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How Dead Island 2 Was Brought Back From the Dead | IGN Inside Stories

Nine years, three developers, one sequel. This is the Inside Story of Dead Island 2. http://dlvr.it/SnJ8rM

These Expensive Headphones Come With Controversial Waifus

In nearly every niche online community, there are two kinds of people: those who like the porn related to their obscure interests, and those who don’t. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SnJ8fJ

Vampire Survivors Is Getting an Animated TV Show

Story Kitchen is partnering with Vampire Survivors creator Luca "Poncle" Galante to bring the gothic world of his viral video game to television. http://dlvr.it/SnFzyY

AI Character Face-Off: The Winner Revealed

As part of IGN’s AI Week, we asked you to help us decide which AI character from across movies, TV, and games was the best of them all. Now, after thousands and thousands of 1v1 battles with matchups like R2-D2 vs. HAL 9000 and GLaDOS vs Wall-E, the ultimate AI character has been chosen. http://dlvr.it/SnFzvg

Fortnite Adds The Sexiest Version Of Anakin Skywalker

Fortnite is adding to its extensive Star Wars collaboration collection with a brand-new (and very sexy) Anakin Skywalker skin. The skin will debut on May 2, just two days before Star Wars Day (which is May the 4th, duh). Read more... http://dlvr.it/SnC7DX

May Savings promotion comes to PlayStation Store

The May Savings promotion comes to PlayStation Store on April 26, bringing with it a vast selection of titles discounted for a limited time*. That includes the likes of WWE 2K23 Standard Cross-Gen Edition (25% off), EA Sports Madden NFL 23 for PS5 (70% off) and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla PS4 & PS5. (75% off). That […] http://dlvr.it/Sn847Q

PSA: Star Wars Jedi Survivor Spoilers Have Leaked Online

The highly anticipated Star Wars: Jedi Survivor from EA's Respawn Entertainment isn't out for another few days, but heads up, spoilers have already leaked online. http://dlvr.it/Sn506t

The Week In Games: Galactic Refugees And Stone-Age Life Sims

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Simpsons Fan Reveals Secret Joke In 31-Year-Old Episode

Die-hard Simpsons fans have a near encyclopedic memory of every joke and reference throughout the animated series’ decades-long run. Except for one. A punchline in the third season was basically impossible to hear until someone recently used audio software to decode it over 30 years later. Read more... http://dlvr.it/Sn1zGQ

Daily Deals: Preorder the Zelda: TOTK Switch OLED, Save on Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and More

The daily deals for Sunday, April 23 include a Tears of the Kingdom preorder for $59.99 ($10 cheaper than everyone else), a $10 preorder discount on Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and a whole lot more, including the still-available preorders for the Nintendo Switch OLED Tears of the Kingdom Edition. Cheers! Preorder The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch) for $59.99 Tears of the Kingdom is out on May 12, and it costs $69.99 nearly everywhere. SuperShop has a nice discount though, costing just $59.99 when you use our exclusive coupon code "IGNZLDA". SuperShop used to be called Daily Steals. They are a legitimate site; we've ordered physical games from them ourselves in the past and they've always arrived in new, unopened condition. Preorder the Nintendo Switch OLED The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition Right Now The Nintendo Switch OLED Tears of the Kingdom Edition console is out in less than 2 weeks. Preorder it at Amazon or Best Buy for $

Daily Deals: You Can Preorder Tears of the Kingdom and Jedi Survivor Each for $59.99

Just because it's the weekend doesn't mean there aren't some good deals going on right now. You can still use the code IGNZLDA to secure The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $59.99, plus one of the best low-cost TCL 4KTVs is back down to its must-grab sale price. Here are the bestb deals for April 22, 2023. Use Code 'IGNZLDA' to Save $10 on Tears of the Kingdom There are few games as anticipated in 2023 as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and I'm not just speaking for myself here. The vast majority of people are pretty stoked on it, and those who aren't don't need to explain themselves. To each their own, I say. Use the code IGNZLDA to get $10, making it the same price as every other new Switch game. Save $10 on Jedi Survivor Preorders at Newegg Here's another massive game hitting soon. Jedi Survivor comes out April 28, and if you preorder it for Xbox at Newegg and use the code SWSVV you can save $10, which is pretty gr

Disney Speedstorm Early Access Review

Disney Speedstorm is a fundamentally good kart racer currently buried beneath so much gacha garbage and so many currencies that it almost seems like a parody of the entire free-to-play genre. http://dlvr.it/SmtnPK

Humanity available Day 1 as a PlayStation Plus Game Catalog title, out May 16

Move over “International Pickle Day,” May 16 has a new number one claim to fame: it’s the launch day for Humanity! Better yet, it’ll be available on Day 1 as part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog’s May lineup, available at no additional cost to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members. Whether you own a […] http://dlvr.it/SmqymL

Shaping God of War (2018)’s climactic boss encounter with Baldur

It has been five incredible years since God of War (2018) came out and more since our team at Santa Monica Studio was deep in development on the game. Since then, we’ve released the game’s NG+ mode, next-gen updates, a PC port, and a sequel you might have heard of called God of War Ragnarök. None of this would have been possible without the enduring and enthusiastic support you’ve shown us over the years. To mark the five-year anniversary of God of War (2018), our team wanted to celebrate the occasion with you by taking a deep dive behind the scenes into the creation of the climactic boss fight against Baldur. Big-time spoilers for God of War (2018) ahead! Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Strange(r) Beginnings The Stranger, later revealed to be Baldur, is the first character you meet after being introduced to Kratos and Atreus. He comes calling with an agenda that im

This Mom Didn't Know She Was In A $250K Candy Crush Tournament, But She's Killing It

Erryn Rhoden is an ordinary person who works at her family’s roofing company in Columbus, Ohio. She’s also the top-ranked player in her semifinal bracket for the Candy Crush Saga All Stars Tournament, the biggest Candy Crush tournament in history, which she entered by accident. That makes her one of the most… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SmmvGC

The Highs (And Lows) Of Taking Apart My Steam Deck

Note: This is not a guide for taking your Steam Deck apart and is more an example of what not to do. Always use the right tools for the right job and seek out professional repair if you’re not confident in your skills. Read more... http://dlvr.it/Smjpr8

Longtime Halo Developer Frank O'Connor's Departure Confirmed by Microsoft

Microsoft confirmed that Frank O'Connor has departed after 20 years with the Halo series. http://dlvr.it/Smfmqt

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Expected To Pass $1 Billion, Biggest Movie Release This Year

The Super Mario Bros. Movie may be a designer baby that Nintendo and Illumination grew in a lab, but all the aggressive marketing that accompanied the release is clearly paying off. The film hit a new record-setting sales benchmark during the weekend of April 15 and 16 and is expected to surpass $1 billion while it’s… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SmdyV7

(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for April: Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Doom Eternal, Riders Republic and more

Today we’re happy to reveal the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April 2023. All games will be available on Tuesday April 18. Let’s dive in. PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalog Kena: Bridge of Spirits | PS4, PS5 Immerse yourself in a story-driven action-adventure set in a charming world rich with exploration and […] http://dlvr.it/Smdbbd

VR Star Wars Game Looks Absolutely Incredible

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast was first released in 2002. It was, and remains to this day, one of the best Star Wars games ever made, a near-perfect blend of the original Dark Forces’ FPS combat with third-person lightsaber combat that even modern games could take notes from. Read more... http://dlvr.it/Smbq0W

Ukrainian-Made Adventure Game Released As An 'Act Of Resilience Against The Chaos And Horror'

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been a horrific tragedy for tens of millions of people, but as we’ve seen, life still goes on between the bombings. And that includes making, and releasing, new video games. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SmbphY

Xbox Cluttered Home Dashboard Is Getting Changes Following Complaints

Following complaints by the community of it being too cluttered, Microsoft has said it is going to change course on the planned changes to the Xbox Home dashboard. http://dlvr.it/SmbpMt

UK Daily Deals: Knock £15 Off Your Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Preorder Right Now

Save £15 on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom preorders right now with this incredible promo code at Currys. http://dlvr.it/Smb6CM

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fans are Very Excited About Typhlosion, But He Won't be Around for Long

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's latest Tera Raid has trainers around the world very excited as it is the first time Typhlosion - the third evolution of Pokemon Gold and Silver's Cyndaquil - is able to be caught in the games. However, the chance to add Typhlosion to your party won't last long. http://dlvr.it/SmZrq5

Gone in a Split/Second

Some gaming gems get forgotten over time, some never get the chance to be discovered in the first place. Out of all of the games that instantly impressed me when I first played them and frustratingly faded into obscurity, Split/Second surely takes the pole position. Welcome to the third installment of my ongoing column, Forgotten Gems! Black Rock Rocked If you’ve never played Split/Second and you’re into arcade racers, know that it’s not too late. Largely forgotten -- or rather, unknown -- it may be, but it’s still easy to find and play (see bottom of this article). Split/Second was the brainchild of Black Rock Studio, a company formerly known as Pixel Planet, then Black Rock Studio, then Climax Brighton, then Climax Racing, then… Black Rock Studio again. And as you may have guessed, the studio’s story doesn’t have a happy ending. Acquired by Disney in 2006, Black Rock had established itself as a racing game specialist with the MotoGP and ATV Offroad Fury series for THQ and Son

Platformer, multiplayer and music fans: why Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a must-play

PlayStation Plus gets a dose of colorful 3D-platforming fun this month in the form of Sackboy: A Big Adventure. Originally released in 2020 and created by Sumo Digital, the UK-based developer tapped into its previous experiences across platformer and multiplayer genres (LittleBigPlanet 3, Team Sonic Racing) to craft a captivating yarn. Levels are imaginative and […] http://dlvr.it/SmWbNk

Tears of the Kingdom Could Go Full Princess Mononoke With Zelda

In case you’re living under a rock, Nintendo released its final Tears of the Kingdom trailer on Thursday and didn’t disappoint in delivering the hype ahead of its May 12 release. But folks, I’ve gotta tell you, this TotK trailer is not beating the Princess Mononoke parallel allegations. In fact, against my better… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SmSqvf

(For Southeast Asia) The Songkran Sale comes to PlayStation Store

Update: PlayStation Store’s Sale gets a refresh on April 12, bringing with it new titles and add-ons, giving you discounts of up to 80% for a limited time*. That includes FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition (PS4/PS5), Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT (PS4/PS5), ONE PIECE ODYSSEY (PS4/PS5) and Dead Space (PS5). The list is so huge we […] http://dlvr.it/SmPscK

Warhammer 40 000: Boltgun releases May 23, new gameplay details revealed

Hi everyone, Grant Stewart here, lead designer at Auroch Digital. We’re developing Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, a bloody and frenetic homage to the retro shooters of yore, and we are super thrilled to share a new gameplay trailer and announce the game’s release date: May 23! The game is available for pre-orders on PlayStation 5 and […] http://dlvr.it/SmLv7F

Redfall: Exclusive New Details on Jacob's Backstory and Abilities | IGN First

Each of the characters starring in Arkane Studio's Redfall has a unique set of talents, whether they were invented, came with the job, or in Jacob's case, were bestowed mysteriously by a vampire. In the exclusive character trailer above we learn more about Jacob's background and how he gained his supernatural powers. Jacob is an experienced sniper and uses his new abilities in combination with the skills he had prior to arriving at Redfall in his kit. Check out what he's got available to him to fight off former co-workers and vampires below: * Power 1: Raven – Command your raven to fly forward and mark enemies. * Power 2: Cloak – Activate Jacob’s stolen Bellwether Cloak to hide from enemies. * Ultimate Ability: Heartstopper – Summon a ghostly rifle. Use sights to lock onto enemies, then fire to deal heavy damage. Note that while Jacob doesn't have an explicit "movement" ability like Layla's Lift, Jacob's Cloak grants him bonus move speed,

PlayStation Store: March 2023’s top downloads

It’s time to see which top downloads for PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PSVR, and F2P brought in the new season. The US and EU PS5 and PS VR 2 charts saw a lot of horror titles in the top three, while the US and EU PS4 charts were deep in sports action. Heavy hitters like […] http://dlvr.it/SmGSkp

The Best Board Game Tables to Buy in 2023

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Gets Final Gameplay Trailer Ahead of Launch Later This Month

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor has received its final trailer ahead of its launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC later this month. http://dlvr.it/SmDC7w

How to Play the Grand Theft Auto Games in Chronological Order

It’s hard to talk about modern video games without mentioning the influence of Grand Theft Auto. Rockstar’s iconic crime franchise has grown from a controversial PlayStation 1 classic to a universally recognised cultural behemoth, with its most recent entry, Grand Theft Auto 5, becoming the third best-selling game of all time. However, the series didn’t grow into a landmark success overnight. Rockstar has been slowly building its iconic crime series for over two decades, creating hyper-immersive open worlds that players explore for years after their release. With over sixteen Grand Theft Auto games dropping since the franchise began in 1997, new players are probably wondering where to start. To help you get stuck in, we’ve listed every GTA game in chronological order so you can plot the best route through the timeline of this crime-riddled world. Jump to: * How to play in chronological order * The 2D Timeline * The 3D Timeline * The HD Timeline * How to play by release orde

Lord of the Rings Mobile Game Arrives in May

The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth will officially launch on May 10, 2023, on both the Apple App and Google Play stores and will allow players to build a team of heroes and villains from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien to discover the power of a brand New Ring. http://dlvr.it/SmCNcf

14 Of The Best And Most Obscure Secrets We Spotted In The Super Mario Bros. Movie

I watched The Super Mario Bros Movie during its opening week with the intent of writing this Easter eggs and references article, only to realize that the movie is nothing but Easter Eggs and references. A thorough roundup would be indistinguishable from a wholesale rundown of the entire movie. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SmCNLr

Share of the Week: Resident Evil 4 

Last week, we asked you to share crazy and intense moments from Resident Evil 4 using #PSshare and #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:  shitai_ shares a portrait of Leon with his gun drawn surrounded by fire. kaytanaa shares Major Krauser lurking in the shadows XxPAGZxX shares a silhouette of chainsaw man ERI__VP shares a […] http://dlvr.it/Sm9Pyc

Full details revealed for Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0 Season 3, out April 12

With five new Multiplayer maps, four new game modes, and a new Special Ops Raid, prepare for a massive content offering in Season 03 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0. Alejandro and Valeria return to settle the score, Resurgence expands to Al Mazrah, and Ranked Play for Warzone […] http://dlvr.it/Sm6t3W

Get to know the Quen of Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores takes Aloy to the ruins of Los Angeles. The past millennia has seen the metropolis wracked by tectonic and volcanic activity. The result: a dangerous archipelago populated by deadly machines. Among these islands, a large settlement of Quen fight to survive.  Spoiler Alert: Please note this article may contain some […] http://dlvr.it/Sm6sq6

Resident Evil 4 Remake - 6 Big Scenes that Got Cut From the Original

The Resident Evil 4 Remake is here and brings many of the game's elements to the new-generation. But what got left behind? http://dlvr.it/Sm456l

Crusader Kings 3's Next Expansion Arrives in May

Crusader Kings 3's next expansion, Tours and Tournaments, arrives on May 11, adding a ton of lavish events to the game. http://dlvr.it/Sm1QGX

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor hands-on gameplay report – A sequel with galactic improvements

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a galaxy of fleshed-out worlds that aims to surpass its predecessor in every way. The numerous spectacles I witnessed within my three hours playing Respawn Entertainment’s upcoming sequel ranged from dynamic vistas, diverse communities, and an ecosystem of friendlies and enemies that your in-game actions directly impact. Star Wars Jedi: […] http://dlvr.it/SlyP93

Composer & Pop Star Ryuichi Sakamoto Has Died

Ryuichi Sakamoto, the famed Japanese musician and composer, has died at the age of 71. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SlvSqc

RIP: All The Battle Royales That Failed, Flopped, Or Died After Fortnite And PUBG Blew Up

It’s almost poetic that, in a genre built on many people fighting to stay alive until just a few remain, so many battle royale games have launched, flopped, and died over the last few years. Not every new battle royale can find the same success as Warzone or PUBG. In fact, most will be lucky to survive at all. And… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SlsFp5

The Cyberpunk 2077 Revival Just Made CD Projekt Red A Ton Of Money

2022 was apparently a really good year for Cyberpunk 2077 and the company that made it. After one of the most disastrous blockbuster launches in recent history, the open-world sci-fi RPG went on to make even more money last year than the one previous, signaling a staggering turnaround for a franchise that initially… Read more... http://dlvr.it/Slq7z1