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Elden Ring Drops to Just £30 on PS5 and Xbox After the Black Friday Sales

Anticipation continues to build as gamers are eagerly awaiting updates on the forthcoming Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. In the meantime, the base game is currently available at a discounted price in the UK. Select retailers are offering the game for a reduced rate of at least £29.99, a noteworthy markdown from the £49.99 RRP. Given the expansive nature of the game, this discount should be deemed substantial, particularly when contrasted with the potential £69.99 price tag that other publishers might command for a similar gaming experience in 2023. Shadow of the Erdtree was announced in March as a major expansion for Elden Ring, but FromSoftware has yet to indicate a release date despite the game approaching its second...

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End of Era GTA Discounts, the Cheapest Avatar Preorders, a Game Awards Steam Sale, and More!

Though the deals are good and I'm genuinely proud of the below lists, today's one of those days where I don't really want to be writing an intro. Frankly, I think my time would be better spent watching the "officially leaked" GTA VI trailer one more time. Y'know, for the the tenth viewing of. Possibly on the slowest playback speed, too, so I can spot yet another mind-blowing detail about this immensely impressive showcase. This Day in Gaming Aussie birthdays for notable games and hardware - Mario Party 5 (GC) 2003. Sequels - Beyond Good & Evil (PC) 2003. - Counter-Strike (XB) 2003. Table of Contents Nintendo Switch PC Xbox PlayStation Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch Expiring Recent Deals Hardware Watch How much to make...

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The Game Awards 2023: How to Watch and What to Expect

The Game Awards 2023 is nearly here and it promises a night filled with blockbuster reveals, musical performances, and recognition for the greatest games to be released this past year. From The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Baldur's Gate 3 to Alan Wake 2 to Super Mario Bros. Wonder and so many more, this was truly a year to remember and this night will be one to celebrate. The Game Awards 2023 will take place on December 7 and this article will be your guide to let you know how and when you can watch the show alongside what you can expect from one of the biggest nights of the year in the gaming world. Additionally, we want to let you know to stay tuned to our stream after The Game Awards and catch our Top Moments brought...

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F1 Developer Codemasters Suffers Round of Layoffs

Veteran UK developer Codemasters has suffered a round of layoffs following the launch of racing games F1 23 and EA Sports WRC. Codemasters owner EA confirmed the redundancies in a statement issued to IGN, although failed to disclose the number of staff affected. “Our business is constantly changing as we strive to deliver amazing games and services that keep our players engaged, connected, and inspired,” an EA spokesperson said. “At times, this requires the company to make small-scale organizational changes that align our teams and resources to meet evolving business needs and priorities. We continue to work closely with those affected by these changes, providing appropriate support throughout this process.” EA bought Codemasters...

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Outcast: A New Beginning Arrives March 2023

Outcast: A New Beginning returns players to the beloved adventure franchise on March 15, 2024, publisher THQ Nordic and developer Appeal Studio have announced. After being announced at THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase in August 2022, Outcast: A New Beginning is finally just a few months away. Acting as a sequel to 1999's Outcast, players will be reunited with marine Cutter Slade in a brand new adventure. "Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating alien realm of Adelpha, uncover its mysteries, and enjoy the galaxy's wittiest dad jokes, skilfully delivered by our hero, Cutter Slade," reads the official synopsis. "Outcast offers a slightly self-ironic yet wholesome take on sci-fi themes and tropes, injecting a sense of fun into a...

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Want to Try Undying, a New Zombie Survival-Horror Game?

If you like survival games, and touching stories, I have something for you. To celebrate Undying leaving Early Access and entering 1.0, you can grab a key for this third-person survival horror game on Steam starting on December 7th, 2023 as part of IGN Plus. Already an IGN Plus member? Get your key here! (Keys are limited, so once the card says, "Closed," all keys have been claimed) Not an IGN Plus member yet? Try it for $1. Join here. IGN Plus Monthly Game: Undying Undying is a zombie survival horror game which follows the tale of Anling and her son, Cody, as they struggle to survive in a zombie-infested area after Anling has been bitten. Manage your sleep, stress, and health to stave off turning and take every opportunity to...

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The Witcher Cookbook Authors Discuss Lore-Based Recipes, Growing Up with Geralt, and More

Video game cookbooks have emerged as something of a minor phenomeon in recent years, and the mix of gaming with everyday cooking recipes has become more common than one might expect. From consuming a 'Nuka Burger' in the post-apocalyptic wastelands of Fallout to the flavors of intergalactic travel in Destiny -- there's a cookbook for that. And now we have a cookbook from the world of The Witcher. It's another fascinating take on the game-to-cooking crossover, but there's also a unique charm to settling in with some recipes straight out of Kaer Morhen and beyond. The authors of the book, Anita Sarna and Karolina Krupecka, have kindly agreed to discuss with IGN how they went about creating over 80 unique and engaging recipes ripped...

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Rockstar's GTA 6 Trailer Release Date Announcement Was So Huge Other Developers Are Parodying It

The Grand Theft Auto series continues to heavily influence the industry, as many have been quick to parody the colorful teaser template Rockstar used last week to announce the date and time for the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6. Specifically, game development studios have hopped on the trend, posting images using the same sunset-esque colors to announce when to expect new information on a game they are working on. 343 Industries was among the first to parody the template, borrowing the same vibrant color aesthetic to announce a new trailer for Halo Infinite drops on December 4. Sea of Thieves developer Rare also used the template to announce that new information will be available on its pirate-themed game on December 7. While...

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Payday 3 Developer Starbreeze Announces Dungeons & Dragons Co-Op Multiplayer Game

Starbreeze, the developer of the Payday series of games, has announced an officially licensed Dungeons & Dragons game due out at some point in 2026. The untitled game, codenamed Project Baxter, will be developed and published by Starbreeze, the company said. Details are scarce, but Starbreeze said Project Baxter is set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons and “will carry the signature Starbreeze game cornerstones of co-operative multiplayer, lifetime commitment through a Games as a Service-model, community engagement and a larger than life experience”. Project Baxter will launch on all major platforms in 2026 and include cross-play, Starbreeze added. The game will be produced in Unreal Engine 5. Starbreeze published two images for...

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Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1 Patch Notes Include Metro System, Romantic Hangouts, and New Vehicles

CD Projekt Red has revealed the full notes for Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.1, the final major patch arriving December 5, which includes details on the metro system, romantic partner hangouts, new vehicles, and more. Revealed in a blog post, Update 2.1 — which arrives at around 3am Pacific / 6am Eastern / 11am UK — is headlined by the long-requested metro system, which was shown in the original Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty's cinematic trailer. Players can travel between 19 metro stations, either by sitting inside the carriage and waiting for the full, immersive role-playing experience, or by fast traveling for convenience. Romantic partner hangouts will also arrive in the update as another much requested feature. CD Projekt Red...

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Stardew Valley Creator Gives Fans a Progress Report on 1.6 Update

Stardew Valley creator Erik ‘Concerned Ape’ Barone has taken to X/Twitter to give fans a progress report on the RPG's highly anticipated 1.6 update, and to shed light on his motivation for continuing to work on the popular 2016 farming sim over seven years after it came out. “A ton of progress on 1.6 last month, it's (self-imposed) extreme crunch mode, nose to the grindstone (raw nose) mode,” said Barone in a recent post. “Here's one of the many additions in 1.6. Keeping mostly everything secret.” An accompanying screenshot revealed that a new storage chest, which can hold almost twice the amount of materials/items as a regular chest, will be coming to the game as part of the 1.6 update. Sadly, the new post didn’t give any concrete...

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Starfield Has Now Had Over 12 Million Players, Phil Spencer Says

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has announced that Starfield has now seen over 12 million players. Speaking during the CCXP event in Brazil, Spencer described Bethesda’s space RPG as “a tremendous hit”, although failed to announce sales figures or the split of players between Game Pass subscribers and owners of the game itself. “Starfield has now had over 12 million players since the launch of Starfield, and it still sits in our top 10 most-played games from our studios,” Spencer said. “So thank you everybody for all the support on Starfield, and making it a tremendous hit.” Starfield launched on PC and Xbox Series X and S in September as a day-one Game Pass title. It became the biggest launch in Bethesda history after shooting past six...

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Cyberpunk 2077 Gets 'Last Big Update' Tomorrow as CD Projekt Moves on to Cyberpunk 2, Witcher 4

Cyberpunk 2077 will receive its "last big update" tomorrow, December 5, 2023, as developer CD Projekt Red turns its attention towards the sequel, codenamed Orion, and the next mainline Witcher game, codenamed Polaris. Speaking to IGN, CD Projekt Red confirmed Update 2.1, which arrives alongside the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, is the final major update for the three year-old game. CD Projekt Red, as well as ramping up development for its next mainline Witcher game, codenamed Polaris, is switching focus to the full Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. A post on X/Twitter from global community director Marcin Momot first implied this was the case, saying CD Projekt Red had "one more patch for Cyberpunk 2077" up its sleeve. IGN reached out for...

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Mortal Kombat 1 Story DLC Confirmed, ‘Big Surprise After That’

Mortal Kombat 1 development chief Ed Boon has confirmed plans to continue the story of the game and teased further surprises. Speaking at the CCXP23 event in Brazil, Boon announced what sounds very much like an Aftermath-style expansion for Mortal Kombat 1, but stopped short of revealing any details. “Just like we did with MK11, we’re going to release a second part with more story and we have a big surprise after that,” Boon said. Mortal Kombat 11’s Aftermath story expansion launched just over a year after the game itself, and included an additional story mode, new characters, new stages, stage Fatalities, and the Friendship finisher. It seems reasonable to assume Mortal Kombat 1 will get similar content as part of the continuation...

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Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Quan Chi Gameplay and Release Date Alongside Our Best Look Yet at Peacemaker

Not only has NetherRealm revealed the release date and gameplay of Quan Chi, it has also given us our best look yet at John Cena's Peacemaker and Khameleon as a Kameo fighter. Quan Chi is one of the characters that make up Mortal Kombat 1's Kombat Pack, and the legendary sorcerer will become available to those who have purchased the DLC package on December 14. If you just want Quan Chi and don't want to purchase the Kombat Pack, you will be able to unlock him on December 21. The trailer is a great showcase for Quan Chi, who first appeared in the animated series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm. His first video game appearance was Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero and he made his playable debut in Mortal Kombat 4. The...

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How a Canon Avatar Game Was Created

The era of the bad movie tie-in is over. Today, we’re living in an age where games based on licensed IP are among the cream of the crop: the Batman Arkham franchise, The Witcher games, and Insomniac’s Spider-Man series are all critically acclaimed top sellers. Hoping to run alongside them is Ubisoft’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. But Ubisoft faced a challenge that Rocksteady and Insomniac never did: Frontiers of Pandora isn’t just a licensed game, it’s canon to the Avatar universe. That means everything in it is a recognised part of the official Avatar story, approved by the studio who made the original movies. Anything Ubisoft created had to fit perfectly within this existing, intricate world. Achieving this required extensive...

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Fortnite OG and the Original Map Will Return in 2024 Due to Their Overwhelming Popularity

The Fortnite team has confirmed that Fortnite OG and the original map will be returning in 2024 as the "OG season far exceeded our expectations." The exciting news was shared by Fortnite's account on X/Twitter and it teased that we we can expect to jump back in to the map that first welcomed us into the Battle Royale game back in 2017 next year. "Ngl the OG season far exceeded our expectations," Fortnite's account wrote "So much so that we’d like to bring it back… opens 2024 roadmap doc In the meantime, see you on the Battle Bus." This shouldn't come as too much of a surprise as the love for Fortnite OG was overwhelming and saw Fortnite have its 'biggest day' ever with over 44.7 million players jumping in to take a trip down memory...

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Fortnite Chapter 5: Underground Adds LEGO Style Outfits, a New Island, Peter Griffin, and More

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1: Underground has arrived and it comes with a ton of changes and additions, including a new island, a train that goes all across the map, weapon mods, over 1,200 LEGO Style outfits, bosses, a new Battle Pass with Peter Griffin and Solid Snake, and much more. This new chapter in Fortnite is all about taking the fight to 'The Society' by joining 'The Underground.' You must do all you can to not only take down a group of bosses led by Valeria, but also rescue our beloved Peely from their clutches. Oh, and if you thought Valeria was tough, wait until you go against Family Guy's Peter Griffin, who is amazingly also a boss alongside Oscar, Nisha, and Montague. Defeating bosses will gain you a Society Medallion...

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Fortnite's Big Bang Event Was an Epic Adventure That Sets Up New LEGO, Racing, and Music Games

Fortnite's The Big Bang event has officially arrived and it served as not only an epic dimension-hopping adventure that featured a performance by Eminem, but it introduced new LEGO, Rocket League-like racing, and Guitar Hero/Rock Band-like music games headed to Fortnite. The event began when a meteor struck the map and collided with The Zero Point. This opened up a tear in space and time that took you and everything else around you through multiple realities or dimensions. You enter a LEGO Fortnite world where you and your team become LEGO characters and tour the world on a glider. In it, you see LEGO people building, a monstrous dragon attacking a castle, a bustling town, and so much more. Everything is made out of LEGO and the...

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LEGO Fortnite Is a New Survival Crafting Game Headed to Fortnite Next Week

LEGO Fortnite is a brand new survival crafting game that is set to arrive in Fortnite on December 7, 2023, and it is the first play experience from the long term partnership between Epic Games and The LEGO Group. While details are still a bit scarce, it was revealed that, "Within LEGO Fortnite, players can explore vast, open worlds where the magic of LEGO building and Fortnite collide. Designed for people of all ages to enjoy together, the game will encourage creativity, experimentation and collaboration through play." Epic Games and The LEGO Group annonuced their partnership back in 2022, and the goal is to "shape the future of the metaverse and make it fun and safe for all." The partnership is governed by three principles, and...

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Grab the Limited Edition Street Fighter 6 Vinyl Set Collector's Edition

Street Fighter 6 rocks. And I'm not just saying that because my character throws tiny rocks at people (sandblast all day, every day). It's one of the best games that came out this year, all of us who reviewed it had fun, and the series, itself, continues to enjoy a great place in the competitive fighting game scene. Right now, Street Fighter 6 is celebrating this success with a limited-edition vinyl set of the original soundtrack. Giving you 180 minutes of listening, and some cool bonuses, this limited-run vinyl disc set won't be available forever. With that said, let's get into the nitty-gritty of what's on offer here. Street Fighter 6 Original Soundtrack - Collector’s Edition Vinyl This four-disc set includes music for tons of...

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Daily Deals: Get an SSD for PS5 for $57.99, Metroid Dread Amiibo for $12.99, and More

If you're looking for the best deals available today, you've come to the right place. We've searched high and lows for the best deals on the market. The best deals for Saturday, December 2, include the Xbox Series X Diablo 4 Bundle for $90 off, 57% off Metroid Dread Amiibo, and more. Get 17% Off the Xbox Series X Diablo 4 Bundle The Xbox Series X Diablo 4 Bundle is still on sale at Walmart for 17% off. This bundle includes the Xbox Series X console, a controller, and a digital copy of Diablo 4. While it's a ways off from the $349 sale earlier this week, this is still a great deal. If you decide to grab this deal, be sure to take advantage of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to make the most out of your console. Great SSD for PS5 Only...

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Why Bethesda Responding to Starfield's Steam Reviews Is Part of a Rising Games Industry Trend

Bethesda Softworks stunned Steam users earlier this week when players discovered that Starfield developers were actively replying to negative reviews on Valve’s PC platform. It was unusual to see such a major company diving deep into reviews, but what was even stranger was the replies themselves. Some eye-grabbing quotes saw Bethesda arguing that Starfield is, in fact, not boring, comparing its sci-fi video game to the level of excitement Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin might have felt when they landed on the moon. These comments quickly made their way to social media, and when they did, many were stunned to see one of the biggest companies in the industry replying to crowds of displeased players. Some developers were quick to...

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Halo Infinite Parodies GTA 6 Trailer Teaser, Cue Confusion and Amusement

This morning's news that Grand Theft Auto VI's first official trailer will be dropping on Tuesday has sparked a huge amount of excitement through a games industry, and now other games are getting in the act as well. Following that announcement, Halo Infinite revealed that it's getting a new trailer of its own, even going so far as to borrow the purple and orange tinged aesthetic of Rockstar's image. In case you missed it (somehow), here's the GTA 6 trailer image from earlier today. Yep, it's definitely intentional. If 343 Industry's poster was a little bit of a desperate bid for attention for a shooter that launched more than two year ago, it worked. Fans picked up on the reference immediately and seemed to appreciate the...

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Alan Wake 2 Seemingly Getting New Game Plus This Month

Alan Wake 2 developer Remedy Entertainment has seemingly revealed that a New Game Plus mode will be added to the game in December 2023. A cryptic but admittedly on brand X/Twitter post from Remedy didn't explicitly say New Game Plus would be arriving in December but it heavily implied as such. Alongside an image that showed Alan Wake pointing his flashlight at a wall that said New Game Plus, Remedy posted: "New month, new game... plus?" No details on what the New Game Plus mode will entail were shared — whether certain abilities will carry forward, if new content will unlock, and so on — nor did Remedy say exactly when the update would arrive. Alan Wake 2 launched October 27 as a sequel to the original game more than a decade in...

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Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1 Announced for Next Week

CD Projekt Red has revealed what's included in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1, unexpected patch arriving on December 5 alongside the Ultimate Edition. Revealed during a Twitch stream, Cyberpunk 2077 producer Monika Janowska and quest director Paweł Sasko, alongside senior community managers Amelia Kołat and Alicja Kozera, announced that the patch will include the long requested metro system. The original trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 featured the metro system, alongside the Phantom Liberty cinematic trailer, so CD Projekt Red decided to finally add it, Sasko said. Players can travel between 19 metro stations which can be used as either a fast travel point or a proper metro ride experience (that can be skipped at any time). There are five...

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Activision Just Killed Call of Duty’s DMZ Mode — and No-One's Surprised

Activision has announced Call of Duty DMZ will no longer receive new content updates, sounding the death knell for the mode. The Infinity Ward-developed DMZ launched last year as part of Warzone 2.0, and went down well with fans and critics. Its sandbox extraction gameplay riffed on the likes of Escape from Tarkov, and offered something a little different for Call of Duty. "It’s a really fun and refreshing change of pace between rounds of battle royale," we said in IGN's Warzone 2.0 review. However, fans of DMZ have complained about a content drought this year, with some lamenting a lack support compared to Modern Warfare’s traditional multiplayer and the battle royale. It didn't help that Activision called DMZ a “beta”, which raised...

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Street Fighter 6 Fans Call Out Capcom for ‘Awful Monetisation’ After Outfit 3 Prices Cause Uproar

While Street Fighter 6 is a hit with fans of Capcom’s famous fighting game series, its monetisation has caused an uproar. The latest offender is the hotly anticipated Outfit 3 release, which gives each of the 18 launch characters an eye-catching new costume to wear. Each Outfit 3 is available for 300 Fighter Coins (Street Fighter 6’s premium currency) and includes all 10 available colours. Unlike Outfit 2, Outfit 3 is only available for purchase with real-world money and cannot be unlocked via World Tour mode. The problem here is that Capcom only sells Fighter Coins in bundles of 250 for £3.99 / $4.99, 610 for £9.49 / $11.99, 1,250 for £18.99 / $23.99, and 2,750 for £39.99 / $49.99. This means there’s no way to buy 300 Fighter Coins...

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Family Guy's Peter Griffin and Metal Gear Solid's Solid Snake Coming to Fortnite, Leak Suggests

Fortnite's next season looks set to feature Metal Gear Solid's Solid Snake and Family Guy's Peter Griffin, according to a leak from Epic Games and Xbox. Unofficial Fortnite news X/Twitter account ShiinaBR shared an advertisement on the Xbox Store (below) that seemingly went up a little too early, revealing the next cast of characters soon available in Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 1, dubbed Underground. Timed relatively close to Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1's launch, series protagonist Solid Snake will likely arrive in Fortnite as part of the update. While only his classic sneaking suit can be seen in the image, acting as a throwback to the original Metal Gear Solid, Fortnite's tendency to release variant skins could mean...

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Capcom Confirms More Resident Evil Remakes Are Coming

After the success of the Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 remakes, Capcom has confirmed plans to continue the trend, although stopped short of announcing which Resident Evil game is next in line for the remake treatment. At a PlayStation partner awards event in Japan, attended and translated by IGN Japan, Resident Evil 4 remake director Yasuhiro Anpo said the company will announce its next Resident Evil remake in due course. “Yes,” Anpo replied when asked if Capcom wants to keep making Resident Evil remakes. “We’ve released three remakes so far and they have all been received very well. Since it allows a modern audience to play these games, it is something I am happy to do as someone that loves these older games, and we want to continue...

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