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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves collection finally has a PC release date.

The long-awaited Uncharted collection includes Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and will finally make its way to PC on October 19.

The collection was leaked on the Epic Games Store earlier in the year, with a similar listing now confirming the release date as well as what we can expect from its pre-order bonuses.

“The Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, remastered and optimized for PC, hits Epic Games Store on Oct. 19, and if you pre-purchase it, you’ll get a snazzy new Fortnite glider in the shape of Sully’s seaplane.”

UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection will release on PC on Oct 19th according to EGS. Preorders on EGS will get a Fortnite glider in the shape of Sully's seaplane https://t.co/O1JRMM1MhE

The game is slated for Steam as well pic.twitter.com/1IVwTa1Yyo

— Wario64 (@Wario64) September 9, 2022

That’s right – you could be gliding your way into King’s Canyon via Sully’s seaplane… but whether or not you’ll be able to brandish his signature mustache is unknown.

Additionally, the seaplane glider will be heading to the Fortnite Item Shop on November 19.

Gaming is having some serious whiplash on everything web3, blockchain, and NFT-related lately, with a number of companies jumping on the bandwagon (some to massive backlash) and others playing more cautiously. Now, we can go ahead and add Disney’s gaming arm into the column of “currently not interested.”

In an interview with Disney VP of Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century Games Luigi Priore, he told IGN that while Disney is currently watching the industry closely and observing the changes and trends to see what will ultimately stick, it doesn’t have anything to announce regarding blockchain projects for now.

“It’s a whole new area,” Priore says. “We’re always paying attention to what happens there. We’re looking for those successes to say: where is that gonna go? Because there have been a lot of very high profile failures, and there haven’t been a lot of high profile successes. Are we looking at that and paying close attention to it? We are. We’re not announcing anything, we don’t have anything to talk about right now, but as the industry changes we’ll be right there with it.”

In a follow-up statement to IGN, a Disney games representative clarified that the company has no plans for NFT or blockchain games.

In 2016, when Disney shut down its internal games development and publishing arms, one major casualty was an unreleased project made by indie studio Dlala. But now it looks like at least some form of the game canceled back then is finally seeing the light of day.

Dlala’s original collaborative project with Disney was never officially announced. We know it involved a reboot of one of Disney’s biggest IPs, and would have been a four-player couch co-op platformer, “an episodic Metroidvania-style affair” with hand-drawn characters. And we know that Dlala had signed a $3.5 million deal to get it made. But when Disney exited publishing, Dlala’s game went with it after a year and a half of work.

Dlala was able to keep some of the payout, but had to very quickly pivot its plans to keep the studio alive long-term. And it succeeded, through contributions to games like Team17’s The Escapists, Modus’ Lost Words: Beyond the Page, and its own recent project: Battletoads.

But now, Dlala is back in partnership with Disney for a game that has at least some of the DNA of that canceled 2016 game. Announced today at the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase, we got a look at Disney Illusion Island: a four-player co-op platformer featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald Duck.

Six years ago, Disney announced it was shutting down its games publishing and development arms, seemingly exiting games for good.

Today, with a showcase stuffed with Disney and Marvel licensed titles, it’s like it never left.

Alongside new trailers and updates for known games like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Marvel Snap, and Disney Speedstorm, we just saw brand new reveals of games including Tron Identity from Bithell Games, Disney Illusion Island from Dlala, and Amy Hennig’s mysterious project with Skydance Media: a Captain America and Black Panther game set in World War II. Disney-loving gamers are eating well today.

But if you told any of us back in 2016 that this smorgasbord of Disney games was on the horizon, we might not have believed you. That year, Disney not only shuttered its massive toys-to-life franchise Disney Infinity, but it also announced it would be shutting down internal development studio Avalanche and leaving self-publishing for good, transitioning exclusively to a licensing model.

Niantic is turning the Marvel Universe into reality, augmented reality that is, with the new mobile game World of Heroes coming in 2023.

Niantic specializes in augmented reality games like Pokemon Go where players use their phones to interact with the real world. While gameplay details are sparse, it looks like players will be able to collect various Marvel superpowers like Doctor Strange's magic, Cyclops' laser eyes, and Thor's Mjolnir.

Check out the trailer below.

According to the press release, Marvel World of Heroes will let players create their own super hero identity and team up with Marvel characters in the real world.

World of Heroes will be coming next year and players can pre-register now. There will also likely be some kind of social co-op element as the trailer ends with a park full of players blasting abilities at each other.

Niantic is still chasing the success of Pokemon Go, collaborating with various IPs to bring to its AR ecosystem. Aside from Pokemon, Niantic has developed games around Harry Potter, Pikmin, and Transformers with the latest partnership being with Marvel.

For everything else announced during today's D23 presentation check out our round-up of the Disney and Marvel games showcase.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

The new Marvel game from Amy Hennig's Skydance New Media division is taking a different approach to the Marvel Universe, teasing a game set in World War 2-era Paris starring Captain America and Black Panther.

In a moody, cinematic trailer set to Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again' it's not until the end we see Captain America's iconic shield and a brief glimpse of Cap and Black Panther facing off. The words 'King,' 'Captain,' 'Soldier,' 'Spy,' then flash across the screen before the trailer ends with a shadowy look of our heroes.

Check out the trailer below.

The teaser implies the game will take place across two locations, likely Paris and Wakanda, and star four heroes. While two of them will be Captain America and Black Panther, we also get a look at Howling Commandos member Gabriel Jones and Nanali, the leader of the Wakandan Spy Network.

Other than a few easter eggs (Hydra notebook?) Skydance Media looks to be keeping plot details under wraps. IGN's Ryan McCaffrey interviewed Hennig and learned a few new details about the project:

Skydance New Media was founded in 2019 as Skydance's video game development studio. Under Hennig, Skydance New Media has already announced a Star Wars game in partnership with Lucasfilm Games, but it appears the team is now ready to add a Marvel title to the lineup.

During today's Disney and Marvel Games Showcase, we learned about a curious remaster that you might have missed during the event if you blinked: Gargoyles. We're getting a Gargoyles Remaster.

Developed by Empty Clip Studios (which most recently worked on the Streets of Rage and Yakuza mash-up Streets of Kamurocho), Gargoyles Remastered is exactly what it says on the tin: a remaster of the classic platformer that was out on the Sega Genesis in 1995.

Gargoyles Remastered is planned for release on console and PC with updated visuals and controls, but there's no release date for it yet.

If you're less than familiar with Gargoyles itself, the game is based on the Disney animated series of the same name that aired back in the 90s and followed a group of gargoyles in then-modern-day New York City who protect it fromfrom various supernatural villains. It was a part of the Disney Afternoon programming back in the day, and has become a bit of a cult hit over the years. It's currently available on Disney+.

Gargoyles Remastered joins a number of other Disney Classic platformers that have seen remasters in recent years, including Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book.

You can check out everything announced so far at D23 from the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase in our roundup.

After another delay, Marvel's Midnight Suns has a new release date. The new Marvel strategy game from Firaxis will be coming to new-gen consoles and PC on December 2, 2022. The Switch version remains without a release date.

Midnight Suns was announced in 2021 and was originally set to be released on October 7, 2022, with the Switch version being released later. In August, the title was further delayed and will now be released in December. However, the Switch version still hasn't received a release date.

Check out the trailer here:

Developed by Firaxis Games, Midnight Suns will be familiar to fans of XCOM. Players can control iconic heroes like Doctor Strange and Ghost Rider and have them move to various locations along the map to strategically take out enemies.

There's also a social element to the game as well since players will take on the role of Hunter, an original character who can interact with the Marvel Universe.

An animated prequel short will premiere on October 31 that introduces the main cast of the game including Blade, Ghost Rider, Nico Minoru, Magik, Iron Man, and more.

While Midnight Suns is dated for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, we're going to have to wait longer for a proper Switch release date.

Until then, check out IGN for a full round-up of all the new games and trailers announced at D23.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

D23 2022 is home to the first-ever Disney & Marvel Games Showcase, and the show gave us a glimpse into the future of Disney and Marvel games from studios around the world. From Amy Hennig's new Marvel game starring Captain America and Black Panther to a new look at Marvel's Midnight Suns to a new 2D Mickey and Friends platforming game to Tron: Identity, there was a bit of something for everyone.

There were a lot of announcements in the show, and we've gathered each and every one below to ensure you don't miss a thing!

Amy Hennig and Skydance New Media’s New Game with Marvel Is a Captain America and Black Panther Story Set in World War II

Amy Hennig and Skydance New Media have revealed that their upcoming narrative-driven, ensemble adventure game with Marvel Entertainment will be centered around Captain America and Black Panther during World War II. During the story, players will travel to Paris, Wakanda, and potentially more places.

While the game is currently untitled, it promises to feature four playable heroes - “a young Steve Rogers, aka Captain America; Azzuri, T’Challa’s grandfather and the WWII-era Black Panther; Gabriel Jones, a U.S. soldier and member of the Howling Commandos; and Nanali, leader of the fledgling Wakandan Spy Network.”

During the D23 games showcase, Disney announced a new 2D platformer starring Mickey and friends called Disney Illusion Island. The new game is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch in 2023.

Sporting a style similar to the Mickey Mouse shorts, Disney Illusion Island is an upcoming co-op platformer playable with up to four friends playing as either Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy. You can check out the trailer below.

Each character appears to have unique abilities, whether it's Donald's ability to swim, or Goofy's ginormous condiment bottle.

Disney's Illusion Island is an homage to classic Disney games and was developed by Dlala. You can learn more about how Illusion Island was created in our interview after today's livestream.

Players can play together on the couch when Disney Illusion Island comes to the Nintendo Switch next year.

Check out IGN's full round-up of new game announcements and trailers from D23.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Disney announced a new game from Bithell Games set in the Tron Identity.

While the brief teaser didn't offer much information, the music and neon glow of the Light Discs evokes the look of 2010's Tron Legacy. You can check out the teaser (and thumping music) below.

In a press release, Tron Identity is described as a visual novel adventure that follows Query, a detective program that must solve 'an unprecedented crime' in The Grid.

Bithell Games is best known for the indie hit Thomas Was Alone but has gone on to make unique takes on established IP. Games like John Wick Hex, which was an action strategy game set in the John Wick universe.

While details for Tron Identity are sparse, we can expect more info before the game is released on Steam in 2023. Be sure to check out our interview with Mike Bithell about Tron Identity after the livestream.

And for everything else, IGN has a full round-up of new games and announcements from the Marvel and Disney games showcase.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

The walking, talking pulled pork brisket, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.

Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor, one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares, he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians.

We've rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP.

Where Is Xûr Today?

Xûr's location can be found at The Tower on September 9 through September 13. To reach him, travel to the landing point at The Courtyard and make your way to the Hangar. You'll find ol' snake-face chilling near the stairs at the back of the Hangar area.

CD Projekt Red has released an official modding tool called REDmod that allows Cyberpunk 2077 players to officially create and install their own mods to the PC version of the game.

As reported by Eurogamer, the REDmod tool includes custom sounds, animations, scripts, and more that lets players easily create custom content. It will also be updated regularly as new updates for Cyberpunk 2077 are released in order to stay compatible.

"You can use REDmod modding tools separately (in the commandline) or integrated into the WolvenKit mod editor (recommended for best experience and ease of use)," the official website reads.

Old mods created outside the new tool will still work without issue, CD Projekt Red made clear, and popular modding website Nexus Mods has added an official page on its website to explain how the two services will work side by side.

REDmod is also completely optional, being branded as DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 instead of a mandatory system, meaning users can continue to use the old modding systems if they prefer.

Gremlins star Gizmo has made his MultiVersus debut.

Everyone’s favorite Mogwai is now live in MultiVersus, the online platform fighter from Warner Bros., and a new gameplay trailer gives us the lowdown on what to expect from the game’s cutest brawler.

Gizmo has arrived as part of MultiVersus Season 1 and features some interesting moves, as well as an appearance from his iconic pink toy sports car.

The latest update went live just yesterday, adding a number of fixes and balance changes alongside the cool new character. Update your game and you’ll find Gizmo added to the MultiVersus roster.

And he’s got some interesting attacks and abilities.

Gizmo is a support class character with a pretty unique move set, including the weird and wonderful Gizmo-A-Go-Go – a new support move that allows Gizmo to jump onto his partner’s back and absorb incoming damage. Yes, it essentially makes Gizmo a human (Mogwai) shield, but it also removes any negative status effects.

He can also use the move Corrugated Camouflage to hunker down in the toy chest from the movie Gremlins, blocking all incoming projectile damage. Neat, but don’t let your opponents get too close.

Most interestingly, Gizmo can also climb into his iconic pink toy sports car with the Beep Beep move, driving around and damaging opponents. A well-timed jump sends the car smashing into Gizmo’s opponents while you make a quick getawa, and your partner can even drive it around if it’s left unattended.

Check out the video above for an in-depth look at the rest of Gizmo’s moves.

Sega has announced that Yakuza developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is hosting its RGG Summit stream on September 14, which will potentially include new details on the upcoming Yakuza 8.

Announced in a tweet (below), the stream will take place at 9am Pacific / 12noon Eastern / 5pm UK (so 2am AEST on September 15), and though RGG Studio hasn't confirmed what games will be featured, it has been teasing a full reveal of Yakuza 8 for some time.

RGG Summit 2022

📅 September 14
⏰ 19:00 JST / 10:00 UTC / 3:00 PT
📺 https://t.co/kXV9tBwJVT#RGGStudio #RGGSummit2022 pic.twitter.com/BCaNyeZy2c

— RGG Studio (@RGGStudio) September 8, 2022

It first confirmed it was working on a new game back in November last year, revealing it would be a direct sequel to 2020's Like a Dragon, but more recently shared a handful of images from Yakuza 8 in a behind-the-scenes video at the studio.

RGG Studio is working on other games as well, however, also confirming in November that it was continuing development on the Judgement series as well as developing a brand new game that is yet to be revealed.

Since its re-emergence in the anime scene in 2012, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has had an upsurge in popularity thanks to its exuberant characters, vibrant worldbuilding, and infinitely memeable moments. In 2013, developer CyberConnect 2 and Bandai Namco released a fighting game based on the long-running manga series to little fanfare. Almost a decade later, a remastered and upgraded version called JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R looks to make a splash in a fighting game genre that’s become more exciting and crowded in recent years. All Star Battle R comes equipped with some bold new characters, smart updates to the combat system, and a disappointing replacement for the original’s story mode. So in some ways, it succeeds as a celebration of the 35-year history of one of the most exuberant and vibrant anime and manga series out there, but while it remains an entertaining fighting game, its online components still feel archaic in the modern era.

New studio Ridgeline Games, which is led by Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto, has been established to create a new narrative campaign set in the Battlefield universe, according to a press release from Electronic Arts.

Electronic Arts has also confirmed that creative director Lars Gustavsson, who's been with the franchise since its very first game, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities..

"Lars has dedicated a substantial portion of his life to Battlefield and is proud to have helped shape the franchise into what it is today," the release reads. "He is excited to pass the baton to the next generation of Battlefield creators at DICE, Ripple Effect, Industrial Toys, and Ridgeline Games."

According to the release, the company is “composed of industry veterans from around the world,” which will be extremely important because according to them, they’ll be “instrumental to building the future of the franchise.”

Specifically, Ridgeline is creating a "a narrative campaign set in the Battlefield universe." It is unclear if this will be tied to an entirely new game.

“It is a great honor to have the opportunity to collaborate with DICE and Ripple Effect and lead the charge on expanding the narrative, storytelling and character development opportunities in the Battlefield series,” Lehto said.

Bethesda announced that it has set up dedicated online servers for Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory. These official servers are meant to cater to players who want a more traditional experience, which means they include only the six original maps and no community mods.

“We’re excited to announce that we’ve deployed official dedicated servers for Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory,” Bethesda says on its website. “Though the community has hosted – and continues to host – servers with a variety of mods and custom maps that we highly recommend, we also understand that many players are looking for a more nostalgic experience.”

We’re excited to announce that we’ve deployed official dedicated servers for Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, running the vanilla ruleset with all six original maps and no mods! More info: https://t.co/EwYvNEqhTQ pic.twitter.com/XQad57tZLi

— Wolfenstein (@wolfenstein) September 7, 2022

These servers are named “id Software Official Vanilla Server - (Region)” and there are four of them, with one per official region: United States (Texas), Europe (Netherlands), Australia (Canberra), United Kingdom (London).

If you’ve completed A Plague Tale: Innocence, you know that Amicia and Hugo have been through a lot together. And from what I’ve seen of the sequel so far, A Plague Tale: Requiem has solidified their bond, but they are still looking to cure Hugo completely. Unfortunately, after the first game's happyish ending, it would seem that trouble has caught up with the pair yet again and you’ll need to use every tool in your arsenal to get out alive. At least now that kit includes the full gamut of abilities from the first game at their disposal, with a few new tricks and some friends who are more than willing to offer a hand.

My preview took me through Chapter 6, which showcased Amicia’s newfound viciousness, and Hugo’s rat empowerment ratcheted up to 11. Hugo can now see through walls and control rats on a whim, but if he gets too carried away, a flood of the vermin will put him and his sister at risk. As we’ve already previewed this section, I’ll just briefly say that I am very impressed with the advancement of visuals as Amicia and Hugo look more realistic than ever before. Their battle scars are on display with details clearly emphasized by marks left, or infections spreading on the surface of their skin. Everything looks clearer than the previous game and it truly seems like the team is pushing the Unreal Engine to make this world pop in all the right ways.

Over the course of Company of Heroes 3's expansive, open-ended Italian campaign, you'll fight your fair share of classic RTS battles. Quite a lot of them, probably. But to add some variety, there are also several less conventional encounters you can come across with their own rules and objectives, so you have to stay on your toes. From a desperate rescue mission to shadowy commando operations, it will take ingenuity and adaptability to break the Axis lines in the push toward Rome. We got to try out just a few of these unorthodox scenarios.

They say the best way to stop a snake is to cut off the head. I don't know who "they" are, nor have I actually tested this. I'd rather leave snakes alone, you know? But it can definitely be true when fighting Nazis, which brought us to one of my favorite Company of Heroes 3 missions so far: The Gardening Job. This nighttime infiltration is a stealthy special forces assignment, giving you a small number of very specialized troops and no way to get reinforcements. You'll have to infiltrate an occupied manor, taking out guards along the way, before assassinating a Nazi officer and escaping, hopefully, with your lives.

Startup developer Different Monster has announced Macabre Museum, a new four-player time-traveling co-op horror adventure game for PC. No release date has been given as of yet.

“We’ve been really inspired by nostalgic movies and TV shows, and that feeling you get when walking around a museum and just imagining what would happen if the mummy in the display case suddenly woke up!” Different Monster’s Creative Director said. Expect puzzle-solving plus plenty of combat with terrifying monsters as you travel from Ancient Egypt to Historic Mesoamerica and other museum-relevant time periods. Take a look at the game's first trailer above and its first screenshots in the gallery below.

IGN will have more on Macabre Museum as its development progresses. If you're interested you can wishlist the game on Steam.

Ryan McCaffrey is IGN's executive editor of previews and host of both IGN's weekly Xbox show, Podcast Unlocked, as well as our monthly(-ish) interview show, IGN Unfiltered. He's a North Jersey guy, so it's "Taylor ham," not "pork roll." Debate it with him on Twitter at @DMC_Ryan.

Last week, Xbox boss Phil Spencer said new Call of Duty games will remain on PlayStation platforms for "at least several more years" after Activision's current contract with Sony expires. Now, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan is calling Spencer's offer "inadequate".

In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, Ryan said he didn't intend to comment on the business discussion until Spencer brought it into the "public forum."

"Microsoft has only offered for Call of Duty to remain on PlayStation for three years after the current agreement between Activision and Sony ends," Ryan said, "After almost 20 years of Call of Duty on PlayStation, their proposal was inadequate on many levels and failed to take account of the impact on our gamers. We want to guarantee PlayStation gamers continue to have the highest quality Call of Duty experience, and Microsoft’s proposal undermines this principle."

CD Projekt Red has decided to end development of new content for the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Cyberpunk 2077, confirming in an update note that future expansions, including the recently announced Phantom Liberty, will only be released on PC, PS5, Stadia and Xbox Series X|S.

Following Patch 1.6 (the Edgerunners Update), they’ll focus their attention and resources on the new-gen versions of Cyberpunk 2077; however, they’re still committed to and will continue to provide technical support for last gen versions of the game, according to the release.

“In practice, that means after Patch 1.6 your game will continue to work on previous-gen consoles and we will continue to provide technical support to players — as we do with all our other games,” the release reads. “However, new content updates and improvements will no longer be available for previous-gen consoles, including the upcoming expansion.”

CD Projekt Red stressed that though the decision to end the development of future content was a “difficult decision,” they chose to do so because they believe that the scope of the expansion makes “releasing it for previous-gen consoles technologically challenging without compromising player experience.”

As part of today's Far Out event, Apple has announced a model refresh of its more affordable wearable, the Apple Watch SE.

Alongside Silver, Midnight, and Starlight color options, the second-generation Apple Watch SE features a redesigned back case with nylon composite materials that will match the color you choose, and Apple has even improved manufacturing to reduce its carbon footprint by 80%

The Apple Watch SE 2 has 30% larger screen than the Apple Watch Series 3, and it includes a new S8 SiP advanced dual-core processor that is 20% faster than previous models, and yes, that is the same one found in the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. It also features Crash Detection, international roaming, heart rate notifications, Fall Detection, Sleep Stages, Multisport Workouts, Apple Pay, Activity Tracking, and more. Oh, and it's water resistant.

The Apple Watch SE 2 serves as the new lower-cost option after Apple discontinued the Apple Watch Series 3, which was previously hinted after the company announced that its next major watchOS update would not come to the Series 3.

Starting at $249 for the GPS model and $299 for GPS + Cellular, the Apple Watch SE 2 will be released on September 16, 2022.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are introducing a brand new way to battle with other pocket monsters that doesn't require any input from the trainer whatsoever.

Auto Battles take place through a new feature called Let's Go that lets players send off their partner Pokémon to explore the nearby area, during which they can take on wild Pokémon in their own fights.

Announced on the Pokémon website following a new trailer (below) being released, Auto Battles (as the name suggests) take place independently of the player's involvement. This means that, while you can stick around and watch your Pokémon battle another, you can also walk away and explore the area.

"You can have one Pokémon out and walking with you in the Paldea region’s great outdoors," the website reads. "When you have a Pokémon exploring with you in the field, you can use the 'Let’s Go' feature to send that Pokémon off in the direction you indicate. The Pokémon you send out then independently picks up items in the area and even has Auto Battles with nearby Pokémon."

Auto Battles also let the Pokémon earn experience points, though it's unclear if there's a limit to the time or number of battles it can engage in before requiring another command from the player.

As part of D23 Expo 2022, Disney & Marvel will be hosting their first ever Games Showcase this week and fans can expect video game announcements from the worlds of Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, and so much more. Alongside a look at Marvel's Midnight Suns and Amy Hennig's Marvel ensemble game from Skydance New Media, there should be plenty of other surprises in store.

IGN is carrying the stream and will be hosting an exclusive post-show with Skydance's Amy Hening, Marc Bernardin, and much more! This watch guide will provide you with everything you need to know to watch the show, including when it starts, a list of places you can watch it with us, and what you can expect to see at the show.

Disney & Marvel Games Showcase Start Time

The upcoming Disney & Marvel Games Showcase takes place on Friday, September 9 at 1pm PT/4pm ET/9pm BST. If you live in Australia, that translates to Saturday, September 10 at 6am AEST.

Where to Watch the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase

If you’re interested in watching the upcoming Disney & Marvel Games Showcase, we’ll be hosting the stream here and across our many channels on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Here’s the full list of places you can watch it with us:

Fans may have waited two decades for a Final Fantasy 7 remake – but a new PC mod has reverted 2020's uprezzed heroes back to the original PlayStation game's low-poly graphics.

As reported by PC Gamer, Nexus Mods user FantasyRaider has created a mod that turns Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret and Yuffie back to their original, pointy Final Fantasy 7 appearances.

The characters will appear in their low-poly forms - which are technically taken from the Windows 1998 version of the game (evidenced by their mouths that don't appear in the original) throughout both gameplay and in-engine cutscenes. They won't appear in Remake's full cinematic cutscenes, however, but can still be enjoyed for most of the game.

Everything else remains in full HD, of course, with just the character models of playable characters being sent back in time. This includes Sonon Kusakabe, who wasn't in the original game and was instead introduced in Remake's Intermission chapter –but the mod also gives him a low-poly model too.

Beyond The Wire fashions itself as an epic simulation of the first World War. When you sign up you’re shuffled into a player-organized battalion, which then orchestrates the full military operations of war-torn Europe across massive, 100-player servers. Your conscript can serve the cause in whatever way they want: maybe they’re an artilleryman who shells the rival factions from afar. Or perhaps they log time as a gunner huddled behind machine gun emplacements, or a scout marking potential headshots for their sniper compatriots. It all sounds incredibly enticing, and when it comes together, Beyond The Wire delivers a steely, thinking-man's interpretation of the chaos found in DICE's 2016 standout Battlefield 1. The problem is, even in the days after its official launch out of early access, Beyond The Wire hasn't yet mustered the steady player count to fulfill its ambitions, and that makes the mere act of playing Redstone Interactive's latest more difficult than it ever should be.

In the first few days after its August 31 launch, Beyond The Wire at full-throttle was a sight to behold. Mortar shells pound the dirt as you dash to the frontlines, like one of the single-shot epics in Sam Mendes's 1917. Enemy soldiers seem to swarm the theater of operations, providing a grist for a hail of rifle fire. Redstone has devised a wonderfully deliberate weightiness with its gunplay, where one missed shot can seal your fate.

Note: This review in progress exclusively covers the multiplayer modes of Splatoon 3. For our thoughts on the campaign, check out our Splatoon 3 single-player campaign review.

At first glance, you might not notice too much that’s wildly different about Splatoon 3’s multiplayer options compared to past installments. However, the handful of dives I’ve been able to take into its ink-covered warzones ahead of release have already revealed a heaping helping of quality-of-life changes lurking just below the surface. From better lobby systems to multiple practice ranges to even more customization options that can make your character shine, Splatoon 3 has foregone any drastic additions or changes in order to fine-tune what makes its team-based multiplayer so extremely addicting. That’s not to say you won’t find anything new either, as the inclusion of stylish new weapons and terrifying new Salmon Run foes can mix up its familiar formula in interesting ways. I still need to test out its modes in the wild on live servers, but so far Splatoon 3 has given me a lot to love.

Note: This review covers the single-player mode of Splatoon 3. Our multiplayer review is currently in progress while we await more opportunities to play with full servers, but you can read my Splatoon 3 multiplayer review impressions now.

Historically, Splatoon’s single-player campaigns have focused on acclimating you to the waters of its much more frantic and churning multiplayer battle modes. Splatoon 3’s campaign — dubbed The Return of the Mammalians — starts in territory so familiar that I was initially worried I was about to spend the next several hours slogging through tutorials on fundamentals I’d learned two games ago. Thankfully, the rug was quickly pulled out from under me, leading to a brand-new take on the series’ hub world design mixed with some of the best ideas of Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion. Splatoon 3 boldly let me decide on whether or not to blaze my own path toward any of its 70 bite-sized, inventive missions, and choose where to go next when exploring its fuzzy ooze-filled world. A lot of the enemies I found there were unchanged from previous Splatoons, but I had a great time navigating the large variety of objectives all the way to the campaign’s explosively satisfying finale.

Microsoft is introducing a new version of its popular Xbox Elite Series 2 controller today. And outside of it being a new color variant, it also comes with a cheaper retail price but does not include a lot of stuff found in the standard Elite 2 controller. Preorders are now live at Amazon.

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - Core is a two-toned controller with matte black grips and a primarily white body. Retailing at $129.99, the Elite 2 - Core is more competitively priced when compared to the standard Elite 2 controller, which costs $179.99.

However, that cheaper price tag also comes with some caveats; the main ones include the lack of a carrying case, paddles, extra thumbsticks, and a standard D-Pad. You can see the infographic below that shows the clear comparisons between both Elite Series 2 controllers.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are set to release on November 18, 2022 in the UK, and you can preorder the games right now online. If you want to secure a discount on your chosen version of the game, you might be so included to preorder as soon as possible at Amazon.

Both Scarlet and Violet have dropped to just £42.95 at Amazon, a significant drop from the £49.99 list price. With the game set to come out within the next couple of months, this is the perfect time to secure your preorder. Not only that, but thanks to Amazon's preorder policy, you won't have to pay a penny until the game ships in November.

Pokemon Preorders Down to £42.95 at Amazon (was £49.99)

All preorders at Amazon will include an exclusive 'Adventure Pack - Digital Item set' (Refreshment/Luxury Balls/Healing Set/ Berry Set). A Pokemon Scarlet & Violet-themed Switch OLED Model has also been announced, and will release on November 4. The ninth generation of games will be released for Nintendo Switch on November 18, bringing with it a series first cooperative mode.

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have shown off the three separate stories that make up the core of the new games, including the expected gym battles, the new Team Star to take down, and a journey to discover mystical plants (and taking on Titan monsters).

Revealed in a new trailer (below) and explained more on the Pokémon website, the three questlines are grouped by a single prompt – you're attending a school in the new Paldea region, and have been handed a special independent study project with the theme "A Treasure Hunt".

You can find that treasure through three different questlines, which can be taken on in any order. Victory Road is the most familiar of the three, challenging you to defeat the leaders of eight Pokémon gyms then pass "the Champion Assessment" at Pokémon League headquarters. However, you'll also need to complete unique Gym Tests to get to those battles – the one we see involves collecting Sunflora hidden around the area.

Starfall Street is Scarlet and Violet's space to introduce a villainous group, in this case Team Star. Made up of rebellious students from your school – "Each squad is led by its own boss, each with their own base scattered across the Paldea region." You'll be heading into bases, where Team Star will send "a relentless barrage of Pokémon to get in your way," asking you to defeat a set number within a time limit. Complete that, and you'll need to take on a boss riding their own custom Starmobile, which needs to be defeated alongside their squads of Pokémon.

It looks as though Cyberpunk 2077 may only be getting one expansion.

Announced yesterday during Cyberpunk 2077’s Night City Wire livestream, Phantom Liberty is heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Google Stadia sometime in 2023. However, while many expected Cyberpunk to echo The Witcher 3's two major expansions, it looks as though only one is in the works.

“Glad to hear we sparked your interest!” said developer CD Projekt Red in a YouTube comment (spotted by XGP) on the expansion’s reveal trailer. “As for the future, Phantom Liberty is the only planned expansion for Cyberpunk 2077.”

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty marks the first major content expansion beyond its smaller, regular updates. At the moment, little is known about the expansion aside from its expected release, which was earlier confirmed by developers, as well as a glimpse of what we can expect in the official release trailer.

Keanu Reeves will be back as Johnny Silverhand… and a plot involving an out to the New United States of America sounds rather ominous. “We're having a lot of fun with [the expansion]," said game director Gabriel Amatengelo. “It's a new style of plot, a new cast of characters, [and will expand] on a district in Night City where it primarily takes place.”

Sony has updated the internal design of its PlayStation 5 consoles, and seemingly made the console more energy efficient as a result.

As reported by The Verge, YouTube user Austin Evans took apart the redesigned console and found that Sony had made some fairly significant changes. Despite not being a rebranded update (akin to the PlayStation 4 Slim), Sony has updated the PS5's internals roughly once a year to make the machine more efficient (and presumably cheaper to produce).

The updated model's motherboard has been reduced in size by about two inches, the cooling has been changed through an additional heat pipe at the back of a console and a smaller heatsink, and the SSD enclosure has also been changed slightly.

Though Sony may have had other reasons for updating the console, Evans claimed in his video that the new PS5 uses around 20 to 30 less watts while gaming and is therefore the most energy efficient version of the console so far.

The new model comes just as Sony increased the price of the PS5 in most major markets including the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, and Mexico. "The global economic environment is a challenge that many of you around the world are no doubt experiencing," the publisher said at the time.

The developers behind Moonbreaker are hosting two preview weekends on Steam in September, leading up to the game's Early Access launch later this month.

Moonbreaker will hit Steam Early Access on September 29, but those wanting to try out the game even earlier may be able to participate in one of two playtests via Steam. The first will occur between September 9 and September 11, and the second will run from September 16 to September 18. The entire game will be unlocked for testers, though some in-game systems and the store will be disabled.

Moonbreaker is a digital tabletop strategy game in which you build armies from a huge selection of units before taking them into battle. But the kicker is you can also paint your units, choosing from dozens of paint shades and brush types to make each model unique. Alternatively, you can use paint schemes created by professional model painters to make your army look the best on the battlefield.

To sign up for the playtests, simply log into Steam and head to Moonbreaker's Steam page, then press the "Request Access" button under the "Join the Moonbreaker Playtest" section to register your interest. After confirming your request, you'll need to sit tight and wait for an email notification from the developers to see when they are ready for participants to jump in and explore the Reaches.

Remember when everyone wondered whether Nier Automata had a hidden church? After sightings of a mysterious door followed by days of intrigue, it was revealed to be a hoax – instead, it was an ambitious project by a trio of Nier modders.

Now, the mod – once thought to be impossible to make – has finally been released to the public. “IT’S OUT,” said modder DevolasRevenge via Twitter.

IT'S OUT https://t.co/HKgPZaDSVJ pic.twitter.com/vvpyO1Jy9U

— DevolasRevenge (@DevolasRevenge) September 7, 2022

The Nier: Automata mod was originally unveiled on Reddit, as one user claimed to have discovered a whole new area that was never before seen.

“I think my game has a glitch since I keep going back to the beginning I don't know how to fix it and the cup has random letters or Korean,” they said. “Maybe I need to restart the game or retry the boss again or maybe I took too long to beat him.”

Update - 09/07/2022: Sony has announced that its PlayStation 5 firmware update that includes 1440p monitor support, Gamelists, and new social features will be available globally today, September 7.

Announced in a PlayStation Blog post, Sony's vice president of platform experience Hideaki Nishino said that these highly requested features - first confirmed to be on the way in July - will finally be fully released.

The blog post also revealed that Sony is testing other new features including the ability to do a voice search for YouTube videos from anywhere on the PS5 console. It's also adding new features to the PlayStation App including the ability to launch a remote play session straight from your phone and the option to request that friends share their screens.

Original Story: Sony's PlayStation 5 is finally getting 1440p monitor support thanks to an incoming firmware update.

As announced on the PlayStation Blog, the new feature has entered beta and is therefore essentially in the final stage of testing before Sony rolls it out to all PS5 users.

The 1440p support is particularly important for PC players, who have been requesting the feature since the console was released – especially as its competitor the Xbox Series X has supported 1440p since launch.

You know that one soulslike game that is a decent enough take on the genre, but also has a bit of wonkiness that otherwise holds it back? Sorry, did you think I was talking about Lords of the Fallen, or maybe Mortal Shell? Or perhaps you thought I meant The Surge, Ashen, Vampyr, or Remnant: From The Ashes – or even Thymesia from earlier this month? No, in this case I was referring to Steelrising, a French Revolution-themed action-RPG that’s chock full of creepy robots, emotionally unstable aristocrats in powdered wigs, and death screens that tell you you’re dead. The unfathomably weird setting is a delight, but simplistic combat and underwhelming boss fights end up making disappointing use of it. That means in the long list of recent serviceable soulslikes with lots of rough edges, Steelrising is… well, another one of those.

The days of having to tolerate your friend’s loud, obnoxious breathing noises over Xbox Party voice chat are done, as Xbox has just released a new Xbox Series X/S Noise Suppression feature. It is available right now upon downloading Xbox’s latest system update.

“We’ve added noise suppression to parties on Xbox Series X|S consoles to help remove unwanted noises like gamepad clicks, breathing, and background noise from your parties, the release notes said.”

The feature can be turned on or off at any time by opening the guide and accessing the “Options” section of the “Parties & chats” feature. From there, you can enable or disable noise suppression.

Xbox is the latest company to offer this technology, after apps like Zoom, Discord, and Nvidia started rolling out their noise filtration features, allowing users to fully filter out background noise.

The update also brought with it more features, for example, the ability to now be able to jump into a game from your friends’ shared captures — meaning that you can now watch your friend’s match highlights and start playing the game immediately after for yourself.