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Is the Meta Quest a Wii U-sized flop? Software numbers suggest it might be

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Analysis: Meta's VR software sales are comparable to Nintendo's failed console. http://dlvr.it/Swp6mJ

Stardew Valley Creator Reveals New Content Coming With 1.6 Update

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Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone has revealed a wave of new content coming to the farming RPG in the upcoming 1.6 update, including a new farm, 100 lines of additional dialogue, and eight-player multiplayer PC support. http://dlvr.it/SwlgYp

As the EA Sports FC era dawns, FIFA 23 is removed from digital platforms

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Earlier-than-expected takedown continues long history of EA sunsetting legacy titles. http://dlvr.it/Swj2nP

Unity dev group dissolves after 13 years over “completely eroded” company trust

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Meanwhile, major game devs say fee structure changes haven't won them back. http://dlvr.it/Swfbpj

Donna Noble is back and ready for a fight in trailer for Doctor Who specials

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"I don't believe in destiny, but if destiny exists, then it is heading for Donna Noble." http://dlvr.it/SwcCDK

Cal Kestis Actor ‘In the Process’ of Making Star Wars Jedi 3

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A third game in the Star Wars Jedi series is in the works, the actor behind its protagonist Cal Kestis has confirmed. http://dlvr.it/SwZWmm

Game Developer Legend Hideki Kamiya in Shock PlatinumGames Exit

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Hideki Kamiya, who directed Resident Evil 2 and was the chief creator of Devil May Cry, has announced his surprise departure from Bayonetta developer PlatinumGames effective October 12. http://dlvr.it/SwZ8bX

Dragon’s Dogma 2: The First Hands-On Preview

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Dragon's Dogma 2 seems primed to double down on everything that made the first game such a unique open world RPG classic. Our full hands-on preview. http://dlvr.it/SwX84N

Is the World Now Ready for the All-Digital Future Microsoft Wanted 10 Years Ago?

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The world was not ready in 2013, but is the time finally right for an all-digital Xbox console? We explore the massive Microsoft Xbox leak in the latest Unlocked column. http://dlvr.it/SwVVWv

Exclusive: Lord of the Rings Returns to Magic: The Gathering with 24 New Cards and Special Boosters

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See 24 brand new LOTR cards inside Magic's fancy new Scene Boxes. http://dlvr.it/SwSFG9

RC Revolution Announced for PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch

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Phren Games has announced RC Revolution, an upcoming arcade-style racing game in which you customize and race your own remote-controlled car through numerous cartoonish locations – or create your own using the included track constructor. RC Revolution bills itself as "old-school, light, and accessible" in the gameplay department. A progression system aims to keep you coming back for more when you're not taking advantage of its local and online multiplayer features, which include a Pro League, customizable cars, player-created tracks, and cross-platform play. Check out the announcement trailer above and the first screenshots in the gallery below. RC Revolution is due to be released by the end of the year for PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. A free playable demo is available 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...

Xbox exec says leaked “old emails and documents” have “outdated” info

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Spencer: Real plans have "evolved" from what's in docs Microsoft accidentally shared. http://dlvr.it/SwQCL5

FTC v. Microsoft document leak outs detailed plans for mid-gen Xbox refresh

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There are also vague plans for a "cloud hybrid" console later this decade. http://dlvr.it/SwMgbw

Mortal Kombat 1 Dataminers Believe They’ve Found Clues to Unannounced DLC Characters

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Mortal Kombat 1 dataminers believe they have found evidence for unannounced DLC characters. http://dlvr.it/SwJnSX

Why Titanfall 2 Is Back in the News, and Why Fans Think Respawn Is Plotting Something

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Titanfall 2 is enjoying something of a mini-resurgence on PC after its community spotted what it believes was an update that addressed long-standing matchmaking issues. http://dlvr.it/SwJnG2

Marvel’s Avengers Gets Dramatic Discount Ahead of Delisting

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Marvel's Avengers - The Definitive Edition is 90% off in a deal that ends September 30, the same day it’ll disappear forever. That makes the game just a few dollars shy of free. http://dlvr.it/SwJn6j

PlayStation State of Play: Every Showcase and Major Game Announcement Since 2019

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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/SwFy2T

Wizardry remaster is in early access, and it looks like a pretty, painful dive

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Digital Eclipse gives a new generation the best possible door to the dungeon. http://dlvr.it/SwCv1T

Mortal Kombat 1 Fatality Is an Awesome Nod to Kill Bill — and Now Players Want The Bride as DLC

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Mortal Kombat 1 has a Fatality that's a cool reference to Kill Bill. http://dlvr.it/Sw9wG9

Helldivers 2 Gets a 2024 Release Date and New Look at Gameplay

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Following a brief tease earlier this year, we finally have a better look and a release date for Helldivers 2 courtesy of today's State of Play. It's coming out on PS5 and PC on Feb. 8, 2024. http://dlvr.it/Sw7Jrs

Unity’s new “per-install” pricing enrages the game development community

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Fees of up to $0.20 per install threaten to upend large chunks of the industry. http://dlvr.it/Sw4ZTX

The Venom Spider: New Genus Named After Tom Hardy’s Marvel Anti-Hero

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Scientists have named a new genus and species of spider Venomius tomhardyi, after actor Tom Hardy, and the Marvel anti-hero Venom. http://dlvr.it/Sw1q0k

Hands-on With Forza Motorsport: Back on Track

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After six long years we’ve finally played the next evolution of Forza Motorsport: here are our first impressions. http://dlvr.it/Svz2j9

Starfield Modders Are Turning Bethesda’s Space RPG Into a Star Wars Game

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Modders are turning their attention to Starfield to create a Star Wars game. http://dlvr.it/SvxBSs

Best Cyberpunk 2077 Gift Ideas for 2023

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Kit yourself out with the best Cyberpunk 2077 merch, and get ready for Phantom Liberty. http://dlvr.it/SvwmT5

How Elite Influenced Starfield and 40 Years of Space Games

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Before Starfield and No Man’s Sky, David Braben and Ian Bell created Elite in the 1980s whose influence would grow in the following decades paving the way for today’s biggest space games. http://dlvr.it/SvwP76

Community Review: Space Week

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Make your voice heard on IGN by reviewing your favorite games with IGN user reviews. Our second week is continuing the theme of outer space. http://dlvr.it/SvtTGd

Spider-Man 2 Rogues' Gallery Gives Best Look Yet at Venom, Kraven, Lizard, and Black-Suit Spidey

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Spider-Man 2 developer Insomniac Games has released the best look yet at Venom, Kraven the Hunter, and Lizard alongside black-suit Spidey himself. http://dlvr.it/SvrTzQ

Atari doubles down on retro, buys beloved Atari homebrew maker

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"Atari is now taking its retro-related IP seriously," says AtariAge founder. http://dlvr.it/Svny6Y

Reports: Powered-up “Switch 2” being demoed with high-res Breath of the Wild

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DLSS, ray-tracing support could be in the cards for the new console in 2024. http://dlvr.it/Svnxql

Demeo is one of the first “immersive” games announced for Apple Vision Pro

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VR/MR gaming on the headset has been an afterthought for Apple, developers. http://dlvr.it/SvnxhC

Review: AMD’s Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT are almost great

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It's hard to get excited about yesterday's performance at yesterday's prices. http://dlvr.it/SvlDpw

Starfield’s missing Nvidia DLSS support has been added by a free mod

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But full DLSS3 support is hidden behind a Patreon paywall. http://dlvr.it/SvhTVR

Starfield Already Beaten in Less Than 3 Hours

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Starfield's proper launch may not be until September 6 but one speedrunner with early access to the Bethesda space epic has already beaten it in less than three hours. http://dlvr.it/Svdn6C

Shiro Mouri and Takashi Tezuka Answer All of Our Super Mario Wonder Questions

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We talk to director Shiro Mouri and producer Takashi Tezuka about Super Mario Bros. Wonder's origin story, why Shigeru Miyamoto didn't like Elephant Mario, and more. http://dlvr.it/Svdn18

Final Fantasy 16 Is Getting Two DLC Expansions and Its PC Port Is Officially in Development

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Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 16 is getting two DLC expansions that its PC version is officially in development. http://dlvr.it/SvbLRc

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Is Back With a New Developer and Release Window

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Paradox Interactive has announced that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is back in development with Everybody's Gone to the Rapture's The Chinese Room. Additionally, it confirmed a gameplay reveal will take place in January 2024 and that it will launch in fall 2024. http://dlvr.it/SvYR5C

CDPR’s game engine transition means no more Cyberpunk 2077 DLC

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This month's "Phantom Liberty" is the end of the studio's proprietary REDEngine. http://dlvr.it/SvWb6Z

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Director: Online Multiplayer Had to Be ‘Stress-Free’ for Players

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder's game director explains the ways the development team tried to remove all of the friction – sometimes literally – from the online multiplayer gameplay. http://dlvr.it/SvT4kT