Gaming News

Elden Ring Director Hidetaka Miyazaki Won't Allow Layoffs at FromSoftware as Long as He's in Charge

Elden Ring creator and FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has said he won't allow the devastating video game industry layoffs to affect his studio as long as he's in charge. Speaking to PC Gamer, Miyazaki said he can't 100% guarantee FromSoftware will be safe from job losses — which have so far seen thousands lose their jobs across the likes of Embracer Group, Microsoft, and Sony — but wouldn't allow it "as long as this company is [his] responsibility." FromSoftware is owned by Japanese organization Kadokawa Corporation so the decision isn't wholly in Miyazaki's hands, however. Microsoft, for example, shut down Redfall developer Arkane Austin alongside Hi-Fi Rush and Ghostwire Tokyo developer Tango Gameworks in May 2024 despite...

View full article »

Looks Like the Original Resident Evil Is Coming Back to PC

A rating for the PC version of the original Resident Evil has sparked speculation Capcom may be about to release the classic horror game on Steam. Gematsu spotted a listing for Resident Evil on PC with a release date of June 18 via PEGI’s website. At the time of this article’s publication, the listing was still live. Resident Evil first launched on PC in December 1996, just over eight months after it launched on PSone. Nearly 30 years later and the original game is unavailable on modern PC storefronts, including Steam. Indeed none of the original Resident Evil games are currently available on Valve’s platform. Assuming this PEGI listing does indicate a re-release, the question is which version of Resident Evil is set for PC. A...

View full article »

Banana Clicking Game Banana Now the 11th Most Popular Game of All Time on Steam

Banana clicking game Banana is a certified Steam hit, amassing a colossal 858,915 concurrent players on the platform to become its 11th most popular game of all time. Data from player tracking website SteamDB shows Banana has overtaken the likes of Apex Legends, Valheim, Terraria, Fallout 4, Helldivers 2, and so many more as it enters the upper echelon of Steam royalty. "Banana is a clicker game in which you click a banana," reads its official synopsis. "Get a random banana every three hours and grow your collection." Banana currently has a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam with 88% of players recommending it. The huge player count puts Banana a tad short of the top 10 list, itself full of true heavyweights. But Baldur's Gate 3...

View full article »

Todd Howard Rules Out Fallout 1 and 2 Remakes

Amid the increasing popularity of the Fallout franchise, some fans have called on Bethesda to remake the much-loved first two games in the series — but according to Bethesda Game Studios chief Todd Howard that’s not in the cards. In an interview with YouTube channel MrMattyPlays, Howard said that some of the charm of Fallout 1 and 2 has to do with the fact they remain firmly rooted in the old-school PC role-playing game era of the mid-to-late 90s, so he’s happy to leave them where there while ensuring they run well. “The main priority for us is to make sure they're available and you can still play them,” Howard said. “So on the PC obviously they're there for people to go and get and play, and making sure that they run okay. As far as...

View full article »

Spear Mains Rejoice as Helldivers 2 Patch 1.000.402 Issues Tons of Fixes

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has followed up last week’s release of the game’s big balance update and premium warbond with a new patch that applies a long list of fixes. The highlight is a fix for the Spear support stratagem, which has suffered all sorts of problems since the PC and PlayStation 5 co-op shooter launched earlier this year. What should be a reliable monster of a weapon has for so long been fickle, with its anti-tank homing missile failing to properly track locked-on targets. According to the update 1.000.402 patch notes, there’s a fix for the Spear not targeting several entities (spawners, compound objects, etc). This should encourage more players to bring the Spear onto the battlefield. And here’s another helpful...

View full article »

150 Bucks off A Switch OLED, Greatly Reduced First Party PS Titles, Crazy Controller Drops, and More!

Welcome back to some serious EOFY savings. Hot Deals on Hardware seems to be the unofficial theme of the day—cheap VR headsets and greatly reduced "fancy colour" controllers, to be specific. I'm also liking the look of Red Dead Redemption II going for a mere $24. For what that game delivers, that's an insane price point. Buy it. Play it. Thank me later, pardner. In retro news, I'm celebrating the 34th birthday of Bonanza Bros., a coin-op great that begat a ton of console conversions. Crafted by a small team at Sega—which included artist/designer Manabu Kusunoki, who would later go on to work on Panzer Dragoon—this System 24 title played and looked like nothing else at the time. I can recall loving its 2.5D level design, the comedic...

View full article »

Paradox Officially Cancels Its Long-Delayed The Sims Competitor Life by You

Paradox Interactive announced that its long-delayed The Sims-style life sim Life by You is officially canceled in a post on their website today. Life by You was initially announced in May of 2023. At the time, an early access release was planned for September of that year. It was initially delayed to May of 2024, then in February, Paradox announced an additional delay, pushing Life by You's Early Access release to June 4th. Two weeks before the June 4 release, it was delayed again, this time without a release date, because, in the words of Paradox Deputy CEO Mattias Lilja, "additional time [was] needed." Paradox Interactive released a statement from CEO Fredrik Wester explaining the decision on its website. The full statement is as...

View full article »

Bethesda Doesn't Feel the Need to 'Rush' Fallout 5 in the Wake of TV Show's Success

Bethesda Softworks head Todd Howard knows fans are looking forward to Fallout 5, especially in the wake of the Prime Video show's success, but he isn’t interested in rushing it out the door. Howard opened up about the future of the hit post-apocalyptic RPG series during an interview with YouTube content creator MrMattyPlays. He says Bethesda spends a lot of time plotting out how to handle the direction of its franchises. "For other Fallout games in the future, you know, obviously I can’t talk about those right now, but I would say, sort of rushing through them, or we kind of need to get stuff out that is different than the work we’re doing in 76…we don’t feel like we need to rush any of that," he said. "The Fallout TV show fills a...

View full article »

Overwatch 2 Teases Transformers Collab in Season 11 Trailer

Blizzard Entertainment is teasing an Overwatch 2 Transformers crossover when Season 11 arrives in just a few days. The quick tease arrives at the tail end of a new Season 11 trailer that premiered earlier today. It takes up so little space in the video that there’s a good chance many may have missed it, but those who stuck around to the end will catch the familiar Autobot logo and its iconic transformation sound effect. That’s all we can see from what will inevitably become a full-fledged collaboration between Overwatch 2 and Transformers for now. Thankfully, this is far from the first time Blizzard has tied its hero shooter in with another property, so we at least have a few guesses about how the Autobot and Decepticon content will...

View full article »

Save 31% Off the TSA-Approved Anker Prime 27650mAh Power Bank

Today, Amazon is offering the powerful and high capacity Anker Prime 27,650mAh USB Power Bank for only $124.99, a hefty 31% price drop from its original $180 MSRP. This is the successor to the Anker 737 that we deemed the best Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally charger. Note only does it carry a significant battery capacity, it also boasts an absolutely massive 250W of USB power delivery to charge even the most power hungry MacBooks, iPhones, and handheld gaming consoles (simultaneously, in most cases). Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank for $124.99 with 250W of USB Type-C Power Delivery The Anker Prime is a hefy power bank, measuring 6.4"x2"x2.2" and weighing in at 1.5 pounds. This is a heavier duty power bank designed to charge more power...

View full article »

Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Support Sounds Like Its Final Major Update

Larian Studios will seemingly stop releasing major updates for beloved role-playing game Baldur's Gate 3 after official mod support becomes available in September 2024. As reported by Eurogamer, Larian CEO Swen Vincke said at BAFTA's An Evening with Baldur's Gate 3 event that he and the team "really want to move forward and do new things" so players "will see the level of support diminished to really critical bug fixes." Vincke explained: "One of the big things for us, and the one that we're really working towards now, is the ability for players to mod [Baldur's Gate 3] themselves, because then they will be able to make their own things, and I think that will be the point where we're going to say 'ok, now it's yours fully'."...

View full article »

As Starfield Steam Reviews Plunge to ‘Mostly Negative,’ Todd Howard Responds to Paid Mods Backlash

Bethesda Game Studios chief Todd Howard has responded to a backlash over Starfield paid mods, confirming the developer will look at its pricing model for Creations content. On Steam, Starfield’s recent user reviews are now on ‘Mostly Negative’ after disgruntled players hit out at Bethesda for charging $7 for a single Starfield mission. The second mission of the recently released Trackers Alliance is only available as a Starfield Creation and costs $7, or 700 credits. Creations are built via Starfield’s Creation Kit, and include free and paid-for mods. Creations include new missions, gear, skins, and weapons. Here’s the official blurb from Bethesda: While this latest backlash revolves around The Vulture mission, Bethesda has faced...

View full article »

Elden Ring Director Hidetaka Miyazaki May Consider 'Beginning to End, Total Co-Op' in Future FromSoftware Games

FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has said the studio may consider including “beginning to end, total co-op” in future games. Elden Ring’s co-op summoning system can be a lifesaver for tarnished in need of a little help to take down a troublesome boss. However, its design leaves some pretty significant barriers to players hoping to enjoy a sustained co-op experience. For example, players are booted back to their own world rune arc in hand the moment the area boss is defeated, or as soon as they unceremoniously bite the dust. Summoning also prevents you from riding atop your trusty steed Torrent, which can make Elden Ring’s expansive open world seem a little too expansive on occasion. To get around these limitations, Elden...

View full article »

Next Lords of the Fallen Game Confirmed for 2026

The next Lords of the Fallen game launches in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, publisher CI Games has announced. The Polish company confirmed it had signed a publishing deal with Fortnite maker Epic Games for the PC version of the game, which does not yet have an official title. However, the rights to the game and the series, as well as publishing rights on all non-PC platforms, remains with CI Games. Lords of the Fallen was developed by Hexworks for release in 2023 and went on to sell 1.3 million copies as of the end of the year, a result Marek Tyminski, CEO of CI Games, recently called “solid.” “From its release to December 31 last year, Lords of the Fallen's sales totaled approximately 1.3 million units,”...

View full article »

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Doesn't Need To Be Baldur's Gate 3, It Needs To Be Golden Era BioWare

When BioWare announced that Dragon Age: Dreadwolf had been renamed Dragon Age: The Veilguard, general manager Gary McKay explained the decision was rooted in a wish to reflect the game’s “really deep and compelling group of companions.” It's a logical pivot considering the immense cultural effect Baldur’s Gate 3’s collection of misfit heroes triggered last year. BioWare no doubt hopes that at least one of the Veilguard will resonate at a scale akin to Asterion, Karlach, or Shadowheart. A camp of companions is about as far as the similarities with Baldur’s Gate 3 goes though, if the recently showcased 20 minutes of gameplay is to go by. Dragon Age: The Veilguard appears to be a cinematic fantasy adventure with linear momentum, action...

View full article »

Bethesda Isn’t Walking Away From Starfield — It’s Planning a Second Story Expansion for Year 2

Bethesda has insisted it’s committed to supporting Starfield, and confirmed at least one other story expansion will release following this year’s Shattered Space. In an interview with YouTube channel MrMattyPlays, Bethesda Game Studios’ Todd Howard said the developer is aiming to release an annual story expansion for “hopefully a very long time.” Sci-fi RPG Starfield launched in September 2023 as Bethesda’s first brand new intellectual property in years, and its first mainline single-player game since Microsoft bought parent company ZeniMax Media in March 2021. IGN’s Starfield review returned a 7/10. We said: “Starfield has a lot of forces working against it, but eventually the allure of its expansive roleplaying quests and...

View full article »

Still Wakes the Deep Review

When a game is trying as hard to terrify and unsettle me as Still Wakes the Deep is, and instead I mostly feel kind of bored a lot of the time, I start to question whether this type of experience simply doesn't tingle my spine anymore. But digging deeper, there are a lot of specific reasons this feels like a lackluster attempt at that formula. It has almost all of the hallmarks of a creepy, Amnesia-style, first-person horror game with a powerless protagonist – the very same sort I've been playing and enjoying for almost 15 years now. But despite great dialogue, superb voice-acting, and a memorable setting, irritating level design and sometimes silly scenarios meant this dreary tale never fully got its Lovecraftian tendrils into me...

View full article »

Elden Ring Still Isn't the 'Ideal Fantasy RPG' in the Eyes of FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki

Elden Ring creator and FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki appears to have very high standards, saying the beloved role-playing game isn't quite the "ideal fantasy RPG" despite its universal acclaim. Speaking to PC Gamer, Miyazaki said that Elden Ring — dubbed a masterpiece by IGN and countless others — is just one step on his path towards his ideal game, with the likes of Demon's Souls, the Dark Souls trilogy, Bloodborne, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice all acting as predecessors too. "Back when doing interviews about Elden Ring, I think I mentioned that I'm still in the process of making my ideal fantasy RPG," Miyazaki said. "While Elden Ring is not quite it, it's pretty close. It's getting close." This likely comes as welcome news...

View full article »

Cyberpunk 2077 Leaks Point to Scrapped Missions Set on the Moon

Cyberpunk 2077 files allegedly stolen from developer CD Projekt Red in 2021 have appeared online and seemingly revealed scrapped missions set on the moon. As reported by Insider Gaming, images which surfaced online of concept art, blueprints, file repositories, and map data appear to hint at what could be a cancelled expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 that would have taken players well beyond Night City. CD Projekt Red declined to comment on the alleged leaks when contacted by IGN. The moon is an established hub in Cyberpunk 2077 lore and can be visited fairly simply for those with enough money. It features as a significant plot point in the Cyberpunk Edgerunners animated series but is only touched on briefly in the game, though off-planet...

View full article »

The Elder Scrolls 6 Teaser Is Now 6 Years Old — and Even Todd Howard Paused to Say, ‘Oh Wow That Has Been a While’

Remarkably, The Elder Scrolls 6 teaser trailer is six years old, an anniversary that made even Bethesda development chief Todd Howard pause for thought. Bethesda teased The Elder Scrolls 6 at E3 2018 with a brief announcement video, below, that gave little away about the studio’s plans. Six years later and fans are still in the dark about what to expect from the hotly anticipated sequel, which won’t release until 2028 at the earliest. Howard hasn't given much away since, and made typically vague comments in an interview with YouTube channel MrMattyPlays, but did reflect on the huge gap between The Elder Scrolls 6’s teaser and release. “Now, it's the sixth anniversary of us releasing the teaser for Elder Scroll 6 — might be today —...

View full article »

Embracer Shuts Down Alone in the Dark Developer Pieces Interactive

Alone in the Dark developer Pieces Interactive has been shut down by the now infamous Embracer Group after the game failed to meet expectations. A statement on the developer's website lists a 2007 to 2024 lifespan for Pieces Interactive alongside the message "thanks for playing with us." It also offers a short history of the studio before a dedicated paragraph comments on its acquisition by Embracer Group, which in the last year has also shut down developers Free Radical Design, Onoma, and Volition Games amid lay-offs affecting more than 1,000 employees. "In 2017, Pieces Interactive were acquired by Embracer Group after working with the expansion for Titan Quest, Titan Quest: Ragnarök and third expansion for Titan Quest, Titan Quest...

View full article »

FromSoftware Asks Elden Ring Players Not to Spoil Shadow of the Erdtree as DLC Details Leak Online

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware has asked fans to be mindful of Shadow of the Erdtree spoilers after details of the expansion leaked online. In a post on X/Twitter, FromSoftware asked fans not to spoil elements of the highly anticipated downloadable content, which launches June 21, 2024, after some with early access leaked the entire final boss fight and more. "With the release of the expansion of Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree, please be mindful of spoilers for those who want to tread into the Realm of Shadow with nothing but their determination and their minds unclouded," the post said. "Thank you for your cooperation." We won't reveal any details of the leaked content here, though as FromSoftware said, those looking forward...

View full article »

Black Myth: Wukong – Hands-On With an Impressive First 2 Hours

The list of impressive looking soulslike games on the horizon is long, with games like Phantom Blade Zero, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, and Wuchong: Fallen Feathers all having solid showings this summer event season. But there’s always been something extra special about Black Myth: Wukong. It’s stunningly gorgeous, the animations are incredibly fluid, it’s steeped in rich Chinese culture, and there’s just something immensely satisfying about playing as a Monkey King and beating up all sorts of mythical creatures with a giant extendable staff. While this isn’t the first time IGN has gone hands-on with the game, it is my own personal first time with it – and after two hours of playtime with the opening chapter, I somehow walked away even...

View full article »

Daily Deals: HP OMEN Monitor, Ryzen 5900X, Igloo 100 QT Cooler, and More

Sunday is officially here, and new deals are available as we head toward the end of the weekend. Whether you're interested in purchasing a new tablet, monitor, or video game, we've got you covered with a wide selection of picks that you don't want to miss. The best deals for Sunday, June 16, include the HP OMEN 31.5-inch monitor, the Ryzen 9 5900X Processor, Persona 3 Reload Collector's Edition, RoboCop Rogue City, and more. HP OMEN 31.5 Inch Monitor Arguably, the best deal available today is this HP OMEN monitor, which normally retails for $379.99. This 31.5-inch monitor features a 165Hz refresh rate, a curved display, a 400 nit peak brightness, and more. You'll also be able to take advantage of extremely smooth, tear-free images...

View full article »

Daily Deals: M2 iPad Pro, Ryzen 9 5900X, Igloo Marine Ultra Cooler, and More

Saturday is officially here, which means it's time to round up some of the best deals available this weekend! Whether you're interested in purchasing a new tablet, monitor, or video game, we've got you covered with a wide selection of picks that you don't want to miss. The best deals for Saturday, June 15, include the M2 iPad Pro, Ryzen 9 5900X Processor, GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6900 XT Xtreme, and more. M2 iPad Pro for $799 Best Buy currently has the M2 11-inch iPad Pro for only $799. With $300 worth of savings, you can take advantage of one of the most powerful tablets on the market. This iPad is perfect for drawing, rendering, and any task you need to accomplish. Both gray and silver models are available for this deal. Ryzen 9...

View full article »

Every Atlus Enhanced Edition Ranked, From Persona 5 Royal to Catherine Full Body

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is finally here! Branded by developer ATLUS as the “definitive” version of the game, it promises to expand on the original with iterated mechanics, new characters, and a new storyline that revolves around the Qadištu faction; which consists of demonic women who, depending on who you ask, are either evil or are wrongfully scorned by society. This game seems to be an expansion at all costs, though, as ATLUS is delisting the original Shin Megami Tensei V from the Nintendo eShop on June 13th. This has left many questioning ATLUS’s penchant for releasing enhanced versions of their games and if they’re always good enough to merit the soft erasure of the original version of the game. That’s why this article is...

View full article »

IGN Plus Games: Claim a Free Tetra Tactics Steam Key!

Calling all IGN Plus Members - a new game is available to claim for free now with IGN Rewards! Tetra Tactics can be claimed for a limited time, with 2,000 Steam keys up for grabs. This roguelike deckbuilder is perfect for any fan of card games. With dozens of cards to unlock and new heroes to try out, Tetra Tactics is a title with lots of replayability for any player. Claim a Free Tetra Tactics Steam Key! Inspired by Final Fantasy VIII's Triple Triad, Tetra Tactics offers a strategic challenge that will require you to carefully consider each and every move. The game has over 100 unique cards that you can purchase, with all sorts of upgrades available as you progress and defeat more enemies. These upgrades, called Augmentations, are...

View full article »

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Review

Demons and angels locked in a post-apocalyptic, generation-spanning blood feud to the backing of a hard synth-metal soundtrack… but make it a tough-as-nails RPG – that’s the Shin Megami Tensei experience. I sang the praises of Shin Megami Tensei V back in 2021 because of the way it embodied the series’ ethos in modern form, and as per usual with developer Atlus, we now have a more definitive version a few years later in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Although it doesn’t fundamentally change what already made the original great, its new separate storyline and quality of life improvements are reason enough to play (or revisit) this masterclass in turn-based combat and demonic atmosphere. The very first thing you do is choose whether...

View full article »

Enter to Win an Alienware R16 Gaming Desktop, Bundles, Star Trek Ships, and Much More

IGN Rewards gathers fun giveaways and freebies for anyone with an IGN account, and now it's time for a round-up of the cool stuff you can win (along with links so you can throw your own name in the hat). Enter to Win The Star Trek Starships Collection Master Replicas (Ends 6/17) IGN is partnering with Master Replicas to give you a chance to win $1,000 worth of model Star Trek ships. Die-cast ships span the entire length of every era of the show and are incredibly detailed. Check out the site to see what ships you may win, and even if you don't win, you can snag a 10% discount right now with this link and the code "IGNTEN". Enter to Win a Custom Homeworld 3 Alienware R16 Gaming Desktop (Ends 6/17) In celebration of the launch of...

View full article »

Assassin's Creed Shadows Yasuke Helmet Replica Up for Pre-Order at IGN Store

If you're gearing up for the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows, IGN Store has the ultimate collector's item for you from manufacturer PureArts. Starting today, you can pre-order the Assassin's Creed Yasuke 1/1 Scale Helmet Replica at IGN Store. While designed for display, this helmet can be worn and acts as a true replica of the legendary Yasuke's Samurai helmet. Pre-Order the Assassin's Creed Yasuke 1/1 Scale Helmet Replica Today! This life-size replica is made with polyresin and fabric to create a premium look and feel. The helmet itself features a removable face plate and Kabuto-style cords and sits approximately 20 inches tall. Of course, this helmet is completely accurate to the model used in Assassin's Creed Shadows, from...

View full article »