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Elden Ring's Latest Hero LetMeSoloThem Beats Final Bosses for Others 5,000 Times

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Elden Ring's latest hero LetMeSoloThem, the Nightwing to Let Me Solo Her's Batman, has now helped 5,000 fellow Tarnished defeat the games final bosses. http://dlvr.it/SymnJF

Warzone’s Infamous ‘Groot’ Skin Already Causing Carnage in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is the first game in the long-running shooter series to carry forward cosmetics from a previous game, and while on paper this means welcome continued use for virtual items players have bought, out on the battlefield it’s causing a few problems. http://dlvr.it/SymmxD

Microsoft Introduces a New Xbox Series X Bundle, Includes Two Free Games for Under $500

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You can get yourself an Xbox Series X, Diablo 4, and another game of your choice for just $489.99 this Black Friday. http://dlvr.it/SymmSD

Tekken 8’s Final Character Reveal Is Reina, Perhaps the Spiritual Successor to Heihachi

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Tekken 8’s roster of playable characters is now complete with the announcement of Reina, the final launch character. http://dlvr.it/Symlt2

The Boys Actor Antony Starr Says He Isn’t Voicing Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1

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Antony Starr, who plays Homelander in Amazon Prime show The Boys, has said he is not voicing the famous supervillain in fighting game Mortal Kombat 1, much to the disappointment of fans. http://dlvr.it/SymMkx

Hades Is Headed to Apple Devices via Netflix in 2024

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Hades, the beloved rouge-like from Supergiant Games that has you attempting to escape the Underworld of Greek myth, is headed to Apple devices via Netflix in 2024. http://dlvr.it/Syjjtw

The Best Board Games to Play in 2023 and Beyond

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From Ticket to Ride to Gloomhaven, these are the best board games of all time, that are still fantastic to play in 2023. http://dlvr.it/SyhYSw

Mortal Kombat 1’s Omni-Man Is as Broken as He Is Hilarious

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Mortal Kombat 1 now has its first DLC character: Omni-Man from the Invincible series — and players have already discovered he’s equal parts broken and hilarious. http://dlvr.it/Sygyhv

Yakuza Fans Divided Over Kiryu's New Voice Actor, Especially His Karaoke Performance

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Yakuza fans are once again debating the performance of longtime protagonist Kiryu Kazuma's new voice actor Yong Yea after Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth clips were shared online. http://dlvr.it/Syg3Dd

Activision Is Already Pulling Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Maps Because of Terrible Spawns

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Modern Warfare 3 is out today, November 10, and already Activision has had to pull various multiplayer maps out of the game because of spawn points that were causing absolute carnage. http://dlvr.it/SyffKl

Activision Warns Warzone Cheaters It May Cut Their Parachutes ‘Randomly, and for Fun’

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Activision has issued a fresh warning to Warzone cheaters: it may cut their parachutes so they “splat” on the ground. http://dlvr.it/Syfdxt

This New PS5 Slim Bundle Includes Modern Warfare 3 for Free: Save $70 on Your Purchase

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The new Call of Duty PS5 slim model bundle is now available, and it includes Modern Warfare 3 at no extra cost. http://dlvr.it/SyfG4S

Mario Kart 8 update nerfs controversial “sandbagging” strategy

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Nine years after launch, racers can't intentionally hang back for the best items anymore. http://dlvr.it/SydSxv

Overwatch-Style Shooter Star Wars Hunters Delayed Again

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Star Wars Hunters, the Overwatch-esque squad-based PvP shooter from Zynga coming to Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, has been delayed to 2024. http://dlvr.it/SycT65

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Sells More Than 5 Million Copies in 11 Days

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Sony has provided a sales update for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, confirming over five million copies sold after just 11 days on sale. http://dlvr.it/Syc3k2

Sony Commits to Launch Just Six of PlayStation's 12 Live Service Games by March 2026

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Sony president Hiroki Totoki has said the company is reviewing PlayStation's live service game push amid development trouble that has already seen Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us multiplayer game hit with setbacks. http://dlvr.it/Syc3VM

Halo Infinite Finally Gets the Halo 1 Armor Everyone Wants, but It Costs $20

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343 has finally released the Halo Combat Evolved Mark V armor for Halo Infinite, but it’s already sparked a vociferous debate about its cost. http://dlvr.it/SyZsDc

Grand Theft Auto 6: Trailer, Potential Release Window, Leaks, Story, and Latest News

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Grand Theft Auto 6 is Rockstar's next highly anticipated open-world adventure. With a potential 2024 release date on the horizon, we've compiled an overview of everything we know about GTA 6 (so far). http://dlvr.it/SyZs2t

Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer Arriving in December

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Rockstar Games has announced it will finally debut its highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) reveal trailer in December 2023. http://dlvr.it/SyYqrZ

IGN Plus: Claim a Steam Key for Talos Principle While Supplies Last!

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If you enjoy puzzle games, I have an exceptional one for you. To celebrate the launch of The Talos Principle II, you can grab a key for the original Talos Principle, a first (or third) person puzzle game, on Steam right now as part of IGN Plus. Already an IGN Plus member? Get your key here! (Keys are limited, so once the card says, "Closed," all keys have been claimed) Not an IGN Plus member yet? Join here. IGN Plus Monthly Game: The Talos Principle The Talos Principle (check out the review) is a fantastically written, well-crafted puzzle game with a healthy side of philosophy. They are like nothing else and, if you ask me (and our reviewer), the sequel is even better. If you want to jump in and simply enjoy it as a puzzle game, you can do that. If you want to dig deeper and figure out what's going on in this world, you can do that. If you want to explore the meaning of consciousness, what it means to be human, and other heady questions mulled over by philosophe...

Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Reportedly Be Officially Announced This Week, Followed by Trailer Next Month

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The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 might be officially announced this week, followed by a trailer in December. http://dlvr.it/SyYQ0v

PS5 “Slim” teardowns suggest same chip, not much shrinking, but nifty disc drive

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It's an improvement, but not like the notable gains of previous "slim" models. http://dlvr.it/SyXCvC

Decades after “breakup,” Doom’s Carmack and Romero are rehashing their legacy

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Despite reports of workplace tension, the two Johns insist they're still friendly. http://dlvr.it/SyXCmF

With Switch 2 Waiting in the Wings, Sales of the OG Switch Actually Went Up

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Nintendo has raised its profit forecast for the current financial year, with the Switch still going strong off the back of the launch of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. http://dlvr.it/SyWCKB

EA Sports WRC Review

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EA Sports WRC feels like a great racing game trying to fight its way out of an unfinished one. http://dlvr.it/SyVn8d

Pick Up Great Games in Amazon's Buy 2 Get 1 Free Early Black Friday Sale

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You can secure some epic deals in Amazon's Buy 2 Get 1 Free early Black Friday sale. http://dlvr.it/SyVmsz

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review

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Like a Dragon Gaiden’s combat hits with flash and fury and its story is sharp, but its setting and side activities feel a bit on the stale side. http://dlvr.it/SyTZZc

Why today’s Epic v. Google trial is (and isn’t) a repeat of Epic v. Apple

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Epic says Google puts up "myriad contractual and technical barriers" for sideloading. http://dlvr.it/SyTZNd

Ark: Survival Ascended Has an Xbox Series X/S Release Date, Delayed on PS5

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Ark: Survival Ascended developer Studio Wildcard has offered firmer detail on the console version launch, confirming an Xbox Series X and S release date but another delay for the PlayStation 5 version. http://dlvr.it/SySZfL

Score a PS5 and Modern Warfare 3 for Just £390 with This Amazing Early Black Friday Deal

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For a limited time only you can currently secure a PS5 and Modern Warfare 3 for just £390 in the UK. http://dlvr.it/SyS7yT

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Will Be ‘Riddled’ With Cheaters, but Why Are They So Hard to Stop?

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A reformed Valorant cheater, with a Riot ban behind him, joins the 'Anti-Cheat Police Department' to infiltrate cheat makers himself — and he has a stark warning for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 players. http://dlvr.it/SyS7hL

Fortnite Just Had Its 'Biggest Day' Ever Thanks to Fortnite OG With Over 44.7 Million Players

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Fortnite just had its "biggest day" ever thanks to Fortnite OG, with over 44.7 million players jumping into the game and playing for a combined total of over 102 million hours. http://dlvr.it/SyQydj

World of Warcraft Devs on Why The Worldsoul Saga Is Three Expansions and Kind of Like the MCU

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It was revealed at BlizzCon 2023 that World of Warcraft's next three expansions will be part of a larger narrative called The Worldsoul Saga. To learn more, IGN had the chance to speak to Blizzard about why the team chose to make this saga three expansions and why it's going to be a bit like the MCU. http://dlvr.it/SyQyX5

Vampire Survivors to Get Self-Contained Miniature Story Mode Adventures

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Vampire Survivors' v.1.8.0 free update is coming soon and will bring with it a new gameplay experience called Adventures, which are "self-contained miniature story modes that reset and remix the game's content." http://dlvr.it/SyPZS1

Diablo 4 Devs Drop a Big Hint About the Highly Sought-After Cow Level

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IGN had the chance to speak to Diablo 4 production director Tiffany Wat and associate game director Joe Piepiora at BlizzCon 2023, and they dropped a pretty big hint about the highly sought-after but yet-to-be-confirmed Cow Level. http://dlvr.it/SyPZ5n

Perfect Dark finally gets the full-featured PC port it deserves

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Decompilation project adds mouse-and-keyboard controls, upscaled graphics and more. http://dlvr.it/SyNqTD

The 15 Best Free-to-Play Games on PS5 Right Now

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Video games are getting more expensive, but these PS5 games are still free to play. http://dlvr.it/SyMl8B

Diablo 4's First Expansion Will Be Called Vessel of Hatred - BlizzCon 2023

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Today at BlizzCon, Blizzard teased an upcoming expansion to Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, which will include a brand new, never-seen-before in Diablo class. It's coming in late 2024. http://dlvr.it/SyMkpq

BlizzCon 2023: Everything Announced and Revealed

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BlizzCon 2023 has officially arrived and the opening moments featured Diablo 4's first expansion called Vessel of Hatred, three new expansions for World of Warcraft in The Wondersoul Saga, a new Overwatch 2 hero named Magua, and much more. http://dlvr.it/SyMkS2

Welcome to Tarisland: Mystery of the Hollows, a Game Bringing Balance to the World of MMORPGs

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Whether it’s games, movies, music, or even food, the best art is usually the result of someone transitioning from loving fan to passionate creator. This couldn’t be truer about the game developer known as Locojoy. Their project with Level Infinite is proof of that fact. In 2023, they set out to create a fair (read: free from pay-to-win), raid-focused MMORPG with gamers like themselves in mind. The team’s influences over the years include classic MMOs like Ever Quest and Ultima Online, so it’s no wonder that an immersive experience, social enjoyment, and challenging events that require team strategy are crucial elements they would focus on for their project: Tarisland: Mystery of the Hollows. As they transition from players to game developers, we’re here with all the updates on why you should check out their new project. A World at War Tarisland: Mystery of the Hollows for PC and mobile promises to deliver a unique and immersive gameplay experience with classic MMORPG gameplay, de...

BlizzCon 2023: How to Watch and What to Expect

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BlizzCon 2023 kicks off tomorrow; here's how you can watch all the panels and what to expect. http://dlvr.it/SyKQfM

Fan-Favorite Cozy PS2 Game Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 Is Finally Available in English

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Twenty-one years after its release, relaxing PS2 game Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 is finally playable in English thanks to a detailed fan translation patch. http://dlvr.it/SyKQKP

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Campaign ‘Disc Required’ Error Asks for MW2 PS4 Disc [Update]

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Activision has released an update that addresses an issue where the Modern Warfare 3 campaign displays an error to some PlayStation 5 players that, bizarrely, asks for the PlayStation 4 disc of last year's Modern Warfare 2. http://dlvr.it/SyKPwJ

Activision Explains Huge Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 File Sizes

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Activision has moved to explain the enormous file sizes Call of Duty fans can expect to hit their hard-drives with the launch of Modern Warfare 3 this month. http://dlvr.it/SyKPXP

Wholesome Nintendo Initiative Puts Switches in Senior Centres to Get People of All Ages Gaming

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Nintendo has announced a wholesome new initiative that puts Switch consoles in Japanese senior centres to get people of all ages gaming. http://dlvr.it/SyKP6B

Gran Turismo 7's Update 1.40 Is the Biggest One Since Launch

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Gran Turismo 7 just got its biggest update yet, introducing snow-covered courses, new vehicles, and four-player split-screen races on the PS5 version. http://dlvr.it/SyGxnp

Best SSDs for Xbox Series X|S 2023

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If you need more storage for your Xbox Series X, check out these SSDs. From Archival to the fastest expansion cards that support the latest games, we've got you covered at IGN. http://dlvr.it/SyGxQp

Mario Kart 8's Final Wave of Booster Course Pass Content Lands Next Week

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s sixth and final wave of Booster Course Pass DLC content will release on Nov. 9, adding a number of classic characters and eight fresh tracks. http://dlvr.it/SyGwyZ

Why Capcom thinks PC game modding is akin to “cheating”

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Japanese publisher cites reputational damage, support costs of "unauthorized" mods. http://dlvr.it/SyGwYF

Almost-unbeatable AI is now a permanent feature of Gran Turismo 7

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The Sophy AI can now drive 340 cars and nine tracks in the game after update 1.40. http://dlvr.it/SyGw8y