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No, Cyberpunk 2077 Isn't Coming to Xbox Game Pass

CD Projekt Red has clarified that the studio currently has no plans to bring the game to Xbox Game Pass, despite rumours suggesting that it might be on its way to the subscription service. In response to speculation (as reported by VGC) that the game may be on its way to Game Pass, CD Projekt Red's Global PR Director, Radek Grabowksi confirmed that this isn't the case. "I just thought I'll chime in to say that there are no Game Pass plans for Cyberpunk 2077," confirmed Grabowski on the social media platform. Initial speculation that the game might be heading to Game Pass surfaced after a recent marketing video for Xbox Cloud Gaming on consoles appeared to show a brief snippet of the game. This led to people theorise that the game...

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Forza Horizon 5 Had 'The Biggest First Week in Xbox History'

Microsoft has confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 has seen the biggest launch of any Xbox title in the history of the company, with 10 million players jumping into Playground Games' beautifully reimagined Mexican landscape within its first week. In a tweet from the official Forza Horizon Twitter account (below), the company confirmed that it was the biggest launch for a game in Xbox history, obviously meaning it's broken those records for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Studios games, too. Prior to the announcement, Xbox boss Phil Spencer also recently revealed that the game had experienced the largest launch day of any Xbox Game Studios game ever. The open-world racing game amassed over 4.5 million players in its launch week where it also...

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GTA 6: Fans Think Rockstar Snuck a First Screenshot Into GTA Trilogy

A single image of a house in the remastered version of GTA: San Andreas has sparked fan speculation that it is, in fact, the first screenshot of Grand Theft Auto 6. Posted on GTA Forums, the image is found among photos on the wall of San Andreas' UFO-themed Lil' Probe'Inn and, somewhat appropriately, has kicked off a new conspiracy theory – that Rockstar has surreptitiously tucked the first image of GTA 6 into its latest remasters. The image, which you can see in the tweet below (both as an in-game screenshot and an artificially uprezzed version), simply shows a front-on view of a nondescript house, albeit with a UFO hanging above it. The intrigue comes from the fact that even the most ardent GTA fans can't seem to locate where that...

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Halo Infinite Campaign Co-op and Forge Mode Releases Pushed Back

Halo Infinite won't be getting a co-op option for Campaign mode until May 2022 at the earliest, and Forge mode will be even further down the line. Speaking to Eurogamer, 343 head of creative Joseph Staten confirmed that the game's extension of Halo Infinite Season 1 means the two much-requested features have been delayed. When 343 announced that Campaign co-op and Forge would not be in the launch game, it made clear that the former would drop during Season 2, and the latter in Season 3. Staten confirmed that, with Season 1 now taking place for around 6 months instead of the planned 3, that means those modes have also been pushed back. Season 2 should begin in May 2022, with Season 3 likely to be around August/September. Staten...

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New Earthworm Jim TV Series Is In the Works

In today's edition of "who asked for this?," Variety reports that an Earthworm Jim TV series is in the works at Interplay Entertainment, the current owners of the franchise. Interplay released a 2-minute teaser trailer featuring Earthworm Jim in a tongue-in-cheek "Behind-the-Music" like interview describing his history as a spacefaring adventurer. The series, titled "Earthworm Jim: Beyond the Groovy," reportedly follows Earthworm Jim's adventures fighting evil from planet to planet throughout the galaxy, with each planet featuring a different race of anthropomorphic animal-like aliens. Earthworm Jim's ultimate goal is to get back to his home planet, you guessed it, Earth. Interplay is launching efforts to develop new TV series and...

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Babylon's Fall: The First Preview

With the ongoing popularity of “Games as a Service” titles, more and more companies are trying to create their version of the model that will gain traction and grow over time. In collaboration with renowned developer Platinum Games, Square Enix has attempted to do this with Babylon’s Fall, which takes place in a more fantastical setting. While the combat feels fresh and new – right according to Platinum’s reputation – Babylon’s Fall is otherwise shaping up to be a fundamental mess with based features being absent or convoluted. It thus far adds up to create a sluggish, boorish rut that needs much more time to hone in and focus on what it wants to be, or else it will be dead on arrival. In Babylon’s Fall you play as a Sentinel, a...

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Aussie Deals: Fantastic Discounts on DualSenses, PS+ Subs and First-Party PS5 Titles!

Thank your own personal God—possibly Akatosh—it's Friday! And what a week-ender it is, thanks to a whole bunch of non-Black Friday discounts that are amazing anyway. Of particular note: the deals for first-party PlayStation games and DualSenses. If you're lucky enough to even own a PS5, get amongst it. Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Purchase Cheaply for PC Exciting Offers for XO/XS Product Savings for PS4/PS5 Adam's a deals hound who naturally gravitates towards defiance. For example, he's never once clicked Submit on an online form. Continue reading...

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New Deathloop Patch Adds Some Much-Requested Features

Deathloop's second big update is here, and the patch notes indicate that it addresses some of players' biggest concerns. The update focuses on enemy AI, UI issues, audio, and other elements. One of the biggest changes is that Julianna players will receive a win if a Colt player drops out of their game, a change that will surely make fans of Deathloop's multiplayer happy. Previously, a Colt player bouncing from a multiplayer session could mean a lot of wasted time for a Julianna player with little to no reward. Colt players who try to wait out Julianna will also get a sort of slap on the wrist. If a Colt player hides in the tunnels that connect each area of Deathloop's map, they'll be automatically pinged and the tunnel doors will...

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Battlefield 2042: Someone Made a List Of Every Missing Feature, And It's Quite Long

Battlefield 2042 has had a rough launch week thus far, whether it's server issues, UI problems, or more creative frustrations like features or modes that 2042 has opted not to include. One Reddit user by the name of Jellyswim has even gone so far as to create a list of features "removed or downgraded" from Battlefield 2042, and it's a surprisingly long (if subjective) read. Some notable complaints include: No persistent lobbies, requiring players to matchmake after every game. No global leader boards No standard server browser Fewer standard game modes, like team deathmatch Fewer vehicle types No small transport-type vehicles, such as ATVs or bikes Fewer gun choices Various mobility mechanics, like manual leaning, high wall...

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The 10 Best PS3 Games of All Time

The PlayStation 3 didn’t exactly get off to a great start, but the system’s library steadily grew to include a host of phenomenal multiplatform games and exclusives that would not only define the PS3, but would cement Sony’s brand as a home for blockbuster exclusives. With the PS3’s 15th anniversary upon us, we re-examined the PS3’s library to cull together a list of its best games. In doing so, we kept a couple of factors in mind. First of all - how great was the game when it was actually released, and perhaps just as importantly, how defining was it to the PS3’s life? That doesn’t mean we entirely discounted multiplatform games - as you’ll see from the list there were many great ones we had to include. We also took into account how...

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MultiVersus Fans Have One Question: Who the Heck Is Reindog?

After weeks of leaks and rumors, Warner Bros. finally revealed MultiVersus, a Smash Bros.-like fighting game featuring characters from Scooby-Doo, Adventure Time, DC Comics, and more. While the roster is mostly full of recognizable characters like Shaggy and Superman, one inclusion has everyone asking: who the heck is Reindog? Reindog is a green and white reindeer who is an original character for MultiVersus. He's the only member of the game's lineup that's not from any recognizable property, which has caused some confusion on social media. Reindog's official description on the MultiVersus website says he's 165 years old and his actual name is unpronounceable. It goes on to say Reindog is the last survivor from the world of Zanifeer...

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WB Appears To Be Teasing Its Smash Bros-like Multiversus Game

It appears that Warner Bros. is teasing its upcoming Super Smash Bros. style fighting game, which leaked a few weeks ago. Reportedly called 'Warner Bros Multiversus', the game will apparently feature characters from across many Warner Bros. shows and movies. In a move that seems to hint at this, the official Twitter accounts for Looney Tunes and Tom & Jerry have posted images with their characters missing from the scene, as if transported away to another universe. Another universe where they will presumably beat each other up. Each tweet also tags the WB Games Twitter account, further establishing the link between the characters and a video game. Both Bugs Bunny and Tom and Jerry were listed in the original leak, and so these...

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WB's MultiVersus Officially Announced, Features Batman, Arya Stark, and More

Warner Bros has officially announced MultiVersus, a Super Smash Bros-like fighter developed by Player First Games that brings together characters from shows like Scooby Doo, Adventure Time, Loony Tunes, and even Game of Thrones. It is set to release in 2022 for consoles and PC, and will be free-to-play. MultiVersus will support 1v1, 2v2, and 4-player free-for-all matches, set on stages themed around the characters available in the game, including the Batcave, and Jake and Finn's Treefort. An incomplete roster has already been revealed, with more to be announced, and each one will be voiced by their original acting talent. So far the characters include: Batman, voiced by Kevin Conroy Superman, voiced by George Newbern Wonder Woman...

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Myth of Empires Early Access is Available Now!

Myth of Empires, the new large-scale multiplayer sandbox title from development studio Angela Game, has officially entered Early Access and offers players a chance to not only try about 70% of the content that will be featured in the full game, but also let them rest easy knowing that all their data will carry over when the game is officially released. Myth of Empire’s Early Access will let players gather and hunt for resources to craft equipment, build massive fortresses, capture farmland and mines, plant crops, produce food, and gather minerals in their quest for victory. Horses can be captured and tamed, NPCs can be recruited to be used as both cavalry and warriors, and much more. To help players build their own perfect empire...

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One Developer's Quest To Revive F-Zero In All Its Glory

It's been a long 17 years for F-Zero fans. Nintendo's wicked-fast futuristic racing series came screeching to a halt way back in 2004 with the Japan-only release of F-Zero Climax. Since then, fans have been starved for new F-Zero content, with Nintendo only providing small rations of the series through games like Nintendo Land and Mario Kart 8. However, F-Zero fans are finding hope in an upcoming indie project that looks a lot like the dormant series. Titled Aero GPX, the new game looks to replicate the blistering speed, split-second decision making, and memorable personality that once made F-Zero so beloved. IGN spoke to Aero GPX creator Aaron McDevitt about his inspiration to create a love letter to F-Zero, changes that longtime...

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WWE 2K22 Sees Return of General Manager Mode, Plus New Faction Mode

2K has revealed a number of features that will be part of WWE 2K22, including the long awaited return of a general manager mode and a brand new mode in which you put together a faction of superstars from across every era of the WWE. General Manager mode has not been seen in a WWE game since WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008, but it finally sees a return in WWE 2K22 under the new guise of MyGM. The mode will allow you to draft superstars, book matches, manage your contacts, and generally attempt to run the WWE. Creative Director Lynell Jinks notes that the journey of MyGM will see you “progressively working your way up from high school gyms to prime time TV.” Where MyGM is the return of a fan favourite mode, MyFACTION is a brand new mode...

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Pearl Abyss Interview: Behind the Engine Powering Visually-Stunning Games Like DokeV

If you think of high-end graphics, some names immediately come to mind: Epic, DICE, CryEngine. But as technology continues to disseminate across the world, more and more game studios in various global tech hubs are beginning to turn heads with their advancements in video game visuals. One such company is Pearl Abyss, a South Korean video game company primarily known for the MMORPG Black Desert Online. Recently, the studio caught our attention with a show-stopping presentation of DokeV built using a proprietary engine Pearl Abyss is developing with an eye towards the studio’s future. IGN was able to speak with Pearl Abyss’ Head of Game Engine Division and Lead Engine Programmer Kwaghyeon Go to talk more about this new engine, whose...

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Age of Empires 4 Reveals Roadmap Through 2022 And Beyond

The development team at Relic has revealed its roadmap for Age of Empires 4, detailing plans for the game throughout 2022 and beyond. As announced in an article on the Xbox blog, Age of Empires developer Relic revealed that the game's next patch is set to come into effect this Winter - and it's likely to be a pretty significant one. The Winter 2021 Update will include over a hundred balance updates as well as some more general performance fixes. Around the Winter update fans will also see a number of other changes that are being implementing based on player feedback following the game's launch. These include additional options to enable in-game scores, changes to the Chinese Dynasty user interface, and tweaks to the in-game minimap...

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Guardians of the Galaxy Now Has Ray-Tracing on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

The latest patch for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy has been released and, among a number of other changes, it adds ray-tracing for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. As detailed by the development team on Reddit, the ray-tracing patch for Marvel's Guardian's of the Galaxy was released on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on November 17. A subsequent patch will also be coming to PC, however players there will need to wait until November 19 to see the benefits. The ray-tracing options can be accessed in the game's video settings menu, where the feature can be toggled on and off. The feature comes alongside a number of bug fixes and general improvements, including improved performance for those playing the game on the original PS4...

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Yakuza Studio Working on Yakuza 8, Judgement, and a Brand New Game

Ryo Ga Gotoku Studio is currently working on Yakuza 8 as well as another unannounced game, and intends to "take great care" of the Judgement series. In a conversation with Famitsu (translated by IGN Japan), Ryo Ga Gotoku studio director, Masayoshi Yokoyama, said “I can’t go into any details about Yakuza 8 yet, but I can reveal it will be a continuation of the story of 7, set a few years later.” Yokoyama hinted that it will further follow the story of Yakuza: Like a Dragon protagonist Ichiban Kasuga, and confirmed that "the story will be set in the present day for the year the game goes on sale.” He also spoke about the studio's other projects beyond the mainline Yakuza series. "We will also take great care over the Judgement...

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Black Friday: Far Cry 6 is Down to £40 for One Day Only (Save £20)

Far Cry 6 is down to just £39.99 in the UK for one day only. This is an incredible discount on the brand new open-world world shooter from Ubisoft, with the game usually £59.99 at list price. That isn't all, however, as Amazon also has a whole collection of limited-time deals on Ubisoft games today (see here), with the likes of Riders Republic coming down to £32.99, Watch Dogs Legion for £18.85, or Immortals Fenyx Rising for just £16.99. But, these discounts are only available for one-day-only, so they expire by 11;59PM GMT on November 18. Get in quick so you don't miss out, here are the very best deals available in the sale. Black Friday: Ubisoft Games on Sale, Far Cry 6 for £40 Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce...

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21 of the Biggest Changes in Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition

Beyond the HD facelift, Grand Theft Auto Definitive Edition comes with a slew of changes and enhancements to introduce these three classics to a modern audience. Here are some of the biggest differences we’ve spotted so far.. The three games share a lot of the same changes across the board - namely the GTA 5-inspired gameplay enhancements such as combat controls. Previously, you’d have to cycle between weapons mid-combat using both triggers, and use the right bumper to aim and one of the face buttons to fire. This control scheme was often a little bit hectic during tougher gun fights. In the Definitive Edition the process has been simplified with the welcome inclusion of the Weapon Selection Wheel. It also slows the game down like...

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Capcom's Mysterious Pragmata Delayed to 2023

Capcom has officially announced that Pragmata, its mysterious project for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, has been delayed into 2023. We'd previously seen that Pragmata had been pushed from its original 2022 release window to 2023 earlier this year, when a sizzle reel at Sony's CES 2021 press conference noted the delay. Now Capcom has reaffirmed that delay, posting a new in-engine video clip to its social media channels featuring the little girl from the original trailer showing off a whiteboard slate with the new release window. "Our team is hard at work on the project, but to ensure this will be an unforgettable adventure, we've decided to shift the release window to 2023," reads the Tweet. "In the meantime, we have a brand new...

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Aussie Deals: Half Off Dark Souls, Resi Village and Biomutant, Plus a Free Splinter Cell!

Though tomorrow may be a (non-black) Friday, the discounts are starting to pile up anyway! If I was you, I'd nab that free copy of Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, and then make a beeline for Resi Village as well as Ace Combat 7. Furthermore, I'd be tekken a serious look at that number 7 Ultimate Edition. I'd also be trine 2 acquire a Complete Story for 75% off. That's it for the awful wordplay. Let's get to the bargains list... Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Purchase Cheaply for PC Exciting Offers for XO/XS Product Savings for PS4/PS5 Adam's an Aussie deals wrangler who's hanging to play 12-person local Bomberman on the weekend. He's @Grizwords. Continue reading...

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Changes Already Coming to Halo Infinite's Battle Pass

Just days after launch, 343 is already addressing issues players have with Halo Infinite's Battle Pass. On Twitter, Halo Community Manager John Junyszek said changes are already coming later this week. For starters, 343 is adding "Play 1 Game" challenges which will reward player simply by playing games. They are also adjusting or removing some weekly challenges based on player feedback, designed to help speed up progress through the Battle Pass. The developers are also doubling the duration of double XP boosts from 30 minutes to an hour, after complaints that the boosts weren't very valuable, especially when playing Infinite's big team battle matches that can last upwards of 20 minutes. Junyszek adds that this is just the first set...

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The 25 Best Original Xbox Games of All Time

The Xbox is now 20 years old, and so what better time to take a fresh look back at Microsoft's first console and remember its best games. There were many incredible ones despite the machine enjoying just a four-year lifecycle, and IGN staff has ranked our top 25 here. As always, if we missed one of your favorites, tell us about it in the comments below! 25. Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II A Dreamcast favorite, Phantasy Star Online was a riveting action-RPG. It also proved to be a harbinger of things to come with its $10 per month always-online price tag, but in return you got an absolutely incredible connected world that allowed you to make friends and slay monsters together, with your MAGs looking over your shoulders. If PSO got...

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Hunt: Showdown Is Being Turned Into a Live-Action Series

Crytek's monster-infused multiplayer shooter Hunt: Showdown is getting a live-action TV adaptation thanks to Binge, a new streaming platform launching in 2022. Crytek announced the new series in a blog Wednesday. Crytek co-founder and CEO Avni Yerli, co-founder Faruk Yerli, and CryEngine director Pascal Tonecker will serve as executive producers alongside producers from Binge. Binge is advertised as a new streaming platform focused on original shows based on popular video games and content creators. Binge plans to launch as a subscription-free service on PC, TV, mobile, and consoles. Users can earn "Bytz" for watching content, but it's unclear how you'll spend them. For the unfamiliar, Hunt: Showdown was released in 2018 and pits...

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Controversial Shooter Six Days in Fallujah Delayed to 2022

Six Days in Fallujah, the controversial first-person military shooter game, has been delayed to Q4 2022. Publisher Victura and developer Highwire Games announced the delay on Wednesday in a blog, saying the development team planned to double in size. Six Days in Fallujah was first announced in 2009, originally planned to publish under Konami. Ensuing controversy resulted in the game being shelved in 2016 until February 2021 after Highwire Games took over development. The game follows U.S. soldiers through the Second Battle of Fallujah, a controversial battle during the Iraq War, in which at least 800 Iraqi civilians died at the hands of U.S. and British troops. As outlined in IGN's special report on Six Days in Fallujah, the game...

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Elden Ring Demo Players Break Out of its Boundaries, Find a Very Angry Bear

Some of the players partaking in the Elden Ring closed network test last weekend managed to find a way to break out of the game's demo area — only to be met by a very angry bear. A limited number of players were recently invited to hop into From Software's upcoming open-world Elden Ring as part of network tests that the studio is carrying out. While players were able to check out the game first hand, they weren't granted access to its entire open world, but rather a demo area instead. Not content with this little slice of paradise, some of those involved attempted to test the game's boundaries in hopes of being able to explore a greater array of what Elden Ring has to offer. As reported by Kotaku, several players eventually found an...

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Sega Is Somehow Bringing Alien: Isolation to Mobile 'Without Compromise'

Sega has announced that it is bringing Alien: Isolation to mobile devices "without compromise" as part of a package that will include the base game and each of its seven additional DLC packs. As revealed in a press release, the publisher has confirmed that the survival horror game will be launching on iOS and Android devices. Fans of the franchise will be able to pick up the game, which is said to have been fully adapted for touchscreen devices, at a price of $14.99/£12.99 from December 16. "The stunning AAA visuals, arresting narrative and terrifying atmosphere of Creative Assembly’s award-winning sci-fi masterpiece have been faithfully replicated for phones and tablets," says Sega in its announcement. "This is the complete...

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