Uno Removes Red and Blue Color Cards to Avoid Politics

While video games continue to grapple with whether or not they want to lean into politics, a decidedly less turbulent franchise is making the move to remove all politics from the kitchen table. Mattel Games has released “Uno Nonpartisan,” which removes all the blue and red colored cards from the game and replaces them with purple and orange cards.

Mattel explicitly states on Uno Nonpartisan’s product page that “without Red or Blue cards the focus can stay on the game,” referencing the politicized color spectrum of the Republican party and the Democratic party.

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More Adorable Pokémon Sword and Shield Plushies Revealed

The next batch of Pokemon Sword and Shield plushies have been revealed and they’re adorable.

The Pokémon Company (via Nintendo Life) has revealed five new Sword and Shield plushies that will go on sale from December 14. The plushies include Gossifleur, Eldegoss, Wooloo, Corviknight, and Drednaw.

All five of these plush toys will be available to buy in the Japanese Pokémon Center. If you can’t make it there, don’t worry, as you’ll also be able to buy them from Amazon Japan.

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Half-Life: Alyx Causes Valve Index to Sell Out in the US and Canada

The Valve Index VR headset is experiencing stock shortages in the US and Canada after the reveal of Half-Life: Alyx.

Valve revealed its new VR-only game Half-Life: Alyx on November 21. Now, just a week later, Valve’s own VR headset, the Index, is selling out in the US and Canada.

RoadtoVR reports that from November 27 most of the Index packages listed on the US and Canadian Steam store pages are displayed with “Back in Stock Soon” messages.

That’s three packages in total: the headset, controllers, and Half-Life: Alyx package; headset and Half-Life: Alyx package; and the controllers and Half-Life: Alyx package.

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Veteran Assassin’s Creed Developers Join Google to Work on Stadia Games

Google has hired developers who worked on the Assassin’s Creed series for its first game studio, which will focus on producing Stadia titles.

VGC discovered that some of Google’s first hires for its Stadia game studio in Montreal are those who previously held senior positions on the Assassin’s Creed series at Ubisoft. We’ve confirmed these hires by checking their LinkedIn profiles.

First is Sébastien Puel, who is now the general director of Google’s studio after being the executive producer on Assassin’s Creed for just over 10 years.

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Borderlands 3 Tips and Tricks to be the Best Vault Hunter

Just now getting into Borderlands 3? Be sure to check out these tips and tricks.

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Codemasters Acquires Project CARS Developer

Dirt, Grid, and F1 series developer and publisher Codemasters has announced the acquisition of Slightly Mad Studios, the developer and owner of the Project CARS franchise.

Established in 2009, Slightly Mad Studios developed Need for Speed Shift and Shift 2 Unleashed for EA (plus Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends for Rombax Games) before investing in developing Project CARS and its sequel, which were distributed in partnership with Bandai Namco.

“We are delighted to bring such an incredible racing game developer to the Codemasters family, and this unequivocally establishes us as a global powerhouse in the development of racing titles,” said Codemasters CEO Frank Sagnier alongside the announcement. “We share the same passion and vision and our new partnership will accelerate our growth. With more streaming services coming to market and the next generation of games consoles due in 2020, this is the perfect time for Codemasters to take its next step.”

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Rick and Morty vs D&D Literally Stole Our Butts

Dungeons & Dragons' most bonkers adventure to date, Dungeons & Dragons vs Rick and Morty: Big Rick Energy, was released recently and it's just as wild as you might expect.

Eager to jump through a portal into the mind of mad scientist (and apparently long-time dungeon master) Rick Sanchez, we invited D&D Game Designer Kate Welch, Maude Garrett,  and IGN's own Michael Swaim, Brandin Tyrrel, and Jon Ryan to take on the mantle of Rick, Beth, Morty, Jerry, and the long-time favorite and definitely-not-just-thrown-in-because-the-party-didn't-have-a-tank character Meatface. Kate leads us through a dungeon where we encounter bats, goblins, some very angry pickles, a blue-tined friend (LOOK AT ME), and lose our asses in the process!

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Baby Yoda Is Being Modded Into Star Wars Battlefront 2

A fan is creating a mod that will bring everyone’s favourite new Star Wars character to Star Wars Battlefront 2.

We all want to be closer to Baby Yoda. It’s not enough simply to watch him on the screen with the arrival of each epsiode of The Mandalorian. We want that Baby Yoda merch, too. We need to wear him on our chest. But how about playing as Baby Yoda?

Reddit user Nanobuds1220 has revealed their work-in-progress mod that will bring Baby Yoda to Star Wars Battlefront II. It’s not finished yet - as you can see, his eyes are not nearly cute enough - but it is at least definitely on the way.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Has a Slick Reversible Cover

Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy VII Remake will have a reversible cover. There are also new details and gameplay of Aerith and Tifa combat.

What’s better than one Final Fantasy VII Remake cover? Two, of course. Square Enix has announced on Twitter that all box copies of the game in North America and Europe will have a reversible cover.

As well as the white cover that recreates the classic cover of the original 1997 PS1 game, you’ll be able to flip over to a black cover that simply bears the game’s logo - this is the same as the Japanese physical version’s cover.

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Resident Evil Characters Come to Smash Bros. Ultimate as Spirits This Week

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is hosting a Resident Evil themed spirit event this weekend.

Resident Evil characters are coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on November 29 as part of a new spirit event that will run for five days. That means you won’t be able to fight as them unfortunately.

The four characters from Capcom’s survival-horror series that will be available to grab as spirits are: Albert Wesker, Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and Jill Valentine.

 

Conquer the looming fear! For 5 days starting 11/29, Chris, Leon, Wesker, and Jill will appear on the Spirit Board in Super #SmashBrosUltimate! Check it out! pic.twitter.com/fgHSZgyY8m

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PS5: New Patent Reveals How Players Might Share Game Content

A new patent filed by Sony for a technology called “scene tagging” could suggest the creation and sharing of user-generated content will be a big part of the PlayStation 5.

As spotted by RespawnFirst, Sony Interactive Entertainment had a new patent approved by the United States Patent Office on November 21, 2019 for something called “scene tagging.”

The filing explains that “scene tagging is used to characterize user generated content associated with gameplay information associated with video games,” which means it probably relates to the upcoming PlayStation 5.

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Xbox Scarlett Won't Focus on VR Because ‘Nobody's Asking for It’

Microsoft says that virtual reality isn’t a focus for Xbox Scarlett as there isn’t enough demand for it.

Vice president of gaming at Microsoft, Phil Spencer, has said in a new interview with Stevivor at XO19 that virtual reality isn’t a big part of next-gen console Xbox Scarlett.

“We’re responding to what our customers are asking for and… nobody’s asking for VR,” Spencer said. “The vast majority of our customers know if they want a VR experience, there’s places to go get those. We see the volumes of those on PC and other places.”

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Update: Assassins Creed: Rebel Collection Gets Switch Release Date

Update: Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed: Rebel Collection will arrive on Switch on December 6.

Original story: During Wednesday's Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo announced the the Assassin's Creed: Rebel Collection will be coming to Nintendo Switch.

The collection combines both Assassin's Creed: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed: Rogue. Both games will include all past DLC, plus new features like touch controls and motion aiming. Nintendo showed off Black Flag's sailing combat during this detail, so expect to most likely use the feature there.

Nintendo did not specify a release date for the Rebel Collection.

Nintendo also announced a Doom 64 re-release on the Switch for November and a handful of SNES games coming to Nintendo Switch Online on September 5.

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Google Stadia's Rough Launch Doesn't Mean It'll Be a Bad Platform

Google Stadia has had a rough launch. The new game-streaming service has been live for about a week now, and the best thing we can say is that it works – but just barely. The service is barebones right now, missing not only the features expected to be added next year, but many of the ones Google promised for launch day. There have been issues in fulfillment as well, with many early adopters waiting days to receive access codes, despite pre-ordering months ago.

But a bad launch doesn’t mean Stadia is doomed to fail. There’s plenty of precedents, from game companies to Google itself, of new platforms having trouble out the gate, only to mature into stable, thriving ecosystems. We’re comparing different launches with very different problems, of course, but it’s still worth looking at how companies reacted, whether they listened to their fans, adapted to changing landscapes, or simply had some stars align. Let’s take a look.

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Possible Fable 4 Concept Art Appears Online

Concept art for what could be a new Fable game has been found online before quickly being taken down.

Twitter user Klobrille (via ResetEra) recently discovered the work of Brazilian concept artist Rodrigo Idalino on ArtStation. Among his works was what appears to be concept art for the new Fable game that’s reportedly in development at Playground Games.

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Turn Into a Cyberpunk 2077 Character With New Official Instagram Filters

CD Projekt Red has released some Instagram filters that make you look like a character from Cyberpunk 2077.

If waiting for the Cyberpunk 2077 release date is too much then rejoice in the fact that you can now turn yourself into one of the game’s body-modded characters. Well, almost.

CD Projekt Red has now released four Instagram filters that give you a cybernetic makeover so you can share your hot look from the future with your friends. Want some robot eyes or a metal plate in your face but don’t want to commit to the look forever? Look no further.

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How to Catch a Ditto With Great Stats in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Here's how to get a Ditto from a Ditto Den with fantastic IVs so you can start breeding to your heart's content.

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Xbox One Deal: Get an All Digital Xbox One S and Three Games for $149

If you love Black Friday sales, deals, and huge savings, I have great news for you! Right now you can save $100 and get an Xbox One S 1TB All-Digital Edition bundle with three games at Walmart, all for just $149.

Black Friday Deal: Xbox One S All-Digital 1TB with 3 Games for $149

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If you are ready to embrace the all-digital future, you can save $100 on an Xbox One S All Digital Edition at Walmart. Note that this Xbox One does not have a disc drive, so physical versions of Xbox One or Xbox 360 games won't work. While it normally retails for $249, you can grab one right now for $149 and get Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and a Fortnite pack which includes 2000 V-Bucks, outfits, and more. Order now and get free two-day delivery.

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Xbox One Deal: Get an Xbox One S and NBA 2K20 for $199

If you love Black Friday deals, big savings, and video games, I have some great news for you. Right now you can get an Xbox One S 1TB bundle with NBA 2K20 for just $199, which knocks $100 off the regular price.

Black Friday 1TB Xbox One S with NBA 2K20 for $199

• Get it from Walmart for $199

While it normally costs $299, right now at Walmart you can get a 1TB Xbox One S bundle with NBA 2K20 for just $199, meaning you can save $100 and get free two-day delivery.

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Black Friday is nearly upon us, and you can find all the best deals, both live and upcoming, with our Black Friday deal guides.

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Stadia Games Not Streaming at 4K Is Down to Developers, Says Google

Google has responded to controversy that sparked after it was found that some Stadia games don’t stream at true 4K resolution.

Since Google Stadia came out last week it’s been discovered that the new gaming platform doesn’t stream the 4K versions of Destiny 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2 that are available on other platforms.

Instead, Stadia renders Destiny 2 at 1080p and RDR2 at 1440p and then upscales them to 4K on Chromecast Ultra. This caused some people to complain, as Google vice president Phil Harrison previously said that all Stadia games will support 4K at launch - that isn’t true as two launch games are being upscaled to 4K.

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Magic: The Gathering Reveals New Secret Lair Sets With Wild Art

Next month Wizards of the Coast will bring something totally new to Magic: The Gathering. Starting December 2, a new “sub-brand” called Secret Lair will group existing cards into small collectible sets with strange themes and wild new art styles.

This initiative will kick off with the Secret Lair Drop Series: a collection of seven unique set drops that Wizards calls “a love letter for its fans.” IGN is excited to give you the first look at one of those drops – an adorable cat-themed set aptly named “OMG KITTIES!”

Flip through the slideshow below to see all the cards in this drop, and read on for more details about Secret Lair, the next drops, and more:

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Part 2 Already Being Worked On

Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Tetsuya Nomura has said that Square Enix has "already begun working on" the next part of the episodic remake of his RPG classic.

In a Square Enix blog to accompany a batch of new screenshots of the game, Nomura sought to quell fears that splitting the original game into distinct chunks would make it a much smaller experience:

"Opportunities for discussing our true intentions are few, but with regard to the size of the game that many are asking about – there’s no reason at all to worry. Even in this Midgar portion alone, the density and volume are so great that I had to give directions to lighten them.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake: New Screenshots Released

Square Enix has released new screenshots of Final Fantasy VII Remake, showing off everything from the Chocobo & Moogle summon, to weapon upgrades, to where you can switch to the game's Classic Mode.

Check out all the new images below, and marvel at the fact that Moogles now look quite like koalas:

Developing...

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Red Dead 2 Fans Are Making Their Own Undead Nightmare 2

Modders are working together to bring zombies to Red Dead Redemption 2’s single-player mode.

Now that Red Dead Redemption 2 is on PC, modders have started work on bringing features to the game that fans want - including a sequel to the first game’s Undead Nightmare expansion.

YouTuber jedijosh920 recently uploaded footage of a mod that adds zombies to the Red Dead Redemption 2 single-player campaign. The zombies are shown chasing the player and attacking other characters.

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Take-Two Explains Why It Hasn't Made a GTA Movie Yet, and Probably Won't

Take-Two has revealed why there hasn’t been a Grand Theft Auto movie or TV series yet, and why there probably won’t ever be.

In a recent interview with TheWrap, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed why the game publisher hasn’t put GTA onto the big screen.

“Part of it is, if we were to do something like that, we’d want to have complete creative control to make sure we expressed

in the way we wanted - and that would mean we’d need to finance that motion picture,” Zelnick said.

He then clarified that funding a movie or any other form of on-screen adaptation isn’t the issue, it’s that “we don’t have the corporate expertise to do it, because only a handful of people inside Take-Two have ever worked in that business.”

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Cyberpunk 2077 Will Probably Come to PS5 and Scarlett, But Not at Launch

CD Projekt Red plans on bringing Cyberpunk 2077 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Scarlett, but doesn’t expect it to be ready for the launch of those next-gen consoles. The company also discussed the game’s multiplayer version and its possible monetization.

Speaking at CD Projekt Red’s earnings conference for Q3 2019, senior vice president for business development Michał Nowakowski answered a question from the audience about Cyberpunk 2077 coming to next-gen consoles.

“One may probably safely assume that at some point we may do something with next-gen, however we cannot really be very specific what that may be, when exactly that may be,” Nowakowski said.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Evolve Eevee into All Evolutions

Here's how to get Eevee and evolve it into all evolutions: Sylveon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and more.

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This Early Black Friday Deal on MacBook Air Is Only Good for Today

The Apple MacBook Air is currently at the cheapest price its ever been on Amazon, but it’s only available for the rest of today. Hop on this Apple deal before it’s gone for good at midnight Pacific Time.

For the insanely low (for Apple) price of $679, you can get yourself this 13-inch MacBook Air, which comes with  8GB RAM and 128GB of internal SSD storage. It also features a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel processor, the Intel HD Graphics 6000 card, two USB 3 ports, a Thunderbolt 2 port, and an Sdxc port. If you or a family member wants an Apple laptop but doesn't need a MacBook Pro's graphical strength for video editing and gaming, the MacBook Air is absolutely the way to go.

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How to Unlock New Items and Equipment in Death Stranding

See where and how to unlock new weapons, vehicles, and gear with different facilities and Preppers in Death Stranding.

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PSVR Deal: Get PSVR and 5 Games for $199

If you love Black Friday sales, have I got a deal for you! Starting tomorrow, November 23, at 9 pm PT / 12 am ET, you can save $100 on this incredible PSVR bundle at Walmart, which comes with five games, making this one of the best VR deals you can get.

PSVR Bundle with 5 Games for $199

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Starting tomorrow, you can get a PSVR unit along with Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Skyrim VR, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Everybody's Golf VR, and PlayStation VR Worlds, all for just $199, saving you $100.

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Xbox One Deal: Get Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for $38

If you love Black Friday sales, have I got a great deal for you. Starting tomorrow, November 23 at 9 pm PT/12 am ET, you can take advantage of big savings to get an Xbox One copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for just $38 from Walmart.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Xbox One for $38

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If you don't yet have a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for Xbox One, you can get one for $38 from Walmart starting tomorrow. Taking advantage of this deal to save yourself $22 and get a code for double XP, along with free two-day delivery.

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PS4 Deal: Get Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for $38

If you love Black Friday sales, I have got a great deal for you. Starting tomorrow, November 23 at 9 pm PT/12 am ET, you can take advantage of the savings to get a PS4 copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for just $38 from Walmart.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 for $38

• Get it at Walmart for $38

If you don't yet have a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for PS4, you can get one for $38 from Walmart starting tomorrow. Taking advantage of this deal will save you $22 and net you a code for double XP, along with free two-day delivery.

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PS4 Deal: Get a 1TB PS4 Slim with Three Games for $199

If you love Black Friday deals, you are in luck! Starting tomorrow, November 23 at 9 pm PT/12 am ET, you can save a bunch of cash and get a great deal on a PS4 Slim 1TB bundle, which comes with three of the greatest games of this generation (and the last).

1TB PS4 Slim with 3 Games for $199

• Get it at Walmart for $199

Starting Nov. 23 at 9 pm PT / 12 am ET, you can get a PS4 Slim with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, and The Last of Us: Remastered for just $199, saving you a hundred bucks off the regular price.

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Black Friday is nearly upon us, and you can find all the best deals, both live and upcoming, with our Black Friday deal guides.

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Tesla Cybertruck: Gamers Poke Fun at Elon Musk's Low Poly Truck

Last night, Elon Musk unveiled the next entry in the Tesla series: the “Cybertruck”. Unlike anything else we’ve seen from Musk's line of vehicles before, the Tesla truck resembles something you’d see in an old video game set in the future or sci-fi flick from the late ’90s to the early 2000s.

Of course, gamers all over the internet couldn’t help themselves from sharing images, making memes, and drawing comparisons to look-alikes we've seen in games, TV shows, and movies. Here’s a compilation of the funniest internet reactions to the Tesla Cybertruck, including a very interesting one based on CD Projekt Red’s upcoming game, Cyberpunk 2077.

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Half-Life: Alyx: Every Voice Actor Confirmed and Rumored

Valve officially revealed Half-Life: Alyx, a new, full-length, VR prequel in the Half-Life series. It’s been 12 since the last Half-Life game, so there have been some changes to the voice cast since last we saw Alyx Vance.

As the name implies, Half-Life: Alyx stars Alyx Vance in a new game set between the events of Half-Life 1 and 2. Alyx Vance was originally voiced by Merle Dandridge in Half-Life 2 but will be played by Ozioma Akagha in Half-Life: Alyx.

Dandridge tweeted her congratulations to Valve following the announcement of the new game and expressed gratitude that fans can see Alyx again.

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Darksiders Genesis: The Final Preview

After playing through the first two chapters of Darksiders Genesis, my biggest takeaway is how decidedly unlike Diablo it actually is, despite how Diablo-y it looks. There’s no gear, there are no level-ups, no skill trees, there’s a much more elaborate melee combat system with strong and weak attacks, and really, rather than reminding me of Diablo, it reminded me of the very first Darksiders game, just with a different perspective and a second playable character.

Of course, part of that likely has to do with the fact that in Darksiders Genesis, you can either choose to play as the protagonist of Darksiders 1, War, or his brother, the gun-wielding Strife, who finally makes his playable debut in a Darksiders game. There’s a great split in the abilities and playstyles of the two characters, with War playing almost exactly like his Darksiders 1 counterpart, right down to having mostly the same moves and tools at his disposal. War can deal big melee damage by juggling opponents with air combos, utilize a crowd-clearing AoE special move, and unlike Strife, he can block enemy attacks as well.

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5G Will Bring Google Stadia Virtually Anywhere, Exec Says

While Google Stadia aims to create a compelling package of high-end streaming tech at launch for home users, the impending advent of 5G technology will allow the Stadia to be used almost anywhere, according to Google VP Phil Harrison.

In this month's episode of IGN Unfiltered, Ryan McCaffrey sat down with Google VP Phil Harrison to talk about the Stadia, as well as Harrison's time at Sony, Microsoft, Google, and much more.

"Initially,

going to be

in the home, or wherever you have access to wi-fi or stronger internet signal that would come over from an ISP

, but 5G is not that far away," Harrison said, "5G will be a future unlock, but right now we are a wi-fi and more traditional ISP-driven experience."

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The Witcher Reading Guide: How to Prepare for Netflix's Series

With production on Netflix’s The Witcher now wrapped, it’s only a matter of time before this wild world of wonder and weirdness hits the small screen. However, executive producer and showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich’s adaptation of this beloved fantasy world isn’t tied to the massively successful Witcher game franchise developed by CD Projekt Red and which established its significance in the zeitgeist. Instead, the Netflix show is based on the books by author Andrzej Sapkowski.

Sapkowski has published eight Witcher books since he started writing the series back in the mid-’80s when the illustrious Polish author first submitted Wiedzmín — “The Witcher” — to fantasy magazine Fantastyka.

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Netflix's The Witcher Reveals All 8 Episode Titles

Netflix has revealed the episode- sorry, chapter titles for all 8 episodes of the first season of The Witcher.

Revealed in a thread on Twitter, the titles were accompanied by lines of text that make up a poem, seemingly covering some of the events and characters coming in those same episodes. here's the full list, and the lines they were accompanied by:

 

• The End's Beginning - "A monster slain, a butcher named."
• Four Marks - "We look at a sorceress's earlier days."
• Betrayer Moon - "A picky eater, a family shamed."

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You Can Buy the Last of Us Part 2’s New Concept Art

New concept art for The Last of Us Part 2 has arrived in the form of fine art prints you can buy and hang on your wall.

Dutch art studio Cook and Becker has teamed up with Naughty Dog to sell quality art prints for The Last of Us Part 2. There are four prints in total, with each of them featuring an official piece of concept art made for the game by Naughty Dog artist John Sweeney.

Ellie features prominently in all four pieces, which depict the breadth of her journey and capture the dark tone of the game by setting her against striking weather and gloomy countryside. Joel turns up in one of them and the most adorable of the four shows Ellie sat with her pet dog.

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Resident Evil 3 Remake Rumoured for 2020

Capcom is reportedly working on a Resident Evil 3 remake that’s targeted to come out in 2020.

YouTuber Spawn Wave and Eurogamer report that they’ve heard from sources that a remake of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is in the works.

This is made more likely by the fact that Capcom said it will “explore” more remakes after this year’s Resident Evil 2 - especially as the game was so successful, selling over 3 million copies across PC, PS4, and Xbox One in its first week.

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Call of Duty: Mobile Getting Zombies and Controller Support Overnight

Call of Duty: Mobile is getting Zombies mode and controller support as part of a major update that will roll out overnight.

The official Call of Duty: Mobile account on Reddit has shared the precise dates and times that the shooter’s next update will arrive globally. It’s a big one, too, as it includes one of the most popular game modes in the series' history.

Yes, it will add Zombies mode, as well as new multiplayer maps and controller support across both iOS and Android versions.

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Trover Saves the Universe, From Rick and Morty Co-Creator, Gets Release Date for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

Trover Saves the Universe, the comedic adventure game from Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland and Squanch Games, is being released for Xbox One and Switch after initially being exclusive to PlayStation 4 and PC. The Switch version is out first on November 28, with the Xbox One version landing on December 3, with each getting a special launch discount of 20%.

"We love this IP and we’re really excited that gamers from all sides of the gaming sphere can finally play it," Roiland said. The new versions will include the Important Cosmic Jobs DLC content, which includes new characters, original comedy sketches, the Space Slam arcade game-within-the-game, and more. The existing PS4 and PC versions will be marked down 30% at select retailers starting on November 22 as a Black Friday deal.

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No, Cancelling Stadia Pro Won't Take Away Your Discounted Games

A tweet from the Google Stadia Twitter account has stated that games purchased with a discount provided by a Stadia Pro subscription will be unavailable for users to play if the subscription has lapsed. However, this information is a communication error and is incorrect.

The original statement is in Italian, addressing a question posed to the account. The translation reads: “Hi! We saw your post and we want to help you! Games obtained free or with discounts thanks to the Stadia Pro subscription will no longer be available once the subscription has expired. You can continue playing with the games you have purchased at full price. A greeting!”

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Pokémon Sword and Shield Sells 6m Units Globally in the First Week

Pokémon Sword and Shield has sold over six million units in its first week to become the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch title so far.

The Pokémon Company announced today that Pokémon Sword and Shield has sold over six million units globally in its first week. That includes both digital and physical sales since the game’s release date on November 15.

As translated by industry analyst Daniel Ahmad, the Pokémon Company noted that this smashes the previous record held by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which sold five million units in its opening week. With that title now taken, Smash Bros. Ultimate will have to settle with being the best-selling fighting game ever.

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Fortnite: Dance at the Pipeman, the Hayman, and the Timber Tent Locations

We've found the Pipeman, Hayman, and Timber Tent locations for the Fortnite Week 7 Trick Shot challenges!

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Yu Suzuki Thanks His Fans and Hopes They Want Shenmue 4

Yu Suzuki, creator of the Shenmue series, hopes that he can make Shenmue 4 now that the third game in the series is out.

At the end of Shenmue III, after the credits have rolled, a thank you letter written by Suzuki and addressed to his fans appears on the screen. Metro published the letter in full, but the relevant bit at the end reads: “I sincerely hope that, together, we can continue to spin the tale of Ryo and his adventures in Shenmue 4.”

The wording of Suzuki’s letter alludes to the fact that Shenmue III was only possible due to a successful Kickstarter. Without that initial funding the game would probably not have been realised so it’s understandable that Suzuki is appealing to fans to help him with Shenmue 4.

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Everquest Co-Designer Brad McQuaid Has Died

Everquest designer and producer Brad McQuaid died this week on November 18, 2019. McQuaid was 51.

McQuaid is best known as one of the key designers on Everquest, the highly-successful MMORPG. McQuaid’s death was announced on the Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Twitter account, an MMO McQuaid was working before his death.

It is with deep regret we share that Brad McQuaid passed away last night. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by gamers worldwide.

Thank you for bringing us together through your worlds. Rest in peace @Aradune.

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Some of Stadia's Biggest Supporters Are Turning Against It

After months of build up, Google Stadia was finally released yesterday, but with wide-spread reports of delayed pre-order access codes, some of the streaming service's biggest supporters are already starting to turn against it.

Prior to the release of Stadia, many fans on the r/Stadia subreddit were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the service. A Stadia anticipation megathread was started just a couple of days ago, but it quickly became a sounding board for customers who preordered the Founder's Edition of Stadia to air their complaints about not yet receiving their hardware or, more commonly, not receiving the code necessary to activate their Stadia accounts.

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Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 1 Extended Through Holiday Until February 2020

With Fortnite Chapter 2 well underway, fans are beginning to wonder how long Season 1 will last. After the black hole event that began Chapter 2 left the community and internet in silence, fans have been cautiously optimistic about the "new Fortnite." If you've been enjoying Chapter 2: Season 1, then you're in luck — Epic has extended Fortnite Chapter 2's first era until February 2020.

It was initially believed by leakers that the first season of Chapter 2 would wrap up in mid-December, with Season 2 launching a couple of days before the holidays. However, per Epic's announcement, Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 1 will be extended until February 2020, due to holiday plans.

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Respawn Has a Galaxy of Possibilities for Star Wars Jedi 2

“So, where do we go next?”

The question Cal Kestis poses to his crew at the end of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is probably the same one being kicked around internally at Respawn right now. By most accounts – mine included – the first single-player-focused Star Wars game out of EA since it locked down the rights in 2013 is a hit, which means we’re very likely in for at least a couple more down the line. (Even if EA no longer has the exclusive rights after 2023 that doesn’t mean Disney couldn’t grant a one-off license for future games in a proven successful series.) But what could those sequels look like?

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Which Video Game Subscription Service Is Right For You?

It seems like every time you turn around there’s another game subscription service popping up, with publishers all competing for your hard-earned dollar to give you an all-you-can-eat approach to their games catalog. From PlayStation Now to Xbox Game Pass and everything in between, we break down each of the biggest game subscriptions available today to help you decide which is best for you.

Note - all prices listed below are in USD, and will vary from country to country.

Apple Arcade

Platforms: iOS, macOS, tvOS

Price: $4.99/month

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Toyota Returns to the Forza Franchise Next Month

Playground Games has announced that Toyota will be returning to the Forza Horizon series next month. The much-loved 1998 Toyota Supra RZ will be available in Forza Horizon 4 as a part of the Series 17 update on December 12.

The news came via a fun reveal at the end of the team’s latest update livestream and was repeated via the official Forza Motorsport Twitter account.

In the follow-up Forza Monthly stream, community manager Brian Ekberg clarified that Toyota subdivision Lexus is also part of the deal.

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Blair Witch Announced for PlayStation 4

Bloober Team and Lionsgate Games have announced that Blair Witch will be released on PlayStation 4 on December 3, 2019 via the PlayStation store for $29.90 USD.

The PlayStation 4 version arrives with "gameplay and technical enhancements" from the Xbox One and PC versions that arrived earlier this year. In addition, and perhaps most importantly, players will now be able to customize Bullet the dog to make him "their personal 'good boy' with the 'Good Boy Pack'" which includes new dog skins, new in-game cellphone games, wallpapers, and new animations for Bullet that will make him "even more realistic."

The "Good Boy Pack" will also be available on PC and Xbox One.

Set in 1996, Blair Witch follows Ellis, a former police officer with a troubled past, that is searching for a young boy who disappears in the Black Hills Forest near Burkittsville, Maryland.

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Neverwinter: Infernal Descent Takes You to Hell in New Trailer

The popular free-to-play MMORPG Neverwinter has a new module on the way. It's called Infernal Descent, and as the name implies, it's taking you to Hell. The first layer of the Nine Hells, to be more specific.

The new campaign is designed for level-80 characters, say publisher Perfect World Entertainment and developer Cryptic Studios. They also say to expect a new endgame dungeon and adventure zones set on Vallenhas Estate.

Neverwinter: Infernal Descent will be released on January 21, 2020 for PC. A console version will be on the way at a later date.

Ryan McCaffrey is IGN’s Executive Editor of Previews. Follow him on Twitter at @DMC_Ryan, catch him on Unlocked, and drop-ship him Taylor Ham sandwiches from New Jersey whenever possible.

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Detroit: Become Human Enhanced PC Version Gets Release Date, Trailer

We quite liked Detroit: Become Human, when it released for PS4 last Spring. The latest cinematic adventure from Quantic Dream (Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls) chronicled the stories of several androids living in future Detroit and their quest for freedom, and now it's on the way to PC on December 12 via the Epic Games Store.

It will retail for $39.99, and a free playable demo will be available on the day of release so you can try it out. The PC version supports upgraded visuals running at up to 4K and 60fps.

Watch our review of the PS4 version above, and for more on the future of developer Quantic Dream, take a look at our latest updates.

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Xbox Scarlett Aims To Support Microsoft's Play Anywhere Scheme

Xbox Head Phil Spencer has said that Microsoft aims to support its Play Anywhere scheme in the next generation, allowing cross-play, cross-buy, cross-saves, and achievements across Xbox One, Xbox Scarlett, and Windows PC platforms.

Talking to Stevivor at X019, Spencer said “Our goal for our first-party games is that your entitlements will be cross-generation and your Achievements will move effectively with your save game because that’s where they stand.”

Microsoft aims to make the transition between Xbox One and Xbox Scarlett to be smoother than that seen between the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

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How to Get the Scomp Link in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Unlock new chests and areas with this handy upgrade in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

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Death Stranding: Find Preppers and Avoid BTs With Our Interactive Map

Check out our interactive map of Death Stranding's Eastern and Central Region to locate memory chips, hidden preppers, and avoid dangerous areas.

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Why People Are Talking About Half-Life VR

Rumors of a new Half-Life game set to be revealed at this year’s Game Awards have started spreading online. The reason this particular Half-Life rumor has gained traction over the countless other Half-Life rumors over the years is that it comes from two well-known Valve leakers, and follows a pattern of recent rumors and reports about this unique next step for the Half-Life series.

The new rumor centers around an alleged Half-Life: Alyx VR and it first comes from the same leaker who revealed DOTA Underlords ahead of its launch. Possible word of an imminent Half-Life VR reveal has stirred the masses thanks in part to Valve’s history of teasing major VR flagship games.

This morning’s rumors are based on a supposed interview between Geoff Keighley and a development team at Valve for what could be a Game Awards reveal segment. In the now-deleted and alleged transcript, “Geoff” asks the dev team some questions about the decision to put a Half-Life game on VR before seemingly confirming Half-Life: Alyx for March 2020.

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Football Manager 2020 Review

Picture what it must be like to be Sports Interactive studio director Miles Jacobson and his team. Every day of the year your social media feed is inundated with feedback from fans whose suggestions range from genuinely useful insights to grounds for police action. Broadly similar to being an actual football manager, in that regard. Amid all that noise, following up a widely celebrated iteration of Football Manager must feel like navigating a jungle without a map. Or with 100,000 conflicting maps. And yet Football Manager 2020 emerges from the undergrowth like a latter-day Jamie Vardy: not much to look at, but metronomically consistent, and good for another season of entertainment despite its advancing years.

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Sonic 3 Prototype With Lost Content Discovered

A prototype version of Sonic 3, containing features that would never make it into the final build, has been discovered.

Video game preservation communities Hidden Place and The Cutting Room Floor have been able to unearth a prototype of Sonic 3 that contains a variety of elements that were reported in a 1993 magazine preview, but never seen in the retail release. These include the Flying Battery zone and bosses (which were moved across to Sonic & Knuckles), and Lava Reef. Also found in the ROM are three unfinished bonus stages, and object, badniks, and boss data for cut zones.

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New Patent Reveals PlayStation 5 Controller Design

A new patent filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment shows what appears to be the PlayStation 5’s controller.

As first spotted by VGC, the patent was published on the Japanese Patent Office website today, noting that the patent has been issued. The illustrations in the patent show a controller that is largely identical to the DualShock 4 used for the PS4, albeit with a few significant alterations.

The body of the controller appears to be slightly larger/chunkier than that of the DualShock 4, with grips more akin to the shape of the Xbox’s controller, rather than the almost tube-like shape of the ones on the DS4. The light bar has been removed, and a USB-C port added. The triggers also appear a little bigger than those on the DS4.

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How to Get 2,150 Apex Legends Coins for 99p

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With Season 3 of Apex Legends now live it's only natural demand for new skins and unlockables to increase. It's possible to earn new cosmetics simply by playing, but purchasing Apex Legends coins is a fast-track way to getting extras (although you're not guaranteed to get what you want).

Apex Legends coins are only used to unlock cosmetics, characters and weapons - they do not provide any actual advantage in the game, so it's not 'pay-to-play' via the currency,

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Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition Announced

Capcom has announced that Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition will be released in February 2020, and will bring with it the return of Gill.

Champion Edition will include 40 characters, 34 stages, and over 200 costumes, made up of everything released for Street Fighter so far, excluding Fighting Chance and brand collaboration costumes, and Capcom Pro Tour DLC. It will also include any DLC released between now and the February 14 release date.

Joining the roster for Champion Edition is Gill, master of pyrokinesis and cryokinesis. All of his heavy attacks and all but one of his special moves are elementally aligned, so expect punches that flame and freeze in equal measure. Gill actually launches in December for current players, for $5.99 or 100,000 Fight Money, but will be part of the package for Champion Edition.

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See The Mandalorian/Death Stranding Mash-Up We Never Knew We Needed

Warning: The following contains spoilers for The Mandalorian. If you haven't watched the first episode, beware...

We're always up for an awesome piece of fan art, especially when it comes from designer Bosslogic - the amazing creator of the Black Adam movie concept art that The Rock revealed this past week.

Bosslogic's latest piece is a badass blend of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Death Stranding. It takes the bounty hunting central character of Disney+'s new series and puts him in the place of Norman Reedus' Sam from the game.

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Fallen Order: The Tomb of Miktrull Puzzle Solution

You might be missing something in this Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order puzzle. Let us lend a hand with this puzzle guide.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Change Your Hairstyles, Makeup, Eye Color and More

This portion of the Pokemon Sword and Shield Walkthrough and Guide details how to customize your character. Our chart includes every female and male avatar customization option from hairstyles to eye color and everything in between.

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The 12 Best Skills to Unlock Early in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Unlock a path to greatness with a little help from IGN's Fallen Order guide.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield - Type Chart with Fairy Weaknesses and More

See every Pokemon's weakness and resistance with this handy type chart and detailed explanation.

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2K Apologizes for Racist Social Media Posts Following Widespread Hack

2K has apologized for what it says was a social media hack of its Facebook and Twitter brand accounts, which resulted in offensive and racist comments being posted, according to Eurogamer.

"Social media accounts across the 2K label were compromised early Friday evening," 2K said in a statement. "Unfortunately, offensive material was posted that does not reflect the values of 2K or our partners. We condemn these posts and apologise to everyone offended by the content."

Various brands of 2K’s were impacted, including the WWE 2K, Borderlands, and Civilization official pages.

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COD: Modern Warfare Leak Finds Tons of Battle Royale Details

A ton of details for what appears to be a new battle royale mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare have leaked, thanks to a data miner from the COD subreddit, and if you were a fan of Black Ops 4's Blackout mode, you have a lot to look forward to.

Originally posted by Reddit user Senescallo (and reported by Eurogamer), the leak/data mine details a slew of new features, including a massive new map and an increased player count.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Controversy Explained

As the first mainline Pokemon video game released on a Nintendo home console, Pokemon Sword and Shield mark a new era for the franchise. But as it approached launch, the latest pair of Pokemon games became mired in controversies.

For the better part of the year, the Pokemon community has been engaged in a heated debate over the perceived quality of Sword and Shield. Concerns arose initially with an announcement that Sword and Shield's Pokedex would be limited, with no way to transfer many old Pokemon to Sword and Shield. Concerns about character model animations and graphics followed, and the controversy heated up when leaked versions of Sword and Shield were datamined just ahead of launch.

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Fallen Order: How to Get the ScompLink

This is when you'll get the item everyone keeps mentioning in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

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How to Catch and Evolve Milcery into Alcremie

This portion of the Pokemon Sword and Shield guide explains how to catch and evolve Milcery into Alcremie. It includes Milcery's location, how to get the item you need, and the secret trick to evolving it.

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Bleeding Edge Hands-On - The Ugly Joy Of The MOBA Tangle

There’s absolutely no need to reiterate the enduring popularity of the MOBA in a world where League of Legends consistently draws in the biggest crowds and the most dedicated player base. But Bleeding Edge is a good reminder of how mechanics that were once deemed complex and inaccessible are now a mainstay in the inventory of core gaming components.

To be clear: Bleeding Edge is not a MOBA. But during a quick hands-on at X019 in London I found that, thanks to its close-quarters nature, it feels notably closer to the likes of LoL and Smite rather than hero shooters such as Overwatch. Each tussle and tangle has the feeling of deliberate, skillful chaos that’s unique to MOBAs, with your disengage and escape skills being as vital as your damage abilities.

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Halo: MCC Hands-On - Reach On PC Is Almost Perfect

It’s hard to think of a console FPS that is more deserving of a PC release than Halo. Bungie’s beloved series of super-solder simulators practically defined a generation of shooters, and at the time it was a crime that most of them were not playable with a mouse and keyboard. Microsoft’s upcoming re-release of the Master Chief Collection rectifies that. But while this version ensures the world of Halo looks and sounds better than it ever has, it feels that it has arrived a decade too late to show the games off at their best.

At X019 in London I was able to go hands-on with the first mission of Halo: Reach on PC. As Bungie’s last Halo game, it is naturally the prettiest of that era of the series. Particle effects erupt and shower from plasma weapons, and environmental lighting reflects beautifully across the surfaces of the Covenant enemies’ carapace armour. It’s the ideal game in the collection to show off MCC on PC’s 4K60 capabilities. While the upgrade doesn't quite make Reach look as if it were released yesterday - the lighting notably anchors the game in the era of the Xbox 360 - it’s still pleasantly handsome.

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Terminator: Resistance Review

The Terminator franchise has long since established that things are not always as they seem on the surface, with robots that pose as naked Austrian bodybuilders, liquid metal machines that disguise themselves as friendly policemen, and movie sequels that pretend to be even the slightest bit necessary. Terminator: Resistance stays true to that idea; it certainly has the convincing appearance of a modern day first-person shooter campaign, but beneath the shiny veneer its mechanics and AI are seemingly ripped straight from another period in time, as though it’s a game that’s been sent forward from 2003 to hide in the plain sight of the present on a mission to terminate hours of your life.

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Death Stranding's 40-Hour-Long Story, Explained

Death Stranding's story, confusing as it may seem, is ultimately about reconnecting the world after a great catastrophe pulls it apart. That’s Death Stranding's plot in a nutshell, but if you want something a little deeper than that to truly find out what’s going on in Hideo Kojima’s latest, well pull up a chair, because here’s Death Stranding’s 40 hour story (including the big ending) summed up in a nice digestible plot summary in 3,000 or so words. If you need help understanding some of the terms used, we have a neat Death Stranding glossary you can use as a reference.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's Preorder Bonuses Revealed

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is almost here: it's landing on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 15. Our review is set to go live at 9 AM PT, so you'll be able to find exactly what we thought about the game then. But if you don't want to wait and you're ready to go all-in on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, you can preorder it right now. Here's the rundown on preorder bonuses and what comes in each edition of the game.

Preorder Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Standard Edition

The standard edition comes with the game itself and any applicable preorder bonuses.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Walkthrough and Guide

IGN's Pokemon Sword and Shield walkthrough and complete strategy guide includes tips and tricks for every gym and route, a list of Pokemon (Pokedex), how-to guides for your biggest questions, info on hidden items, and a cure for Sobble's everlasting sadness. Maybe not that last part, but our walkthrough will guide you from the minute you pick your starter to the moment you are crowned the new champion.

Minor Spoilers Ahead! Pokemon Sword and Shield has only been released in a few regions so far, so please be wary of any potential spoilers below.

Before You Buy

Picking your version of Pokemon is a sacred tradition. Make sure you know which one you truly want!

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Rockstar Apologises for Shaky Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Launch

Rockstar has apologised for issues that have impacted some players in the wake of Red Dead Redemption 2’s launch, and has also released a new update featuring several fixes.

“Over the past week, we have been working as quickly as possible to address issues that have impacted the launch of the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2,” the publisher said in a statement published via the Rockstar Newswire. “As a result, we have already identified and resolved a number of these issues by deploying fixes to the Rockstar Games Launcher and some to the game itself.”

“However, we are aware that a small number of Red Dead Redemption 2 PC players are still experiencing some ongoing problems with the game stuttering. We believe this is due to unforeseen issues related to specific combinations of Nvidia graphics drivers, Nvidia GPU cards, and certain CPUs.

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from IGN Video Games http://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/13/rockstar-apologises-for-shaky-red-dead-redemption-2-pc-launch
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7 Days to Die Dungeon Run!! Playing Around In Alpha 18 - R Rated Content

Watch video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/h0oCNXpbhgg

Minecraft Custom Modpack Review Live Stream - R Rated Content

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Epic Sues Another Fortnite Chapter 2 Leaker

Epic has taken legal action against a second QA tester who leaked secrets about Fortnite Chapter 2 online.

Lucas Johnston, a tester at Montreal-based Keywords Studios, has had a claim filed against him in Quebec Superior Court by Epic Games, according to a report by The Canadian Press (via Eurogamer). The claim states that "he was responsible for the publication of 'highly confidential information'".

The documents detail that Johnston allegedly took a screenshot of the content planned for Chapter 2. He apparently admitted to emailing the screenshot to himself, although “he didn't know how it ended up online".

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from IGN Video Games http://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/13/epic-sues-another-fortnite-chapter-2-leaker
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Destiny 2 on Stadia: Google Sent Devs to Work at Bungie for 6 Months

We’ve been exploring behind-the-scenes of Google Stadia all month as part of our November IGN First, from how Doom convinced them it could work, to how the controller was designed, to how Stadia is fighting latency. But today, we’re stepping out of Google’s California offices and following them north to Bungie in Bellevue, Washington.

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Dreams Release Date Seemingly Leaked By UK Retailer

A UK retailer posted a release date for upcoming Media Molecule game, Dreams, in a tweet that has since been deleted.

According to the now removed tweet, posted by Shopto, Dreams will release on February 14, 2020. Shopto quickly deleted the tweet, but before it disappeared it was picked up by Twitter account @the_marmolade and subsequently signal boosted by notable games account @Nibellion.

Without official word from Sony it’s impossible to say if this is indeed the release date for Dreams, or if Shopto simply made a mistake with its tweet. Retailers often have knowledge of upcoming release dates, but equally often use placeholder dates in their systems for games without official dates. This could be a result of either situation.

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from IGN Video Games http://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/13/dreams-release-date-seemingly-leaked-by-uk-retailer
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How Long is Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield are the first mainline Pokemon games to ever appear on a home console, but just how long is this adventure? Ahead of launch Pokemon Sword and Shield developers said the game would have a “comparable amount of content” to previous games but now we can give you the full details from our time in the Galar region. Here are the story completion times of three separate playthroughs.

Janet Garcia, Guides Editor

I took my rightful place as champion of the Galar region after 46 hours of playtime. Most of my time was focused on getting all my gym badges and just progressing the story. But I definitely spent some of that time exploring the Wild Area, experimenting with Curry recipes, checking the Pokemon job boards, and shopping.

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Spider-Man Developer's New Project Gets Launch Trailer

Insomniac, if you didn't know, doesn't just make Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank games for PlayStation. They've also got an intriguing new first-person VR game for Oculus Rift (and the Rift S) called Stormland.

Take a look at the trailer above, and for more about Insomniac, take a look at our most recent IGN Unfiltered interview with studio head Ted Price below, in which Price discusses how – or even if – the massive success of Marvel's Spider-Man changed the studio (Ted's portion starts at the 18:48 mark, and note that this interview was filmed in February 2019, prior to Sony's acquisition of Insomniac):

Stormland will be released tomorrow, November 14.

Ryan McCaffrey is IGN’s Executive Editor of Previews. Follow him on Twitter at @DMC_Ryan, catch him on Unlocked, and drop-ship him Taylor Ham sandwiches from New Jersey whenever possible.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Online and Local Gameplay Explained

Pokemon Sword and Shield’s online and local functionality have been discussed at length, but we’re finally getting an idea of how things work in practice. Here are five things you can do locally and online in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

It’s worth noting that while, in theory, online works exactly the same as local play we haven’t been able to test it ourselves yet. We’ll update this article when Pokemon Sword and Shield is released and the servers are live.

Trade, Seamlessly, in the Background

You can easily Link Trade or Surprise Trade with other players locally or over the internet.  A Link Trade is a direct trade where you know exactly which Pokemon you’re getting in exchange. Just open the Y-Comm (by pressing Y), select Link Trade, and then “Start Trading.”

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Review

Very few things in life can make me as happy as a great Pokemon RPG, and Sword and Shield repeatedly left me in a state of pure, child-like joy. The elated surprise of not knowing what’s coming is something this series does extremely well if you can manage to play it relatively unspoiled (fear not, this review won’t deprive you of that), and I’m glad that sense of wonder is still alive and kicking in Sword and Shield. With every new game in this 23-year-old series, changes big and small are always made, but I’ve never been willing to declare the latest entry the new gold standard for Pokemon because they’ve consistently been a balance of better and worse. But the first mainline game on the Switch has changed that: though there is still no “perfect Pokemon game,” the 40-plus hours I’ve spent with Sword and Shield have left me comfortable with calling them the best Pokemon games I have ever played – and I’ve played ‘em all.

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Death Stranding Map: Memory Sticks, Prepper Locations, and More

We're adding the locations of all the permanent dwellings, MULE territories, BT spawn zones, and more to our interactive map.

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Does Death Stranding Actually Introduce a New Genre?

One of the biggest questions leading into Death Stranding’s launch was — does Hideo Kojima’s first post-Konami game actually introduce a new genre, as Kojima claimed it would before launch? Now that we’ve had plenty of hands-on time with Death Stranding, we’ve been able to determine firsthand whether the ‘Strand Genre’ really is its own thing. And the answer is: not quite, but the way it evolves certain gameplay ideas are absolutely worth being explored in other games, which is something Kojima called for as well.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Won't Have Early Access on EA Access

EA’s big release of the year, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, is out later this week and to prevent spoilers from leaking early, the publisher announced that there will not be a timed early access trial for Jedi: Fallen Order. Instead, EA Access members will get two exclusive cosmetics.

Even though Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is out on November 15, EA is opting not to give EA Access members early access “in part to reduce the risk of spoilers.” Instead, members will get a cosmetic skin for their ship and droid, as well as a 10% discount off the game.

Star Wars #JediFallenOrder launches this week! #EAAccess members get 10% off the game.

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Every Celebrity Cameo in Death Stranding

While it's no secret that Death Stranding features a star-studded cast of main characters, there are plenty of NPCs you'll meet across the world that feature the voice and/or likeness of other celebrities.

Not every famous person can play a Sam Bridges or Die-Hardman. Whether friends of Kojima's, or just talented creators that he admires, here is every celebrity cameo we've found in Death Stranding... so far.

Have you found a celebrity cameo that we missed? Add it to our Death Stranding wiki, or check out some essential tips for surviving Kojima's post-apocalyptic wasteland!

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