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Scars Above is a journey into a mysterious planet that lacks polish, depth, and balance, preventing it from being a memorable third-person shooter. http://dlvr.it/Sk6vRN

Remains of one of two brothers found buried together showed signs of brain surgery. http://dlvr.it/Sk69gD

Crime Boss: Rockay City was one of the bigger surprises to come out of The Game Awards last year: a brand new video game property from a relatively unknown studio, featuring a star-studded cast of relatively well-known actors – with a hard release date just a few months away, no less! The slick, colorful reveal trailer definitely turned some heads, but it also raised some eyebrows, since it focused more on who is in the game rather than what you’ll actually be doing. After an hour and a half of hands-on time with Crime Boss: Rockay City, I now have a much clearer idea of what it actually is, but I also came away even more skeptical that it can actually achieve what it’s setting out to do. Crime Boss is fundamentally a first-person shooter, but it aspires to be an ‘organized crime game,’ meaning stealth, strategy, and careful preparation will likely yield more favorable results than going in guns blazing. The obvious comparison to make is to Payday, the co-op bank heist series, but my...

Warning: Full spoilers ahead for episode 7 of HBO's The Last of Us. HBO's The Last of Us episode 7 has arrived and this time we see Ellie and Riley reunite for a surprise trip to the mall just like The Last of Us: Left Behind DLC. But how close does the show compare to the game? To help answer this question, we've gathered images from episode 7 of HBO's The Last of Us and put them next to stills from Naughty Dog's The Last of Us game to see how faithful the adaptation is. Check out the slideshow, or watch the video above to see the scenes from both the show and the game in action. In our The Last of Us episode 7 review, we said it "is a beautifully faithful adaptation of the beloved Left Behind chapter of Ellie’s story. A real showcase for Bella Ramsey’s ability as a performer, we’re treated to a story of young love that is equal parts heartwarming as it is heartbreaking. It’s also a necessary tale to be told; a flashback that gives us a deeper understanding...

Following the launch of the Dead Space remake and its positive reception, EA is seemingly asking select fans if they'd like to see a Dead Space 2 or 3 remake next. http://dlvr.it/Sk3YKw

Kyle and Andrew make sure no insight gets "Left Behind" in this DLC-inspired episode. http://dlvr.it/Sk3H9J

Sons of the Forest has officially arrived in Early Access and one of the biggest talking points for the game has been Kelvin, an AI companion already so beloved by the community whose mission is to help you on your journey, even though he sometimes makes bizarre and hilarious decisions. http://dlvr.it/Sk3H2M

Wondering about the Harry Potter timeline? Here's how to follow the story chronologically, including Hogwarts Legacy. http://dlvr.it/Sk1PwB

A sad end of an era for one of the original paid, viral mobile hits. http://dlvr.it/SjzD1h

It's free, it's fun, and it makes you appreciate even the most boring hallways. http://dlvr.it/SjwKSS

Book excerpt: Convincing early '90s Microsoft to sell games was an uphill battle. http://dlvr.it/SjwJz2

Meet Selene, a new photometric stereo recording prototype. Think of it as 2.5D imaging. http://dlvr.it/SjsCqT

We’re looking back at the history of State of Play thus far, chronicling every event and highlighting the biggest announcements from each to give you a better idea of what to expect from future broadcasts in Sony’s post-E3 world. http://dlvr.it/Sjp6bh

Warning: Full spoilers ahead for episode 6 of HBO's The Last of Us. Episode 6 of HBO's The Last of Us has arrived and, just like in the game, it reunites Joel and Tommy and ends in dramatic fashion at the University. But, how close does the show compare to the game? To help answer this question, we've gathered images from episode 6 of HBO's The Last of Us and put them next to stills from Naughty Dog's The Last of Us to see how faithful the adaptation is, and you can check it out below. Additionally, the video above will let you see the scenes from both the show and the game in action. In our review of episode 6 of The Last of Us, we said it "allows for past demons to be exorcised in order to build a stronger future for its two leads. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are simply terrific as they navigate some of the story’s most memorable scenes, all of which sideline action in favour of heated, nuanced conversation. Beautifully shot and expertly written, it’s ...

This is where you can preorder Link Tears of the Kingdom amiibo in the UK right now. http://dlvr.it/SjhDYp

The dark, Souls-like twist on the story of Pinocchio, Lies of P, has once again resurfaced, this time with a brand new trailer at IGN FanFest this week. And at the end of the trailer, we've got a narrowed release window at last: it's coming out this August. http://dlvr.it/Sjf7PD

As revealed today at IGN FanFest, Diablo 4 is getting an open beta next month, with pre-order early access buyers getting to play early on March 17 through 19, and the general public getting access March 24 through 26. http://dlvr.it/Sjf79B

"How hard can it be to write a benchmark? Maybe I should write my own." http://dlvr.it/Sjc5PY

Six years later, the tech has improved, but so has the competition. http://dlvr.it/SjYPY6

You thought an RTX 4090 was expensive? Think again. http://dlvr.it/SjVSK7

The recent trend of cancelling live-service games isn't signaling an end for the games as service genre that has taken over the industry in recent years. http://dlvr.it/SjRWnR

Double the superheroes, double the fun! http://dlvr.it/SjNdKY

There are some great PS5 and Xbox bundle deals for Hogwarts Legacy right now in the UK. Here's the best available at the moment. http://dlvr.it/SjLccM

New book details how some attitudes changed less than their justifications. http://dlvr.it/SjKpTw

An Easter Egg on a screen near the end of Hi-Fi Rush very well may be teasing The Evil Within 3. http://dlvr.it/SjHp0v

Large, comfortable controllers and a simple connection cable meet a striking design. http://dlvr.it/SjFrtb

Company says future game pricing will be decided on a "case-by-case basis." http://dlvr.it/SjCFZF

The PlayStation 2 is still the bestselling console of all time. http://dlvr.it/Sj8XWN

The cache of letters sheds new light on Mary Stuart's years of captivity in England. http://dlvr.it/Sj5p6z

Check out our Hogwarts Legacy vs Harry Potter movies comparison. Hogwarts Legacy lets us walk around the iconic magical school from the Harry Potter series, but just how accurate are its ancient passageways and sprawling towers compared to the films? http://dlvr.it/Sj3s3l

Attention, Metal Gear Solid fans! Right now on the IGN Store, you can preorder a Metal Gear Rex model kit. The model kit costs $99.99 and is expected to ship in August of this year. The preorder is open now at the IGN Store, and you can check out the listing below. This iconic mech from Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid comes in black to allow for easy painting. It also comes with decals like caution marks that add detail to the model. Plus, it comes with four minifigures: Solid Snake, a Cyborg Ninja figure, a damaged version of Cyborg Ninja, and Liquid Snake. Take a closer look at the model kit in our gallery below. http://dlvr.it/Sj31l6

Documentary also revisits lifeboat situation and whether the ship broke in half. http://dlvr.it/Sj31Jw

How close does episode 4 of the HBO show get to the game? http://dlvr.it/Sj0vnn

Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok and its composer Stephanie Economou have won the first Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media. http://dlvr.it/Sj07S8

In a hilarious fake trailer, Saturday Night Live has cast The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal in HBO's Mario Kart and tasks him with taking Princess Peach to Rainbow Road. http://dlvr.it/Shyzyq

The 101-year-old novel shows that "physics and literature are not mutually exclusive." http://dlvr.it/ShxvcN

Raft is a watery, more-focused riff on some of Minecraft's ideas. http://dlvr.it/Shx9T8

As I am writing this, the wikipedia article "List of World War II video games'' includes over 1000 entries. But the prequel to end all prequels, World War I, doesn't even have 200 games to speak of. The Great War: Western Front might, in fact, be the first World War I RTS worth mentioning in the modern era. It's not especially pretty, but neither was the Battle of the Somme. And the ways it models early 20th Century warfare feel surprisingly authentic without dragging everything down to a snail's pace. When I think about World War I, particularly the Western Front, I immediately think of trench warfare. And, indeed, that is a key component of how The Great War's battles play out. Each engagement begins with a set-up phase where both sides can place and upgrade trenches, position artillery and machine gun nests, and deploy troops along the line. This draws from a common pool of supplies that are also used once the clock starts to order bombardments and call...

A new PS5 system software beta has added Discord voice chat and Variable Refresh Rate support for 1440p displays, among a number of other upgrades. http://dlvr.it/ShqgY2

High price, reliance on console could limit the new headset's market impact. http://dlvr.it/Shm4GQ