We’re thrilled to share that starting today, NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming members in the U.K., the U.S., the European Union and around the world can stream Gears 5, and on May 25 will be able to enjoy fan-favorites Deathloop, Grounded, and Pentiment. This is just the beginning stage of our forward-thinking 10-year partnership with NVIDIA to make PC games from Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda available to their GeForce NOW members. Together, we’re accelerating access to players around the globe by letting them choose how and when they game.
The initial slate of launch games spans our catalog, providing players high-quality, immersive titles with a little something for everyone–single player campaigns, story-driven experiences, and opportunities to play with friends and family through multiplayer. Following this initial release, we’ll continue to add more content from our portfolio on a regular basis to ensure players can always find a new and exciting game. News and release dates will be shared via GFN Thursday updates.
Members will be able to stream PC hits from Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda purchased through Steam or Epic Games Store (for eligible games) on PC, Mac, SHIELD TV, and Android devices – or by visiting play.geforcenow.com on Chromebook and iOS Safari. Our teams are also working to bring support for games purchased through the Microsoft Store in the coming months.
This is the first in a series of partnerships we’re activating to make our PC games available to players globally through a variety of cloud gaming services, starting with NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and with Boosteroid, Ubitus, EE and Nware in the future. We remain committed to releasing current titles from Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda, and future Activision Blizzard PC games once Microsoft’s acquisition closes.
Delivering our content through more partners and cloud gaming services puts players at the center, empowering them to play the games they want, with the people they want, on the devices they want. NVIDIA has been an outstanding partner for team Xbox over the years, and we can’t wait to see their devoted fans discover and play their next favorite PC games from Xbox.
Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios have officially revealed that a rebooted Mortal Kombat 1 will arrive on September 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC
“Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest title in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios,” reads a post on the website.
“The game will introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe that has been created by the Fire God Liu Kang, featuring reimagined versions of iconic characters as they’ve never been seen before, along with a new fighting system, game modes, bone krushing finishing moves, and more.”
Preordering a $109.99 Premiu, Edition will get players early access beginning on September 14 alongside 1,250 Dragon Krystals (the in-game currency), the Kombat Pack which includes a Johnny Cage skin styled after Jean-Claude Van Damme, early access to six new playable ccharacters, and five new Kameo Fighters.
A $249.99 Kollector’s Edition will be available too for just PS5 and Xbox Series and includes all Premium Edition content plus a 16.5 inch Liu Kang sculpture, three exclusive art prints, a steel case, and 1,450 additional Dragon Krystals. A beta will be also available to those on PS5 and Xbox Series who preorder any version of the game.
Mortal Kombat 11 launched way back in 2019, marking a solid four-year wait for fans of a little (or a lot) graphic gore and violence in their fighting games.
In our 9/10 review of the previous game, IGN said: “Mortal Kombat 11 is the best game in the 27-year-old series thanks to deep, methodical new mechanics and fun story.”
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Hey hey, we’re finally getting some real mid-rangers in the RTX 40 series, as Nvidia have announced the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4060 GPUs. These will finally bring Nvidia’s Ada Lovelace architecture, complete with improved ray tracing performance and DLSS 3 support, beneath the £400 mark.
Telltale are ready to release their first new game since their sort-of revival, in collaboration with fellow adventure game experts Deck Nine. Episodic adventure The Expanse: A Telltale Series will debut on July 27th with its first episode, with four more episodes dropping every two weeks – hopefully keeping those water cooler conversations alive. The full game should be available to binge starting from September 21st, 2023.
Announced by publisher Microids, the sequel sees you take on the role of Handy Smurf, who is missing a key ingredient – the Green Stone – for his new invention, the SmurfoMix. After the stone shattered and is scattered across the land, Handy Smurf must ally himself with someone entirely unexpected – the evil Gargamel.
While accessibility is an important topic year-round, May is always special as we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day and recognize the strides made by the accessibility community and the games industry to make gaming more inclusive. At Sony Interactive Entertainment, we are committed to furthering that mission, so today we’re excited to share new details and images of the Access controller for the PS5 console.
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New details and product images
First revealed at CES this year as “Project Leonardo,” the Access controller for PS5 is an all-new, highly-customizable accessibility controller kit designed to help many players with disabilities play games more easily, more comfortably, and for longer periods.
Developed in collaboration with accessibility experts, the Access controller will include a wide array of swappable button and stick caps so players can freely create different layouts that work for their unique strength, range of motion, and physical needs. Each Access controller will include:
Analog stick caps (standard, dome and ball stick cap)
Button caps in different shapes and sizes, including:
Pillow button caps
Flat button caps
Wide flat button cap (which covers two button sockets)
Overhang button caps (which benefit players with smaller hands as they are positioned closer to the center)
Curve button caps (which can be pushed if placed along the top or pulled if placed along the bottom of the controller)
Swappable button cap tags for players to easily mark which inputs they map to each button
In addition, players can use the Access controller on flat surfaces, orient it 360 degrees, or easily secure the controller to an AMPS mount* or tripod. They can also adjust the distance of the analog stick from the controller.
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Through the Access controller’s four 3.5mm AUX ports, players can integrate their own specialty switches, buttons or analog sticks.
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You can read more about the Access controller’s hardware features in our original blog post. You can also visit our new web page here where you can sign up for email updates and be informed when preorders launch, so you can secure your controller at the earliest opportunity.
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First look at the Access controller UI
Beyond the wide range of hardware customization options, the Access controller features a myriad of ways for players to create personalized UI settings and configurations that unlock new ways to play.
Button mapping & control profiles. On the PS5 console, players can select their preferred orientation for the Access controller, map different inputs to the various buttons, toggle buttons on or off, or even map two different inputs onto the same button. They can also create and store their favorite control profiles for different games or genres (such as “combat” or “driving”).
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Controller pairing and analog stick adjustments. Up to two Access controllers and one DualSense (or DualSense Edge) wireless controller can be used together as a single virtual controller, allowing players to mix and match devices or play collaboratively with others. Similar to the DualSense Edge wireless controller, players can also fine-tune the starting position and sensitivity of input. The ability to adjust deadzones (the distance your analog stick moves before it’s recognized in a game) and stick sensitivity is particularly helpful for players to improve their fine motor control during gameplay.
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Toggle mode. The Access controller also features a toggle mode, which allows players to adjust the behavior of any button to work like a caps lock key on a keyboard. For example, if you enable toggle mode for the acceleration input in a racing game, the Access controller will accelerate the car without you needing to hold the button down.
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Players can enable toggle mode for any programmable input. As an example, if a game only allows you to sprint by holding down “L3” (the left analog stick), which can be physically challenging, you can change that input to behave like “click L3 to toggle sprint” by enabling toggle mode for the button you’ve assigned to L3.
Our journey of accessibility on PS5
Alongside new details on the Access controller, we’re excited to share a video today that highlights ongoing efforts across our product development and PlayStation Studios teams to make gaming accessible for more players on PS5. Hear from team members around the world about the work they’re doing to expand gaming accessibility on PS5 through our upcoming Access controller, console UI, and games:
We’ll have more to share about the Access controller for PS5, including more product and release details, in the months ahead. Thanks to all the players who’ve shared valuable feedback and inspire us every day to bring the joy of gaming to more people through innovation and collaboration with you – our community.
*AMPS is an industry-standard mounting screw pattern for attaching devices to equipment, including accessibility equipment.
UK online retailer ShopTo has currently got a brilliant selection of PlayStation Gift Cards at discounted prices; for example a £45 for £36.85, or the £84 card for £69.85. In fact, both of these cards have some of the highest saving percentages vs their list price. You’re getting an 18.11% saving on the £45 card, and a 16.85% saving on the £84 card.
That’s some serious savings, perfect for buying digital PS5 games, and topping up your PlayStation Plus subscription. We also want to spotlight the new Tears of the Kingdom Collector’s Edition guide preorders for £29.99 as well, or there’s the paperback edition for £19.99 (the release date is June 16). Otherwise, check out all the discounts below with our handy links, and follow @IGNUKDeals on Twitter for more updates.
TL;DR – Best UK Deals Right Now
Save Big on PS5 Digital Purchases with These Discounted Gift Cards
These make great gifts, but they’re also perfect for topping up your own PSN account as well. There are plenty more gift cards available, so I’ve left some handy links just below. For peace of mind, ShopTo is a trusted seller, and we feature deals from them all the time so you’re absolutely in safe hands when purchasing. We’re also fast approaching the summer gaming showcase period (formally ‘E3’ season), so you can expect some kind of big digital PlayStation sale soon as well, so these savings can be maximised! ICYMI, there’s even a PlayStation Showcase next week as well.
Note: The Metro deal will go live at 6 PM BST on Steam for the UK.
The latest freebie we’re looking to highlight is Metro Last Light – Complete Edition on PC. You’ll be able to claim a free copy of the game from May 18-25 on Steam. This is a fantastic offer (on a fantastic game), and well worth picking up, especially as it won’t cost you a penny. For Steam Deck owners, Metro Last Light is also Deck verified, and rated Native on ProtonDB (the highest/best tier awarded).
More Free Stuff
This Keeper Password Manager Deal is Essential in 2023 (AD)
With Keeper, you can store all of your passwords, credit card info, and other sensitive data in one secure, encrypted digital vault. Plus, they use top-notch encryption technology to keep your stuff safe and have added bonus features like password generation, password sharing, and two-factor authentication.
When new games like Star Wars Jedi Survivor are starting to take up around 150GB of your SSD, it might be wise to consider an expansion. If you haven’t gotten around to expanding your PS5 storage just yet, then you’re in luck, as this is an excellent price on the highly recommended Corsair MP600 PRO LPX. Down to just £74.99, this is IGN’s top rated PS5 SSD, and you’re getting it at an absolutely exceptional price!
It’s a roll of the dice. These are my absolute favourite deals that are available right now, but don’t necessarily fit anywhere else, making them a little bit more random compared to everything else in Daily Deals.
UK Deals – The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Preorder Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Guide Collector’s Edition
While I’m here, quick shout out to IGN’s Tears of the Kingdom Wiki guide, it is legit incredible and the team has knocked it out of the park with this one. If you’re looking for a physical guide, which will likely end up being more of a collectable by the time it releases on June 16, you’ve got a couple of options right now. The Collector’s Edition is beautiful and can be preordered at £29.99 from Amazon, while the standard paperback edition is £19.99. Both are out on June 16, and can be preordered using the links just below.
Best Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Deals in the UK
If you didn’t secure a preorder and were waiting for reviews (we gave it a 10/10 Masterpiece in our review), then look no further as we’ve already found you an awesome deal to check out (with a fast delivery or pickup time as well). Tears of the Kingdom is down to just £49.99 at Argos right now, and you can save an extra £5 on your order if you sign up for their current email marketing promo as well (see here for more details).
Rare Zelda Amiibo Back in Stock at My Nintendo Store
Not only are there a bunch of Zelda amiibo back available in the UK and Ireland, but there are a ton of incredibly rare figures now back down to just £12.99. This includes some fan favourites from Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, Majora’s Mask and more. As some of these have been out of print for years, they were typically going for £20-£50 or more on re-sell sites like eBay.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was released on a rocky road last month, bogged down by some troublesome technical problems. After a series of patches, our James took a second look at the sequel, where he said, “neither of these really make Jedi: Survivor’s PC performance good, merely less bad.” Now, developer Respawn continues its mission to lessen the badness with a fifth patch aimed at performance and stability.
Game Freak has already released a number of updates for the newest Pokémon game entries Scarlet and Violet, and it seems the next one will be arriving at some point next week.
As highlighted by Serebii.net, this new patch will resolve a problem tied to a competition issue. The website shares a bit more information about what exactly players can expect:
It’s almost time to see what’s next — PlayStation Showcase broadcasts live next Thursday, 25 May at 3am (BKK/JKT) / 4AM (SG/KL/MNL).
The show will run a bit over an hour, focusing on PS5 and PS VR2 games in development from top studios from around the world. Expect a glimpse at several new creations from PlayStation Studios, as well as spellbinding games from our third-party partners and indie creators.
The live broadcast starts next Thursday, 25 May at 3am (BKK/JKT) / 4AM (SG/KL/MNL) on YouTube and Twitch. Hope to see you there!
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