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PlayStation 5 Exclusive Stellar Blade Sells 1 Million Copies
https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-5-exclusive-stellar-blade-sells-1-million-copies
PlayStation 5 action game Stellar Blade has sold more than one million copies, developer Shift Up has announced.
Earth Defense Force 6 Preview: Absolutely Loaded With Bugs (in a Good Way)
https://www.ign.com/articles/earth-defense-force-6-preview-absolutely-loaded-with-bugs-in-a-good-way
Earth Defense Force 6 is still EDF at its core, certainly: Blow through missions, tweak your weapons, find favorites, find upgrades, get chewed up by a horde of monsters, get better, roll credits, unlock a new difficulty, and start the grind over against bigger nastier enemies with your new bigger, nastier weapons. There's a story here, but it's more of a B-movie story experience about laughing at the silly characters while getting ragdolled by giant ants, and any important story stuff is going to get repeated by random NPCs six or seven times because this is not a super-high-touch, pay-attention-at-all-times prestige television story or game. This is a chase-high-scores-on-the-couch, dead-tired-with-buddies-after-work game series.
Vampire Survivors Team Give Update On When Game Will Come To PlayStation
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/502219/article/vampire-survivors-team-give-update-on-when-game-will-come-to-playstation/
Death will have to wait a bit.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Getting Decent Reviews On Metacritic
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/502215/article/luigis-mansion-2-hd-getting-decent-reviews-on-metacritic/
Nothing to scream about, apparently.
Pokemon Company Disqualifies Several Entrants In TCG Art Contest, Possibly Over AI
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-company-disqualifies-several-entrants-in-tcg-art-contest-possibly-over-ai/1100-6524488/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Numerous entries in the 2024 Pokemon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest have been disqualified after The Pokemon Company cited that these submissions had violated the rules of the competition. Shortly after the top 300 entrants were announced, people online began to suggest that several of the finalists had submitted AI-generated images, and in a statement, The Pokemon Company acknowledged that it had disqualified "entrants in violation of the rules" but it did not directly mention AI."Additional artists participating in the contest will soon be selected to be among the top 300 finalists," The Pokemon Company said in a statement (https://x.com/PokemonTCG/status/1805430785056588279) (via Eurogamer (https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-disqualifies-contest-finalists-following-ai-art-row)). "We're committed to upholding the integrity of the Pokemon TCG Illustration Contest and appreciate fans' continued support as we celebrate the artistic abilities of the talented Pokemon community."With a grand prize of $5,000 and a chance to have their art immortalized as an official Pokemon TCG card, the Pokemon contest regularly attracts scores of submissions. On X (formerly Twitter) several people have pointed out some of the telltale signs of AI-generated images, suggesting that prompters submitted those images alongside legitimate artists.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-company-disqualifies-several-entrants-in-tcg-art-contest-possibly-over-ai/1100-6524488/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Bloodborne Complete Guide 25th Anniversary Edition Is Up for Preorder
https://www.ign.com/articles/bloodborne-complete-guide-25th-anniversary-edition-is-up-for-preorder
A beautiful new complete Bloodborne guide from Future Press is coming in September.
Nosferatu Remake From The Witch Director Gets First Trailer
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nosferatu-remake-from-the-witch-director-gets-first-trailer/1100-6524464/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Nearly a decade ago, Robert Eggers helmed his first horror film, The Witch, before he went on to direct The Lighthouse and The Northman. Later this year, Eggers is revisiting his horror roots with Nosferatu (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nosferatu-remake-lands-bill-skarsgard-and-lily-rose-depp/1100-6507947/), a remake of the 1922 silent film. The first trailer for Nosferatu premiered over the weekend in theaters, and it's now online as well. And if the plot seems very familiar, it's probably because the original Nosferatu was already an unauthorized take on Bram Stoker's Dracula. Bill Skarsgård, who played Pennywise the Dancing Clown in Warner Bros.' two-part adaptation of Stephen King's It and will reprise the role in the upcoming prequel series Welcome to Derry (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bill-skarsgard-reprising-pennywise-role-for-it-prequel-series/1100-6523852/), will portray the monstrous Count Orlok in Nosferatu. Unlike most of Hollywood's vampires, Orlok is hideously ugly, and the trailer goes out of its way to withhold his appearance. But his shadow looms over the city, and Orlok himself is set upon a young woman named Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp).The trailer shows that Ellen doesn't understand what's happening as Orlok exerts his influence over her. Like her counterpart in Dracula, Mina Harker, Ellen already has a husband, Thomas Hutter, as played by Superman (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-rachel-brosnahan-is-preparing-for-superman-legacy/1100-6520549/)'s Nicholas Hoult. However, Orlok's obsession with Ellen means that Thomas is simply another obstacle to overcome, and it's doubtful that the vampire is losing any sleep during the day over his rival.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nosferatu-remake-from-the-witch-director-gets-first-trailer/1100-6524464/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Joker Film Is Getting A New Limited-Edition 4K Blu-Ray Release Ahead Of Sequel
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/joker-film-is-getting-a-new-limited-edition-4k-blu-ray-release-ahead-of-sequel/1100-6524459/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
With a new Joker film on the way, now is a great time to revisit the first film starring Joaquin Phoenix as the infamous Batman villain. While Joker doesn't have any Caped Crusaders loitering around Gotham, it does have incredible performances from Phoenix and the rest of the cast. A fresh re-release of the film on 4K Blu-ray with a fancy steelbook is available to preorder for $28.85 at Walmart (https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom_32094_gamespot?q=https://goto.walmart.com/c/1804712/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Joker-Steelbook-4K-Ultra-HD-Blu-ray-Digital-Warner-Bros-Drama-Thriller/5730118688&subId1=subid_value&p=http://www.gamespot.com/feeds/mashup/&event_type=click) ahead of its August 20 release date. Joker 4K Blu-Ray - Limited Edition Steelbook (https://goto.walmart.com/c/1804712/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Joker-Steelbook-4K-Ultra-HD-Blu-ray-Digital-Warner-Bros-Drama-Thriller/5730118688&subId1=subid_value) $28.85 (https://goto.walmart.com/c/1804712/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Joker-Steelbook-4K-Ultra-HD-Blu-ray-Digital-Warner-Bros-Drama-Thriller/5730118688&subId1=subid_value)
Wipeout Futurism: The Graphic Archives contains 320 pages filled with commentary, concept art, and additional designs related to Wipeout. The hardcover volume features interviews with sound designer Loic Couthier, writer Damon Fairclough, game director Stuart Tilley, and other creatives instrumental in bringing Wipeout to the masses. In short, this is a deep dive into all things Wipeout. Preorder at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0500021767?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) The book is bound to be a popular item among Wipeout fans, so consider reserving a copy soon if you want to add the book to your shelf at launch. And because preorders are seeing a slight discount, it's all the more enticing. Plus, if the price drops even more, you'll only pay the lowest cost offered at Amazon from the time you place your order and when the book ships (you're charged when it ships).If you're looking for more video game books to fill up your bookcase, there are plenty of other items to check out at Amazon. From Sonic encyclopedias and photographic histories of the game console to Super Mario Odyssey art books and more, here's a look at some other video game books you should consider. PlayStation fans should also check out the upcoming Bloodborne Complete Guide (https://www.amazon.com/dp/3869931337?tag=gamespot-preorders-20), a reprint of the mammoth collector's edition guidebook that has been sold out for years.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wipeout-futurism-the-graphic-archives-gives-inside-look-at-playstations-iconic-racing-series/1100-6524456/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
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Original Sly Cooper Title Dominated PlayStation Plus At Launch
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/502077/article/original-sly-cooper-title-dominated-playstation-plus-at-launch/
So, are you in?
Nintendo Is Being Secretive On Who Made Mario & Luigi Brothership
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/502065/article/nintendo-is-being-secretive-on-who-made-mario-luigi-brothership/
But some old friends are apparently working on it.
Dustborn Interview – Gameplay, Inspirations, & More
https://gameranx.com/features/id/502063/article/dustborn-interview-gameplay-inspirations-more/
Game Director Ragnar Tørnquist answers our questions.
Avowed Dev Once Again Asked About Skyrim Comparison, Points to The Outer Worlds
https://www.ign.com/articles/avowed-dev-once-again-asked-about-skyrim-comparison-points-to-the-outer-worlds
Fallout New Vegas, Grounded, and Pentiment developer Obsidian has responded to a question about the ongoing comparisons between its next game, Avowed, and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim by pointing to another of its previous games: The Outer Worlds.
Palworld - How To Make And Use Plasteel
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/palworld-how-to-make-and-use-plasteel/1100-6524418/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Among the many new materials that arrived with the Sakurajima DLC (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/palworld-how-to-start-sakurajima-dlc/1100-6524415/) in Palworld (https://www.gamespot.com/games/palworld/)is Plasteel. This is the ultimate material for any player looking to make some endgame content that will stack up against anything out in the world. Plasteel is primarily used to make armor, weapons, and other high-level base equipment. It's also a requirement to make the best Sphere in Palworld, which is extra important for capturing the top Pals from the Sakurajima DLC.To see the entire process of crafting and using Plasteel in Palworld, take a look below. Crafting Plasteel in PalworldPlasteel is unlocked through the Technology menu in Palworld. You can unlock it for four Technology Points once you reach level 50, which used to be the maximum level in the game. Following the Sakurajima DLC, the max level is now level 55, and you'll find many uses for Plasteel within these new levels.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/palworld-how-to-make-and-use-plasteel/1100-6524418/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
We chat with Monet X Change about her favorite games from Crash Bandicoot to Super Smash Bros. in the debut episode of Star Players.
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EA Sports Reveals the Toughest Places to Play in College Football 25
https://www.ign.com/articles/college-football-25-toughest-places-to-play
EA Sports has revealed the top 25 toughest places to play in College Football 25, ahead of its July 19 release date.
The Best Power Banks for Switch Are Back on Sale For a Limited Time in the UK
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-power-bank-steam-deck-switch-back-on-sale-for-a-limited-time-updated-new-uk
The best power banks to use with your Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch is back on sale in the UK right now.
Fallout Season 2 to Star Robert House of New Vegas Fame
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/502217/article/fallout-season-2-to-star-robert-house-of-new-vegas-fame/
Paging Mr. House.
Vampire Survivors Devs Give Update on PlayStation Release
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/502214/article/vampire-survivors-devs-give-update-on-playstation-release/
Better late than never.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD isn't as essential as some other recent Switch remasters, but it's a charming look at how the ghostly adventure series found its footing.
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How to Watch the 2024 Naraka Fest Direct
https://www.ign.com/articles/how-to-watch-the-2024-naraka-fest-direct
Naraka: Bladepoint launched in 2021 and quickly took the world by storm. The free-to-play battle royale has amassed more than 40 million players, and it’s coming up on its three-year anniversary. This year’s Naraka Fest Direct will celebrate that anniversary by giving fans details about upcoming in-game events and new content, and IGN will host a livestream of the show. Here’s all the info you need to watch the event live, as well as what kind of new reveals to expect.Naraka Fest Direct Date, Time, and How to WatchThe show will be livestreamed on Tuesday, June 25 starting at 7 p.m. Pacific. That’s 10 p.m. Eastern, 9 p.m. Central, and 8 p.m. Mountain. You can tune in to watch it live on any of these channels:IGN.com (our homepage)IGN’s FacebookIGN’s TwitterIGN’s TwitchIGN’s YouTubeIf you’re not able to catch the show live, you can watch the whole thing after it’s over on IGN’s YouTube channel, like last year’s show.What to Expect from the Naraka Fest DirectNaraka: Bladepoint has already teased its upcoming new map, so you can expect it to feature prominently during the Naraka Fest Direct. It’s called Perdoria, it’ll be the game’s third map, and it’s quite a bit different from the first two. Perdoria is a vast and ancient underground city that’s guarded by eternal warriors. That’s all we know about it right now, but the Naraka Fest Direct is sure to provide details and imagery to get fans excited before the new map releases on July 2.July 2 also marks the start of an anniversary celebration that will include in-game events through which players can obtain rewards. Expect the Naraka Fest Direct to provide more info about those events and the kinds of goodies you can win. The show will also give players a glimpse at new content updates expected to release in the coming months. Will that include reveals of new heroes or weapons? You’ll have to tune in on June 25 to find out.
For the extras, you'll get several behind-the-scenes features on how the film came together, Phoenix's evolution into the harlequin of hate, costume tests, alternate takes, and more.In case you missed it, Joker starred Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, a failed comedian living in Gotham City. Stuck in a dead-end job as a clown-for-hire and struggling with a neurological condition that causes him to have random fits of uncontrollable laughing, Fleck eventually snaps under the pressure of one too many bad days and slowly starts transforming into the Joker.The film is surprisingly grounded, gritty, and has a nihilistic sense of style thanks to director Todd Phillips, while Phoenix steals the show as he slowly becomes more unhinged in this unsettling origin story. Preorder at Walmart (https://goto.walmart.com/c/1804712/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Joker-Steelbook-4K-Ultra-HD-Blu-ray-Digital-Warner-Bros-Drama-Thriller/5730118688&subId1=subid_value) A sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/joker-2-trailer-prepares-us-to-laugh-cry-and-sing/1100-6522517/), is scheduled to hit theaters on October 2 and will introduce Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Joker is notable for being the first R-rated movie to gross over a billion dollars at the global box office and was nominated for 11 Academy Awards--winning two for Best Actor for Phoenix and Best Original Score.If you are looking for some Bat-entertainment, there are a few great deals on right now. You can check out our list of all the Batman Blu-rays you can buy right now, and for some quick must-haves, you can't go wrong with a 4K version of The Dark Knight Trilogy (https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Knight-Trilogy-UHD-Blu-ray/dp/B0774D6HBB?tag=gamespot-promos-20), Batman: The Complete Animated Series (https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Complete-Animated-BD-Blu-ray/dp/B07J33MNCV?tag=gamespot-promos-20), or The Batman starring Robert Pattinson (https://www.amazon.com/Batman-4K-Ultra-HD-Blu-ray/dp/B09XN6FDZ8?tag=gamespot-promos-20&tag=gamespot-buybutton-20) in a very cool Pattsuit.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/joker-film-is-getting-a-new-limited-edition-4k-blu-ray-release-ahead-of-sequel/1100-6524459/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
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One Elden Ring Player Is Beating Shadow Of The Erdtree's Bosses Without Lifting A Finger
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/one-elden-ring-player-is-beating-shadow-of-the-erdtrees-bosses-without-lifting-a-finger/1100-6524463/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Elden Ring's new Shadow of the Erdtree (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-bosses-gameplay-and-everything-we-know/1100-6522484/) expansion requires fast reflexes, a well-equipped character, and plenty of patience if you're looking to conquer it. Or if you want to show off, you could find a novel way to play it, just like Twitch streamer Perrikaryal has done by using the power of her mind to make progress.Working her way through the Elden Ring DLC--which is quickly earning a reputation for being incredibly challenging--Perrikaryal has already managed to beat several of the early bosses with pure brain power, like those two guys in a Chinese dragon costume (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/at-least-one-elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-boss-is-just-two-guys-in-a-costume/1100-6524453/). How does the hands-free setup work? According to Kotaku (https://kotaku.com/elden-ring-shadow-erdtree-perrikaryal-mind-control-dlc-1851556665), Perrikaryal's rig uses motion sensors to track her head and eye movements alongside an electroencephalogram (EEG) device to record the electrical activity of her brain.It's not a perfect system and there are times when the code behind it requires fine-tuning, but when it works, it really works. If you're interested, you can see more on Perrikaryal's Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/perrikaryal), where she has several highlights of challenging the tough new bosses (https://www.twitch.tv/perrikaryal/clip/ThankfulAggressiveChickenKlappa-w5UjQspTnPQS-Sku). If you're not quite ready to build your own Cerebro in your quest to be the top Tarnished in Shadow of the Erdtree, you can check out GameSpot's Elden Ring DLC guides hub (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elden-ring-guides-hub-classes-summons-and-more/1100-6501032/) for some helpful tips and tricks, or you can check out our rundown of 14 things to know before jumping in. (https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-tips-things-to-know/2900-5484/)Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/one-elden-ring-player-is-beating-shadow-of-the-erdtrees-bosses-without-lifting-a-finger/1100-6524463/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Wipeout Futurism: The Graphic Archives Gives Inside Look At PlayStation's Iconic Racing Series
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wipeout-futurism-the-graphic-archives-gives-inside-look-at-playstations-iconic-racing-series/1100-6524456/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Wipeout first launched for PlayStation and DOS in 1995, and it quickly became a cult classic. The series would go on to earn multiple sequels on PlayStation platforms over the next two decades, all of which followed the same futuristic racing blueprint laid out by the original. If you're a dedicated fan of the series, you'll likely be interested in the upcoming Wipeout Futurism: The Graphic Archives (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0500021767?tag=gamespot-preorders-20)--a hardcover volume that details the game's creation and how the series played a role in shaping the racing genre. The book releases on November 12, and preorders are seeing a slight discount ahead of its launch. Wipeout Futurism: The Graphic Archives (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0500021767?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) $56 (was $60) (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0500021767?tag=gamespot-preorders-20)
Nintendo Leaker Has Gone Dark After Accidentally Revealing Source Of Info
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/502075/article/nintendo-leaker-has-gone-dark-after-accidentally-revealing-source-of-info/
Oops.
Dungeons & Dragons to Finally Let Players Drink Potions as a Bonus Action in One D&D
https://www.ign.com/articles/dungeons-dragons-to-finally-let-players-drink-potions-as-a-bonus-action-in-one-dd
Dungeons & Dragons players will finally be able to drink potions as a Bonus Action in One D&D, meaning the popular homebrew and Baldur's Gate 3 mechanic is becoming an official rule in the next iteration of the game.
Starfield on Xbox Series S Can Run at 60fps Thanks to Mods
https://www.ign.com/articles/starfield-on-xbox-series-s-can-run-at-60fps-thanks-to-mods
Bethesda recently added a 60 frames per second option to Starfield on Xbox Series X, but left the Xbox Series S version out in the cold. Thankfully modders have stepped in to save the day, as they so often do.
Blizzard Reveals Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Details, Including New Questline Requirement
https://www.ign.com/articles/blizzard-reveals-diablo-4-season-5-ptr-details-including-new-questline-requirement
The Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR patch notes are out now. Here's what to expect.
Watch GameSpot's Star Players, Which Takes You Into The Gaming Lives Of Celebrities
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-gamespots-star-players-which-takes-you-into-the-gaming-lives-of-celebrities/1100-6524437/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Today, GameSpot is premiering a brand-new show called Star Players, in which we interview celebrity guests and chat to them about their favorite video games and more.Hosted by GameSpot's Lucy James, Star Players kicks off today with a sit-down with Monet X Change, the multi-talented, classically trained singer and winner of Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars who put out a new album, Grey Rainbow Vol. 1, back in May. Monet X Change discusses their favorite video games, how they got started playing, their favorite gaming memories, and more. They even go head-to-head with Lucy in Smash. Check out the episode below.Guests in episodes to come include Steve-O, Aisha Tyler, and Dominic Monaghan. Steve-O is the legendary performer from Jackass, while Tyler is known for her voice roles in games like Halo: Reach and Watch Dogs. She also hosted Ubisoft's E3 press conferences back in the day. Monaghan, meanwhile, played memorable roles in the video games Quantum Break and Call of Duty: Vanguard, among others. He of course also portrayed Merry in The Lord of the Rings and Charlie on Lost.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-gamespots-star-players-which-takes-you-into-the-gaming-lives-of-celebrities/1100-6524437/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
The Games That Made Monét X Change
https://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-games-that-made-monet-x-change/2300-6464471/