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Skull and Bones: Savage Storm Expands on the World of the Ubisoft Game

Ubisoft's Skull and Bones may have been delayed yet again, but there is one way to get a taste of this long-awaited pirate-themed video game. Skull and Bones: Savage Storm is a spinoff from Dark Horse Comics, and IGN has an exclusive preview of the first issue. Check out the slideshow gallery below to see several pages from Skull and Bones: Savage Storm #1: Savage Storm is co-written by John Jackson Miller and James Mishler, with art by Christian Rosado, colors by Roshan Kurichiyanil and cover art by Pius Bak. Here's Dark Horse's official description for the first issue: A merchant vessel on the high seas is besieged by a vicious crew of pirates, but the fighting is interrupted by a devastating typhoon. When the storm crashes in...

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The Thaumaturge, a New 'Story-Rich' RPG, Announced by Frostpunk and Witcher 1 Remake Developers

The Thaumaturge, a mystical new story-rich turn-based RPG from 11 Bit Studios (Frostpunk) and Fool's Theory (The Witcher 1 Remake) set in early-20th-century Warsaw, has been announced for PC. No release window has been given as of yet. "Thaumaturge" refers to the ancient Greek word for one who performs supernatural events. So, yes, you can expect supernatural stuff to happen in this new isometric RPG. It promises "a unique take on combat, character development features, and investigation mechanics, touching upon the complex theme of inner demons." Watch the announcement trailer above and check out the first screenshots in the gallery below. “The Thaumaturge revolves around the idea of demons both on physical and metaphorical layers...

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The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC

The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition has officially been announced and will be bringing an improved version of the sci-fi RPG to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 7, 2023. The Outer Worlds, which was developed by Fallout: New Vegas' Obsidian Entertainment, was first released in 2019 and brought players to a colony at the edge of the galaxy that has been overrun by corporations. Much like a Fallout game, players make choices, get into epic gun combat, interact with factions, journey alongside companions, and much more. The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition packages the base game and both DLCs - Murder on Eridanos and Peril of Gorgon - and comes with "higher resolution graphics, a dynamic weather system, overhauled...

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The Last of Us Episode 7: TV Show vs Game Comparison

Warning: Full spoilers ahead for episode 7 of HBO's The Last of Us. HBO's The Last of Us episode 7 has arrived and this time we see Ellie and Riley reunite for a surprise trip to the mall just like The Last of Us: Left Behind DLC. But how close does the show compare to the game? To help answer this question, we've gathered images from episode 7 of HBO's The Last of Us and put them next to stills from Naughty Dog's The Last of Us game to see how faithful the adaptation is. Check out the slideshow, or watch the video above to see the scenes from both the show and the game in action. In our The Last of Us episode 7 review, we said it "is a beautifully faithful adaptation of the beloved Left Behind chapter of Ellie’s story. A real...

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EA Is Seemingly Asking People If They Want a Dead Space 2 or 3 Remake

Following the launch of the Dead Space remake and its positive reception, EA is seemingly asking select fans if they'd like to see a Dead Space 2 or 3 remake next. As reported by Eurogamer, the survey in question was shared on Twitter by Dillon Rogers, a developer on Gloomwood, and it simply asks, "how interested would you be in a similar remake of Dead Space 2 (2011)?" and "How interested would you be in a similar remake of Dead Space 3 (2013)?" It's a pretty standard question with the responses ranging from "not at all interested" to "extremely interested," but it shows EA is at least entertaining the idea. It shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, but it's always nice to see these questions being asked. Rogers' tweet made its...

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Sons of the Forest: Kelvin's Weirdo Behavior Has Already Made Him Beloved by Fans

Sons of the Forest has officially arrived in Early Access and one of the biggest talking points for the game has been Kelvin, an AI companion already so beloved by the community whose mission is to help you on your journey, even though he sometimes makes bizarre and hilarious decisions. For those unfamiliar, Kelvin is an elite soldier who survived the helicopter crash that stranded you on the island featured in Sons of the Forest. Unfortunately for him, he suffered brain damage and can no longer hear or speak, so players must communicate with him via a notepad. Despite his new injuries, he remains extremely helpful... well, mostly. The developers of Sons of the Forest created Kelvin to help replicate the multiplayer experience for...

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Aussie Deals: Save $81 on Sackboy, Dreamy Deals for Kirby, Atomic Heart and Octopath II, too!

Welcome back to yet another Monday of not paying much for the things you want. Highlights include an almost double digit drop on the best PS5 bundle one could axe for. I'm also all about saving on Hogwarts Legacy, Dead Space and a pretty mind-blowing Sackboy discount. It's an unsung gem, especially in 4P co-op. Anything but a sew-sew experience. This Day in Gaming - Pocket Monsters Green/Red (GB) launch, 1996. Descendants - Crash Bandicoot 2 (PS) hits 1M in sales, 1998. Remaster - Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons (GBC) launch, 2001. Coming soon - Super Princess Peach (DS) launch, 2006. Review Table of Contents Nintendo Switch PC Xbox PlayStation LEGO Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Expiring Recent Deals Back to top Purchase...

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Sons of the Forest Sells 2 Million Copies in 24 Hours After Entering Early Access

After only 24 hours in Early Access, Sons of the Forest has already sold over two million copies. Sons of the Forest developer Endnight Games shared the news on Twitter alongside promising some exciting things to come in the near future. "Thanks to those who have joined us in our Early Access journey into Sons of the Forest," Endnight Games wrote. "We have sold over 2 million copies in the first 24 hours, and are very excited for what we have in store for players in the coming weeks." Sons of the Forest, which is an open-world survival horror game that sends players to a remote island filled with cannibals and other dangers to find a missing billionaire, also rose up the concurrent player charts on Steam, with over 350,100 users...

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Blood Bowl 3 Review

Many traditional sports games release a new edition every year, with mixed results on whether or not they feel different enough to justify themselves beyond a roster update. So I'm surprised at Blood Bowl 3, the latest digital adaptation of Games Workshop's ultraviolent board game parody of American football set in a wacky alternate version of the Warhammer Fantasy universe. It presents shockingly little reason for its own existence compared to the previous version, which came out almost eight years ago. I like the intense and hilarious premise and mechanics of Blood Bowl on their own, but what we have here is basically Blood Bowl 2, again, but worse. If you've never played Blood Bowl before, you might be able to coast for a while...

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Dragon Age: Origins Writer Calls for Remaster With 'PS5-Era Bells and Whistles'

We're in an age of remasters and remakes. In the first few months of 2023 alone, we're seeing relreases of high-profile games like Dead Space, Metroid Prime, and Resident Evil 4. With 2000s nostalgia at an all-time high right now, video game writer David Gaider is calling for a remaster of 2009's Dragon Age: Origins. Gaider was the lead writer and setting creator for BioWare's Dragon Age: Origins, and would go on to work on both Dragon Age II and Dragon Age: Inquisition. On Twitter, Gaider wrote, "If we're on a kick re-mastering games from the aughts, what about Dragon Age Origins? Its graphics were behind the curve even at the time of release... can you imagine it with brand new PS5-era bells and whistles?" Replying to some other...

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Sony’s State of Play Showcases Aren’t Must-Watch Events Yet

In recent years, video game companies like Nintendo and PlayStation have set expectations for any pre-recorded shows by announcing beforehand what kind of stream viewers should expect — whether focused on indie games, third-party titles, or about a specific game. This has been a welcome change as it sets appropriate expectations for an upcoming Nintendo Direct or State of Play showcase. After all, nobody will expect to see a new Zelda trailer during a Splatoon 3 Direct. Sony did this too for its most recent State of Play earlier this week, announcing that the show will primarily focus on PSVR 2, Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad, and some indie and third-party games. But if the recent State of Play showcases have demonstrated anything, it’s...

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Atomic Heart Apologizes for Racist Cartoon, No Comment on Ukraine Statement

Editor's Note: The war in Ukraine is an ongoing, painful and emotive topic. IGN urges community members to be respectful when engaging in conversation around this subject and does not endorse harassment of any kind. Atomic Heart's launch week has been surrounded by controversy, as developer Mundfish is facing backlash for its Russian ties in relation to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and a racist cartoon present within the game. Earlier this week, PC Gamer published a story about online criticism surrounding the presence of a racist caricature within Atomic Heart. The caricature in question was found in the game's Resident Evil-style save rooms, where players can take a breather from the action and watch old episodes of Nu...

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Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for February 24-28

The loot lizard, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further. Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor, one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares, he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians. We've rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP. Where Is Xûr Today? Xûr's location today can be found at...

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Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox Series X|S Exists, Announcement Delayed Due to 'Technical Issues'

Baldur's Gate 3 finally got a release date yesterday, but fans quickly noticed that Xbox wasn't included in developer Larian Studios' launch plans. In a statement to IGN, Larian Studios clarified the situation, saying the studio is "planning to release Baldur’s Gate 3 for PC, Mac, GeForce NOW and PS5." An Xbox version is in development, but Larian Studios has struggled to get splitscreen co-op working on Xbox Series X|S, which leaves the studio unable to ship that version at launch. Check out the full statement below, where Larian Studios explains that there's no exclusivity deal holding back an Xbox version: "Following yesterday’s PS5 and release date announcement, we’ve clarified that right now, we’re planning to release Baldur’s...

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Question Block: NVC's Essential Switch Games

It's time for another Question Block edition of the weekly NVC column. This week, we're answering what seems like an easy one, but it turns out it's NOT easy. Shane Dowley wrote us at nvc@ign.com and asked the following question: "For new Switch buyers, what would be your top 5 essential games that you would tell them to buy?" First off, we answered this during this week's episode of NVC, but we're getting a little more formal with the answers. Much as Wheel of Fortune automatically gives players in the final round a free R,S,T,L,N and E, we answered this question with the most common games as give-ins: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario Odyssey. The remaining picks are below. Reb...

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IGN UK Podcast 685: You Kang Make Me Whole Again

Atomic Heart is out and Cardy, Mat, and Dale have been having a dabble with it as well as dipping into the PS VR2 waters. That isn't all, though. Dale has some thoughts on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Mat has been enjoying Like a Dragon: Ishin, and Cardy has had a blast with Kerbal Space Program 2. Got a game for us to play, or just want to tell us the weirdest thing you've eaten for breakfast? Drop us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast 685: You Kang Make Me Whole Again IGN UK Podcast 684: Horizon Call of the Weetabix IGN UK Podcast 683: Magical Castles and Talking Cats IGN UK Podcast 682: Creating the Next Best Video Game TV Show IGN UK Podcast 681: Shadow Drop It Like It's Hot IGN UK Podcast #680: Dead Space...

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DICE Awards 2023 Winners: The Full List

The 26th annual D.I.C.E. Awards have arrived and, while God of War Ragnarok led the night with seven wins, Elden Ring took home the ultimate prize of Game of the Year for 2022. The D.I.C.E. Awards are hosted by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) and this year's show was hosted by IGN's Stella Chung and Kinda Funny's Greg Miller. Additionally, IGN was proud to be the media partner for the 26th D.I.C.E. Awards. There were 23 different categories in the show and, as previously mentioned, God of War Ragnarok won the most categories, including Outstanding Achievement awards for Animation, Art Direction, Character, Original Music Composition, Audio Design, and Story. Elden Ring, alongside winning Game of the Year, won four...

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PlayStation Plus Games for March 2023 Headlined by Battlefield 2042

The PlayStation Plus games for March 2023 have been officially confirmed to be Battlefield 2042, Minecraft Dungeons, and Code Vein, and they'll be available to all subscribers from March 7 through April 3. PlayStation shared the news during its latest State of Play, where it also shared that Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Tchia, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Immortals Fenyx Rising, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction will all be joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, which is available to Extra and Premium members. Battlefield 2042 is the latest entry in the long-running first-person shooter franchise and, while it doesn't feature a single-player campaign, it does introduce the Portal mode. For those unfamiliar, this new mode...

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Aussie Deals: A Discounted 2TB FireCuda SSD for PS5, Drops on Wo Long, Hogwarts, Switch AAAs and More!

Thank your own personal deity — possibly the Sun of Horizon fame — it's Friday! Got a pretty eclectic list for you today. No one, unifying theme is jumping out at me, other than "Deals That Make The Non-Thrifty Look Silly." But hey — the same could be said of any of these deals lists. Maybe just pick something you like, stay safe, save often and see you Monday. Table of Contents Nintendo Switch PC Xbox PlayStation Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Expiring Recent Deals Back to top Purchase Cheaply for PC Expiring Recent Deals Back to top Exciting Offers for XO/XS Expiring Recent Deals Back to top Product Savings for PS4/PS5 Expiring Recent Deals Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays at ludicrous...

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Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy Sells 12 Million Units in First Two Weeks

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy has sold more than 12 million units since its debut earlier this month, making it the biggest global launch ever for Warner Bros. Games. Hogwarts Legacy's sales numbers were revealed alongside Warner Bros. Discovery's earnings, which saw the company lose some $2.1 billion. That makes Hogwarts Legacy, which has been controversial itself, a rare bright spot for the company's financials. On top of the large sales figure, Warner Bros. Games touted $850 million in sales globally and 1.28 million peak concurrent viewers on Twitch — a new record for a single-player game. Developed by Avalanche Software under the Portkey Games label, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy earned notice by allowing players to roam a...

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Call of Duty 2023 Will Continue Modern Warfare 2 Story, Will be Led by Sledgehammer Games

Changes are coming to the Call of Duty franchise's upcoming release in 2023, and players will remain settled in the modern era. In a new report from Bloomberg, Activision has modified its annual Call of Duty release schedule plans. Shifting away from a planned expansion for Modern Warfare, reports now state that it will move towards another full game set in the Modern era, to be developed by Sledgehammer Games. Previous reports last year stated that plans for Call of Duty in 2023 would be an experimental phase for the franchise, focusing on a high-end expansion for last year's Modern Warfare 2, which is apparently scaled up for a full release. Though no official details are out as of this time, the Bloomberg report stated that the game...

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Confirmed as Live-Service Game, Requires Online Connection

The first gameplay for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was revealed during Sony's State of Play February livestream, confirming that it will be a live-service game focusing on single-player and co-op gameplay.As the headline game of the showcase, developer Rocksteady Studios offered plenty of details on the story and tons of footage of the game in action. In the 15-minute segment, we got to see more details on the general framework of the game, which is an open-world action shooter that essentially blends Batman: Arkham Knight with the flow and action of the likes of Sunset Overdrive. Playing as one of four members of the Suicide Squad — Deadshot, Harley Quinn, King Shark, and Captain Boomerang — the band of supervillains are...

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Mortal Kombat 12 Confirmed for 2023 Release

Mortal Kombat 12 is set to release this year, making 2023 an absolute juggernaut of a year for fighting games. Warner Bros. Discovery made the announcement during its earnings call today. A clip from the call that's being passed around Twitter includes confirmation from Andrew Slabin, Warner Bros. Discovery's executive vice president of global investor strategy, that Mortal Kombat 12 is slated for 2023. "And there's lots more to come, including the highly-anticipated Mortal Kombat 12 and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, games also set for release this year with amibitious launch projections," Slabin said. IGN has reached out to Warner Bros. Discovery for an official statement. We haven't heard anything official about Mortal...

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Destiny 2 Lightfall Launch Trailer Debuts During Sony's State of Play

We got our first early at the events of Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion during Sony's February State of Play showcase. Launching next week on February 28, Lightfall sees the Guardians embrace the Strand darkness power to even the odds against The Witness and their army.In the cinematic trailer showing the next major phase of Destiny 2, we see the Guardians prepare for their fight against The Witness and Callus' Shadow Legion of Cabal. The trailer highlighted the immense scale of the battle, which brings many different factions from the Destiny universe to face off against the growing forces of Darkness. We also looked at the new Cloud Strider faction in the city of Neomuna, located on Neptune. We also got new footage of Destiny 2's...

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Baldur's Gate 3 Confirmed for PS5, Release Date Revealed

Baldur's Gate 3 will release August 31, 2023, Larian Studios announced during today's Sony State of Play 2023, also confirming that it will release on PS5. The release date was revealed alongside a new trailer highlighting various character classes, shots of the splitscreen multiplayer, and plenty of battles. First announced back in 2019, Baldur's Gate 3 is the follow-up to BioWare's classic RPGs from the 90s. It is being developed by Larian Studios, which previously worked on the acclaimied Divinity: Original Sin series. Baldur's Gate 3 is slated for release on PC and PlayStation 5. Go here for everything revealed during today's stream. Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a...

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Resident Evil 4 Gets New Gameplay Footage, Releasing Demo Soon

The upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake showed off some new gameplay footage during today's PlayStation State of Play, Sony's first of 2023. Among that footage was the first look a glimpse at a boss fight with Jack Krauser, one of the game's most memorable antagonists. We also saw Ada Wong, as well as got some more time with Luis. They also confirmed that a special demo for Resident Evil 4 would be coming soon, and that there would be a Mercenaries mode. Resident Evil 4 releases on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on March 24, 2023. Developing... Continue reading...

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Goodbye Volcano High Launches on June 15, 2023

Goodbye Volcano High, the upcoming coming of age narrative game from Ko_Op, is set to launch on June 15, 2023 on PS5 and PS4. With a cartoony animated style, the game follows the monster students of Volcano High as they say goodbye to high school and prepare themselves for the next stage of their lives. Gameplay is a mixture of narrative conversations with some simple-looking rhythm sections, as you play through things like band practice for the main characters' band "Vvorm Drama." Take a look at the release date trailer here, which was shown off during the February Sony State of Play. For more from State of Play, be sure to check out our roundup of everything announced. Continue reading...

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Street Fighter 6 Showcases Three New Characters, Including Cammy

Capcom announced three new Street Fighter 6 characters during today's Sony State of play, including Cammy, Zangief, and Lily. Previously revealed due to character leaks shown elsewhere, the new characters all received proper reveals during today's stream. Of them, Cammy stands out the most due to her new hairstyle and jacket, while Zangief is far more in the traditional mold. Lily rounds out the cast as a newcomer. Developing... Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot. Continue reading...

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Sony State of Play February 2023: Everything Announced

Sony's State of Play for February 2023 is happening right now, and we've got you covered with details on all of the reveals for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2. We know the show is set to include a dedicated 15-minute segment on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League as well as some announcements for Sony's recently-released VR headset. Read on to learn about everything announced in today's State of Play as it happens live. Capcom Reveals Three New Street Fighter 6 Characters Zangief, Lily, and Cammy have all been confirmed for Street Fighter 6. Each character got a brief gameplay showcase displaying their unique fighting styles. Baldur's Gate 3 Launches on August 31 We got a lengthy trailer for the upcoming Baldur's Gate 3...

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EA DICE Expanding to Assist With Single-Player Battlefield Game

Battlefield's next single-player campaign appears to be a big focus for EA DICE, as the company is reportedly building a new team to support Ridgeline Games in creating the franchise's first single-player campaign since 2018's Battlefield V. Ridgeline games is a new studio led by Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto. The studio was established last fall to create a new narrative campaign set in the Battlefield universe. Reported by GI.biz, the new support team is a slight change of course in the previously-established plan for the Battlefield series. EA tasked three studios with the future of Battlefield: DICE was handed the multiplayer aspect, Ridgeline Games was to work on the single-player campaign, and Ripple Effect is making a...

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