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Destiny 2 Anti-Cheating Legal Battle Seems to Lean In Bungie's Favour

Bungie's anti-cheating legal battle appears to be leaning in the Destiny 2 developer's favour after the court ruled against cheats company AimJunkies' retaliation suit. As reported by TorrentFreak (and spotted by Eurogamer), U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Zilly sided with Bungie after AimJunkies accused the developer of hacking the computer of one cheat developer called James May. "May has failed to sufficiently allege that Bungie accessed his personal computer and files without authorization," Judge Zilly said. "To support his allegation that Bungie accessed his personal computer, May relies on a document that Bungie purportedly produced during discovery in this matter." He continued: "May, however, does not explain what this...

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Aussie Deals: Cheap Switches, New Historic Low for Red Dead 2, $10 Jedi: Fallen Order and More!

Today is a day of historical lows and sombre tributes. As you've no doubt heard in the news, voice actor Kevin 'Batman' Conroy passed in recent days—I've found a cheap way for newbies to experience his best work in gaming. Grab the Arkham trilogy and be amazed by how well it has aged (particularly in the face of Gotham Knights). The other big opportunities today: the lowest PC price I've ever seen on the equally timeless Red Dead Redemption 2. And ten bucks for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is lower than an Ewok limboing. You'd be nuts not to Force Pull that into your PlayStation collection. Table of Contents Nintendo Switch PC Xbox PlayStation Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Great Deals From Yesterday: Back to top Purchase...

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Aussie Deals: The Best Games, Gear and Geek Goodies to Buy With the Everyday Card®

Though it's hard to believe, 'tis the season to be spending again. Almost, at least. In not much time you'll need to deck the halls of your game cave (or somebody else's) with the coolest kit available. At the very real risk of ruining our own bank balances, we've crafted a list of must-own items to tempt any gamer of taste. Better yet, we've also identified a great way to pay for such a precious haul. If you're going to secure some goodies, you can do it via an Australia Post Everyday Mastercard®. It's essentially a reloadable prepaid affair which enables you to shop online or instore and only spend the money you’ve allocated to it. The benefits here are many. Firstly, the Australia Post Everyday Mastercard® offers tighter control...

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Somerville Review

Somerville is a delightfully bizarre, physics-based puzzle adventure game that was developed by some of the former talent that created Playdead’s pair of modern classics: Limbo and Inside. And yet at the same time it plays very differently from those offerings, reminding me more of the seminal early-’90s classic Out of This World than Limbo or Inside with its upside-down setting, its color palette and character renderings, and its ever-rotating camera orientation from scene to scene. This was a pleasant surprise, though it isn’t nearly as polished or thought-provoking as its progenitors, leaving us with a very good game but ultimately not one I expect to be thinking about for very long now that I’ve finished it. Somerville opens in...

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The Game Awards 2022 Nominations Sees God of War: Ragnarok Leading With 10 Awards Nods

Geoff Keighley has announced every nominee for The Game Awards 2022, with God of War: Ragnarok and Elden Ring leading the way with ten and seven nominations respectively. God of War: Ragnarok's nominations include Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, two in Best Performance, Best Action/Adventure, and Innovation In Accessibility. Elden Ring saw a number of similar nominations, including Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design and Best RPG. The full list of categories and nominations for The Game Awards 2022 are as follows: Game of the Year Recognizing a game that delivers the...

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Atomic Heart: 4 Robots That Will Try to Kill You - IGN First

Atomic Heart is set in an alternate Soviet history world full of robots. They are each cleverly grounded in the lore of Atomic Heart - built by Facility 3826 to provide day-to-day help for the population - and definitely not going to try and kill you. Here, we’ll be taking a closer look at four of the many unique designs that developer Mundfish has created for Atomic Heart. MFU-68 Laborer One of the earlier models of bipedal civilian robots, the MFU-68 very quickly became a universal assistant in various areas of work. A considerable advantage of this small machine is the simplicity of its design, which allows it to operate in various weather and climatic conditions, move perfectly across rough terrain, and be equipped with a wide...

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Multiplayer Survival Game Scavengers to Shut Down Next Month

Improbable has announced that it's shutting down its free-to-play multiplayer game Scavengers on December 16, simply because not enough people are playing the game. "The last few months have seen a decline in the player base, and whilst we explored many options to reinvigorate server population while the game is in Early Access, it became clear that it was unsustainable to continue development and live service," Improbable said in a statement on its website. "We’re all proud of what we accomplished, and are grateful to every player who took the time to play, even if it was just for a short while." Scavengers was developed by Midwinter Entertainment and the game launched into Early Access on Steam back in May 2021. It's had a fairly...

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Next-Gen Update Arrives This December

CD Projekt Red has announced that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series next-gen update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be released on December 14. Announced in a post on The Witcher's official Twitter account (below), CD Projekt Red has stuck to its promise of a fourth quarter release by confirming the December date. "The next-gen update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming on December 14th, free for everyone who already owns the game," it said. The next-gen version of The Witcher 3, which is a "visually and technically enhanced" upgrade that includes bonus DLC based on The Witcher Netflix series, was originally expected to be released last year before being delayed twice. Third party studio Saber Interactive was originally...

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How Obsidian's Latest Game is Inspired By a Medieval Theory About God and Worms

In the lead up to big game launches, some developers like to share tidbits of what inspired their work: for many, it's other games. For some, it's tabletop campaigns, or film or TV. For Obsidian's Josh Sawyer, who is leading the development of Pentiment, it's history books. Specifically, history books about weird little dudes. While he's had a storied career working on hits like Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity, Sawyer's been ruminating on an historical game for a long, long time. His published reading list for Pentiment enthusiasts hearkens back to his college days; he tells me that working from it to develop Pentiment is "like going back to the greatest hits of my tour of studying early modern Europe in college." Here's...

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Sony Sees Strong Start to Holiday Period as PlayStation 5 Tops Hardware Charts

Sony is leading the gaming hardware race into the holiday period as the PlayStation 5 was October 2022's best selling console in the U.S. According to the NPD Group's latest figures, the PS5 topped the hardware charts both in terms of units sold and dollar sales, with the Xbox Series X and S coming in second place. Hardware dollar sales fell by 10% overall compared to last year, however, with year-to-date spending for all video game products falling by 7%. On the software front, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 became the best selling game in October, marking 15 straight years that Call of Duty has claimed the top spot in its release month. Gotham Knights was the second best selling game despite a rough start. Sports titans FIFA 23...

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Pentiment Review

It's been an age since I felt so captivated by such a simple adventure game as Pentiment. A rousing, steadily-paced detective thriller set in the Late Medieval Bavarian countryside, the storybook art style inspired by colorful manuscripts of the era is downright enthralling. While the gameplay basically consists of looking around for clues, questioning townsfolk, and trying to draw your own conclusions about the evidence you find, that minimalist approach works excellently for the rich and complex story Pentiment tells. Our inquisitive lead is Andeas Maler, initially an idealistic aspiring artist who comes to the picturesque, rustic town of Tassing to further his career in the nearby abbey's scriptorium. He quickly becomes embroiled...

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Aussie Deals: God of War DualSenses and PS5 Bundles Return, Up to 90% off Fighting Games and More!

Let's Spartan kick off your week with some God of War opportunities. Firstly, I'm pretty amazed that stock is still holding for the PS5 + Ragnarok bundles (the console droughts might finally be over). It's also a bad day to be a scalper of sexy, Limited Edition DualSenses—the God of War ones that sold out in nanoseconds are flush on Amazon again. For now... Table of Contents Nintendo Switch PC Xbox PlayStation Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Back to top Purchase Cheaply for PC Back to top Exciting Offers for XO/XS Back to top Product Savings for PS4/PS5 Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays at ludicrous difficulties on YouTube. Continue reading...

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As Batman, Kevin Conroy's Humanity Was His Greatest Weapon

The superhero world was dealt a terrible blow with the news that actor Kevin Conroy has passed away at age 66. It’s no exaggeration to say Conroy defined the voice of Batman for several generations of fans, from his original work on groundbreaking Batman: The Animated Series to follow-up shows like Batman Beyond and Justice League to the critically acclaimed Arkham games. Bat-fans can and will debate on which actor best portrayed the character in live-action, but the simple truth is that Conroy was Batman, every bit as much as Christopher Reeve embodied Superman. With only the power of his voice, Conroy gave us the most nuanced and fully realized version of the Caped Crusader ever to appear outside the comics. This is how Conroy’s...

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The 12 Best Games to Play on Your Chromebook in 2022

Your Chromebook is capable of so much more than its reputation would have you believe. While it’s true that the Chromebook needs an internet connection for some of its best features, you can use it to game even when you’re offline. It’s not a laptop computer when it comes to processing power, but a Chromebook can easily keep up with some of the most popular games of the year. Take full advantage of that good Chromebook you bought with these picks for the best Chromebook games to play right now. Stardew Valley Stardew Valley is the iconic indie farming simulator chock full of nostalgic imagery and relaxing tasks to complete. While you might get stressed about mining enough ore before you fall asleep at 2 a.m., Stardew Valley is...

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The 11 Best iPad Games to Play in 2022

Whether you use your iPad as a portable workhorse or as a creative tool, you aren’t taking full advantage of your tablet until you start gaming on it. With a beautiful, expansive screen and a huge selection of games available in the App Store, there’s never a shortage of new titles to try on your iPad. These games are best on the iPad because they shine on the Liquid Retina screen, they creatively employ the mobility of the device, or simply because they’re downright great games. Remember the early iPad days, when a quick game of Temple Run or slicing kiwis in Fruit Ninja was enough to forget about life's dramas? Let’s go back there, friends, with some of the best games to play on your iPad and iPad Pro. Genshin Impact Make space...

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Marvel Snap Creator Responds to Single-Player Mode Possibilities

Ben Brode, the creator of Marvel Snap and co-founder of developer Second Dinner, has opened up about the possibilities of single-player modes for the multiplayer-focused card game. Speaking to IGN's Simon Cardy, Brode spoke on the team's thoughts toward PvE or similar single-player modes, saying so much of what makes Marvel Snap special revolves around multiplayer. "I don't know. The game is very different than other card games, right? And so a lot of the fun of the game is the mind games, and trying to kind of imagine what your opponent might do next," Brode said. "I don't know. I guess I would say we haven't done enough thinking about what that might look like to know for sure whether or not we'd be able to do something that'd be...

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Vampire Survivors 1.0 Review

Sometimes the simplest, silliest games sink their hooks into me and don’t let go even while bigger, flashier options cry out for my attention – and then they reveal themselves to be not quite so simple after all, exposing layer upon layer of challenges, secrets, and even more silliness. That was what happened with Vampire Survivors, which despite looking very much like hundreds of other tiny pixel-art games on Steam that come and go every day, enthralled me and countless others nearly a year ago when it came out in early access and has kept me coming back ever since. What’s novel about it is that it’s basically a twin-stick shooter that does away with one of said sticks and all other buttons, leaving you to worry exclusively about...

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Marvel Snap's Developer Explains the Bizarre Inclusion of Ego, the Location That Randomly Plays Your Cards for You

Since the official release of Marvel Snap, fans have pondered the inclusion of Ego — the living planet played by Kurt Russell in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. In Marvel Snap, Ego takes control of cards and plays for you, effectively randomizing the outcome. There's no rhyme or reason to Ego's actions; his moves are completely arbitrary. So why include Ego at all? According to Second Dinner founder Ben Brode, who recently spoke with IGN on the occasion of Marvel Snap's launch, Ego's design stemmed from a simple question. "What would a location that's sentient do? Well, maybe it would play your cards for you. I don't know," Brode says. "So it was very what we call top-down design, where we start with the flavor and art, and then...

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Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for November 11-15

Bringer-of-Telesto, 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 This Weekend? Xûr's location today can be...

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Fans Honor Kevin Conroy by Remembering Their Favorite Batman: The Animated Series Episodes

Following the death of Kevin Conroy, the voice actor who starred as Batman in Batman: The Animated Series, the Arkham series of games and more, fans have taken to Twitter to share their favorite work by Conroy. In response to a Tweet by IGN earlier today, fans began sharing their favorite episodes of The Animated Series in rememberance of the actor. Some fans remembered Conroy for his performance in the show's serious episodes, like "The Forgotten," which one fan called "pretty heavy": And "I Am the Night," which developed one of the show's key relationships: Other fans remembered Conroy for the show's lighthearted moments, like the maze scene in "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?": And, of course, some devoted fans...

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Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Showcase Shows Off Character Creator, Combat, and Lots of Other details

Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment showed off a host of new gameplay during a new Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy showcase earlier today, including the character creator, the combat, the user interface, and more. It constituted the deepest look so far at the open-world Harry Potter game, which casts the player as a fifth-year student within Hogwarts. It revealed how the new game will bring Hogwarts to life, starting with the Hufflepuff Common Room and continuing on through various parts of the castle. The tour included fresh details on the various quests, collectibles, and other aspects that should be familiar to fans of open-world games and RPGs. One of the main conceits is that the main character is behind...

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PUBG Publisher Krafton Acquires The Ascent Developer, Prepares New Studio Launch In Canada

PUBG publisher Krafton announced that it is acquiring Neon Giant, the developer behind The Ascent. Krafton also plans to launch a major studio in Canada. In a new earnings report, Krafton says that it plans to acquire the Swedish studio, and also that it is working on an open-world first-person-shooter game. Other than that, no other details about the Neon Giant acquisition were provided, including a price tag. The planned Canadian studio will be leading the development of a AAA fantasy game, based on The Bird That Drinks Tears, a series of Korean fantasy novels by Lee Yeongdo. Currently, Krafton is working on several different projects, including Project Black Budget, a PvPvE looter shooter, Project Roam, a multiplayer PvPvE...

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Kevin Conroy, Voice of Batman In Animated Series and Arkham Games, Dies Aged 66

Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman in the 1990s Animated Series, the Arkham series of video games, and more, has died aged 66. Announced on =AZV7QjLqf5vrTDARU7jGP7AqTxZJ7lblXu7lRSVClkIR_DXnfUZxsC8B3A-YNYcOw1qdnLsZCxAQB2vumMUDOawgxqbAvyVvNeTA1woAGBPEdbXWyIPSeUWTezVBtSsp5aNKxfyhsa_RcKuqP9ZJeTi0aOcRBAnt-InHquVDow60qA&tn=%2CO%2CP-R']Facebook by Animated Series co-star Diane Pershing (who played Poison Ivy) and confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery, Conroy died on November 10 following "a short battle with cancer". "He's been ill for a while but he really put in a lot of time at the cons, to the joy of all of his fans," said Pershing in the post. "He will be sorely missed not just by the cast of the series but by his legion of fans all over...

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IGN UK Podcast 670: Kissing Sonic and Long Furbys

Cardy and Dale have been playing some Sonic Frontiers. Tune in to find out if they'll be playing more of it. They're joined by Mat as they then choose some of their favourite mascot platformers followed by a nail-biter on an Endless Search game. If you're into it, get tickets for our live show in London on December 2nd here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ign-uks-the-podcast-before-christmas-tickets-445286492887 Got a game for us to play or some feedback you'd like read out on the show? Why not email us: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast 670: Kissing Sonic and Long Furbys IGN UK Podcast 669: God of War Ragnarok Review Discussion IGN UK Podcast: The Elden Ring Special (Finally) IGN UK Podcast #668: Goodbye Beef Boy Joe IGN UK...

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Remedy Announces Control 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC

Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that Control 2 is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Revealed in a blog post, Remedy and 505 Games are co-developing and co-publishing the sequel which was previously known as Codename Heron and thought to be a spin-off rather than a second mainline game. "With Control 2, we’ll take another leap into the unknown," said game director Mikael Kasurinen on Remedy's website.. "It’ll be an unexpected journey. It’ll take a while, but to put it mildly, this is the most exciting project I’ve ever worked on. It’s still early days, but it will be worth the wait." Remedy confirmed earlier in November that Control 2 is still in the concept stage, meaning the game hasn't entered...

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Aussie Deals: Historical Low on Dying Light 2, and Pay the Least Pokémoney for Scarlet or Violet!

Thank your own personal deity—anybody but the extremely punchable Heimdall—it's Friday! Nintendo fans gearing up for arguably the biggest Switch game of 2022 will dig(lett) today's Pokédeals. Word on the street is Scarlet has leaked, so maybe lock in your preorder and then go into an offline cocoon to avoid spoilers. Beyond that, I say stay safe, save often, and see you Monday. Table of Contents Nintendo Switch PC Xbox PlayStation Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Great Deals From Yesterday Back to top Purchase Cheaply for PC Great Deals From Yesterday Back to top Exciting Offers for XO/XS Great Deals From Yesterday Back to top Product Savings for PS4/PS5 Great Deals From Yesterday Back to top Adam Mathew is...

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Battlefield 2042 Headed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in Time For Season 3

As Battlefield 2042 gears up for the release of Season 3, EA is trying to get wary fans back on board to see how the troubled shooter has changed over the past year, including adding it to Xbox Game Pass. EA confirmed that Battlefield 2042 will be available via EA Access starting with Season 3, meaning that it will be available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. EA is also planning free access periods across all platforms through December. While EA has yet to confirm Season 3's launch date, it did reveal that Update 3.2 will include the reintroduction of Classes to Battlefield 2042. This update is part of Battlefield 2042's Specialist revamp, which will see them get more defined roles on the field in addition to a specialized...

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Join the Monster Party in Summoners War: Chronicles

Summoners War: Chronicles is a cross-platform MMORPG experience based around the Summoners War series of tactical fantasy RPGs. Its huge, lush world features tons of activities and quests for single players and groups alike, making it a departure from Summoners War's traditional turn-based battles. Summoners War: Chronicles is a prequel to the events of the iconic Summoners War: Sky Arena. You adventure alongside one of three Summoners: The strong, courageous Cleaf, the tiny but magically-talented Kina, or the powerful spellcaster Orbia. Together, you explore several sprawling biomes like the ethereal forests of Ayah, the ancient lands of Rudelin, the beautiful, frozen Flurence—and many more. The Monster Party Never Stops Wherever...

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Among Us VR Review

Among Us VR understands what made Innersloth’s murder mystery game so special when it came out in 2018 and brought us near-endless shenanigans by placing 10 people inside a spaceship while two Impostors try to murder everyone. This ground-up VR remake is a refreshing take on the premise that recaptures that suspense while introducing exciting new dynamics. Though its missing features may prove disappointing, what’s here is a great time. Right now, it’s one of this year’s best VR games. It’s hard to overstate just how polished Among Us VR feels when playing. Schell Games has adapted it to virtual reality well: the cel-shaded 3D art style works to great effect, and switching to first-person gameplay proves natural. Walking around a...

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Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Showcase Announced for Tomorrow, November 11

Hogwarts Legacy will be getting a brand new gameplay showcase tomorrow, November 11, that will take Harry Potter fans through a "small tour of Hogwarts Castle, a deep dive into the character creator system, a first look at the UI, and an introduction to combat." The news was announced by Hogwarts Legacy's official Twitter, and it confirmed the showcase will arrive on November 11 at 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm GMT. If you live in Australia, this translates to November 12 at 5am AEDT. The showcase will be hosted on Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche Software's Twitch channel and the official Hogwarts Legacy YouTube page. The show will be hosted by community guest host XpectoGO. Hogwarts Legacy will be released on February 10, 2023, on PS5...

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