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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Isn't 300 GB After All

Activision has clarified that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won’t actually require a 300 GB download despite previous messaging. Players began to panic about the size of this year’s Call of Duty after noticing its Xbox store page yesterday. At the time, the page listed that the game would require a 309.85 GB download for those hoping to hop into the post-Cold War first-person shooter when it launches this fall. That'll put a pretty big dent in the hard drive of most PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S consoles, so players were, understandably, very concerned. The company has since cleared up the confusion in a post on X/Twitter. Activision’s hit FPS franchise has been known to demand large amounts of storage in recent years, but fans...

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Xbox Just Had its Best Showcase Ever – and at the Perfect Time

Amid multiple leaks and rumors, we had a decent idea of what was going to be at this year’s Xbox Games Showcase with seemingly plenty to get excited about. But when the Showcase finally aired, Microsoft did the near-impossible for any company in a fickle social media-fueled age: they exceeded expectations and drew almost universal acclaim. Eighty-four percent of the 10,000+ voters in my X poll graded it an ‘A’ on the academic scale. Ninety-five percent gave it an ‘A’ or ‘B’. A home run like this would be welcome at any time, but it’s an especially fortuitous one now for both Xbox fans and, no doubt, Xbox employees alike. Confidence had been shaken in recent months, with dedicated fans rankled by Microsoft’s decision to bring some...

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Release Date Seemingly Leaks Via GameStop

It seems like we have a release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, if a recent X/Twitter post from GameStop is to be believed. This afternoon, the retailer posted the trailer and pre-order link to Snake Eater, saying the MGS3 remake will arrive on November 17. The post, which you can also see a screenshot of below, is still live as of press time. As some have pointed out, though, that November 17 date is an odd one, as if it's indeed November 17, 2024, it'll release on a Sunday. IGN has reached out to Konami for comment. Developing... Continue reading...

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Star Wars Outlaws May Fulfill That Galactic Scoundrel Fantasy

Some of the more interesting Star Wars content in recent years has nothing to do with Jedi and Sith. While their iconic push-and-pull of good versus evil has been a great framework for games like the Star Wars Jedi series, honing in on the life of a scoundrel gives us the opportunity to see life in the galaxy from a different perspective. That’s the impression I got after getting hands-on with an hour's worth of gameplay with Star Wars Outlaws, the upcoming third-person action shooter from Ubisoft and developer Massive Entertainment. It’s rough around the edges as of however old this build was, but exploring the galaxy as protagonist Kay Vess and getting into dirty business in this three-part demo was refreshing, even though a lot of...

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How Assassin’s Creed Shadows Blends New And Classic Ideas With Dual Protagonists

16th-century Japan is ripe with fascinating historical context for an Assassin’s Creed game to thrive, which is one aspect that makes the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows so enticing. The way the series bends history for its fiction has me hyped to see its version of feudal Japan, but it’s also a setting that lends itself well to the kind of combat options that have been encompassed by the entire franchise. In a hands-off preview demo of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, I was able to see roughly 30 minutes of gameplay that showcased both Naoe and Yasuke – the two protagonists – and their combat styles in action. They represent both worlds of the series’ combat: Naoe, a stealthy shinobi wielding the iconic Hidden Blade, and Yasuke, a force...

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Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake Set for 2026

Ubisoft has finally put a release window on the Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake: 2026. The Sands of time remake’s release year, announced during the Ubisoft Forward 2024 event alongside a brief teaser video, comes after what was reportedly a troubled development. In November last year, Ubisoft said the Ubisoft Montreal project had passed an “important” internal milestone and that development was “progressing.” Prince of Persia's first delay arrived in December 2020, just months after its initial announcement, with an indefinite delay following in February 2021. Ubisoft made its most drastic shift yet when development was moved from Ubisoft Pune and Ubisoft Mumbai to Ubisoft Montreal in May 2022. Work has continued at the...

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Anno 117: Pax Romana Finally Brings the City-Builder Franchise to the Ancient Roman Empire - Ubisoft Forward 2024

Ubisoft has revealed the beloved city-builder franchise Anno will finally be taking fans to the Ancient Roman Empire in Anno 117: Pax Romana. Furthermore, it will be released in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. While the team wasn't ready to show off gameplay, it did share a short teaser that set the tone for what fans can expect. You'll be introduced to the Town Crier in the trailer, who will appear in game, and he is making the grand announcement that a new Governor is coming to bring a new era of wealth and prosperity to these lands. However, he is speaking to no one as the lands have not been claimed yet and sare waiting for you. In a clever nod to Field of Dreams, the tagline is revealed as, "Build it and they wil...

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC at a date that's yet to be announced. Don’t let the lack of release date get you down, however. The game is now available for preorder in standard and collector’s editions -- though the collector's edition is selling out fast. Here’s everything you need to know to preorder Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (Standard Edition) PS5 Get it at Best Buy - $69.99 Get it at GameStop - $69.99 Xbox Series X Get it at Best Buy - $69.99 Get it at GameStop - $69.99 If you want a physical copy but don't want to mess with the extras in the collector's edition (assuming you can find it in stock, that is), you can grab the standard...

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Ubisoft Forward 2024: Everything Announced

The Ubisoft Forward 2024 is a wrap, and it brought a ton of new gameplay for the pair of open world games coming later this year: Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows. Plus, Ubisoft revealed Anno 117: Pax Romana and told us the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake is coming in 2026. Read on to learn about everything that happened during the event. New Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay Revealed Ubisoft kicked off the show with new gameplay from Star Wars Outlaws, showcasing gameplay across multiple systems in the galaxy. We got a great look at Outlaws' infamous hive of scum and villainy, which will feature corrupt officials and merchants to interact with. We also saw space combat, as Kay got into an optional dogfight that...

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Avowed Gets 30-Minute Deep Dive Revealing Third-Person Gameplay, Abilities

Obsidian Entertainment has posted a 30-minute deep dive for its upcoming fantasy action RPG Avowed, revealing an extended look at its gameplay in both first and third person. This lengthy look at gameplay in the world of Eora comes directly from Xbox itself and goes into some of the magical tools players will have at their disposal when embarking on their adventure later this year. Game Director Carrie Patel touched on these details during the interview, but the feature that might have fans the most excited is the promise that you will have the option to play in both first and third person. Other details touched on in the presentation include a few colorful conversations with NPCs like Yatzli and Kai. Patel also teases some of the...

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AFK Journey Codes June 2024

Just as we are about to begin a new season, so does AFK Journey. This brings many new updates to the game, but even better, it means more chances for new codes! On this page, we have compiled all the currently active codes for AFK Journey in June 2024 to make your grinding more manageable and take advantage of all the free rewards and bonuses. Below is a list of all the currently active AFK Journey codes in June 2024 that you can use to get free rewards to spend in the Guild Store for items such as Invitation Letters or in the Arena. Don't miss out on the latest AFK Journey updates to get back in action! Active AFK Journey Codes June 2024 Redeem the following AFK Journey codes before they expire! The currency contained within...

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Peroxide Codes June 2024

Itching for more codes of the Bleach-inspired Roblox game? This Peroxide codes list contains all currently active codes in June 2024. Get more Product Essence faster and obtain cosmetic items for your customized character by using any of the codes on this page! Active Peroxide Codes June 2024 Here is the list of active Peroxide codes. Use codes to earn more Product Essence, which are essential for Rerolls. Rerolls let you obtain a variety of clans and cosmetics for your character, so the more Product Essence, the better. SkibiShutdown (30 Product Essence) GokuDayCodeSuper2 (15 Product Essence) 310KLikesHappyWeekend (25 Product Essence) 230MVisitsCodeCritters (25 Product Essence) How to Redeem Peroxide Codes Open the Settings...

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Fruit Battlegrounds Codes June 2024

Time to enjoy the summer with some fresh codes for Fruit Battlegrounds! The more gems, the more opportunities to come out victorious in this anime-style Roblox arena game. This list compiles all new codes that become available throughout June 2024 and any active codes that carry over. Below is a complete list of currently active codes for the One Piece-inspired Roblox game. These are necessary to get your hands on free gems and earn more spins to obtain more Fruits. Most codes are only available for a limited time, so make sure to snag them while they are active. Active Roblox Fruit Battlegrounds June 2024 Here is the list of active Fruit Battlegrounds codes. These codes will automatically give you more gems to use for Fruit...

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Releases First-Ever Gameplay Footage Ahead of Tuesday's Reveal

Dragon Age: The Veilguard won't have a full gameplay showcase until tomorrow, but BioWare just released a tiny sneak peek at in-game footage — its first ever — in the meantime. You can watch the 20 seconds of gameplay below. In it, we see Rook, the name for the playable protagonist in The Veilguard, with Dragon Age mainstay Varric. "She's the best damn detective I've ever met," Varric is heard saying in the footage. "If she says she's got a lead on Solas, I believe her." Solas, as fans know, is the former companion of the protagonist in Dragon Age: Inquisition who's actually the elven god Fen'Harel, or the Dread Wolf. As for who is it that might have a lead on him, we could already glean from yesterday's cinematic trailer reveal...

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Resident Evil 7 Coming to Apple Devices, Including iPhone 15 Pro, Next Month

Resident Evil fans embedded in the Apple hardware ecosystem can rejoice: Capcom has announced that two additional games in its long-running survival horror franchise are coming to Apple devices. Capcom confirmed that Resident Evil 7: Biohazard will be released on July 2 on the iPhone 15 Pro series and Apple silicon-powered iPads and Macs. Additionally, the developer confirmed that Resident Evil 2 Remake is headed to the same Apple products and is "currently in development." Capcom further noted that the Resident Evil 7 port has enhanced controls, including a new Auto Fire feature that lets players auto fire a gun after aiming at enemies "for a set period of time." As with the previous Resident Evil ports to Apple devices, touch...

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Bungie Teases Destiny 2 Codename Frontiers, Coming 2025

Bungie has teased Destiny 2 Codename Frontiers, coming at some point in 2025 during what will be the series’ 11th year. Teased at the end of a new video detailing what to expect from The Final Shape expansion’s upcoming three episodes was a solitary image, below. It reveals Codename Frontiers, which we know is due out in 2025. Bungie did not say anything else about this mysterious update, but with the codename Frontiers, some fans are already speculating that it may involve taking players to planets beyond the Sol System. Some had thought Bungie might have teased Destiny 3 based on tweets from one of its developers, but it looks like the wait for that game, should it exist, goes on. The Final Shape brings to an end the overarching...

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Doom: The Dark Ages Could Be the Series’ Boldest Reinvention Yet

Doom: The Dark Ages promises a bold new take on the long-running shooter’s legacy. Revealed in a short but loud trailer as part of the Xbox Games Showcase, it features dragon riding, mech battles, and a much darker, more ‘metal’ visual palette. But those grimdark ideas aren't the only new elements, nor are they the most significant. For in the Doom Slayer’s left hand is a shield to protect him from demons. And in his right hand is a flail, the bludgeoning chain weapon of the middle ages. Yes, Doom’s going melee. It must have been a challenge for developer Id Software to know where to go next after it had seemingly perfected the Doom formula with the deeply smart and relentlessly energetic Doom Eternal. The answer, of course, is to do...

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Battlefield 2042 Gets New Voice Chat Moderation That Cannot Be Turned Off In-Game

EA has added new voice chat moderation features to Battlefield 2042 designed to promote more positive play within the game. Battlefield 2042, like many competitive multiplayer games, suffers from some toxic behavior from players. These new features now live in the first-person shooter over two years after it launched aim to provide players with an easy way to report it. In a post on EA’s help page, the company said voice chat moderation is used when reviewing reports of “harmful or offensive” voice chat, so its support teams can “action the reports appropriately.” Here’s how it works: when you report a player, EA’s support team automatically receives a recording of the session you wish to report. Then, after evaluating the...

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Microsoft ‘Is by No Means Abandoning’ the Stories Told in Gears 4 and 5, Despite Decision to Do a Prequel Next

After the announcement of Gears of War: E-Day during the Xbox Games Showcase. some fans expressed concern that Microsoft and Gears developer The Coalition were walking away from the story set out in Gears 4 and the most recent game in the series, Gears 5. Not so, according to Microsoft. In a post on Xbox Wire, Microsoft touched on the future of Gears, insisting “this isn’t the end of other ongoing stories in the Gears series.” “The team is content with the stories told in Gears 4 and Gears 5 and is by no means abandoning them, but the collective passion for such an iconic origin story was simply too great to ignore,” Microsoft said. ”The story of E-Day and the origins of Marcus and Dom are such powerful, pivotal events that The...

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Lets You Play as a Human, Elf, Dwarf, or Qunari

A snippet of new information about Dragon Age: The Veilguard has emerged regarding the races players will be able to play as in the game. In BioWare’s fantasy role-playing game, players assume the role of a protagonist called Rook they can customize. In already released promotional material for the game, we can see Rook as a Human. According to tweets from Bioware’s Mike Gamble, who is leading the next Mass Effect at the studio, you can also have your Rook be an Elf, Dwarf, or Qunari. Another snippet of info from Gamble is confirmation that companion armor can be changed out, which is an important feature for fans. BioWare’s Dragon Age: The Veilguard reveal leans heavily on the cast of seven companions who join Rook on their...

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Black Ops 6’s Single-Player Campaign Requires a Constant Internet Connection — Even on Console

Black Ops 6’s single-player campaign requires a constant internet connection in a first for the Call of Duty series on console. Following the shooter’s reveal during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase and subsequent Call of Duty Direct, fans noticed that an Activision support page warned that all game modes, including campaign, need a continuous internet connection to play. Why? According to Activision’s support page: “To deliver the highest-quality visuals while also reducing the game’s overall storage space on your hard drive, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will use texture streaming across all game modes.” An Activision spokesperson subsequently verified the explanation to IGN. Here’s the statement in full: “To deliver the...

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Will Complete Its Currently Announced Roadmap, but Warner Bros. Quiet on What Happens After

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will complete its currently announced roadmap, publisher Warner Bros. has confirmed to IGN. After Rocksteady’s live service shooter flopped to the tune of $200 million, some players called into question Warner Bros.' support for the game and the prospect of additional content beyond the already released Season 1. Players asked even tougher questions after a report from Bloomberg into Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s troubled development, with reporter Jason Schreier writing on X/Twitter Rocksteady was currently giving the game “some barebones support, definitely not as much as they’d originally planned.” According to Schreier, Rocksteady is helping out with a director’s cut of Warner...

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Starfield's June 2024 Update Introduces the Creation Kit

After teasing that a brand-new update would arrive in Starfield later today, Bethesda Game Studios has officially released the June 2024 update for Starfield, which introduces the Creation Kit, new Trackers Alliance missions, and more. In a new blog post, Bethesda has detailed all the new features coming into Starfield update 1.12.30. Most notably, this month's update introduces Creations, an editing tool that allows players to create mods and share them with other players via Bethesda.net. Players can pay for these mods via Creation Credits. The Creation Kit has been featured in several Bethesda Game Studios-developed titles like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. More interestingly, Bethesda notes that those who purchased...

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Obsidian Accidentally Posts Avowed Release Date, Hastily Deletes It

Obsidian Entertainment seems to have accidentally revealed that the release date for its fantasy RPG Avowed is November 12, 2024. The launch plans were revealed thanks to a comment from Game Director Carrie Patel and the rest of the team that appeared in a now-altered post on the Obsidian website. There’s no sign of the date now, but we managed to capture a screenshot before it was removed. “The last few months at Obsidian Entertainment have been fast-paced and exciting,” the statement said. “Since we saw you at the Xbox Developer Direct this past January, we’ve been busy with Avowed getting it ready for release on November 12, 2024. Today, we’re thrilled to have revealed our first-ever story trailer at Xbox Games Showcase 2024, and...

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - Here's What Comes in Each Edition

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on October 25. This installment brings the sub-series up to the early 1990s, with in-game representations of world leaders like George H. W. Bush, Saddam Husseine, and Margaret Thatcher. As usual, it will include a single-player campaign, multiplayer, and zombies. It's now available for preorder at all the usual retailers. Below, we have full details about where to buy it and how much it costs. Let's dive in. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 PS5 Get it at Amazon - $69.99 Get it at Best Buy - $69.99 Get it at GameStop - $69.99 Get it at Target - $69.99 Get it at Walmart - $69.99 Get it at PS Store (digital) - $69.99 Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One Get it at...

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Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Addresses Studio Closures - IGN Live 2024

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has addressed the recent closure of a number of studios at Microsoft's gaming business, insisting he has to make "hard decisions" to run a sustainable business. Speaking to IGN's Ryan McCaffrey at IGN Live, Spencer briefly commented on the shock decision to shut Redfall developer Arkane Austin and Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks as part of sweeping layoffs affecting some 1,900 staff. "The closure of any team is hard obviously on the individuals there, hard on the team," Spencer said. "I haven't been talking publicly about this, because right now is the time for us to focus on the team and the individuals. It's obviously a decision that's very hard on them, and I want to make sure through severance and...

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Phil Spencer Briefly Explains the Decision to Bring Doom: The Dark Ages to PlayStation 5 - IGN Live 2024

Xbox head Phil Spencer stopped by IGN Live for a chat following today's Xbox Showcase, talking about some of the biggest reveals and announcements. One of those was not only the reveal of Doom: The Dark Ages, but the announcement that it would be coming to PlayStation 5 as well. Asked about the decision by IGN's Ryan McCaffrey, Spencer attributed the decision, at least partially, to id Software Studio Director Marty Stratton. "Doom is definitely one of those franchises that has a history of so many platforms," Spencer explained. "It’s a franchise that I think everyone deserves to play. When I was in a meeting with Marty a couple years ago, I asked Marty what he wanted to do, and he said he wanted to sell it on all platforms. Simple...

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Stormgate: Celestials Faction Hands-On Preview

Last time we checked in with Stormgate, the new RTS coming from a bunch of former Starcraft developers at Frost Giant Studios, we got to dig deep into the demonic Infernal Host faction, joining the determined Human Vanguard. Now, the third faction has been revealed, and they're a strong counterpoint both thematically and mechanically. The Celestial Armada consist of angelic artificial forms inhabited by the souls of a hyper-advanced alien race, and they play quite a bit differently from anything we've seen in an RTS like this so far. The first time I loaded into a match as the Celestials, I wasn't even really sure what I was supposed to be doing. Instead of a main base building, they have a fully mobile Arcship, which can roam around...

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Stormgate Sets Steam Early Access Release Date for August

Frost Giant Studios took the time to announce a PC via Steam Early Access release date of August 13, 2024, for its sci-fi fantasy RTS, Stormgate, during this year’s PC Gaming Show. The date arrived alongside a new trailer, a one-minute video also reveals that the game’s third faction is the Celestial Armada. It’s described as a “race of highly technologically advanced interstellar travelers” that seeks to challenge the Infernal Host faction for control of Earth. Frost Giant says its playtesters have called the Celestial Armada the “most original RTS faction they’ve ever played.” You can dive into the details of this powerful new race here. Stormgate is free-to-play but offers a trio of Early Access bundle deals for those looking to...

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Xbox Website Says Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Weighs in at an Eye-Watering 309.85 GB

Microsoft has signaled that Black Ops 6 will weigh in at an eye-watering 309.85 GB, making it potentially the biggest Call of Duty game ever in terms of how much storage space it will take up at launch. The Black Ops 6 store page on Xbox.com states Black Ops 6’s approximate size is 309.85 GB. That’s for Xbox Series X and S, with sizes for the game on other platforms yet to be announced. While Call of Duty players are well used to huge install footprints for games in the series, and indeed the shooter franchise is now infamous for how much hard drive space it takes up, Black Ops 6 appears to beat them all. Black Ops 6 will sit within Call of Duty HQ, Activision’s game launcher for all the current Call of Duty experiences, so it...

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