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Fntastic has announced that its highly anticipated yet controversial MMO The Day Before is getting a beta, and has promised it won't be delayed between now and its launch on November 10, 2023. http://dlvr.it/SmqQyb

A producer at Blizzard has taken to Twitter to express frustration at a series of departures from the World of Warcraft studio, saying the team is making "crisis maps" of what they can and cannot ship due to so many employees leaving. http://dlvr.it/Smq8VC

EA has revealed that the next generation Skate game is getting console playtesting, and while the publisher didn't say when, it did share a ton of other new information about the highly anticipated game. http://dlvr.it/SmpnRB

Skip the 30-series because of shortages and inflated prices? This one's for you. http://dlvr.it/SmpMwB

Longtime Halo senior developer Joseph Staten, the subject of last week's Unlocked, has announced where he's going next: Netflix! We discuss what this means for Netflix's gaming efforts before turning our attention to the newly announced departure of another longtime Halo developer, Frank O'Connor. Plus: Diablo 4's community interactions continue to impress, and more! Subscribe on any of your favorite podcast feeds, to our YouTube channel, or grab an MP3 of this week's episode. For more awesome content, check out our interview with Todd Howard, who answered all of our Starfield questions after the big reveal at the Xbox Showcase: For more next-gen coverage, make sure to check out our Xbox Series X review, our Xbox Series S review, and our PS5 review. 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 ...

"The next great Age of Exploration starts with us." http://dlvr.it/Smm5wx

The company has delivered "over 5 billion" red envelopes since 1997. http://dlvr.it/Smlkhf

These are the absolute best Zelda-themed gift ideas and merch for 2023. http://dlvr.it/SmljlH

While many gaming companies largely got the hint last year that gamers aren't keen on blockchain, NFTs, and all that web3 entails, Square Enix doesn't seem to have absorbed the message yet. It's announcing a partnership with web3 gaming platform Elixir to promote web3 games to traditional gamers. http://dlvr.it/SmlG3n

Pokémon archivists are sharing newly-uncovered scans that show how Kanto and Johto's original Pokémon were always meant to look. http://dlvr.it/Smjr7Y

The internet is divided over a Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom theory that would see Ganondorf play a very different role than what we're used to. We break down the theory, and explain what it could mean for Hyrule's history as a whole. http://dlvr.it/Smj1N5

Massive sale is part of market-wide price spike ahead of sequel transition. http://dlvr.it/SmhdQ7

Everything you need to know to preorder Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp, coming April 23 exclusively to Nintendo Switch. http://dlvr.it/Smhcx3

Limited Time: You can currently save over £16 on the best Star Wars Jedi Survivor preorder deal for both PS5 and Xbox, but this discount will only last until the end of the day April 18. http://dlvr.it/Smgg0W

Japanese games maker’s bid values Finnish group at almost 20% below price it went public. http://dlvr.it/SmfmMr

The most exciting, accessible, and fun games to play with families of all sizes. http://dlvr.it/Smdycn

Kit yourself out with the best Cyberpunk 2077 merch, and get ready for Phantom Liberty. http://dlvr.it/Smdbj4

I can’t think of a worse environment for Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle to exist in than firmly in the long shadow cast by its inspiration, the Resident Evil series. Everything about the demo I played, from its bland corridor crawling exploration to its trivial run and gun action, feels like a cheap imitation of some of the greatest survival horror games of all time, maybe even more so these days in a post-Resident Evil 4 Remake world. What's worse, there's almost nothing differentiating it from Capcom’s zombie-horror masterpieces save for the setting, which is understandably undercooked as my 20-minute demo was not nearly enough time to build a world or establish likable characters. Nothing about my time with this slice left me with much motivation to see more. Which is wild because when IGN had a first-look preview of this game a year ago, it still seemed like a Resident Evil clone in a F.E.A.R. costume, doing all of the item inspection, puzzle solving and creep shooting you’d exp...

Dark and Darker developer Irongate is being sued by Nexon for copyright infringement following a DMCA takedown in March. http://dlvr.it/SmcfYR

Following complaints by the community of it being too cluttered, Microsoft has said it is going to change course on the planned changes to the Xbox Home dashboard. http://dlvr.it/SmbpN2

Save £15 on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom preorders right now with this incredible promo code at Currys. http://dlvr.it/Smb6CS

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

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

IGN staff reacts to the latest Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer, which was full of all kinds of new details and surprises. http://dlvr.it/SmWbYy

Following the final trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo has revealed where players will begin their journey as Link in the sequel to 2017's Breath of the Wild. http://dlvr.it/SmSr2W

But it's the cheapest way (so far) to add DLSS 3 support to your gaming PC. http://dlvr.it/SmPsvt

Mouse-and-keyboard controls are perfectly functional, despite some compromises. http://dlvr.it/SmLv9D

Studio Wildcard is scrapping the Ark Respawned Bundle, which would have included Ark: Survival Ascended and Ark 2, and is turning Survival Ascended into a standalone game instead. http://dlvr.it/SmHxm3

The PlayStation 5 is finally available in Japan, but is it enough given the company has been focusing more on the western market in recent years. http://dlvr.it/SmGsSC

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

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Star Wars: Jedi Survivor has received its final trailer ahead of its launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC later this month. http://dlvr.it/SmDC7f

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

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

One man's quest to re-create ancient exploration opened up new tabletop worlds. http://dlvr.it/SmCNLn

Next-gen web graphics API aims to address the shortcomings of WebGL. http://dlvr.it/Sm9QdS

Study: The practice may have served as "symbolic currency for status acquisition." http://dlvr.it/Sm8Glm

During Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm posted a timeline highlighting several era, including the Old Republic, suggesting that it's finally ready to explore this beloved period in history. This is in addition to a new movie by James Mangold that will explore the "dawn of the Force" and more. http://dlvr.it/Sm84yM

Barbie, Tetris, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Resident Evil 4, and the death of E3. http://dlvr.it/Sm7FJd

We sit down for an interview with Guilty Gear Creator Daisuke Ishiwatari to talk reflect on two years of Guilty Gear Strive, and the state of fighting games in 2023. http://dlvr.it/Sm6t4C

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has officially crossed one million downloads and has become one of Steam's highest-rated games ever. http://dlvr.it/Sm6ssZ

Disney Illusion Island is shaping up to be a fun cooperative platformer for all ages, based off our 20 minutes of play time with an early build. http://dlvr.it/Sm5X4H

Crime Boss: Rockay City's hokey charm is nowhere near strong enough to offset its bugs and repetitive design, and it totally squanders its kitsch cast. http://dlvr.it/Sm4g9h

IGN went hands-on with Minecraft Legends, Mojang's latest Minecraft spinoff, and came away delighted with what it has to offer. http://dlvr.it/Sm4Fs8

While Dr. Mario may be one of the most classic suits donned by the moustachioed plumber, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of Mario says the character should not be trusted. http://dlvr.it/Sm2kGR

The X3D series isn't perfect, but it pairs well with top-tier graphics cards. http://dlvr.it/Sm2Q27

Hello Games is releasing the Interceptor update for No Man's Sky today, which adds a new universal threat in the form of corrupted worlds. http://dlvr.it/Sm2L15

Pokémon Stadium will be the latest N64 game released for Nintendo Switch Online when it launches next week. http://dlvr.it/SlzXvw

Arriving in June ahead of this year’s Ashes series. http://dlvr.it/Slz3b4

Popular characters from the world of Dungeons & Dragons and Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer’s voice will be making their way onto the Multiversal Plane in Dragonheir: Silent Gods in the coming two years as the fantasy adventure title releases in the second half of 2023. International Publisher and developer Nuverse and SGRA Studio announced a collaboration with Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro, Inc, that will bring Dungeons & Dragons characters into their upcoming multiversal RPG Dragonheir: Silent Gods later this year. This post-launch content will appear as seasonal updates that expand the multiverse with new locations to explore, enemies to slay, and other well-known characters from the Dungeons & Dragons lore. In order to defeat their opponents, players must engage with strategic, turn-based combat, combining their adventurer party’s strengths and synergies to unleash powerful magic and merciless steel on monsters of all kinds and sizes. Dice rolls play a m...

Direct online marketing, distribution made an expensive annual show unnecessary. http://dlvr.it/Slq86C