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2024-06-25 19:45:11

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Pro-Grade Controller With Component Pack Is $95 Today
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MSRP $180 and the first time we've seen it for under $100
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-xbox-elite-series-2-pro-grade-controller-is-on-sale-today

2024-06-20 11:45:11

Elden Ring Update 1.12 Adds New Features Ahead of Shadow of the Erdtree Launch
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Following server maintenance today, June 20, update 1.12 deploys to prepare Elden Ring for the release of Shadow of the Erdtree on June 21. Check out the patch notes.
https://www.ign.com/articles/elden-ring-update-112-adds-new-features-ahead-of-shadow-of-the-erdtree-launch

2024-06-19 01:30:13

House of the Dragon Season 2 Premiere Viewership Drops 22% From Series Launch
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House of the Dragon Season 2 debuted to a solid 7.8 million viewers over the weekend, but it marks a 22% drop from Season 1's record-breaking launch.
https://www.ign.com/articles/house-of-the-dragon-season-2-premiere-viewership-drops-22-from-series-launch

2024-06-19 00:30:13

Aloft’s Clever, Cozy Survival Mechanics Impress in Latest Demo
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Off the bat, Aloft’s setup is immediately cool: you start out on a floating island in the sky with nothing. As you work your way through the starting area, you'll eventually get a glider (think somewhere between Avatar: The Last Airbender and Zelda: Breath of the Wild), and take flight to another island. Zooming from island to island looked really freeing, and developer Astrolabe Interactive made a point to incorporate systems to keep it engaging and interesting rather than just a hollow jump from one floating rock to another.
https://www.ign.com/articles/alofts-clever-cozy-survival-mechanics-impress-in-latest-demo

2024-06-15 22:45:10

Daily Deals: M2 iPad Pro, Ryzen 9 5900X, Igloo Marine Ultra Cooler, and More
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Saturday is officially here, which means it's time to round up some of the best deals available this weekend! Whether you're interested in purchasing a new tablet, monitor, or video game, we've got you covered with a wide selection of picks that you don't want to miss. The best deals for Saturday, June 15, include the M2 iPad Pro, Ryzen 9 5900X Processor, GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6900 XT Xtreme, and more.
M2 iPad Pro for $799
Best Buy currently has the M2 11-inch iPad Pro for only $799. With $300 worth of savings, you can take advantage of one of the most powerful tablets on the market. This iPad is perfect for drawing, rendering, and any task you need to accomplish. Both gray and silver models are available for this deal.
Ryzen 9 5900X for $249
The Ryzen 9 5900X is one of the most powerful processors that you can buy on the market right now. With 12 cores and 24 threads, you can expect top of the line performance in any game, regardless of the demand. Its top speed of 4.8 GHz is excellent for any device. The 5900X features AM4 support, so almost all modern AMD motherboards will support this chip.
Save 44% Off the GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6900 XT Xtreme WATERFORCE WB 16G Graphics Card
If you have a water-cooled system or are looking to build one, Amazon has an excellent deal on this GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6900 XT Xtreme that is already prepped for water-cooled systems. The RX 6900 XT Xtreme has comparable performance to the 3080Ti in most instances, with some games even matching the performance of an NVIDIA RTX 3090. With 16GB of GDDR6 memory, you can expect plenty of room for any games or applications you choose to run.
RoboCop Rogue City for $35
Woot has RoboCop Rogue City available for just $34.99 right now. Released in November 2023, Rogue City brings an all-new story to the world of RoboCop that is intertwined with the narrative of the films. Peter Weller even returned for this game, providing an authentic RoboCop experience. In our review, we stated, "RoboCop: Rogue City is the video game equivalent of a B movie in the best way, with the look and over-the-top action to capture the essence of the series."
Save $28 Off This 100 QT Igloo Cooler
Everyone can use a new cooler, especially in the summertime. Right now at Amazon, you can score this 100-quart Igloo Ultra Marine Cooler for $71.99. The cooler itself is rated for five days of ice retention performance, so your drinks won't be getting warm inside this item. Whether you spend you summer at the lake, at the beach, or in the backyard, this Igloo cooler is the perfect companion to ensure your beverages stay cold throughout the heat.
WarioWare: Move It! for $30
WarioWare: Move It! is discounted to just $30 at Walmart this weekend. If you've yet to pick up the latest title in the series, you can expect to find dozens of fun microgames and shenanigans. This entry utilizes features of the Joy-Con like motion tracking and HD Rumble, which adds new twists and moments to returning and new microgames.
48'' UltraGear UHD OLED Monitor for $699.99
This massive 48" LG 4K OLED gaming monitor is the ultimate display for any gaming setup. Equipped with a 4K OLED anti-glare display, your games will look sharper and more vibrant than ever. There's no compromise on features either, with a 120Hz panel, HDMI 2.1 support, and G-Sync/FreeSync compatibility. While this monitor is certainly expensive, you'll be challenged to find a better deal on a gaming OLED monitor. This one normally sits at $1,499.99, which makes this an $800 discount.
https://www.ign.com/articles/daily-deals-m2-ipad-pro-ryzen-9-5900x-igloo-marine-ultra-cooler-and-more

2024-06-15 02:15:07

Moza R3 Racing Wheel and Pedals Review
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Moza’s new Xbox-compatible R3 Racing Wheel and Pedals bundle is the latest addition to the company’s increasingly extensive sim racing ecosystem, and it’s a complete, ready-to-race set that could prove quite attractive to Xbox users on the hunt for their first racing wheel.
While the 3.9Nm R3 wheelbase doesn’t pack an especially potent punch at its peak, it is nonetheless a sturdy and elegant direct drive unit that’s whisper quiet, easily outclassing its noisier and clunkier gear- and belt-driven peers at the lower end of the sim racing gear price spectrum. Better still, the bundle itself is extremely upgrade-friendly, so it’ll be very easy to make improvements to your setup down the track without needing to replace it entirely.
Moza R3 – Design and Features
The Moza R3 Racing Wheel and Pedals bundle is a complete, plug-and-play racing system. It comes with Moza’s new 3.9Nm R3 wheelbase, a 280mm Xbox-compatible steering wheel that appears to largely resemble Moza’s existing ES wheel, and a set of SR-P Lite pedals: everything you’ll need to set it up and be driving immediately. It also includes a separate table clamp for those of you with desk-style racing set-ups, so there are no nasty surprises or hidden additional costs.
The all-steel clamp itself is genuinely excellent, and it may well be the best wheel clamp I’ve ever used. It is absolutely rock solid – far stronger than the plastic systems regularly employed by some competitors. While most wheels I’ve used tend to rock forward slightly under the weight of my hands and arms when using table clamps, the R3 wheelbase and rim are rigidly held in place and I’ve detected no tilt at all. I did notice that the Allen bolts holding the wheelbase to the clamp did begin to the loosen after some particularly aggressive force feedback while playing CarX Drift Racing, but the mild, 15-degree lean on the clamp makes it simple enough to access the bolts and re-tighten them without removing the clamp from its surface entirely. Clamp space extends to 50mm, which should suit even a thick table or desk.
Purchasing Guide
The Moza R3 Racing Wheel and Pedals bundle is available from Moza and Walmart for $400.
The clamp itself has six pre-drilled mount holes, meaning it suits the smaller R3 wheelbase but also Moza’s existing range of slightly longer wheelbases. The wheelbase itself has four mount holes, but it’s smaller than other wheelbases so if you use a bespoke sim rig you may need extra holes in your wheel stand to match the R3’s bolt pattern.
The R3 wheelbase itself weighs just 2.29 kilos and is just 120mm high, 135mm wide, and (excluding the steering shaft) only 93mm long. It really is surprisingly small, but I am a big fan of the utilitarian aesthetics of these boxy little direct drive systems over big plastic clamshells, which tend to look a little more toy-like in comparison. That said, Moza has indulged slightly by adding an overt X shape to the R3 wheelbase, but it’s a cute touch for its first Xbox wheel bundle.
The brushed aluminium alloy housing has a nice, premium appearance, and the firm plastic case on the rear seems sturdy. The rear ports are easily accessible, with inputs for pedals, a dash display, a shifter, a handbrake, and an emergency stop device all lined up in a neat, practical row. The only one you’ll need with the items included in the R3 bundle is the pedal port, but expanding your setup will be simple if you choose to do so (there are also two threaded holes on top of the R3 for Moza’s dash display).
Entry-level system or otherwise, I will say there is something impressive about a direct drive wheelbase that can literally fit in the palm of my hand.
Granted, I do have large hands, which do me a mild disservice when it comes to the wheel rim itself; at 280mm in diameter, it’s a fraction smaller to the wheels I use most regularly. It’s admittedly only a 20mm difference, but it is noticeable. It does feel a little more petite to me overall.
That said, the contouring on the D-shaped wheel is comfortable under the hands, and the polyurethane wrapping for the rim itself may look a little cheap but it also feels fine and suitably grippy during use. The brushed metal wheel face looks good and, even though there’s a bit of play in them, the buttons have a nice, firm action under the thumb. The wheel rim itself is actually removable from the core, and Moza does sell other rims that fit on this button template, including a 12-inch round wheel and a butterfly-style wheel called the “ES Formula.”
The black metal paddle shifters have a satisfying click after just a few millimetres of travel, though they are a little thin and will continue to flex by another half-centimetre or so under a strong squeeze.
Moza’s ball-bearing quick release system is excellent. Just push the rim onto the wheel shaft; one click and it’s done. No need to grab the collar or make any further twists or adjustments. It’s very snug and rigid, and I can detect no shimmy or wiggle in it whatsoever.
It’s also very important to note the Xbox compatibility in the Moza ecosystem comes inside the wheel itself, and not the wheelbase. This means you can actually snap this wheel onto other Moza wheelbases like the R5 or R12 as well. The only downside is that, if you already have an existing Moza base, the Xbox wheel is only available in this R3 bundle at the moment.
The pedal box in the R3 bundle comes with two pedals – an accelerator and a brake. A standalone clutch pedal is available from Moza and can be easily added to the SR-P Lite base, but just be aware it doesn’t come with a clutch by default.
The pedals and pedal box are all metal, so they feel very strong. Certainly beefier than the pedal sets in some other wheel systems I’ve used over the years, which utilise a lot more plastic in their construction. They also have a wide range of adjustment possibilities, with the pedal pads able to be reattached higher or lower, and the whole pedals themselves moved left or right. Resistance for the pedals comes from a pair of springs rather than a load cell, however.
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Moza R3 – Performance
With 3.9Nm of peak torque available from the R3 wheelbase we’re admittedly not talking about forearm-shredding levels of force here. It is, however, well within the vicinity of other entry-level wheels. That is, it’s more powerful than the Logitech G923 and essentially on par with the Thrustmaster T300 (and only a little below the 5Nm Fanatec CSL DD bundle, which is also Xbox compatible but slightly more expensive).
The benefits of the Moza R3 over the gear-driven G923 and the belt-driven T300 is that the R3 is direct drive. As a result, force feedback is smooth, silent, and instant. The effect is night and day. The R3 does particularly well communicating subtle feedback, and it’s very hard to go back to gear- or belt-driven alternatives.
Yes, the peak strength is considerably lower than you get in mid- to high-range direct drive wheelbases, but the R3 isn’t for racers who already own such a set up (or have the budget and desire for one).
If you’re playing on Xbox, force feedback settings for the R3 can be made via the bespoke Moza Racing app, which painlessly connects to your wheelbase via Bluetooth. It’s simple to use and there are a ton of adjustments available, some of which can add a bit more punch to the lower-end feedback if you want more zest.
Game support at launch is a little more extensive than the recently released Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race, which does otherwise live at a different (that is, higher) price point than the R3. The R3 handily supports a slightly bigger range of older, fan-favourite racing games, and I was very pleased to be able to use the R3 to play the likes of Project CARS 2 and Forza Motorsport 7, despite the fact both of these games have been delisted for years. Unfortunately, there are a few heavy hitters that aren’t officially supported on Xbox yet, including the most recent F1, plus Assetto Corsa Competizione.
As mentioned, resistance in the pedals is provided by springs, and your input is determined by Hall effect sensors that are detecting the position of the pedals rather than the force you’re applying to them. For the throttle this tends to be fine, but for braking it’s a little harder to maintain consistency without the progressive resistance you get in more advanced load cell pedal setups. I expect it will still be sufficient for a large portion of the compatible racing games on Xbox, but if you find yourself getting quite serious a standalone brake mod is available that adds a lot more resistance and will give you a more consistent brake feel. Just know that if you’re thinking of adding this to your pedals, you’ll probably need some kind of wheel stand or sim rig at this point. With the extra braking force it’s unlikely you’ll be able to just leave the pedals on the floor (even with the included grip pads).
https://www.ign.com/articles/moza-r3-racing-wheel-and-pedals-review

2024-06-12 13:00:17

Best AirPods Deals Right Now Ahead of Father's Day (June 2024)
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Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen have dropped to $189. Plus, here are the best of the other AirPods deals you can find in 2024.
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-airpods-deals

2024-06-12 12:00:16

Our Favourite Power Bank for Steam Deck Gets Another Massive Discount In The UK
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The best power bank to use with your Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch is back on sale in the UK right now.
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-power-bank-steam-deck-uk-2024-update-new-amazon-cheap-affordable-airport-safe-new-updated

2024-06-12 09:30:11

Alan Wake II: Night Springs DLC Review
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Alan Wake II: Night Springs veers from ultra violence to tense survival horror, before settling into the multiversal madness of the series at its best.
https://www.ign.com/articles/alan-wake-ii-night-springs-dlc-review

2024-06-12 03:45:10

The Acolyte Episode 3 Review
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The third episode of The Acolyte adds a lot of tantalizing new layers to how we perceive both the Jedi and the Force, even as there are still frustrating aspects to how the story is told.
https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-the-acolyte-episode-3-review

2024-06-11 23:45:11

Score a Pair of Apple AirPods Earbuds for Only $79.99 for Father's Day
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You can never go wrong with a pair of AirPods as a gift. Just in time for Father's Day, Amazon has dropped the price on the 2nd generation Apple AirPods wireless earbuds to only $79.99. We rated these the best budget AirPods of 2024 (and there's really no other competition in that category).
Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) for $79.99
If you're looking for a pair of Apple AirPods that work seamlessly with your iPhone, you don't want to spend a lot of money, and you don't need active noise cancellation, then this is the best deal for you. As soon as you take the AirPods out of their case and put them in your ear, they'll be instantly and automatically paired with your iPhone. You can easily pause, play, and skip songs by double tapping either earbud. Their ease of use makes them a perfect candidate for people who might not be proficient in modern day electronics.
The battery life on the 2nd gen AirPods is a respectable 5 hours of listening time, and the charging case gives you over 24 additional hours. The charging case is quick charge compatible so just 15 minutes of charging will give your AirPods an additional 3 hours of listening time. The case doesn't support wireless charging, so you'll have to use a Lightning connector, which you should already have with your iPhone.
If you're never used Apple Music before, you're also eligible for 6 free months of Apple Music. Apple Music is a music cloud streaming service not unlike Amazon Music, Spotify, or Pandora Premium. There are over 100 million songs available and Apple Music supports high quality audio including spatial audio with Dolby Atmos.
Check out our 2024 Father's Day Gift Guide for more ideas.
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-airpod-deals-2024-for-fathers-day-gift

2024-06-11 22:15:11

Get a 34" Alienware QD OLED Gaming Monitor for Only $719.99 After a Dell Coupon Code
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After a 10% off Dell coupon code
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-gaming-monitor-deals-2024-dell-alienware-aw3423dwf-qd-oled-ultra-wide-display-1

2024-06-11 20:00:17

Shop Titans Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary with a Myriad of New Content
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The free-to-play tycoon simulator/adventure RPG Shop Titans is celebrating its fifth anniversary with gifts to players. The game just launched a big new update that's available now — players can earn several rewards by logging in during the anniversary event, and there will be giveaways and sales too.
Since its launch in 2019, Shop Titans has attracted players with its cozy, relaxing gameplay, charming aesthetic, and endless options for creating and customizing their perfect shop. Available on both PC and mobile devices, the game lets you step into the life of a new shopkeeper. Set in a fantasy world filled with character-driven banter between its Champions and city Workers, you can become a fantasy shop tycoon by crafting epic weapons, managing a store to success, building a team of adventurers to quest for loot, and selling items for huge profits.
Customers will consistently come by your shop, but won’t know what you have to offer if it's not on display. So you need to create weapon racks, armor mannequins, and the like to show off your crafted gear. Customers will buy items off the rack, giving you money that you can use to improve your shop. You can expand your space, add decorations, or hire more craftspeople to give you access to new types of items.
As you craft more of each item, you’ll unlock blueprints for higher level items that will make you more money. Some of them will require materials you don’t have on hand, so you’ll need to hire Heroes to go out and gather the materials for you. That’s where the RPG elements come in. After you hire Heroes, you’ll equip them before sending them on quests to gather the materials you need. Once their quest is over, they’ll return with the materials you requested in addition to treasure chests with even more loot.
All of these different systems also have their own levels. As you craft items to sell, the craftspeople will level up. As you sell items, your merchant level will grow. As you send heroes out into the field, their levels will increase. They’ll learn new skills and be able to tackle more difficult quests, spurring constant growth.
The new Fifth Anniversary update extends that growth even more, adding several new blueprints, merchant level loops, shop expansion options, and more. Players can look forward to the update's biggest addition — a new type of very rare blueprint called artifacts that come in three minor or major levels.
The six new artifacts are each a different type of equipment — there’s a katana, suit of armor, amulet, cowl, spellbook, and pickaxe. They are difficult to acquire and craft, but they're much stronger than other blueprints of the same tier and give special bonuses that can’t be achieved any other way.
Those bonuses can make certain artifacts especially useful to specific classes. For instance, the new artifact katana gives a 200% boost to critical damage but limits critical chance to 20%. However, the Samurai automatically gets a critical hit in the first round. So that attack gets the benefit of the damage boost without the drawback of lower chance. Similarly, the amulet gives a boost to evasion and skill HP bonus, but it seals that character’s weapon and makes it useless. Well, that drawback doesn’t affect fist fighters.
The artifacts aren’t the only new addition. There are now looping merchant levels that allow you to progress past level 100. Once you pass level 100, you’ll get a new level banner and loop back to level 1. You can level up to 100 again, and you can do this up to five times for a total level of 500. You’ll still get gems every time you level up, and each time you enter a new loop, you’ll get added bonuses with every level of that loop.
Then there are new options for shop customization. You’ve always been able to expand your shop with new sections in a 3x3 grid, but now you can transform any of those sections into yard space. That means you can place outdoor decorations in those spaces, giving you lots of new ways to get creative with the look and layout of your shop.
There’s still more coming, too. There will be a daily giveaway exclusively on the Webstore starting June 14, where players can claim a free item every day. The giveaway item changes every 24 hours, so if you want to get everything, make sure to log in each day. There will also be a big sale from June 14–17, where players can get all kinds of discounts, as well as a new item called the Seed of Merit, which can increase a Hero or Champion’s level past the level cap, available exclusively during the anniversary sale.
In addition, players can expect an in-game anniversary login calendar that will give free rewards, and two additional new artifacts will be revealed during the anniversary event as well. In short, now’s the time to jump into Shop Titans and take advantage of all these exciting opportunities. Players rave about the game on Steam, IOS, Google Play, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, so download the game for free and start your shopkeeping journey.
https://www.ign.com/articles/shop-titans-celebrates-its-fifth-anniversary-with-a-myriad-of-new-content

2024-06-11 16:15:11

Exclusive: Fresh Jurassic Park: Survival Details Revealed, Including New Locations and More
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At The Game Awards last December, Jurassic Park reared its scaly head to the audience in the monstrous form of Jurassic Park: Survival. Today, IGN can share an exclusive peek into their rendition of Isla Nublar, and the new surprises it might have in store.
https://www.ign.com/articles/exclusive-fresh-jurassic-park-survival-details-revealed-including-new-locations-and-more

2024-06-11 15:00:16

Arcane Season 1 Gets 4K Blu-Ray Release in Rare Move for a Netflix Series
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Arcane, the hit Netflix series set in Riot's League of Legends universe, is getting a home entertainment release (including 4K Blu-ray) later this year.
https://www.ign.com/articles/arcane-season-1-4k-blu-ray-release-rare-move-netflix-series

2024-06-11 14:00:17

Elden Ring Publisher Warns Fans They Have Less Than Two Weeks to Beat Mohg So They Can Play Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
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With the release of hotly anticipated Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree less than two weeks away, publisher Bandai Namco has reminded fans they need to get a move on and prepare for its launch by defeating one of the original game’s optional bosses.
https://www.ign.com/articles/elden-ring-publisher-warns-fans-they-have-less-than-two-weeks-to-beat-mohg-so-they-can-play-shadow-of-the-erdtree-dlc

2024-06-11 01:00:16

Gears 6 Devs Promise Return to Horror From the Original Games
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The Coalition is taking fans back to where it all started with Gears of War: E-Day, and that means revisiting the horrors of Emergence Day and the Locust horde.
https://www.ign.com/articles/gears-6-devs-promise-return-to-horror-from-the-original-games

2024-06-11 00:15:11

Save 20% Off the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise Cancelling Headphones in Time for Father's Day
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Lowest price ever
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-noise-cancelling-headphone-deals-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-fathers-day-gift

2024-06-08 03:15:10

IGN Live Humble Bundles Announced
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Make a difference and get some great games with two great Humble Bundles for IGN Live!
https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-live-humble-bundles-announced

2024-06-07 19:30:13

Delta Force: Hawk Ops Aims to Be 3 Tactical Military Shooters in One
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There was a lot that came out of my hands-on time with Delta Force: Hawk Ops that I didn’t expect. I didn’t know it was a top-to-bottom reboot of the 1999 series of military shooters, re-imagined meticulously in Unreal Engine 5. I would have never guessed it was attempting to strike out at not one, not two, but three different current shooter sub-genres all at once. And I would have never imagined that my short time with it would leave me anxious to play more of its heavy tactics-focused running and gunning.
https://www.ign.com/articles/delta-force-hawk-ops-aims-to-be-3-tactical-military-shooters-in-one

2024-06-07 06:45:11

A Marvellously Free Midnight Suns and Battlefront II, FF7 Rebirth for 69 Gil, a 13 Buck Persona 5, and More!
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Score yourself one of the best Marvel games in years for no money down at all. Plus, tons of savings on Assassin's Creeds, Final Fantasies, and more.
https://www.ign.com/articles/a-marvellously-free-midnight-suns-and-battlefront-ii-ff7-rebirth-for-69-gil-a-13-buck-persona-5-and-more-au-deals

2024-06-07 04:45:11

Pre-Order These threezero Fallout Power Armor Figures Today at IGN Store!
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If you're a fan of the Fallout series, IGN Store has three incredible new figures available for pre-order! From manufacturer threezero, the Fallout T-51, T-45, and T-60 Power Armor 1/6 Scale Figures are the perfect items to add to your collection! Each figure is highly customizable, with over 35 points of articulation and multiple accessories to choose from. All three figures will be available on display at IGN Live, so get your tickets now to see these detailed action figures in person. Take a look below and explore the wastelands with these Power Armor figures!
Pre-Order These threezero Fallout Power Armor Figures Today at IGN Store!
First up, the Fallout T-51 Nuka Cola Power Armor figure is a 1/6 scale action figure of the iconic T-51 set. This is the very first type of Power Armor to ever appear in the Fallout series, with its iconic helmet often displayed on key art and other marketing materials. For the first time ever, you can purchase a T-51 figure with Nuka Cola armor plating, an endoskeleton body, and a laser rifle. The figure itself is covered with marketing and colors of the Nuka Cola company, a popular beverage found in the world of Fallout. Additionally, you can customize the pose in any way you'd like, with over 35 points of articulation and other accessories like an LED light-up function. Pre-orders for this figure close on June 9, so get it now before it is gone forever.
Next, the Fallout T-45 Hot Rod Shark Power Armor figure is also an amazing figure you can pre-order right now at IGN Store! T-45 Power Armor first made an appearance in Fallout 3, and it has appeared in every game since. Sitting at 14.5 inches tall, this figure has removable olive green armor plates that feature shark-styled eyes and decals on the chest and shoulders. Figure manufacturer threezero utilized a weathering paint technique to offer a unique and styled coating for this figure. Like the T-51 figure, this T-45 Hot Rod Shark Power Armor figure also closes pre-orders on June 9. Be sure to get your order in while you still can!
Lastly, a reissue of the Fallout T-60 Power Armor is also available to pre-order at IGN Store. This newly re-released figure will only be available for a short time, and it is just in time for IGN Live! The T-60 is one of the most popular Power Armor sets in the Fallout games, with its iconic steel plating recognizable to many. You can customize this T-60 1/6 scale figure to your liking, as multiple accessories are included. These include an assault rifle with a removable scope and two exchangeable magazines.
About IGN Store
IGN Store sells high-quality merch, collectibles and shirts for everything you're into. It's a shop built with fans in mind; for all the geek culture and fandom you love most. So, whether you're into comics, movies, anime, games, retro gaming or just want some cute plushies (who doesn't?); this store is for you!
https://www.ign.com/articles/pre-order-these-threezero-fallout-power-armor-figures-today-at-ign-store

2024-06-06 20:45:11

Save Over 30% Off Super Mario RPG for Switch
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Grab the Nintendo Switch remake of Super Mario RPG on sale for the lowest price yet at Amazon.
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-switch-deals-2024-super-mario-rpg-game

2024-06-06 19:45:11

The Secretlab Father's Day Sale Starts Now: Up to $100 Off Titan Evo Gaming Chairs
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Our favorite gaming chair
https://www.ign.com/articles/secretlab-fathers-day-sale-2024-best-deals-on-titan-evo-gaming-chairs

2024-06-06 19:00:23

Live Footage Shows SpaceX Starship Survive Punishing Atmospheric Re-Entry
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SpaceX has completed the fourth test flight of its leviathan Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster, which saw the uncrewed test vehicle brave a visually spectacular descent through Earth's atmosphere, after its powerful first stage rocket performed its first successful soft landing in the Gulf of Mexico.
https://www.ign.com/articles/live-footage-shows-spacex-starship-survive-punishing-atmospheric-re-entry

2024-06-06 17:45:11

Fallout Season 2 Gets Update From Showrunners: 'We Are Going as Fast as We Possibly Can'
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Fallout Season 2 is well underway, and its showrunners have hinted the wait for it to come out won't be too long.
https://www.ign.com/articles/fallout-season-2-update-showrunners-going-as-fast-as-we-possibly-can

2024-06-06 16:45:11

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on 4K UHD is Officially Up for Preorder (And On Sale)
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on 4K UHD is officially up for preorder, with both a standard 4K edition available and a limited edition steelbook.
https://www.ign.com/articles/furiosa-a-mad-max-saga-on-4k-uhd-is-officially-up-for-preorder-and-on-sale

2024-06-06 14:30:13

The Acolyte Disappoints Star Wars Fans With Opening Scene, but Creator Insists 'You Have to Go Hard'
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Star Wars fans were left reeling by the opening scene of The Acolyte, but series creator Leslye Headland has explained why she wanted it to play out that way.
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-acolyte-disappoints-fans-opening-scene-creator-insists-you-have-to-go-hard

2024-06-06 13:30:14

Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Are Using Omni-Man to Beat Homelander to a Pulp
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Who would win in a fight between Omni-Man and Homelander? Mortal Kombat 1 lets fans finally find out.
https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1-fans-are-using-omni-man-to-beat-homelander-to-a-pulp

2024-06-06 12:00:17

Square Enix Shadow Drops Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 Alongside Surprise Update
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Square Enix has made the Octopath Traveler series available on all console platforms as well as Xbox Game Pass as part of a multi-pronged shadow-drop.
https://www.ign.com/articles/square-enix-shadow-drops-octopath-traveler-1-and-2-alongside-surprise-update

2024-06-06 09:30:14

Sweet Tooth Season 3 Review
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The Vertigo adaptation almost gets lost on the way to a beautiful ending.
https://www.ign.com/articles/sweet-tooth-season-3-review

2024-06-06 06:00:17

An Under Fifty FF XVI, Discount Monster Hunting Safaris, Star Warses, and Elden Rings!
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It's time to start gearing up your gaming inventory for the weekend. We've found nothing but the cheapest deals on Xbox, PC, PlayStation and Switch loot.
https://www.ign.com/articles/an-under-fifty-ff-xvi-discount-monster-hunting-safaris-star-warses-and-elden-rings-au-deals

2024-06-06 05:45:10

2024-06-06 03:15:11

Get an Alienware Radeon RX 7900 XTX Gaming PC Bundled with a 34" OLED Gaming Monitor for $2699
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Top-of-the-line gaming PC and top-of-the-line OLED gaming monitor for under $3K
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-gaming-pc-deals-2024-dell-alienware-aurora-r15-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-with-34-qd-oled-gaming-monitor

2024-06-06 01:15:11

MultiVersus Update to Bring Performance Improvements, Iron Giant to Return 'Shortly'
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Player First Games has clued players into how upcoming patches will flesh out its Warner Bros.-themed platform fighter, MultiVersus, with more enhancements, options, and the impending return of the Iron Giant.
https://www.ign.com/articles/multiversus-update-to-bring-performance-improvements-iron-giant-to-return-shortly

2024-06-06 00:15:10

Daily Deals: Portable Nintendo Switch Dock Charger, Discounted GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, Anker Power Bank, PS5 SSD, and More
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Today's daily deals include 50% off a portable Nintendo Switch dock charger, a very rare discount on a GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 30% discount on the latest Apple TV 4K, a massive 25,600mAh Anker power bank with include wall charger for only $50, some big discounts on AndaSeat gaming chairs, and more.
Mirabox Portable Nintendo Switch Dock Charger for $19.99
The Switch dock isn't very portable. It's a little bulky and you'll still need to bring along a wall charger. Fortunately, there's a pretty awesome alternative. Right now Amazon is offering the Mirabox Portable Nintendo Switch Dock Charger for only $19.99 after you apply a 50% off coupon code "50YADX7I". This compact gadget charges your Nintendo Switch (at its maximum charging rate) and has an HDMI port for you to connect your Switch to a TV. It has all the functionality of your dock but in a much smaller size.
MSI Suprim Liquid X GeForce RTX 4090 GPU for $1662.49
Lenovo is offering the highest end MSI RTX 4090 GPU at a price at a price that can't be beat by anyone else right now. You can pick up the liquid-cooled MSI Suprim Liquid X GeForce RTX 4090 24GB video card for only $1662.49 after coupon code: EXTRAFIVE is applied in cart. If it's compatible with your case, this is one of the best 4090 variants you can get. It's also the least expensive 4090 because they're still marked up. Note that this deal usually goes out of stock very quickly, as in we'd be surprised if it lasts more than a few days.
Sign up for Walmart+, Get YouTube Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and Apple Music Trials
30-Day Free Trial Available for New Subscribers
Right now, you can take advantage of some excellent limited-time offers with a Walmart+ subscription. These include a free three-month trial of YouTube Premium (which is great if you want to get rid of annoying ads), two months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free, up to five months of Apple Music for free, four free months of Calm Premium, and more. It's an incredible amount of offers on top of the already great benefits available to members, and what's even better is that they're available right away during the 30-day free trial if you're a new member. What better way to test out their benefits and score some incredible extras? Head to the membership page here to learn more.
New 3rd Gen Apple TV 4K 64GB for $89.99
Today, Verizon is offering the 3rd generation Apple TV 4K 64GB streaming media player for only $89.99. That's a 30% price drop from its original $130 MSRP. This is the lowest price we've ever seen for a brand new current model Apple TV 4K. The Apple TV 4K is easily one of the best streaming devices on the market, doubly so if you own an iPhone.
Anker PowerCore 737 25,600mAh Power Bank for $49.99
Includes a 65W USB PD wall charger
Amazon is offering Amazon Prime members an older generation Anker PowerCore 737 25,600mAh USB Power Bank, which also includes a 65W USB PD wall charger for only $49.99 shipped after you clip a $10 off coupon on the product page. That's over 50% off its original $110 MSRP. This is close to the highest capacity power bank you're allowed to bring on airplane carry-on, and it also boasts 60W of USB power delivery to charge your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld.
Silicon Power 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $129.59
SSD prices are still trending upwards for 2024, so it's much more difficult to find a PS5 compatible 2TB M.2 SSD for the same low prices we saw last year. Even so, there are still good deals to be found if you're patient. Right now, Amazon is offering a Silicon Power XS70 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 solid state drive (SSD) with preinstalled heatsink for only $129.59 after you apply 10% off coupon code "598VN2P4SYDN". This is one of the lowest prices we've seen this year for a PS5-compatible SSD.
Buy an Alienware RTX 4080 SUPER Gaming PC for $2499.99, Get a 34" QD OLED Gaming Monitor for $499
Dell has dropped the price of the Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4080 SUPER gaming PC to only $2499.99 after a $700 instant discount. That's a great deal for a powerful 4K-ready gaming PC equipped with a one of the most powerful GPUs on the market paired with a current-gen Intel Core i9 CPU. However, the deal gets even better. Right now you can bundle it up with an Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD OLED gaming monitor for an extra $499, or a total of $2998.99.
Note: In order to get this deal, click on the link, scroll down the page until you see the "Accessories" section, and select the monitor from there. If you add the monitor separately, you won't see the $49 price.
Andaseat Mid-Year Sale on Kaiser Gaming Chairs
AndaSeat isn't as big of a name in the congested gaming chair market as some other brands like Secretlab, DXRacer, or Razer, but rest assured they make some high quality gaming chairs. We reviewed the Kaiser 3 in the past and consider it to be one of the best gaming chairs of 2024. Under normal circumstances they also cost just as much as other high-end gaming chairs. However, right now there's an AndaSeat Mid Year Sale going on that stacks with our 10% off IGN code "AndaIGN" and discounts both Kaiser 4 and 3 models to the lowest prices we've seen all year.
1 Year of Peacock Premium for Only $19.99
New subscribers only
Peacock TV is offering new customers a 1-year subscription to Peacock Premium for only $19.99 when you apply coupon code: "STREAMTHEDEAL". That's 67% off the normal annual subscription price of $59.99, which is already a significant discount over the typical $5.99/mo monthly rate. Peacock happens to be the only platform where you're able to stream all episodes of The Office for no additional fee.
32" Samsung Odyssey G8 4K 240Hz QD OLED Gaming Monitor with Bonus $300 Best Buy Gift Card for $1299.99
Samsung has just released its first ever 32" 4K OLED gaming monitor. The 2024 Samsung Odyssey G80SD 32" 4K OLED gaming monitor currently sells for $1299.99, but Best Buy is throwing in a bonus $300 gift card with purchase, essentially dropping the price to $999.99. This is one of the very few 32" 4k OLED monitors on the market and one of the best OLED gaming monitors around.
https://www.ign.com/articles/daily-deals-june-05-2024-nintendo-switch-geforce-rtx-4090-gpu-anker-power-bank-ps5-ssd

2024-06-05 23:00:17

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Fans Uncover Apparent Confirmation of Local Multiplayer
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Despite rumors stating Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero wouldn't have local multiplayer, an updated PlayStation listing appears to confirm that the upcoming arena fighter will, in fact, have the staple anime arena fighter feature on release.
https://www.ign.com/articles/dragon-ball-sparking-zero-fans-uncover-apparent-confirmation-of-local-multiplayer

2024-06-05 21:15:11

Save Up to $110 Off AndaSeat Kaiser Gaming Chairs During the Mid-Year Sale
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Combine with a 10% IGN coupon code but extra savings
https://www.ign.com/articles/andaseat-kaiser-gaming-chair-mid-year-sale-2024

2024-06-05 19:45:11

Watch Dogs Film Adaptation Adds Hunger Games Breakout Tom Blyth to Cast
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes breakout Tom Blyth has joined Talk to Me star Sophie Wilde in the live-action film adaptation of Watch Dogs.
https://www.ign.com/articles/watch-dogs-film-adaptation-adds-hunger-games-breakout-tom-blyth-to-cast

2024-06-05 19:00:16

Best Gaming Laptop Deals (June 2024): Alienware, OMEN, and More
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These are the absolute best gaming laptop deals right now.
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-gaming-laptop-deals

2024-06-05 18:15:11

Arco Is a Minimalist, Beautiful, Pixel-Art Tactics Game Set in the American Frontier
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Nearly all media about the American frontier focuses on the settler experience, so it's refreshing to see that Arco presents a rich, thriving, and diverse Native world as the player's point-of-view, with European "Newcomers" representing a looming, somewhat enigmatic threat. Everything is slightly fantastical, with groups and nations that take inspiration from Mesoamerican and South American indigenous groups, but not too directly modeled after any one real-world society.
https://www.ign.com/articles/arco-is-a-minimalist-beautiful-pixel-art-tactics-game-set-in-the-american-frontier

2024-06-05 17:00:17

Netflix Stealth Dropping Godzilla Minus One Is One of Its Greatest Flexes in a Long Time
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Netflix randomly dropped Godzilla Minus One last Friday. Here's why it's the streamer's biggest flex in some time. (And why you should race to go watch the movie.)
https://www.ign.com/articles/netflix-stealth-dropping-godzilla-minus-one-is-one-of-its-greatest-flexes-in-a-long-time

2024-06-05 16:15:11

Hades 2 Early Access Patch 2 Adds More Night Time Encounters, Refreshed UI, and More
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Supergiant Games has released Patch 2 for the Early Access version of Hades 2, which adds more night time encounters, refreshes the UI, and more.
https://www.ign.com/articles/hades-2-early-access-patch-2-adds-more-night-time-encounters-refreshed-ui-and-more

2024-06-05 15:30:14

The Last of Us 2 Reportedly Set for PC
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PlayStation game The Last of Us 2 will see a release on PC, according to a reliable leaker.
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-2-reportedly-set-for-pc

2024-06-05 15:15:11

2024-06-05 14:00:13

9 Must-Read Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Releasing in June 2024
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These are nine of the best Sci-Fi and Fantasy books we think you should check out this June.
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-science-fiction-fantasy-books-june-2024

2024-06-05 12:30:13

Mortal Kombat 1 Players Discover Special Homelander Brutality With a Cool The Boys Easter Egg
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Mortal Kombat 1 now has Homelander as a DLC character, and players are already finding cool Easter eggs with the supervillain.
https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1-players-discover-special-homelander-brutality-with-a-cool-the-boys-easter-egg

2024-06-05 11:15:11

Destiny 2 Developer Bungie ‘Truly Sorry’ for The Final Shape Launch Issues
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Destiny 2 developer Bungie has issued an apology to disgruntled fans who struggled to play The Final Shape expansion at launch.
https://www.ign.com/articles/destiny-2-developer-bungie-truly-sorry-for-the-final-shape-launch-issues

2024-06-05 06:45:10

Breaking Down The Acolyte Premiere's Huge Twist
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The Acolyte is finally streaming on Disney+. IGN sat down with the cast and crew to break down the premiere's big twist.
https://www.ign.com/articles/breaking-down-the-acolyte-premieres-huge-twist

2024-06-05 01:45:10

Aussie Streaming Guide: The Best TV & Movies for June 2024
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Nothing but the finest content to binge stream. All the best TV series, movies, comedy specials, docos, and more!
https://www.ign.com/articles/aussie-streaming-guide-the-best-tv-movies-for-june-2024

2024-06-05 00:30:14

Big Eiyuden Chronicle Patch Fixes Problems With Story Progression, Graphics, and More
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After player complaints about several bugs that prevented story progression, the team behind Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has released the game's biggest patch yet.
https://www.ign.com/articles/big-eiyuden-chronicle-patch-fixes-problems-with-story-progression-graphics-and-more

2024-06-04 23:15:11

Hostel TV Series Starring Paul Giamatti in the Works With Eli Roth Returning to Write and Direct
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A Hostel TV series is in the works starring Paul Giamatti, with Eli Roth set to return as co-writer and director.
https://www.ign.com/articles/hostel-is-getting-its-own-tv-show-starring-paul-giamatti-eli-roth

2024-06-04 21:45:11

Darkwing Duck Returns: Dynamite Entertainment to Reprint Every Comic Book Story
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Even as Darkwing Duck's creator returns to craft a new comic book series, Dynamite Entertainment is gearing up to reprint every Darkwing Duck comic ever published.
https://www.ign.com/articles/darkwing-duck-returns-dynamite-entertainment-to-reprint-every-comic-book-story

2024-06-04 20:30:15

Alien: Romulus Is Going Back to the Franchise's Roots In New Trailer
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The official trailer for Alien: Romulus is here, revealing a clearer look at more Xenomorphs and Facehuggers ahead of the film’s premiere this August.
https://www.ign.com/articles/alien-romulus-is-going-back-to-the-franchises-roots-in-new-trailer

2024-06-04 19:30:14

This Jackery Explorer 31,000mAh Power Bank Is TSA Carry-on Eligible and Only $99.99
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The largest capacity TSA carry-on eligible power bank we've seen
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-power-bank-deals-2024-jackery-explorer-100-31000-mah-tsa-carry-on-2

2024-06-04 17:45:11

Best Nintendo Switch Deals Today (June 2024)
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There are some incredible new Nintendo Switch deals happening right now, so we handpicked our absolute favorites to share with you. Here's what we found.
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-nintendo-switch-deals

2024-06-04 15:30:15

Remnant II's World Stone Immortalized in New Dark Horse Collectible
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We've got an exclusive first look at the Remnant II: World Stone statue, the first Remnant II collectible from Dark Horse.
https://www.ign.com/articles/remnant-ii-world-stone-statue-dark-horse-collectible

2024-06-04 14:30:14

It’s Time for Sony to Bring Back Killzone and Resistance
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Sony is in the middle of an FPS crisis, but bringing back two much-loved PlayStation shooters could easily be the solution.
https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-playstation-bring-back-killzone-and-resistance

2024-06-04 13:15:11

Team Fortress 2 Steam Reviews Drop to ‘Mostly Negative’ as Players Plead With Valve to Do Something About Bots
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Team Fortress 2 Steam user reviews have fallen to 'mostly negative' as players call on Valve to tackle the ongoing bot problem
https://www.ign.com/articles/team-fortress-2-steam-reviews-drop-to-mostly-negative-as-players-plead-with-valve-to-do-something-about-bots

2024-06-04 06:30:14

Like a Dragon: Yakuza Live-action Series Announced for Amazon Prime Video This Fall
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Amazon has announced an original live-action series for Prime Video based on Sega’s successful Like a Dragon game series, previously known as Yakuza. Loosely based on the original Yakuza, it will run six episodes and begin airing in October 2024.
https://www.ign.com/articles/like-a-dragon-yakuza-live-action-series-announced-for-amazon-prime-video-this-fall

2024-06-04 01:30:20

Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Review
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A modern sports anime classic delivers an entertaining bout on the big screen.
https://www.ign.com/articles/haikyu-the-dumpster-battle-review

2024-06-04 00:00:17

The Best Dell & Alienware Deals and Coupons: Gaming Laptops, PCs, Monitors, and More
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10% Off AMD Configs, RTX 4080 Gaming Laptop for $1799.99, and more deals.
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-best-dell-alienware-deals-and-coupons-gaming-laptops-pcs-monitors-and-more

2024-06-03 22:45:12

Will Venom: The Last Dance Finally Explore the Coolest Part of the Symbiote's Backstory?
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With Venom: The Last Dance wrapping up Sony's superhero trilogy, the time has finally come to introduce a major Marvel villain in live-action.
https://www.ign.com/articles/venom-the-last-dance-sequel-knull-villain-symbiote-klyntar

2024-06-03 21:45:11

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Producer Promises There Will Be No Generative AI in Sequel
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Spider-Verse producer Chris Miller has set the record straight: there will "never" be any generative AI in the upcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-beyond-the-spider-verse-producer-promises-there-will-be-no-generative-ai-in-sequel

2024-06-03 19:45:11

Best Buy Has "Open Box - Excellent" ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming Handhelds for $490
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Still the best Windows-based handheld gaming PC
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-handheld-gaming-pc-deals-2024-asus-rog-ally-z1-extreme-steam-deck-1

2024-06-03 18:45:12

Hyperkin DuchesS, a Replica of the Original Xbox S Controller, Is Coming Out on August 21
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After an initial reveal at CES earlier this year, Hyperkin has officially announced that the DuchesS controller will cost $50 and be released on August 21, with pre-orders beginning on July 15.
https://www.ign.com/articles/hyperkin-duchess-a-replica-of-the-original-xbox-s-controller-is-coming-out-on-august-21

2024-06-03 17:45:11

New LEGO Sets June 2024: Lord of the Rings, Disney, and More
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Lots of notable new LEGO sets are out this month, including a massive Lord of the Rings build, a young Simba from the Lion King, and more.
https://www.ign.com/articles/new-lego-sets-june-2024-lord-of-the-rings-disney-and-more

2024-06-03 16:45:11

LEGO Minecraft The Crafting Table is Available to Preorder
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LEGO Minecraft The Crafting Table is officially up for preorder, out August 1.
https://www.ign.com/articles/lego-minecraft-the-crafting-table-is-available-to-preorder

2024-06-03 15:30:15

Arcane Season 2 Poster Is a Clever Nod to Season 1
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Netflix has unveiled a poster for Arcane Season 2 ahead of its return this November, and it features a clever nod to the promo art for the show's debut run.
https://www.ign.com/articles/arcane-season-2-poster-clever-nod-season-1

2024-06-03 14:45:11

Naughty Dog 'Will Not Be The Last of Us Studio Forever' as it Works on 'Multiple' Single Player Projects, Neil Druckmann Says
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The Last of Us and Uncharted developer Naughty Dog has "multiple single player projects" in the works, studio head Neil Druckmann has said.
https://www.ign.com/articles/naughty-dog-will-not-be-the-last-of-us-studio-forever-as-it-works-on-multiple-single-player-projects-neil-druckmann-says

2024-06-03 13:45:11

MultiVersus Dev Bringing Back Some Missing Features
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The final version of MultiVersus was missing several features present in the open beta, but developer Player First Games has now said some of these are coming back.
https://www.ign.com/articles/multiversus-dev-bringing-back-some-missing-features

2024-06-03 13:30:14

2024-06-03 12:15:11

Days of Play 2024 Sale: Best PS5 Deals Today For The UK
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How time flies! The Days of Play sale is back for another year, and that means the very best PlayStation deals going. Don't miss out.
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-days-of-play-deals-playstation-ps5-2024-uk

2024-06-03 04:15:11

The Best EOFY Gaming Deals in Australia for 2024!
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Equip your wallet and dive into the best bargains that EOFY sales can provide. There's something for every taste here, be it Xbox, PlayStation, PC, or Switch!
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-best-eofy-gaming-deals-in-australia-for-2024-au-deals

2024-06-03 03:00:15

Daily Deals: iPad Air, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Spider-Man 2
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June is officially here, and Summer is kicking off! You can save on all sorts of products this weekend, whether you're looking to pick up a new game or purchase a new piece of technology. The best deals for Sunday, June 2, include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and more.
Save $200 Off Apple iPad Air (5th Gen)
Currently, Amazon has the 5th Generation Apple iPad Air on sale for $549.99. This device features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 256GB of storage, Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, a 12MP camera on both the front and back of the iPad, and more. This is all powered by an M1 Chip, which is still a powerful chip despite its age. You can choose from five different colors, from Blue to Starlight to even Purple.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for $54.99
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is on sale for the very first time. This sequel to 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake brings Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret, and Red XIII outside of Midgar for the very first time, with Sephiroth looming and moving in on his goals. This experience offers well over 100 hours of content, with 36 sidequests and a main story over 40 hours long. If you haven't played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, now is the time to score one of the best 2024 titles out there at a discount.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for $49.99
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is also on sale for the very first time, priced now at $49.99 with PlayStation's Days of Play sale. Spider-Man 2 features both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as playable characters, with a whole new area of New York to explore. You can swing through the city with new suit abilities like Web Wings and take down criminals all around. You'll need to be prepared, as both Kraven the Hunter and the symbiote Venom are prepared to take you down and rule over NYC.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R for $34.99
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is an HD-2.5D remake from Square Enix. Taking the HD-2D sprite style found in titles like Octopath Traveler II, this game adds a 3D camera and 3D environments. There are a total of 99 different endings for you to discover, which makes this adventure one that can last for dozens of hours! Explore the world with fantastic quality-of-life updates, new battle mechanics, and more in this gorgeous remake of Star Ocean 2.
Save 57% Off Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart was one of the first major PlayStation 5 titles, releasing in June 2021. This title featured Rivet for the first time, another Lombax who exists in the universe. Together, Rivet and Ratchet must work to take down Doctor Nefarious and save the galaxy once again. With the classic action gameplay and new features, Rift Apart is an excellent platform you should play if you are a fan of the genre.
Final Fantasy XVI for $34.99
Final Fantasy XVI was one of the biggest releases of 2023, acting as the first mainline Final Fantasy release since 2016. This title follows Clive Rosfield on a journey to take down the Mothercrystals. FFXVI is the first Final Fantasy title to tackle Dark Fantasy, offering a grim but hopeful tale in the world of Valisthea. Additionally, action combat was prioritized for this release, with former Devil May Cry 5 Combat Designer Ryota Suzuki leading the charge for combat in FFXVI.
Rise of the Ronin for $49.99
Rise of the Ronin is one of the latest PlayStation 5 exclusives to release, with the title coming from Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo. Set in 1863 Japan, you play as the Ronin and take down those coming from the West. This action epic offers well over 70 hours of content, with an excellent dive into a history somewhat unexplored in modern gaming.
Demon's Souls for $29.99
Demon's Souls has hit an all-time low with the PlayStation Days of Play sale. For $29.99, you can expirence this Bluepoint Games remake of one of FromSoftware's most memorable titles. Since this title is only on PlayStation 5, you won't be able to play Demon's Souls on PC or other platforms. Slay the demons and explore the world of Boletaria like never before.
Nintendo Switch for $259.99
Right now, you can save $40 off a brand-new Nintendo Switch at Woot. This is the V2 model, which features better battery life so you can play more on the go. This model will come in a repackaged brown box, so do know that you will not receive the original Nintendo Switch box. However, the console and all included accessories are brand-new. Grab a discounted Switch today and dive into the console's incredible library this Summer!
Save 50% Off Death Stranding Director's Cut
Death Stranding Director's Cut is the ultimate version of Hideo Kojima's latest title. Follow Sam Porter Bridges as he journeys throughout the United States of Amercia to reunite the country together. Along the way, he must navigate enemies that have arose as a result of the Death Stranding, a cataclysmic event that separated life and death. The Director's Cut adds new story content, new weapons, new minigames, and so much more.
Save $500 Off Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 Series Monitor
In case the other monitors today aren't too appealing, Amazon has another monitor on sale - the Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 Series. This massive monitor is 240Hz, featuring a massive field of view that will insantly immerse you. You can expect fantastic and visble picture quality, with a max brightness of 1000 nits and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition for $39.99
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition features both the main game and DLC Burning Shores. This title follows Aloy after the events of Horizon Zero Dawn as she heads West to uncover more secrets that lie in America. Iconic locations like Las Vegas and San Francisco await as you take down loads of new enemy robots.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure for $19.99
Last but not least, Sackboy: A Big Adventure is another PlayStation Studios title on sale. This 3D platformer is fun for the whole family, with up to four player co-op available. You can race across the different levels and take down massive bosses. This entry grants Sackboy all sorts of new abilities, like a grappling hook to navigate across trenches.
https://www.ign.com/articles/daily-deals-ipad-air-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-spider-man-2

How to Watch Star Wars: The Acolyte – Episode Release Schedule and Streaming
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We have all of the details on when and where you can watch The Acolyte, Disney+'s latest live-action Star Wars series.
https://www.ign.com/articles/how-to-watch-star-wars-the-acolyte-release-date

2024-06-02 12:00:15

Asus Finally Shares a Proper Look at ROG Ally X, It's Next Handheld Gaming PC
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After making a somewhat anti-climatic tease last month, Asus has properly revealed the ROG Ally X, its next handheld gaming PC with better battery life, more storage, and a black color variant.
https://www.ign.com/articles/asus-finally-shares-a-proper-look-at-rog-ally-x-its-next-handheld-gaming-pc

2024-06-02 00:15:09

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Gets a Full Ride POV Video From Disney Parks
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Tiana's Bayou Adventure has received a full ride POV video from Disney Parks that takes you on a trip through the replacement attraction for Splash Mountain before it opens at Walt Disney World on June 28, 2024, and later in the year at Disneyland.
https://www.ign.com/articles/tianas-bayou-adventure-gets-a-full-ride-pov-video-from-disney-parks

2024-06-01 22:15:11

Daily Deals: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
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June is officially here, and Summer is kicking off! You can save on all sorts of products this weekend, whether you're looking to pick up a new game or purchase a new piece of technology. The best deals for Saturday, June 1, include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and more.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for $54.99
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is on sale for the very first time. This sequel to 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake brings Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret, and Red XIII outside of Midgar for the very first time, with Sephiroth looming and moving in on his goals. This experience offers well over 100 hours of content, with 36 sidequests and a main story over 40 hours long. If you haven't played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, now is the time to score one of the best 2024 titles out there at a discount.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for $49.99
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is also on sale for the very first time, priced now at $49.99 with PlayStation's Days of Play sale. Spider-Man 2 features both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as playable characters, with a whole new area of New York to explore. You can swing through the city with new suit abilities like Web Wings and take down criminals all around. You'll need to be prepared, as both Kraven the Hunter and the symbiote Venom are prepared to take you down and rule over NYC.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R for $34.99
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is an HD-2.5D remake from Square Enix. Taking the HD-2D sprite style found in titles like Octopath Traveler II, this game adds a 3D camera and 3D environments. There are a total of 99 different endings for you to discover, which makes this adventure one that can last for dozens of hours! Explore the world with fantastic quality-of-life updates, new battle mechanics, and more in this gorgeous remake of Star Ocean 2.
Save 57% Off Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart was one of the first major PlayStation 5 titles, releasing in June 2021. This title featured Rivet for the first time, another Lombax who exists in the universe. Together, Rivet and Ratchet must work to take down Doctor Nefarious and save the galaxy once again. With the classic action gameplay and new features, Rift Apart is an excellent platform you should play if you are a fan of the genre.
Final Fantasy XVI for $34.99
Final Fantasy XVI was one of the biggest releases of 2023, acting as the first mainline Final Fantasy release since 2016. This title follows Clive Rosfield on a journey to take down the Mothercrystals. FFXVI is the first Final Fantasy title to tackle Dark Fantasy, offering a grim but hopeful tale in the world of Valisthea. Additionally, action combat was prioritized for this release, with former Devil May Cry 5 Combat Designer Ryota Suzuki leading the charge for combat in FFXVI.
Nintendo Switch for $259.99
Right now, you can save $40 off a brand-new Nintendo Switch at Woot. This is the V2 model, which features better battery life so you can play more on the go. This model will come in a repackaged brown box, so do know that you will not receive the original Nintendo Switch box. However, the console and all included accessories are brand-new. Grab a discounted Switch today and dive into the console's incredible library this Summer!
Save $500 Off Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 Series Monitor
In case the other monitors today aren't too appealing, Amazon has another monitor on sale - the Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 Series. This massive monitor is 240Hz, featuring a massive field of view that will insantly immerse you. You can expect fantastic and visble picture quality, with a max brightness of 1000 nits and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
https://www.ign.com/articles/daily-deals-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-spider-man-2-ratchet-clank-rift-apart

2024-06-01 19:30:14

How to Watch The Champions League Final 2024
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Here's how to watch the 2024 Champions League Final in the US and UK
https://www.ign.com/articles/how-to-watch-the-champions-league-final-2024

2024-06-01 19:00:16

Where to Watch UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier: Title Card, Start Time and How Much it Costs
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At UFC 302, the headliner will settle every question, rumor, prediction, and bet. Thursday’s heated face-off between Islam Makhachev and Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier is certainly a preview of the fire these two men will bring to the octagon, but this time, security won’t be there to pull them apart. In the co-main, one of the UFC’s sharpest boxers in Sean Strickland squares off with Paulo “The Eraser” Costa in what promises to be an all-out war.
Rising stars like Jailton Almeida, Grant Dawson, and Roman Kopylov round out the card this Saturday, June 1, with the early prelims kicking off at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by the prelims at 8 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET, available for streaming exclusively on ESPN+. If you still need to sign up for ESPN+, you can take advantage of a great offer for a 1-year subscription and this weekend’s PPV for only $134.98.
How to Watch UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier
ESPN+ is currently the exclusive home of UFC PPV events in the United States. If you're a current ESPN+ subscriber, you can purchase the UFC 302 PPV event for $79.99. If not, there's a great bundle deal that includes access to the entire UFC 302 fight card as well as an entire year of ESPN+ to enjoy exclusive sporting events and original series, while saving you about 30% in the process.
To take advantage of this deal, head over to this page and click the "Get Now" button to sign up. Purchased separately, a year of ESPN+ and UFC 302 would cost you $189.98, so you save over $50.
Keep in mind, your ESPN+ subscription will automatically renew at $109.99 per year unless canceled prior to renewal.
UFC 302: Full Event Details
Islam Makhachev collides with Dustin Poirier in the main event, with the lightweight title on the line. In the co-main event, former champion Sean Strickland looks to get back on track with a win over Paulo Costa, and whether or not that happens, it is almost certain that both men will be wearing a mask of blood by the end of the night. Heavyweight Jailton Almeida will look to again show off his phenomenal grappling against the freestyle wrestling of Moldovan powerhouse Alexandr Romanov, and Kevin Holland will test the striking prowess of Michal Oleksiejczuk, a vicious finisher boasting several KOs, including a fight-ending body shot against Gian Villante. final bout between two light heavyweight powerhouses, this ridiculously stacked card is full of singular fighters matched up at razor-thin odds. Roman Kopylov will do everything in his power to take the zero from an undefeated Cesar Almeida, who faces his biggest test to date.
Here is the full list of fights on Saturday (the matches are subject to change):
UFC 302 FIGHT CARD
Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier (Lightweight Title Bout)
Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa (Middleweight Bout)
Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (Middleweight Bout)
Niko Price vs. Alex Morono (Welterweight Bout)
Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos (Welterweight Bout)
Cesar Almeida vs. Roman Kopylov (Middleweight Bout)
Jailton Almeida vs. Alexandr Romanov (Heavyweight Bout)
Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki (Lightweight Bout)
Phil Rowe vs. Jake Matthews (Welterweight Bout)
Mickey Gall vs. Bassil Hafez (Welterweight Bout)
Ailin Perez vs. Joselyne Edwards (Bantamweight Bout)
Mitch Raposo vs. Andre Lima (Flyweight Bout)
Get the ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+ Bundle
Alternatively, you can purchase the Disney Bundle which includes ESPN+, Hulu, as well as Disney+ for $14.99/month (you can go ad-free on Disney+ and Hulu for only $10 more per month). If you opt for this route, you'll need to purchase the UFC 302 PPV event separately for $79.99 to watch it.
How to Watch ESPN+
You can stream ESPN+ just about anywhere you currently stream videos: on iOS and Android, as well as most major smart TVs. You can also find it on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, Google TV, as well as consoles such as PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and more.
Annnnnnnd Nowwwww.....How to Watch UFC 302
Dustin Poirier is one of the first fighters who impressed me as a fan. I watched the documentary Fightville (2011) over a decade ago, which features Poirier and delves into his backstory. Over the years, I saw him rise through the ranks of the UFC, where early on he struggled due, at least in part, to fighting at featherweight instead of lightweight. Poirier used to walk around at 190 pounds and slim down to 145, which diminshed his strength, stamina, and durability.
Documentary footage showed him during a weight cut, where he narrated his almost hallucinatory level of hunger, alternating with segments of him ferociously hitting pads in the gym. I don’t know if it was the way they shot the footage, edited the sound, or what, but I remember watching that footage and thinking, “Holy sh*t, who’s gonna be able to take this guy out?” It seemed as if standing within range of this guy was just asking for a cracked rib or broken orbital.
It seemed as if standing within range of this guy was just asking for a cracked rib...
But I probably wasn’t reading that scene with analytical eyes. I was being entertained, and watching it for sheer presence, confidence, determination, what a thousand self-help books and more than a few beer commercials have called a “warrior spirit,” or “fighting spirit.” What beer actually gives a person is called “liquid courage,” which is a mere shadow of the energy that possesses a true fighter, like Poirier, whose peak performance is made possible by him being willing to die at any given moment.
Dustin “The Diamond” has a rare thing. He doesn’t have the perfect record of a Khabib or even the near-perfect record of Makhachev, and he has never held an undisputed title. But he nonetheless carries the status of what Dana White called, to use the technical term, “a f*cking legend.” In Poirier’s recent, beautiful finish of Benôit Saint-Denis, he reminded those of us who have been watching MMA for a very long time that the fighting spirit manifests most powerfully in a kind of poise, balance, awareness, and readiness to strike with precision, speed, and contusing follow-through.
Great fighters cultivate a purity of focus that matches perfectly the clarified space of the octagon.
For instance, what marked Conor McGregor’s iconic early performances was not simply the knockouts, but the lightness, the infinite ease with which he moved, the speed and power in his left hand generated from a state of relaxation so complete, so serene that it was hard to believe he was in a televised fight in front of a roaring crowd, under blinding lights and awash in a billion distractions.
Great fighters like Conor, Poirier, and Makhachev, cultivate a purity of focus that matches perfectly the clarified space of the octagon. Beyond the eight walls of the cage percolates every breed of distraction invented by humans over the past few millenia: faces of the famous, athletes and rock stars and politicians and other VIPs, some bedecked in diamonds, not to mention bikini-clad Octagon Girls, your past rivals and future opponents in outlandish silk shirts and furs, advertisements on banners and on giant screens. You hear rabid fans shouting for your coronation or your demise in thirty-five languages, booming music, Buff’s voice growl-shouting your name, the referee’s command to fight, and then—many fighters say, once the fight begins, they hear nothing.
Poirier is only 35, a young man by 21st century standards. But the fight game is an ancient thing, and so Poirier is certainly on the far side of his career as a warrior. What Poirier showed in that firefight with Saint-Denis is how deeply experienced he is, even beyond his years. When commentators and analysts talk about “experience,” they mean a range of things, but the most profound meaning of that term relates to conditioning. And I don’t mean cardio. The best fighters, through experience, can turn off the instinctual reactions of their nervous and endochrine systems.
They re-route the “fight or flight” response and transform it into a refined fuel, an energy they can direct, so that the customary “adrenaline dump” at the beginning of a fight fuels the exhibition of their honed skills, rather than derails their technique in a mad rush of haymakers and panicked handfighting. They condition their nervous system so that when they are caught in a body triangle, they don’t writhe—they relax. When they walk out to the Octagon, all the aforementioned distractions and stimuli send their body into overdrive. By the time the cage door closes, the best will have mastered that energy, releasing the jerky tension it causes in their muscles, so they can move their body toward a natural rhythm and, hopefully, a state of flow.
Everyone who knows anything about Poirier knows that his best bet is his boxing.
On a more technical level, everyone who knows anything about Poirier knows that his best bet is his boxing. He flatlined Saint-Denis with stiff, short, powerful shots in the pocket. He has wins against Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, Eddie Alvarez, two wins over Max Holloway. He is not afraid to throw blows in a phone booth, and he’ll need that fearlessness against Makhachev, who has morphed into a fearsome striker. Still, Makhachev’s coaches say he hasn’t yet shown his highest potential on the feet. American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) mainstays like Josh “The Punk” Thomson have been lukewarm in their reactions to many of Islam’s wins, steadily repeating on podcasts that Islam hasn’t shown in the cage what he shows every day in the gym, hasn’t performed in a way that reflects how truly far ahead he is in comparison to the rest of the lightweight division, the top ten of which is a murderer’s row of veterans and rising stars.
Poirier has said that if he fails on Saturday, he may retire after the fight. Some say you shouldn’t talk about retirment prior to a fight, that it will linger in your mind in the heat of battle, and when more and more of your body and brain wants to quit, you’ll think, “I’ve accomplished as much of my dream as I can, and now it’s time to ride off into the sunset.”
Whereas a fighter with much still to accomplish even after this fight cannot give up in the middle of it, because it would be tantamount to giving up on their dream. Another way to look at it, though, is that Poirier, in believing that this may be his last fight if he loses, actually has nothing to lose. And there’s an old saying that is no less true for being old—there’s nothing more dangerous than a man with nothing to lose.
Poirier, in believing that this may be his last fight if he loses, actually has nothing to lose.
Well, nothing except maybe Islam Makhachev. He hails from the mountainous fighter factory that is Dagestan, Russia, a place that has produced some of the most devastating grapplers the MMA world has ever seen. They don’t just take you down and hold you down; they rag doll you, hit you with inside and outside trips so quick you don’t know whether—and now, you’re mounted, before you can even figure out what happened that put you on your butt. And you’re not just mounted. That would be workable, at least, because from there you can shrimp, or blast up with your hips, somehow get to a butterfly guard, or scramble your way to the cage side and build your base.
But as I said, you’re not just mounted. They’re controlling your wrist with their right hand snaked around your armpit, preventing you from raising yourself up or even getting balanced on the ground. Now they’re hitting you with left hooks to your face. And, even more devastating than all this, your legs are tied up like a roasted turkey’s, as Makhachev has them crossed and tightly tucked within his own, making his base double as a zip tie on your entire lower body, a part of your body that, as it turns out, is pretty important if you ever want to stand up again.
Now, in the first meeting between Volkanovski and Makhachev, Volk showed that Islam is certainly not invincible, and that a strong, methodical fighter on the ground can get up if they are patient and strategic. And Dustin has shown a good ability at fighting the hands and avoiding the rear naked choke on the ground. The odds are certainly stacked against Dustin, but he can win this fight. He is as dangerous as he has ever been.
However, if he wants to preserve his puncher’s chance for a victory, he must not jump the guillotine! He did it so many times in his previous fight—even though he has not a single finish with that submission—that it endeared him further to fans. He continued to do it even after his coaches explicitly forbid it in their speeches between rounds, with Poirier on the stool, hilariously responding, “I think I can get it.” There is now a t-shirt available from Parish Ink, with Poirier’s smiling face encircled by the words, “Don’t Be Silly Jump the Gilly!”
Makhachev is the last person you want on top of you after an aborted guillotine attempt.
As funny as all this is, Makhachev is the last person you want on top of you after an aborted guillotine attempt. The undisputed lightweight champion lost his UFC debut but has been undefeated since then, with several flawless victories along the way. In his last fight, he headkicked Alexander Volkanovski into the shadow realm, but more memorable, to me, is when he finished Drew Dober. Remember that? The record says it was an arm triangle submission, but the arm wasn’t even locked up very high. From half-guard, Islam just pressed his shoulder into Dober’s neck with such force that the latter tapped—there were so many muscles popping out of Makhachev’s back, it reminded me of when Corey Feldman spilled water on Gizmo in Gremlins.
In the co-main event, we have a middleweight clash between former champion Sean Strickland and Brazilian bruiser, Paulo “The Eraser” Costa. Strickland’s at an inflection point, having just given up the belt in a decision to Dricus Du Plessis. A loss to Costa would put Strickland in limbo, for he would be out of title contention, but also not old and worn enough to move into full-blown gatekeeper status. The opposite is also true: a win would keep him hovering in the upper realms of the middleweight division, perhaps just one more win away from a rematch with Dricus for the strap.
For Costa’s part, he showed even in defeat at the hands of former champion Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker, that he is now more patient and measured as a striker, all while retaining his ferocity and skill. As Belal Muhammed once tweeted about Ngannou during the Stipe fight: “Omg calm Francis is the scariest guy in the world.” Well, Costa’s not quite that scary, but he is scary enough that Strickland better keep his eyes wide and his fight IQ turned all the way up. If Strickland does anything foolish, one of Costa’s kicks could send his body falling, right along with his ranking.
In the UFC, there are always gears grinding away in the background.
Of course, in the UFC, there are always gears grinding away in the background, too, beyond the matchups playing out on any given weekend. I realize that the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight is still weeks away—don’t fret, there will still be plenty more to say in the days leading up to it—but Conor is already talking, already shaping the way the world sees this week’s fights. Conor’s single-handed economic impact is also already landing on large and small scales alike, from the $20 million in ticket sales already generated by his event, to the rapid climb to 10 million views garnered by a video of him partying in a club in recent days.
Some analysts—who must all necessarily become part-time celebrity gossip mongers when a Conor fight comes along—are saying the video shows that he’s undisciplined, that he’s going to blow it in the fight. Others joke that he has discovered the perfect training camp routine, or that he’s simply following the Ryan Garcia method, which seems to have worked against Devin Haney, depending on how this whole failed drug test or contaminated supplements controversy plays out.
While we’re on the topic of the biggest star in the sport, allow me to remind you that Dustin Poirier beat Conor twice. That’s no small feat. But Poirier has also lost twice in fights for the undisputed belt. This is further proof (as if we needed it) that the fight gods are cruel, capricious, callous, and all the other adjectives that begin with “c” and describe the way that every fight, whether a short-notice, catchweight slugfest, or a tactical battle built up over the better part of a decade, is a contest that occurs on a knife edge. Step off one side, and you land on the ground, then raise your gloved fists in victory. Fall to the other, however, and you don’t land at all, but descend through a bottomlessness so absolute that this version of you can never return, like the dead men in that short story by Borges, their corpses falling eternally through the air, distintegrating into nothingness as they plummet.
Allow me to remind you that Dustin Poirier beat Conor twice.
All jokes and surreal fiction aside, Conor caused a small storm on the internet this week by alleging that Makhachev has a staph infection, supposedly visible on his leg in a fight week promotional photo. I don’t know if anyone has ever added up all the fights canceled due to staph infections, but that nasty little bacterium has quite a record, likely having taken out more fighters than Jim Miller, Andrei Arlovski, and “Cowboy” Cerrone combined (who are technically the top three in the record book). Off the top of my head, I’m thinking of Sean Brady’s bout of septic bursitis, not to mention Benôit Saint Denis half-looking like Hellboy with a little staph horn popping out of his forehead before the Poirier fight.
Then there’s Paulo Costa, of course, who once famously posted pics of his infected elbow that were quite high on the scale of gnarliness (it’s like the Richter Scale, except it’s for injuries and wounds, and extreme sports moves, rather than earthquakes. Though, technically, an earthquake of any notable strength tends to be pretty gnarly, too). Last year, Tim Schultz damn near had to have his leg amputated after a raging staph infection, combined with some medical mistreatment, ate away the flesh of his foot down to the bone. But Google those pics with caution, my friend, as they broke the gnarly scale when they were first unblurred.
If Poirier manages to upset Makhachev, prepare for an MMA world turned upside down
The staph infection possibility, for all of Conor’s histrionics, could be a real factor in the fight. The infection itself, combined with the aggressive regimen of antibiotics typically used to treat it, can really drain the tank of even the best conditioned fighters. This is one of the reasons why the pay-per-view of a main event is never predictable, no matter what the odds say. For no matter how god-like any given fighter might seem, no matter how called to a destiny greater than any of their mentors imagined, they can still be felled by an invisible thing. Doctors call it a germ. Superstitious gamblers and YouTubers call it a curse. Whatever you call it, if Makhachev is battling staph at the same time he is fighting Poirier, this main event could get very, very interesting.
If Poirier manages to upset Makhachev, prepare for an MMA world turned upside down. Grab hold of a rail or heavy piece of furniture as the earth’s axis shifts position, and Poirier’s little city of Lafayette, Louisiana becomes the center of the universe for a short, golden span of time. Even the fight gods would be compelled to momentarily set aside their usual, notorious indifference toward the joys and pains of humans, and applaud.
https://www.ign.com/articles/where-to-watch-ufc-302-makhachev-vs-poirier-title-card-start-time-and-how-much-it-costs

2024-06-01 18:45:11

2024-06-01 17:15:11

In 10 Years, Superman Will Be in the Public Domain. That May Not Mean What You Think It Does
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DC Comics characters like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman will start falling into the public domain in the next decade or so, but what will that mean for their presence in movies, TV, games, and more?
https://www.ign.com/articles/superman-batman-wonder-woman-public-domain-dc-comics-characters

2024-06-01 16:00:15

Jim Henson Idea Man Review
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Idea Man is a lively if shallow journey into the mind of Muppet maestro Jim Henson.
https://www.ign.com/articles/jim-henson-idea-man-review-disney-plus

2024-06-01 02:30:14

Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game Review
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This hilarious asymmetrical horror game is tons of fun, but can wear thin pretty quick.
https://www.ign.com/articles/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-the-game-review

2024-06-01 01:30:13

Doctor Who Season 1, Episode 6 – "Dot and Bubble" Review
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While it has some interesting ideas, “Dot and Bubble” struggles to adapt to its Black Mirror-like concept, resulting in a wholly unremarkable episode.
https://www.ign.com/articles/doctor-who-season-1-episode-6-dot-and-bubble-review

2024-06-01 01:00:16

Tales of Kenzera: Zau Director Addresses 'Constant Targeted Harassment,' Lowers Price of Game on Switch
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Abubakar Salim, the creative director of Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, issued a statement today addressing the "constant targeted harassment" both he and his studio have faced since the release of game.
https://www.ign.com/articles/tales-of-kenzera-zau-director-addresses-constant-targeted-harassment-lowers-price-of-game-on-switch

2024-06-01 00:00:17

IGN Live to Feature More Than 9000 Prizes and Giveaways
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IGN Live will feature over 9,000 giveaways, including Steam Decks, Lenovo hardware, Razer gaming chairs, game codes, collectible figures, and much more!
https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-live-to-feature-more-than-9000-prizes-and-giveaways

2024-05-31 23:00:16

Discover New Collectibles for DC, Elden Ring, Silent Hill, and More at IGN Store!
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Each Friday, we round up the newest and hottest items at IGN Store that you do not want to miss. Additionally, we also gather items that are set to end pre-orders soon. This week, new items at IGN Store include the DC Super-Skill Pinball: Harley Quinn Ball, Super-Skill Pinball: 4-Cade, Marvel: Remix, Dungeons & Dragons - Rock Paper Wizard, Three-Dragon Ante: Legendary Edition, the Elden Ring Vagabond Nendoroid, and the Silent Hill 2 Inu-End Coin Bank. In addition, the hottest items of the week at IGN Store were the Fallout Original Amazon Series Soundtrack 2LP Vinyl, Fallout Pip-Boy 3000 Mk V, and The Last of Us 10th Anniversary 4LP Vinyl Box Set. Lastly, the threezero Fallout Power Armor figures, Fallout Dark Horse figures, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Play Arts Kai figures are set to leave IGN Store soon. Take a look below and explore these incredible collectibles!
What's New: DC, Marvel, D&D, Elden Ring, and Silent Hill
This week, brand-new tabletop games are available now to pre-order from WizKids! DC Super-Skill Pinball: Harley Quinn Ball features a spin on the beloved game and offers a strategic experience that's sure to be a blast with friends. Super-Skill Pinball: 4-Cade, Marvel: Remix, Dungeons & Dragons - Rock Paper Wizard, and Three-Dragon Ante: Legendary Edition are all also available now to pre-order.
Additionally, a new Nendoroid from Elden Ring is now available! This figure of the Vagabond comes with two face plates and many additional parts to customize to your liking. Equip a sword, shield, and Flash of Crimson Tears to take on any enemy in your way!
Lastly, a new 1/6 scale coin bank of Inu-End from Silent Hill 2 is now available to pre-order at IGN Store. This unique item is based on one of the secret endings in the game, where James learns that the story of the game was controlled by Mira the Shiba-Inu. While this item serves as a highly detailed statue, it also can be used as a coin bank! Don't miss this unique item from Gecco!
What's Hot: Fallout and The Last of Us
This week, the Fallout Pip-Boy 3000 Mk V was one of the hottest items available at IGN Store. You can use this die-cast replica as a Pip-Boy, display piece, or even an alarm clock! As of now, this collectible is set to ship out in January 2025, and shipping is free!
Additionally, The Last of Us 10th Anniversary 4LP Vinyl Box Set was also a hot item this week. This box set includes music composed by Gustavo Santaolalla, a two-time Academy Awards winner. Two exclusive lithographs are included in this box set, with one designed by Ashraf Omar and the other original sketch art for The Last of Us.
Last but not least, the Fallout Original Amazon Series Soundtrack 2LP vinyl was another major item at IGN Store this week. This set includes one Opaque Canary Yellow LP and one Opaque Sky Blue LP, with a total of 21 tracks across the two. Composed by Ramin Djawad, this soundtrack is one you do not want to miss!
What's Leaving: Fallout and Final Fantasy VII
First up, threezero and Bethesda have teamed up to offer a 1/6 Scale action figure of the T-51 Nuka Cola Power Armor. This figure is incredibly detailed, with Nuka Cola branding printed all over the power armor. The entire Power Armor set can be dismantled, revealing the exoskeleton frame. There's also the T-45 Hot Rod Shark Power Armor figure, which features the iconic Hot Rod Shark emblem on the front of the Power Armor. These figures will leave IGN Store quickly, so be sure to get your pre-order in while you can.
More Fallout items are also set to leave soon. Three new figures from Dark Horse Comics are still available, but pre-orders end soon. These figures are Lucy, The Ghoul, and Maximus - the three protagonists of the hit TV series. These are the perfect companion to your Fallout collection.
Lastly, two Final Fantasy VII Rebirth figures are set to close pre-orders at IGN Store soon. First, Yuffie Kisaragi's new design has now been made into a Play Arts Kai figure! Wielding her shuriken, nothing will stand in the way of Wutai's greatest hero! The other Final Fantasy VII Rebirth figure is Play Arts Kai Cloud Strife. This figure includes an interchangeable face plate for you to customize Cloud to your liking.
About IGN Store
IGN Store sells high-quality merch, collectibles and shirts for everything you're into. It's a shop built with fans in mind; for all the geek culture and fandom you love most. So, whether you're into comics, movies, anime, games, retro gaming or just want some cute plushies (who doesn't?); this store is for you!
https://www.ign.com/articles/discover-new-collectibles-for-dc-elden-ring-silent-hill-and-more-at-ign-store

2024-05-31 22:15:13

IGN Plus Games: Claim a Free Destiny 2: Lightfall Steam Key!
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If you're an IGN Plus member, a new free expansion is available to claim now from IGN Rewards! Destiny 2: Lightfall can be claimed for free for a limited time by all IGN Plus members, which is just in time for the upcoming Destiny 2: The Final Shape expansion. Developed by Bungie, Destiny 2 is one of the most popular multiplayer shooters out there, with hundreds of hours worth of content at your fingertips. The upcoming expansion offers loads of new features, including an exciting campaign, a new subclass, new enemies, and more.
Claim a Free Destiny 2: Lightfall Steam Key!
The next Destiny 2 expansion, titled Destiny 2: The Final Shape, is set to release on June 4. This expansion brings Guardians into The Pale Heart of the Traveler, where many journeys await. One of the new features you'll be able to utilize right away is the new Prismatic Subclass, a subclass that combines the powers of both Light and Darkness. This subclass offers a unique playstyle unlike anything seen before in the game, with each class getting a new grenade combining multiple subclass elements.
Additionally, you can equip an Exotic class item in Destiny 2: The Final Shape to open up multiple Exotic perks for the first time. These perks will enhance your Guardian's powers and grant you new options to customize your gameplay.
One of the major combatant groups you will face in Destiny 2: The Final Shape is the Dread faction, a group aligned with The Witness. New Grim, Husk, Attendant, Weaver, and more units will all be thrown at you as you make your way through the story, so be prepared and utilize the new features to take down The Witness.
About IGN Plus
If you're unfamiliar with IGN Plus, it's the ultimate subscription to get the most out of your IGN experience! Some of the perks include no ads across IGN, unlimited maps and checklists for games, free games each month, and even discounts at IGN Store! Learn more and try IGN Plus today.
https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-plus-games-claim-a-free-destiny-2-lightfall-steam-key

2024-05-31 21:15:09

IGN Live 2024 Schedule: Full Details Revealed
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IGN Live is coming to Los Angeles June 7-9. The event promises to be an epic, action-packed weekend full of huge exclusives, playable games, giveaways, demos, and more from your favorite properties across games and entertainment.
Jump to the daily and hourly breakdown:
IGN Live June 7 Schedule
IGN Live June 8 Schedule
IGN Live June 9 Schedule
It all takes place at Magic Box @ The Reef from 10am-6pm PT each day. Select highlights from the show will be broadcast across IGN platforms each afternoon. Tickets are still on sale, so don’t miss out on your chance to see the one-of-a-kind show live and in person.
In addition to the exclusive programming below, IGN Live will feature more than 30 playable games on over 100 gaming stations, more than 9,000 giveaways and prizes, activations, photo opportunities, a TikTok Creators Studio, booths, signings, and more!
Stay tuned between now - June 7 for new announcements, additions, and updates to the schedule.
*Please note that timing of IGN Live segments are subject to change.
Friday, June 7
10am Hour
PM Studios Showcase
PM Studios is taking center stage at IGN Live with huge showcases featuring live gameplay, big reveals and more. It’s a special representation you won’t want to miss.
11am Hour
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is coming to IGN Live! Catch cast members Ismael Cruz Córdova and Maxim Baldry in-person at the event on Friday, June 7th. They’ll be discussing Season 2 of the hit Prime Video series, along with presenting an exclusive reveal to fans at the event - you won’t want to miss it. Stay tuned for further details and timing on where to catch this very special panel.
Alien: Rogue Incursion
Watch a live, in-person developer diary discussion all about Alien: Rogue Incursion with Survios chief product officer TQ Jefferson and lead software engineer Eugene Elkin.
The Legend of Vox Machina
The cast of The Legend of Vox Machina will be in person at IGN Live to reveal an exclusive sneak peek at Season 3! It’s sure to be an epic panel you won’t want to miss.
12pm Hour
IGN Arcade featuring Matthew Mercer
Dungeon Master, Voice Actor, and Critical Role Chief Creative Officer Matthew Mercer stops by IGN Live for a fun, light-hearted, and in-depth conversation about his love of video games in this special episode of IGN Arcade.
Transformers: Earthspark
Along with tons of exciting exclusive reveals and exciting guests, IGN Live will feature a special screening of hit shows for fans of all ages! Catch two episodes of the new season of the hit Paramount + animated series Transformers: EarthSpark at the event, only available to fans attending in person.
Exploding Kittens
Catch an exclusive look at the new Netflix series based on the popular card game along with a special appearance by series star Tom Ellis and showrunner Matt Inman.
1pm Hour
The Daily Fix
Catch a live taping of The Daily Fix, only at IGN Live!
IGN Expo
Sit back and watch a huge showcase full of trailers, gameplay, exclusive clips and more from some of the biggest titles in games, movies, and TV including:
Despicable Me 4
PowerWash Simulator DLC
The Crimson Diamond
Tales of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
The Big Catch
Mexico 1921
Deck of Souls
Dungeon Clawler
Aerial_Knight's We Never Yield
Demonschool
Canyons
Matchbox Driving Adventures
Thank Goodness You're Here
Hit Man
Squirrel with a Gun
The Thing
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Stumble Guys
The Parcel Corps
Stampede Racer Royal
And more surprises!
2pm Hour
Demon Spore
Demon Spore, the upcoming action-horror roguelite game is coming to IGN Live! Catch an exclusive look of Demon Spore, along with other titles from Null Games at the in-person event, only on IGN.
Pip-Boy Demo
See an on-stage demo from The Wand Company’s upcoming fully functional Pip-Boy from Fallout. Plus, stop by the on-site IGN Store after for a closer look at this cool collectible.
McFarlane Batman Reveal
GN Live will feature brand new-new reveals from one of the biggest franchises of all time: Batman! Come to the event June 7-9 to get a first-ever look at new figures from McFarlane Toys based on the hit 1995 film, Batman Forever.
Borderlands
IGN Live will feature the director and cast of the upcoming Lionsgate film, Borderlands. Stars Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu and director Eli Roth will be stopping by for an in-depth interview and to debut an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming movie.
3pm Hour
Borderlands Cast Let's Play
You want even more Borderlands? We got it! Join stars Ariana Greenblatt and Florian Muneanu at a fun play-through of a classic game from the franchise.
Shovel Knight Speedrun
Join Yacht Club Games for a speedrun of its beloved game, Shovel Knight.
4pm Hour
Greedfall 2
New gameplay for Greedfall 2 will be shown at IGN Live and some surprise guests may even be stopping by to help break it down.
5pm Hour
Ludwig and Pirate Software
What happens when Ludwig, one of the biggest creators around, meets with Pirate Software, a game designer? There's only one way to find out. Watch.
The First Descendant
The First Descendant is an upcoming third-person co-op looter shooter that tasks players with fighting for the survival of humanity. At IGN Live, fans will get a new look at the game and hear from the creators behind it.
Atomic Picnic
The co-op roguelike shooter Atomic Picnic sends players to a wasteland to “slay monsters, smash loot pinatas, and synergize your upgrades with powerful weapons.” Get a new look at the game at IGN Live with an on-stage demo with special guests, including Sodapoppin, EsfandTV, BitCake Studio CEO Camilla Slotfeldt, Mad Mushroom CEO Mike ‘Sibs’ Silbowitz, and OTK CEO Tips Out.
Saturday, June 8
10am Hour
Takashi Iizuka
Are you a Sonic fan? If so, you won’t want to miss IGN Live! The head of Team Sonic (and prolific Sonic the Hedgehog developer) Takashi IIzuka will be on hand to answer all our burning questions about the franchise and celebrate everything Sonic!
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Join game director Katsura Hashino as he walks us through a demo of Metaphor: ReFantazio and answers our questions.
Teamfight Tactics
Teamfight Tactics celebrates its 5th year with IGN Live with the developers who made it happen and continue to create the hottest autobattler on the market.
League of Legends
It's almost time for the biggest event of the season -- League of Legends Summer Event. Join the Riot dev team as they talk about all of the past events and give hints to what is happening this year. New modes? New skins? Anything goes when it's the summertime!
11am Hour
Starship Troopers Extermination
Join the team from Offworld as they discuss the upcoming game and provide fans at IGN Live a brand-new, exclusive preview!
Magic: The Gathering
Not only will IGN Live be featuring a ton of Magic: The Gathering giveaways, but we will also be helping reveal the world premiere of new cards you won’t want to miss.
Nintendo Voice Chat
Catch a live taping of everyone’s favorite Nintendo show, in person at IGN Live!
12pm Hour
Beverly Hills Cop Axel F
See a special preview of the upcoming Netflix film, with a special video introduction by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Taylour Paige.
Beverly Hills Cop Screening
After catching the exclusive preview of the new film, see a special screening of the franchise’s original hit film starring Eddie Murphy.
IGN Expo
It’s day 2 of IGN Live’s exclusive showcase full of trailers, gameplay, exclusive clips and more from some of the biggest titles in games, movies, TV and more. Be sure to catch looks at:
MechWarrior 5: Clans
Lost Hellden
Dawn of Defiance
Echoes of Elysium
Big Boy Boxing
Ascendant.com
Smite 2
Slime Heroes
DC: Dark Legion
Delta Force: Hawk Ops
Tower of God Season 2
Bye Bye, Earth
Funko Fusion
1pm Hour
The Daily Fix
Catch a live taping of The Daily Fix, only at IGN Live!
High on Life
Stop by the Squanch Games booth for a special signing of the new High on Life Comic by series author Alec Robbins.
2pm Hour
Amazon Games Rewind Theater + Interview
See a special on-stage deep dive into a special Amazon Games title along with a conversation with the team who brought it to life.
Marvel SNAP
Marvel Snap fans will be able to learn more about the future of the card game from the creators themselves at IGN Live.
Bartender Glass of God
Catch a very special on-stage presentation celebrating the hit Crunchyroll anime.
Black Butler
Black Butler will have a huge presence at IGN Live with an in-person interview from a voice actor from the show and an exclusive first look at the Public School Arc.
3pm Hour
CYGNI: All Guns Blazing
Developer KeelWorks is headed to IGN Live's main stage with KONAMI for a special look at their upcoming cinematic shoot 'em up -- CYGNI: All Guns Blazing. Including tons of new gameplay, reveals and more!
Beyond!
You want to talk PlayStation? So do we! Join us for a special taping of Podcast Beyond! Live and in person at IGN Live!
4pm Hour
Tetris 40th Anniversary Celebration
The team behind Tetris, one of the biggest and most important video games of all time, will be at IGN Live for a dynamic and exciting conversation to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the game. Alexey Pajitnov, the creator of Tetris, will be joined by Henk Rogers (Founder & Chairman of The Tetris Company), and Maya Rogers (President & CEO of Tetris), for this fun discussion about everything Tetris!
Star Trek Strange New Worlds Sing-Along Screening
Be sure to catch a sing-along version of the fan-favorite Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode "Subspace Rhapsody," at IGN Live! The special screening will be followed by a Q&A with writers Dana Horgan and Bill Wolkof along with co-songwriter Tom Polce.
5pm Hour
MythWalker
See a special demo of the upcoming title form Nant Games, MythWalker is a mobile geolocation fantasy RPG that explores Earth’s parallel world, Mytherra. The mystical Child guides players through an overworld traversal system, using real locations to tell the stories of Earth’s myths and legends.
Sunday, June 9
10am Hour
XBox Showcase Watch Party
IGN will be hosting a live watch party of the Xbox Showcase on Sunday, June 9, at IGN Live. Fans can watch all the cool announcements along with us, as well as an exclusive post-show and special appearance by Phil Spencer and others from the Xbox team. Make sure to also catch an in-depth analysis from all the game reveals, following the show.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Watch Party
We’ll all watch the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct that takes place right after the Xbox Showcase.
The Future of PC Gaming
Join special guests from NVIDIA and beyond to break down what key technological advances mean for the future of PC Gaming and gaming in general.
11am Hour
Marvel Comics
Tune in as we reveal some major updates and surprise exclusives from the world of Marvel Comics
12pm Hour
Xbox Showcase Post Show
After the Xbox Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, IGN will be breaking down all the biggest reveals.
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
Catch a screening of the new Netflix documentary The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, which follows the life of the late Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer who suffered from a degenerative muscular disease and used World of Warcraft to make real friendships and make a lasting impact on the game’s community.
IGN Expo
It’s our final day at IGN's exclusive showcase, filled with some of the biggest first looks at properties across games and entertainment. Today’s reveals include:
Zoochosis
Clock Tower
BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW
Project Polaris
The Forever Winter
The Relic
Love Eternal
Karma: The Dark World
Empire of the Ants
Crab God
Littlelands
Fruitbus
Bridgerton
The Boys
1pm Hour
The Daily Fix
IGN’s Daily Fix will be recording live on Sunday and you can be in the audience when it happens!
2pm Hour
Stig Asmussen
Join us for a one-on-one fireside chat with legendary game developer Stig Asmussen. We’ll talk through his incredible career up to this point and what he's doing next at his new studio, Giant Skull.
Blumhouse Games: Fear the Spotlight
The devs of Fear the Spotlight, the PS1-inspired third-person horror adventure, will be at IGN Live to discuss the game.
Catch an exciting look at new and upcoming Ubisoft Games including:
Star Wars Outlaws
Assassin's Creed Shadows
XDefiant
BattleCore Arena
The Rogue Prince of Persia
3pm Hour
Phil Spencer & Team Xbox Interview
Following Xbox’s announcement of their major showcase on June 9, IGN can confirm that head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, and others on the team will stop by IGN Live for an in-depth conversation diving into everything featured in the Xbox broadcast. Join us for this very special episode of Unlocked, where we’ll break down all the big Xbox news.
GamesIndustry.Biz and IGN Present: Where will you be playing games in the future?
Join us for a lively conversation about the future of gaming and where gamers will be playing in the years to come. Featuring Shawn Layden, Michael Pachter, Van Burnham, and Christopher Dring.
Gayming and IGN Present: My Favorite Queer Games
Just in time for Pride Month, special guests from the world of games and entertainment including Erika Ishii and Gordon Bellamy join us to talk about their favorite LGBTQ games.
4pm Hour
Game Scoop!
Game Scoop!’s Game of the Year Watch is already here and we’re so excited to be able to share it with you at IGN Live!
Killing Floor 3
Join us for a rewind theater presentation of a new look at Tripwire Interactive’s new action-horror game.
Yars Rising
Tune in to IGN Live to check out a new reveal for the upcoming 2D Platformer Sci-Fi game, Yars Rising.
In addition to all of these exclusives, reveals, interviews, panels, and more, IGN Live has a ton of exciting fan experiences, including:
The Fan Fix, where you take your shot at being an IGN Host.
The all-new Toyota Camry with three Camry-themed Vibe Lounges.
IGN’s leading podcast hosts join Game with IGN for featured gameplay sessions with IGN fans.
After panels and gaming sessions, take a seat on a Lovesac and recharge your devices with 5-Hour charging stations around IGN Live.
Throughout the day, visit the 2K booth to get game and locker codes for WWE2K24 and TopSpin2K25.
Just in time for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, Elden Ring brings Miquella’s cocoon for a limited photo opportunity with the mysterious demigod, Miquella of the Haligtree.
And more!
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2024-05-31 20:15:11