Assuming you’ve already furnished your Steam Deck with a microSD card, your next stop on the accessories train should probably be a docking station. As luck would have it, Ugreen’s nifty 6-in-1 hub/stand combo is currently going extra-cheap, should you take up Amazon’s offer to stack a substantial Prime Day reduction with an additional voucher.
Today is an exciting day for fans of the Asphalt series, as Asphalt Legends Unite comes to expand the legacy of Asphalt 9: Legends, which brings a slew of new features and finally breaks down the barriers by bringing cross-play for all platforms – it’s an update so big, so transformative that we changed the name of the whole game.
Cross-play will allow you to race against your friends, no matter what their choice of platform is, and deliver a truly global competitive experience for all. This is the first time we’re bringing cross-play for the main Asphalt series, so we also took the time to bring something truly innovative and exciting for our players: a brand-new co-op mode, Team Pursuit.
With Team Pursuit, players can race for the first time in a team-based game mode, taking the role of Syndicate Drivers or Security Agents. The new game mode will task the Security Team with taking out the Syndicate Drivers before the time expires. If they fail to perform 5 Takedowns before the time expires, then the Syndicate Drivers win and live to race another day.
Both teams will have to outdo each other, by either relying on team tactics or individual brilliance. It’s also a complete break from the norm, as racing towards the finish is not the goal anymore, which opens up a whole new dimension of play. Quick brakes to maneuver behind a chasing enemy are as valid a tactic as outracing your opponents.
It will be also one of the few occasions our players will have a chance to put themselves behind the wheel of our Security cars. These souped-up versions of their street legal counterparts also have a few new tricks hidden in their sleeves. All the Security cars will be fitted with a new Nitro Boost, specifically built to help ram your opposition into submission. Security Nitro will be significantly shorter but allow for a faster charging time and more aggressive use. With increased stats and a mean nitro, the Security team will be something to reckon with.
On the opposite corner, we’ll have the Syndicate Drivers, whose sole purpose is to use all their speed and guile to survive. A handpicked selection of rides will be available on free try, to take on the security team. Feel free to pick your favorite rides, as the Security team’s cars will automatically be adjusted to whatever cars the Syndicate will be using. But be warned… if you choose the fastest cars, so will the security team!
As a team, the Syndicate Drivers will also share a total of 5 lives. Although each driver will have a maximum of 2 lives each, if the Security team manages to make 5 takedowns it will be game over! It will be critical to coordinate with your teammates to make the best out of those chances.
The whole team is excited about unveiling our first co-op mode with our players, as this game mode has been floating around the studio as a concept for a few years now, and we even had some community motivation to help goad us on. Just as we were finalizing our plans for cross-platform, one of our content creators, Admega, approached us to set up his own event using a special version of our private lobbies for him to play with his community.
With some creative use of visual layers, he managed to conjure up a good old fashioned cops’n’robbers game mode during a live stream that everyone really enjoyed. Those infectious good vibes during the stream were the final push we needed to take the project from dream to reality. After all, we finally had all the final puzzle pieces in place, with cross-play, friends lists and parties all coming. This was the perfect storm, and we couldn’t miss the boat, so the entire team really put in the extra effort to bring this exciting new mode to our players early, and just to give us yet another reason why Asphalt Legends Unite will be something you won’t want to miss.
Being such a brand-new mode, we’ll also be paying close attention to our community, sharing in their first impressions and having a feel of how it plays out. For launch, we’ll want to make sure our matches and matchmaking feel as smooth and quick as possible, so players will be randomly assigned to either team, allowing them to get a quicker taste of the action. Queueing with friends and parties will be coming in a future update, so worry not, you’ll soon be able to rally your friends together for some Mayhem!
The release of Asphalt Legends Unite will still offer you plenty of chances to play with your friends. After all, the era of cross-platform also comes with a renewed focus on multiplayer, as not only will our Multiplayer mode come with a revamp but Unite will also bring friends lists and Private Lobbies. This means you’ll finally be able to figure out who’s the king of the track amongst your Xbox friend lists, with no excuses! You’ll be able to race any car in your garage, on the track of your choice, with no fuel involved and up to 8 players.
And to welcome all your new friends into the game, we’ll have a special welcome package you can claim just by logging in during our inaugural seasons. Now the real question is… would you rather hunt with the Security team or run with the Syndicate Drivers?
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Good on you, Sega.
Sega has announced that it has taken legal action against an individual committing consistent harassment against one of its employees (thanks, Automaton).
In a post on its Japanese corporate site, Sega explained that it had been in contact with the individual in question for some time, but after the harassment had not improved, the firm was forced to take legal action.
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Larian Studios may finally be adding everyone’s favorite bard Alfira to the Baldur’s Gate 3 party upon the release of Patch 7 in September 2024.
Though not wholly confirmed, the patch notes released July 16 said Larian “may have also let a certain bard now join the party as a controllable character if there’s an empty slot, temporarily, of course.”
Fans have been calling upon the studio to make Alfira a recruitable companion since Baldur’s Gate 3’s launch in August 2023 but this tease has reignited the chatter. “OMG, Alfira!?,” asked TitanMK0 on Reddit.
A tiefling bard encountered during Act 1 of Baldur’s Gate 3, Alfira tasks the party with helping her compose a song. She may be briefly involved later in the story, including in one particularly dark quest, but doesn’t play a huge role in the overall plot.
She became a fan favorite despite this, and as reported by Dexerto, players are already plotting how to keep her in the party for good despite Larian’s warning the bard will only be available “temporarily.”
As has been the case with other characters, “I’m giving it three days before glitchers figure out how to keep her in the party permanently,” KingdomOfZeal said on Reddit. “Larian may as well add dialogue and quests for her.”
Even if they can’t, Bucket_Of_Magic notes her addition is “prime real estate for mods,” because if Larian adds her as a playable character it has “already laid the foundation.”
While mods would normally be great news for PC players and a harsh reality for those on console, Larian is emitting this divide with Patch 7’s headline feature: official mod support on all platforms.
No specific release date beyond “September 2024” has been shared for the update, potentially Baldur’s Gate 3’s final major patch, but the studio will likely share it soon. Once all is said and done, however, Larian is leaving behind the game, franchise, and Dungeons & Dragons altogether to create something new.
In our 10/10 review of the game, IGN said: “With crunchy, tactical RPG combat, a memorable story with complex characters, highly polished cinematic presentation, and a world that always rewards exploration and creativity, Baldur’s Gate 3 is the new high-water mark for CRPGs.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.
A few months back I got my hands on an MSI Thin GF63, largely for an overdue look at the RTX 4050 within. Since then, this slimline gaming laptop has elbowed its way into more regular use within the Archer household, particularly when I have portable PC needs that the Steam Deck can’t quite satisfy. Now you too can get one on the cheap, by way of a chunky Prime Day discount – and as if God himself was calling me a loser nerd, it’s the significantly brawnier RTX 4060 model to boot.
Prime Day ends today, so act fast to secure everything PlayStation at discount prices. The sale runs from July 16-17, with different deals on day two that you won’t want to miss. There are huge offers on the best SSDs for PS5, the latest PS5 exclusives, controllers, headsets, monitors, and more. To take advantage of these deals, you need to be a Prime member—consider signing up for a 30-day free trial before the sale ends today.
PS5 games are getting bigger every year, with titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 rumored to require around 300GB of storage for all its content—multiplayer, zombies, campaign, and Warzone. This could take up half of your PS5’s base storage, depending on your model. To avoid constantly installing and uninstalling games, take advantage of SSD deals during Prime Day.
SSD prices have been rising in 2024, making now the perfect time to buy with significant discounts available. Today only, you can get a Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD with a pre-installed heatsink for 45% off. If you need a heatsink, we recommend pairing your SSD with this one and following our install guide. You’ll never have to worry about storage space again. There are plenty more great options in the sale as well, so don’t miss out
I’m personally looking for even more games to play on my PS5 going into the second half of the year, so I’ve tracked down the best deals on PlayStation games for Prime Day. There are some great offers up for grabs as well, with my personal favorites including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Elden Ring, Persona 3 Reload, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and God of War: Ragnarok all getting big price cuts for the shopping event.
Gaming monitors have advanced significantly in recent years, offering more options at more affordable prices. Prime Day is the perfect time to save on some of the best monitors for PS5 and complete or upgrade your setup. One of the best deals is the AOC Agon PRO AG324UX 32” Gaming Monitor, now just $499 during the Prime Day sale.
This 32-inch monitor boasts HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K resolution, and a 144Hz refresh rate with a 1ms response time, making it perfect for PS5 and a great investment at this price. If you’re content with 1440p instead of 4K, the 27-inch version is also discounted to $249.99, offering another huge discount.
The PlayStation Portal is essentially a DualSense controller with an 8-inch LCD screen in the middle. It allows you to stream games from your PS5 at up to 60fps with a 1080p resolution, providing a sharp display given the screen size. This device lets you play your PS5 games from anywhere in your home, or even away from home if you have a solid internet connection. If you’ve already secured one in 2024, here are some great accessories to consider.
Big news, my pick of the best PS5 headsets is on sale for Prime Day 2024. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless is down to just $134.99 in the sale, a significant drop from its $179.99 list price. While there are plenty of gaming headset deals for Prime Day this year, I personally love this headset and use it at home during every multiplayer session on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, or just when chatting over Discord.
It features a fabulous out-of-the-box audio setup and an extremely generous battery life which is good for lazy gamers like myself. With top tier audio quality and comfort without an eye-watering price tag, this is the best wireless gaming headset to buy during the Prime Day sales. It got a 9/10 IGN, with reviewer Matt Adler stating: “Simultaneous Bluetooth audio, improved battery life, and a lighter design make the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 the midrange headset to beat.”
The best racing wheels for PS5 put you right in the driver’s seat for games like Gran Turismo 7 and F1 24. Sure, a PS5 controller gets the job done, but there’s nothing like the exhilarating rumble of a racing wheel to make you feel like you’re tearing up the track. Get ready for an immersive, heart-pounding experience as you burn rubber on the virtual asphalt.
Let me get the bad news out the way first, DualSense controllers are not on sale for Prime Day this year. I know, it’s disappointing, especially when we’ve seen a reasonable offer on the controllers pretty consistently during the Prime Day sales over the past few years. But, that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to discuss. Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller is down to $69.99 for Prime Day. That’s a $30 discount for Prime members, and well worth considering if you want to play PS5 games handheld via streaming but don’t want to shell out for the PlayStation Portal.
Prime Day often lacks the punchy console deals that we often see during long Black Friday sales. For example, last year saw the launch of the PS5 Slim which Sony quickly bundled with Spider-Man 2 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and knocked $50 off the list price.
That was the most popular deal of Black Friday, and a good indicator that it’s worth waiting on a decent console deal. It’s also worth keeping in mind potential mid-gen refreshes like the PS5 Pro, which could usher in bundle deals or price drops for every other PS5 when it launches. There’s lots to consider, but for now I think it’s safe to say it’s better waiting for Black Friday to buy a console.
PS5 Pro feels like it’s been officially announced, but in reality it’s currently heavily rumored. Earlier this year nalysts reported to CNBC it’s anticipated Sony will release a ‘Pro’ variant of the PS5 in the latter half of 2024. Insider Gaming also reported that the PS5 Pro is “aiming for a tentative holiday 2024 release.” So should you wait for the PS5 Pro before buying anything?
If you’re waiting on buying a PS5 console in general, possibly; if you’re willing to spend a rumored ~$600 on a video game console. Otherwise, the standard PS5 will do you just fine and all of the deals we’ve mentioned in this article will work for both iterations of the console, so there’s no need to wait for the next mid-gen refresh. Should you wait for the PS6? Also no.
PS5 has a slew of interesting accessory options, but the must-haves are dependant on your playstyle. If you’re a single player guru who sticks to 200 hour Elden Ring playthroughs, then it’s unlikely you want a top of the line gaming headset for comms on Warzone. But, if multiplayer is more your vibe, then by all means shell out $100+ for the best headset possible. Personally, an SSD is the must-have accessory for PS5, as it’ll relieve so must stress and time in the longrun, especially with how big games are getting. Otherwise, my next best suggestion is a premium controller like the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro or DualSense Edge, but only if they’re on sale.
Prime Day is a great opportunity to save some serious cash on your favorite hobbies, at least in my view. The annual summer sale features discounts on thousands of items, with new lightning deals every hour that you won’t want to miss.
As one of the biggest sales events outside of Black Friday, it attracts many companies, including those outside of Amazon, offering exclusive discounts available only on Prime Day. If you’re already a Prime member, you can access the sale without much bother. But, there’s also a free 30-day trial if you’re intrigued and just want to check out some of the new discounts.
Prime Day is absolutely one of the best times to buy physical video games, and although you might not find discounts on a new PS5, there are still plenty of deals to check out. Some of my favorite Nintendo Switch games are on sale, and if you’d ever consider PlayStation’s rival, there are some great Prime Day Xbox deals. Amazon is even offering a “no console required” Xbox streaming bundle.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
When Clickolding – a vaguely Inscryption-y sub-hour dread droplet – opens, you’re sitting on a bed across from a man wearing a mask that looks like someone gave up halfway through carving an Easter Island statue of Joe Camel, stuck a pair of googly eyes on it, then went to cry in the corner at what they’d created.
In your hand is a clicker counter. Moose-face stares. What do those eyes convey? Patience? Intent? Longing? If nothing else, they betray a deep certainty that whatever else happens, you’re going to click. If you stop clicking for a moment, a prompt appears in the corner telling you the controls. At least, I think it’s a prompt, because it might actually be a threat.
Left click to click. He’d like you to click 1000 times, please.
The party starts this October.
At its recent Direct, Nintendo announced Super Mario Party Jamboree – a brand new Mario Party title coming to the Switch on 17th October 2024.
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Following a major update in May.
Nintendo has announced a new update for Splatoon 3, following its big 8.0.0 update in May. This new update will officially bump the third entry up to Version 8.1.0.
According to Nintendo’s support page it comes loaded with changes to player controls, changes to multiplayer, some “other” changes and also multiple bug fixes. It should be live soon.
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This year’s Summer Sale lights up PlayStation Store from tomorrow, Wednesday, July 17. With hundreds of titles on offer for a limited time*, it’s your chance to plan your next great adventure, discover a new favorite series, and more. That includes the likes of FromSoftware’s critically-acclaimed Elden Ring (30% off), the frantic action of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III – Cross-Gen Edition (45% off) and taking your first steps into a wizarding world with Hogwarts Legacy (60% off).
There’s such a high number of discounted games, we couldn’t fit them all in here. Browse a selection of titles below, then head to PlayStation Store when the promotion begins to find out your regional discount.
*PlayStation Store’s Summer Sale runs from 00.00am PDT/BST/JST Wednesday, July 17, until 23.59pm PDT/BST/JST on Wednesday, August 14. Some games will be removed from the promotion early. Check a game’s PlayStation Store page for its end date.
