Nvidia has announced that its graphically enhanced upgrade Portal RTX is arriving on December 8.
Revealed in a blog post, the December release date marks a small delay from the company's original November launch plan but fans still only have another week or so to wait.
The free DLC for Portal upgrades the 2007 puzzle game with ray tracing and remade high resolution textures. DLSS2 allows for full ray tracing while Nvidia's latest DLSS 3 technology improves the frame rate 2.8 times over for those who own an RTX 40-series graphics card.
Portal RTX was announced during Nvidia's GTC keynote in September alongside RTX Remix, the tool used to remaster the game with ray tracing.
Nvidia said the tool would also be made available so...
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Grand Theft Auto V was a historic launch for Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games, but some GTA series creators weren't always too optimistic regarding its future — once regarding it as "most likely not to succeed."
In an interview with BBC 5, GTA 2 producer Colin Macdonald described the early years of working at DMA Design, now Rockstar North, and how GTA's first game back in 1997 didn't have the most favorable outlook. At the time, Macdonald said they were working on seven projects, and a DMA staff survey showed which games the studio felt would be the most and least successful.
"The one voted most likely not to succeed was Grand Theft Auto," said Macdonald. "That's because, mid-development, the direction of the game wasn't...
Arma 3 developer Bohemia Interactive is speaking out against the use of in-game footage to spread false information, specifically about the war in Ukraine.
In a public statement, Bohemia Interactive is speaking out against the use of Arma 3 mods intentionally being made to look like real-life war footage and passed off as genuine.
“These user-made videos have the potential to go viral, and are massively shared by social media users; sometimes even by various mainstream media or official government institutions worldwide,” Bohemia Interactive says in its statement.
Arma 3 is set in a futuristic conflict set in the year 2035, but Arma 3 is also incredibly popular thanks to its robust modding and customization options. Users have...
Troy Baker has revealed how the birth of his son helped him understand Joel’s controversial decision at the climax of The Last of Us Part 1, and talked about his ongoing wish to play Daredevil during an at times emotional appearance at the Milan Games Week in Italy.
In a recording of the interview, Baker — who voiced protagonist Joel Miller in The Last of Us Part 1 - explained that he was at a “disadvantage” to the game’s writer and creative director Neil Druckmann when it came to relating to Joel’s decisions.
Warning: This section contains spoilers for The Last of Us Part 1
Upon being asked if Baker would have made the same decisions as Joel, the actor replied that, “When we were making part one I was at a disadvantage to Neil...
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that its Unreal Engine 5 remake of 2007's The Witcher will be fully open world.
Revealed during its third quarter financial results, CD Projekt Red briefly mentioned its announcement of The Witcher Remake, saying that it will be a "story-driven, single player open world RPG".
The studio had previously only confirmed that it would be another "full-fledged" Witcher game, but as the original is not open world, there was still speculation whether or not the remake would resemble the 2007 version or something closer to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
CD Projekt Red didn't say anything else about the new game, reiterating its point made in October that "it's gonna be a while until we can share more details."
"The...
After months of back and forth between employees and management, Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios – not to be confused with Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche Software – has published a public apology to its employees for its mishandling of a controversial hire.
The full statement can be read here under the section titled "Our Journey", and includes the following:
While Avalanche didn't go into the specific reasons for adding this apology to its website, IGN has spoken to a number of sources familiar with the situation at the company over the last few weeks, and who have shared more details on how Avalanche got here. According to their accounts, Avalanche's apology comes more than a year after the company hired a...
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has confirmed that the new DC film universe will be linked to future video games that exist in the same canon.
As reported by Eurogamer, Gunn was asked on Twitter if the DCEU (which now seems to be rebranded as just the DCU) will incorporate more forms of entertainment down the line, to which he replied, "yes, most definitely.
"The DCU will be connected across film and TV (and animation)," he added. When another fan asked if there are plans for games to be connected to the DCU too, Gunn replied plainly: "Yes."
Nothing else was said, but it does confirm a trend away from Marvel's strategy of building a shared universe across its films and a separate one across its games. We do know that Gunn and co-CEO...
Developer Offworld Industries has announced Starship Troopers: Extermination, an upcoming 12-player PvE first-person shooter for PC that's inspired by the cult-classic 1997 sci-fi film. It's due to launch into Early Access sometime in 2023. Take a look at the announcement trailer above and the first screenshots in the gallery below.
Starship Troopers: Extermination promises squad-based, large-scale battles against the bugs you remember from the movie. You'll play as a trooper in the elite Deep Space Vanguard as one of three playable classes: Assault, Support, and Defense. New perks and gear will unlock as you progress in the persistent class progression system.
More details: Extermination will have a Titanfall-like ping system for...
Black Friday has split, but there are still insane deals to be found. We're moving towards post-Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, deals now, so you can expect a ton of laptop and console accessories savings. That being said, I've combed through my ludicrously sized Black Friday list and have noted that a good 80% of the discounts are still running. So consider this your last chance!
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The year is 2022. The Bounty debate also continues to rage as a schism threatens to develop on the IGN UK Podcast. Before that though, Cardy, Matt, and Emma are arriving in your ears to talk all about why you should be excited for Atomic Heart, should check out Warzone 2.0, and should watch the new show from the creators of Dark, 1899.
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.
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The NERF LMTD Halo Needler Dart-Firing Blaster was released earlier this month for $99.99. For Black Friday, Amazon is offering an incredible Black Friday NERF deal that drops it to only $69.49, a savings of just over 30%. You better jump on this quickly because we don't know how long it will last. It was a hit when it was first released, even at its retail price.
Black Friday Deal: 30% Off NERF LMTD Halo Needler
This Halo Needler is one of the coolest looking guns in NERF's LMTD lineup, which is a collection of fan-service weapons that are designed after iconic weapons from popular movies and video games. The Needler is a common Convenant infantry weapon in the Halo universe and Hasbro did an excellent job of faithfully creating its...
Indie hit Vampire Survivors is getting an update that adds a new character and stage.
After leaving Early Access with its recent 1.0 update, Vampire Survivors brings even more monster-themed mayhem with its 1.1 “Tiny” update.
The new patch launches today and adds a new stage, the Tiny Bridge, which sees your favorite survivors fighting for survival atop, well, a bridge. “Two bloodthirsty factions battle atop a bridge, and our heroes find themselves caught in the middle,” reads the announcement.
The stage is a lot more cramped than your usual Vampire Survivors stages, so watch out for those choke points.
Vampire Survivors is also adding a new secret character called Scorej-Oni. An ancient creature that sounds like it’s based on the...
In Elden Ring, death comes for us all. The inevitability of the booming "YOU DIED" game over screen is a core part of the Souls genre, as you wait to reawaken at the last checkpoint to bang your head against whatever brick wall you're fighting all over again.
Even "Let Me Solo Her", the Elden Ring player that helped hundreds of players beat the game's toughest boss, died over 200 times attempting to take Malenia down for the first time. So what if I told you there's an Elden Ring player that not only managed to cheat death, but avoid taking a single hit from any of The Lands Between's 165 bosses?
That's exactly what GinoMachino did last week, when the Twitch streamer completed Elden Ring's first-ever all bosses, no-hit run. Not only...
Sony has now included EA's Battlefield franchise in its arguments against Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, saying the shooter can't keep up with Call of Duty.
As reported by PC Gamer, Sony said in its response to the UK government's investigation into the merger that Call of Duty has found unparalleled success that no other shooter can compete, even Battlefield.
"Call of Duty is not replicable," it said. "Call of Duty is too entrenched for any rival, no matter how well equipped, to catch up. It has been the top-selling game for almost every year in the last decade and, in the first-person shooter genre, it is overwhelmingly the top-selling game.
"Other publishers do not have the resources or expertise to match its...
Black Friday is the best time of year to upgrade the storage in your Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, or Switch Lite gaming console. Right now the best Black Friday deals on Switch memory cards are the SanDisk Ultra models from Amazon. Pick up any one of these and you'll never have to worry about running out of space again.
If you've started compiling a collection of digital games, you probably already know just how limited the Switch's base storage capacity. With only 32GB of starting space (and some of it reserved for the OS), you'll barely fit The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Pokemon Sword or Shield, which tap out at 13.5GB each! There's only one expansion slot in the Switch console so you want to make sure you get the...
The suffocating darkness of Warhammer 40,000's bleak future isn't where one would typically seek out a breath of fresh air, but I've come away from every session of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide reinvigorated nonetheless. Whether it's the vicious yet darkly comedic melee brawls or the head-bop-inducing synthwave tracks blasting throughout intense shootouts, this four-player cooperative FPS from developer Fatshark frequently has me grinning like an idiot. While Darktide is still getting updates and new content during its pre-order beta window, sluggish performance issues are the only thing that has tempered my excitement for its full release next week – but even those problems don't diminish the glory that comes with chain-swording heretics...
Save $20.00 on all nine Star Wars movies in playable Lego form. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is delightfully destructive, but instead of blood and gore you get satisfying Lego sounds and endless coins. If you're looking for a game to play with your kids during the upcoming days off from school, this is the perfect pick.
Personally, I like to play it with my partner at the end of a long work day as it's the perfect game to enjoy with almost no rigor or time stress. It's available to play on Playstation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Check out more Black Friday deals.
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God of War Ragnarok has finally arrived and has brought Kratos, one of PlayStation’s most iconic characters, back into the spotlight. Kratos has undergone quite a journey from where he began in 2005, but is he the greatest character ever to grace the world of PlayStation? To solve this issue once and for all, we need you to help us decide who the best PlayStation character of all time is.
Now, we are talking about any PlayStation character who first appeared in a game exclusive to the platform, not just those from first-party studios, so the fight is going to be a tough one. Do you think Kratos deserves that top spot? Or is your top pick Ellie, Cloud, or Aloy? We’ve selected 123 of the best of the best PlayStation has had to offer...
Striking Distance Studios has announced the contents of The Callisto Protocol's Season Pass, revealing that several player death animations are locked behind the additional purchase.
As reported by VGC, the game's Steam page was updated to include the Season Pass's contents, revealing that 13 kill animations (that have been a prominent feature in the game's marketing) won't be included in the normal, $59.99 version of the game.
Players will instead need to purchase the Season Pass to experience every animation. This is so far only advertised as part of the $79.99 Digital Deluxe Edition (or $249.99 Collector's) but will likely be sold separately for around $20.
The Season Pass also includes story DLC that lets players "dig deeper...
CD Projekt Red has finally shared gameplay footage of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions, also revealing every upgrade coming to the next-gen version of the 2015 RPG.
Revealed during a CD Projekt Red Twitch livestream, a handful of developers outlined the upgraded visuals, brand new quests, cross-progression, and more that's coming to The Witcher 3 when the update is released on December 14.
CD Projekt Red confirmed that graphics settings will be added to console, letting players choose between 30 frames per second with ray tracing or 60 frames per second without. This will be available on all next-gen consoles including Xbox Series S.
The DLC based on The Witcher Netflix series has also been expanded...
An incredible Black Friday humdinger has just dropped. We've just been scouting around for some of our favorite deals in the run-up to the big day and stumbled upon an absolute mammoth of an offer. You can grab yourself a copy of the sensational Elden Ring for just $35 from the folks over at Walmart.
It's highly unlikely that we'll be shutting up about this deal now that we've found it. Don't miss out on an opportunity to get your hands on a copy of this amazing title. For more gaming discounts, check out our full round-up on the best PS5, Xbox, and Switch Black Friday deals right now.
Black Friday: Huge Discount on Elden Ring at Walmart
If you've been waiting for an excuse to get a copy of Elden Ring, then now is your chance...
Netflix appears to be developing a AAA PC shooter at its new Los Angeles studio led by former Overwatch producer and Blizzard vice-president Chacko Sonny.
As reported by mobilegamer.biz, the aptly named Netflix Games Studio is looking for a game director with experience in shooters to work on "a brand-new AAA PC game". Akin to Overwatch, it will seemingly be a live-service game as Netflix asks for "extensive experience" in this department.
In a similar vein, the candidate must have a "deep understanding of highly engaging content and how to deliver it" and be "deeply passionate about social systems and gameplay, both cooperative and competitive".
The job listing also demands the future director to develop a world, characters, and...
Crystal Dynamics has decided that Marvel's Avengers lead designer will no longer be a spokesperson for the company after fans uncovered several offensive tweets from before his time working there.
Previously one of Avengers' most public-facing figures, Brian Waggoner was found to have tweeted several racist, homophobic, misogynistic, and ableist comments ranging from around 2010 to 2017.
As reported by PC Gamer, Waggoner has deleted most of the tweets, apologised for his actions, and said they no longer reflect his personal opinions.
The tweets included jokes based on racist stereotypes, far-right wing talking points such as former U.S. President Barack Obama's citizenship, insults aimed at people with disabilities, and more...
As Ubisoft Toronto developers discuss their design philosophy behind the Splinter Cell Remake and show off a bit of concept art, we react to their plans for Sam Fisher's long-awaited return. Plus: Dead Island 2 gets delayed again, Sonic the Hedgehog's co-creator gets arrested, Phil Spencer's "Call of Duty on PlayStation" press tour continues, and more!
Subscribe on any of your favorite podcast feeds, to our YouTube channel, or grab an MP3 of this week's episode. For more awesome content, check out our interview with Todd Howard, who answered all of our Starfield questions after the big reveal at the Xbox Showcase:
For more next-gen coverage, make sure to check out our Xbox Series X review, our Xbox Series S review, and our PS5...
Apparently no one told Walmart Black Friday begins on Friday, because the retailers has gone unbelievably hard. Walmart Black Friday deals are easily the best going, and we've still got several days left before we're done. It makes me wonder if they'll run out of deals before Black Friday actually happens.
Right now, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is on sale at Walmart for Black Friday, and the deal is great. Get it for PS5, PS4 or Xbox Series X for $55, and it's the C.O.D.E. edition so you get the bonus Perseverance Pack.
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If you don't have a console to play them on, amazingly Walmart has PS5 in stock AND Xbox Series X in stock, both of which can be purchased without needing a membership or waiting...
With Black Friday kicking off well ahead of, well, Friday, we've already seen some truly excellent deals. The Black Friday Nintendo Switch deal returned once again, giving you a free copy of Mario Kart 8 and 3-months Nintendo Online, but we've also seen exciting new deals like price cuts on Sonic Frontiers.
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Our Sonic Frontiers review scored it a "7," which I think is perfectly reasonable. Yet in spite of its flaws, I honestly love this game? I didn't think I was going to enjoy it very much going in. I'm not a Sonic-guy. I respect Sonic and love the Genesis entries, but beyond that I don't have much...
The most wonderful time of the year is happening right now: a Steam Sale. Specifically, the Black Friday Steam Sale, and there are a whole lot of great games discounted quite heavily. Probably the most notable of them all is Half-Life: Alyx, which is maybe the best VR game ever made?
Half-Life: Alyx Steam Black Friday Deal
Half-Life: Alyx at 60% off is absolutely the best deal at the Black Friday Steam Sale. Not only is the price oh-so-right, but the game is a masterpiece. No, seriously. Don't believe me? Check out our Half-Life: Alyx review.
If there's one downside, and I say that pretty lightly, it's that Half-Life: Alyx is designed and intended specifically for VR, so if you don't have a VR set, you're pretty much out of luck...
Sony is investing more resources in Chinese video game developers and is planning to re-launch the China Hero project that was paused for the time being due to COVID-19.
According to Reuters, Sony is going to expand its program to incubate game development in China in order to beat out other competitors such as Microsoft. Sony director of Chinese game production Bao Bo notes that the program will invest more than 1 million yuan, or approximately $140,080, into each game and fund development teams of all sizes.
As part of the China Hero Project, Sony will be publishing the Final Fantasy XV-inspired action RPG, Lost Soul Aside, as well as the multiplayer third-person shooter title Convallaria. Both games will be available for both...
Atomic Heart wears its influences on its sleeve. It’s a graphic first-person shooter packed with superpower-like abilities and owes a lot to classics of the genre, Bioshock and Half-Life. However, that doesn’t mean it hasn’t got many of its own unique ideas and surprises also hidden up that same sleeve, and from playing a considerable amount of Mundfish’s debut, I’ve found there’s a lot to be excited about.
Atomic Heart lulls you into familiar territory straight off the bat, albeit in a very unfamiliar world. Its opening takes obvious cues from Bioshock Infinite’s masterful introduction to Columbia as you take a leisurely trip through a peaceful alternate-history Soviet city. Thanks to the big brains at the fictional Facility 3826...
Cross-play and cross-progression are coming to Rainbow Six Siege on December 6 as part of the upcoming season Operation Solar Raid, which also brings a new map, operator, and more.
As reported by Eurogamer, Rainbow Six Siege PlayStation and Xbox gamers will automatically matchmake together and should benefit from lower wait times as a result, but the setting can also be turned off if a player wishes.
PC and streaming platforms such as Luna will be kept in a separate matchmaking pool, and Ubisoft currently has no intention of merging the two.
Players can invite friends through both PlayStation and Xbox platforms, as well as through the Ubisoft connect overlay. Voice communications will also work in the new console cross-play system...