Sony has revealed that the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog line-up for May 2023 includes Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Watch Dogs Legion, Humanity, and more.
Revealed on the PlayStation Blog, a total of 23 games will join the service on May 16, meaning they're available at no extra charge to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members.
PlayStation 5 exclusive Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart headlines May's offering, bringing the interdimensional adventure to even more players. What we called "a fantastic showpiece for the PS5's power" in our 9/10 review is classic gaming fun full of wild and wonderful characters, levels, and weapons.
Watch Dogs Legion is another new game but quite different in tone to Ratchet and Clank, taking players...
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After Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and Marvel’s Midnight Suns last year, I’m champing at the bit for more of the fantastic and challenging turn-based tactics that not enough games offer. So when I recently went hands-on with Shadowrun developer Hairbrained Schemes’ The Lamplighters League, it was like stepping into a warm bath. The alternate-history 1930’s setting evokes an Indiana Jones-like adventurer’s charm filled with fedoras and tommy guns, and that felt like the perfect backdrop for the mix of diabolical stealth and strategic combat I overwhelmingly enjoyed in this admittedly small taste.
The Lamplighters League’s killer feature is how it blends realtime stealth hijinks with turn-based combat in the same vein as XCOM. Before...
If you've come away from Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 and you're looking for even more time with the beloved heroes, then look no further than the 2021 game. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (2021) is a certified underrated gem, and well worth your time and money. It's not connected to the MCU, but it's still got some of the best video game writing and voice work of the current (and even the last) generation.
GotG is the perfect companion piece to the new movie if you're looking for even more action, laughs, and emotional vulnerability from your favorite space-based heroes. Not only that, but that game is now 100% Verified on Steam Deck, so you can rest assured it'll run perfectly on the magnificent PC gaming handheld.
To top it...
The 1997 cult classic movie Starship Troopers by director Paul Verhoeven is a relentless war film that leans heavily into the spectacle and over-the-top nature of intergalactic warfare. With the upcoming Starship Troopers: Extermination from Beyond the Wire developer Offworld Industries, the video game adaptation seeks to expand upon the film's chaotic and gory combat sequences for its focus on co-op squad-based action.
I got an early look at Extermination ahead of its early access release on May 17th and saw its unique blend of large-scale combat and tower defense-style gameplay firsthand. And so far, it has the makings for a compelling twist on the original film's concept of soldiers out of their depth being thrust head-first into a...
Honkai: Star Rail starts with a bang, serenading you with a symphony and blowing up a space station. You quickly ground yourself in a world with code-locked chrome doors, mech-like invaders with bladed arms, and rooms with monitors spread across the walls. Its hook of a prologue gives just enough that you can see why the story and gameplay are worth sticking around for without grinding. Charming characters, engaging combat, and carefully crafted worlds blend together into a game with enough content to keep you entertained for well over 50 hours, using polished versions of the progression systems from Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact to create HoYoverse’s best RPG yet.
HoYo has a reputation for crafting gacha games with a strong...
Epic Games has announced a creative mode for Fall Guys that lets players build and create their own competitive stages.
Available today, May 10, the mode promises to bring "a comprehensive and full-featured level editor" that puts the developers' tools into the hands of the players. Fans can sample other players' creations in a dedicated mode but the most-loved levels will often be included in the main Fall Guys show selector too.
Other changes are coming to the game in the Creative Construction update too, including the Season Pass changing to the Fame Pass. Epic Games this change will bring "more regular and better value content drops" thanks to the new system, as each season now contains multiple consecutive Fame Passes lasting...
Team Cherry has announced that Hollow Knight: Silksong has been delayed past the first half of 2023 and that more details will come as the game nears its release date.
Over on Twitter, Team Cherry’s marketing and publishing lead Matthew Griffin said: “We had planned to release in the 1st half of 2023, but development is still continuing. We're excited by how the game is shaping up, and it's gotten quite big, so we want to take the time to make the game as good as we can.”
He continued: “Expect more details from us once we get closer to release.”
Hollow Knight: Silksong was first revealed back in February 2019 and was later confirmed to release sometime in the first half of 2023. However, it looks like that won't be the case...
Amidst a recent new wave of interest in AI technology, a number of gaming companies have lately been addressing what this means for them and their businesses. Count EA among them now, as CEO Andrew Wilson and COO Laura Miele addressed the future of games, AI, and EA on the company's Q4 earnings call.
Addressing a question about AI, Wilson began by saying that the games industry would probably be "one of the greatest beneficiaries of AI." He described AI as an "augment" to EA's teams, as well as a way to allow players to create content within EA's worlds.
However, he also addressed some fears about AI in...not the most reassuring way.
"The fear of displacement of the workforce is something we read a lot about and we talk a lot...
No, you’re not seeing things – Apex Legends could eventually include Overwatch-style crossovers, bringing pop-culture content to Kings Canyon.
“I don’t think anything is off the table,” said EA CEO Andrew Wilson during an investor call today. “I think that as we think about game IP today, it's kind of like comic book IP of 20 or 30 years ago. This is the IP that Gen Z and Jen Alpha perhaps identify mostly with.”
“I think the opportunity for us to continue to grow and expand and stretch the nature of the experiences that we're able to offer to our global player base over the next decade and beyond is unfettered,” he added.
Overwatch 2 recently made headlines when it featured its first-ever major brand crossover, adding One-Punch...
Xbox's nascent Activision Blizzard acquisition remains a hot topic following the decision by the UK Competition and Markets Authority [CMA] to block the deal, but Electronic Arts CEO Andrew doesn't seem too worried one way or another whether it goes through.
Speaking on a call following EA's most recent round of earnings, Wilson said EA is "Microsoft's biggest partner" while claiming that it is "the number one publisher on their platform."
"So whether that deal goes through or not is not really material to us, broadly," Wilson finished. "We think we have the scale, again back to our network, our IP and our talent, to continue to navigate the future and lead the future of entertainment and compete in a marketplace regardless of...
While blockbuster single-player titles like Dead Space make the news headlines, massive live service games continue to sustain industry giants like EA for another year running. The publisher just reported a record Q4, nearing $2 billion in net bookings, with FIFA 23 taking the crown as the most successful in the series to date as its handoff to EA Sports FC looms.
In a press release, EA reported record net bookings of $1.95 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2023, up 11% year-over-year. This was largely thanks to record live service game performance, especially from the FIFA franchise. In particular, EA reports that FIFA 23 is now the most successful game in franchise history, surpassing the sales of FIFA 22, and the FIFA...
Potential minor spoilers ahead for Starfield.
While we may have to wait until June to get our next big look at Starfield, the game's ESRB rating has appeared online and confirms it will include drugs, in-game purchases, and... jetpack sex.
The ESRB, or Entertainment Software Rating Board, has given Starfield an M for Mature 17+ for "blood, strong language, suggestive themes, use of drugs, and violence." Many of these classifications are pretty standard for an M-rated game, but the rating summary is filled with some very interesting details.
First off, it confirms Starfield is an "open-world role-playing game in which players assume the role of a miner tasked with finding Artifacts across the galaxy." The next bit of text describes...
God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok raised the bar for immersive, narrative-rich action-adventure games. It's only the fifth time IGN has awarded consecutive mainline games in a series review scores of 10, putting God of War in the company of The Legend of Zelda, Grand Theft Auto, Metal Gear Solid, and The Last of Us.
Naturally, comparing a game to God of War sets it up for failure, and in turn, sets you up for disappointment. These games don't necessarily exceed the bar set by Santa Monica Studio, rather they share and successfully implement notable design and/or gameplay characteristics found in the recent God of War games.
So as we await news on the future of Kratos and Atreus, these are 7 games God of War fans may enjoy...
The release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 may mark the end of an era for the original team, but it’s an era that will stand the test of time. James Gunn's trilogy of Marvel films will always be adored, along with that beloved bunch of A-holes we've grown to love over the years.
It's true, this team fooled around and we fell in love. And with all of that comes a desire to show off that love, which is why we've collected a variety of Guardians of the Galaxy-themed gifts and merch for you to enjoy. Whether you want to have the Awesome Mixes to play around the house or some excellent LEGO sets to build, we've got you covered in our Guardians of the Galaxy gift guide.
Best Guardians of the Galaxy Gifts and Merch
Below, you can find...
Bungie has been awarded $6.7 million in damages and legal fees after winning yet another anti-cheating lawsuit, this time against the defendant LaviCheats.
The Destiny 2 developer was awarded a total of $6,700,973, and 34 cents in a default ruling handed down by U.S. district judge Tana Lin, according to a legal document tweeted by Axios’ Stephen Totilo, and reported on by GameSpot.
“NEWS: Bungie wins another cheating lawsuit: a $6.7 million award against Lavicheats, which it sued in 2021”, read Totilo’s tweet. “Defendant never responded to the suit. Was a default judgement. Bungie said the cheats had been downloaded more than 1,700 times, says it spent $2m battling cheat-makers.”
More specifically, the judgment punished LaviCheats...
Respawn Entertainment is releasing another patch for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor this week that includes further bug fixes on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
The patch, which is available on console May 9 and PC "as soon as possible this week", promises to improve performance across all platforms. The full patch notes were released on EA's website and shared in a tweet (below).
Alongside a range of improvements being made in this fourth patch, however, Respawn has made clear that it isn't done fixing issues found in Jedi: Survivor.
Improvements coming exclusively to the PC version, which was slammed at launch for its poor performance, include updated occlusion behaviour for raytracing, alleviated traversal hitching, performance...
It may look like a MOBA, but Evercore Heroes isn’t like League of Legends or Dota 2. It’s not an RTS or an MMO, either. It’s a competitive, objective based multiplayer game that doesn’t involve player-versus-player combat.
That means no wrangling your enemies into the dumpster with your own two hands. Instead, you and your teammates win by tackling PvE challenges - like boss battles, or defending your base from waves of enemies - more effectively than the other three teams you’re facing in a match.
I recently had the opportunity to preview a pre-beta build of Evercore Heroes, and discover exactly how a match plays out. As a MOBA fan, I do enjoy wrangling my enemies into the dumpster, so I was curious to find out what a less...
Fair warning to all children: M-Day lands on Sunday, May 14th this year. That means your status of 'golden child' now hangs in the balance. One bad gift, and you're going to get demoted to 'incidental offspring' or worse. Fortunately, there are tons of deals on great presents for mum that will arrive before then. Amazon AU, in particular, are offering some decent discounts on games, accessories, and LEGO. Stuff that may just buy you a year of non-doghouse accommodation.
Fancy Coloured Accessories
Mother's Day Gift Idea
When in doubt, just buy something that is excessively pink and/or purple.
LEGO Botanical Sets
When you think about a Mother's Day gift, perhaps a LEGO set isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But the...
It’s almost summertime—(yeah, where has the time gone?!) As E3 is canceled, don’t fret; there will be plenty of exciting video game announcements and reveals to come this June. From IGN’s own Summer of Gaming event to the Xbox Showcase, be sure to mark your calendars accordingly so you don’t miss a beat. Here are 10 of the biggest events you can look forward to this summer, with more details to come!
Here's a running list of every upcoming gaming event planned for June 2023
June 1-30 - IGN Summer of Gaming 2023
June 7 - Guerilla Collective Showcase
June 8 - Summer Game Fest
June 10 - Future Games Show
June 11 - Final Fantasy XVI Pre-Launch Celebration
June 11 - Xbox Showcase
June 11 - Starfield Direct
June 12 - Ubisoft Forward
June...
Capcom announced that it will be hosting an open beta for Street Fighter 6 from May 19-21. It will contain the same content as the closed beta test from December 2022 and the released version will be updated with further character balances.
Those who want to participate in the open beta will need to register a Capcom ID and link their desired platform, as PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S are included. The available playable characters are Luke, Jamie, Ryu, Chun-Li, Guile, Kimberly, Juri, and Ken. The available stages include Metro City Downtown, Genbu Temple, Carrier Byron Taylor, Tian Hong Yuan, Macho Ring, and Training Room.
There are also a variety of different modes to play online with, such as ranked matches, casual...
Are you tired of searching every nook and cranny in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for hidden collectibles? You can change that by obtaining secret map upgrades by completing challenging exploration puzzles, Jedi Meditation Chambers, and complex Rumors. These map upgrades will display all unfound Seed Pods, Chests, Upgrades, Databanks, and Treasures on your Holomap.
While map upgrades are worthy of seeking out, understanding exactly how to get to collectibles will still bring its challenges, so be sure to check out our Collectibles Guide, where you'll find detailed descriptions for locating all Cosmetic Chests, Stims, Databanks, Essences, and more, that can be found across the planets of Coruscant, Koboh, Jedha, and Shattered Moon.
Before...
It's freezing this morning and I have a hot date with the heater in the other room, so I'll be brief. We have a pretty decent start to this week's worth of bargains. Cheap Resident Evils seem to be the common theme, along with trilogies you absolutely need to play before you die. Possibly from a zombie related heart attack. Because you didn't heed my warning about how intense Resi Village gets in VR.
This Day in Gaming
- Boom Blox (Wii) launch, 2008.
- Wii Fit (Wii) launch, 2008.
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It’s an incredible feeling when you’re fully immersed in an open world game. Whether it’s the vast wild west or sprawling magical worlds, there’s so much to take in and explore and interact with. This year will see the arrival of even more exciting new ones to play in as well, from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Starfield. But jumping into a new open world game often requires you to set aside an abundance of time to work through it, and if you don’t have 50 hours to devote to a new save, it helps to know about shorter open world games to play that won’t take up too much of your time.
In this list, we’ve collected the top 12 shortest open world games, according to How Long to Beat, to help you find something quick to get...
Many often criticize the mere existence of movie franchises since they tend to represent the less artistic, more business-driven side of Hollywood, but the truth of the matter is sequels have been a huge part of cinema since the medium started. Tinseltown "running out ideas" is not a new thing as franchising has been a part of filmmaking for a hundred years.
Think of these ongoing stories as being a testament to great characters, addicting narratives, and breathtaking action. It's giving the people what they want, in one of its most basic forms, and many times the results are spectacular. The durability of these beloved IPs is unparalleled and it's made for some of the best film runs in history. From world-conquering apes to...
Hogwarts Legacy has finally arrived on PS4 and Xbox One consoles and there's never been a better time to dive into the wizarding world. There is a lot to explore in Hogwarts Legacy and there are a ton of secrets hidden throughout the castle and beyond. If you're just getting started with the game, there are plenty of resources to help you make the most of your magical adventure.
Our extensive Hogwarts Legacy Wiki guide dives into walkthroughs, locations, and beginner tips for just about everything. To help you with your playthrough, we've gathered the best tips, guides, and secrets you need to know about.
Choose the Right Hogwarts House
This may seem like a no-brainer for fans of the Harry Potter series who have known their Hogwarts...
Phil Spencer has accomplished a lot of great things during his nine-plus years as Head of Xbox. Under his leadership, Xbox has made incredible strides in:
Accessibility: If Xbox isn’t the industry leader in this, they are at the top of any list, both on the software side and the hardware side.
Game preservation: Backwards compatibility was Spencer’s first major initiative when he took over the business, and it’s been such a success that it’s been normalized across the industry.
Hardware power and reliability: The Xbox One S, One X, Series X, and Series S have all been quiet, powerful workhorses that haven’t suffered a single widespread issue, making the Xbox 360’s Red Ring of Death and Xbox One’s underpowered launch unit distant...
Everyone's favorite deal spotter, 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...
Hogwarts Legacy has now sold 15 million copies and made over $1 billion, and that number is expected to notably increase as the game becomes available on previous-generation platforms.
Talking as part of the company’s earnings call earlier today, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said: “Hogwarts Legacy has amassed more than $1 billion in retail sales and over 15 million units sold worldwide to date, and today the team is launching the game on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms.”
The sales numbers make Hogwarts Legacy WB’s fifth $1 billion-plus gaming franchise, putting it in a stable with LEGO, DC, Mortal Kombat, and Game of Thrones.
But sales are expected to keep growing. Not only does Hogwarts Legacy launch on PS4 and...
Cardy, Matt, and Jesse have all now finished Jedi: Survivor so decide to tell everyone why it's so good before delving deep into the layers of problems plaguing Redfall, Arkane's new vampire co-op shooter. It's time to plunge back into the MCU as well as thoughts are shared on the aggressively fine Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Has a game ever gotten better after you've finished its main story? Give us your co-op game suggestions and drop us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.
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Thank your own personal deity—possibly Arceus—it's Friday! I'm going to round out your week with cheap copies of Pokémon Shield and Scarlet, plus the AU PlayStation Store has finally updated itself with May the 4th Star Wars bargains. (Kind of defeats the purpose, really.) Anyhoo, stay safe, save often, and see you Monday.
This Day in Gaming
- Virtua Tennis 4 (PS3, Wii, X360) launch, 2011. Alt
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