applied to the Deadly Poison Spray skill, a bug that blocked multiplayer in some areas of Scadu Atlus, and more. The full patch notes are available below. Shadow of the Erdtree, which arrived June 21, 2024, features bosses with which FromSoftware "really pushed the envelope" on what the player can withstand, director Hidetaka Miyazaki said ahead of...

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DOOM and DOOM 2 Getting New Enhanced Versions With a Brand-New Episode and More

QuakeCon 2024 officially starts today, and ahead of the convention, which typically features major news and announcements from various ZeniMax Media IPs, a new listing reveals that among the announcements incoming will be enhanced remasters of the first two Doom games. In a new Steam listing (spotted by X/Twitter user @Wario64), DOOM + DOOM 2 is a new compilation that will provide definitive, newly enhanced versions of the first two DOOM games. This includes both games running on the KEX Engine, a proprietary game engine that was also used in several re-releases of other classic shooters, including DOOM 64 (2020), Quake (2021), and Quake 2 (2023). You can see the official trailer below. Some new enhancements coming to DOOM + DOOM 2...

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Dead by Daylight's Highly-Requested 2v8 Mode Extended by Two Weeks

Although Dead by Daylight's most highly-requested mode was supposed to conclude today, developer Behaviour Interactive announced today that it was extending the trial period for 2v8 mode by two weeks. In a new post on X/Twitter, Behaviour Interactive announced today that the initial run for 2v8 mode would now conclude on Thursday, August 15, at 8 am PT / 11 am ET. More interestingly, Behaviour Interactive disclosed the reason for extending the 2v8 trial run was due to the high demand from the community, in addition to revealing that 2v8 accounted for over 40% of all matches played in Dead by Daylight since its debut late last month, even though 2v8 had long queue times. "We've been blown away by your reaction to 2v8 these past two...

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies Trailer Shows Off Creepy Giant Spiders and Full Gameplay

Activision has revealed a first look at gameplay for the Zombies mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The two minute trailer, below, showcases the return of a round based Zombies mode and the Terminus map, one of two available at launch in Black Ops 6. It also highlighted the classic Zombies blend of spooky survival and absolutely bizarre monsters and weapons. Terminus was built using the philosophy of "anywhere you can see, you can go," and players may encounter some spookier beasties when they leave the prison starting area. The trailer showed off some of these, such as creepy giant spiders and a horrific clump of different zombies stuck together. You can read about all these and more in IGN's preview of Black Ops 6's Zombies mode...

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Vampire Survivors Comes to PlayStation This Month

Indie sensation Vampire Survivors is finally coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on August 29, 2024. Developer Poncle announced the release date in an admittedly ridiculous trailer, below, promising 500,000 texture mapped garlic balls and at least 13.5 hours of gameplay, all for the price of a peri peri chicken wrap. Vampire Survivors is a fast paced and over the top gothic horror game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. It became one of the biggest surprise hits of the last few years as what launched as a humble indie game on Steam blew up in popularity and snowballed itself. Poncle soon added layers of new content to the...

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