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Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios has said it will be releasing updates on PS5 and PC this week that aim to tackle the "most serious problems" the game is currently facing, including login, matchmaking, and server load. The first of these fixes will arrive tomorrow, February 20, but Arrowhead wants us to remember that "no single update will solve all the issues."Arrowhead took to Discord to share the message, saying it has a plan to make "continuous improvements over the days and weeks to come" to ensure a smooth experience for all players."Hello there Helldivers," Arrowhead wrote. "We have improvements rolling out this week focused on the most serious problems in the game: login, matchmaking, and server load. You will...

IGN's Palworld interactive map is now complete! The map displays and tracks every single collectible in the game, including Lifmunk Effigies and Memo locations, as well as spawn locations for eggs, skill fruit trees, treasure chests, and much more.We're expecting new Pals, bosses, and islands to be added in future updates - see the Palworld Roadmap for more details - so our team of experts will be ready to expand our interactive map as soon as this new content arrives. For now, though, you can make sure you've thoroughly explored as much of the Palapagos Islands as possible.Palworld Interactive MapYou can use the map filters on the left-hand side to hide or show specific markers, and keep track of your progress by marking...

PowerWash Simulator developer FuturLab has finally unveiled its Warhammer 40,000 DLC, and confirmed exactly what players will be able to clean.The Warhammer 40,000 Special Pack will be available on Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam for $7.99 / €7.99 / £6.50 from 27 February, 2024. In it you play as a member of the Adeptus Mechanicus, Warhammer 40,000’s Machine God-worshiping faction of fanatical techno wizards. You wield a custom MKII Aqua-Santica Arquebus power washer, aka “the perfect fusion of human and machine.”Now onto the good stuff! In the DLC you get to clean everything from a Land Raider to a Dreadnought. Here’s the list:The Ultramarines Land Raider The Dark...

Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt has commented on the "incredible" impact the squad-based shooter has seemingly had on the viewership of the 1997 sci-fi action film Starship Troopers.Pilestedt shared a post on X/Twitter showing that Starship Troopers rose through the ranks from 109 to 45 as the "most popular movie online" (ranked by engagement score) as of February 17. The statistics provided are courtesy of Television Stats, a website that tracks data and shares performance metrics for various titles.Helldivers 2 became available on PlayStation 5 and PC on February 8 and quickly surpassed God of War to become Sony's biggest ever game launch on Steam. It also immediately drew comparisons to Starship Troopers, the 1959 novel...

Cooperative sci-fi shooter Warframe is coming to Apple devices tomorrow, February 20.Revealed in a trailer from publisher Digital Extremes (below), the announcement made no mention of an Android release despite Warframe being available on practically every other platform."Players will be able to continue the progression of their Tenno on the go with full cross-platform save functionality," a statement from Digital Extremes said."Continue the sci-fi expansive journey in a variety of missions alone or with friends in co-op with Warframe launching on iOS on February 20 alongside its release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, and PC."Plenty of gameplay was shown in the trailer too, though...

Changes to the Steam listing for Dragon’s Dogma 2 suggest it will get a demo.Redditor CannedBeansofDeath spotted changes made to the game’s listing on Steam via SteamDB that reference ‘free on demand. .This is believed to be a demo for the $69.99 action role-playing game, due out March 22.Dragon’s Dogma 2 developer Capcom has form when it comes to demos, of course. It released one for its hugely popular Resident Evil 4 remake in the run up to its March 2023 launch. Thoughts now turn to the form the Dragon’s Dogma 2 demo might take, given its massive map. And it’s worth noting Capcom likes to hide secrets within its demos. Resident Evil 4 remake's included a cheat code to unlock 'Mad Chainsaw' difficulty mode, so fans will no-doubt...

Star Wars Jedi actor Cameron Monaghan said he is open to portraying series protagonist Cal Kestis in a live-action setting, as long as it furthers "the story or the character in some way"."It would have to be right,” said Monaghan after being asked whether he would be interested in playing Kestis in a live-action Star Wars project during a panel appearance at FanExpo Vancouver 2024, as reported by The Direct.“By that I mean, it has to continue the story or the character in some way,” explained the actor. “I don't want him to just kind of show up to stand around and be there. I want him to mean something and for there to be a significance for the character itself. So, it would have to make sense. But in the right context then...

Publisher Nacon is finally ready to show more of its open-world Terminator survival game during a showcase set for later in February.Nacon Connect, set for February 29, features 30 minutes of new videos showing off the likes of GreedFall 2: The Dying World, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Ravenswatch, Crown Wars: The Black Prince, and the new Terminator game.Nacon announced the as-yet untitled Terminator game back in 2022. It’s in the works at Nacon Studio Milan, and takes place in an open world set between the events of Judgment Day (the Skynet nuclear strike that causes the apocalypse) and the formation of John Connor's resistance. You play as a group of nuclear apocalypse survivors fighting to stay alive.As Nacon said at...

Helldivers 2 saw a huge weekend during which it broke its own concurrent players record multiple times and even passed GTA 5's Steam peak, but it was also a frustrating weekend for many who struggled to log in and play with the servers at capacity.Now, the Helldivers 2 community is calling for developer Arrowhead to add an away from keyboard (AFK) auto kick feature to the game after players admitted leaving it on all day and theoretically at least blocking others from getting in.Helldivers 2 players on the game’s Discord are saying they are not logging out on purpose so they can ensure they can play when they want to. One user said they left themselves logged in to Helldivers 2 before they went to work to make sure they could play...

Sega has called its Crazy Taxi reboot a triple-A game.In December, during The Game Awards 2023, Sega announced new games in the Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi franchises were in development alongside the teaser trailer, below. The video shows brief gameplay clips of each of the games set to return.We haven’t heard much about the initiative since, but in an article published by the Japan Times, one Sega executive referenced the Crazy Taxi reboot specifically and called it a triple-A game.Takaya Segawa, who runs Sega’s support studio in Sapporo, said: “We’re responsible for titles such as Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! in cooperation with the bases in...

Seven years after it was thought lost, a Fallout New Vegas mod that adds Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst as a companion has resurfaced — and received a nod of approval from the man himself.The background to the mod is rather innocuous: it gained some attention in 2015 because it added a post-apocalyptic recreation of Fred Durst to Obsidian’s much-loved role-playing game who could only talk in Limp Bizkit sound clips⁠. (Yes, if you tell Durst “let’s get going” he replies with the iconic “keep rollin’, rollin’, rollin’, rollin’,” line.)The mod disappeared from NexusMods around seven years ago, with its creator @Lb8068 posting in the YouTube comments of his video at the time: “I recently reformatted my computer so doubt I have any of...

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios has temporarily capped concurrent players to 450,000 to help with server stability as it works to "get the ceiling raised" and fix other issues related to its immensely successful launch.Arrowhead took to Helldivers 2's Discord to share the news, saying it is "working around the clock" to solve the problems players are running into."Hello divers! Earlier tonight we had server related issues with a concurrent player spike," Arrowhead wrote. "This lead to some mission payouts failing, some players being kicked to their ships, or being logged out."Our team is working around the clock to solve these issues. While we've been able to mitigte some of the causes, we are still struggling to...

I have my usual eclectic list of bargain games worth buying today. That said, here's a personal recommendation for you: become a bounty hunter in Huntdown and make a healthy living (by making living unhealthy). In the same side-scrolling, hyper-violent, and co-optastic vein, Broforce is going for cheap, too. Spectacular '80s action movie vibes for both games, much like the reduced RoboCop: Rogue City on offer.In retro news, I'm celebrating the 15th birthday of a personal favourite light gun shooter—and at 189 f-bombs dropped, the sweariest video game ever made—House of the Dead: Overkill. Hilariously, it was released first on the more family-friendly Nintendo Wii console and eventually morphed into a kick arse edutainment game that...

The weekend is coming to a close, and so many great deals will leave with it! The biggest deals we found this weekend involved all kinds of sales and discounts for Nintendo Switch titles. Below, we've compiled the best deals available for Sunday, February 18. Take advantage of these offers before it's too late!Resident Evil 4 for $29.992023's Resident Evil 4 is one of the best remakes out there on current generation consoles. Following Leon S. Kennedy, you travel to a remote village in Europe with a mission to locate the President's missing daughter. This Resident Evil title is the perfect blend of action and horror. Right now, Amazon has the title half off for all consoles, which matches the all-time low.Super Mario Odyssey for...

The House of Mouse has churned out excellent games for PlayStation in recent years, whether they’re programmed exclusively for the PS5 or PS4 titles that can be played on the PS5 as well. Whichever version you have, you can experience the same magic playing fun Disney games as you can get from watching any Disney movie or show.Now that Disney owns Marvel, Star Wars, and various other franchises, more games than ever seemingly fall under the 'Disney' umbrella. Below we've outlined five of the best Disney (or Disney adjacent) titles you can play on your PS5 right now. You can also check out our list of the best PS5 games overall.Disney Dreamlight ValleyDisney Dreamlight Valley is the perfect life sim game for Disney Adults who love...

Helldivers 2 is off to a great start as it has already passed the all-time Steam concurrents of games like Destiny 2 and Starfield alongside being a PlayStation console exclusive. However, developer Arrowhead Game Studios has said those massive amounts of players are causing server capacity issues it is working "without delay" to fix.While we don't know the player numbers on PlayStation 5, SteamDB has revealed that Helldivers 2 has reached an all-time concurrent max of 333,827, which puts it 28th all-time ahead of Starfield, PUBG: Test Server, Counter-Strike, Destiny 2, and Naraka: Bladepoint. As of this writing, it is sitting at 219,670 concurrent players.Arrowhead took to X/Twitter to address those fans who are experiencing...

It's finally the weekend, and Saturday has brought some new and exciting deals to explore for the weekend! Starting off, Best Buy has huge savings on the GoPro HERO11 Black Camera and Nintendo Switch titles, while Amazon has a sweet discount on the latest Assassin's Creed title. Below, we've compiled the best deals available for Saturday, February 17. Take advantage of these offers before it's too late!Huge Savings on GoPro HERO11 Black Creator EditionThe GoPro HERO11 Black is one of the best action cameras on the market. It's fit for absolutely any task, with no obstacles in your way to capture any type of footage you'd like. Filming video at 5.3K, you can expect a level of quality you won't be able to achieve on other action...

Bandai Namco has recently revealed that it has canceled five games that were currently in development, along with changing its development structure.In a recent earnings report, Bandai Namco stated that it has revamped its criteria for evaluating the quality of its games internally and that has lead to the cancelation of five games that were in development, per IGN's own translation. Bandai explained that is now has stricter rules on which games get to proceed in development, as games have become more expensive and costly to make.Bandai Namco also said that it is still working on Elden Ring DLC and is planning more games for the Dragon Ball series. On a post-earnings call, Bandai Namco explained that the company's disappointing...

Helldivers II developer Arrowhead Studios has announced that players can earn 50% extra XP and Requisition until the end of the day on Sunday in Central European Time thanks to a bug that prevented some players from earning rewards after a mission.This morning, the official Helldivers II Twitter account posted a statement by Deputy Game Director, Sagar Beroshi in the hopes of addressing reports of the progress-preventing bug. The statement confirms that Arrowhead is working on a fix for the issue and that all players will receive the XP boost, not just those affected by the error.Players looking to ensure that they're benefitting from the surge in rewards should look for a Game Master Effect called "Accounting Corrections" while...

FromSoftware, the developer known for games such as Bloodborne and Dark Souls, now has full ownership of Elden Ring, the critically acclaimed action RPG it released nearly two years ago.According to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office trademark assignment document, Bandai Namco, which published Elden Ring, switched the ownership of the trademark for the game over to FromSoftware. The document notes that Bandai Namco signed the document in March 2023."NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, [Bandai Namco] hereby assigns to [FromSoftware] all right, title, and interest in and to the Trademark," the document reads. "[T]ogether with the goodwill of the business symbolized by the...

The Epic Games Store has released its 2023 year in review, which includes stats revealing it gave away more than $2,000 worth of games last year.A blog post on the Epic Games Store, which looks to rival other PC storefronts such as Steam, revealed it gave away 86 games in total amassing to a recommended retail price of $2,055. More than 580 million games were downloaded through the free giveaway offer.As for actual player numbers, the Epic Games Store reached 75 million monthly active users in December 2023, which was a 10% increase from the previous year.This still pales in comparison to Steam, however. The latest data for Valve's platform saw it hit 132 million monthly active users by the end of 2021, a number that's likely...

Lethal Company is likely a game you’ve heard of. It fancies itself a co-op horror game, and with a plethora of horrifying enemies chasing you as you’re trying to survive capitalism in outer space, it’s not too wrong. However, despite the scary monsters (that you’re powerless against), and moments where you’ll be screaming and running […]Continue reading...

Star Wars Jedi and Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment is reportedly working on a first-person Mandalorian video game.Insider Gaming reports Respawn’s Mandalorian game, which in the early stages of development, lets players control a Mandalorian bounty hunter during a time when the Empire is dominating the galaxy. IGN has asked EA for comment.The player is reportedly tasked with taking on bounties for cash, as you might expect from a Mandalorian video game. There’s word the iconic Mandalorian jetpack plays a part in the game’s “high mobility”, with boost sliding similar to that seen in Respawn’s battle royale, Apex Legends.It’s said to be “fast-paced”, with health regenerating upon successive kills. Gadgets supposedly...

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is the first Capcom game priced $70, but it sounds like there’s more to come.In a financial results conference call Q&A summary, Capcom responded to a question about the company’s video price policy that also pointed out $69.99 had become the norm for triple-A video games across the industry.“Dragon's Dogma 2, which is scheduled for release this fiscal year, will be priced at $69.99,” Capcom replied. “Industrywide development costs are rising, and we are considering a price review as one option. Ultimately, we intend to take a thoughtful approach in pricing our games while ascertaining user feedback.”That very much suggests $70 will become the standard for Capcom video games, as it has become the standard for so...

A handful of classic Fallout games, including the beloved Fallout 2, are free to download and own forever via the Epic Games Store from February 22 for a week.As reported by VGC, Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel will be available from February 22 to 29 to anyone with an Epic Games account. Players just need to log in to the store and visit the individual game pages to claim them, granting access to them forever.The original Fallout, not developed by current franchise owner Bethesda but Interplay Productions, launched in 1997 and laid the groundwork for what would become one of gaming's most iconic franchises.Players would explore a wasteland littered with wild and wacky characters and engage in...

Following the revelation that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone are getting a surprise Warhammer 40,000 crossover, a dataminer has revealed what the skins actually look like in-game.Modern Warfare 3 dataminer TheOfficeCOD posted a video showcasing two Space Marine operator skins coming to Activision’s shooter, one from the Ultramarines chapter, the other from the Blood Angels.While the Space Marines look goofy holding Call of Duty guns (these Power Armour-clad transhuman warriors are meant to dwarf the average human in terms of size and power), it sounds like they are reserved for use with the Juggernaut killstreak, which lets you wear a hulking, armoured suit and wield a devastating minigun. That sounds much more up a...

Prolific musician Post Malone will not only be a part of the soundtrack for WWE 2k24, but will also become a playable character in the game, 2K Sports has confirmed.In a blog post, 2K Sports revealed that the rapper would not only include a few of his songs on the soundtrack, but that he curated the game's score, serving as Executive Soundtrack Producer, with various genres from electronic music to rock. 2K also revealed that Post Malone would be a playable character in WWE 2K24, purchasable via a DLC pack that will be available at an undisclosed time following the game's release.Additional info for WWE 2k24, including the roster, Superstar ratings, and DLC, will be "shared soon," 2K wrote in the blog post.2K also revealed the...

If you’re playing Helldivers 2 you’ve probably heard the in-game call to action: the Automatons are making a push towards Earth and it’s time for players to turn their attention away from the killer bugs they started with and onto the killer robots. The only problem is, the killer robots are absolutely wrecking players.This week, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead opened up two new worlds to play on, and introduced new Automaton defense missions including some that involve safely extracting a certain number of scientists or civilians. And it’s these extraction missions in particular that players are having trouble with.Why? Simply put, these missions chuck hordes of heavily armoured Automatons at you in relentless waves of robot...

Palworld developer Pocketpair has addressed the rampant cheating that is affecting the 'Pokemon with guns' survival and crafting game, and outlined a number of steps it’s taking to try to combat the problem.In a statement, Pocketpair confirmed that some Palworld players are currently unable to connect to official servers due to cheating “and the influence of fraudulent activities.” “We have confirmed that some players are unable to play the game properly,” Pocketpair continued.“As a company, we do not tolerate any fraudulent activity or cheating, and we are working on measures to deal with it strictly and as a priority.”Cheating has been an issue for Palworld ever since its explosive launch on PC and Xbox Series X and S earlier...

Cardy, Mat, and Jesse delve into the whole Xbox exclusivity situation and how it can teach us all to just calm down. Then, we've got plenty of games and TV shows to talk about including Persona 3 Reload, Tomb Raider, Helldivers 2, Mr and Mrs Smith, and much more. That's all before the show descends into a game of "remember this thing from the '90s?". Listen or the Demon Headmaster will come for you.What's the scariest kids TV show? What's the best KitKat? Get in touch at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.IGN UK Podcast 736: Who Remembers the 1990s?IGN UK Podcast 735: Helldiving into Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth IGN UK Podcast 734: Suicide Squad and Dale's Big Plane Story IGN UK Podcast 733: Slurping Pal Fluid IGN UK Podcast 732: Indiana Jones...