When I first got my hands on Visions of Mana at PAX East 2024, I was pleased by how much I enjoyed the gameplay. A refreshing take on battle and class systems and a smooth overall flow to fights were just some of the highlights I experienced in the two hours I got to play. For my final preview, it was almost the opposite experience, but in a good way. I played right from the beginning of chapter one for about three hours, and what surprised me most this time was how much I enjoyed the characters and story.
The adventure starts with Val and Hinna, a duo who grew up in the same town and have known each other for a long time. As they set off on their journey to the mana tree, a bit of time is spent on their relationship and the...
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PlayStation 4 horror classic Until Dawn comes to PlayStation 5 and PC on October 4, 2024.
The remastered game — which sees the player control a group of eight teenagers vacationing in a spooky mountaintop cabin — has been built in Unreal Engine 5 and therefore offers updated character models, environments, interactable props, visual effects, animations, and more.
Remaster studio Ballistic Moon promises a more "atmospheric experience" which fits with the conventions of "modern horror," helped by these features alongside the addition of raytracing and enhanced materials. Comparisons with the original game from 2015 can be seen below.
Perhaps most prominently, the remastered game features a reworked prologue, with adjustments to its...
The deep discounts continue today on only the games that matter. Where was I yesterday? Getting even more impressed by Astro Bot, a game that already felt like a solid preorder prospect going into that hands-on session. I'll let you dig through my fuller impressions here, but the TL;DR is that it's no slouch in the challenge department (if you head into the 'Hard' designated planets of its galaxy). As a serious 3D platformer fan who cut his teeth on Crash and Super Mario 64, I'm just as surprised as you are about this.
In retro news, I'm celebrating the 11th birthday of Duck Tales Remastered, an exemplary milestone on how to nail an 8-bit glow-up. Ironically, developer WayForward was the opposite of Scrooge with this, sparing no...
Helldivers 2 players were left dissatisfied with the launch of its recent Escalation of Freedom update, and developer Arrowhead Studios says it wants to fix that.
The studio published a statement on the matter on its Reddit page, outlining a 60-day plan in an attempt to regain player trust and lost ground. It’s a message that sees Arrowhead acknowledging player frustrations, as it promises to focus on “action. Not talk,” when it comes to Helldivers 2’s future.
“We’ve spent the last week listening to feedback, reflecting about the path ahead for Helldivers 2 and how we want to continue developing the game,” game director Mikael Eriksson said. “In short, we didn’t hit our target with the latest update. Some things we just didn’t get...
Replaced, an Xbox console-exclusive cyberpunk sidescroller, has been delayed a second time. It's now expected to come out in 2025, after previously being delayed to this year from 2022.
In a post on Twitter/X, developer Sad Cat Studios kept it short and sweet: "Our initial release date was optimistic, and we apologize for that. Developing Replaced is quite a unique challenge, and we're proud to be creating something that special.
"We need more time to ensure we meet the high standards we've set for ourselves and to meet the expectations of our fans."
In the meantime, Sad Cat has announced the game will be playable at Gamescom, and that "something special" will be coming later this week.
Replaced was first announced way back at E3...
Struggling to find your ideal playstyle in Concord? Our character guide is here to help! Many gamers prefer to carry their favourite playstyle from game to game, and understanding Concord’s characters and their abilities is key to a smooth start. While Concord is expected to expand its roster and refine existing characters, one refreshing aspect […]
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If you are looking forward to playing Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster but wish to use the original control mechanics, you're in luck. The upcoming remaster includes a feature that lets players choose whether to use the control layout from the original game.
In the settings for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, players will have two options: "Standard" and "Classic," as shown in the image below. The former is the new control scheme, which includes quality-of-life improvements to Dead Rising's gameplay, such as the ability to move while aiming. The latter is a control scheme similar to the one used in Dead Rising's original Xbox 360 version and the 2016 HD re-release.
Of course, switching to the Classic Controls comes with its drawbacks. Most...
Unlike its Capcom sibling Resident Evil before it, Dead Rising took an unconventional approach to zombie-slaying action when it first released as an Xbox 360 exclusive back in 2006, favoring sandbox-style gameplay that could get very goofy if you desired. So you can imagine my surprise when Capcom, out of nowhere, decided to not only revive the series, but it just so happened to be a rebuild of the first game from the ground up. After spending time playing the first two days of 72-Hour mode, I am confident that Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is shaping up to be everything I could have wanted in the long-awaited return to one of my favorite franchises.
Yes, I did say “rebuild,” but let’s clear the air: Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is not...
There's a moment right before the start of a ranked RTS match that’s like nothing else I've felt in games, and even in Early Access, Stormgate delivers it. I see my name. I see my opponent's name. I can feel my own heartbeat, and I take a deep breath. Then I'm looking at a colorful command center and a gaggle of workers, and it's just me and some random stranger fighting it out for glory or ruin. Though it's visibly lower budget than its Blizzard-made predecessors, Stormgate is moving the basecraft formula forward on a design level in some subtle and not-so-subtle ways.
Unsurprisingly, since it's made by a bunch of former Blizzard RTS devs, Stormgate has the feel and overall rhythm of a classic Blizzard RTS. At its best, it's like...
What a thrill! The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X is currently marked down an incredible 50% off at Amazon and Best Buy. This brings its price down to $19.99, which is absolutely worth taking advantage of before the discount disappears. Plus, there's no better time than now to pick up this collection and play it, what with MGS Delta on the horizon.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 is 50% Off
And speaking of Delta - or, should I say, Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater - if you're itching to get your preorder in for the highly-anticipated remake, we've got you covered there as well. In our Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater preorder guide, we've listed which...
Developer Fatbot Games has announced a new Quake-era-themed boomer shooter called Gravelord, mixing in tarot cards that are played during the fast-first-person-shooter gameplay in order to add a layer of customizability and unpredictability to the action. Stupid-but-strong Queedo the Gravedigger quips about the violence he dispenses with his shovel (and a full menagerie of other weapons) as he goes, a la Duke Nukem.
Gravelord is in development for PC and does not yet have a release date. Check out the first trailer above and the first screenshots in the gallery below.
Gravelord promises fast-paced combat, hand-crafted retro levels (read: there are secrets to find!), weapon upgrades, a story told through hidden comic book pages, a...
To follow up on Boss Team Games' surprise announcement from yesterday, IGN can exclusively reveal the studio's next two games, coming this October.
In a press release, Boss Team Games announced RetroRealms, a new series of games for consoles and PC. The first two games in this new series are based on John Carpenter's iconic horror franchise Halloween and the Starz original series Ash vs Evil Dead.
You can watch the new trailer below.
"Everyone at Boss Team Games are huge fans of horror, and getting to work with these legendary properties is a dream come true," Boss Team Games' CEO Steve Harris explained in a press release. "It has been an amazing experience collaborating with WayForward, and our licensors to create not one, but...
Two new games based on the 1978 horror classic Halloween are in development at Boss Team Games, IGN can exclusively reveal.
While details are limited, both games are apparently being developed in conjunction with the producers of the Halloween franchise. What's more, one of the games is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, and will include input from original director John Carpenter.
"As a huge gamer myself, I’m thrilled to help bring Michael Myers to life again in this game, and my hope is to scare you silly," said Carpenter, who will be "intimately involved" with the development of the new project.
According to the official release, the games will allow players to "relive moments from the film and play as classic characterse from...
It is the 41st Millenium. In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only savings. The Emperor of Mankind wages a constant battle to protect humanity from the horrors of overspending. But seriously, there are some epic preorder savings on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on Steam! Standard is down to £48.39 (Was £54.99), Gold is down to £70.39 (Was £79.99) and Ultra is discounted to £79.19 (Was £89.99).
If you don't fancy doning power armour and becoming "The Weapon of the Soul", SEGA is currently enjoying a Fanatical sale with some sweet bargains. Highlights include Sonic Frontiers Deluxe Edition down to £17.59 (Was £54.99), with the standard edition available for £1.10 less at £16.49 (Was 49.99). We've found plenty more...
Though the eye-searing sheen of Microsoft’s Forza Horizon games might convince more contemporary players that the whole open-world racing shtick was pioneered by The House of Xbox, that whole template was actually conceived much earlier by the Test Drive Unlimited titles way back in the dark mists of 2006. Now with some thirteen years on […]
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Developer Nacon has announced that its open-world co-op game Terminator: Survivors has been delayed from its original October Early Access release date.
The studio announced the schedule change on its official X/Twitter account, revealing that the Skynet survival game’s Early Access build will no longer launch on October 24. It’s now been pushed to an unspecified date in 2025, with Nacon citing a desire to meet fans’ expectations. It acknowledges that the news will be disappointing for those who planned on playing the next Terminator game this Halloween but is confident in its decision, saying, “In the long term we believe this is the right call.”
“Over the past few months, we’ve been really impressed by your enthusiasm and amazed...
Roughly two weeks after the release of Fallout: London, the big Fallout 4 mod that takes the post-apocalyptic RPG overseas, digital distribution store GOG.com revealed that the expansion-sized mod has become the "fastest redeemed game of all time" on its platform.
In a press release published on Friday, GOG revealed that in the first 24 hours, Fallout: London was redeemed "more than 500,000 times," taking the crown as the fastest downloaded game of all time for its storefront alone.
"The initial release of Fallout: London quickly turned out to be an incredible success – and a prime example of how work of passion and creativity can bring in a plethora of new, exciting ways to enjoy a game," GOG wrote in a press release.
That success...
Francisco Gonzalez’s upcoming point-and-click adventure game, Rosewater, features a star-studded voice cast. It includes Greg Chun (Yu Nanba in Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Infinite Wealth, Ike in multiple Fire Emblem games), Roger Clark (Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2), Cam Clarke (Leonardo in 1987’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Liquid Snake in Metal Gear), Dave Fennoy (Lee in The Walking Dead), Cissy Jones (Katjaa in The Walking Dead, Delilah in Firewatch)...the list goes on and on.
It sounds like a roster for the latest AAA blockbuster. But it’s not. Gonzalez was able to wrangle this cast despite being a mostly-solo indie developer working on a game with a budget under $50,000. How did he do it?
Gonzalez is one of a number...
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...
Three months ago, popular fighting game Twitch streamer Maximillian Dood announced a Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite fan project that sought to give the once-troubled 7-year-old fighting game a much-needed facelift. Now, not only has the community-driven mode made a ton of progress, but it also has a playable beta that shadow-dropped yesterday.
Maximilian Dood announced his Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite mod, now minted as Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite & Beyond, in a lengthy YouTube video on his channel. In the hour and 46-minute video, Maximilian detailed the mod and its changes in comparison to the game’s original release.
“The only way you can play other people online with these balance changes is if the other person also has it,” Maximilian...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 […]
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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...
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...