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Spider-Man 2 Player Finds Another Way to Roam as Venom, Even After Patch

4 months ago

This article contains spoilers for the story of Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 players have found yet another glitch that lets them patrol the streets of New York City as Venom - but it involves a certain amount of risk, so those looking to exploit the glitch should proceed with caution.

If you haven’t been keeping up with the community carnage that’s ensued since Insomniac Games’ sequel launched for PlayStation 5 last month, then you should know that a dedicated few have been working to find ways to play as Marvel’s iconic symbiote. They had succeeded before, but Insomniac was quick to patch the exploit. Now, someone has discovered a new way to take the Lethal Protector outside of the limited arena players are given a little more than halfway through the campaign.

Reddit user UnderTheHood778 shared footage of them controlling Venom as he jumps over and around the city’s skyscrapers. This new version of the Venom glitch actually offers a bit more than previous exploits, as it allows players to use symbiote abilities to fight crime.

However, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s new Venom glitch is tricky to pull off. In fact, UnderTheHood778 explains that Venom wannabes will need to crash their game during a specific story moment.

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PS5 Cyber Monday Deal: 1TB SSD Drops to Just $51 For a Limited Time

4 months ago

There are a few new PS5 Cyber Monday Deals to check out right now, and that includes this brand new discount on a PlayStation 5 compatible solid state drive. This Lexar 1TB Gaming SSD (including a heatsink) has dropped to just $50.95 for Cyber Monday (see here), marking it as the best deal we've seen for a drive of this size during the extended Black Friday sales.

The only catch is this offer is only available until the end of the day today when Amazon will wrap up its latest sale period for the time being. So, if you're looking to expand the storage on that new PS5 slim you just picked up over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, this is the perfect opportunity to save. Otherwise, there's also a 2TB SSD for $99.99 available right now as well. And, just to remind you again, these deals will be gone by this time tomorrow, so act now to avoid disappointment.

Is an SSD Worth it For a PS5?

The best PS5 SSDs are necessary as the PS5 has a measly 825GB to house a few storage-hungry games out of the box. The PS5 Slim improves on this with a base 1TB drive, but that still isn't going to fit a lot on there in the grand scheme of things.

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Robert Anderson

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The Division Heartland Gets a Rating in Taiwan, Hinting a Release Date Could Be Imminent

4 months ago

The Division Heartland has been rated by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee.

First spotted by X/Twitter user Kurakasis, the rating first appeared on Nov. 14, 2023. As Kurakasis points out, the rating, which includes mentions of PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S verisons, suggests that a release date could arrive as early as late January or early February 2024 if we’re lucky. While it’s best not to get your hopes up for an official schedule update until Ubisoft has more to say, the rating could be a sign that things are moving in the right direction.

Ubisoft announced its free-to-play PC and console take on The Division series in 2021. It’s planned to release for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S, but the path to its launch hasn’t been without roadblocks. The original plan was to see the spinoff release sometime in 2021 or 2022, but a quiet delay arrived shortly after its reveal, which saw it pushed to 2022 or 2023. We’re now a month and a half away from the end of the year, and Ubisoft still hasn’t given us a solid release date for The Division Heartland.

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Michael Cripe

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Get the Nintendo Switch Lite Timmy & Tommy's Aloha Edition at Walmart for $199

4 months ago

The Nintendo Switch is a great console, and it's still potentially on track to become the best selling console of all time. Only time can truly tell. As part of Walmart's Cyber Monday sales event live today, you can grab tons of fantastic Nintendo deals, including Switches of all kinds, including the awesome OLED Switch.

If you are in need of some Nintendo Switch pack-ins, check out our hubs for the best Nintendo Switch accessories and tons of discounted games, some quite heavily discounted.

Right now at Walmart, you can nab a Switch Lite for just $199, and it comes with Animal Crossing: New Horizons (which was my first Animal Crossing game). Spending tons of time visiting coworkers and friends islands is a blast, as is setting up the island, catching fish and bugs, and planting orchards (my favorite pasttime).

Grab Timmy & Tommy's Nintendo Switch Lite for $199

This Switch Lite model is fantastic. My wife has the standard turqoise model, herself, and it has a light and refreshing look to it. This version expands on that, adding a white, leafy design across the back of the Switch, with a brown leaf on the front, near the Home button.

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Walmart Has the Best Cyber Monday PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch Bundle Deals

4 months ago

Walmart's Cyber Monday sale is officially live and you can pick up plenty of awesome console deals including the new PS5 slim bundles with a free game (Modern Warfare 3 or Spider-Man 2), plenty of Diablo 4 Xbox Series X bundles, as well as deals on the Xbox Series S and even Nintendo Switch OLED. Conveniently, the best Cyber Monday TV deal is also at Walmart, a Sony Bravia 65" OLED for $1498. With a 120Hz refresh rate, it's the perfect TV for the current crop of 4K consoles.

Walmart PS5 Cyber Monday Deals

PS5 Slim with Spider-Man 2 or Call of Duty Console Bundle for $499 (Save $70)

Note that this is the brand-new slim model of the PS5, which is pretty cool on its own. But if you were to buy these items separately, they'd cost you $569. These are currently on sale for Cyber Monday for $499.

PS5 Slim Vertical Stand

Believe it or not, Sony isn't including a vertical stand in the new PS5 slim models. So if you want to set it vertically in your entertainment stand, you'll probably want to pick up this $29.99 accessory. It's kind of annoying that it's an add-on, but it'll keep your slim standing.

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The Best Cyber Monday Xbox Series X Deal is Now at Amazon

4 months ago

Good news, anyone looking for an Xbox Series X. Thanks to a Cyber Monday discount, you can grab one on Amazon for $399.99 when you clip the "$49.01 off" coupon on the page. That's the best Xbox hardware deal we've seen during the entire (seemingly endless) Black Friday and Cyber Monday commercial holiday. Amazon doesn't tend to keep these kinds of coupons live for very long, so if you're interested, I'd buy it sooner than later.

Xbox Series X Cyber Monday Deal: Get it for $399.99

The only better deal around is in Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale -- but there's a big if. If you happen to be a My Best Buy Plus or Total member, you can get an Xbox Series X and a $50 Best Buy gift card for the same price. But the membership itself starts at $50, so if you're not a member, it's a wash. That said, if you're interested in signing up, you can do so here.

As for other Xbox hardware deals, we've seen quite a few different configurations over Black Friday week/weekend. But most of the other ones involve bundling games like Diablo IV and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. Those can be great deals as well, but you might not want to buy the games otherwise, so a deal that gets you $100 off the console itself is generally the way to go.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Fan May Have Mapped Out Exactly Where the Nautiloid Crashes on D&D Map

4 months ago

Big as Baldur's Gate 3 is, fans of Dungeons & Dragons know that the expansive world of the game is only a tiny, tiny fraction of the massive world of D&D. But one intrepid fan thinks they've found exactly which tiny fraction of the world some of the game's key moments take place in.

In a Reddit post by u/CommanderRasseru, the author claims to have pinpointed on a D&D map exactly where the Nautiloid crash site and Moonrise Towers are located. They admit this is their "best rough guess," since the D&D map and the Baldur's Gate 3 maps don't line up absolutely 100% in every way, but some pretty major clues point to their guess being a fairly accurate one.

The most obvious landmark is the city of Baldur's Gate itself, as well as the general knowledge that Baldur's Gate 3 takes place on the Sword Coast of the continent of Faerün, which narrows it down considerably. From there, u/CommanderRasseru used river topography to discern where the rest of the game is located, following the bends of the River Chionthar upstream from Baldur's Gate and cross-referencing locations with distances from Fort Morninglord and Elturel. Putting all that together, they came up with this:

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Cyber Monday PS5 Accessories Deals on Controllers, SSDs, and More

4 months ago

The Black Friday deals may have come to an end, but Cyber Monday is here for round two, and there are plenty of discounts for PlayStation owners to enjoy this year. Alongside the excellent PS5 console bundle deals, you can also save on a variety of PS5 accessories right now. This includes DualSense controllers (which have been knocked down to $49) to SSDs to console covers. Below, we've broken down the best deals on PS5 accessories still available in this year's Cyber Monday sales so you can pick up some exciting new items for your favorite console.

Cyber Monday 2023: Save Big on PS5 DualSense Controllers

Considering DualSense controllers usually run for $74.99, it's well worth it to grab them now at this discounted price of $49. The colors available usually sell out quickly, too, so you'll want to act fast before your favorite disappears.

These SSD Deals Are Our Favorites From Cyber Monday

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Hannah Hoolihan

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape Officially Delayed to June 2024

4 months ago

Following rumors and reports that the expansion was delayed, Bungie has officially revealed that Destiny 2's next expansion, The Final Shape, has been pushed back to June 4, 2024.

In a blog post, Bungie confirmed that it is delaying the expansion, stating it needs "more time to become exactly what [Bungie] want it to be." The expansion was supposed to be released on Feb. 27, 2024.

"The Final Shape is the culmination of the first ten years of Destiny storytelling and, for Guardians everywhere, countless hours spent together," Bungie wrote in the blog post. "We want to honor that journey, so we're taking the time we need to deliver an even bigger and bolder vision, one that we hope will be remembered and treasured for years to come."

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Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday Game Deals: Physical and Digital Games on Sale

4 months ago

There's no shortage of great deals during this year's Cyber Monday sales, and for a limited time you can pick up dozens of great Nintendo Switch games at a steep discount. Keep in mind, though, the part about being "limited," as we're already seeing some items, like at Walmart's Cyber Monday sale, already starting to sell out, so act fast if there's a game you've been waiting on!

Walmart Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch Game Deals

Walmart has added a handful of new games to its Cyber Monday sale, including deals on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Pokemon Scarlet, Fire Emblem Engage, and more.

Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday Game Deals at Best Buy

The Cyber Monday Best Buy deals are in full effect, and include some steep discounts on Nintendo Switch games, accessories, and more.

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Matthew Adler

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Xbox Cyber Monday: Here's The Best Deals Now Live

4 months ago

Xbox Cyber Monday deals are still in full swing - but time and some of the best deals are running out. Cyber Monday also signals the last chance you can bag any of these deals. Many of them are even starting to expire or sell out as we get into the final hours of the sales event.

Our favorites at the moment include the Xbox Series S - Starter Bundle (including three months of Xbox Game Pass) for just $249 at Walmart. There's also up to $30 off Xbox Controllers, including deals on all color variations possible. But, that's not all, so make sure you take some time to dig into the rest of the deals we've found for you just below. Rival console PlayStation's Cyber Monday deals are pretty fantastic as well, so there's never been a better time to be a gamer looking for a deal.

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Last Chance to Save on PS5 DualSense Cyber Monday Deal

4 months ago

Cyber Monday deals are here! If you are a PlayStation or PC gamer, can I interest you in a DualSense controller for your next play session? They're down to $49 in the PS5 Cyber Monday sale, so you can save up to $25 on your purchase. This is also your last chance to save in the sale, so make your purchase ASAP to avoid disappointment. Remember to also check in with us at @IGNDeals on Twitter/X where we will be providing play-by-play updates for Cyber Monday.

Cyber Monday: DualSense Controller

When looking at the deals available, opting for controllers like the Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Galactic Purple or Gray Camo is your best bet as these are some of the most popular, tend to sell out during sale events, and cost the most at $74.99 MSRP. So buying at this at the $49 Cyber Monday offer will maximize your savings. $49 is the standard discount price we've been seeing for the PlayStation gamepad, and well worth considering over the holiday season, or as a potential gift for the PlayStation fan in your life.

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Cyber Monday Deals: Best PS5 Racing Wheels

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The Best Black Friday SSD Deals: Get a 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for Only $88

4 months ago

Black Friday has officially started and there are already plenty of deals to be found on SSDs for your PlayStation 5 console or gaming PC. This is unquestionably best time of year to score a fast and reliable PS5 compatible gaming SSD at the lowest price possible. Most of these deals we've found so far are part of the Amazon Black Friday Sale, although some may be price-matched elsewhere as well.

If you're looking for PS5 games or accessories, check out the best PlayStation Black Friday deals.

Black Friday Deal: Crucial P5 Plus 2TB SSD with Heatsink for $87.99

For those of you looking to upgrade your PS5 console, this is the best Black Friday deal and the one that you should be picking up. The Crucial P5 Plus meets all the requirements for your PS5 SSD upgrade. It supports transfer speeds of up to 6,660MB/s which is well above the 5,600MB/s minimum threshold. The integrated heatsink is robust and entirely made of aluminum for effective heat dissipation. It's also slim enough to fit in the PS5 bay with the cover on. If you're worried about opening up your PS5 case, don't worry it's very easy. Crucial has an official YouTube PS5 SSD install guide.

Black Friday Deal: Nextorage 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $99.99

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The Best Black Friday SSD Deal for Your PS5: 2TB for Under $100 (Updated)

4 months ago

The Amazon Black Friday Sale has officially started, and currently there are a couple of 2TB PS5-compatible solid state drives that you can score for under $100: the Nextorage Japan 2TB SSD for $99.99 and the Silicon Power XS70 2TB SSD for $97.97. Both of these SSDs are fast enough to exceed the specs of the PS5's stock internal SSD and come with a preinstalled heatsink that does a fine job of keeping things cool.

Black Friday Deal: Nextorage 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $99.99

This SSD fulfills all the requisites that make it PS5 compatible. It boasts sequential read and write speeds of 7300MB/s and 6900MB/s, which is much higher than the minimum recommendation of 5,600MB/s. It also includes a robust double-sided aluminum heatsink that's preinstalled on the SSD. This is much better than some of the cheaper SSDs that only include thin graphite heatspreaders.

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Eric Song

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Mortal Kombat 1: Tremor’s Secret Brutality Is a Lot Happier

4 months ago

Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo character Tremor launched this week, and players have already discovered his secret Brutality.

Mortal Kombat 1 spoilers are ahead.

All Mortal Kombat 1 characters have Brutalities — unique moves that end a match in a particularly brutal fashion. They’re triggered by doing an extra input command on top of a specific combo ender or move that wins the final round. Most of the characters in the game have six brutalities, but players have discovered a number of secret brutalities, too.

Recently released DLC character Omni-Man, for example, has a secret brutality that’s in essence an alternate version of one of his existing brutalities. For detailed instructions, head over to IGN’s Mortal Kombat 1 how to do hidden brutalities guide.

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Wesley Yin-Poole

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The Best Audible Black Friday Deal Is Available Right Now on Amazon

4 months ago

For Amazon Black Friday, Amazon is offering one of the best subscription deals we're going to see during holiday season. First time Audible subscribers can get 4 months of Audible Premium Plus membership for only $5.95 per month. That adds up to $23.80. You also get a free $20 credit that's good for any audiobook at Audible, which means you actually only end up paying about $4 for your entire 4 month subscription. If you're not sure whether or not you're eligible, simply click on the link; if you see the promo then you're eligible and if you don't then you're not. This deal ends on Cyber Monday, November 27, so you better hurry!

Black Friday Deal: Audible Premium Plus for $5.95/mo + $20 Audible Credit

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Eric Song

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PlayStation and PS5 Black Friday Deals Live: Check Out Today's Best Offers

4 months ago

Happy Thanksgiving! Black Friday deals are now in full swing, and there's more than enough new PlayStation discounts to dig into. Just a reminder that all the deals in the sale are effectively proper Black Friday deals, and anything live right now likely won't get any better -- so feel free to make those purchases right away. For PlayStation fans, Black Friday has blessed us with some incredible offers already.

The Spider-Man 2 PS5 slim bundles are by far the most popular Black Friday offer so far this shopping season. These cost $499.99, so you're getting a free game, but are also very popular so we recommend securing one ASAP if you're interested. We've also been blessed with 30% off PS Plus, DualSense Controllers for $49, and a whole slew of PS5 games on sale. Check out everything just below or follow @IGNDeals for even more Black Friday PS5 updates.

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PS Plus Has Been Discounted for Black Friday 2023

4 months ago

Happy Thanksgiving! PlayStation Black Friday deals are now in full swing, and that means this is the best time to join or upgrade your PS Plus membership. As previously reported, PlayStation Plus is up to 30% off this Black Friday for new subscribers, while those on Essential or Extra can also get money off upgrading their membership to the next tier. PSA: There are no stackable PS Plus deals this year, and these current offers are only available until Cyber Monday on November 27.

Use This Trick: PlayStation Gift Card Black Friday Deals

Wait! Before you purchase anything on the digital PlayStation Store or buy/upgrade your PS Plus membership, consider these PlayStation Gift Cards which are currently 10% off. Now while these 'gift cards' do make wonderful gifts for the PlayStation fan in your life, there's nothing stopping you from just applying the code provided to your account. This will increase your potential savings on all digital purchases this weekend -- including the 30% off PS Plus deal.

So, for those looking to buy a PS Plus membership, or considering any of the PS5 games in the digital sale (such as Modern Warfare III), this is an excellent deal. You can apply as many codes as you see fit in order to make the most savings. We'll leave the relevant links you need just below.

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The Best Black Friday Board Game Deals on Amazon Just Got Updated

4 months ago

Amazon Black Friday has started in earnest. Most of the deals aren't available yet (more will be released each day), but the one exception is the board games category. Amazon has dropped the price on dozens of popular board games and board game expansions. These include favorites like Pandemic, Ticket to Ride, Catan, Carcassonne, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Azul, Wingspan and more. However, there are also several more niche games that we've rarely seen discounted, like Everdell, Agricola, Pandemic Legacy, Paleo, and more. So if your board game collection could use some freshening up, then peruse the list right here. We'll add more deals as we see them go live.

Wingspan Board Game for $35.33

Wingspan from Stonemeier Games is an incredibly good board game. So good in fact that we deemed it the best board game of 2019. Wingspan looks like a deceptively simple game; the endgame goal is to attract as many birds as you can to your wildlife preserve and help them proliferate. There are only four actions you can perform: draw a bird card, play a bird card, get food, and lay eggs. Sounds simple enough, right? Well let's just say these four actions mask an incredibly complex engine-building game with which you will have to juggle between bringing new birds into the fold and keeping your existing birds well stocked and in a breeding frenzy. Wingspan is infinitely replayable, and you'll find yourself developing and honing new strategies with every subsequent playthough.

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Ex-Grand Theft Auto Dev Pulls Behind-the-Scenes Blog, Says Someone From Rockstar Had a Word

4 months ago

A former member of staff at Rockstar who worked on a raft of Grand Theft Auto games has pulled their behind-the-scenes development blog after someone from the studio got in touch.

Former Rockstar Games technical director Obbe Vermeij started the blog on November 11 to discuss their time at Rockstar North, the Scottish studio behind the Grand Theft Auto series.

A number of eye-catching blog posts delved into the development of the older Grand Theft Auto games and even other Rockstar projects. One revealed fresh insight into the collapsed development of Agent, a game Rockstar has never formally cancelled, and further posts discussed other scrapped projects, such as a Scottish zombie survival game.

Something about ruining the Rockstar mystique or something.

But it seems some staff at Rockstar North weren’t thrilled by the revelations, and Vermeij has now pulled all posts from the blog. In a statement, Vermeij said: “Today I got an email from Rockstar North. Apparently some of the OGs there are upset by my blog. I genuinely didn't think anyone would mind me talking about 20 year old games but I was wrong. Something about ruining the Rockstar mystique or something.

“Anyway, this blog isn't important enough to me to piss off my former colleagues in Edinburgh so I'm winding it down. I'll maybe just leave a few articles with anecdotes that don't affect anyone but me. I would love for Rockstar to open up about development of the trilogy themselves, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen anytime soon. Maybe I'll try again in a decade or two.”

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The Witcher 3 Hides a Tragic Love Story No One Knew About

4 months ago

The Witcher 3 is chock full of romance that often ends in disaster but CD Projekt Red has revealed one tragic love story from the Blood and Wine expansion that no one knew about.

Speaking during the developer's AnsweRED podcast, story director Tomasz Marchewka said CD Projekt Red designed one character to be secretly in love with another, but circumstance kept those feelings locked away.

That character is Damien de la Tour, captain of Toussaint's ducal guard under Duchess Anna Henrietta. And who was he in love with? The woman he was sworn to protect, Henrietta herself.

He is secretly in love with her. And because he's not an aristocrat, it's impossible for him to even imagine that.

"I don't think it's said anywhere in the game but we assume that he is secretly in love with her," said Marchewka. "And because he's not an aristocrat, it's impossible for him to even imagine that that could have happened.

"I think there's one moment when she states she's gonna be in grave danger and so on, and he just looks at her. And if you know what to look for, in that look you see the depth of the relationship. It's super subtle, I don't know how transparent it is, but we always remembered about him being basically willing to give his life for her if needed."

Also in The Witcher fashion, the ending of Blood and Wine has different outcomes that see the pair's relationship put to the test. Spoilers for The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine expansion follow, reader beware.

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South Park: Snow Day's 3D Art Style Is Putting Off Some Fans

4 months ago

THQ Nordic has released its best look yet at upcoming multiplayer game South Park: Snow Day in an official gameplay trailer, but some fans are a little put off by its 3D art style.

The one-minute trailer shows off the action-adventure role-playing game which, unlike South Park itself and the critically acclaimed Stick of Truth and Fractured But Whole games from Ubisoft, features a 3D art style instead of 2D. Fans haven't responded particularly well to this switch, with a Reddit post discussing the gameplay trailer full of criticism for Snow Day's graphics.

"I don’t think South Park’s art style translates well to 3D and the characters look really out of place in the high resolution snowy environment," said Pacmantis. "Yeah, the 3D reminds me of the old attempts to make a South Park game from the 90s and 2000s. It never translates well," replied MyCoolWhiteLies.

Plenty of other users agreed. "I don't know why they would go for 3D. They already nailed it a decade ago with Stick of Truth by just making it look indistinguishable from the show," said one. "This doesn't look good at all. Really jarring art style," said another. "South Park doesn't work well as a 3D game," said a third.

Comparisons to the Ubisoft games were also frequent. "The Stick of Truth was magic, like being dropped in a playable episode, and The Fractured But Whole was almost as good. This one seems like a severe regression," said likwitsnake. "I just want another turn based South Park RPG like Stick of Truth and Fractured But Whole, not this," added ImJustSaiyan.

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11 Best PS5 Game Black Friday Deals of 2023

4 months ago

While we love PS5 games, they can be a little on the expensive side at times. As games continue to push the boundaries of what is possible on a console, prices are starting to align with these advancements, leading to the introduction of $70 launch games. Thankfully, these prices don't last forever if you have a bit of patience, and now PlayStation Black Friday deals are here to help with a few top discounts.

We've had our eye on the best Black Friday deals all November, but now we're really into the crux of things it's time to stick down our metaphorical flag and declare -- these deals are good. Whether you're after a Game of the Year contender like Resident Evil 4, or you're looking to take on Odin in God of War Ragnarok, we've found Black Friday deals from a variety of retailers for the very best games. But, watch out, as the countdown to the end of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales is now on, and these deals will be gone before you know it.

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Walmart Black Friday 2023: The Biggest Sale Is Live Now

4 months ago

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. While Walmart's brick-and-mortar stores are closed for the holiday, the retailer's online Black Friday 2023 sale is in full swing. And many of the deals are phenomenal -- lower than you'll find at competitors like Amazon or Best Buy. So what’s on sale? It might be more efficient to discuss what's not on sale. Let’s take a look at all the best deals available in Walmart's Black Friday sale today.

Walmart Black Friday TV Deals

There really is no better time to buy a new TV than on Black Friday. And online shopping really helps here, because instead of trying to muscle a giant box into the trunk of your car, you can have it delivered for free when you order it online. That's undoubtedly the way to go. For more discounts, check out our Black Friday TV deal roundup. And if you prefer Walmart, you can take a look at our more in-depth Walmart TV Black Friday deals article.

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Stunning Zelda Fan-Film Reimagines Ocarina of Time as a Studio Ghibli Movie

4 months ago

What if Zelda: Ocarina of Time was the basis of a Studio Ghibli movie? It might look like this stunning fan-film, put together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the greatest video games of all time.

Creator RwanLink spent a whopping 600 hours across four months rebuilding Hyrule Castle Town in super detailed fashion using Unreal Engine 5. There are four environments and over 30 characters in the test animation.

The fan-film is published here with permission from RwanLink. You can check out RwanLink's YouTube channel here.

The 18-minute film kicks off in heart-breaking fashion with the death of the Deku Tree. With Navi in tow, Link heads off to Hyrule Castle. Castle Town is bustling (yes, there are chickens and empty bottles), packed with market traders and customers. Link enjoys a spot of playtime with a dog, and fans of Ocarina of Time will spot some familiar faces for sure.

Link spots a royal guard escorting Zelda to the castle and gives chase. A couple of nefarious characters (you know who) turn up for an audience with the king. Beware, Link!

The video then shows off a third-person perspective. RwanLink stresses the project was made as a film and not a video game, but it gives us a tantalising glimpse at what a Zelda game made in the Studio Ghibli style might look like.

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Wesley Yin-Poole

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Where to Buy a PS5 on Black Friday

4 months ago

We're seeing Black Friday deals in full swing now, and the PlayStation 5 is one of the most sought-after, and most popular deals of Black Friday. If you've been hoping to pick up a PS5 this year during the sale event, you're in luck! Playstation 5 consoles are available everywhere now. There's even a selection of console bundles for them that are on sale for Black Friday, including for the new PS5 Slim, which you can find detailed below.

Where to Buy a PS5 Slim for Black Friday

If you're hoping to get your hands on the new PS5 Slim, there are a few different ways that you can. Alongside being able to pick it up on its own at PlayStation and GameStop, there are a couple of PS5 Slim bundles available for Black Friday that are worth picking up. Those come bundled with either Marvel's Spider-Man 2 or Modern Warfare III.

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Where to Buy a PS5 on Black Friday

If you're looking to buy a standard PS5 console, you can find it at the links below on Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop. This will run you $500 for the disc edition, but gets you the console and a controller so you can start playing right away.

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New Tribes Game Emerges 11 Years After Tribes: Ascend Came Out

4 months ago

A brand new Tribes game is in development, and fresh details on it have begun to emerge.

Tribes is a multiplayer sci-fi FPS series, often dubbed 'the world's fastest shooter', that saw five releases from 1998 to 2012. The most recent entry, the critically acclaimed Tribes: Ascend, was developed by Hi-Rez Studios years before it released Smite, Paladins, and Rogue Company.

The new Tribes, which has yet to receive an official title, is in development at Prophecy Games, a new studio founded in late 2019 within the Hi-Rez Studios umbrella. But in early 2020, Prophecy spun off from Hi-Rez to become an independent studio — and it looks like it took Tribes with it.

FPS-Z reports fresh playtests for the new Tribes game kick off soon, and published a number of screenshots from a previous playtest. These images provide us with our first look at the new Tribes game, which does not have a release window.

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Wesley Yin-Poole

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Nintendo Switch Black Friday Deals: Games, Consoles, and Switch Accessories Now on Sale

4 months ago

While it's not technically Black Friday 2023 yet, lots of Nintendo Switch games, accessories, and console bundles are already available at their Black Friday prices. Major game series like Mario, Zelda, Metroid, and Kirby have already seen price drops of $30 or more -- and more discounts are coming online all the time. Also, one of the Nintendo Switch Black Friday console bundles is already available to purchase.

If you’re wondering what kinds of Black Friday deals you you can get now, or will be able to find on Nintendo Switch games, accessories, and hardware once the official sales begin, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a look.

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Nintendo Switch Super Smash Bros. OLED Black Friday Bundle

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Resident Evil 4 Is $30 for Black Friday

4 months ago

It might not technically be Black Friday 2023 yet, but the sales are live at all the major retailers. That means you can save a bunch of money on all kinds of things, including video games. One of the best games of 2023 (see our 10/10 Resident Evil 4 remake review) is a from-the-ground-up remake of Resident Evil 4. Like the remakes of the previous games, this one is excellently made and just phenomenally fun to play. And thanks to Walmart's Black Friday sale, it's available on PS5 and Xbox Series X for just $30. That's a killer deal.

Resident Evil 4 Is $30 for Black Friday

In this reimagined version of the game, we catch up with Leon six years after the Raccoon City disaster. As an agent reporting directly to the President of the United States, he faces his toughest mission yet: rescuing the President's kidnapped daughter from a mysterious European village engulfed in madness. The remake, reconstructed using Capcom's RE Engine, enhances the visuals and adds new story elements to deliver a modern gaming experience that feels both new yet true to the original.

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Chris Reed

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God of War: Ragnarok Drops to Just $35 in This Early Black Friday Deal

4 months ago

Don't look now, but Black Friday has begun in earnest. There are a ton of PS5 deals available thanks to PlayStation's Black Friday sale. Some amazing gaming deals are dropping today including Final Fantasy 16, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and a whole lot more.

One of the standout games from 2022 was God of War Ragnarok. Fans of the series had patiently waited for to return to the frozen landscapes of Asgard with Kratos and Atreus. If you haven't played this game yet, then you're missing out. We expected this title to pop up among the deals for Black Friday this year, and we're just very excited that the 50% discount has gone live so early. Pick up your copy in the next week for the all-time low price of $35 at Best Buy. It's also on sale for Walmart's Black Friday sale and at GameStop, but for $5 more (see below).

More Early Black Friday PS5 Deals

Black Friday has rolled around at the perfect time this year. The PS5 has recently had its mid-gen refresh and it has been christened the "slim model". It's early days for it so it is currently only available in selected markets. It'll set you back $499.99 and the current bundle features Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 or Spider-Man 2 at no additional charge; offering potential buyers savings of $70 compared to purchasing the items separately.

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Joe O'Neill-Parker

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The Best Black Friday Pokemon Deals: Cards, Games, and Plushies

4 months ago

Black Friday deals are here and there's so much to look through, from the latest and greatest deals on tech to incredible console bundle deals. If you enjoy Pokemon, though, and have been searching the internet trying to find the best discounts on everything from cards to games to plushies, we're here to help. In this roundup, we've gathered all of the best Pokemon deals that have popped up during Black Friday at a variety of retailers. To get started looking through them, click on one of the links below...

The Best Pokemon Deals During Black Friday:

Save Big on Pokemon Cards

Black Friday offers great deals at a variety of retailers, but some of the best deals on Pokemon cards can be found at Best Buy (see the full list of deals here) and on Amazon (see here). We've picked out some of our favorite deals below for you to look through, broken down by each retailer.

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Hannah Hoolihan

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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Is $14 for Black Friday

4 months ago

A huge discount on a popular Nintendo Switch game has hit Walmart for Black Friday. That game is none other than Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, the turn-based adventure that throws the characters of Super Mario together with the Rabbids. Sparks of Hope is available for an even $14, which is a 75% discount off of its standard price. If you've been waiting on a blowout sale, this is the lowest this game will probably get.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope On Sale for $14 During Black Friday

If you've never heard of the Mario + Rabbids series, it is a turn-based collaboration that combines the worlds of Super Mario and the Rabbids. The first game in the series, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, was released for the Nintendo Switch in 2017. Last year, Sparks of Hope was released for Switch as a sequel. You play as Mario, Luigi, Peach, and the familiar cast of Mario characters. However, you also have the ability to play as Rabbid versions of Mario characters, like Rabbid Rosalina.

Sparks of Hope took a huge step forward from Kingdom Battle with its open-level design. Here, you can freely explore and battle however you choose, whereas every level was linear in the original game. If you're interested in checking out the game, it's worth noting that you don't need to play the first Mario + Rabbids title to understand the second. See our Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope review for more info.

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Noah Hunter

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Fresh Call of Duty 2024 Details Confirmed Alongside Gulf War Setting in New Report

4 months ago

The next Call of Duty game, set for release in 2024, may be another entry in the Black Ops series of games and set in the Gulf War, according to a new report.

As reported by Windows Central, the Treyarch-developed next release in the Call of Duty franchise will be a new Black Ops game, though its official name is still being decided internally. It will take place during the Gulf War, additionally touching on the global political fallout after the Cold War. Windows Central describes the approach as having a "nuanced" narrative, focusing on different participants in the Gulf War.

This largely corroborates similar reports of the Gulf War setting inadvertently leaked by an actor earlier this year.

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Additionally, the report suggests the new game will lean back into more traditional military combat tech and Black Ops gadgets, rather than focusing on the futuristic tech some of the more recent Call of Duty games have embraced.

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Rebekah Valentine

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Ex-Rockstar Dev Sheds Light on Long Lost Game Agent's Development Troubles

4 months ago

Former Rockstar Games technical director Obbe Vermeij has shed light on the developer's long lost spy thriller Agent, which was announced as a PlayStation 3 exclusive in 2009 but has since disappeared.

In a blog post detailing his 1995 to 2009 tenure at Rockstar North, the studio where Agent originated, Vermeij said pressure from Grand Theft Auto 5's development contributed to the game eventually switching studios before seemingly being scrapped altogether.

"We really got going on this one and worked on it for over a year. I remember working on a downhill skiing chase scene with guns for instance," Vermeij said of Agent.

It became clear that [Agent] was going to be too much of a distraction for us and we ditched it.

"The game wasn't progressing as well as we'd hoped. It was inevitable that eventually the whole company would have to get behind the next Grand Theft Auto. We tried to cut the game down in an attempt the get the bulk of it done before the inevitable call from New York would come. We cut out an entire level (I think Cairo) and maybe even the space section.

"It became clear that [Agent] was going to be too much of a distraction for us and we ditched it. I think it was handed over to another company within Rockstar but never got completed." Half of the Rockstar North team was working on Grand Theft Auto 4 DLC and Grand Theft Auto 5, while half was set to work on Agent before the importance of its premiere franchise took over.

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Ryan Dinsdale

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The Green Man Gaming Black Friday Sale Is Live

4 months ago

If you are anything like me, Black Friday is the time of year you pick up all-time classic games you don't own, or great games from that year you haven't gotten to yet (I'm currently deciding how many of these games I can afford to get, if we're being honest).

Games go on sale all the time, but discounts during the Black Friday season hit differently, and GMG has PlayStation, 2K, and more, including some of the best games of 2023.

GMG Black Friday Sale

GMG is an official key reseller, meaning every key comes directly from the game's publishers. You can also get games from a wide range of platforms, including Steam, Epic, and more.

As part of the GMG Black Friday sale, they also have a rotating Star Deal, which is even more heavily discounted than usual. Right now, it's Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition (Steam) for just $12.50. Keep checking back to see what else is heavily discounted as the sale continues.

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Where to Buy a Nintendo Switch on Black Friday

4 months ago

Black Friday is a great time to buy a Nintendo Switch for yourself or as a gift. Even in its seventh year on the market, the Switch has continued to see impressive first-party support with titles like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. With three models to choose from, you can streamline your experience depending on how you play. We've detailed all the Nintendo Switch deals for Black Friday below.

Where to Buy a Nintendo Switch This Black Friday

If you want to purchase the standard Nintendo Switch model, check out the links below for deals at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart. This special edition includes a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe copy and a three-month voucher for Nintendo Switch Online.

Where to Buy a Nintendo Switch Lite This Black Friday

The Nintendo Switch Lite is a great choice if you only plan on playing portably. You can purchase a Switch Lite for only $199. The Black Friday deal is a bundle including a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Walmart and Target both have an exclusive Switch Lite variant.

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Noah Hunter

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Mimimi Games Riding Into the Sunset with Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew DLC in December

4 months ago

Mimimi Games will release two DLC packs for Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S come December 6. These add-ons will be the final projects from the studio before it closes for good.

Mimimi revealed the post-launch plans in a news post on the Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew website. Each expansion comes with “several hours” of new content, including a new character with unique supernatural powers to add to your cursed crew lineup, a new uncharted island to explore, and a story campaign with six new missions.

Mimimi says both DLC packs will integrate seamlessly into the base game, meaning you’ll be able to take your new characters into almost any other main game mission. Specific details about the new characters and locations have yet to be revealed, but with the release date right around the corner, it won’t be too long before we see what the Shadow Gambit DLC has to offer.

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There’s No Need to Buy the Baldur’s Gate 3 Physical Deluxe Edition From Scalpers, Larian Says

4 months ago

Don't buy the coveted $80 Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition from scalpers online, developer Larian has told fans — there's plenty of stock to go around.

Scalpers are currently selling confirmed preorders of the Deluxe Edition for hundreds of dollars on auction sites such as eBay.

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“Just for your information, the Deluxe Edition is not a limited edition and stock is holding steady, with more waves being prepared within the first quarter of 2024 shipping window, so if you see them online being resold based on confirmed preorders at higher prices, skip it,” Michael Douse, Larien's director of publishing, said on X/Twitter. “There won’t be stock scarcity.”

He added: “We confirmed a minimum order but we already blitzed past that in the first day, and the first quarter shipping date allows us to simply increase wave sizes without jeapordizing the shipping date so we [don’t] expect any issues within that four-month buffer window. Weirdly organise, considering it’s us.”

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Eminem Confirmed for Fortnite as Epic Games Shares First Look

4 months ago

Update 22/11/2023: Epic Games has confirmed Eminem, the rapper Eminem, will perform in Fortnite for its Big Bang event, and that players can purchase skins to become Slim Shady themselves.

An update to the Big Bang announcement post revealed a first look at those skins, and Epic confirmed they will be available on November 27 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern / 12midnight UK.

Three different outfits will be available: Rap Boy, which recreates Eminem's superhero persona from the Without Me music video; Marshall Never More, which sees the rapper don a suit; and Slim Shady, which is perhaps closest to Eminem's good old days upon the release of the Slim Shady and Marshall Mathers LPs.

Those who own the Marshall Never More skin and watch the Big Bang event on December 2 will also unlock a variant called Marshall Magma, that turns the rapper's eyes black and yellow and adds some red hot marks across his face.

Original Article 21/11/2023: Epic Games has promised an "unforgettable" Big Bang event will take place in Fortnite on December 2, probably starring Eminem.

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Ryan Dinsdale

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