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Arc Raiders, The Finals Dev Embark Studios Parts Ways With Co-founder Following Misconduct Allegations

Embark Studios, the dev behind Arc Raiders and The Finals has "mutually agreed to part ways" with co-founder and CCO Rob Runesson following public allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with a popular The Finals streamer, as well as an external legal investigation that Embark claims "did not substantiate" the allegations. These allegations, shared by an anonymous person, first arose around a month ago via The Finals streamer Balise who read them on stream. The anonymous allegations were later distributed via Google Doc in various The Finals social communities. In summary, the anonymous person claims they were in contact with a popular female streamer of The Finals, who allegedly spoke to them frequently about engaging in a...

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Forza Horizon 6 Brings Back Horizon 4’s Sweeping Seasonal Changes | IGN First

Introducing seasons in Forza Horizon 4 was a huge shift for the series. Bringing Britain to life four times over, in four distinct seasons, was obviously a significant undertaking. However, what it injected into the game was a reward for returning week after week. That proved extremely valuable. Each week, things would be a little different, and it kept Forza Horizon 4 fascinatingly fresh. It was a particular novelty for myself, to virtually visit a world with such distinct variety. Where I live in Australia, it’s either hot and sunny, or it’s cool and sunny – and unless they’re on fire, gum trees are green 365 days a year. That is, it would’ve been a lot easier for Playground Games to have debuted seasons in Forza Horizon 3, but...

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Everything You Need To Know About DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH On PC

Already one of the most visually impressive titles on PlayStation 5, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach looks set to pull off that same trick once again when it lands on PC this March. Like its predecessor, the PC version brings meaningful upgrades that elevate the experience beyond the console version. From PC features and system requirements to pre-order bonuses and more, here’s everything you need to know about Death Stranding 2 on PC. Death Stranding 2 PC Release Date Death Stranding 2 is officially launching on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 19, 2026. The game was originally released on PlayStation 5 on June 25, 2026, where it quickly established itself as a technical showcase. Death Stranding 2 PC Pre-Order...

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Death Stranding 2's PC Release Also Brings Updates for PS5 Players, Including Live-Action Cutscenes, Harder Difficulty and More

Hideo Kojima has confirmed that players can expect a slew of new features for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach later this week, including a harder difficulty mode, replayable boss fights, and new live-action cutscenes that were initially cut from the PS5 release. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is, of course, set to arrive for PC later this week on March 19, less than a year after the game's original arrival on PS5. And though Kojima had teased that new content would be coming to all players, regardless of platform, the director has only now revealed what that new content is. Talking to Spacewalk, a Japanese radio show, and captured by Okami13 on X/Twitter (thanks, MP1st), we now know that the update will include a new hard difficulty...

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Saudi Arabia Fund Acquires Another Slice of Resident Evil Requiem Publisher Capcom, Upping Country's Ownership to 10%

Saudi Arabia now owns 10% of Capcom, after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) acquired a 5% stake. Gamebiz.jp reports that the EGDC's acquisition, part of the Crown Prince's MISK Foundation, is "pure investment." Added to the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF)'s existing 5% stake, EGDC's acquisition of an additional 26.78 million shares raises the country's ownership of the developer and publisher to around 10%. The increased ownership comes as Resident Evil Requiem has now sold six million copies, making it the fastest-selling instalment of the horror game since it all kicked off in Raccoon City thirty years ago. The controversial Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin...

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We’ve Finally Seen Crimson Desert Running on Base PS5

For weeks now, it feels like the technical performance of Pearl Abyss’ ambitious open-world game Crimson Desert is all anyone has wanted to talk about. We’ve seen it running on high-end PCs, as well as how it fares on the beefy PS5 Pro, but never how it looks on a base PlayStation 5. Until now. A lengthy gameplay video shared on PlayStation Japan’s YouTube channel has finally given us a glimpse into what playing Crimson Desert will look like for those who own the standard PS5. Admittedly, the encoding of the video leaves a little to be desired, with it being limited to 1080p and 30fps on YouTube, so it’s hard to tell just how shiny it all looks from a graphical perspective, but the good news is that it all seems to be running...

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'This Will All Be Under Our Artists' Control': Bethesda Commits to 'Further Adjusting' DLSS 5 Use in Starfield Following 'AI Slop' Backlash

Bethesda has committed to "further adjusting the lighting and final effect" of Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 visuals on Starfield, after fans strongly criticized the game's AI-like faces when the controversial new technology was applied. Countless fans have left comments slamming the "AI-generated slop" visuals demonstrated by Nvidia in Starfield and a range of other blockbuster games, including Oblivion Remastered, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Resident Evil Requiem, calling it an "AI filter" that players "don't want." Nvidia announced DLSS 5 yesterday, and dubbed "the GPT moment for graphics." (For more about DLSS and why it matters to gaming, check out IGN's handy guide). As part of the announcement, Nvidia acknowledged the...

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The iBuyPower Limited Edition Honkai Star Rail "Firefly" Prebuilt Gaming PC Is Now Available

For all of you Honkai Star Rail superfans, there's a custom PC built just for you. iBuypower released a powerful GeForce RTX 5080 prebuilt gaming PC that's housed in Hyte's limited edition Honkai Star Rail Firefly Y70 computer case. The configuration is priced at $3,599, but you can save $200 off with coupon code "DUNK". It's admittedly more expensive than other similarly equipped gaming PCs on the market, but nowhere else you can source an officially licensed Honkai-themed gaming PC outside of getting it from iBuypower or building your own using Hyte's chassis. Now Available: Hyte Y70 Honkai Star Rail Themed Case What's really special about this case is the custom themed artwork. The system is housed in a gorgeous Hyte Y70 computer...

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The 27" Samsung QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to $350 and Includes Resident Evil: Requiem for Free

The best gaming monitor deal of 2026 is back. Amazon has discounted the 2025 27" Samsung G5 OLED to $349.99, making it the lowest price I've ever seen for an OLED monitor. It also includes a free digital copy of the recently released Resident Evil: Requiem with purchase. The offer will automatically be applied during checkout. This monitor also comes standard with an industry-best 3 year warranty that includes OLED burn-in coverage. 27" Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 Gaming Monitor for $349.99 Free Resident Evil: Requiem game code with purchase The Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 (G50SF) is a 2025 model 27" display with a 2560x1440 or QHD resolution, measuring out to a respectable pixel density of 108ppi. It's equipped with a quantum dot OLED...

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Judge Slams Subnautica 2 Publisher Krafton in Victory for Fired Workers, Orders Company Reinstate Boss and Extend $250 Million Bonus

Krafton has been ordered to reinstate the former boss of Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds and extend its employees' proposed $250 million bonus, in a stunning legal judgment that strongly favors the game's development staff. Subnautica 2's development has been mired in controversy since Krafton dramatically fired Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill and other senior team members in the summer of last year. At the time, Krafton also said the game's launch had also been delayed — something it blamed on Gill — even though its team had been working towards an early access release that would have seen them eligible for that $250 million bonus. Gill and his former teammates immediately launched a lawsuit against Krafton, suggesting they were...

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Yakuza Live-Action Miniseries Debuts March 17 Exclusively on IGN

A three-episode live-action adaptation of the first two Yakuza video games will debut Tuesday, March 17 exclusively IGN. Each episode is about an hour long and will stream on IGN.com and IGN’s YouTube channel. Yakuza Powered by Nihon Toitsu is a drama telling a story that leads directly into the recently released Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties and previously streamed in Japan on Amazon Prime Video. IGN will be debuting the episodes with English-language subtitles. You can watch the exclusive trailer for the series in the player above. The team behind the highly popular video series Nihon Tōitsu, which depicts Japan’s yakuza society, produced the series which stars Yasufumi Motomiya (Kazuma Kiryu), Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi (Goro Majima)...

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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Release Date Changes, But It's Good News

Warner Bros. Games has announced a change to the launch date of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — but it's not a delay. Instead, the game will now arrive a week sooner than previously confirmed, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. That means LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will now debut on May 22, rather than its earlier May 29 date. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is also still set to follow down the line. Warner Bros. Games made the announcement today via a fresh trailer for the game, below, which it captioned: "You signaled. He answered." Developer TT Games made its previous Legacy of the Dark Knight release date announcement at the end of last year at The Game Awards, where it revealed that its caped crusade was...

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Sony Confirms PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR Upgrades for Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Even Former Xbox Console Exclusive Hellblade 2

Sony has confirmed an array of games set to benefit from PlayStation 5 Pro's upgraded PSSR visual boost, which launches more broadly via a new system software update available later today. Supported titles include a range of third-party blockbusters, including Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Monster Hunter Wilds, Assassin's Creed Shadows and Silent Hill 2. Notably, the visually impressive Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 — a game that was previously an Xbox console exclusive — will also support the upgraded PSSR, refining the game's appearance even further for PS5 Pro. PSSR, or PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, uses AI capabilities to analyze and upscale the console's base output for a better and more stable visuals. Sony...

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Fortnite Adding Ability to Create Your Own Star Wars Games This Week

Fortnite will finally allow creators to make their own officially-licensed Star Wars minigames, beginning this week. The ability to create Star Wars-themed games within Fortnite has long been promised, following Disney's $1.5 billion investment within the game back in 2024. Now, at last, Fortnite has confirmed that the tools necessary to make Star Wars content will go live on Thursday, March 19, alongside the highly-anticipated next season of the game's main battle royale mode. To be clear, this doesn't mean you'll be able to hop in on Thursday and start playing loads of ready-built Star Wars content. Or, if that is indeed the case, there's been no suggestion of this as yet. Instead, Thursday will simply mark the release of Star Wars...

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A First Look at the Universe of Futuristic MMORPG Prism 2033

The year is 2033, and a devastating virus and rogue AI have combined to bring Earth to the brink of collapse. To find a new home and save humanity, a group of people follow a superintelligent AI called EVA on a journey through space. During the long trip, EVA creates a virtual universe for them to inhabit to keep them happy and hopeful. But when EVA has to go dormant to conserve power, this once idyllic virtual space begins to fracture and corruption starts to spread. That’s the premise of Prism 2033, an open-world MMORPG built around the core concept of parallel worlds. Developed with Unreal Engine 5, it emphasizes immersion, exploration, and interaction with the urban environment. You’ll use a detailed character creator (which you...

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Former Overwatch Boss Jeff Kaplan Has Some Advice For Gamers Who Complain About Games They'll Never Play: 'Shut the F*** Up. No One Cares'

Jeff Kaplan, the former boss of the Overwatch team, has some short and candid advice for people who complain about games they have not and will never play: "shut the f*** up." Speaking via a lengthy livestream, in which Kaplan showed off his work-in-progress new project The Legend of California, the ex-Blizzard leader said he did not understand those who complained about games they have no interest in enjoying for themselves. "If a game comes out, and you don't want to play it, and you've never played it? Shut the f*** up. No one cares." "We don't need to hear that you weren't into it," Kaplan continued. "What is with this, 'Oh my God, I'm so upset they decided to make this game that I have no interest in?' I'm not running to the...

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Former Bethesda Game Tester Once Broke Fallout 4 So Completely The 'Entire Zenimax Media Company' Was Sent Email Blasts Saying 'Somebody Found 4 Crash

Former Bethesda game tester Colin McInerney once discovered so many crashes in Fallout 4 that the entire organization received emails saying, "somebody found four crashes in a single morning." McInerney, now at Am I Your Beast developer Strange Scaffold, worked at Bethesda as a games tester during college, and said that even then, his "approach shifted out of the publisher side and into the dev side." "I was working with the Bethesda developers and learning s*** from them directly and working on weirder stuff," McInerney told GamesRadar+. "At one point, I just decided to play hot and cold with the RAM because we were on Xbox One. The Xbox One has 8GB of RAM, so if you get above that, the game's going to crash. So I brought up a RAM...

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Resident Evil Requiem Now the Series' Fastest-Selling Game Ever, as It Passes New Sales Milestone

Resident Evil Requiem has now sold six million copies, making it the fastest-selling instalment of the horror game since it all kicked off in Raccoon City thirty years ago. We already knew that the latest mainline Resident Evil game had sold five copies within five days (causing some stock issues for physical copies), and now — just a few days after that announcement — publisher Capcom has added another million to the tally. The publisher said that going forward, it plans to "implement several measures," including "ongoing support and additional game content so players can continue to enjoy the title longer." We also learned last week that we're getting a major story expansion for the game, the addition of a "mini game" in May, and...

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The Best Deals Today: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Nioh 3, and More

A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Mario Kart World, Square Enix RPGs, and more. Check out our top picks for Sunday, March 15, below. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter for $49.99 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the very first entry in the beloved Trails series, and this remake from last year brought new life into the original game. Considering 2nd Chapter is set to release later this year, this is a great time to pick up 1st Chapter if you've never had a chance to check it out. Mario Kart World for $64.99 Mario Kart World is the best-selling game on Nintendo Switch 2, and this weekend, you can save $10 off a physical copy at Woot. This is the most expensive game on the Switch 2 thus...

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How to Survive Marathon: A Starter Guide for New Runners

While the extraction shooter genre is increasingly crowded, Marathon stands in a league of its own. Developed by Bungie – the legendary studio behind Halo and Destiny – this sci-fi shooter transports players to Tau Ceti IV. In this neon-soaked future, warring corporations deploy Runners who project their consciousness into cybernetic Shells to retrieve high-stakes loot. Marathon is as punishing as it is rewarding. To help you survive the drop and keep your gear, we’ve assembled this essential starter guide with 6 key tips to get you up and running. 1. Choose the Right Shell for Your Playstyle In Marathon, your Shell acts as your character class, defining your tactical role on Tau Ceti IV. Choosing a Shell that aligns with your...

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Arc Raiders Boss Says Bungie Did a 'Really Good Job' Addressing Feedback After 'Heavily Criticized' Marathon Playtest

Patrick Söderlund, CEO of Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios, is praising Bungie after the Marathon team managed to effectively address playtest feedback “in a very short period of time.” The studio executive further extinguished the extraction shooter beef during an interview with GamesIndustry.biz. In between questions about the development of Arc Raiders, he gave his thoughts on Marathon, Bungie's competing experience that launched March 5. Although fans have spent months arguing about whether the Marathon revival could stand toe-to-toe with Arc Raiders, Söderlund took the opportunity to celebrate the former Halo developer’s accomplishments thus far. He specifically calls attention to how quickly the experience changed after...

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Embark CEO Says 'Some' Arc Raiders AI Voice Lines Were Re-Recorded by Humans Post-Launch: 'There Is a Quality Difference'

Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund says Arc Raiders now contains fewer AI voice lines than it did at launch after the team re-recorded some lines with real actors. Söderlund offered an update on the studio's views regarding artificial intelligence during an interview with GamesIndustry.biz. Among various updates that have brought new enemies, cosmetics, locations, and more, he says the team has already replaced some of its heavily criticized AI content with performances from real human beings. “We re-recorded some of the lines post-launch and made them with real voices," Söderlund said. “There is a quality difference. A real professional actor is better than AI; that's just how it is. We look at [AI] first and foremost as a...

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"If We Know People Want It, Never Say Never" - The Simpsons Showrunner Offers New Hope for Hit & Run Sequel

The Simpsons: Hit & Run remains one of the most beloved spinoffs in the franchise's long history, even if that game still has yet to receive a remaster or sequel. But The Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman is adamant that fans shouldn't give up hope on a Hit & Run revival, urging them to "Never say never." Selman offered this newfound hope as part of a larger interview with People surrounding the animated series' recent 800th episode. The series' showrunner also worked as one of the writers on the GTA-inspired game several decades ago, and he seems convinced that it's simply a matter of showing the studio that the demand for more Hit & Run still exists. "Nothing is set in stone. But my quote about Hit & Run would be, 'Never say never,'"...

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Cyberpunk TCG Already Feels Unlike Any Other Card Game Out There, and I Can't Wait to Play More

After tabletop RPGs, video games, and board games, Cyberpunk 2077 is hacking into the TCG space with Cyberpunk TCG, a new card game that's getting closer and closer to the launch of its Kickstarter campaign on March 17. Revealed back in December right here on IGN, we've now had some time to shuffle through some cards and learn how this latest adaptation of CD Projekt RED’s and Mike Pondsmith’s creation plays, courtesy of an alpha set that the folks at WeirdCo sent our way. Having played some matches with the two included trial decks, let’s take a look at how exactly Cyberpunk TCG hopes to win some street cred and claim some territory in the already crowded card game market, alongside taking a first look at several new cards in the...

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Bethesda Boss Todd Howard Will 'Stay the Course on Starfield,' Says Veteran Composer, Who Also Believes 'People Were Just Not Ready For It' at Launch

Bethesda boss Todd Howard will continue to work on Starfield and ensure the company's ambitious space game can "eventually become something that will be legendary," according to the game's composer. Speaking to RPGsite, veteran video game composer and frequent Bethesda collaborator Inon Zur said he believed Starfield had simply been ahead of its time when it arrived in 2023 to a more muted reception than the company's usual Elder Scrolls and Fallout blockbusters. The years since have seen Bethesda launch an initial expansion to the game, 2024's Shattered Space, but not a whole lot else. Still, Bethesda invited a gaggle of hardcore Starfield fans to its studio before Christmas to show them some of what it is still working on, so we...

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Everything You Need To Know About Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated action games in recent memory. Developed by Pearl Abyss, the team behind the hugely popular MMORPG Black Desert Online, the game promises a massive open world, cinematic storytelling, and action-packed combat. With years of development and several trailers already released, there’s plenty to learn about the upcoming title. Here’s everything you need to know about Crimson Desert, from its release date to its story and gameplay features, and more. Crimson Desert Release Date Crimson Desert is scheduled to launch on March 19, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Originally announced in 2019 and after several years of development, the game has...

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This Week's Meager Destiny 2 Update Leaves Fans Feeling Like the Franchise is at Its Lowest Ebb Yet, While Bungie Focuses on Trying to Make Marathon a

Destiny fans are lamenting the future of Bungie's sci-fi shooter franchise, following a threadbare update this week, released while the developer focuses on supporting Marathon. Destiny 2 Update 9.5.5.5 arrived on Wednesday, and its full patch notes read as follows: General Fixed an issue where some weapons were not benefitting from their Weapon Foundry Sponsorships when active. And that's it. Now, to be fair, there was no expectation that this week would bring a vast well of new Destiny 2 content to keep players occupied. Destiny players are also well aware of the fact Bungie is currently busy trying to make Marathon a success. But, as one fan put it in response: "I expected nothing and still got disappointed." Last month...

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Amid Reports of a Secret DLC for The Witcher 3, CD Projekt Rules Out Further Content for Cyberpunk 2077

CD Projekt has insisted it has “no plans” for further Cyberpunk 2077 DLCs or expansions amid reports the developer plans a secret DLC for The Witcher 3. The Polish studio responded to one fan on social media, who cheekily asked the official Cyberpunk 2077 X / Twitter account when the game will get “secret new DLC.” “We have no plans for additional DLCs or expansions. If anything changes, we will inform you all!” was CD Projekt’s response. That sounds clear cut, and sparked a degree of disappointment from Cyberpunk 2077 fans who are still clamouring for more content despite the game being over five years old now. “So you're really gonna have us wait 5+ more years for any new Cyberpunk content,” said one person. “Come ooooooon, just a...

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Blight: Survival Remerges After 1.5 Million Steam Wishlists and a Viral Trailer With a New Look at Gameplay

Blight: Survival has reemerged with a new gameplay trailer — and its developers are promising big news in 2026 after a whopping 1.5 million Steam wishlists. In a new development update, publisher Behaviour Interactive, of Dead by Daylight fame, and developer Haenir Studio, announced small scape playtests to help shape the game’s future. Blight: Survival is a medieval co-op action horror game whose 2022 announcement trailer — an early look at gameplay — has seen 3.9 million views on IGN’s YouTube channel alone. The new trailer, below, shows new in-engine footage showcasing combat finishers. After the trailer went viral and those Steam Wishlists piled up, Ulrik Langvandsbråten, creative director and cofounder at Haenir Studio...

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Stupid Never Dies Preview: An Outrageous Action RPG with Heart (Even if that Heart Isn’t Beating)

There’s something endlessly endearing about a good-natured dummy. Just a happy, optimistic doofus that can barely scrape two brain cells together to form a thought. You can take your dark and brooding Kratos, or your wisecracking Spider-Man. Give me Dunk from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, or Guybrush Threepwood from The Secret of Monkey Island, heck, even the dog from Up, any day of the week. And soon, give me Davy, the undead nobody, from Stupid Never Dies, the upcoming action-RPG and debut release from the Devil May Cry and Resident Evil veterans at GPTRACK50. IGN recently met with the team behind Stupid Never Dies for a first look at Davy’s wild adventure. With blazing-fast action, a slick approach to changing combat styles, and a...

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