Nintendo will release its next-gen console during the second half of 2024, according to a new report.
Sources told VGC development kits for the unannounced new console are now with partner studios, with a second half of 2024 release window set to give Nintendo enough time to ensure plenty of stock for launch.
Apparently this new next-gen console can be used in portable mode, like the Nintendo Switch, and has an LCD screen as opposed to an OLED screen in order to keep costs down. It also comes with a cartridge slot for physical games, VGC said.
However, the crucial question of backwards compatibility with Nintendo Switch games remains unclear. IGN has asked Nintendo for comment.
This comes despite a decline in Switch sales. The console sold close to 18 million units in the last financial year, down from 23 million sold the year before and 28 million the year before that. Nintendo isn't looking to rush a new console out to tackle this decline though, as it has forecast another drop for the coming year.
"Sustaining the Switch's sales momentum will be difficult in its seventh year," said Furukawa during the presentation. "Our goal of selling 15 million units this fiscal year is a bit of a stretch, but we will do our best to bolster demand going into the holiday season so that we can achieve the goal."
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Blizzard has revealed a number of improvements coming to Diablo 4’s heavily-criticised horses.
The action role-playing game’s mounts have come under fire for being too slow, getting caught on bits of the environment, and having too long a cooldown on their activation.
During a recent livestream, Blizzard said it was working on improving the collision in Diablo 4, which should in turn help prevent your horse from getting caught on an object that forces them to stop in their tracks.
Following the livestream, Diablo game director Joe Shely tweeted to confirm an additional improvement to let the mount charge break through barricades. This change should make mounts less frustrating to use, as you’ll be able to burst through barriers that pop up as you’re making your way through Sanctuary.
We're going to allow the mount charge to break through barricades. I realized I didn't state this explicitly during the #Diablo4 campfire chat today.
Then, in another tweet, Shely said “you got it” in response to a user’s request that climbing or descending a ladder resets the mount cooldown. “It makes sense for it to have one after fighting or using the dismount attack,” Twitter user @MysticalOS said, “but to dismount just to ascend a ladder, then have to stand at top of it for 10 seconds to remount is oof.”
Diablo 4 players do not unlock the ability to use a horse until the completion of a specific campaign quest (check out IGN's guide to getting a mount in Diablo 4 or watch the video below for more). But it’s an indispensable travel method for players who are fussing over efficiently grinding through the endgame, moving from dungeon to dungeon and Helltide to Helltide in the pursuit of better loot.
During last week’s livestream, Blizzard announced a host of upcoming balance changes that focus on the two character classes that have received the most complaints online: the Barbarian and the Sorcerer. Patch 1.1.1 goes live August 8.
Despite various issues, Diablo 4 enjoyed an enormous launch that saw over 10 million people play in June. Diablo 4 is Blizzard’s fastest-selling game of all time, and has fuelled record revenue and profits for the company. If you're still playing, check out our interactive Diablo 4 map to start tracking your progress as you play.
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes on average 20-23 hours to complete, Ubisoft has said.
In an interview with French YouTuber Julien Chièze , translated by PCGamesN, Ubisoft lead producer Fabian Salomon said the Mirage completion time rises to 25-30 hours for those who want to see everything the game has to offer, and lowers to around 20 hours for those who rush through.
“Given that we do a lot of playtesting internally at Ubisoft, it’s part of our process, we really want to get as close as possible to the players, so we’ll say that the latest playtimes we’ve received average at around 20-23 hours,” Salomon said. “That can go up to 25-30 hours for the completionists, and we’ll say that those who will be rushing the game will be around 20 hours.”
Mirage revisits Assassin’s Creed’s stealth origins and, it seems, its map size and completion time. Assassin's Creed became something of a role-playing game with 2017’s Origins, and that evolution continued with the sprawling Odyssey and Valhalla and its enormous open worlds. In Mirage, combat is said to be a last resort.
Mirage sees players assume the role of assassin Basim Ibn Ishaq, and is set in the city of Baghdad 20 years before the events of Valhalla. Mirage comes out October 12 for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series, and PC.
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Sony is rolling out a new PlayStation 5 beta that adds a number of new features, including Dolby Atmos HDMI device support.
The new update, released today in beta form, adds audio options that allow 3D Audio powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech to be used with compatible Dolby Atmos-enabled HDMI devices such as sound bars, TVs, or home theater systems.
As detailed by the PlayStation Blog, here’s how to turn on Dolby Atmos:
To turn on Dolby Atmos, go to [Settings] > [Sound] > [Audio Output] > [Audio Format (Priority)], and then select [Dolby Atmos].
The beta also includes more options to quickly find games and console tips, new ways to connect with other players and customize your multiplayer sessions, and support for larger-capacity M.2 SSDs (up to 8TB).
New accessibility features mean you can now assign a second controller to one account as an assist controller, and use two controllers to operate a PS5 as if you were using a single controller. This means you can now play games collaboratively with others, or help a friend or child play a difficult section of a game.
Meanwhile, there is now an option to turn on haptic feedback effects while using your PS5 with your DualSense controller, the DualSense Edge controller, or PSVR2 Sense controller. This means system sound effects for certain events, such as checking a box or when you get a notification or boot up a game, are reflected physically through haptics.
Improvements to social features include a party UI update, which means you can now invite a player into a closed party without automatically adding the player into the group or creating a new group, and Share Screen Preview, which means when someone’s sharing their screen in a party you can join, you’ll now see a preview image of their Share Screen, even before you enter the party. Helpfully, you can now react to messages with emojis.
Other highlights include the ability to search for games in your library, an improvement to Game Help cards, and the ability to mute the PS5 beep sound.
Beta access to the update is limited to those invited in select countries (U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K., Germany and France). Sony plans to release the update globally later this year. If you’re selected, you’ll get an email invitation today when the update is available to download.
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PlayStation's Summer Sale is currently raging on, with up to £80 off a PS5 console, plenty of discounts on PS5 games, and up to £25 off DualSense controllers. You can currently secure the controller for just £39.99 at select retailers, with this exceptional price point reminiscent of the Black Friday offer from the last year.
You might be in for a lengthy wait until November before encountering such a fantastic discount again, so snap up this opportunity while you still can. Most of the colour renditions are currently on sale, granting you a wealth of options to pick from. Plus, to save you valuable time scouring various retailers for the perfect deal, we've conveniently provided direct links just above.
Otherwise, preorders for the limited edition Spider-Man 2 console bundle, DualSense controller, and console covers also went live last week. Unfortunately, the console covers sold out exceptionally quickly at both GAME and PS Direct, but the DualSense (£69.99) and PS5 bundle (£569.99) are still available to preorder. Both are out on September 1.
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Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida helped unveil the 78th Letter from the Producer Live from Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival in Las Vegas, and it revealed the next major updates to the beloved MMO following the Endwalker expansion.
As reported by Nova Crystallis, Growing Light a.k.a Patch 6.5 will arrive in two major parts and will lead up to summer 2024's Dawntrail expansion. This fifth major expansion for Final Fantasy features a summer vacation theme, multiple new jobs, and marks the first step into a "new story" for the game.
Patch 6.5 will arrive in Final Fantasy XIV in early October 2023 and will feature new main scenario quests that will see Zero playing a major part. We don't know much about what the story will tell, but it will tie into Dawntrail and will see the return of familiar faces like Y'shtola, Vrta, and Ryne.
The Lunar Subterrane will be Patch 6.5's new Expert dungeon and, as the name suggests, will take place deep within the moon of what appears to be the Thirteenth shard. Yoshi-P said players should take their time when exploring the dungeon as the scenery will "change drastically" as players adventure through it. There will also be a new trial called the Abyssal Fracture that will pit players against Zeromus.
Players will join up with Thordan and the Heavens' Ward once more for The Singularity Reactor (Unreal), which will see the final boss of Heavensward return for another battle. Furthermore, the third and final chapter of the Myths of the Realm alliance raid will take place in Thaleia and will let players "uncover the tale of the Twelve."
Patch 6.5 will also see the Duty Support updated to include those dungeons that were released after Stormblood. Additionally, Duty Support will be able to be used for all main scenario dungeons from A Realm Reborn to whatever is available at the time of release.
If that wasn't enough, PvP Series Five will begin with Patch 6.5, the Crystalline Conflict will get some updates to the minimap and UI adjustments, a new arena called The Red Sands will be added, and the Island Sanctuary will have new ranks and visions alongside a new gathering area.
In late October, Patch 6.51 will be released and will see the addition of Aloalo Island - the third Variant and Criterion dungeon. This patch will also give Splendorous Tools a new upgrade tier and will continue the story of Grenoldt and Mowen.
In Mid-January 2024, Patch 6.55 will serve as part two of Growing Light and will be the final big update before the Dawntrail expansion is released. There will be a capstone quest for finishing all of Endwalker's tribal quests and Tataru's Grand Endeavor will continue as well.
Somehow Further Hilibrand Adventures will have a new chapter in Patch 6.55, new upgrades to the Manderville Weapons will be added, and the Gold Saucer will see a Fall Guys collaboration that will be detailed at a later time.
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has a wide array of Sonic games, TV shows, merchandise, and even movies (OVA included). It also contains a wide cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and personalities that fans have come to love for generations. Well, three generations, to be precise: the Classic era, the Adventure era, and the Modern era.
In honor of Sonic Superstars coming out in the near future, we’ll be ranking the top 12 characters in the franchise below. Let us know your own opinion in the comment below!
12. Big the Cat
Big is a gentle giant who prefers to spend his days fishing in peace with his amphibian friend Froggy by his side. He only steps out of his comfort zone and jumps into action when his friends are in danger — or Froggy goes missing.
He may not be the brightest bulb in the box, but he makes up for his lack of intelligence with brute strength — raw power he doesn’t know he has. He also tends to show up in places you least expect, blissfully unaware of the background noise.
11. Espio the Chameleon
Espio is a ninja warrior with military-style discipline thanks to his extensive Ninjutsu training. His speed and stealth (he’s a chameleon, after all) gave him a penchant for being a daredevil, relishing danger in every enemy encounter to polish his ninja skills, which are valuable assets of the Chaotix Detective Agency.
Though calm and collected at first glance, Espio has a strong sense of justice and a burning desire to thwart all evil, even threatening Dr. Eggman’s life at times. He gets in touch with his soulful side during his off time, playing the shamisen and writing poetry. No wonder he played the poet in The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog.
10. Blaze the Cat
A princess hailing from the Sol Dimension and guardian of the Sol Emeralds, Blaze is gifted with the ability to control fire however she sees fit. She once saw her flames as a curse because kids teased her for her initial inability to control them and it made her shoulder all her royal duties alone. Still, after spending time with Sonic and the others, she saw them as a blessing and learned the true meaning of friendship.
Due to her position as a royal, Blaze tends to conduct herself elegantly and orderly, yet she hates being addressed as “Your Highness.” Don’t lie to her; she will see through you and burn you.
9. Dr. Eggman
As a mad scientist possessing an ultra-genius IQ of 300, Dr. Eggman uses his robotics expertise to build the machines and weapons necessary for him to crush Sonic and take over the world and build a utopia named after himself. Even when it seems like he accomplished his goals of world domination, going so far as to create Eggman’s Incredible Interstellar Amusement Park using Wisps, his plans are foiled by Sonic and his friends every time.
Eggman tends to cheat death by defeat by escaping or running away at the last possible moment. Despite Eggman’s animosity towards Sonic, he’s not above helping him out from time to time, working with him to beat Perfect Chaos, the Biolizard, Neo Metal Sonic, and The End.
8. Vector the Crocodile
As the leader of the Chaotix Detective Agency, which he founded with close friends Espio and Charmy Bee, Vector is willing to take any job that pays well. He’s also a great detective, leaving non stone unturned until the cases he works are deemed solved.
Despite appearing tough on the outside, having aggressive manners and being all about money, he has a very kind heart, willing to help those in need for free — even if it means losing the money needed to pay rent and other bills. He never goes anywhere without his trademark headphones, as he loves to listening to music.
7. E-123 Omega
Omega is considered last and most powerful model in the E-100 Series line of Eggman’s robots — at least, that’s what he tells himself. His goals are to exact vengeance against Eggman for wasting his potential by sealing him in an abandoned base guarding the cryogenically sleeping Shadow, who eventually becomes his teammate in Team Dark, and destroying all of Eggman’s robots to prove himself superior.
While he might come across as heartless because he’s a robot, Omega cares very deeply for Shadow and Rouge, and will not hesitate to turn away from his mission to eliminate any threat that comes to them. He has the free will to do so, just like E-102 Gamma.
6. Rouge the Bat
Rouge is the poster child for the term “girlboss,” as she uses her wits and feminine charms to get what she wants at any and all costs. Whether she’s after her precious jewels, like the Master Emerald or other treasures with monetary value, her motivations are always mercenary in nature.
Despite her careless personality, she really has a sense of morality, more than once helping Sonic and the gang save the world from various threats, even kicking some ass herself. She tends to flirt with some people, especially Knuckles.
5. Miles “Tails” Prower
Sonic’s best friend and adopted kid brother, Tails has a scientific genius and penchant for mechanics that rivals Eggman’s. However, his twin tails that earned him the nickname and enable him to fly were the source of his bullying when he was very young, making him very timid until he met Sonic, which caused him to become more confident, outgoing and willing to help him and others with his inventions, including the Tornado to get them places, a fake Chaos Emerald, and a Miles Electric tablet, which has helped translate the Wisps’ language into a binary code that only he can understand and translate for his friends.
Tails’ mechanical skills have impressed everyone, even Wave in Sonic Riders, to the point where they say there’s nothing he can’t build. All he needs is to take one look at a piece of tech, no matter how advanced, to understand it.
4. Knuckles the Echidna
As the last of his species and guardian of the Master Emerald on Angel Island, Knuckles is a brute force to be reckoned with thanks to his tough exterior and spiky knuckles for which he is named. Having lived alone for most of his life, he’s as stubborn as Sonic is flexible, preferring to do things his way and staying determined to see his goals through.
Knuckles’ strength is such that he can punch through walls without breaking a sweat, scale walls and dig into them like a gopher, make objects explode from the impact of his punches, and even run at breakneck speeds that almost match Sonic’s. His ability to sense energy makes him just as good a treasure hunter as Rouge.
3. Amy Rose
If Knuckles is the strongest character on Sonic’s team, Amy is twice as strong. She may be a cheerful and energetic pink hedgehog, but she can swing her mighty Piko Piko Hammer around without straining her muscles. If you cross her or hurt the people she cares about, her strength increases tenfold and she’ll knock you out of the sky.
Amy is Sonic’s self-proclaimed girlfriend, falling in love with the blue blur ever since he rescued her from Metal Sonic in Sonic CD. But since then, she’s grown from damsel-in-distress to an independent young woman who can go up against even the most powerful foes.
2. Shadow the Hedgehog
Shadow was created aboard the Space Colony ARK by Dr. Eggman’s grandfather, Professor Gerald Robotnik, to cure deadly diseases — specifically for Maria, who he formed a special bond with. Unfortunately, Maria was killed by GUN soldiers who raided the ARK to shut down Project Shadow by order of the government, who deemed him to be a threat to humanity. The grief caused by Maria’s death was so immense that when he woke up from cryogenic sleep 50 years later, Shadow vowed vengeance against humanity, only to be persuaded to save humanity and make everyone happy for Maria’s sake.
Despite being the polar opposite of Sonic personality-wise, Shadow’s speed matches his, even when skating around in his trademark metallic air shoes. His ability to use Chaos Control to teleport himself or manipulate time and space makes him even faster. He has a strong sense of purpose, willing to achieve his goals by any means necessary.
1. Sonic the Hedgehog
You knew this author was going to place Sonic at number one. Can you blame her? He’s the fastest hedgehog in the world. He runs at the speed of sound — that’s how he got his name — loves freedom above all else, and lives life by his own rules without caring what others think or say about him.
Sonic always has a positive attitude no matter what situation he finds himself in, won’t sit still for long periods, and always fights injustice and oppression. He’s also always willing help other people in times of trouble and put his own life on the line while doing so — because he’s too fast to die. Plus, he’s got that fantastic spiky hairstyle people would die to emulate. He’s just that cool!
Cristina Alexander is a freelance writer for IGN. She has contributed her work to various publications, including Digital Trends, TheGamer, Twinfinite, Mega Visions, and The Escapist. To paraphrase Calvin Harris, she wears her love for Sonic the Hedgehog on her sleeve like a big deal.
The snowball of games delayed out of 2021 and 2022 has settled in 2023, coalescing into the most exciting games lineup of the decade so far. This year, arguably, marks the proper start of the PS5 and Xbox Series X generation with Unreal Engine 5 support building and an increasing number of developers dropping support for last-gen hardware.
Each of the three console manufacturers has at least one blockbuster release scheduled this year — Starfield for Xbox, Spider-Man 2 for PlayStation, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo — complemented by a generation-best third-party lineup that includes Hogwarts Legacy, Resident Evil 4, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Street Fighter 6, Diablo 4, Final Fantasy 16, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Hades 2, and Mortal Kombat 1.
Halfway through 2023 and already the year has lived up to its lofty expectations: 44 games have received a review score of 8 or higher from IGN, including three 10s. Click through the gallery below or continue scrolling for our list of the best-reviewed games of 2023 so far.
This list only includes standalone software; despite qualifying scores, expansions/DLC (e.g.,Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania) and hardware (e.g.,PSVR2) are not included. This list will be updated weekly as new releases receive qualifying review scores.
Review Score: 8 (“Great)
These games leave us with something outstanding to remember them by, usually novel gameplay ideas for single-player or multiplayer, clever characters and writing, noteworthy graphics and sound, or some combination thereof. If we have major complaints, there are more than enough excellent qualities to cancel them out.
Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp
From our review: With nicely redone graphics and excellent music bringing the classic turn-based tactical action up to modern standards, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a great return for this long-neglected series and gives me hope for a follow-up that includes the DS games. While there isn’t much variety in the game modes, Advance Wars’ depth comes from the number of variables you can adjust to make every match feel unique. The biggest miss is the lack of multiplayer matchmaking, which makes it harder to get into a game than it ought to be in 2023, but at least you can play online. Playing against the AI will keep me interested in the short term, but I predict the inability to play against random opponents online will limit my spontaneous play sessions. However, the sheer number of maps, playable COs, and options for each match means that when I do, it's sure to be a unique experience. – Jada Griffin
Age of Wonders 4
From our review: As much as I enjoy building a legacy in a 4X game before starting over to do it all again, the fact that my legacy follows me in Age of Wonders 4 feels much more rewarding. And the faster pace of its very strong campaign mechanics and pretty good tactical battles make it feel like I can write a new chapter of this saga in a reasonable amount of time and still have time to do something else on my day off – especially with the very well-done story realms. Cranking all the dials up to maximum weirdness can lead to some edge cases that ruined my fun a bit, but it's not that big of a price to pay for the vast map and empire customization we get to play with. It really is wonderful. – Leana Hafer
Amnesia: The Bunker
From our review: I can't say Amnesia is still a groundbreaking horror franchise like it was at the beginning. The larger story it was building has already been played out with Rebirth. But Amnesia: The Bunker proves that smaller, anthology-style episodes within its universe can still bring the tension and the scares. And Frictional's bag of tricks is far from exhausted when it comes to getting our hearts pounding and making us carefully consider how to use the limited tools available to us. It's not an unmissable experience, but as an Amnesia fan, it definitely sated my appetite for some gut-churning horror and moody, bleak storytelling. – Leana Hafer
Atomic Heart
From our review:Atomic Heart is a deeply ambitious, highly imaginative, and consistently impressive atompunk-inspired attempt at picking up where the likes of BioShock left off – something it’s done with a lot of success. It certainly makes missteps, chiefly with an irritating leading man and a self-indulgent habit of using the same tired tropes it tries to make fun of, but this stern, superpowered, and stringently solo shooter has worked its way under my skin despite these flaws. Atomic Heart didn’t always blow me away, but it definitely has the ticker to punch well above its weight. – Luke Reilly
Company of Heroes 3 Multiplayer
From our review: It doesn't have the bells and whistles that you might consider standard in a competitive RTS in 2023, but the core experience of Company of Heroes 3 is what really matters. What I'm saying here is that CoH3 has heart – it has that special something where moving your units to outplay opponents doesn't just look pretty or mean you've played more hours and memorized the metagame, but genuinely out-thought the other player. A combination of interesting army design, good maps, and RTS fundamentals means I'm confident that playing Company of Heroes 3 multiplayer is going to be a fixture of my time off for years to come. – Jon Bolding
Darkest Dungeon 2
From our review: Interesting turn-based RPG combat keeps Darkest Dungeon 2’s roguelite progression fresh for hours – if you can push past the early, intentionally punishing humps and like it for what it is, rather than the close retread of Darkest Dungeon that it isn't. Its structure may be frustratingly random at times, even so much as to feel meaningless or pointless, but a gambler's spirit can see you through those weird patches of bad luck or directionlessness. Besides, this game would have to be really bad to drag down the vibes of the moody lines and grumbling narration that live at the heart of Darkest Dungeon 2. – Jon Bolding
Dredge
From our review:Dredge erupted out of the left field as 2023’s most unforgettably creepy fishing simulator. Without spoiling anything, its slow dive into Lovecraftian horror intermingles with subtle elements of seabound thrillers like Jaws and Moby Dick, and yet despite its twists, its fishing and sailing mechanics are simple enough to be relaxing – just as long as you don’t stay out past dark. Its colorful graphics, intelligent story, and seafaring sound design are alluring, but calling it a management sim betrays how simple and approachable it is. Though it still may not excite anyone in search of abyssal depths, its world map, upgrade tree, and story offer more than enough interesting decisions of their own to make a 12-hour fishing expedition feel concise. At the same time, a lack of combat and meaningful customization give little weight to its excessive grinding, and these are clear opportunities for improvement on the next voyage. – Gabriel Moss
Exoprimal
From our review: As a familiar-looking hero shooter with dinosaurs added in, Exoprimal is much bolder than it may initially seem. This is a game that I envision many people will play and enjoy for a few hours, feel like they’ve gotten their fill of it, and then move on to something else. But that will be an incredible shame because they’ll never experience Exoprimal’s best content, which is hidden in the back half of its bonkers sci-fi story, and features some of the most surprising and innovative gameplay moments I’ve experienced in a team-based multiplayer game in a long time. I wish it took a little less time to get to those moments, as repetition starts to creep in before they hit, but Exoprimal’s unique PvPvE formula is impeccably designed, features fun and distinct exosuits regardless of what role you play, and is a breath of fresh air in the multiplayer hero shooter genre. – Mitchell Saltzman
F1 23
From our review:F1 23 is a far heartier package than F1 22, with 26 tracks, the enjoyable next chapter of the Braking Point story mode that began in F1 2021, and – for players who love to recline back into the couch and race – the best gamepad handling in the series, ever. The racing-focused secondary career mode F1 World is also likely to be a step in the right direction after last year’s F1 Life for some, although it's equally probable its arcade-inspired, loot-based upgrade system will be divisive amongst traditionalists.– Luke Reilly
F1 Manager 2023
From our review:F1 Manager 2023 proves that Frontier isn’t one and done; it’s a championship contender. Race Replay is an absolute show stealer, and there’s nothing better than solving the strategic puzzle laid out for you in a single go. F1 Manager 2023 is as enjoyable to listen to at normal speed as it is to play, and although you can rush at 16x speed for an entire season in an afternoon if you want, it’s far more relaxing to treat it like an actual race and just chill out and watch. F1 Manager 2023 is a deep sports management experience that understands that racing can be a sport everyone can enjoy and, if you enjoy any type of management game at all, you should consider adding this to your collection. – Christopher Edgerton
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
From our review:Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is a powerful visual novel that mixes a world-bending story with deeply personal stakes. Helpful quality-of-life features like the ability to go back and re-read earlier messages are also as approachable as they are omnipresent. It takes a while to get going, though it also makes familiarizing yourself with its somewhat dense lore easy thanks to a built-in codex that explains most of the in-world jargon required to understand what’s going on. But hidden between Reverie’s magic and metaphors is a story firmly rooted in the power of community, reflecting the resilience of the human spirit itself. – Gabriel Moss
Have a Nice Death
From our review:Have A Nice Death is a punishing but satisfying roguelike with some diabolically tough boss fights. The darkly dorky setting and office humor lend it more than enough charm to make me want to discover more of its world. But it's made significantly more frustrating than it probably needs to be by very stingy long-term progression and limited defensive abilities in comparison to its huge array of fun-to-use offensive weapons. When I wasn't feeling the discouraging void inside dragging me down, I was reveling in the hundreds of ways I could make these visually and mechanically memorable undead wish they never lived at all. – Leana Hafer
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
From our review:The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie is one of the best games in this almost 20-year-old franchise and a great RPG. While its overall story is a bit of a retread, its amazing pacing, and in-depth battle system, make it a satisfying conclusion to the Crossbell and Cold Steel arcs. It also makes good use of its admittedly way-too-large cast of playable characters. That said, newcomers who are unfamiliar with the series will certainly be lost without having played the previous games. However, it's well worth doing so in order to experience one of the best RPG universes ever crafted. – George Yang
LEGO 2K Drive
From our review: One part The Crew 2, one part Mario Kart, and one thousand parts… LEGO parts, LEGO 2K Drive is a wild and whimsical all-ages kart racer that’s buried itself under my skin like the pointed edge of rogue plastic brick underfoot in a messy kid’s bedroom. Better still, it’s one that embraces the total creative freedom real LEGO affords like few games before it, with an incredible custom vehicle creation tool that’s just about worth the price of admission alone. The current inability to share those designs with others is disappointing – particularly in the shadow of another tedious microtransaction store – but LEGO 2K Drive is certainly the fastest and funniest way to rock out with your blocks out in recent memory. – Luke Reilly
Meet Your Maker
From our review:Meet Your Maker is an awesome action game that beautifully executes on a terrific concept. It’s missing some depth in its tools of destruction, has some bugs and wonkiness, and its thin story is a big ol’ nothing burger, but as a starting point for another live-service game from the team that brought us Dead By Daylight, it's extremely impressive. Running through dungeons to best whatever unknown deviousness your fellow player has left for you is a great time, limited only by what the community can concoct, and building your own bases is the ultimate reward for your hard work that never stops being hilarious. As someone who loves a good heist and relishes any opportunity to watch others fall before my evil genius, Meet Your Maker has been hard to put down. – Travis Northup
Resident Evil Village VR
From our review:Resident Evil Village VR is far more than just a gimmicky afterthought, adding enough improvements and tweaks to justify fans of both the series and virtual reality reliving Ethan’s not-so-great European vacation one more time. While the controls be a little cumbersome as you take the time needed to master them and the VR perspective can cause a few awkward viewing angles, this is still a very enjoyable return to an already great game. – Taylor Lyles
Sons of the Forest (Early Access)
From our review:Sons of the Forest takes everything its predecessor did well and does it a little bit better. And considering how much I enjoyed the original, I can easily recommend this strong follow-up. Exploring a huge, beautiful, deadly island through the changing seasons is a treat on its own. The new base building mechanics could entertain me for days without ever touching the main story. And to top it all off, we have smarter and more unsettling enemy behavior paired with thoughtfully improved combat. It's already great, and it's still in Early Access. With some healthy performance optimization and shining up of an impactful but sloppy ending, it could become incredible. – Leana Hafer
Trepang2
From our review:Trepang2 is a delightful tribute shooter that brings the relentless yet intelligent and often creative action of games like F.E.A.R. to the modern standards of 2023. Its diverse enemy encounters and smart level design are top-notch, though it’s less successful when it occasionally dips into lukewarm survival-horror elements, and that’s when it becomes apparent that it could’ve really used a stronger story and better scares. In light of that, it’s wise that it leans harder on action than stealth throughout, often keeping pace with the best first-person shooters when firefights heat up. However, it still ends a bit more quickly than I’d have hoped, even after padding out its length in higher difficulty modes and side missions. Trepang2 feels like a strong prototype for a Trepang3 that pairs this great action with a less paint-by-numbers story and an extended campaign, but in the meantime, I’ll happily go back in and play it all over again with the myriad cheats I’ve already unlocked. – Gabriel Moss
Viewfinder
From our review: What Viewfinder lacks in story substance and compelling characters it more than makes up for via the pure, mind-boggling exhilaration of its perspective-warping puzzle solving. Its superb, photo-based environmental deformation doesn’t just break ground – it bends and stretches it into entirely new shapes and forms in the wake of each puzzle completed, while also introducing regular game-changing parameters that forced me to continually think outside the frame of my shots. The ability to transport yourself into paintings and screenshots makes for a journey that consistently captivates in between each carefully considered camera capture, and the rapid rewind function emboldens you to get creative with puzzle solutions without fear of retribution. Spellbindingly surreal and stimulating to the end, Viewfinder is the freakiest form of photo mode in which every snap is a happy one. – Tristan Ogilvie
Wild Hearts
From our review: If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Koei Tecmo’s Omega Force is using Wild Hearts to flirt hard with Capcom right now. But using a beloved game as the template for a new one isn’t necessarily a bad thing, and Wild Hearts manages to introduce plenty of fun new ideas to the Monster Hunter formula while recapturing it well enough to stand proudly alongside the series that so clearly inspired it. The way it simplifies and streamlines things makes for a slightly shallower package, but its karakuri building adds a fresh new way to interact with the map in its place. And while its lower monster variety is certainly disappointing, I’m still having enough fun that I’m excited to party up with some friends and dive back into both challenging endgame fights and fanciful karakuri decorations alike. – Tom Marks
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
From our review:Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s combat plays very differently from Team Ninja’s own Nioh games – more in the mold of Sekiro than Dark Souls – and yet it manages to excel and falter in just about the same areas. When it comes to the clashing of melee weapons, Wo Long is among the best in the genre, full stop. Its action is fast and thrilling, the options for taking down its ferocious enemies are many and immensely rewarding to master, and its deflection-heavy combat is one of the most satisfying since Sekiro. All of those strengths outweigh an overbearing loot system, poor storytelling, and even a disappointing lack of variety in enemies. If not for that, Wo Long might’ve been one of Team Ninja’s greatest achievements – as it is, it’s simply a great one. – Mitchell Saltzman
WWE 2K23
From our review: Whether you want to experience a TV-inspired story of young wrestling talent rising to glory, chop your way to the top at your leisure, take a guided tour of the most humbling moments in the career of one of the greatest to ever do it, or some other more nerdy diversion, WWE 2K23 is worth pinning down. It’s at least incrementally better in almost every way from last year’s entry in that combat feels more rewarding, flexible, and consequential. Where it overachieves, like in MyGM, it starts to finally restore the feeling that we could be on the ramp watching a new golden age of pro wrestling games make its glorious entrance. – Jarrett Green
Review Score: 9 (“Amazing”)
We enthusiastically recommend that you add these games to your to-play list. If we call a game Amazing, that means something about it seriously impressed us, whether it’s an inspired new idea or an exceptional take on an old one. We expect to look back at it as one of the highlights of its time and genre.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
From our review: You know you’ve just played something special when you’re left with a bittersweet feeling while the credits roll. As I closed the book on Bayonetta Origins, I kept thinking about how it was an absolute joy through and through. From its impressive, fantastical story moments full of childlike charm to its clever platforming puzzles and satisfying battles, this is a superb action-adventure where every piece comes together to create a wondrous playable storybook. Its wild dual-character concept doesn’t really evolve much once you get the hang of it, and maybe its conclusion could have done more to leave a lasting impact. But it’s a journey I’ll cherish all the same, and one that’s been brought to life through a beautiful art style, stellar voice performances, and an outstanding soundtrack. Bayonetta Origins puts a neat little bow on an iconic franchise, and I’m glad we got to see that there was so much more to our beloved witch. – Michael Higham
Dead Space Remake
From our review: With its stunningly redesigned spaceship, smartly and subtly enhanced story, and spectacularly reimagined action scenes, Motive Studio has managed to successfully breathe new life into the seminal sci-fi horror universe of Dead Space. Despite the fact I’ve returned to the 2008 original several times over the years and found it to hold up fairly well, my latest journey through the darkened hallways of the USG Ishimura still managed to consistently surprise me and pull me into Isaac’s plight far more than ever before, while still satisfying my desire to butcher undead astronauts with an enjoyable arsenal of wildly unsafe mining tools. It’s clear that this superb Dead Space remake has been a labour of love for the team at Motive Studios, who’ve very carefully balanced innovation and renovation with preservation, and to their credit the end result is undoubtedly the definitive way to experience – or re-experience – one of the best survival horror shooters that Capcom never made. – Tristan Ogilvie
Diablo 4
From our review:Diablo 4 is a stunning sequel with near perfect endgame and progression design that makes it absolutely excruciating to put down. The story is a pretty big disappointment despite still being a noticeable improvement over Diablo 3 and there are some annoying bugs that need squashing, but the combat, the loot game, and both the sights and sounds of this world are impressive enough to smooth over those rough edges. Diablo 4 takes the strategy of refining things the series already did so well rather than giving it a more substantial overhaul, and that careful and reverent path has shaped this massive sequel into one of the most polished ARPGs ever created, which makes slicing through the legions of the damned a hell of a good time. – Travis Northup
Final Fantasy 16
From our review:Final Fantasy 16 will very likely be looked back upon as a turning point for mainline Final Fantasy games, taking its combat fully in the direction of an action game, but I hope that conversation doesn’t overshadow its dark and captivating tale, memorable characters, and the innovative ways in which it helps you keep track of it all. The Active Time Lore feature is incredible, and should be standard for all story-driven games going forward, and while the combat may not live up to the sky high standards as some of the best games in the character action genre, among other action RPGs, it’s near the top of the heap. Pair all of that with one of the best soundtracks of the year, incredible performances from top to bottom, and drop dead gorgeous visuals, and you’ve got a game worthy of an orchestral Final Fantasy victory fanfare. – Mitchell Saltzman
Fire Emblem Engage
From our review: It’s no small feat that Fire Emblem Engage is able to tell a simple-but-fun story that celebrates the vast history of its series in a way that doesn’t rely on prior knowledge of that legacy. Building the perfect team of diverse characters and pairing them with the Emblem Rings of past heroes allows for tons of customization and strategy, and blasting through the enemy ranks with their special powers is always immensely satisfying. Both its main and side missions provide a good deal of challenge, and clever twists and obstacles offset a reliance on overly familiar mission objectives. Couple all that with a suite of quality-of-life improvements that immediately feel vital and Fire Emblem Engage proves itself worthy enough to be counted alongside the legacy it honors so well. – Brendan Graeber
Gran Turismo 7 VR
From our review:Gran Turismo 7 is the same amazing simulation-focused racer it always has been, but playing in a PlayStation VR2 headset has elevated it in ways I wasn’t expecting. Driving its intense and alluring races in VR adds such a high level of tactility that you can physically feel the tweaks you make to your car, demystifying a lot of the otherwise intimidating optional customization for the average player. It also looks stunning, making up for flat menus and the lack of interactivity in its cabins with impressive lighting and audio alike. If you’re buying a PlayStation VR2 headset anyway, and you had to buy just one game to keep you busy for an indefinite amount of time, make it this one. – Gabriel Moss
Hi-Fi Rush
From our review: I swear Hi-Fi Rush could be a premier cartoon series. It’s got best-in-class animation, endearing heroes to cheer for, and villains you love to hate, all wrapped in good-natured humor. But on top of that everlasting charm, it turns a dynamic rock soundtrack into its greatest weapon, putting meticulous detail into syncing the beat to all aspects of the experience. It gives combat a uniquely satisfying momentum that other stylish-action games don’t offer, even when the platforming and targeting system drop a couple notes along the way. Hi-Fi Rush is a memorable journey that marches to the beat of its own drum and without a doubt stands among the action greats. – Michael Higham
Hogwarts Legacy
From our review: In nearly every way, Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter RPG I’ve always wanted to play. Its open-world adventure captures all the excitement and wonder of the Wizarding World with its memorable new characters, challenging and nuanced combat, and a wonderfully executed Hogwarts student fantasy that kept me glued to my controller for dozens of hours. It’s certainly weighed down by technical issues, a lackluster main story, and some poor enemy variety, but even those couldn’t come close to breaking its enchanting spell over me. – Travis Northup
Honkai: Star Rail
From our review:Honkai: Star Rail is the best free-to-play game of the year so far. Its stellar storytelling and satisfying progression systems offer dozens of hours of content that a HoYo newcomer can enjoy, even without paying for gacha items or having played Honkai Impact 3rd or Genshin Impact. Combat boasts layers of strategy for those willing to dig into details without barring more casual players from enjoying it. Its worldbuilding also expands outside of the main story into the side missions and interactable objects, making an already captivating world even more lively. It surpasses even Genshin in my mind, and I can see myself playing even months from now. – Jess Reyes
Humanity
From our review:Humanity is a beautiful, modern reimagining of Lemmings that feels as esoteric and artsy as Enhance’s previous games, while ambitiously stepping onto new terrain for the action puzzle genre with the pitter-patter of countless little feet. It somehow manages to intermingle platforming, action, and real-time strategy elements with mind-bending finesse, and its open-endedness means I could be sitting here and tinkering with it for years – much like I have with other games with great level creators like Dreams and Little Big Planet. Humanity bursts out of left field with something so unexpectedly brilliant that I can’t help but recommend it to everyone who’s ever enjoyed a puzzle game. – Gabriel Moss
Jagged Alliance 3
From our review:Jagged Alliance 3 is a smartly-built, action-packed throwback tactical extravaganza that I enjoyed the whole way through. Its madcap sense of humor is very hit or miss – for me, it's usually miss. But for the most part, that doesn't hurt its ability to tell a story with just enough intrigue to keep you guessing, while not overcomplicating things too much. The huge variety of distinct characters, hand-built tactical maps, and objectives assure that a long campaign never goes stale, with limited but meaningful merc progression that let me build my dream squad and play almost exactly how I wanted to, with the added tension of trying to keep them alive through each combat encounter. If you know your way around a squad management game you may want to turn the campaign difficulty up a notch for your first playthrough, but even when you're rolling in cash, this lead-slinging blow-out is a hell of a good time. – Leana Hafer
MLB The Show 23
From our review: After a somewhat disappointing 2022, it’s amazing how far forward Sony San Diego has pushed MLB The Show 23. It seems like every element has received attention, whether its the improved scouting in the Franchise mode, updates to match the current MLB rulebook, or a vastly more helpful practice mode. This remains a gorgeous showcase for baseball, with some of the most lifelike sights and sounds to behold in a sports game. It remains to be seen if Sets and Seasons in Diamond Dynasty will frustrate in the long run, but the crowning achievement this year is the Negro Leagues mode. This playable piece of baseball history is a triumph, presented with care, grace, and attention to detail. It’s courageous and bold, like the pioneers it highlights, and it’s astonishing to experience something so affecting from a baseball game. If for nothing else, that alone makes MLB The Show 23 a must-play. – Justin Koreis
Pikmin 4
From our review: Like the three wonderfully weird mainline games before it, Pikmin 4 has once again captured my heart with its charming creatures that fearlessly follow commands regardless of their own well-being. The difficulty leans a bit too much toward the easy side, but all-new features like ability upgrades, a pair of new Pikmin, and our loyal sidekick Oatchi add some variety to the traditional gameplay by offering options other than the grab-and-throw Pikmin formula of the past. Coupled with the largest number of enemies to battle, treasures to collect, and awesome post-game content that incorporates some great callbacks to the earlier games, I’m left with not just a positive outlook on Pikmin 4, but the direction the series is heading as a whole. – Jada Griffin
Pizza Tower
From our review:Pizza Tower is a very special 2D platformer that transcends its inspirations and becomes something even greater. It’s a short ride, and it’ll be most appealing to those who are keen to restart levels in an effort to improve their score, but even if that’s not you, there’s a ton to like here. It is one of the most straight up fun and refreshing platformers I’ve played in recent memory, sporting an unforgettably unique art style, excellent animations, immensely rewarding platforming, wonderfully creative level design, a joyful sense of humor, and one of the best soundtracks of the year so far. Move over Wario, Peppino Spaghetti is-a number one now. – Mitchell Saltzman
Remnant 2
From our review: It’s astounding to think that if I were to create a list of my favorite soulslikes, my favorite looter shooters, and my favorite procedurally generated games, Remnant 2 would appear on all of those lists. This is a triumphant sequel that doesn’t just reimagine the soulslike genre as a co-op looter-shooter, but absolutely nails that concept in nearly every way – including many that the original did not. With completely engrossing combat, challenging and memorable boss fights, ultra-dense buildcrafting options, incredibly cool procedurally generated levels, and a clever multiversal concept that allows for a ton of different adventures in one package, it’s very likely going to become one of my most-played games this year. No matter which part of the multiverse you find yourself in, you should do yourself a favor and play this gem. – Travis Northup
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
From our review:Star Wars Jedi: Survivor takes what Fallen Order achieved and wall-runs with it, then double-jumps and air-dashes straight into an epic lightsaber battle. Rather than taking us back to square one to begin Cal’s journey as a Padawan again, we’re trusted with control of a full-fledged Jedi Knight who we can grow into a master of superhuman mobility and fantastic and challenging combat. With a new set of larger, more diverse, and densely packed worlds to explore and a memorable cast of returning characters, Survivor tells a story that may be predictable but is still fun and at times emotional to watch play out. Launch performance issues aside, it’s a sequel that does virtually everything better than the original – which was already an exceptional Star Wars game. If Respawn makes one more like this it’ll complete the best Star Wars trilogy in 30 years, hands down. – Dan Stapleton
Street Fighter 6
From our review: Street Fighter games are always benchmark moments for the 2D fighting game genre, but Street Fighter 6 feels extra special. The Drive System is an incredible addition to the fighting mechanics that gives you a veritable Swiss Army knife of options and meter-management decisions right from the start of every single round, the starting roster is the best Street Fighter has ever seen, its online netcode through three betas has been impeccable so far, and the number of smaller details that it nails right out of the gate is unprecedented. It’s so good that even the poor story and extremely slow progression of the single-player World Tour amounts to only a jab’s worth of damage on its metaphorical health bar. Whether you’re completely new to fighting games or are a seasoned vet, Street Fighter 6 is a must play. – Mitchell Saltzman
System Shock
From our review: Where many modern games invite you to sit back and enjoy the ride, System Shock wants you to sit up and experience the SHODAN. Tweaking the technical workings of Citadel station to come out on top and foil SHODAN's machinations is just as compelling as it ever was, making the original System Shock one of gaming's classics for a very good reason. Nightdive's remake masterfully brings most of the aspects that haven’t aged as well into the present day, with excellent new graphics and nearly all the modern gameplay conveniences you could want. Get out there and give her hell, hacker. – Jon Bolding
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
From our review:Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is full of charm and nostalgia alike, with cutesy versions of my favorite Final Fantasy characters and excellent remixes of the iconic songs that accompanied them. The light RPG mechanics, coupled with traditional rhythm mechanics, is easy enough to get into and deep enough to entertain fans of both. It's a little bit of a letdown that there isn't any storyline for your party of heroes to follow or another hook to keep me playing beyond beating my own scores in Endless mode, but its impressive tracklist makes Theatrhythm Final Bar Line an enjoyable way to listen to and play along with the most memorable songs from the Final Fantasy series. – Jada Griffin
Review Score: 10 (“Masterpiece”)
Simply put: this is our highest recommendation. There’s no such thing as a truly perfect game, but those that earn a Masterpiece label from IGN come as close as we could reasonably hope for. These are classics in the making that we hope and expect will influence game design for years to come, as other developers learn from their shining examples.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
From our review:The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an unfathomable follow-up to one of the greatest games ever made, somehow improving upon it in nearly every way – be that with simple quality-of-life improvements, a genuinely exciting story, or wildly creative new building mechanics that make you rethink what is possible. It both revamps old ground and introduces vast new areas so immense it somehow makes me wonder if Breath of the Wild was actually all that big, with an almost alarming number of tasks to complete, mysteries to discover, and delightful distractions to keep you from ever reaching that place you naively thought you were headed. Nintendo has followed up a triumph with a triumph, expanding and evolving a world that already felt full beyond expectation and raising the bar ever higher into the clouds. – Tom Marks
Metroid Prime Remastered
From our review: Metroid Prime has been one of my favorite games for decades, but I’m still shocked that its bones are so strong. 21 years later, in 2023, Metroid Prime Remastered had to do so little beyond modernizing the controls and updating the graphics to become one of the best games you can buy once again. This ultimate solo mission is a respite from the noise of hint-giving companions and lengthy cinematic cutscenes that make up much of today’s single-player games. Those things have their place, but Metroid Prime Remastered shows that you can tell a story and create a grand adventure by building an amazing world and creating unique and fun tools to explore it with. I strongly encourage you to delve into Metroid Prime Remastered, and get lost. – Samuel Claiborn
Resident Evil 4
From our review: Whether you're a fan of the original or a newcomer with a hankering for some action-heavy horror of the highest quality, Resident Evil 4 is like a parasite-riddled Spaniard: a total no-brainer. Its combat is friction-free but no less stress-inducing thanks to its ferocious cast of creatures, its story rapidly shuttles through a series of action scenes that are diverse in structure but uniformly unwavering in intensity, and its world is rich in detail and full of fun and often snarling surprises. Its improvements over the original are too numerous to list, from simple quality-of-life changes to completely overhauled boss fight mechanics, and with the exception of the disappointingly diminished personality of the merchant, the team at Capcom has barely put a foot wrong. Whaddaya buying? Only the most relentlessly exciting Resident Evil adventure of all time that’s been rebuilt, refined, and realised to the full limits of its enormous potential. A wise choice, mate. – Tristan Ogilvie
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This deal has returned! As part of its Black Friday in July sale, Dell is offering the Xbox Series X gaming console for only $449.99. That's 10% off the normal $500 cost. This was the best Xbox Series X deal we saw during Amazon Prime Day. It had expired earlier on Tuesday, but it appears to be back for one last hurrah.
10% Off Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X is a current generation system able to drive 4K games at up to a glorious 120fps. It is technically a more powerful system than the PS5 and games that are compatible with both consoles usually perform better on the Xbox console. Compared to the $300 Xbox Series S, the X features more powerful hardware to enable it to run games in 4K (the Xbox Series S runs games at 1440p). The Xbox Series X also has a disc drive that can play 4K Blu-ray movies and physical game media. The Series S doesn't.
The developer of Remnant 2 has promised to improve the game’s performance following its huge launch.
The well-received looter-shooter soulslike is currently the second best-selling game on Steam, up 14 places since last week. Remnant 2 has enjoyed a significant launch on Valve’s platform, with close to double the amount of concurrent players than Remnant: From the Ashes had at launch. At the time of publication, Remnant 2 was the 12th most-played game on Steam with 53,848 concurrent players and a peak today of 82,872.
Developer Gunfire Games said it was “humbled” and “grateful” for the overwhelmingly positive response from the community, while acknowledging a “small portion” of players have encountered some bugs.
“We know that encountering bugs and glitches can be frustrating and can hinder your excitement for the game,” development director Ben Gabbard said in a blog post. “We take these issues incredibly seriously, and our team is working to identify and address these issues as quickly as possible.
“Since we’ve launched, we’ve already addressed some early issues that have popped up such as progression blockers in the Labyrinth and Nightweaver’s Web and issues with the Waterharp Puzzle. We will continue to work to deliver fixes for remaining issues over the coming days and weeks.”
Gabbard outlined some of the issues Gunfire is currently looking at:
Improving overall performance
Addressing crashes and issues with higher end systems
Addressing issues with the trait system
Other Progression blockers and missing items
And other fixes
Some of these fixes are coming in hot. In a tweet, Gunfire warned players not to use the Orb of Undoing if you have negative trait points, or the points will be gone forever.
— Remnant 2 - Europe (@Remnant_Game_EU) July 27, 2023
“Thank you for your support and understanding,” Gabbard continued. “We are determined to make Remnant 2 an unforgettable adventure for all players, and we will continue to refine and improve the game.”
In a tweet, Gunfire issued an update on the PS5 co-op issues: “While it does work for some of you, others can't join or invite their friends. Rest assured that we're still working to get this fixed for everybody. Thank you for your patience!”
While the first Remnant did well enough to justify a sequel, it’s clear Remnant 2 has attracted a much larger audience across PC and console. IGN’s Remnant 2 review returned a 9/10: “Where Remnant: From The Ashes was a strong first draft, Remnant 2 is a revolutionary sequel and a sterling manifesto for the looter-shooter soulslike,” we said.
One of the most-requested features so far is crossplay. At launch, Remnant 2 does not have crossplay between PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Gunfire has yet to announce plans to add the feature.
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
“Drop into Call of Duty: Warzone to experience the worldwide reveal for Call of Duty 2023 in a limited-time event,” reads a note on the Call of Duty blog.
“Join the ranks of Shadow Company to take on Konni forces and secure the chemical weapon threat before it’s too late. Stay tuned to Call of Duty channels for more details about the upcoming reveal.”
That’s all we have for now, but players are speculating the reveal event will see players help Shadow Company capture missile silos across Al Mazrah, defend them from enemies, then exfil with a gas canister. Narratively, Graves, the antagonist of the Modern Warfare 2 campaign, is alive and kicking, and Farah and Alex have to work with the CEO of Shadow Company to fend off the Konni Group.
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The rumored MWIII reveal event will have you helping Shadow Company capture missile silos on Al Mazrah while defending those silos from enemies. You will be invading a bunker located under Observatory in search for a Gas Canister which you will exfil with. pic.twitter.com/6TtjuYE5dF
One big question going into this reveal event is the fate of the Al Mazrah map. In April 2021, Activision nuked the then current day Verdansk, leaving players to battle in 1984 Verdansk. Will Activision replace Al Mazrah?
This is all part of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Season 5, which kicks off August 2. It adds a number of new features and content, but the headline is the surprise addition of rappers Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dog, as well as Lara Croft from Tomb Raider on PlayStation platforms.
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
Hold the front page, PS5 consoles are officially on sale right now. Not only that, but it's a proper standalone discount as well, not a bundle deal like we've seen before. As part of PlayStation's Summer Sale, PlayStation 5 consoles have seen an impressive discount of up to £80 in the UK. The PlayStation has been a massive success for Sony, selling over 40 million units as of July 16, 2023, putting it only slightly behind the sales pace of PS4 (likely due to the previous semiconductor shortage).
But this shortage is absolutely over, and with the console well stocked it's also now on sale. In the UK, The console can now be bought for £404.99 from Amazon or John Lewis, and £399 from retailers like Argos, Currys, and ShopTo. There is currently no word on a discount in the US, but we're anticipating this will happen sooner or later so keep an eye on this page or @IGNDeals for further updates.
Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle and its accessory preorders are also live today at 10 AM local time, or 7 AM PT in the US, so it's a big day for PlayStation owners. We'll leave all the relevant links you need here but don't forget that there are also a bunch of other deals to check out today for PlayStation fans in the UK.
This includes games like The Last of Us on sale, new deals on DualSense Controllers, and even discounts on PS5-compatible SSDs. For folks in the US, we've already got a handy PlayStation deals roundup to explore, but as we're nice we'll also add a few of the new deals in here once they go live.
