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Lost Ark Dev Would Consider a Console Port if Fans Wanted It

Amazon Games and Smilegate RPG have said they would consider bringing Lost Ark to console if fan demand was high enough. The action-RPG has already found incredible success on PC but franchise leader Soomin Park told VG247 that extending its reach to consoles isn't outside the realms of possibility. While discussing the success of the Diablo franchise on console, Park said: "If Lost Ark on consoles is something that fans really want, then I think it's something both parties would consider." Any potential release on PlayStation or Xbox would be years into the future, of course, as it appears there aren't even plans at the moment to develop a console version. Lost Ark has proved immensely popular on PC since it was released in the...

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Aussie Deals: Over 50% off AAA Triple Packs, a Great Game & Watch Deal and More!

Quite a few good things come in threes (or more) today. If you've not already got them, be sure to scoop up Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Crash N.Sane Trilogy or the Doom Slayer's Collection. May as well use the 'grab' button on the two-for-one that is Tony Hawk's 1 + 2 as well. Fair warning, though, THPS is a bit of a grind. Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Purchase Cheaply for PC Exciting Offers for XO/XS Product Savings for PS4/PS5 Adam’s our Aussie deals wrangler. You can watch him game on YouTube. Continue reading...

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Beginners Guide With Beaulo

Year 7, Season 1 - Demon Veil has officially begun in Rainbow Six Siege and it has brought with it a new Operator in Azami, Team Deathmatch, Universal Sights, and so much more. Whether you are a newcomer, a seasoned vet, or plan on making a grand return to Rainbow Six Siege after some time away, these additions make it the perfect time to jump in. To help welcome new players and refresh those who have played before, we’ve invited world champion Rainbow Six Siege player Beaulo to walk us through some of his favorite tips and tricks for players of all skill levels. Roles and Responsibilities Rainbow Six Siege is first and foremost a game all about teamwork. You and your squad of five Operators must work together and coordinate if you...

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PlayStation Will Keep Making Single-Player Games as Live-Service Ambitions Expand

With PlayStation's acquisition of Haven earlier this week, the platform holder is pushing deeper into the live-service space. But PlayStation reiterates that it will continue to create the premier single-player games that it has been known for these last few years. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, head of PlayStation Studios Herman Hulst says, "Obviously we will always carry on making these single-player narrative-based games such as Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us, and Horizon Forbidden West." He continued, explaining, "But you've spotted correctly that we have invested in live service games, because that's incredibly exciting for us. It allows us to build larger worlds, it allows us to create really meaningful social...

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John Romero Remembers How Sierra On-Line Nearly Acquired id Software In One Of Gaming's Biggest "What-Ifs"

What if King's Quest developer Sierra On-Line had purchased id Software before it had a chance to make DOOM? It's a fascinating "what-if" in gaming history, and it might have happened if Sierra founder Ken Williams hadn't balked at the extra $100,000 needed to close the deal. John Romero, who founded id Software and played a key role in designing DOOM, related the story of Sierra's near-acquisition during a talk earlier today at GDC 2022. In the course of discussing the development of Wolfenstein 3D — which was completed in less than six months — Romero took a detour to recall Sierra's offer to purchase id Software. According to Romero, id Software came to Sierra's attention after Romero sent Ken and Roberta Williams a copy of one...

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The 10 Best PSP Games

The PSP represented PlayStation’s first major foray into the world of handhelds. As the most powerful handheld at the time, it introduced a number of memorable games based on existing PlayStation franchises, some impressive third-party support, and a format that has stood the test of time and been a hallmark of technology since, the UMD. OK, no, UMD’s may not still be, or ever were, quite the industry standard, but the PSP still delivered on a number of incredible games throughout its life. Looking back on that little console, we decided to cull together a list of the ten best PSP games of all time, prioritizing games that took advantage of the hardware and represent the ingenuity of developers to bring some amazing franchises to...

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Star Trek: Resurgence Devs on Breaking the Star Trek Game Curse, Bringing Back Spock, and More – IGN First

IGN's month-long exclusive editorial Star Trek: Resurgence coverage continues as part of our IGN First program. You've already seen gameplay, seen more gameplay, met your fellow crewmates, and toured the U.S.S. Resolute starship you'll be calling home. Now we sit down with Dramatic Labs developers Dan Martin and Kent Mudle to talk more about the upcoming narrative adventure game set in the post-Nemesis/TNG era. Check out the 23-minute chat in the video above as Martin and Mudle discuss the challenges of bringing back Spock, breaking the Star Trek game curse (shout-out to Raven Software's Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force, which gets a mention in this conversation), and much more. Stay tuned next week for our exclusive first preview of...

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Giant Apex Legends Leak Apparently Reveals 9 New Heroes and Much More

Years of potential Apex Legends content including nine new heroes has seemingly been leaked online. As reported by Charlie INTEL, an anonymous Reddit user published a now-deleted file of Apex Legends content that included gameplay footage detailing a number of previously unseen heroes. As publisher EA has yet to reveal or confirm any of the supposed leaks, all of the new characters and abilities must be taken with a pinch of salt, but Apex Legends does have an infamous leaking issue with dataminers often revealing new content ahead of official sources. The 15 leaked videos showed off new maps for arena mode, weapons (including something called the Nemesis B-AR and the Fanatic energy pistol), and cosmetics, alongside actual gameplay...

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Officially Delayed to Spring 2023

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has officially been delayed to Spring 2023, confirming previous reports. Creative director Sefton Hill tweeted to confirm what we'd already heard, but added a Spring release window to narrow down when we'll finally get to see the co-op action game's long-awaited release. "I know a delay is frustrating," Hill wrote, "but that time is going into making the best game we can. I look forward to bringing the chaos to Metropolis together. Thanks for your patience." The delay will mean that the Suicide Squad game will likely arrive almost eight years after Rocksteady's last major console game, Batman: Arkham Knight, and seven after its last game overall, Batman: Arkham VR. It's a major slowdown in...

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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Review

Shoot thousands of goblins in the face with a flaming crossbow, throw gigantic meteors at gross anthropomorphic mushrooms, and hang out with a queen horse that’s literally made out of diamonds. That’s Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands in a nutshell, and if that all sounds like a reskinned Borderlands 3, it’s because it is. But that doesn’t end up being such a bad thing! The excellent writing and stellar voice acting performances combine beautifully with the twisted and insane FPS mayhem to create something extremely memorable. This fantasy twist on the Borderlands formula delivers the adventure I dreamt of playing ever since playing the Borderlands 2 DLC that inspired it, and although it very much plays it safe in a lot of ways, it’s been an...

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Best Power Banks for Steam Deck in 2022

Steam Deck has plenty of essential accessory options to choose from at the moment, including powered USB hubs, Bluetooth headphones, and SD cards. But, you might want to consider this one as well. You'll never get the full potential out of your Steam Deck if you're not equipped with a decent portable charger alongside. Using the Steam Deck on the go can zap the power tremendously quickly, so coming ready with an impressive power bank is an absolute must. For instance, when playing most games at 60 FPS, you're likely looking at four hours of battery life, at most. During our review, we even found games like God of War would tap out in under 2-hours as well. Here are all the absolute best Power Banks to use with your Steam Deck. Best...

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Latest Elden Ring Patch Fixes NPC Questline, Multiplayer Bug, and an Ash of War

Elden Ring's latest patch has fixed a handful of issues, including a glitch that allowed invaders to crash the host's game. Invaders on PC could force the host to teleport to a different area of the map, resulting in the game crashing or players being stuck in an infinite falling animation. Developer FromSoftware has fixed the issue in the new patch 1.03.2, which is available to download now on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series, and Steam. The patch also addressed a bug that stopped some players progressing in Nepheli Loux's quest, alongside fixes for the Endure Ash of War and traversal point near Bestial Sanctum. The full patch notes can be seen below: Fixed a bug that sometime prevented players from advancing NPC...

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Today's Elden Ring Server Maintenance Will Be Prolonged On PlayStation and Steam

Bandai Namco and From Software have announced that another round of server maintenance for Elden Ring will be carried out today. Furthermore, the developer expects maintenance on the PlayStation and Steam servers to take longer than first thought. Earlier this morning, the Elden Ring Twitter account announced that multiplayer server maintenance would begin on March 23 at 1am PT / 8am UK / 7pm Japan, with an expected duration of one hour. However, a follow up message announced that the PlayStation/Steam server maintenance "will be prolonged". As of 10am UK time, the servers are still down on PlayStation. Elden Ring is currently going through what feels like its first major update phase following its release. Just last week patch...

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Aussie Deals: Sizeable Switch eShop Chops, Plus the Lowest Prices on GT7, WWE 2K22 and More!

There are lots of discounts to love in today's haul. The obvious ones: bargains on modern games of the moment, like Ghostwire, GT7, Elden Ring and Pokémon Arceus. And for the connoisseur who's unafraid to wind the clock back: Broforce, Black Mesa, Trials Rising Gold, Sekiro and Streeties IV. You know what you like. Pick your own pay-less poison. Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Purchase Cheaply for PC Exciting Offers for XO/XS Product Savings for PS4/PS5 Adam’s our Aussie deals wrangler. You can watch him game on YouTube. Continue reading...

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Tunic Creator Interview + New Witcher Game Revealed – Unlocked 536

Tunic creator Andrew Shouldice joins us for the first half of this week's show to discuss the ins and outs of creating the new Xbox-exclusive action-adventure largely by himself. Plus: our reactions to the announcement of the new Witcher game, our reactions to the report of toxic leadership at Ori developer Moon Studio, and more. Subscribe on any of your favorite podcast feeds, to our YouTube channel, or grab an MP3 download of this week's episode. For more awesome content, check out our latest IGN Unfiltered interview, where Joseph Staten – one of Halo's original creators and now the head of creative on Halo Infinite – discusses his fascinating career: Oh, and you can be featured on Unlocked by tweeting us a video Loot Box...

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Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a New Bug Fixing Patch

Cyberpunk 2077 has just received a new patch with a lot of bug fixes. The new update, patch 1.52, doesn’t add any new content, but it does fix a lot of Cyberpunk 2077 bugs including one crucial fix that solves that game’s saving issues on PlayStation. Patch 1.52 began rolling out today with dozens of tweaks that are also aimed at improving the game’s performance across various platforms. The most notable fixes besides the saving issues include memory improvements and crash fixes on next-gen consoles. Importing a PlayStation 5 save while not connected to the PlayStation Network will no longer stop you from continuing the game. Additionally, an issue with importing PS4 saves has been fixed – no longer creating a corrupted save game...

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Marauders (New PvE + PvP Looter-Shooter FPS) Announced

Developer Small Impact Games and publisher Team17 have announced Marauders, a new space-pirate looter-shooter first-person shooter for up to four players. It will be released in PC Early Access later in 2022. Marauders is a highly replayable "dieselpunk"-themed space-pirate FPS set in an early-1990's alternate future. You'll make raids and try to survive, upgrading your gear through XP along the way – gear that will persistently stay with you from match to match. Check out the first trailer above and the first screenshots in the gallery below. With a PvE or PvP combat loop of "raid, loot, and escape," Marauders isn't all about boots-on-the-ground (er, ship) shooting. It's also got space dogfights pitting your ship against others...

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The Wolf Among Us 2 Will Be Understandable for People That Didn't Play the Original

Telltale will invite newcomers to jump into The Wolf Among Us 2 alongside loyal fans of its original game, as the sequel presents a narrative that stands on its own. In the latest issue of Edge magazine, Telltale CEO Jamie Ottilie discussed the long-awaited follow-up to the 2013 noir adventure The Wolf Among Us, based on Bill Willingham's Fables comics. Ottilie indicated that newcomers to the series would be able to "come in at this point and understand what's going on" despite the game following on from the first series. "We strive to design our narratives so they can stand on their own," Ottilie said, though he hopes some new players might consider revisiting the first season before jumping in with its sequel. It shouldn't matter...

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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands: The Origins of Borderlands' Tiny Tina

Of all the characters in the Borderlands universe, perhaps none is more recognizable and deserving of their own game than Tiny Tina. The 13-year old ballistics expert, voiced by Ashly Burch, quickly became a fan favorite after her debut in Borderlands 2. But how did a 13-year old lover of explosions even end up on Borderlands’ main world Pandora? And better still, why would someone so obsessed with revenge and blowing things to pieces be so interested in spinning up a world of her own within the fictional universe of Borderlands' fictional D&D analog, Bunkers and Badasses? Well, to answer that question ahead of the launch of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, let's dig into the weird, wacky, and wonderful origins of Tiny Tina herself, with some...

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection Is Up for Preorder

Grab a slice of pizza, because Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is set to release for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC sometime in 2022. While we don’t have the specific release date yet, this collection of 13 classic games is already available for preorder on most platforms (see it at Amazon). Read on to find out where you can get it, how much it costs, what games are in the collection, and more. Preorder TMNT: Cowabunga Collection PS5 See it on Amazon - $39.99 PS4 See it on Amazon - $39.99 Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One See it on Amazon - $39.99 Nintendo Switch See it on Amazon - $39.99 PC Not yet available So far, the game is only available to preorder from Amazon. As the...

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Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone – Season Two Reloaded Revealed

Major changes are coming to Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone this week in the Season Two Reloaded update. A new 12v12 mode is coming to Vanguard, while Warzone's Rebirth Island is getting its biggest update since launch, as revealed in a blog post on the Call of Duty website. The update is coming to Vanguard on March 22 and Warzone on March 23. The 24-player Vanguard mode adds a large map set in the Alps, where players will fight to cross snowy terrain on foot or in new vehicles (a motorbike, squad vehicle, and tank) as they aim to capture each base and win the game. Vanguard is also receiving a refreshed ranked system in Season Two Reloaded, where the best 250 players in the world will enter their own skill division above...

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Casey Hudson's Humanoid Studios Is Working on an 'All-New Science-Fiction Universe'

Casey Hudson, the co-creator and director of the Mass Effect Trilogy, looks to once again be returning to space as his new studio Humanoid Studios has confirmed it is working on an "all-new science-fiction universe." The news comes via Humanoid Studios' updated website, where it states that "our current project is a multi-platform AAA game, focusing on character-driven narrative in an all-new science-fiction universe." While that alone may not 100% mean the game is set in space, the website features four pieces of concept art (which you can see below) that teases an adventure that looks to very much take place among the stars. The images show a massive skull of... something being approached by people in spacesuits, a beautiful...

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Aussie Deals: 89 Dollar DualSenses, Cut-price LEGO and Co-op Adventures, and More!

I recently had the pleasure of playing LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Though I was restricted to [Han] solo play and the New Hope episode, I've punched through enough bricks in my career to know when something is building above the norm. That said, I'm including a discount for it today. If you've already preordered, trust your feelings and stay on target. Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Purchase Cheaply for PC Exciting Offers for XO/XS Product Savings for PS4/PS5 Adam’s our Aussie deals wrangler. You can watch him game on YouTube. Continue reading...

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Snoop Dogg Joins Call of Duty: Warzone, Vanguard, and Mobile as a Playable Operator

Snoop Dogg will soon join Call of Duty: Warzone, Vanguard, and Mobile as a playable operator. All the details on Snoop's arrival come by the way of a Call of Duty blog, where it confirms the first chance to play as the legendary rapper and entrepreneur will be in Season 3 of Call of Duty: Mobile through a special Lucky Draw on April 1, 2022. This Lucky Draw version of Snoop has him "decked out head-to-toe in a 24K gold embroidered outfit" and includes a "new signature weapon based on a fast-firing Legendary SMG that's gold-plated and diamond-encrusted." Oh, and the weapon's death animation has been compared to the "lights of a mini-concert" that gets "even flashier" when you kill more people. On April 19 (yes, just one day before...

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CD Projekt Red Confirms a New Witcher Game Is In Development, Will Use Unreal Engine 5

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that a new Witcher game is currently in development and that it will use Unreal Engine 5. While not much has been revealed about this upcoming game, the announcement did confirm that this new game will be "kicking off a new saga for the franchise and a new technology partnership with Epic Games." No development timeframe or release date were given either, but CD Projekt Red did share a teaser image (which you can see below), that features a medallion and the phrase, "a new saga begins." CD Projekt did state, however, that "we are not planning on making the game exclusive to one storefront" despite working together with Epic. There was also no word as to whether Geralt of Rivia would star in this new...

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Godfall: Ultimate Edition Brings Brings the Action RPG to Xbox and Steam

Godfall, the former PS5 launch title by Counterplay Games and Gearbox Publishing, is finally headed to Steam and Xbox. To mark the occasion, it's receiving its largest free content update to date. As confirmed by Godfall publisher Gearbox, Godfall: Ultimate Edition will arrive on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One on April 7. Gearbox also confirmed that the Xbox Series X/S versions will receive exclusive hardware-based enhancements, including Variable Refresh Rate and support for Dolby Vision. Godfall: Ultimate Edition will include the base game, the Fire & Darkness expansion, and the three content updates: Primal, Lightbringer, and Exalted. Gearbox also noted that previous exclusives such as pre-order bonuses and Ascended Edition...

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Destiny Copyright Takedowns on YouTube Are Not Happening 'at the Request of Bungie'

Bungie has confirmed it did not order the copyright strikes currently impacting the Destiny YouTube community. A number of channels have been affected by these strikes, but Bungie said in a tweet (below) that, while its aware of the issue, "these actions are not being taken at the request of Bungie or our partners". It also said its own channels have been affected by the copyright claims, and a popular lore explanation channel, My Name is Byf, has been hit as well. This and the other channels include Bungie-owned music from the Destiny games, though the developer's own copyright guidelines don't make clear if this is a violation. According to its IP and trademarks guidelines, "Bungie strongly supports the efforts of our community...

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Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - The Final Preview

The first thing that strikes me in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga isn't a bolt of blaster fire, but the game's stunning visual presentation. Developer Traveller's Tales latest dive into the galaxy far, far away covers much of the same cinematic ground as 2007's Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, but this totally rebuilt, re-imagined entry immediately looks leaps and bounds better than its predecessor. My 90-minute hands-on preview begins at the start of Episode IV, on Princess Leia's diplomatic ship, as she's attempting to keep the recently acquired Death Star plans away from Darth Vader. In The Complete Saga, the Corellian Corvette is mostly comprised of bland corridors and rooms covered in white and gray hues. Fifteen years...

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Ghostwire: Tokyo Review

Tokyo's Shibuya district is one of the liveliest places on the planet. Day or night, it's generally densely packed with people and positively thrumming with energy. Ghostwire: Tokyo shows us another side of this iconic urban hub, after a supernatural force leaves its streets eerily deserted. It's a nightmarish vision, but an absolutely incredible recreation nonetheless – this city slice feels astonishingly like the real thing (albeit with more conspicuous shrines), and the game's dedication to its setting is paired with an equal level of zeal for embracing Japanese folklore and tradition. The catch, however, is that it’s let down by bland mission design and one-dimensional combat, making it a lot less fun to actually play than it is to...

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Ken And Roberta Williams Are Remaking Colossal Cave Adventure

After officially announcing their return to games last year, Sierra On-Line founders Ken and Roberta Williams are ready to show off their new project. Previously referred to as The Secret, it will be a "reimagining" of Colossal Cave Adventure — the seminal 1970's text adventure game credited with inspiring Zork, Rogue, and other formative PC games, as well as for laying the groundwork for the PC role-playing genre as a whole. Titled Colossal Cave 3D Adventure, it is a first-person adventured designed in Unity for VR and PC. Like the original, the underlying concept is relatively simple: players explore a cave seeking treasure, encountering characters along the way including a troll, a bear, a snake and a pirate. The quest...

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