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Sunday is here, and we've rounded up some of the best deals you can find this weekend. Whether you're searching for a new gaming headset or a new game to pick up on sale, there are plenty of options this weekend. The best deals for Sunday, June 30, include the Toshiba C350 75" TV, HyperX CloudX Headset, Street Fighter 6, Suzume, Danganronpa Decadence, and more. Toshiba C350 75" TV for $469.99 It's not too often that you can score a 75" TV for under $500, but Amazon has the Toshiba C350 available for only $469.99 this weekend. While this isn't an OLED TV, the C350 is a 4K TV that makes for an excellent outdoor TV. Plus, with the newly announced Xbox app coming to Fire TVs, you can play Xbox games straight from this TV if you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber. HyperX CloudX Headset for $29.99 The CloudX is officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, so you can play worry-free knowing you're getting a reliable headset. HyperX ...

The Legacy of Kain series maintains a rabid fan following, even though it's been a long time since there's been a new game. More than two decades, in fact. But there's a new ray of light on the Nosgoth horizon in the form of a graphic novel called Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise. As the first new Legacy of Kain content since 2003's Legacy of Kain: Defiance, The Dead Shall Rise serves as a prequel to the Soul Reaver games. The book flashes back to Raziel's human past as a Sarafan warrior and reveals how he came to be a vampire serving under Kain. The goal is to answer some long-running questions about the Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver mythos while also introducing a major new vampire character with close ties to both Raziel and Kain. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise is a collaboration between Crystal Dynamics and Bit Bot Media. The book is written by Joshua Viola (True Believers, It Came From the Multiplex) and Angie Hodapp (Unio...

At gamescom latam 2024, we had the chance to check out some brand-new gameplay firsthand of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, and it included a look at such newly announced characters in action like Mr. Satan and Future Trunks as well as a glimpse of the story mode. This preview followed a new Sword vs. Fist trailer that showcased just some of the 160 characters that will be part of this latest entry in the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi series, including Super Vegito, Jiren, Roasie, Ribrianne, Yajirobe, Spopovich, Dabura, Anilaza, Goku (Super) Ultra Instinct - Sign-, and Goku Black Super Saiyan Rose. In our new look, which you can see below, we get to see more of the Battle Mode that lets you practice against CPU or jump online to take on others around the world. Gameplay also took center stage and we got to see some of the unique abilities each character has, including Majin Vegeta's Final Explosion that deals a ton of damage but leaves the player with 1 HP for a chance to fight on. ...

Are you tired of stressing about keeping up with the latest board games, the hottest new expansions, or being on the outside looking in when wanting to start a new hobby? We’ve all been there. The barrier to entry for many tabletop, card, and board games can sometimes be high, with some games’ starter kits starting well over $100 . It can be intimidating to get into certain board games due to budget, and that’s a shame. Whether you’re getting that special gamer in your life a birthday gift or hosting a casual game night with close friends, plenty of budget options exist that are sure to scratch that itch. And we’ve compiled some of our favorites right here! TL;DR: These Are the Best Cheap Board Games Qwirkle Boss Monster 10th Anniversary The Chameleon Decrypto Targi Hand Games 21 Betrayal: Deck of Lost Souls You’re Getting Old Coup Say Anything Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Poop Couch Skeletons Board Games Under $30 Qwirkle Price : $22.49 Players : 2-4 Ages : 6...

Back in the day, SNK was one of gaming’s biggest names. King of Fighters and Fatal Fury were hugely popular beat-’em-ups in the 1980s and ’90s, while Metal Slug helped define the side-scrolling action game genre, and the company’s high-spec console, handheld and arcade hardware were the envy of many. After two tumultuous decades in the 2000s, SNK received investment from Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company in 2020 and was fully acquired in 2022. The investment has come under scrutiny due to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, which includes allegations of unfair treatment of women and the LGBTQ community. In the aftermath of the acquisition, an SNK lead insisted that the studio's new ownership "doesn't affect us in any way." Shortly after the opening of a new development studio in Singapore in April, IGN spoke with SNK President and CEO Kenji Matsubara about the company’s vision, which includes becoming a Top 10 global publisher. Matsubara’s go...

If Alice: Madness Returns was dead on arrival , that would at least be aesthetically consistent. The 2011 sequel to American McGee's Alice went even deeper into Alice in Wonderland's red guts than the first game, pulling out the most nightmarish aspects of the Victorian children's story and tying their shadows into a neat action-adventure. But it suffered from abysmal launch sales , with reviewers and fans both being disappointed by what they felt were rough controls and level design. Still, game designer American McGee wasn't giving up. McGee, who created the series after being fired by id Software, hoped to gather enough community support for a follow-up , and the most diehard Alice believers gave it to him in spades. But after a decade of this cutting fan pressure, publisher EA finally made a decision in 2023 : there would be no more Alice games. They blamed the "analysis of the IP" and market conditions. Was it all over? Would Alice have to lie fa...

At this point, I’ve now played The First Descendant in three or four different beta iterations, and each time I’ve felt no more or less certain whether this would be something my friends and I would want to play, or just another sci-fi shooter in a sea of similar games vying for our attention. After more than 45 hours sunk into a pre-launch preview build over the past week, I’m only slightly closer to answering that question – but I’m certainly not having a bad time. I’ve got a whole lot left to play, including the all-important endgame, for instance, so as of now I’m still not sure if The First Descendant will be my next looter-shooter fixation, or yet another one that misses the mark. Nexon’s free-to-play third-person multiplayer game plays in the same space as Genshin Impact , complete with cool-looking characters to unlock and countless currencies and materials to grind, all of which can be bypassed by those simply willing to cough up their hard-earned cash. And, like some of i...

Growing up in the suburbs of Illinois, I remember bringing my dad to and from the train station to get to work in the big city of Chicago. When Ticket to Ride came out later in life, it brought a lot of nostalgia for those big-city dreams in one of my other favorite memories with my family: playing board games . Family board game nights involving the franchise can bring you places worldwide, and also to different time periods. That's the case with the newest edition, Ticket to Ride: Paris, brings you to the bustling metropolis of Paris, France, in the Roaring Twenties. What’s in the Box The compact box of Ticket to Ride Paris holds a small treasure trove of gaming pieces. It includes a guidebook introducing a new game element, a small board, four bags of colored bus tokens (with an additional spare bag), matching circle colored meeples, destination tickets, and transportation cards adorned with art that evokes the spirit of the Roaring Twenties. The box's thoughtful desi...

The developer of Tribes 3 has signaled plans to move on from the game after it failed to find an audience. Tribes 3 launched in March on Steam billed as the triumphant return of the fast-paced multiplayer first-person shooter series whose games were popular in the late 90s and early 2000s. But despite a ‘mostly positive’ Steam user review rating, player numbers were extremely low. According to SteamDB , Tribes 3 hit a peak of 890 concurrent players on Valve’s platform upon launch, with just 26 concurrent players at the time of this article’s publication. Developer Prophecy Games issued an update to say neither Tribes 3 or its prior game, the already shuttered Starsiege Deadzone, saw enough success to justify the team’s continued focus. As a result, it’s giving those who’ve spent money in those games credits towards its upcoming fast-paced 3v3 sports shooter Ultra Strikers. “These credits are meant to give back to players who supported us in early development,” Prophecy Games s...

It’s been some time since Amazon announced its Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings video games, and it sounds like fans will have to wait a while longer for a reveal. Amazon announced it had signed a deal with Crystal Dynamics to develop and publish the next major Tomb Raider game back in December 2022. We’ve heard nothing in the year-and-a-half since, although Crystal Dynamics was forced to reassure fans that it was unaffected by devastating cuts at embattled parent company Embracer. Meanwhile, Amazon announced it had signed a deal with Middle-earth rights owner Embracer to develop an as-yet-untitled The Lord of the Rings MMO back in May 2023. Again, we’ve heard nothing since, but we do know this game is set in Middle-earth and features the stories of The Hobbit and more. Speaking to Variety , Amazon Games chief Christoph Hartmann said a reveal for either game is not imminent, but is not long away. “It’s not going to be tomorrow, but it’s not too far away,” Hartmann said,...

IGN's Palworld Sakurajima Island map is here! Added in a major Palworld update on June 27, 202 4 , the new island brings fresh content to the Palpagos Islands, which we've mapped out on our Palworld interactive map - including markers for new Lifmunk Effigies, chests, Syndicate Towers, and more. We've also included the new Rayne Syndicate Oil Rig. Note that the Sakurajima Island map is still a work in progress, though our dedicated guides team is busy ensuring it's updated as quickly as possible, so check back often! Palworld Sakurajima Island Interactive Map Click on the map filters on the left-hand side of the interactive map to sort by specific markers. You can even check markers off once you complete them to track your progress. The available map filters for Sakurajima Island include: Locations , including Cherry Blossom Caves, fast travel points, the new Syndicate Tower, and more. Collectibles , such as Lifmunk Effigy locations and Memos. Items , inc...

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is set to release exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on November 7. The first Mario & Luigi role-playing game in nearly a decade, it finds the bros exploring islands on a vessel that’s part ship and part island itself. It sports an all-new cel-shaded art style and is available for preorder now. Read on for full details about what to expect. Preorder Mario & Luigi: Brothership Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 Get it at GameStop - $59.99 Get it at Nintendo eShop (digital) - $59.99 There aren't any special editions of the game, so this is the one to get. And if you're waiting for it to appear on Amazon, I have some bad news for you: Nintendo Switch games haven't been going up for preorder on Amazon for a while. They usually appear on the site the day they release. I don't know what's up with that, but that's what it is. What is Mario & Luigi: Brothership? Historically, the Mario & Luigi games have been avai...

SteamWorld Heist 2 is no longer confirmed for a Game Pass launch despite previous messaging from developer Thunderful. When the studio originally revealed its steampunk strategy follow-up in April of this year, it promised fans that they would see it launch on August 8, 2024, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, and Game Pass. However, as spotted by XboxEra , social media posts mentioning a Game Pass release have since been deleted, and trailers that included the Xbox service’s branding have seemingly been modified and reuploaded without the logo. Its inclusion can still be seen in re-uploads from third-party accounts like YouTube channel GN Game Trailers . A representative with Fortyseven PR confirmed with XboxEra that SteamWorld Heist 2 is no longer coming to Game Pass, adding that the Xbox service's logo was mistakenly added. Thunderful and Fortyseven did not reveal how the Game Pass logo managed to worm its way into an officia...

The original Resident Evil is now finally available on PC again thanks to a collaboration between Capcom and CD Projekt-owned storefront GOG. An announcement from the latter revealed the classic Resident Evil, not the remastered version, is now available on the store for $9.99. GOG also announced that Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil will join it sometime in 2024, and a $24.99 bundle is available for those who want all three games. Resident Evil originally arrived on PC in 1996 but didn't exist on any digital storefronts until now. Steam, which has the remastered version but not the original, is expected to get the classic version soon, however, as a listing for it was spotted on European rating website PEGI . "In joint efforts with the original creators Capcom, we’re thrilled to announce the re-release of the original Resident Evil, the groundbreaking series that heralded the golden age of the survival horror genre," GOG said in the post. "This iconic class...

Nintendo games can be pricey, but Switch fans can still find fantastic deals. Throughout the year, there are numerous sales on games, Switch consoles, and accessories that are worth exploring. We've gathered the top deals currently available below, and with Amazon Prime Day on the horizon on July 16 and 17 , there's sure to be even more Switch deals to come. So make sure to mark your calendars! For more updates on the latest discounts, follow @IGNDeals on Twitter or Threads, and check out all our curated Switch deals below. TL;DR - Best Switch Deals The Best Nintendo Switch Deals - Navigate to: Switch Video Game Deals Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Preorders Switch SD Card Deals Switch Accessory Deals When Should You Buy a Nintendo Switch? Best Nintendo Switch Game Deals There are quite a few different Switch games on sale at the moment that are worth picking up for your collection. Some of our favorites right now are on Super Mario RPG, which is dow...