Battlefield 1 Expansion Pack Details Revealed

EA outlined Battlefield 1's Premium Pass DLC contents, and also reveled subscribers to the Premium Pass qualify for two-week early access to the individual DLC packs.

The DLC included in the Battlefield 1 Premium Pass are titled They Shall Not Pass, In the Name of the Tsar, Turning Tides and Apocalypse.

In addition to early access, EA offers "14 Superior Battlepacks, 16 new multiplayer maps, 20 new weapons," along with "new elite classes, priority server access," and other unnamed bonuses designed to make the packaged deal more alluring to consumers.

They Shall Not Pass puts players in control of the French army in battles around Verdun, one of history's bloodiest battlefields, as well taking part in the "largest tank assault of the war."

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Ubisoft Announces Avatar Game from The Division Dev

Ubisoft has announced that The Division developer Massive Entertainment is currently working on a game based on the world of James Cameron's Avatar.

Massive is working alongside Fox Interactive and James Cameron's studio Lightstorm Entertainment, and the game will be built in the Snowdrop engine that powered The Division. Ubisoft said the game will be headed to PC and consoles, but didn't name any specific platforms yet.

No plot details were revealed, but Ubisoft said in a statement that the game "will continue to expand and deepen in the Avatar universe in exciting and innovative ways along with the films."

"With the power of Massive's Snowdrop game engine and the team's passion and obsessive focus on detail, we know they're the right group to bring the beauty and danger of Pandora to life," Cameron said in a video accompanying the announcement.

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How to Find Horizon's Most Powerful Armor

Here's where to find hidden power cells throughout the main quest that unlock Horizon's most powerful set of armor.

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Ubisoft Details Compensation for Last Week's For Honor Outage

Following last week's server outage, Ubisoft has detailed what they'll be doing to make it up to players.

With an undisclosed number of players unable to access For Honor's online mode between February 13 to February 26, Ubisoft is offering Champion Status to all to make up for the hiccup. The peace offering will be available from March 3 to March 5 on all platforms.

To claim Champion Status, all you need to do is log in on the above-mentioned dates. For those unfamiliar with what Champion Status is, Ubisoft explains it as so:

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Someone's Made Overwatch... for VR Game, Job Simulator

Ever wondered what would happen if Overwatch was fused with Job Simulator?

Following a weekend hack project, Job Simulator developer Owlchemy Labs has created a makeshift world of Overwatch within the 9-5 simulator. The mod, which sadly will not be released for public consumption, features Reaper's gun – represented by two staplers – Mei's icewall (a spray can), and Widowmaker's sniper rifle (bottle of grape juice with a mug taped on) all being used to fend off an approaching Pharah, Reinhardt and mini-McCree.

If you're a fan of Overwatch, the video below is a must-watch.

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Torment: Tides of Numenera Review

"Reading," the Nigerian poet Ben Okri said once, "is an act of civilization." Torment: Tides of Numenera embraces this idea, pairing a whole fantasy novel's worth of quality quest text with a design foundation that champions chatting with enemies rather than running them through with swords. It's a strange concept in the context of most roleplaying games, and Torment: Tides of Numenera delivers a satisfyingly strange world to complement it. It's too bad that the combat falls short when it's actually necessary, but the surrounding world usually presents enough memorable wonders to make up for it.

As a spiritual successor to 1999's Planescape: Torment, one of the finest (and strangest) RPGs ever made, Torment: Tides of Numenera embraces its predecessor's isometric design with its use of the capable Pillars of Eternity engine. More importantly, it preserves Planescape: Torment's weird philosophical tone and aesthetic, filling the screen with everything from quasi-medieval markets to entire cities crafted out of meat.

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9 Things to Do First in Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon's open world is huge - start your adventure off right with these starting tips.

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See the All New Pokemon Go Eggs List

Use our handy Pokemon Go gen 2 eggs chart to see every possible Pokemon you can hatch.

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Some Switch Games Are Touchscreen-Only

Not all Nintendo Switch games will take advantage of the console's ability to play on the big screen. Some will only work when the Switch is in its handheld mode.

"As we see more games come up, we will see games that leverage the touchscreen more," Nintendo's Shinya Takahashi told us in an interview.

This jibes with Kotaku's report that Japanese Switch launch game Voez is mobile-only and isn't designed to be played when the console is docked.

A FAQ accompanying the game, already out on mobile devices, spells out the flat-out confirms mobile-only nature, saying "This software can not play in TV mode."

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Hearthstone’s Journey to Un’Goro Announced

Blizzard Entertainment today confirmed the rumours that the next Hearthstone expansion will be themed around Un'Goro, "a prehistoric region of Azeroth preserved in time" that will be familiar to World of Warcraft players. Called Journey to Un'Goro, the new set will add 135 new cards to the game and be available sometime in April.

Only a handful of cards have been revealed so far, but we've already seen two big new mechanics. Quest cards reward players for building their decks a particular way, with a set of requirements that need to be filled in order to be rewarded with "a card of monstrous power!"

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6 Shots of a Gorgeous Horizon: Zero Dawn Cosplay

Horizon: Zero Dawn is finally releasing tomorrow, and has already been met with hugely positive reviews.

Good reception often comes with good cosplay, and this Aloy cosplay from Meagan Orzel is one of the coolest we've seen. Click right to see all the images: 

The photos above were all taken by photographer Colin Sandeman-Allen, or The Kaigan.

Regarding her choice to cosplay as Aloy, Meagan said, "I was so taken by Aloy the second I saw the game announcement at E3 back in 2015. I loved the way Guerrilla Games designed a character that encompassed tribal aspects as well as mechanical accents."

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Out This Week: Nintendo Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Horizon Zero Dawn

With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.

Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.

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55 Million of Us Still Play Minecraft Every Month

Minecraft has now sold over 122 million copies, with over 55 million of us still checking into the game every single month.

The figures - which came courtesy of a tweet from the official Minecraft twitter account earlier today - are up from the 106 million copies of Minecraft sold as of last year, placing it among the best-selling games of all time.

... We didn't calculate how many of you in the conga line would be going for a swim. Pack your snorkel! http://pic.twitter.com/trDqqDbgI2

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How Is GameStop's Publishing Division Doing?

GameStop entered the world of game publishing in 2016 with its new division GameTrust, and the company's first title, Song of the Deep, was a success, according to one of GameTrust's executives.

"The game broke all levels that we had put in front of it for both retail and digital," Mark Stanley, vice president of internal development and diversification at GameStop, said while speaking to IGN at DICE 2017. "So, thankfully, Song of the Deep is still doing well. We're hoping to work again with Insomniac soon with another project."

Song of the Deep was developed by Insomniac Games that released in 2016 both digitally and in physical form exclusively at GameStop. In addition to publishing the game itself, GameTrust took a wider approach, publishing a tie-in book and other collectibles alongside Song of the Deep. Stanley acknowledged that people stepping into a GameStop may not initially know what these collectibles relate to, but their existence alongside the game allows those who do buy it to deepen their connection to this new franchise.

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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Sequel Officially Announced

Warner Bros. has officially announced Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the sequel to 2014's excellent Shadow of Mordor - it will be released on August 22 in North America and August 25 in Europe (Australia not confirmed at time of writing).

Following a retailer leak yesterday, the publisher has officially announced the game for PS4, Xbox One (including Project Scorpio), Steam, and Windows 10 (where it will be an Xbox Play anywhere title).

Developed by Monolith Productions - creators of Shadow of Mordor - the game will once again feature an original story in the Middle-earth universe, and will see the return of Talion and his ghostly companion Celebrimbor. Here's a trailer:

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After 3 Years, Streamer Completes all 714 NES Games

It's taken him three years and over 3,400 hours of actually playing them, but Piotr Delgado Kusielczuk has finally completed every single NES game.

According to Kotaku, Kusielczuk, who is nicknamed "The Mexican Runner," finished his 714th NES game over the weekend. He started playing the games, which included all North American releases, plus 35 games which came out in PAL regions only, in May 2014.

It all started when he was jokingly challenged by a friend to complete all the games. Kusielczuk already has speed running records in Battletoads and Contra, but this is likely to be his proudest achievement.

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Sony Reveals PlayStation VR Sales So Far

Sony has sold almost 1 million PlayStation VR headsets worldwide.

Speaking with The New York Times, Sony Interactive Entertainment head Andrew House revealed that 915,000 PlayStation VR headsets had been purchased by people as of February 19. That's apparently outpacing company expectations, with House saying supply should catch up in April.

"It's the classic case in any organization — the guys who are on the front end in sales are getting very excited, very hyped up," House said. "You have to temper that with other voices inside the company, myself among them, saying let's just be a little bit careful."

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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Sequel Leaked by Retailer

A sequel to 2014's Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has been leaked, thanks to a premature listing on Target's website.

First spotted by NeoGAF, the sequel is titled Middle-earth: Shadow of War and will supposedly be released on August 22. According to the listing, which has since been removed, the sequel will bring back Shadow of Mordor's acclaimed Nemesis system, with Monolith Productions once again handling development duties.

Target's now-removed listing for Middle-earth: Shadow of War

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How to Get Umbreon and Espeon in Pokemon Go

Use this Eevee evolution trick to get its new evolutions, guaranteed.

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Unlock Every Character in Berserk and the Band of the Hawk

See every playable character and how to unlock special costumes.

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Night in the Woods Review

Night in the Woods is all about the little things. Late-night diner adventures with friends; spontaneous rooftop stargazing; chatting about ghosts with the crust punks who hang out on the outskirts of town. Moments like these come and go faster than you can swing a bat at a batch of discarded light bulbs out behind the local snack mart, but thanks to earnest, heartfelt writing and a good helping of dry humor, they also lingered in my mind long after they'd passed.

While some pacing issues hamper the excitement of this side-scrolling, story-driven adventure's latter half, I never stopped feeling invested in the personal stories of its adorable anthropomorphic animal cast, whose individual struggles and flaws make them surprisingly human and often painfully relatable.

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4 Things You Shouldn't Do in Halo Wars 2

Get the best start possible in Halo Wars 2 with these strategic tips.

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Mass Effect: Andromeda's PC System Requirements Revealed

Find out if your PC meets the minimum or recommended system requirements for Mass Effect: Andromeda.

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Doom Co-Directors on Potential for Sequel

2016's Doom, after a years-long production that saw id transition from what was known as Doom 4 to the game released last year, released to critical and commercial success. And the team behind the game certainly sees more life left in that refresh of the classic shooter franchise.

"We left ourselves a really, really amazing canvas and a lot of colors to paint with going forward," Doom co-director Marty Stratton said to IGN during DICE 2017 in regard to whether id software is interested in new projects or continuing to explore this new iteration of Doom.

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Mario and Crew Lend Their Costumes to Story of Seasons

The newest game in the Story of Seasons series, Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns, features Super Mario Bros. themed costumes and headgear.

The costumes and headgear give your characters bonuses. Donning Mario's signature hat and overalls gives you a boost to your running, while dressing like Luigi helps you catch better fish. Toad's outfit will increase your stamina for tilling the fields, while Peach's pink dress and tiara make you into a better, nicer friend.

You can also pet dogs. Just stop what you're doing, and pet a dog, and go about your day with the warm glow that hangs about your soul after interacting with a nice dog.

Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns is the second game in the series under the "Story of Seasons" title. Previously, the game was known as Harvest Moon, and that series helped lay the groundwork for games like Stardew Valley.

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The Best GPUs

When we're old and sitting in our rocking chairs on the porch we'll look back fondly on the year 2016, wipe a tear from our eye, and regale our grandkids about the move to 14nm and 16nm FinFET GPUs. "Your granddad had 100fps at 1440p," we'll tell our grandkids as they ignore us while ensconced in their 32k VR simulations. They won't understand, of course, how amazing the year 2016 was in terms of GPU advancements, but it can't be understated. Not only did we finally move from 28nm planar transistors all the way down to 14/16nm 3D FinFET, but the accompanying performance boost from one generation to the next was one of the largest ever recorded in modern times. Instead of the typical 10 to 20 percent boosts we experience going from one generation of silicon to the next, we saw a 60 to 80 percent boost. Frame rates skyrocketed, 4k gaming became viable with a single GPU, and laptops were able to sport desktop-class graphics for the first time due to improvements in efficiency as well. It was (and still is) a great time to be alive, indeed.

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Overwatch Shares Another Teaser for New Character

A new playable hero may soon be coming to Overwatch, as another teaser hinting at what will presumably be the next addition to Blizzard's team-based shooter has been revealed.

In a post on Twitter, the official Overwatch account shared the following image, along with the message: "

OR15 defense units destroyed in confrontation with unidentified assailant at Numbani airport. No civilian casualties reported."

Overwatch teaser image, via Twitter

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Everything You Need to Know About The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

At this point, it's hard to remember a time when The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was not in the works. This game has been churning in the background since before the Wii U came out, meaning its development spanned an entire Nintendo console generation.

Not only will Breath of the Wild be Nintendo's final game for Wii U, but it's also positioned as the standout launch title for the Nintendo Switch. With both versions set to launch on March 3, let's look at the winding road Breath of the Wild traveled to get here.

Believe it or not, Nintendo first dropped hints about about an HD Zelda game way back at E3 2011 — before Skyward Sword even came out. The hint was a CGI demo that showed Link squaring off against the giant spider Gohma. The demo bears little resemblance to the Breath of the Wild we know today, but it proved Nintendo had plans to bring the franchise into the modern HD world.

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Gears of War 4 Gets First Ever Horde Variant Playlist This Weekend

Gears of War 4 will be getting its first ever Horde variant playlist starting today, February 24 and ending on Monday, February 27.

Titled Feral Horde, the weekend playlist will "up the intensity of each wave, changing the composition of each wave to focus more on constant pressure and unrelenting assault," according to The Coalition. "Prepare to move, dodge and scrap your way to victory against new waves filled with hefty amounts of Explosive Trackers, Swarm Grenadiers, DR-1s, Dropshot Scions and more!"

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Win a PS4 Pro, a 55-inch 4K TV with Horizon Zero Dawn

With one week to go until the release of Horizon: Zero Dawn on PS4, we're giving one lucky reader the chance to win the ultimate bundle to celebrate its launch.

So you can experience Horizon: Zero Dawn's stunning visuals at their best, we're giving away a PS4 Pro, along with a 55-inch 4K TV and of course, a copy of the game.

For your chance to win this prize, all you need to do is follow IGN UK's official Twitter and re-tweet the below.

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Nier: Automata - Junk Item Upsets Players

After receiving complaints from players in Japan, Square Enix has announced it will update the name of a trash item that can be found when fishing in Nier: Automata.

As reported by Siliconera, the item is called "NIN64" and described as "trash that was fished up." Whether or not it was an intentional joke about Nintendo 64 or something else entirely (others have suggested it may instead be a nod to the 1950s anti-aircraft system, the MIM-46 Mauler, or "MIM46") fans have made their complaints known and requested the item's name be changed.

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'Vast Majority' of Mass Effect Andromeda Playable After Story

The "vast majority" of Mass Effect: Andromeda and its side quests will remain open upon completion of the main story, according to the game's lead designer, Ian Frazier.

When asked by PC Gamer whether or not there are missions that expire as players progress through the story, Frazier responded: "...there's a handful of quests that, if you finish the main story, are no longer accessible. But it's a pretty small percentage. But the vast majority of the game, including the loyalty missions, Mass Effect-2 style, you can do even after you finish the main story. Most parts are still open."

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Nioh Passes 1 Million Sales, Free DLC Released

Koei Tecmo has announced Nioh recently passed 1 million physical and digital sales worldwide.

This news comes via Japanese website Gamer.ne.jp (with translation from Siliconera). To celebrate, Koei Tecmo will be giving away the "Golden Nioh Armor" for all players in patch version 1.04 today.

Golden Nioh Armor set

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Snipperclips Now a Switch Launch Game

Co-operative puzzle game Snipperclips has been announced as a Nintendo Switch launch title in Europe and Japan. It will cost £18 / €19.

Snipperclips has been shown off at Switch events, but up until now it did not have a release date. Up to four players have to communicate and work together to solve the challenges the game throws at you.

Snipperclips involves each player holding the Joy-Con controller horizontally and cutting the characters, Snip and Clip, into new shapes to solve the puzzles. The main "World" game type is for 1-2 players, and there is also a co-operative "Party" mode for 2-4 players, or a "Blitz" match if you want to compete against each other.

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How Dirt 4 Is Rewriting the Rally Rulebook

There's a real sense of history at Codemasters' Southam studio – a sprawling campus that's commandeered a slab of soggy English countryside a short cab ride out of Leamington Spa, about an hour or so north-west of London. The lobby itself is a modest museum of the publisher's most highly-regarded games. Framed and familiar box art adorns the walls on all sides. I haven't just played all these games; I still own most of them.  Brian Lara Cricket. The TOCA series and the Race Driver series that followed. Micro Machines. The legendary Colin McRae games. Hell, even Prisoner of War is up there. It's a reminder not of just how much Codemasters' general output resonates with me, but for how many decades it's done so.

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Overwatch Wins Game of the Year at DICE Awards 2017

Overwatch was the big winner at the 20th annual DICE Awards, held in Las Vegas this evening.

The announcement was made at the awards ceremony held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas after the 2017 DICE Summit. Other notable winners this year were Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Inside.

Two new awards were introduced to the mix this year: Immersive Reality Game of the Year and Immersive Reality Technical Achievement, primarily focused on VR experiences.

The full list of nominees is below, with the winners in bold.

Outstanding Achievement in Animation

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• The Last Guardian
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Civilization 6 Adds Australia DLC, Mod Tools Support

A new update for Civilization VI is available today for all Steam users. The update brings several highly-requested new features to the game for all players, including Steam Workshop and modding tools, plus multiplayer team functionality.

Amongst a host of other fixes the update adds a suite of development tools and the Steam Workshop Uploader, allowing players to access mods created by the Steam community and share mods with the Steam community. A large pack of game assets (including models, textures, and interface elements) is also available.

A complete rundown of the new update is available here.

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Capcom Confirms Resident Evil 7 'Not A Hero' DLC

Spoiler warning for the character featured in the DLC ahead. 

As per our suspicions, the upcoming Resident Evil 7 DLC  Not a Hero will star Chris Redfield.

The official Resident Evil Twitter account broke the news, tweeting that "Chris Redfield returns in the free "Not A Hero" DLC for #RE7 this Spring. Who or what is he chasing? Find out soon in this separate story."

Redfield's reappearance was more or less confirmed for anyone who finished Resident Evil 7 - once the main campaign is over, players are treated to a title screen that teases his return.

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Marvel Games to Tell Original Stories, Not Held to Canon

Marvel Games won't force the developers it partners with to squeeze their games into existing storylines throughout Marvel's universes.

Speaking to IGN at DICE 2017, Marvel Games Creative Director Bill Rosemann instead assured that the teams behind games like Spider-Man for PS4 or Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series are being given the opportunity to create new visions of beloved characters.

"We want to give

freedom to tell their story and we want to make it an original story," Rosemann said.

"We want to give our partners...freedom to look at all of Marvel history and to pick from what interests them. It's a bit like we're saying, 'Hey you're the chef, you're going to make this meal. Here's all of the ingredients. You pick the ingredients that you like and make a new meal."

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Everything You Need to Know About Ghost Recon Wildlands

If you've cracked a book, played a game, or gone to the movies over the past few decades, you're probably familiar with Tom Clancy. Though he's been gone since 2013, his name lives on through the entertainment properties he created. The next major game to bear his name is Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, an open-world shooter from Ubisoft.

Since the game is nearing launch, we thought now would be a great time to look back at all the news, videos, and features we've devoted to the game to get you ready for its March 7 release date. You can also check out our Ghost Recon Wildlands preorder guide for more detailed information and resources on special editions and preorder bonuses.

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Sunset Overdrive Dev on Lack of a Sequel: 'Ask Microsoft'

A Sunset Overdrive sequel might still happen, but for now the franchise remains inactive, according to Insomniac president Ted Price.

When asked by Game Informer why there has yet to be a follow-up to the 2014 Xbox One exclusive, Price replied, "You'd have to ask Microsoft."

"We are passionate about that franchise, and we own it, so you may see more Sunset in the future from us," Price continued. "No promises, and no timeline to speak of, but it is something that represents our willingness to create unexpected experiences."

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The Witcher 3 Art Featured in DICE Art Gallery

As part of the annual Into the Pixel gallery, several works of art are currently on display at the 2017 DICE Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This year's display includes art from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, League of Legends, Dishonored 2, No Man's Sky, and several others, all of which are 2016 contest winners.

You can swipe through the slideshow below to see the images directly from official Into the Pixel site followed by photos of the art on display at DICE.

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Alaloth: Champions of the Four Kingdoms Announced

Gamera Games has announced Alaloth: Champions of the Four Kingdoms, an isometric action-RPG in development for PC and consoles, scheduled for a 2018 release, and being created in conjunction with RPG legend, Chris Avellone.

Described as a cross between Dark Souls and Amiga cult classic Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight, Alaloth will be broadly divided into two gameplay phases. Movement across the game's overworld is turn-based, with players visiting points of interest to upgrade their character, buy mounts or visit the ruling families of the game's four kingdoms to be given new quests or learn about the world's political make-up.

On a first playthrough, players will choose from one of four races, and have to ally themselves with an existing house, each with an existing history and tie to one of the kingdoms. After one full completion, however, players will be able to create their own house, with customisable banners, mottos and more.

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BioShock Creator Ken Levine's New Studio Is Named Ghost Story

After "winding down" Irrational Games in 2014, co-founder Ken Levine has finally announced the name of his new studio: Ghost Story.

Ghost Story is a 'spiritual successor' of sorts to Irrational, the studio behind System Shock 2, Freedom Force, BioShock and Bioshock Infinite, made up of 12 former employees. A freshly launched website explains that the title was chosen because "ghost stories are immersive, exciting, and steeped in community.  The name reminds us of our mission."

A welcome post elaborates on this mission further. "Ghost Story was founded by twelve former Irrational Games developers and our mission is simple: to create immersive, story-driven games for people who love games that ask something of them. While we believe our new games will have strong appeal to fans of BioShock, our new focus allows us to craft experiences where the gameplay is as challenging as the stories."

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The Origin of Fatalities, the Mortal Kombat Movie, and more: A Chat With Ed Boon

Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon discusses his career, including the origin and rise of the franchise, the still-beloved movie, Injustice, and more!

If you'd rather listen than watch, here's an audio-only download link.

Here are a couple of clips, first of Boon explaining how Street Fighter II inspired Mortal Kombat's Fatalities:

And here's Boon addressing the long-speculated-upon idea of a Street Fighter vs. Mortal Kombat crossover:

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Marvel Hints at Story of Telltale’s Guardians of the Galaxy

Today at DICE 2017, Marvel Games creative director Bill Rosemann shared a few new story details about Telltale's upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy adventure series, noting it will explore the space-traveling crew's relationship as a family and how it could be torn apart.

"We are really taking it seriously and focusing on each character," Rosemann explained during his talk, titled "World Building the Marvel Way." To do this, the game will take explore the questions: "Who are they? What do they want? How are they a family? What could tear that family apart?"

A plot synopsis of the five-part episodic series was revealed last month, confirming the game will deliver "a brand new story" centered around Star-Lord and his pals, who "discover an artifact of unspeakable power." 

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: 9 DLC Characters We Want

Mario Kart 8's DLC opened up the floodgates for additional characters joining the Wii U racing title's initial roster. Characters like Link, Isabelle, and Villager were available as purchasable add-ons after the game's initial launch.

But now, Mario Kart 8 is coming back and getting a fresh coat of paint in April as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Edition for the Switch. And while Nintendo has already added in some new characters for the Deluxe Edition -- including righting a grievous wrong and bringing my go-to racer Dry Bones back --  there's also the possibility of further DLC characters coming after release. Nintendo hasn't confirmed that the Switch version will get DLC, but that didn't stop us from putting together a list of what characters we'd like to see join Mario and friends for a few laps of blue-shell dodging and banana-peel throwing.

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Fallout 4 Director Todd Howard on How Bethesda's Past Projects Influence Future Games

Todd Howard, game director and executive producer behind several of Bethesda Game Studios' biggest critical and commercial successes, will be honored at the DICE Awards 2017. For the Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim director, however, the accolade is not just about his contributions to the industry.

"They'll put my name on

, and I'll accept it, but it really is for the whole team here," Howard said, speaking with IGN ahead of DICE 2017.

Before being inducted as the latest Hall of Fame member by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, Howard offered IGN an update on Bethesda Game Studios' future projects, while also reflecting on how the studio's past is informing that slate of games currently in development.

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All Future Halo Shooters Will Have Split-Screen Support

Today at DICE 2017, 343 Industries head Bonnie Ross confirmed that all future first-person shooter Halo games will have split-screen multiplayer.

During her talk, titled "Stewards of a Sci-Fi Universe," Ross discussed some of the lessons that 343 has learned over the past few years, including the rough multiplayer launch of The Master Chief Collection, as well as the lack of split-screen multiplayer in Halo 5: Guardians, noting it's "incredibly painful for the community" and for those at the studio.

As such, Ross confirmed that "for any FPS going out forward, we will always have split-screen."

The lack of split-screen support in any of Halo 5's modes received a lot of backlash from the community. At the time, 343 said it was a "tough" choice that was made so the studio wouldn't have to compromise on Halo 5's "massive scale environments, improved AI behavior, increased visual and gameplay fidelity."

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A Complete Guide to Ghost Recon Wildlands' Preorder Bonuses

Ghost Recon Wildlands is shaping up to be Tom Clancy meshed with Grand Theft Auto. If you're a bit behind on the game, check out our Ghost Recon Wildlands preview where we break down the six most important things we learned about the game.

As with most major releases, multiple versions of Ghost Recon Wildlands will be available when it is released on March 7. Plus, if you're planning on preordering, some retailers offer much more bang (and exclusive goods) for your buck than others. If you're a more casual player, the standard $60 version ($48 with Amazon Prime) will be just fine, but we're here to break down all the various preorder bonuses and exclusives if you want something more.

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How Street Fighter II Inspired Mortal Kombat's Fatalities

Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon has shed light on where the original idea for Fatalities came from, citing the Street Fighter franchise as a key source of inspiration.

On the latest episode of our monthly interview show IGN Unfiltered, Boon revealed that the dizzy mechanic introduced in Street Fighter II (which renders a player unable to move for a brief period of time mid-battle after getting it too many times consecutively) ultimately led to the creation of Fatalities in Mortal Kombat.

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Nintendo Switch: No Virtual Console at Launch

Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch will not come with Virtual Console games at launch.

Confirmed in the press release for next week's indie game broadcast, Nintendo said: "Virtual Console games will not be available on Nintendo Switch at launch. We will share more information in the future."

Virtual Console is Nintendo's emulation service, allowing new consoles to play games from as far back as the NES. It will likely become a major part of the console's new paid-for online subscription, which will offer NES and SNES games each month.

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We Played Mass Effect Andromeda

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We finally got to play a few hours of Mass Effect Andromeda. We spend a good chunk of time discussing it in a totally spoiler-free way. We also got to play the first hour of Prey and offer the same thing: extensive impressions without any spoilers. Plus: we analyze Microsoft's decision to move their E3 press conference to Sunday, and more!

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Indie-Focused Nintendo Broadcast Coming Next Week

Nintendo has announced that it will broadcast a "Nindies Showcase" next Tuesday, February 28, at 9am PT/ 12pm ET / 5pm GMT (that's 3am AEST on February 29).

The broadcast will focus on downloadable indie games for the upcoming Nintendo Switch console. According to a press release, over 60 indie games will come to Nintendo eShop this year.

Nintendo also revealed that two previously announced indie games will now be arriving as Nintendo Switch launch games on March 3: Fast RMX, an F-Zero-like futuristic racing game, and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, the complete edition of Yacht Club's brilliant retro platformer, including the new Specter of Torment campaign..

As previously announced, Shovel Knight's DLC campaigns will now be sold as standalone games, meaning Specter of Torment will also be available separately on March 3.

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40 Up Close and Personal Images of Nintendo Switch

We're just 8 days from the official launch of Switch and Nintendo has pulled back the curtain to give us an up close and personal look at its hybrid console.

Check out this huge gallery of high-res images we took of the Switch from nearly every possible angle. It's all here, from the neon Joy-cons, to the Pro Controller, in every configuration we could think of.

WWE superstar John Cena is helping advertise Nintendo Switch, at least in the US. Cena is scheduled to appear February 23 at a Switch pop-up event at Blue Cloud Movie Ranch in California.

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LEGO City Undercover Current-Gen Release Date Revealed

LEGO City Undercover is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC on April 4.

The open-world LEGO game first launched for Wii U back in 2013. The modern version of the game features a co-op mode not found in the original.

WB Games announced LEGO City Undercover for PC, Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch on its Twitter page back in November, but didn't give a firm release date, saying the game was coming out in Spring 2017.

If you missed it on Wii U, and statistically speaking you probably did, the game blends the humor and collecting of LEGO games with a Grand Theft Auto-style open world format. There are "more than 20 unique districts to investigate," and besides the obvious chasing and apprehending criminals, there are "mischievous aliens to capture," among other quirky, LEGO-game activities.

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Mass Effect: Andromeda Hands-On: 3 Hours of Spoiler-Free Impressions

From the very beginning, Mass Effect: Andromeda presents a strong, dedicated focus on customization, creatively expanding on some of the series' staple RPG elements. I played three early hours of the game last week, and here's everything I learned about the upcoming sci-fi RPG, excluding extensive character and narrative-based information, because we don't want to spoil anything.

Just like Shepard, pre-made versions of Andromeda's twin protagonists, Sara and Scott Ryder, exist, but the character customization menu also lends itself to creating more "hideous and outrageous" protagonists (to use BioWare's own words) than the existing Mass Effect trilogy did. Since the Ryders aren't military, there's an array of unconventional and bizarre hairstyles available that likely never would've suited the likes of Shepard, and I think we're going to have a whole lot of fun with it.

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Pokemon World Championships 2017 Date, Location Announced

This year's Pokemon World Championships will take place from August 18-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.

The Championships cover both the core video game and trading card game series, with only those who earned enough points at qualifying events throughout the year invited to play. Winners in both categories earn a share of over $500,000 in prizes.

There's also a smaller prize pool for the world's best Pokken Tournament players, with qualifying competitors vying for a $20,000 prize pool on the Wii U version of the game.

The Pokemon Company has also announced an event offering the last chance to qualify for the World Championships, the North American International Championships, which will be held from June 30-July 2.

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Bethesda 'Can't Say' If Skyrim on Switch Is the Special Edition

While Skyrim is on its way to Nintendo Switch, comments from Bethesda's Todd Howard have made it unclear whether the version coming is a port of the 2011 original, the 2016 Special Edition, or a new custom-built version.

In an interview with Polygon, the publisher's executive producer was asked what version of the game would be coming to Nintendo's new console, to which he answered that he "can't say".

The Special Edition of the game included all of Skyrim's DLC, and included graphical upgrades and mod support for consoles. We awarded the console version an 8/10, saying it "recaptures and beautifies the legendary RPG".

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For Honor: How to Find Every Observable and Collectible

Find these collectibles in the campaign mode to unlock trophies, steel, and rewards.

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Play Over 80 Different Games at the Indie MegaBooth

The line-up for this year's PAX East Indie MegaBooth has been revealed. Over 80 games are scheduled to be on the floor and playable.

In addition to the MegaBooth, the Indie MiniBooth returns, along with the return of the tabletop gaming section of the MegaBooth.

Among this year's playable games are Nidhogg 2, Night in the Woods, She Remembered Caterpillars, and more. Indie Megabooth promises more announcements "in the coming weeks" on its official page.

Games showcased at past Indie MegaBooths include Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Hotline Miami 2, and Shovel Knight.

If you can't make it to PAX East and you happen to live in, or plan on traveling to, Australia, PAX Australia 2017 dates were announced last week, with tickets going on sale March 14.

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Oculus, Insomniac Heads on VR Industry, Year One Sales

Today at DICE Summit 2017, Oculus VP of Content Jason Rubin and Insomniac Games CEO Ted Price discussed the VR industry, year one sales and what the future holds for the platform.

When asked by Price about the large gap between the initial expectations for VR and the current state of platform, Rubin reaffirmed Oculus' "unwavering belief" that VR is the "next big thing." He then explained that "when it comes to year one sales," he thinks "there was a disconnect between what the industry was saying" and the expectations from "peripherals of the industry that were following the normal hype curve of technology."

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Beyond: Holy Robot Dinosaurs, We Love Horizon: Zero Dawn!

This week, join Max "Tallneck" Scoville, Marty "Broadhead" Sliva, Brian "ThunderJaw" Altano, and Zach "Stormbird" Ryan as they discuss Horizon: Zero Dawn, which is shaping up to be one of, if not the biggest PS4 exclusive of the year, and there's no disagreement here that it is a very good video game.

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Blizzard Details the Rough Road From Titan to Overwatch

Jeff Kaplan, the Vice President of Blizzard Entertainment, took the stage at DICE 2017 this morning to discuss video game world building, and wound up talking about Project Titan - Blizzard's cancelled MMO that went on to become Overwatch. While the relationship between the two is by no means a secret, Kaplan went into greater detail about the stressful transition period than he has previously.

As has been widely reported, Project Titan was in development for nearly seven years, and was officially cancelled in May of 2013. Kaplan spoke briefly on the difficulty of walking away from a project after emotionally investing in it so heavily for so long. He then went on to outline what happened to the Titan dev team once the decision was made.

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Homeworld Creators Reveal Collaboration With NASA's JPL

The pairing of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory with Blackbird Interactive, Inc. has given us a glimpse into humanity's future on Mars.

Project Eagle is an "interactive model of a Mars colony in Gale Crater" produced by the collaboration. The simulation is set in the year 2117, "44 Martian years" after the first humans set foot on our nearest neighbor.

The interactive model was first presented live at DICE by members of both the JPL and Blackbird Interactive.

Earlier today, NASA held a press conference to announce the discovery of seven Earth-sized planets orbiting the same distant star. Of the seven, three of the newly discovered Trappist-1 system planets lie within the habitable zone of the exo-solar system, making them among the best candidates known to harbor water and the possibility of alien life.

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Mass Effect-themed Cards Against Humanity Expansion Now Available For $1

Cards Against Humanity has teamed up with BioWare to create a limited-release, Mass Effect-themed expansion pack for the popular card game, including 14 new cards.

The expansion pack is currently available on MassEffectPack.com for $1 USD, including free shipping in the U.S.

This is Cards Against Humanity's second co-branded expansion, but their first collaboration with a videogame. The first co-branded expansion was for Netflix's House of Cards, and the limited edition pack sold out in less than 24 hours.

Cards Against Humanity events director, Trin Garritano, said, "We agreed to do this because Mass Effect is the only good AAA video game... we thought that if we made this pack of cards, they'd let us play Andromeda early. Unfortunately, that did not happen."

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Dead Rising 4 Release Date Revealed for Steam

Dead Rising 4 will release on Steam on March 14.

Capcom made the announcement on Twitter, accompanied by a new trailer for the action game (seen below). Dead Rising 4 was a timed exclusive on Xbox One and Windows 10.

It's supposedly exclusive to Xbox One for up to a year, possibly hinting at a PlayStation 4 release in the future. Though to be clear, nothing is official on that front.

For more on the action game, be sure to check out IGN's review of Dead Rising 4.

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Pillars of Eternity 2's Has Customizable Boat Forts

Having reached its initial crowd-funding goal in record time, it would be fair to say that lots of people are excited for Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire. Its predecessor was both a critical and commercial success, and we got a chance to chat with its director, Josh Sawyer, about one of the biggest new features coming to the RPG sequel: a customizable boat stronghold that will serve as your mobile base throughout the game.

"When we looked the strongholds from Pillars, lots of people were disappointed by them," said Sawyer during our phone interview.. "They didn't really integrate with the story very well." Due to the setting of Deadfire (which is a huge archipelago) it just didn't make sense to him or the team to try and root players on a single land mass, when the game takes place across a bunch of different land masses separated by water.

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March Free Xbox Games With Gold Announced

Microsoft has announced March's Games with Gold lineup for Xbox One and Xbox 360 Gold subscribers.

The full list of games, their availability, and platform are:

• Layers of Fear: Available from March 1-31 on Xbox One

• Evolve Ultimate Edition: Available from March 16-April 15 on Xbox One

• Borderlands 2: Available from March 1-15 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One

• Heavy Weapon: Available from March 16-31 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One

 

Layers of Fear is described as a "first-person psychedelic horror game" where you play as "disturbed painter obsessed with finishing his masterpiece." In IGN's Layers of Fear review, we said that although the game made "a strong first impression" it "lacks the surprises and subtlety needed to keep things interesting all the way through."

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Next Pokemon Go Event Gives Pikachu a 'Festive Party Hat'

In celebration of Pokemon Day next week, Niantic Labs will hold a special event in Pokemon Go where players can capture a new festive Pikachu.

As revealed on the official Pokemon website, the event begins on February 26 at 1pm PT/4pm ET/9pm UK (February 23 8am AET) and concludes on March 6 at the same time of day. Any Pikachu found in the wild during that time will be sporting a "festive party hat," which will remain attached to the creature forever.

Pokemon Day takes place on February 27, and commemorates the series' debut in Japan, which is marked by the launch of Pokemon Red and Green on February 27, 1996.

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Suda51 on Nintendo Switch and Interest in VR

No More Heroes creator and Grasshopper Manufacture CEO Goichi Suda (aka Suda51) recently discussed what it's like developing for Nintendo Switch, saying "it's extremely easy to work with Nintendo."

On the latest episode of IGN's weekly show Up At Noon, Suda noted that Switch is "especially good for the developers," thanks to an environment that makes it easy to bring content to the platform.

With regard his plans for Nintendo's upcoming console, including the recently-announced return of No More Heroes' protagonist Travis Touchdown, Suda said he's hoping "a lot of characters will come back" to make an appearance on Switch.

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James Gunn Was Denied an R-Rated Hitman Movie

Before he became known as the man behind Guardians of the Galaxy, filmmaker James Gunn pitched an R-rated Hitman movie that went nowhere.

Over on Twitter, Gunn answered a question about whether there's any particular video game that could successfully adapt to the silver screen. That's when he opened up about his failed Hitman proposal.

I tried to make a Hitman movie a few years ago. But the producers at the time didn't want to make it R rated, so they passed. https://t.co/BAToI5lfaQ

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All the New Overwatch Funko Pop Figures Revealed

The next wave of Overwatch Funko Pop!s will arrive this April.

The lineup includes Mei, McCree, Symmetra, Lucio, Reinhardt, and D.Va's Meka complete with a 1.75 inch D.Va mini pop which fits inside.

There are also a few exclusive variants available at different outlets. Best Buy has Reinhardt without his helmet. Summer Games McCree (American McCree) is available at GameStop. Hot Topic has Mei mid-Blizzard. Posh Tracer can be purchased through Think Geek. And finally, Blizzard Gear will be selling both the Carbon Fiber D.Va and Titanium Pharah figurines.

If Funkos aren't your thing, The Good Smile Company recently showed off the super-adorable Tracer Nendoroid figure, which is as cute as you'd expect.

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Co-op, Crafting, Come to Nintendo Switch With Troll and I

Troll and I from publisher Maximum Games is bringing couch co-op to PS4, PC, and Xbox One in March and Nintendo Switch in Q2 of this year. The publisher released a new trailer to show off some of its upcoming features.

The trailer shows off the game's "foraging and crafting systems," along with its split-screen co-op mode.

Players are "tasked with strategically utilizing" the two playable characters' "unique strengths to overcome the many enemies they will face."

Teenage boy Otto and troll Troll are the player-controlled characters. Otto has speed and stealth on his side, while Troll has the brute strength and size needed to "throw boulders at enemies," or simply crush them beneath his feet in order to dispatch them.

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Twitch Streamer Dies During Charity Marathon

Twitch streamer Brian "PoShYbRiD" Vigneault was pronounced dead at the scene after stepping away from a 24-hour charity stream for the Make-A-Wish foundation.

The 35-year-old World of Tanks player was found dead on Sunday evening at his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. PVPLive reports Vigneault left the livestream at 4:30 PM ET for a smoke. Polygon has since spoken to Virginia Beach Police who said they were called to Vigneault's home around an hour later to aid an "unresponsive individual."

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Zelda: Breath of Wild Seemingly Leaks Online

The Wii U version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild appears to have leaked online, with details - including possible story spoilers - now appearing across the internet.

Seemingly beginning on 4chan, public forums such as Twitter, NeoGAF and the Zelda subreddit now have growing numbers of posts featuring unannounced details, plus attempts to prove the leak is real.

From our research, some elements of the leaks appear to be genuine, while others can't be verified at this time.

What we will say, essentially, is be careful if you'd like to experience the game fresh upon its March 3 release.

Previous major releases have seen trolls set up Twitter bots that send story spoilers to those tweeting associated words about the game/movie in question, while comments sections - including IGN's own - have had spoilers posted.

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Halo Wars 2 Review

It is said that in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. In that sense, Halo Wars 2 is the de facto king of real-time strategy games on consoles, where the venerable genre is underrepresented because of the challenges of managing a lot of units at once on a gamepad. Like its predecessor, Halo Wars 2 does a reasonably good job of overcoming many – not all – of those challenges, but compared to the best RTS games on PC, where it also exists, its campaign missions are flat and unambitious, and its distinctive Blitz multiplayer mode sacrifices the stability of a level playing field in the name of fast and unpredictable action.

I admire Microsoft's effort to expand its prized Halo series into something that spans beyond an endless procession of first-person shooters, and with Halo Wars 2 (like Halo Wars before it) we get to experience this sci-fi universe from a perspective that emphasizes the scope of its battles. Seeing instantly recognizable vehicles like Warthogs and Banshees on the field adds an inherited personality to what is otherwise a fairly standard set of units. While there are substantial differences in tactics thanks to the unique Banished (a rebel faction of the Covenant) units like suicide grunts and airborne Blisterback artillery, the greatest distinction between them and the UNSC Marines comes from support powers like bombardments and buffs cast from above.

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Suda51 Shares His Vision for a Mario Game

Killer7 and No More Heroes creator Goichi Suda (aka Suda51) recently shared his vision for a Super Mario game where the platforming plumber embarks on a mission to rescue Luigi... with Bowser (Koopa) at his side.

When asked on the latest episode of IGN's weekly show Up At Noon how he'd make a Super Mario game, he noted how Mario is usually rescuing Peach, so for his game idea, Mario would instead need to rescue Luigi.

"So this really bad guy's captured Luigi, so Mario and Koopa become friends and they go together," he explained. "It's like a road movie in a car. So they go from the south to the north and just go through it, like through America. I think it'd be great to make a Mario game like that."

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Overwatch 'Interview' Seems to Tease Next Hero

Overwatch is apparently gearing up for a new roster addition, with Blizzard teasing an 11-year-old inventor in the process.

Efi Oladele is introduced on the Overwatch website. She has apparently received a grant from the Adawe Foundation for her "impressive achievements in robotics and artificial intelligence."

Efi Oladele, an 11-year-old inventor (Courtesy of Blizzard and the Overwatch website)

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A Complete Guide to Horizon Zero Dawn's Preorder Bonuses

Horizon Zero Dawn is almost here. In case you haven't read our review, here's the short version: you shouldn't miss it.

As with most major releases, multiple versions of Horizon Zero Dawn will be available when it is released on February 28. Plus, if you're planning on preordering, some retailers offer much more bang (and exclusive goods) for your buck than others. If you're a more casual player, the standard $60 version ($48 with Amazon Prime) will be just fine, but we're here to break down all the various preorder bonuses and exclusives if you want something more.

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8 Ways To Tell If You'll Like Horizon Zero Dawn

In a sea of sequels, it's rejuvenating to welcome the fresh face of Horizon Zero Dawn to the video games stage. To help you better understand this post-post-apocalyptic adventure, here are some elements from movies and games that it most reminds me of. If you like these, Horizon Zero Dawn could be a perfect match.

Both Aloy and the rebooted version of Lara Croft wield bows

The '90s was the era that birthed one of the defining virtual characters of a generation: Lara Croft. Her ability to down a T-Rex with a pair of pistols instantly won our hearts in a gaming climate barely touched by oestrogen, and Aloy is cut from the same cloth.

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John Cena to Help Advertise Nintendo Switch in the US

The 15-time WWE world champion, John Cena has teamed up with Nintendo to help promote the Nintendo Switch for one stop of a three-location US tour.

Cena, who famously suffers from delusions of being the invisible man despite a smattering of evidence proving his crystal-clear visibility, will be on-hand during the first Switch pop-up event at Blue Cloud Movie Ranch, California on February 23 to show off 1, 2 Switch.

He's apparently been chosen because his athleticism and acting ability make him "as versatile as the Nintendo Switch console itself." Ahem. A selection of YouTube influencers will also be there to further promote the Switch.

The second day of Switch road trip is set for February 27 at the Snowmass ski resort in Aspen, showing how the console can be played anywhere, even on top of a mountain. As for the third day, that one takes place on the Switch's launch day of March 3 at Madison Square Park in New York. Mario and Luigi will be there on the final day. Presumably the brothers were too busy to attend the other two days?

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Berserk and the Band of the Hawk Review

If there was ever an anime or manga that was ripe for a Dynasty Warriors game treatment, it's Berserk. The legendary 100-Man-Slayer's gruesome story translates well to an action game about hack-and-slash murder sprees, and wielding his giant hunk of iron in Berserk and the Band of the Hawk felt powerful and satisfying… until it got a little too simple and repetitive.

After I got over Band of the Hawk's inexplicable lack of co-op (nearly every other Warriors-style game includes it), I jumped into the lonely single-player action gameplay. Like the rest of Dynasty Warriors' many spinoffs, it's easy to grasp and superficially satisfying, especially when performing specials in the form of Death Blows to eradicate entire swarms of enemies in explosive displays of blood and guts.

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Here They Lie Is No Longer a PSVR-Only Title

2016 horror-adventure Here They Lie will no longer be a VR-exclusive title, thanks to a new update rolling out today that adds support for standard PS4 and PS4 Pro play.

"Here They Lie will be updated on February 21 to be playable without a PS VR headset — the Standard version," co-creative director Cory Davis said on PlayStation Blog.

Those who already own the game for PSVR will automatically receive the update via a downloadable patch. Meanwhile, those who have not yet purchased the game and do so after February 21 will receive both the VR and "Standard" versions of Here They Lie.

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The Cheapest Place to Buy Halo Wars 2 on Its Day of Release

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The Cheapest Place to Buy Halo Wars 2

Halo Wars 2 is now available to play on the Xbox One and PC. Currently the cheapest place to buy it is from Instant Gaming who have it priced at £32.49. To put perspective on this deal, Amazon have it going for £41.99 (or £39.99 with an Amazon Prime account), which means you'll save close to £10 with Instant Gaming.

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Halo Wars 2: No Competitive Multiplayer Ranking at Launch

The recently-launched Halo Wars 2 does not yet feature a competitive multiplayer ranking system.

As per Eurogamer, developer 343 Industries and Creative Assembly made the decision to withhold competitive ranking so the teams could fine-tune the game's balance post-launch.

While matchmaking is indeed based on player skill, individual skill is not explicitly shown at this point in time. Instead, Halo Wars 2 only displays the user's Spartan Rank – an XP progression system.

Speaking to Eurogamer, David Nicholson, executive producer at Creative Assembly, offered the following explanation:

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Square Enix Launches New Studio, Announces New RPG

Square Enix has announced RPG Project Prelude Rune, along with the formation of a new studio.

The new studio, named Studio Istolia, is helmed by Hideo Baba, who brings some 18-plus years of experience to the table. Baba is perhaps best known as the driving force behind Square Enix's 'Tales of' series.

According to Siliconera, the focus of Studio Istolia is to create new IP as well as further existing Square Enix franchises.

Baba serves as the producer of Project Prelude Rune, and hopes to create a new type of RPG fantasy, one which spans vast landscapes filled to the brim with a plethora of life. More information about the RPG will be revealed at a later date.

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You Can Claim Your Nintendo Switch Username Now

Prospective Nintendo Switch owners can now register a User ID for the console.

Inside the Account Settings page for a Nintendo Account, there is now a "User ID" section - hit the edit button and claim your chosen title. If you haven't logged in for a little while, you may be prompted to change your password before you get to claim a name.

If it seems confusing, it sort of is. Your Nintendo Account is separate from your Switch ID, but is intrinsically linked. Your Switch ID is, essentially, a new version of the NNID you may have created for your Wii U or 3DS, and is completely separate.

With eShop purchases now tied to a Nintendo Account for the first time, it may be that this move was the simplest solution to make sure that the new system could be implemented.

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3 Ways Project CARS 2 Could Trump Gran Turismo Sport

Project CARS 2 and Gran Turismo Sport are two of 2017's biggest racing games, and they're both set to duke it out on track for the hearts and minds of driving die-hards at some stage this year.

It's no secret the Slightly Mad Studios team are gunning for the big, mainstream first-party racing series like Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport – it was part of their audacious original pitch to unwilling publishers in the first place – but the developer is pushing harder than ever for Project CARS 2.

With a long history of incredible commercial success behind it the Gran Turismo series remains very much the big wheel down at the cracker factory (in terms of racing games only the Need for Speed and Mario Kart series have shifted more copies) but it's clear now Gran Turismo Sport will actually have less content and fewer features than Project CARS 2.

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Switch Launch Game The Binding of Isaac Delayed

A Nintendo Switch launch game has been delayed.

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ will no longer release on March 3. Developer Nicalis announced the delay via Tumblr, explaining the title has indeed been pushed back but has not given a specific reason as to why. However, Afterbirth+ is still slated to come out sometime in March.

Along with the delay, Nicalis also revealed limited edition sticker sheets, which will come with the much loved Isaac face sticker, reversible alternate cover, and a 20-page instruction booklet will be included with every launch copy of the game. The booklet features some never-before-seen art design.

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Nioh Getting High-Difficulty Missions in March

Nioh will be getting a couple of free major updates in the coming months, Koei Tecmo has announced.

In a livestream, via Gematsu, Koei Tecmo revealed that ten types of high-difficulty missions, including ones that feel like boss rushes, will be added to Nioh coming in late March. In late April, Nioh will be getting PvP.

What's more, Koei Tecmo also announced that the first DLC, titled Dragon of Tohoku, will launch in April and will include new scenarios, weapon types, characters, guardian spirits, stages, and more. Japan's Best Warrior and Peaceful and Tranquil will be the names of the second and third pieces of DLC, respectively.

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For Honor Classes Guide

Find out which class speaks to you and discover in-depth strategies on all of the characters.

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21 Stunning Horizon Zero Dawn Screenshots

Horizon Zero Dawn is finally upon us. According to our review from Lucy O'Brien, its "'post-post-apocalyptic' landscape is beautiful and terrifying," so we thought we'd give you a glimpse of some of our favorite views so far, taken with its in-game photo mode.

Click through the gallery below for 21 beautiful screengrabs from Horizon Zero Dawn's "stunningly realized" world.

Don't forget to check out our review of Horizon Zero Dawn, which praises the open-world action RPG's "extremely satisfying" combat and "moving" conclusion.

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Pokemon Go: See New Evolution Items and Pokemon Evolutions

See what Gen 2 Pokemon you can add to your Pokedex with these special items.

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Square Enix Considering Final Fantasy 14 for Nintendo Switch

Reports suggest Square Enix is considering bringing MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV to the Nintendo Switch.

According to The Sixth Axis and Nova Crystallis, the statement was made at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Frankfurt (surely one of the more beautiful bits of alliteration in the video game world) this weekend. After talk of bringing Final Fantasy XIV to the Xbox One a few months ago, and now it seems Nintendo's upcoming console could be on the list too.

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Final Fantasy XV Gets Patch and DLC Today

Square Enix has launched the Final Fantasy XV Booster Pack + DLC today to all Season Pass holders, along with the 1.05 patch for all players.

The DLC contains an almighty sword called Ragnarok which allows you to perform a powerful Warp-strike attack. You'll also get a... fishing rod and a reel which will make fish easier to catch.

The newest patch includes the addition of two songs from NieR: Automata to the Final Fantasy XV music player (which you can now listen to while riding chocobos), the addition of new timed quests, and an increased level cap up to 120 from 99. You can now also save up to 200 photos rather than the previous 150, and an increased framerate will be found on the new PlayStation 4 Pro Lite mode.

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Doomfist Might Not Be the Next Overwatch Hero After All

Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan appears to have poured cold water on the widely-held belief that the (possibly Terry Crews-voiced) Doomfist will be the next character released for the shooter.

In an Overwatch forum thread otherwise about new emotes for existing characters, Kaplan reconfirmed that "we have multiple new heroes being worked on right now", before stating that "

is not who you think it is."

Following subtle hints and a campaign by Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Crews to voice the character, it's been the general assumption that Doomfist would be number 24 - Kaplan appears to be telling us that's not the case.

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Nintendo Switch: Digital Game Sizes Revealed

Nintendo of Japan has revealed digital download sizes for a number of Nintendo Switch games, including one that is too large to be stored on the console's 32GB internal memory.

Listed in individual software entries on the Nintendo website, the games and their download sizes are as follows:

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 13.4 GB
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 7 GB 
• Snipperclips: Cut it Out, Together! - 1.60 GB
• Disgaea 5 - 5.92 GB

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Horizon: Zero Dawn Review

There's something about being dropped into a brand new game world and finding it to be dense with deeply considered lore, terrifyingly aggressive creatures, and tantalizing questions that leaves an indelible mark on the memory. Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of those games, and it carves out a unique identity within the popular action-roleplaying genre. Coupled with wonderfully flexible combat and a story that touches on unexpectedly profound themes, I found it hard to tear myself away from Horizon even after I'd finished its main campaign some 40 odd hours later. 

A sense of urgency is established from the get-go, as Horizon's premise is a big mystery that begs to be solved. The questions raised by protagonist Aloy and the primitive, feral machine-infested open world she inhabits kept me guessing throughout: what's at the centre of it all? Although Horizon suffers from occasionally corny dialogue that belies its smarts, the broader ideas it prods at - the nature of creation, for example - are remarkably ambitious.

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10 Things For Honor Doesn't Tell You

Don't get blindsided by the enemy factions. Read these tips and prepare for victory instead.

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These Upcoming Overwatch Figures Are Crazy Adorable

Overwatch got a lot of love at this year's Toy Fair in New York, as several new figures based on Blizzard's team-based shooter were at the event.

Check out the gallery below to see a collection of Funko POP! Vinyl figures, including Reinhardt, D.Va, Lucio, McCree, Mei and Symmetra, as well as Good Smile Company's previously-announced Tracer Nendoroid figure. The POP! Vinyl figures are currently hand-painted prototypes, so while all of the visors seen on the models in the gallery are opaque, they'll be clear in the final product.

You can pre-order the Tracer Nendoroid through Good Smile's Online Shop for 4900 yen (approximately $43 USD). Meanwhile, all of the Funko POP! Vinyl figures will be available for $10, except for the Reinhardt model, which costs $15, and the D.Va figure, which is priced at $20. A release date for the POP! Vinyl figures has yet to be announced.

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These Portal 2 Atlas and P-Body Figures Are Spot On

This weekend at Toy Fair 2017, Good Smile Company showcased its upcoming pair of Portal 2 figma figures based on Atlas and P-Body.

The release date and price of the figures have yet to be determined. In the meantime, check out the gallery below for a look at the highly-detailed duo.

Portal 2 released back in 2011 to much critical acclaim. Valve's first-person puzzle game handles co-op in a very unique way, and is regarded by many as one the funniest, best-written games of all time.

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Every Blitz Card in Halo Wars 2

There are a total of 94 Blitz cards in Halo Wars 2. Here's what kind of cards you can get from each faction.

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Up Close With Destiny's New Figures From McFarlane Toys

McFarlane Toys showcased its new line of Destiny action figures this weekend at Toy Fair 2017.

Through Bungie's new partnership with McFarlane, a trio of Guardian 7-inch action figures, including the Vault of Glass Titan, King's Fall Warlock and Iron Banner Hunter, will be available this fall for a suggested retail price of $19.99. See all three and more in the gallery below.

Also pictured in the gallery above is a 10-inch Lord Saladin figure, which will be available this fall for $34.99, as well as a life-size Iron Gjallarhorn replica for $149.99, and a Gjallarwing Deluxe Box Set, which will release this holiday for $34.99.

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First Look at McFarlane's Mass Effect: Andromeda Figures

McFarlane Toys' new Mass Effect: Andromeda action figures were on display this weekend at Toy Fair 2017, and we got an up-close look at the figures ahead of their release this summer.

The figures are of Scott and Sara Ryder, the twin siblings who serve as the lead characters in BioWare's upcoming sci-fi RPG. Check out the gallery below to see the two 7-inch figures, which come with swappable helmeted heads, and have a suggested retail price of $19.99 each.

The Sara figure is holding the Camifex Assault Rifle and features over 12 points of articulation, while the Scott model is holding the AAX5 Assault Rifle and has over 14 points of articulation. The figures are currently available for pre-order. You can reserve the Scott Ryder figure here and the Sara Ryder figure here.

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5 Things to do First in For Honor

Want to get good? Follow these steps first.

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New Kingdom Hearts 3, FFVII Remake Screenshots Revealed

This week at the Monaco Anime Game International Conference 2017 (MAGIC 2017), Square Enix pulled back the curtain on new screenshots of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts III.

Game director Tetsuya Nomura revealed the images at the event, which include two screenshots of Final Fantasy VII Remake and one of Kingdom Hearts III.

Cloud ducking behind cover in Final Fantasy VII Remake, via Twitter

According to Gameblog.fr (via Gematsu) Nomura shared a few new details about Final Fantasy VII Remake, saying he's "put a lot of attention into the combat system, and it's going to happen without interruption." He also confirmed that allies can't be hurt by your own grenades.

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Danganronpa V3, Disgaea 5 Complete Get Release Dates

During its annual press event, NIS America outlined its games lineup for 2017, announcing release dates for Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, Disgaea 5 Complete and several other titles.

As outlined in NISA's 2017 event wrap-up, Danganronpa V3 will release for PS4 and PS Vita on September 26 in North America and September 29 in Europe. Killing Harmony is the third main game in Spike Chunsoft's visual novel adventure series, and was confirmed for release in the west last year at PSX 2016.

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Updated: Pokemon Go Egg Chart

See which eggs new Gen 2 Pokemon hatch from with this chart.

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For Honor Review

For Honor's combat is the kind of brutal melee I always wanted, but never thought I'd actually get to play. Its third-person action-game exterior hides a strategically complex fighting game, mixing team-based action with less interesting solo modes, all built on the most flexible and technically complete melee fighting system I've ever experienced.

For Honor lives and dies on its fighting system, dubbed "The Art of Battle" by Ubisoft, and it's the reason For Honor is more like a traditional fighting game in the vein of Street Fighter or Soul Calibur than the hack-and-slash Dynasty Warriors it appears to be at first glance. Locking onto an opponent puts you into "duel mode," for lack of a better term, where you can change your guard to block left, right, or top. You can block incoming attacks from the direction you're guarding, and you have to read which direction your opponent is guarding and attack from one of the two directions from which they're vulnerable to successfully hit.

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Build the Best Blitz Deck in Halo Wars 2

Use these tips to find the best cards for your Halo Wars 2 Blitz deck.

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New Line of Pokemon Mega Bloks Revealed

New Pokemon toys are on the way, as the popular creature-collecting franchise has joined Mattel's line of re-branded toy sets, Mega Construx.

As reported by Kotaku, Pokemon from the Kanto region will be featured in the upcoming Mega Construx sets, including fan favorites like Pikachu and Charizard. The first sets will release in North America sometime this summer.

Pokemon Mega Construx Charizard figure

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Fallout 4 Director on Bethesda Game Studios' Current Slate of Games in Development

After previously teasing a few major projects in the works, Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has clarified the Fallout and The Elder Scrolls studio's current development slate.

Speaking with IGN, Howard said that, adding up all projects in various states of development, Bethesda Game Studios, the in-house development studio at Bethesda Softworks, has "seven

going," including a new mobile game, though he clarified that two of those projects have already been properly announced. Fallout 4 in VR was revealed at E3 2016, while The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch was confirmed earlier this year.

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How Skyward Sword Feedback Impacted Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma recently discussed how feedback influenced Breath of the Wild, revealing how a fan's response to Skyward Sword impacted the game's development.

"So there was something that the fans said before starting development that changed what I thought," Aonuma told Game Informer during an interview in which he was joined by Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto.

"There was a fan that said he really, really loved Zelda," he continued. "But while playing Skyward Sword, he missed experiencing this huge world where he could just ride Epona around," something Aonuma said the fan really enjoyed in Ocarina of Time. "And somewhere within myself, I felt the same way," he added, noting that "for Breath of the Wild, it's something that I definitely thought about."

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Half-Life 2, Portal Writer No Longer at Valve

After working on a number of games at Valve, video game writer Erik Wolpaw has left the studio.

News of Wolpaw's departure comes by way of former Valve scriptwriter Marc Laidlaw, who posted on Twitter: "Wolpaw left Valve so I can now insult him freely without damaging the company's reputation. He's a comic genius and a true original."

Shortly thereafter, Wolpaw took to Twitter to confirm that Jay Pinkerton, who co-wrote Portal 2 with Wolpaw, hasn't left the company, saying, "Pinkerton's still at Valve! Stop sending him concerned emails!"

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Deathwing Battles Gruul in World of Warcraft Art Book

World of Warcraft: Chronicle, Volume 2 hits on March 14, but until then you can feast your eyes on this exclusive preview inside the hardcover collection from Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Books.

Just like the first volume, it features full-page artwork of iconic WoW moments, characters and creatures, plus a written account of what happened during large battles and turning points in Azeroth history. Take a look:

Also, Dark Horse has made these pages available to download, DRM free, until the book releases on March 14.

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Ask Ed Boon Anything About Injustice 2

We've been covering Injustice 2 all month long as part of IGN First, and to close things out at the end of the month we'd like to offer you a chance to ask NetherRealm founder and Injustice 2 boss Ed Boon your burning questions about the superhero fighting game sequel. Remember that Boon is unlikely to share any more character reveals, but if you've got questions about gameplay mechanics, his character preferences, etc., there's a good chance he might reply!

Please leave your question in the Comments below, and we'll send the best of the bunch to Boon for his consideration. Look for the answers soon! In the meantime, catch up on any of our exclusive Injustice 2 coverage you might have missed!

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