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NetherRealm Studios has released two new Mortal Kombat 1 trailers, one focused on the Keepers of Time and the other on Geras, a Mortal Kombat 11 debut character returning as a playable fighter.  The Mortal Kombat studio has released a steady flow of trailers and gameplay since its MK1 reveal back in May , and that continued over the weekend with two new showcases pulling back the curtains on the Keepers of Time faction and sand-wielding warrior Geras. In the former, we get another look at Liu Kang and a new fatality for him, and the latter showcases Geras’ move set and his fatality.  You can check out the MK1 Keepers of Time trailer for yourself below :  And you can watch the MK1 Geras trailer below after that :  Over the weekend, MK1 director Ed Boon tweeted an image with what many think might be a new character debuting in the game. Boon writes, “New phone. Who dis?” and circles the unknown character, leading many to believe it’s a tease of a new fighter. ...

Blizzard has revealed a number of improvements coming to Diablo 4’s heavily-criticised horses. The action role-playing game’s mounts have come under fire for being too slow, getting caught on bits of the environment, and having too long a cooldown on their activation. During a recent livestream , Blizzard said it was working on improving the collision in Diablo 4, which should in turn help prevent your horse from getting caught on an object that forces them to stop in their tracks. Following the livestream, Diablo game director Joe Shely tweeted to confirm an additional improvement to let the mount charge break through barricades. This change should make mounts less frustrating to use, as you’ll be able to burst through barriers that pop up as you’re making your way through Sanctuary. We're going to allow the mount charge to break through barricades. I realized I didn't state this explicitly during the #Diablo4 campfire chat today. — Joe Shely (@JoeShely) July 29, 2023...

Sony has revealed a new PlayStation 5 system software beta rolling out today that brings the highly requested audio format, Dolby Atmos, to the console alongside a larger SSD capacity, accessibility features, and more.  Since the launch of the PS5, audiophiles have asked for Dolby Atmos audio support on the console. Without diving too deep into the nitty gritty, Dolby Atmos is one of the best audio formats when adequately supported. While the PS5’s 3D Tempest audio tech is impressive, players have also wished for Dolby Atmos support. And now, with the latest system software beta, it has arrived.  “3D Audio powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech can now be enjoyed by those who own compatible Dolby Atmos-enabled HDMI devices such as soundbars, TVs, or home theater systems,” a PlayStation Blog post reads. “Tempest 3D AudioTech specifically renders to the Dolby Atmos audio devices in use – including overhead channels – allowing for even greater levels of immersion in the audio scape...

Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes on average 20-23 hours to complete, Ubisoft has said. In an interview with French YouTuber Julien Chièze , translated by PCGamesN , Ubisoft lead producer Fabian Salomon said the Mirage completion time rises to 25-30 hours for those who want to see everything the game has to offer, and lowers to around 20 hours for those who rush through. “Given that we do a lot of playtesting internally at Ubisoft, it’s part of our process, we really want to get as close as possible to the players, so we’ll say that the latest playtimes we’ve received average at around 20-23 hours,” Salomon said. “That can go up to 25-30 hours for the completionists, and we’ll say that those who will be rushing the game will be around 20 hours.” This is significantly under the average completion time for Valhalla, which could balloon into the hundreds of hours for completionists. In June, Ubisoft said Assassin's Creed Mirage's map size for Baghdad isn’t anywhere near as big a...

Sony is rolling out a new PlayStation 5 beta that adds a number of new features, including Dolby Atmos HDMI device support. The new update, released today in beta form, adds audio options that allow 3D Audio powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech to be used with compatible Dolby Atmos-enabled HDMI devices such as sound bars, TVs, or home theater systems. As detailed by the PlayStation Blog , here’s how to turn on Dolby Atmos : To turn on Dolby Atmos, go to [Settings] > [Sound] > [Audio Output] > [Audio Format (Priority)], and then select [Dolby Atmos]. The beta also includes more options to quickly find games and console tips, new ways to connect with other players and customize your multiplayer sessions, and support for larger-capacity M.2 SSDs (up to 8TB). New accessibility features mean you can now assign a second controller to one account as an assist controller, and use two controllers to operate a PS5 as if you were using a single controller. This means you can now play...

PlayStation's Summer Sale is currently raging on, with up to £80 off a PS5 console , plenty of discounts on PS5 games, and up to £25 off DualSense controllers. You can currently secure the controller for just £39.99 at select retailers , with this exceptional price point reminiscent of the Black Friday offer from the last year. You might be in for a lengthy wait until November before encountering such a fantastic discount again, so snap up this opportunity while you still can. Most of the colour renditions are currently on sale, granting you a wealth of options to pick from. Plus, to save you valuable time scouring various retailers for the perfect deal, we've conveniently provided direct links just above. There are plenty of other deals to check out at the moment in the Summer Sale, such as the PS5 down to just £404.99 at Amazon , and £399.99 at retailers like Argos , Currys, and GAME. Otherwise, preorders for the limited edition Spider-Man 2 console bundle , DualSense ...

Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida helped unveil the 78th Letter from the Producer Live from Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival in Las Vegas, and it revealed the next major updates to the beloved MMO following the Endwalker expansion. As reported by Nova Crystallis, Growing Light a.k.a Patch 6.5 will arrive in two major parts and will lead up to summer 2024's Dawntrail expansion. This fifth major expansion for Final Fantasy features a summer vacation theme, multiple new jobs, and marks the first step into a "new story" for the game. Patch 6.5 will arrive in Final Fantasy XIV in early October 2023 and will feature new main scenario quests that will see Zero playing a major part. We don't know much about what the story will tell, but it will tie into Dawntrail and will see the return of familiar faces like Y'shtola, Vrta, and Ryne. The Lunar Subterrane will be Patch 6.5's new Expert dungeon and, as the name suggests, will take place deep within t...

The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has a wide array of Sonic games , TV shows, merchandise, and even movies (OVA included). It also contains a wide cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and personalities that fans have come to love for generations. Well, three generations, to be precise: the Classic era, the Adventure era, and the Modern era. In honor of Sonic Superstars coming out in the near future, we’ll be ranking the top 12 characters in the franchise below. Let us know your own opinion in the comment below! 12. Big the Cat Big is a gentle giant who prefers to spend his days fishing in peace with his amphibian friend Froggy by his side. He only steps out of his comfort zone and jumps into action when his friends are in danger — or Froggy goes missing. He may not be the brightest bulb in the box, but he makes up for his lack of intelligence with brute strength — raw power he doesn’t know he has. He also tends to show up in places you least expect, blissfull...

The cloaked comrade, Xûr , is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get you some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further. Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor , one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares , he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians. We've rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP. Where Is Xûr Located Today? Xûr's location can be found at Winding Cove in the EDZ on July 28 through August 1. To reach him, travel to the landing point at Winding Cove. When you arrive, make for the rock cliffs at the far end of the cove and look for a cave winding up to a platfo...

Path of Exile 2 has graduated into a full standalone sequel to the original Path of Exile, fully shaking off its origins as an expansion pack. "When we announced Path of Exile 2 at ExileCon 2019, we told you guys that we were releasing Path of Exile 2 as an expansion to Path of Exile 1 and that both campaigns would be playable in the same game client with a shared endgame," director Jonathan Rogers explained. "But Path of Exile 2's scope has continued to grow and grow. It's far more than just an expansion with a new campaign, it's entirely new monsters, skills, mechanics, classes, everything you would expect from the next generation of action RPGs. Not to even mention revamps of most of the Path of Exile 1 league content. This thing is freaking huge." According to Rogers, the decision was made when the dev team realized that the original approach would "essentially be destroying a game that people love for no reason." The result is that P...

At first glance, you might expect Laika: Aged Through Blood to maybe have a bit more chill than it does. That is, until just minutes into it, when you find out its beautifully apocalyptic environments, somber soundtrack, and adorably anthropomorphic cast are actually just a backdrop for an adventure that’s filled with shockingly gratuitous violence, strong language, and a harrowing story of loss and grief. It’s kinda like that one episode of South Park where you find out that all the innocent looking Christmas critters worship Satan – and I mean that in the best possible way. It’s difficult to explain how the woodland cast blends so seamlessly with absolutely horrifying brutality, but at least in the opening chunk of content available in the demo, Laika manages to thread that needle with alarming ease – using a dirtbike. Playing as a mother coyote who races to the scene of an adolescent dog’s brutal crucifixion, Laika: Aged Through Blood lived up to its name before the opening credi...

Today, Square Enix announced that its successful MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV, is on its way to Xbox consoles after years of being a PlayStation console exclusive. And to hear the CEO of Square Enix tell it, it sounds like Xbox has successfully ensured that even more Square Enix games will end up on its consoles in the coming years. During the Final Fantasy Fan Fest 2023, Final Fantasy XIV game director Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) welcomed Xbox head Phil Spencer onto the stage alongside Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu to celebrate the Xbox release announcement . While onstage, Kiryu made the following statement: "And one more thing: as CEO of Square Enix, we want to continue to deliver fabulous games to fans across the world. And of course, we want to welcome the Xbox community as well. And starting with today's announcement of Final Fantasy XIV coming in spring 2024, and whenever possible, we are planning to bring our games to Xbox for players around the world to enjoy. We're ...

Reviewed on: Xbox Series X/S Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom Release: July 14, 2023 Rating: Mature As an omnipresent robotic voice condescendingly wishes my team luck, my eyes widen in disbelief as a massive portal materializes over a city block. It spews hundreds of raptors that rain from the sky, tumbling down buildings before they sprint in our direction. It’s a jaw-dropping sight, but that awe turns to intimidation at the staggering number of adversaries thirsty for our blood. Our tank units move forward and activate their shields to create a defensive wall. A healer fills health bars to the brim. A sniper takes point on an elevated perch. All the while, my finger rests on the trigger of my grenade launcher, waiting to see the whites of my scaly enemies’ eyes before unleashing hell.  I’ve experienced this tense situation dozens of times in Exoprimal’s cooperative wargames. Capcom uses a 5v5 ...

With the announcement of a brand new Final Fantasy 14 expansion that's giving everyone massive Final Fantasy X vibes, fans are clamoring for the addition of Final Fantasy's favorite sport: Blitzball. Unfortunately, game director Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) has a message to everyone begging for the weird, underwater soccer game: "No Blitzball!" That's what Yoshi-P told fans during today's Final Fantasy Fan Fest 2023, when while discussing updates to the Golden Saucer in upcoming patches, fans began to eagerly shout "Blitzball" from the audience. Nope, sorry! No Blitzball! The audience in Las Vegas wasn't alone in wanting Blitzball, either. Online, the Final Fantasy 14 community has reacted dramatically to Yoshi-P's dismissal of their sport of choice: THE STATE OF BLITZBALL WANTERS pic.twitter.com/jsAAF1pEmN — Ray @ Deryk fanclub (@ONTHEBIGBRIDGE) July 28, 2023 One fans referred to Blitzball's somewhat checkered reputation, which has s...

Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle and accessories are now live at PS Direct in the UK , France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Portugal. Both the PS5 console covers and DualSense controllers have already sold out at PS Direct UK , while the console bundle for £569.99 is still available. We're awaiting more news on other retailer listings. Stand by for new UK developments or follow @IGNUKDeals for instant updates. In the US, it is officially confirmed that preorders will start at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET, and Best Buy currently has listings that aren't live yet. You can follow @IGNDeals for US updates or stay tuned for further info when preorders go live. See below for our tips and tricks on how to secure your preorder today. Our Tips for Securing Your Preorder Today Trust us, we've gone through this kind of thing before. With stock being limited, you're going to want to be prepared as possible going into this preorder. For starters, mak...

Activision brought Steam multiplayer for 2009’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 offline to combat hackers. TechCrunch reports hackers were infecting players with a worm that spreads automatically in online lobbies from one infected player to another. As Techcrunch points out, this suggests hackers have exploiting bugs in Modern Warfare 2 to execute malicious code on players’ computers. “Multiplayer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) on Steam was brought offline while we investigate reports of an issue,” Activision said in a tweet. 📢 Multiplayer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) on Steam was brought offline while we investigate reports of an issue. — Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) July 26, 2023 Despite being 14 years old, Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 2 retains a modest fanbase that sees hundreds of concurrents on Steam. Older Call of Duty games on Xbox 360 received a surprise shot in the arm recently after apparent matchmaking improvements from Microsoft...

Modern Warfare 3 is set to be revealed via an event in Call of Duty: Warzone, Activision has said. Activision has used its battle royale to reveal new Call of Duty games in the past , and it plans to use Warzone once again for the worldwide reveal of what the publisher is still calling Call of Duty 2023, despite acknowledging the leak of the Modern Warfare 3 logo . “Drop into Call of Duty: Warzone to experience the worldwide reveal for Call of Duty 2023 in a limited-time event,” reads a note on the Call of Duty blog . “Join the ranks of Shadow Company to take on Konni forces and secure the chemical weapon threat before it’s too late. Stay tuned to Call of Duty channels for more details about the upcoming reveal.” That’s all we have for now, but players are speculating the reveal event will see players help Shadow Company capture missile silos across Al Mazrah, defend them from enemies, then exfil with a gas canister. Narratively, Graves, the antagonist of the Modern Warfare 2 ca...

Hold the front page, PS5 consoles are officially on sale right now. Not only that, but it's a proper standalone discount as well, not a bundle deal like we've seen before . As part of PlayStation's Summer Sale, PlayStation 5 consoles have seen an impressive discount of up to £80 in the UK. The PlayStation has been a massive success for Sony, selling over 40 million units as of July 16, 2023, putting it only slightly behind the sales pace of PS4 (likely due to the previous semiconductor shortage). But this shortage is absolutely over, and with the console well stocked it's also now on sale. In the UK, The console can now be bought for £404.99 from Amazon or John Lewis, and £399 from retailers like Argos , Currys, and ShopTo. There is currently no word on a discount in the US, but we're anticipating this will happen sooner or later so keep an eye on this page or @IGNDeals for further updates. Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle and its accessory preorders are also live ...

Call of Duty is known to have unique and unexpected skins. From the recent The Boys crossover event, to a feline Operator cosmetic set , Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0 lobbies are filled with outlandish characters. And now, players can expect to see Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dogg enter the fray. The official Call of Duty Twitter account shared images of both artists. Minaj can be seen holding a bright pink gun, while Snoop Dogg is holding a blue and gold rifle. Information regarding the cost of the skins is currently unavailable, but they are set to release with the Season 5 update launching on August 2. Nicki Minaj is coming to Call of Duty 🩷 pic.twitter.com/CFYwhjWfUL — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) July 27, 2023 According to the official account, the two musicians are part of a 50-year celebration of Hip Hop. Alongside the skins, players can expect to hear “…free War Tracks spanning three decades of a culture that transcends music and gaming.” The website for Season 5 also inc...