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10 Best Anime to Watch for Gamers

The Venn diagram of gamers and anime fans seems to be inching closer to a circle every year. Which makes sense as both art forms have similarly niche origins and are now both more mainstream and accessible to a global audience than any prior point in their histories. Just as there are a wealth of games today that are chock full of anime vibes, there are loads of anime with a connection to the gaming space. Whether they be surprisingly great adaptations of a video game, about the experience of being a gamer/game creator, or make playing a game central to their plot; these are the best anime about video games that you can watch today. Remake Our Life! Remake our Life! opens with 28-year-old Kyouya Hashiba completely burnt out on his...

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How to Watch the 2024 tinyBuild Connect

TinyBuild, the publisher behind popular indie titles like Graveyard Keeper, Potion Craft, Streets of Rogue, and Punch Club, will give gamers a look at some of their upcoming titles in this year’s tinyBuild Connect showcase. It’ll be a 20-minute show jam-packed with exclusive trailers, announcements, and new details — no fluff, just games. TinyBuild Connect Date, Time, and How to Watch The showcase will be livestreamed on Tuesday, May 21. Things will start with a countdown at 9:30 a.m. PT, and the show will begin promptly at 10 a.m. PT. That’s 1 p.m. for viewers on the East Coast, noon Central, and 11 a.m. Mountain. IGN will stream the event, and you can watch live on any of these channels: IGN.com (our homepage) IGN’s Facebook...

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MultiVersus Trailer Reveals First Look at Jason Voorhees From Friday the 13th and Agent Smith From the Matrix

MultiVersus has a new cinematic launch trailer that has revealed two new playable characters: Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th and Agent Smith from The Matrix. MultiVersus, which launches on May 28, is a free-to-play platform fighter similar in vein to Nintendo’s Smash Bros. series, but with characters from across Warner Bros.-owned properties. Jason Voorhees and Agent Smith join the MultiVersus roster alongside DC Super-Villain The Joker (voiced by Mark Hamill) as part of Season 1: Puns & Villainy. Jason Voorhees will be available at launch, while Agent Smith will release later in the season. Other characters we see in the trailer include Wonder Woman and The Joker (DC), Velma (Scooby-Doo), Bugs Bunny and Marvin the Martian...

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Microsoft Destroyed Arkane Austin but the Studio’s Soul Is Indestructible

15 minutes into Prey, the 2017 sci-fi thriller crafted by Arkane Austin, protagonist Morgan Yu shatters their apartment window with a wrench. As hundreds of glass shards fall away, a newly revealed truth changes Morgan’s life forever. This genuinely shocking, perspective-pivoting opening is one of the most incredible introductions to a game world ever made. Seven days into May 2024, Microsoft took up its own metaphorical wrench and shattered Arkane Austin. A veteran of immersive sims – those first-person, highly interactive games where RPG, simulation, and action systems interlock – it was one of the casualties of Xbox’s brutal dismemberment of Bethesda Softworks. This is a heartbreaking situation. Staff laid off from Arkane Austin...

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 4 Gundam Crossover Confirmed

Activision has confirmed a Gundam crossover is coming to Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone with the launch of Season 4. Season 4, due to start on May 29, will feature Bandai Namco’s famous sci-fi franchise in some shape or form, as confirmed by the Call of Duty teaser tweet below. The Gundam crossover comes as no surprise given dataminers found reference to it while digging into Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3’s Season 3 Reloaded update. But Gundam wasn’t the only eye-catching crossover suggested in the files — dataminers also found reference to Fallout and The Crow crossovers for Season 4. The Fallout crossover is clearly timed to coincide with the breakout Prime Video TV show, which itself has boosted interest in all things...

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Starfield With Over 100 Star Wars Mods Looks Like the Mandalorian Game We Never Got

EA might have canceled a Mandalorian shooter in development at Respawn Entertainment, but one YouTuber has created the next-best thing via Bethesda’s Starfield and over Star Wars 100 mods. YouTuber DeityVengy used the power of mods to turn Starfield into a cool-looking Mandalorian game, complete with the Mandalorian suit replacing the main character model, Star Wars aliens, weapons, characters, and units. There’s even a Star Wars-themed HUD to make Starfield feel even more in-universe. As for gameplay, we see an AT-ST fight, a blast-off with Imperial Security, a fight with Purge Troopers, and loads more. Starfield’s jetpack movement and shooting lends itself really well to recreating the Mandalorian fantasy. DeityVengy said they...

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Two Free 9/10 PC Greats, Assassin's Creed Shadows Cut Down Even Further, and More!

Welcome to another week of hot deals to keep you warm, indoors, and still rich enough for pizza. Things to note for today include Amazon getting competitive with the preorder price of Assassin's Creed Shadows. I'm also all about hooking up you PC folk with free (with Prime) versions of Dragon Age: Inquisition and The Forgotten City, two titles worthy of any respectable pile o' shame. In retro news, I'm celebrating the 14th birthday of ModNation Racers, United Front Games' under-loved kart racer classic. I still have very fond memories of sampling the custom tracks built in it by Mr Luke Reilly, as we were both working on the Official PlayStation Magazine at the time. Being the mild bogan that he is, Reilly produced a 1:1 "Baff-erst"...

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Blade Ball Codes May 2024

Looking for Roblox Blade Ball codes? You've come to the right place. This is a complete list of all the Blade Ball codes currently available this month. You'll usually find new Blade Ball codes on the game's official Twitter account, where the devs post them alongside updates for the game, or you can also head over to the game's Discord server and check the Codes channel. The mods will update the server when a new code is posted on Twitter, but you can also keep an eye on this article to see all active Blade Ball codes. Codes in Blade Ball will net you a host of useful bonuses and other rewards, including free spins on the wheel in the lobby and tickets you can use to open chests for free. Active Blade Ball Codes May 2024 GIVEMELUCK...

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AFK Journey Codes May 2024

AFK Journey is a free-to-play fantasy RPG where you take control of various Heroes and their unique abilities to journey across the world of Esperia. This game does utilize the gacha system, akin to Genshin Impact and other beloved free-to-play games. Get a headstart on your adventure by grabbing some helpful codes that will fill up your wallets with in-game diamonds and gold. Below is a list of all the currently active AFK Journey codes that you can use to get some 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 May 2024 Redeem the following AFK Journey codes before they expire! The...

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Daily Deals: Super Mario RPG, Dead Island 2, Persona 3 Reload

The weekend is officially here, and we've got some amazing deals rounded up for you! Whether you're looking for a new game to play as we head into Summer or a new piece of technology to add to your EDC, we've got you covered. The best deals for Sunday, May 19, include Super Mario RPG, the Anker Prime Power Bank, Tekken 8, The Legend of Zelda Manga Complete Box Set, and more. Super Mario RPG for $42.93 The remake of Super Mario RPG is $42.93 at Amazon right now, which is a great price for this classic title. If you've yet to either play the original or check out the remake, this is the perfect time to do so. Composer Yoko Shimimura returned to compose the remake's original soundtrack, and each boss and environment has been expertly...

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Solo Leveling: Arise Codes May 2024

Looking to grab some free resources on Solo Leveling: Arise? You've come to the right place. On this page, we've compiled all of the active Solo Leveling: Arise codes available this month so you can enjoy some free bonuses and rewards. If you're on the hunt for Solo Leveling: Arise codes and want to know where to find them, the best idea is to follow the game's numerous social media accounts. The team behind the game mostly posts codes on Twitter, although you can catch up with any you might've missed by joining their Discord server, where the community frequently share codes. And of course, you can check out what codes are active here. Active Solo Leveling: Arise Codes May 2024 WORLD1STLEVELUP - Essence Stones THXSLVARISETHX -...

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Type Soul Codes May 2024

If you're scouring the internet for the latest Type Soul codes, we've got you covered. Below, you'll find a list of all the currently active Type Soul codes available this month, so you can redeem yourself some free rewards and bonuses. If you're interested in keeping up to date with the latest codes to drop in the game, check out the game's official Discord server. Not only will new codes be added to the Announcements channel, but you'll also frequently see members of the community sharing codes, so you can keep up to date on all the latest bonuses and rewards. Of course, you can also keep up with all the latest active codes here for your convenience. Active Type Soul Codes May 2024 setraboominda greeniscoolandbest tamaverified...

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Shindo Life Codes May 2024

With a new month comes a fresh slate of codes for Shindo Life, and to help you make the most of the free bonuses they offer, we've collected every redeemable code and compiled them all in one place. Below, you'll find all of the codes currently active in Shindo Life, which you can cash in for free RellCoins and wheel spins. If you're looking to keep up to date with new Shindo Life codes, you'll find them across Rell Games' various social media platforms. One way to track down new codes is via their Discord server, however, the best spot to find them is on RellBadMan's X (formerly Twitter) account, with the dev often sharing new codes as they become available. Of course, you can also keep an eye on this article for a roundup of all...

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Daily Deals: Super Mario RPG, Anker Prime Power Bank, The Legend of Zelda Manga Box Set

The weekend is officially here, and we've got some amazing deals rounded up for you! Whether you're looking for a new game to play as we head into Summer or a new piece of technology to add to your EDC, we've got you covered. The best deals for Saturday, May 18, include Super Mario RPG, the Anker Prime Power Bank, Tekken 8, The Legend of Zelda Manga Complete Box Set, and more. Super Mario RPG for $42.93 The remake of Super Mario RPG is $42.93 at Amazon right now, which is a great price for this classic title. If you've yet to either play the original or check out the remake, this is the perfect time to do so. Composer Yoko Shimimura returned to compose the remake's original soundtrack, and each boss and environment has been expertly...

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Sins of a Solar Empire 2 Review

I have played Sins of a Solar Empire 2, and I am poorer for it. This sequel is extremely similar to the original real-time 4X strategy game from 2008 (including a lot, but not all of the content from its 2012 Rebellion expansion) with nicer graphics and needed engine improvements. That alone is more than welcome for a game that’s had such staying power, and revamps to its well-differentiated and complex factions give them even more depth to explore. However, the version that stealth-launched out of early access on the Epic Games Store feels rougher and less complete than a lot of games when they launch into early access. Expanding my empire, conquering planets, and watching my fleets do battle with rivals and bomb their planets to ash...

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Persona 6: Everything We Know So Far

With Persona 3 Reload officially in the rearview mirror, our next major slice of Persona-branded high school student simulation and turn-based dungeon battles will come via a presumed Persona 6. But when exactly will we see this next Persona game? And what will it be? In truth, we know very, very little right now, but that doesn't mean we can't take a look at some early rumours and comments from the teams over at Atlus regarding Persona's next mainline entry. So, let's run through all the brief bits of information we've learned so far about what's next for the series. Persona 6 Isn't Confirmed Just Yet, but Atlus Wants to Make a New Entry Although Atlus hasn't come out and officially confirmed that Persona 6 is on its way, the team...

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Diablo Immortal's New Tempest Class Wields Wind and Water to Fun Effect

Diablo Immortal has had its ups and downs, just as its big brother Diablo IV has, but I have to admit the team working on Immortal has constantly been adding things that pique my interest. The Blood Knight was the first new class added to the Diablo franchise in nine years and it was an interesting spin on what I’d imagine a Castlevania protagonist would play like in the Diablo world. The Tempest is next and after playing for a while, I’m happy to report that the class adds an interesting set of new abilities and moves that make it a compelling option for players. I couldn’t tell if it would land in the S-tier category during my playtime, but it’s certainly got a lot of style that sets it apart from the others. The Tempest’s main...

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Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser's New Game Will Be an Open World Adventure Set in a Sci-Fi Expanded Universe

Rockstar Games co-founder and Grand Theft Auto writer and producer Dan Houser is hard at work on a new game with his new studio, Absurd Ventures. And we think we know a little more about what that game looks like, including its setting, which is a new sci-fi universe the studio is creating called A Better Paradise. Houser announced his new endeavor last year, revealing that Absurd Ventures would be "building narrative worlds, creating characters, and writing stories for a diverse variety of genres, without regard to medium, to be produced for live-action and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted podcasts." The studio was seemingly founded way back in 2021, with Houser serving as...

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Kai Cenat Has Beaten Elden Ring After 167 Joyous Hours of Cursing, Yelling, and Throwing Controller Out the Window

Kai Cenat, the popular Twitch streamer who once incited a riot in New York with a giveaway event, has officially finished Elden Ring after a more than 160 hour marathon that at one point included throwing his controller out the window. The stream, which kicked off on May 10 with a promise that he would play it until beat it, became something of a sensation thanks to Cenat's antics, at one point topping 230,000 viewers. Cenat announced that he had finished Elden Ring on Friday afternoon after 166 hours with a post on X/Twitter exclaiming, "I FINALLY BEAT ELDEN RING." Cenat's achievement felt especially notable became, as he pointed out, he doesn't normally play these types of games. He's best-known for streaming games like GTA...

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Elden Ring's Latest Enemy Reveal Looks Familiar For More Than One Reason

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware has teased another gruesome foe ahead of the release of its highly anticipated DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, next month. An image of the enemy, a gold-faced, long-haired being with bladed disc-like weapons, was shared on the official Elden Ring X (formerly Twitter) account. Story details about how the unnamed creature fits into the wider world of Elden Ring were not revealed, leaving players to guess how it may play a part. “Fearsome foes of unfathomable power await you in the Realm of Shadow,” the post says. Players speculate that the hunched, golden-dress-wearing enemy may be one of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s new bosses. Some have gone as far as to guess that the creature may be related to...

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Fallout Is Coming to Fortnite Battle Royale Based on New Tease

Fortnite has officially announced that a Fallout collaboration is on the way. The mega-hit battle royale title’s official X/Twitter account confirmed the news today, sharing an image that show’s a dusty landscape and a proud-looking individual in some Brotherhood of Steel T-60 power armor. The post itself doesn’t share anything about what the crossover will entail outside of referencing Vault Boy’s iconic wink-and-thumbs-up pose. Developer Epic Games also updated Fornite’s in-game news feed, confirming that Chapter 5 Season 3: Wrecked will arrive “courtesy of the Brotherhood of Steel” one week from today on May 24. Fans will have to guess what Fallout content will drop into Fortnite, but with so many characters, items, and moments...

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Redfall to Get One Final Update Adding Offline Mode and More Amid Arkane Austin Studio Closure

Redfall will see the release of one final update amid the closure of its developer, Arkane Austin. Game Update 4 will revamp the Neighborhood and Nest systems, add single-player pausing, and add the promised offline mode, among other things. IGN had reported that Redfall had a roadmap of support that was being actively worked on before Microsoft scrapped all development and closed its developer as part of significant cuts at Bethesda that also saw the end for Hi-Fi Rush maker Tango Gameworks. Arkane Austin was working on DLC and updates for the game with the expectation they would release in May, IGN understands, suggesting Microsoft’s internal announcement that it was closing the developer came as a shock to staff. IGN was told...

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IGN UK Podcast 749: The Worst Way To Roast a Chicken and Other Stories

Matt and Jesse recently visited Ubisoft Quebec to check out Assassin’s Creed Shadows for an IGN exclusive, and now they’re on the podcast chatting about everything from samurai to seasons to dynamic weather. Emma’s also getting involved with her thoughts on recent indie hit Animal Well, which has been gradually melting her mind with its fantastic puzzle designs. As ever, there’s also the regular dose of madness thanks to your feedback, including a horrifying account of chickens being roasted in a machine that is categorically incapable of roasting meat. Send in your food nonsense to ign_ukfeedback@ign.com (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time). IGN UK...

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Let’s Not Pretend We’re Mad the New Assassin's Creed Shadows Samurai Isn’t Asian

Ubisoft has finally announced its long-awaited Assassin’s Creed game set in feudal Japan. Subtitled Shadows, it follows dual protagonists – a ninja named Naoe and a samurai based on the historical Black samurai Yasuke. While it’s a known issue that Asian representation in Western games is severely lacking, I find it hypocritical and laughable that we’re only talking about the need for an Asian protagonist now that it’s been revealed Assassin’s Creed Shadows will star a Black samurai. This misses the forest for the trees. While I am always advocating for more Asian men in AAA games, I’ll be the first to say that better representation isn’t going to be found in yet another samurai hero. Enough With the Samurais Ubisoft deciding to...

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Reportedly Set to Launch Straight Into Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft will soon announce its intention to release this year’s mainline Call of Duty game straight into Game Pass, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft will announce the plans during its Xbox showcase event in June. "Microsoft plans a major shakeup of its video game sales strategy by releasing the coming installment of Call of Duty to its subscription service instead of the longtime, lucrative approach of only selling it a la carte,” WSJ reported. Microsoft declined to comment when contacted by the publication. The report tallies with recent comments from Xbox president Sarah Bond, who indicated all Microsoft’s games, including those developed by the recently acquired Activision, will launch...

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Vote For Your Favorite Overwatch 2 x Porsche Livery to Win a Custom Xbox Series X

Iconic sports car brand Porsche and hero shooter Overwatch 2 have teamed up for an electric collaboration that includes special in-game cosmetics and Legendary character skins, and you can take part for a chance to win a limited collab design Xbox Series X! Race into battle with a Legendary skin for D.Va that’s inspired by the new all-electric Porsche Macan. D.Va’s jacket combines her bunny icon with the Macan’s official colour swatch known as Provence, while her mech partner Tokki gets a new look that incorporates details from the Macan, like the sleek rear light, four-point headlights, and yellow brake caliper. D.Va and Tokki’s new look isn’t the only addition. Pharah also gets in on the action with a new suit inspired by the...

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Total War: Star Wars Game Reportedly in the Works at Creative Assembly

Strategy game specialist Creative Assembly is reportedly working on a Total War Star Wars video game. DualShockers reports Total War: Star Wars is one of three new Total War games in development at the Sega-owned studio. IGN has asked Sega for comment. Creative Assembly has endured a difficult time in recent years, with the cancellation of its live-service shooter Hyenas as well as the sales failure of Total War: Pharaoh, released last year. The studio also apologized for various missteps it had made with Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC. In March, Sega announced sweeping layoffs that affected Sega Europe, Creative Assembly, and Sonic Dream Team developer Hardlight. Meanwhile, Sega off-loaded Company of Heroes and Dawn of War developer...

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With Borderlands 4 Waiting in the Wings, New Gearbox Owner Take-Two Plans to Pursue ‘Growth Opportunities’

Take-Two plans to go big on Borderlands now it owns Gearbox Entertainment. In March, the embattled Embracer Group sold Borderlands developer Gearbox to Take-Two for $460 million. As part of the deal, Take-Two, which through its publishing division 2K already had a long history with Gearbox, now owns the franchises Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Homeworld, Risk of Rain, Brothers in Arms, and Duke Nukem. Gearbox is joining 2K Games and will continue to be led by CEO and founder Randy Pitchford. Gearbox has enjoyed enormous success with the looter shooter Borderlands franchise over the years. It’s sold nearly 86 million units across all titles, with Borderlands 2 secure as 2K’s top-selling video game with 28 million sold...

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Half of All PlayStation Gamers Are Yet to Upgrade to PS5, Sony Stats Reveal

With the PlayStation 5 entering the second half of its life, figures from Sony indicate around half of all current PlayStation gamers are yet to upgrade to current gen. As pointed out by Game File’s Stephen Totilo, Sony announced this week that PlayStation has 118 million monthly active users (MAUs), up 9% year-on-year, but around half of those are still on the 11-year-old PlayStation 4. PS5 has sold over 59 million units since going on sale in November 2020, and it has yet to see a price cut. Infact, Sony has raised the price of the console. Speaking to the investment community (as reported by Totilo) Sony president Hiroki Totoki painted a rosy picture of the situation, saying MAUs will steadily increase as PS4 players eventually...

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The Return Of MultiVersus – What’s Changed?

After the MultiVersus online beta finished on June 25th 2023, and Warner Bros. Games roundly solid platform fighter MultiVersus was pulled offline, many gamers have been wondering about what developer Player First Games would bring to its much anticipated full-fledged 1.0 launch. To that end and ahead of a full release on May 28th 2024, […] Continue reading...

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