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Palworld Sakurajima Island Map is Now Available

IGN’s Palworld Sakurajima Island map is here! Added in a major Palworld update on June 27, 2024, the new island brings fresh content to the Palpagos Islands, which we’ve mapped out on our Palworld interactive map – including markers for new Lifmunk Effigies, chests, Syndicate Towers, and more. We’ve also included the new Rayne Syndicate Oil Rig.

Note that the Sakurajima Island map is still a work in progress, though our dedicated guides team is busy ensuring it’s updated as quickly as possible, so check back often!

Palworld Sakurajima Island Interactive Map

The available map filters for Sakurajima Island include:

  • Locations, including Cherry Blossom Caves, fast travel points, the new Syndicate Tower, and more.
  • Collectibles, such as Lifmunk Effigy locations and Memos.
  • Items, including chests, Skill Fruit Trees, and Eggs.
  • Enemies, including Alpha Pals and Bosses.
  • Other notable map markers, such as NPC locations.

If you’re still playing the Palworld base game, you’ll find everything you need as the rest of our Palworld Palpagos Islands map is 100% complete with all locations, collectibles, and more.

Palworld Crude Oil

While you’re tracking your progress through Sakurajima with our Palworld interactive map, keep your eyes peeled for Crude Oil, which is a valuable resource for crafting powerful endgame armor and another necessary material, Plasteel.

You’ll find Crude Oil across Sakurajima – look out for black patches scattered around the north, east, and central sections of the island. You’ll need the right machinery to extract it, though. Check out our How to Get Crude Oil guide for detailed instructions on how to craft the Crude Oil Extractor and extract Crude Oil from these black patches.

Meg Koepp is a Guides Editor on the IGN Guides team, with a focus on trends. When she’s not working, you can find her adventuring around Eorzea in Final Fantasy XIV.

Ubisoft CEO Condemns ‘Hateful Acts’ Against Developers Following AC Shadows Backlash

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has spoken out about “malicious and personal online attacks” that have been directed at his employees and partners, citing it as one of his major concerns in the games industry at the moment.

Guillemot gave a wide-ranging interview that was posted on the Ubisoft website on Thursday, speaking about various topics including the future of Assassin’s Creed, XDefiant, and more. He was also asked what dismays him about the industry currently, and pointed specifically to online harassment in response.

“One thing I am concerned about right now is the malicious and personal online attacks that have been directed at some of our team members and partners,” Guillemot said. “I want to make it clear that we, at Ubisoft, condemn these hateful acts in the strongest possible terms, and I encourage the rest of the industry and players to denounce them, too.”

While Guillemot didn’t mention Assassin’s Creed Shadows specifically, his comments follow backlash to the game’s male protagonist, a samurai based on the historical Black samurai Yasuke. Some pulled AC Shadows into ongoing harassment campaigns targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts on social media, which the International Game Developers Association (IDGA) condemned in a statement in March.

“I want to make it clear that we, at Ubisoft, condemn these hateful acts in the strongest possible terms.

As for what excites him about the games industry, Guillemot pointed to evolving technology: “If, as game makers, we can adopt and master technological advancements like generative AI and the cloud more quickly, we will be much better positioned to create new, stand-out experiences for players,” he said.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch on November 12 for those with Ubisoft+ Premium, or those who purchased the Gold or the Ultimate Edition, and will otherwise be available on November 15.

Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing entertainment reporting. When she’s not writing or editing, you can find her reading fantasy novels or playing Dungeons & Dragons.

Review: Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition (Switch) – Beyond Good, Still

Turning a new Pey’j.

Considering the lengthy ongoing development of Beyond Good & Evil 2 and the subsequent grilling from eager fans that Ubisoft has brought upon itself over the years, it’s easy to forget just how darn good the original game is. First released on PS2, Xbox, and GameCube at the end of 2003, Beyond Good & Evil was one of the most unique adventure games of its day, showcasing a world that Nintendo itself would have been proud to call its own.

This 20th Anniversary Edition remaster updates the experience with revamped visuals, improved performance (sort of), quality-of-life upgrades, and more. But is it still as enjoyable now as it was two decades ago? Well, the answer is thankfully a resounding “yes”: Ubisoft’s re-release is easily the best way to experience Jade and Pey’j’s epic journey on Nintendo hardware, but it’s also not without a few niggling issues.

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All Shadow of the Erdtree: Scadutree Fragment Locations in Elden Ring DLC

Collecting Scadutree Fragments and leveling up your Scadutree Blessing level in Shadow of the Erdtree is one of the best ways to get stronger in the Elden Ring DLC. If you’re struggling with a challenging boss, such as Messmer the Impaler or Commander Gaius, finding some Scadutree Fragments can help you survive longer by increasing your attack and damage negation stats.

There are 50 Scadutree Fragments to find across the Land of Shadow in the Elden Ring DLC, and we’ve tracked them all on our Shadow of the Erdtree interactive map.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Scadutree Fragment Locations Map

You’ll find Scadutree Fragments in the following Shadow of the Erdtree locations:

  • Gravesite Plain (8 Fragments)
  • Belurat, Tower Settlement (1 Fragment)
  • Castle Ensis (1 Fragment)
  • Scadu Altus (12 Fragments)
  • Shadow Keep (11 Fragments)
  • Cerulean Coast (2 Fragments)
  • Charo’s Hidden Grave (1 Fragment)
  • Stone Coffin Fissure (1 Fragment)
  • Ancient Ruins of Rauh (5 Fragments)
  • Abyssal Woods (3 Fragments)
  • Jagged Peak (1 Fragment)
  • Enir-Ilim (4 Fragments)

Note that there are only 42 Scadutree Fragment markers on our Shadow of the Erdtree interactive map, rather than 50. This is because some Scadutree Fragments can be found together.

Our Shadow of the Erdtree interactive map also has map filters for the following:

  • Locations, such as Sites of Grace, Landmarks, and Stakes of Marika.
  • Key Items, including Map Fragments, Cookbooks, and Revered Spirit Ash.
  • Items, including Golden Runes, Larval Tears, and Rune Arcs.
  • Equipment, such as Talismans, Incantations, and Ashes of War.
  • And more!

Shadow of the Erdtree Boss Locations

Once you’ve collected enough Scadutree Fragments, you’ve leveled up your Scadutree Blessing level, and you’re confident enough you can hold your own in a fight, make sure to use our Shadow of the Erdtree interactive map to hunt down bosses.

We’d recommend taking on the Remembrance Bosses, like Divine Beast Dancing Lion, Rellana, Twin Moon Knight, and Putrescent Knight, as soon as you can as these foes drop a Rememberance which you can exchange for powerful weapons, Incantations, and more.

Meg Koepp is a Guides Editor on the IGN Guides team, with a focus on trends. When she’s not working, you can find her adventuring around Eorzea in Final Fantasy XIV.

Elden Ring’s Let Me Solo Her Is Now Let Me Solo Him, With Dire Consequences for Messmer the Impaler

This article contains minor spoilers for the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

The Elden Ring community’s greatest co-op hero “Let Me Solo Her” has officially rebranded himself “Let Me Solo Him.” After years of crushing Malenia, he’s seemingly announced the beginning of a new pasttime of brutalizing one of Shadow of the Erdtree’s toughest bosses: Messmer the Impaler.

Let Me Solo Her first rose to prominence in the Elden Ring community in April 2022, when he took on the role of a loincloth-clad jar-headed messiah, bringing much-needed aid to the countless players grappling with the hit RPG’s most infamous optional boss Malenia, Blade of Miquella.

Since then, by his own estimation, he has played for over 1,200 hours and fought Malenia thousands of times, in each instance allowing the Tarnished who summoned him at the threshold to her arena to stand by and watch as he went toe-to-toe against the rot-infested demigod until only one stood triumphant. His efforts earned him legendary status in the Elden Ring community, and even saw FromSoftware send him an actual sword in recognition of his contributions.

Now, having rebranded himself “Let Me Solo Him,” the co-op MVP has seemingly returned to hunt a new but no less imposing target in the form of late-game DLC boss Messmer the Impaler. The name change announced in an X/Twitter post earlier this week was accompanied by the simple phrase “I’m ready,” along with a link to a YouTube video, in which he systematically wore down the boss without ever allowing him to land a blow in return.

Without getting into spoilers, Messmer the Impaler is among the DLC’s toughest bosses, who attacks with a brutally swift set of powerful, fire-imbued attacks, and boasts a second stage that would leave Rykard, the Lord of Blasphemy with a case of serpent envy. Yet in the face of Messmer’s onslaught, Let Me Solo Him was able to calmly and consistently evade and counter, his signature look enhanced by the addition of a ragged cloak.

“This is actually Messmer’s boss fight against LMSH, not the other way around,” commented YouTube user Maxwellschmid588. “This man could walk through a monsoon and not get wet,” chimed in Firstlast-cg2nk. “If an asteroid were to hit Earth, he’d take no damage because he’d dodge roll at exactly the right moment.”

Only time will tell if Let Me Solo Him is back to his old boss-busting ways, but given the short video description of “it’s time,” it certainly seems as if a new co-op campaign is about to begin. Be sure to check out IGN’s comprehensive guide if you’re looking to face down Messmer yourself, or simply need help traversing the perilous environments of the Land of Shadow.

Anthony is a freelance contributor covering science and video gaming news for IGN. He has over eight years experience of covering breaking developments in multiple scientific fields and absolutely no time for your shenanigans. Follow him on Twitter @BeardConGamer

College Football 25: EA Sports Reveals the Best Defensive Teams

Hours after revealing the best offensive teams, EA Sports has revealed the best defensive teams available in College Football 25.

EA Sports revealed the top 25 best defensive teams available in its long-awaited return to the college football video game franchise. Like the top-ranking offensive teams, EA Sports factored in several parameters when compiling this list, such as vetting thousands of players, “years worth of game film,” and viewing a slew of statistics when compiling this list.

The top-ranking defensive team in College Football 25 is The Ohio State University, with an overall rank of 96. Led by head coach Ryan Day and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, Ohio State has been consistently a good team overall, with recent years showing its dominance as a defensive powerhouse. Last season, the Buckeyes went 11-2 record, losing the last two games in its season. The first loss was to longtime rival and the eventual 2023 national champions, the Michigan Wolverines, and the second was in the Cotton Bowl to the Missouri Tigers.

Georgia, Oregon, Alabama, and Clemson are some other top-ranking defenses in College Football 25. The full list of the top 25 defensive teams, as well as each team’s overall offensive ranking in College Football 25 will be available below

College Football 25 is out on July 19 or July 16 if you buy the Deluxe Edition or MVP Bundle. For more information, check out yesterday’s Sights and Sounds gameplay deep dive, the top 25 toughest places to play, and our hands-on preview.

Top 25 Defensive Teams in College Football 25

  1. Ohio State – (96 OVR)
  2. Georgia – (94 OVR)
  3. Oregon – (90 OVR)
  4. Alabama – (90 OVR)
  5. Clemson – (90 OVR)
  6. Notre Dame – (90 OVR)
  7. Michigan – (90 OVR)
  8. Texas – (88 OVR)
  9. Penn State – (88 OVR)
  10. Utah – (88 OVR)
  11. Florida State – (88 OVR)
  12. Oklahoma – (88 OVR)
  13. Iowa – (88 OVR)
  14. Virginia Tech – (86 OVR)
  15. Wisconsin – (86 OVR)
  16. USC – (86 OVR)
  17. Auburn – (86 OVR)
  18. LSU – (84 OVR)
  19. Texas A&M – (84 OVR)
  20. Colorado – (84 OVR)
  21. Oklahoma State – (84 OVR)
  22. Louisville – (84 OVR)
  23. North Carolina – 84 OVR
  24. Kansas State – (84 OVR)
  25. Florida – (84 OVR)

Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

A game called One Million Checkboxes has sparked a terrible online war

I’m getting into the bad habit of posting just after the end of work. In this case, I’m doing it because the whole affair might be over and done with when I return to my desk. New York-based Nolen Royalty, creator of impish experimental games about bouncing DVD logos and staring contests, has made another one that consists of a website with one million checkboxes. It’s the best thing I’ve played all year, possibly.

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