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The Game Awards' favorite personality, Josef Fares, was back again this year to announce a new project. Well, sort of. In spirit, in the pre-show. Because it's not a brand new game, as many may have expected. Rather, it's a remake of Fares' very first directed project that kicked off his notoriety for emotionally impactful, cooperative play. Yup, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is getting a remake.If you're unfamiliar with Brothers, it's a pretty incredible indie darling from 2013 that follows an older and younger brother on a journey to obtain medicine for their ailing father. While Fares' other games, A Way Out and It Takes Two focus on cooperative play between two people, the original Brothers was a single-player game where one...

To say The Anacrusis is similar to Left 4 Dead would be a severe understatement. From hordes of mindless monsters, to deadly enemies that spawn regularly and use their special powers to put the party in a jam, to safe rooms that separate each act of an episode, this four-player co-op FPS sticks so close to its inspiration it could almost qualify as a spinoff. Unfortunately, that nostalgic mimicry allows for little in the way of interesting new ideas or even expected modernizations that might have made it more fun, resulting in a flavorless distraction that feels like it could have come out in 2008. Combat is bland and one-note, the graphics are well below the standards of today, and enemy variety is almost nonexistent. The only thing...

It’s good news and bad news for Assassin’s Creed Mirage. First, the bad news: the permadeath mode Ubisoft had said would come out in December is delayed to early 2024.Now, the good news: Mirage’s New Game Plus mode comes out next week, Ubisoft announced in a post on X/Twitter.Assassin's Creed Mirage came out in October and, soon after, Ubisoft revealed its launch was "in line" with that of previous entries in the series, Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey.IGN’s Assassin's Creed Mirage review returned an 8/10. We said its "return to the stealthy style that launched this series doesn’t do everything right, but everything it does feels like it was done with purpose."New Game Plus for Assassin’s Creed Mirage lets you dive back...

After trademark disputes, multiple delays, and everything in between, FNTASTIC has finally released The Day Before on Steam in early access. But it is not off to the best start right now with many players complaining, citing server and performance issues as among the biggest problems.At time of writing, The Day Before's Steam page has been flooded with negative reviews from users. Many criticize that despite being labeled an open-world game or an MMO, in reality, it is an extraction shooter, as some players have pointed out.One reviewer posted about how their character was randomly falling through the map as soon as the opening cutscene ended. My colleague Mark Medina actually suffered the same thing himself, and he was kind enough...

After launching nearly three months ago in early access, Skybound Games and Other Ocean Interactive announced that they're stopping the development of The Walking Dead: Betrayal, with the project set to be removed from Steam early next week.In a new blog post, Skybound Games revealed that The Walking Dead: Betrayal will be delisted on Steam on December 1. By December 15, the game will be shut down completely. Those who purchased the game will be able to receive a full refund with updates confirmed to be published on both Steam and the official TWD: Betrayal Discord server."Despite the hard work put into the game, we were not able to find a path to build the spirited community of backstabbers we originally envisioned," Skybound...

We only have a few hours left until The Game Awards, and everyone seems pretty excited. Some games will get some awards, we'll see some new trailers and announcements, great. Now, just for funsies, let's check in and see how the Elden Ring community is doing-...oh dear!The Elden Ring community is, uh, real fired up right now! They seem to be trying to manifest an Elden Ring DLC trailer or release date, and the fervor for it is reaching one heck of a fever pitch. It's like this on X/Twitter:But the Elden Ring subreddit has a couple wild threads going too, like the person promising to beat Elden Ring with "whatever awful build the top comment suggests" or this person, who is uh...significantly more threatening (and a bit...

A new trailer for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has seemingly leaked, revealing a playable demo that will drop on January 11, one week before the Metroidvania comes to PC, Amazon Luna, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S on January 18, 2024.The trailer, uploaded by PlayStation Brazil, is no longer accessible, very much suggesting that it may have been uploaded by accident. It seems likely that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was set to drop tonight as part of this year’s Game Awards, or at the least, sometime in the next few weeks. Of course, some keen-eyed fans, including X/Twitter user @BossBigBoss73, were quick to capture the video and reupload it.Today’s footage focuses on the...

LEGO Fortnite is out now and it’s a brand new survival crafting game built in the world of Fortnite in LEGO style. Everything in the game is procedurally generated for each world you create and it’s even built in Unreal Engine 5 using Chaos physics and destruction to break LEGO bricks apart just like in real life.This play experience is a new long term partnership between Epic Games and the LEGO Group that is speciailzing in a new open world game to let players of all ages build their own worlds with LEGO bricks digitally.Niels B Christiansen, CEO of The LEGO Group, said, "Our partnership with Epic Games isfocused on developing digital play experiences that are designed to be fun and safe, and havethe potential to bridge the...

There have been a few decent Xbox deals since the Black Friday sales ended, including the Xbox Series X for just $349, Assassin's Creed Mirage for $35, and even more remarkably Dead Space (2023) for just $8. As we approach the end of the year, there are still even more impressive offers to sink our teeth into elsewhere. For instance, Amazon currently has 10% off select Xbox Gift Cards for a limited time. This lines up perfectly with the latest Xbox Digital Sale, with games like Resident Evil 4 down to just $29.99 -- and even more additional savings on offer thanks to this latest gift card discount.Now while these 'gift cards' do make wonderful gifts for the Xbox fan in your life, nothing is stopping you from simply applying the...

The Alone in the Dark reboot is delayed from January 16 to March 20, 2024, publisher THQ Nordic has announced, citing the well-being of its developer.In a statement, THQ Nordic said hitting the planned January release date would have put developer Pieces Interactive under immense stress during the holiday period.“The year is coming to an end, and the Christmas holidays are upon us,” the publisher said. “However, until today, it didn't seem that way for Pieces Interactive, the team developing our upcoming survival-horror game, Alone in the Dark. With our initially planned release date in January 2024, the Christmas season would have been filled with stress and anything but a jolly time for them.“Therefore, THQ Nordic and Pieces...

IGN Roundtable is a brand new initiative we're starting that brings together the best and brightest in the worlds gaming, film, TV, and pop culture to talk about what’s really on their minds. From the state of the industry to inspirations, you never know what’s going to happen at these one-of-a-kind chats between legends.To kick things off, we're proud to announce our first IGN Roundtable will take place on December 7, right before The Game Awards, and will feature devs from Alan Wake 2 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 talking about some of the greatest stories to ever hit the digital screen and whatever else they want to speak to each other about.Instead of having a host, these devs will have the chance to have a conversation with each...

Grand Theft Auto 6 has finally been revealed and looks set to feature dual protagonists, Lucia and Jason, but Cyberpunk 2077 fans think the latter looks rather familiar.Like the rest of the internet, Cyberpunk 2077 players were talking about the GTA 6 trailer (which was due to premiere on December 5 but was posted on December 4 following a leak) online, with several players flagging that Jason looks a lot like the male V."I can't wait for the scene in GTA 6 when Jason will leave Lucia, change his name to Vincent, and go to Night City," said Argeras on X/Twitter, shared on Reddit. They added a still of Jason from the GTA 6 trailer alongside the original Cyberpunk 2077 cover art featuring male V, with many users in the comments...

Here’s a blast from the past: PSone game Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace looks set to hit PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 via the PlayStation Plus Classics catalog.Gematsu spotted a rating for the 1999 adventure in Taiwan, which includes a launch on PS4 and PS5.A number of old Disney games have hit the PS Plus Classics lineup in recent months, including PSP game Up. Last month, IGN reported on the Taiwan ratings board listing Disney/Pixar Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (PS1), Thrillville: Off the Rails (PSP), and Thrillville (PSP) all for PS4 and PS5. Now we can add Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace to the list.Sony has yet to announce the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for December, but it won’t be far off...

Six years after it came out, Kingdom Come: Deliverance launches on Nintendo Switch early 2024, publisher Plaion has announced.The Switch version is ported by Sabre Interactive in collaboration with original developer Warhorse Studios, and is dubbed the The Royal Edition. Expect a physical release as well as a digital launch on the Nintendo eShop.The Royal Edition includes the base game as well as all the DLCs: Treasures of the Past, From the Ashes, The Amorous Adventures of Bold Sir Hans Capon, Band of Bastard, and A Woman's Lot.IGN’s Kingdom Come: Deliverance review returned an 8/10. We said: “Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an RPG that does the medieval era right with a refreshingly small-scale story and strong realistic combat.”...

The highly anticipated LEGO Fortnite has received its first gameplay trailer alongside its launch today, December 7.The trailer, below, reveals how the brick-building gameplay blends with Fortnite's battle royale. The trailer didn't show any player versus player action though, instead focusing on the building, survival, and cooperative elements.The mode appears to be exactly what it says on the tin: Fortnite gameplay in a LEGO style. LEGO minifigure skins explore the Fortnite map, destroying trees and boulders to gain resources to then build as normal, except in the style of LEGO bricks.Building takes on a more permanent role in the mode, however, with various intricate and extravagant models being shown off in the trailer...

CD Projekt Red are tugging at heartstrings again after including a devastating reference to hit anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1.Fans were very excited over the long requested romantic partner hangouts being added to Cyberpunk 2077 (and are obviously still obsessed with them), but CD Projekt Red targeted them right in the feels with the mission name connected to these meets.As outlined in IGN's Cyberpunk 2077 Guide, which details how to trigger the romantic encounters and what they entail, beginning one will start a Main Job called "I Really Want to Stay At Your House". This is a reference to the song by Rosa Walton and Hallie Coggins, that's been in Cyberpunk 2077 from the start but greatly grew in...

If you're melting in the heat and need something to play in your (hopefully much cooler) game cave, I've got some options. For starters, a few Star Warses are going for cheap, plus the Xbox and PS stores are doing a lot of 75%+ discounts on older gold. Oh, and it's also high time you stocked the hell up on PC-based VR titles, too.In historical news, it's been 17 years to the day since the Wii console launched, along with a ridiculous number of poorly held Wiimotes at expensive TVs. This little console that could went on to end its run as the sixth-best-selling console of all time. With over 100 million systems sold, it also generated 920 million units of software sales — the second most for any Nintendo console.This Day in Gaming...

Last year’s addictive monster-slaying game, Vampire Survivors, is collaborating with Among Us for a new DLC called Emergency Meeting that is set to drop on December 18, 2023.Developer Poncle announced the latest addition to its indie hit as part of today’s Day of the Devs presentation, revealing the new content with a trailer. It’s a pretty meaty video that debuts new animation that features bosses and imposters alike, and if you stay tuned to the end, you’ll even catch a glimpse of some Crewmate gameplay.PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S players can expect Vampire Survivors: Emergency Meeting to drop on that December 18 date. However, Nintendo Switch and mobile will have to wait a bit longer. Poncle apologizes for the delay and...

Every year, I end up writing roundups of a lot of indie showcases. But inevitably, Day of the Devs showcases are always my favorites. Originally an annual in-person show in San Francisco run by Double Fine, Day of the Devs has added digital showcases to its lineup in recent years and just this year attached its in-person and digital show to The Game Awards.Day of the Devs consistently shows off some of the most inventive, weird, and exciting upcoming indie games in the industry, and this year is no exception. I can’t pick favorites, so here’s a little tiny rundown of everything we just saw in the show, though I highly recommend watching each trailer yourself too!MilitsionerMilitsioner, from the game studio TallBoys, is described...

Activision has published the Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 patch notes as part of the launch today, December 6, and just like the update for Modern Warfare 3, Warzone’s update makes significant changes.The battle royale gets the new Urzikstan map and a new battle pass as part of the game’s first big update following Modern Warfare 3’s release.Urzikstan is a new large map that contains Warzone’s first controllable mobile point of interest, Urzikstan’s new drivable train, complete with forward and backward engine controls, a horn, and a handbrake in the caboose (rear carriage) for tactical braking.Meanwhile, Ziplines are a brand new traversal mechanic that allow rapid horizontal navigation across Urzikstan. There's a brand new one...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 launches today, December 6, and with it comes sweeping changes to the first person shooter.Activision released the Season 1 patch notes in a blog post, which reveals a number of balance changes, fixes, and improvements for the game.On the Multiplayer side, highlights include the addition of new maps, new killstreaks, a new perk, and new modes. There are also three brand new weapons, new Aftermarket Parts, new operators, new events, and of course, a new battle pass.There’s plenty new with Zombies, too, including Act 4 and a new story mission, Dark Aether Rifts, and a new Wonder Weapon.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 Patch Notes: NEW MAPSLook for the Meat 24/7 Playlist to debut...

There’s something about over-the-top, old-school shooters that you just won’t find in AAA FPSs today, and that’s perhaps best exemplified by the likes of the Tribes series. Sure, they might not achieve the same visual perfection, but when you’re skiing across maps and using a jetpack to capture a rival team’s flag while performing midair drive-bys on anyone who tries to stop you, who really cares how slick the textures look? Hi-Rez Studios’ upcoming Tribes 3: Rivals aims to revive the whimsical and hilarious bloodsport that soaked up countless hours in my youth, but with a tighter focus owing to matches with significantly fewer players. After a couple nights going hands-on with an alpha build, playing a shooter that breaks the mold from...

A gorgeous real-time strategy effort that unfurls within the Warhammer fantasy universe and specifically, the more recent Age of Sigmar setting, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin invites players to take charge of one of four very different factions across a series of varied campaign and multiplayer modes. Essentially, if you’ve been looking forward […]The post Everything You Need To Know About Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog.Continue reading...

With superb JRPG Tales of Arise now boasting a chunky campaign expansion in the form of Before the Dawn, which releases more than two years after the base game launched in September 2021, it would be totally understandable if you’ve forgotten exactly what transpired prior. For those folks and for others like me with the […]The post Tales of Arise Before The Dawn – A Story Recap appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog.Continue reading...

One month after a major round of layoffs impacted roughly 100 Bungie employees of 1,200, those remaining at the Destiny developer say the cuts, as well as other cost-cutting measures, came alongside an apparent scramble by studio leadership to avoid a total Sony takeover.As it currently stands, Bungie is (on paper) a fully independent subsidiary of Sony. But its board of directors has been divided since the takeover in July of 2022. Among its current members are PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst, Sony senior VP Eric Lempel, Bungie co-founder Jason Jones, Bungie CTO Luis Villegas, and Bungie CEO Pete Parsons. The board as a whole is split between Sony and Bungie representatives, with Parsons serving as a tiebreaker vote. But...

I’ve never seen Kingdom, the Netflix K-drama that zombie-filled action-RPG Kingdom: The Blood is based on, so I can’t speak to how accurately the game adapts its characters and settings. But based on my limited-time hands-on preview, I can confidently say that as a melee-focused brawler, the high potential for customization and personalization in combat and quick pick-up-and-playability makes a strong first impression. However, with bothersome mobile game design galore and a real lack of challenge in the single-player campaign, it’s hard to know how much of a bite you could really take out of the experience.After a tutorial fight and some account-creation digital paperwork, I was dropped into what would be an all-too-familiar layout...

The best indie games in December don’t even have anything to do with presents, jolly men in red suits, or awkward dinners with family members you’d rather not see. Instead, they involve epic battles, complex stories, and building up a town or two. New games can sometimes chill out a bit at the end of […]The post Indie Game Roundup – December 2023 appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog.Continue reading...

CD Projekt Red has added romantic partner hangouts to Cyberpunk 2077 with Update 2.1 and players, obviously, are obsessed.A scroll down Cyberpunk 2077's subreddit will reveal several celebrations of the new feature, which lets the player invite their romantic partner over to their apartment for a date featuring dancing, chilling on the sofa, and so on.IGN's Cyberpunk 2077 Guide features a full explanation of how these quests can be initiated, with players able to invite Panam, Judy, River, or Kerry over to their apartment depending on who has been romanced throughout the course of the game."Just vibing with Panam," wrote latrickster2 on Reddit, alongside a screenshot of her lying on the couch with protagonist V. "I'm in awe of...

Star Wars Jedi Survivor, which is currently just $32.99 at Best Buy in its deal of the day. This puts Jedi Survivor at over 50% off, which is one of the best post-Black Friday deals we've seen so far in December. If you haven't had the chance to pick up Cal's latest adventure, this is a great opportunity to do so. But, this deal will also expire after today; so there's a limited time frame left to secure this latest offer.Best Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Deal: $32.99 For a Limited TimeBest Buy has both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S copies are eligible for the discount. So, you will be able to score this deal regardless of platform. The game is only available on current generation consoles, so you won't be able to purchase a copy...

Sitting at right around 65 hours into developer Owlcat's impressively deep and expansive Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, there are a few things I can proclaim with confidence: One is that this game is absolutely huge – I might only be crossing the halfway mark, based on where I am in its intricate but not too difficult-to-follow story. Another is that this is a glorious glimpse into the 40K universe, highlighting elements of it that often go underexplored and showcasing some of my personal favorite races and organizations. It's not without faults, and I have a lot more to see before I slap a final score on it, but Rogue Trader is already easily becoming my favorite of this studio's ambitious CRPGs so far.Unfortunately, it’s also...