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Review: Farming Simulator 23: Nintendo Switch Edition – Freedom With Fickle Forklift Physics

Farmhands-off.

Being a farmer is a big job. You’ve got to water your fields, rotate your crops, and keep an eye on the market prices to make sure you’re able to pull a decent profit. If you’ve ever dreamed of trying your hand at this noble profession but don’t have hundreds of acres of land to play with, Farming Simulator 23: Nintendo Switch Edition is here to provide you with the realistic farming action that might be missing from games like Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons.

Simulator games are a tricky lot; they don’t necessarily need to have the best graphics, but they need to have a realistic feel when you’re behind the wheel of these machines. Farming Simulator 23 goes to a lot of effort to recreate farm equipment for you to ride around in. The tractors, tills, and plows all feel like something you might have been stuck behind while going down a country road. While we might not have driven them personally, most of us have seen them in action before and the vehicles in this game do a good job of replicating how they move and handle.

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 27th)

Is there any game other than Zelda?

Welcome one and all to another edition of What Are You Playing and with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom still firmly set in our minds, we think you can see where this week might be going… again…

Over on Nintendo Life, the Zelda content has been coming thick and fast. We dived deep into the game’s disappointing lack of accessibility features, laid out some amazing shield Fuse combinations for you to try, explained how the game’s shrines make us feel like geniuses, and took a look at those all-important playtimes so far — some of us have really not been getting enough sleep.

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A New Dragon Quest Monsters Game Is Now In Development For Switch

Celebrating 25 years.

In some surprising news, Square Enix has today announced a “new adventure” in the Dragon Quest Monsters spin-off series for the Nintendo Switch.

It’s part of the 25th anniversary of the Dragon Quest Monsters series. Beyond this, and some anniversary artwork, no other information has been revealed just yet.

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Switch Heroes and Save a Pixelled, Feudal Japan in Chronicles of 2 Heroes

Summary

  • Challenging retro platformer where you can switch characters in real time.
  • Each hero plays wildly differently, allowing allowing unique skill combinations.
  • Out now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Hi heroes! I’m Israel Mallen, PR at Catness Games. We’re the publishers behind Chronicles of 2 Heroes, a retro platformer inspired by masterpieces like The Messenger and Ninja Gaiden. This epic quest features metroidvania elements and a singular mechanic: you can switch heroes in real time!

One year ago, this gorgeously pixelled adventure received tons of support on Kickstarter. Now Chronicles of 2 Heroes is ready to launch on Xbox Series XS, PC and Xbox One May 26th. So, if you’re a fan of challenging, retro-style platformers, mark your calendars!

Meet the Heroes of Feudal Japan

In this game, Amaterasu reigns over feudal Japan with her fearsome yokai army, and only Kensei and Ayame have what it takes to stop her. These siblings have trained for years to defeat the goddess, and each one has their own unique combat style.

C2H screenshot

As a samurai, Kensei has devoted his life to mastering the art of the katana. This lethal weapon is flawless in close combat and capable of parrying projectiles. Kensei wears shining red armour, even if it affects his mobility. While he can’t jump, he can perform lightning-fast dashes and slice his way through enemies.

On the other hand, Ayame is a stealthy kunoichi trained in ninja arts. She prioritizes agility and stealth over close combat and can throw kunai from a distance to take out enemies before they even know what hit them. If an enemy detects her, Ayame can use ninjutsu techniques to avoid attacks and vanish behind foes.

Switch ’em up

As you can see, these two heroes play wildly differently. Ayame excels at agile platforming, while Kensei is a pro at close combat. But what happens when you come across an obstacle that requires both skills? Luckily, you can switch between them in real-time!

C2H screenshot

Just press a button to switch between Ayame and Kensei whenever you need to. Most levels will require you to change characters frequently, but it’s all part of the fun.

Picture this: an undead archer perched atop a high ledge with immense gaps between platforms. Use Ayame to get to higher ground, then switch to Kensei and dash through the gaps while avoiding the arrows. Finally, use your trusty katana to take out the yokai once you’re close enough.

Are you feeling confident? Try parrying his projectiles instead of dashing through them. Or switch to Ayame and teleport behind the archer and keep going without battling anyone. Thanks to the switching mechanic, you can tackle the same problem in several ways. Combine Kensei’s and Ayame’s skills to free feudal Japan from Amaterasu’s wrath.

C2H screenshot

Unlock your Potential

There are over 20 skills waiting for you to unlock in Chronicles of 2 Heroes. Each one allows for even more powerful combinations, so prepare to get creative.

I could go on and on about all the combos, enemies, and challenges that await you, but I’ll let you discover them yourself. Just know that feudal Japan needs your help, heroes! We can’t wait for you to dive into Chronicles of 2 Heroes on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox One today!


Chronicles of 2 Heroes
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Chronicles of 2 Heroes

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★★★★★

$24.99
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Chronicles of 2 Heroes is an intense 16-bit action platformer featuring Metroidvania elements, Japanese mythos and gorgeous pixel art. That’s not all: you can switch between the protagonists in real-time! Ayame and Kensei have unique, surprising combat styles that you will need to master to save feudal Japan from Amaterasu’s wrath.

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Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for May 26-30

The leaky man, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week’s reset. If you’re looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.

Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor, one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares, he’s got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians.

We’ve rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP.

Where Is Xûr Today?

Xûr’s location can be found at The Tower on May 26 through May 30. To reach him, travel to the landing point at The Courtyard and make your way to the Hangar. Hang a left when entering the hangar and you’ll come face-to-face with space Amazon.com.

What’s Xûr Selling Today?

Exotic Engram

Arbalest – Exotic Linear Fusion Rifle

Lucky Pants – Exotic Hunter Boots

  • 7 Mobility
  • 7 Resilience
  • 20 Recovery
  • 20 Discipline
  • 6 Intellect
  • 7 Strength
  • Total: 67

Armamentarium – Exotic Titan Chest Armor

  • 2 Mobility
  • 8 Resilience
  • 26 Recovery
  • 12 Discipline
  • 16 Intellect
  • 2 Strength
  • Total: 66

Eye of Another World – Exotic Warlock Helmet

  • 14 Mobility
  • 7 Resilience
  • 12 Recovery
  • 11 Discipline
  • 2 Intellect
  • 20 Strength
  • Total: 66

Oooooh, baby! We’ve got some spicey exotic armor rolls this week. Honestly, all three of these are fantastic options, but the crown goes to the Titan chestpiece, which is not only a great exotic, but has the lowest Mobility possible, and a very high stat total. The distribution could be a bit better (high Discipline on this exotic goes very well with the perk), but I can’t really complain — this is a very, very good roll.

Exotic Weapons

Hawkmoon – Exotic Hand Cannon

  • Paracausal Shot
  • Corkscrew Rifling
  • Alloy Magazine
  • Rangefinder
  • Polymer Grip

Dead Man’s Tale – Exotic Scout Rifle

  • Cranial Spike
  • Corkscrew Rifling
  • Light Mag
  • Killing Wind
  • Hand-Laid Stock

Neither of the rolls for these iconic weapons is all that great this week. Probably best to wait for some better options!

Legendary Weapons

Gnawing Hunger – Auto Rifle

  • Extended Barrel/Full Bore
  • Tactical Mag/Extended Mag
  • Subsistence
  • Multikill Clip
  • Stability Masterwork

Judgement of Kelgorath – Glaive

  • Tempered Truss Rod/Lightweight Emitter
  • Alloy Magazine/Accurized Rounds
  • Pugilist
  • Unstoppable Force
  • Ambush
  • Charge Time/Shield Duration Masterwork

IKELOS_HC_V1.0.3 – Hand Cannon

  • Fluted Barrel/Full Bore
  • Accurized Rounds/Extended Mag
  • Rapid Hit
  • Frenzy
  • Rasputin’s Arsenal
  • Stability Masterwork

Shattered Cipher – Machine Gun

  • Fullbore/Hammer-Forged Rifling
  • Accurized Rounds/Steady Rounds
  • Under Pressure
  • Snapshot Sights
  • Reload Speed Masterwork

Cold Denial – Pulse Rifle

  • Hammer-Forged Rifling/Polygonal Rifling
  • Alloy Magazine/Armor-Piercing Rounds
  • Threat Detector
  • Unrelenting
  • Range Masterwork

Distant Stimulus – Sniper Rifle

  • Hammer-Forged Rifling/Polygonal Rifling
  • Appended Mag/Steady Rounds
  • Lead From Gold
  • Outlaw
  • Handling Masterwork

Thoughtless – Sniper Rifle

  • Extended Barrel/Smallbore
  • Steady Rounds/Flared Magwell
  • Overflow
  • Adagio
  • Land Tank
  • Handling Masterwork

The roll for Gnawing Hunger is almost a God roll, but Multikill Clip puts a damper on an otherwise ideal set of perks — even so, it’s still one of the best rolls we’ve got this week, so pick it up if you need a trusty auto rifle. Most of the others are honestly pretty not great, in this Guardian’s humble opinion.

Warlock Legendary Armor

For Warlocks, Xûr is selling the Braytech set which includes:

Braytech Gauntlets

  • 16 Mobility
  • 16 Resilience
  • 2 Recovery
  • 20 Discipline
  • 6 Intellect
  • 7 Strength
  • Total: 67

Braytech Chest Armor

  • 10 Mobility
  • 12 Resilience
  • 10 Recovery
  • 2 Discipline
  • 10 Intellect
  • 21 Strength
  • Total: 65

Braytech Helmet

  • 18 Mobility
  • 6 Resilience
  • 7 Recovery
  • 6 Discipline
  • 16 Intellect
  • 12 Strength
  • Total: 65

Braytech Leg Armor

  • 16 Mobility
  • 6 Resilience
  • 12 Recovery
  • 7 Discipline
  • 7 Intellect
  • 18 Strength
  • Total: 66

Braytech Bond

As a consilation prize for coming in dead last during Guardian Games, Warlocks have a plethora of high-stat armor options this week! Pretty much all of these are good! I don’t know what to say — this is pretty unprecedented!

Titan Legendary Armor

For Titans, Xûr is selling the Braytech set which includes:

Braytech Gauntlets

  • 25 Mobility
  • 2 Resilience
  • 6 Recovery
  • 10 Discipline
  • 10 Intellect
  • 11 Strength
  • Total: 64

Braytech Chest Armor

  • 11 Mobility
  • 10 Resilience
  • 10 Recovery
  • 12 Discipline
  • 10 Intellect
  • 10 Strength
  • Total: 63

Braytech Helmet

  • 10 Mobility
  • 12 Resilience
  • 10 Recovery
  • 2 Discipline
  • 10 Intellect
  • 20 Strength
  • Total: 64

Braytech Leg Armor

  • 10 Mobility
  • 12 Resilience
  • 10 Recovery
  • 7 Discipline
  • 7 Intellect
  • 18 Strength
  • Total: 64

Braytech Mark

Titans have some decently high stats on their armor, but they all, without exception, have too high Mobility, so it’s a bit of a wash.

Hunter Legendary Armor

For Hunters, Xûr is selling the Braytech set which includes:

Braytech Gauntlets

  • 12 Mobility
  • 7 Resilience
  • 14 Recovery
  • 16 Discipline
  • 10 Intellect
  • 6 Strength
  • Total: 65

Braytech Chest Armor

  • 15 Mobility
  • 10 Resilience
  • 6 Recovery
  • 12 Discipline
  • 15 Intellect
  • 6 Strength
  • Total: 64

Braytech Helmet

  • 10 Mobility
  • 12 Resilience
  • 11 Recovery
  • 10 Discipline
  • 2 Intellect
  • 19 Strength
  • Total: 64

Braytech Leg Armor

  • 6 Mobility
  • 6 Resilience
  • 20 Recovery
  • 6 Discipline
  • 18 Intellect
  • 7 Strength
  • Total: 63

Braytech Cloak

Hunters also got a pretty good haul this week! Pretty much any of these could be a great pick for Hunters who care about Mobility.

That’s a wrap on Xûr for this week, Guardians! What do you think of the Season of the Deep so far? Have you been to the Guardian fishing hole? Let us know in the comments! For more on Destiny, check out our review of Destiny 2: Lightfall and read about how Sony’s purchase of Bungie fits into its larger plans.

Travis Northup is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @TieGuyTravis and read his games coverage here.

Guide: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Walkthrough – Collectibles, Tips, And Tricks

Top tear.

Welcome to our Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Full Walkthrough Guide hub!

This Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough — which includes All Shrine Locations, All amiibo Unlocks, All Korok Seed Locations, plus maps, Beginner’s Advice, tips on Where To Go First, how to conquer Bosses, where to find the Best Armour and Weapons, and much more — will guide you through the Surface, Sky, and other regions of Hyrule on your quest to vanquish evil from the kingdom.

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The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Needs More Time Before It Is Shown, Naughty Dog Confirms

In addition to apologizing that it wasn’t ready to show off The Last of Us multiplayer game as the project needs a bit more time, Naughty Dog also confirmed it is hard at work at a “brand new single-player experience.”

Naughty Dog took to Twitter to share the update with its fans, as many were expecting The Last of Us multiplayer game to make an appearance at the latest PlayStation Showcase. However, Naughty Dog confirmed the team realized the best thing for the game is to give it more time before it is shown off to the world.

“We know many of you have been looking forward to hearing more about our The Last of Us multiplayer game,” Naughty Dog wrote. “We’re incredibly proud of the job our studio has done thus far, but as development has continued, we’ve realized what is best for the game is to give it more time.

“Our team will continue to work on the project, as well as our other games in development, including a brand new single-player experience; we look forward to sharing more soon.

“We’re grateful to our fantastic community for your support – thank you for your passion for our games, it continues to drive us.”

The note about the “brand new single-player experience” is obviously an exciting one, but Naughty Dog had previously confirmed the studio had already chosen its next game but didn’t go so far as to confirm whether it was The Last of Us Part 3 or something else entirely.

However, The Last of Us fans may be happy to know that there is an outline for the next chapter in The Last of Us, but it isn’t being made… yet.

We still don’t know a ton about The Last of Us multiplayer game, but Naughty Dog did share some concept art from the project earlier this year and say that “the project is shaping up to be a fresh, new experience from our studio, but one rooted in Naughty Dog’s passion for delivering incredible stories, characters, and gameplay.”

Naughty Dog also did say we would learn more about the game this year, and this post makes no mention on that plan being changed.

For more, check out everything that did make it into the PlayStation Showcase, our review of the first season of HBO’s The Last of Us, and how we think HBO could adapt The Last of Us Part 2 for TV.

Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Lord of the Rings: Gollum Developer Working on Another Secret LOTR Game Codenamed It’s Magic

Daedalic Entertainment, the studio behind the long-delayed and poorly-reviewed The Lord of the Rings: Gollum that came out yesterday, appears to be working on another Lord of the Rings game — one that potentially features the franchise’s iconic wizards.

According to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany website, as translated by IGN, Daedalic is working on another 3D action adventure game set within the Lord of the Rings universe that will “transport the player into a lush world full of mythical creatures and magic.” The project is codenamed “It’s Magic.”

German-speaking magazine Games Wirtschaft pointed out that Daedalic Entertainment received roughly €2 million in funding from the German government after beginning Gollum, meaning this funding most likely went to It’s Magic. The funding is for a project taking place between June 1 2022 and August 2024.

“It tells a story from the perspective of a character which hasn’t been told before,” the game’s description reads. “The player discovers completely new regions and influences the world bound by their role and abilities. [The player] tries, in his way, to influence the goings-on and change the fate of the world.”

This description of the game, along with its codename, might hint that the game focuses on one of the wizards from Lord of the Rings. It’s currently set for release in the second half of 2024.

Assuming this project, Daedalic Entertainment will have a lot of work to do to regain trust after the launch of Lord of the Rings: Gollum, which has been roundly panned by critics. We gave Gollum a 4 in our review, criticizing its plot and technical issues and saying “it’s not fun to play, and not something to recommend to any but the most curious and dedicated Lord of the Rings fan.”

Daedalic Entertainment has since apologized for Gollum’s launch and has promised to release patches in the near future.

Amelia Zollner is a freelance writer at IGN who loves all things indie and Nintendo. Outside of IGN, they’ve contributed to sites like Polygon and Rock Paper Shotgun. Find them on Twitter: @ameliazollner.