Behind its DLC microtransactions, Dragon’s Dogma 2’s most divisive element is arguably Dragonsplague, the pawn-infecting sickness that your AI companions can catch while questing online and may eventually drive them to murder entire settlements’ worth of NPCs.
It’s also out on Switch.
Pie for Breakfast and Mega Cat Studios have today launched their brand new retro-style adventure game Kudzu. Heavily inspired by classic Zelda — particularly the Oracle games and Link’s Awakening — you can nab this title on the Switch eShop or Game Boy.
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Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview releasing to the Alpha ring today.
It’s important we note that some updates made to these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles. We will continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal or behind the scenes, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device.
Details can be found below!
Thanks to all the great feedback Xbox Insiders provide and the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented with this build:
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While known issues may have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes, they are not being ignored! However, it may take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. If you experience any of these issues, we ask that you please follow any guidance provided and file feedback with Report a Problem.
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As always, be sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of any issues you encounter. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.
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Major League Baseball’s 2024 season has begun, and MLB The Show 24 is bringing you more content to live out your baseball dreams.
The award-winning Storylines mode* transports you into baseball’s past, allowing you to relive iconic moments with unsung heroes of the diamond. Experience career-defining moments through a combination of immersive gameplay and visual storytelling.
MLB The Show 24 continues to put history into your hands in Storylines: Negro Leagues Season 2 with the addition of 3 newly introduced Negro Leagues Legends. Starting today, play your way through the careers of Larry Doby, Leon Day, and José Méndez in Storylines: Negro Leagues – Season 2 and celebrate these barrier breakers and their contributions to the game that still resonates beyond baseball today.
Seasons Awards Drop 2 Program** features players from the Topps Now Series and Season Awards Series. Step up to the plate as Milwaukee Brewers top-prospect Jackson Chourio as he made his MLB debut, or take the mound as the Pittsburgh Pirates newest ace Jared Jones when he racked up 10 strikeouts in 5.2 innings in his MLB debut. Relive these Moments and more in the Season Awards Drop 2 Program.
Season Awards Pack—Drop 2 contains one Diamond player item from the Season Awards Series and Topps Now Series player items. It is available today in the Show Shop for 30,000 Stubs and is limited to 5 packs per player.
The all-new Pipeline Series features some of the MLB’s top prospects for the 2024 season. Get your first look at the Pipeline Series players in Pipeline Pack 1 and Headliners Choice Pack 7. Be sure to watch for even more Pipeline Series player items in MLB The Show 24.
MLB Pipeline Pack 1 lets you choose 1 Diamond player item from one of two tiers: Rare (92 OVR) and Base (89 OVR). Find the MLB Pipeline Pack 1 in the Show Shop today for 40,000 Stubs with a three-pack per player limit.
Rare Round:
Base Round:
Headliners Choice Pack 7 features the Chicago Cubs first-round draft pick in Pipeline Series, Matt Shaw. Available today in the Show Shop, Headliners Choice Pack 7 costs 35,000 Stubs and is limited to 3 packs per player.
If you missed finding any of the hidden eggs in the Egg Hunt Program, don’t worry. A new goal in the Egg Hunt Conquest Map lets you earn 25 Jelly Bean vouchers, which can be redeemed for Exchange Items.
Earn official gear like bats, balls, and jerseys authentically signed by some of your favorite players by taking on Challenge of the Week 4, available in Quick Play. Check out this week’s amazing Challenge of the Week Rewards.
Alongside today’s content update is the newest Roster Update focused on Transactions intended to align your MLB The Show 24 rosters with the current MLB rosters.
Roster Updates focusing on Transactions will occur weekly, while updates focusing on attributes will occur every three weeks throughout the season. The first attribute update of the season is currently scheduled for Friday, April 26.
Unlock your moment and own MLB The Show 24 today.
*Internet connection is required to play Storylines mode.
**Internet connection is required to play Diamond Dynasty mode and to redeem rewards.
Helldivers 2 is getting a new premium warbond next week, offering some explosive new options to take into battle, aim at an enemy bug or robot, and then accidentally kill your entire squad by mistake. Or maybe that’ll just be me.
Relic Entertainment, the freshly-independent developers of Company of Heroes, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War and Age of Empires IV, have confirmed a number of job losses. The layoffs come just a week after the studio announced their sale from former owners Sega, returning them to independence after two decades.
Looking good!
When Nintendo announced that the Super Nintendo World attraction in Japan would be receiving a Donkey Kong expansion in Spring 2024, our hearts nearly leapt out of our chests.
Well, it’s Spring 2024 uh, now, so it must be nearing completion, right? Right. Judging from the above footage recorded by YouTube channel L.C.A.STUDIOS (USJ Information Bureau), the expansion looks like it’s basically done at this point, with the flagship rollercoaster ride being tested to ensure its safety.
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Last week, we asked you to showcase the best weapons and armor Rise of the Ronin has to offer using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:
Call_me_xavii shares a ronin in full samurai armor
gill_mackay shares a ronin with a bladed pole standing in front of a fire
_alexMadeira shares a ronin drawing their blade posing for battle
Marka_game shares a ronin with a pointed rifle in hand in front of some cherry blossoms
Xelod93 shares a ronin in full dark red armor with a demon mask
Sayaka693518 shares a ronin dancing with a bladed weapon in a field of flowers
Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?
THEME: Dragon’s Dogma 2
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on April 10, 2024
Next week, show off the once-in-a-lifetime encounters on your fantasy journey. Share epic quests and moments from Dragon’s Dogma 2 using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.
Like many video games, ones from Nintendo don’t come cheap. This was especially true when The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was revealed to be $69.99 on release, a whole $10 more expensive than other Switch titles. However, this doesn’t mean there aren’t deals to be had for Nintendo fans. In fact, there are plenty of sales on games, Switch consoles, and various accessories that are worth checking out throughout the year, and we’ve made sure to gather the very best going on at the moment below.
You can also follow @IGNDeals on Twitter or Threads for even more updates on the latest discounts, or check out all our handpicked Switch deals just below.
At the moment, there are quite a few Switch games discounted that are worth picking up. Some of our favorite deals right now are on some of last year’s biggest hits, like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Super Mario RPG. Both of those are currently discounted at Walmart, as seen above, but The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is also discounted there (down to $50.88). You can check out that deal and more at the links below.
More Switch Video Game Deals
Right now, you can save a few bucks on some Switch OLED models at Walmart. The standard model with Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Con, the White model, and the Mario Red model are all marked down at the moment, so if you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to pick one up, now’s a great time!
The best Switch SD card should be fast, reliable, and as future-proof as possible. That last one is important, as it’s quite likely we’ll be getting a Switch successor / the next Nintendo console within the next year or so (if rumors are to be believed). Therefore, you’re going to want to opt for the latest in SD card tech, which is a micro SDXC UHS-I U3 A2 V30 memory card. That’s a lot of random letters, so to save you a bit of time we’ve left our top suggestions and deals just below for your convenience. To see even more SD card deals, make sure to check out our roundup of the best SD card deals.
More Switch Micro SD Card Deals
While an outstanding deal might not always be available at the time of searching, there are still some incredibly affordable Switch-related products out there if you look hard enough. You can see our favorite budget to best items here, including deals on the best Switch micro SD Card, power banks, and an affordable Switch Pro controller alternative.
More Switch Budget to Best Picks
With these, you’ll have a detailed overview of Hyrule, a helpful walkthrough to get you through the game, and much more. Not only that, but they have gorgeous covers as well, especially the Collector’s Edition. The Standard Edition has an MSRP of $29.99 but is on sale for $18.74, and the Collector’s Edition normally runs for $44.99, but you can get it for $26.85. Plus, if you want to complete the set, the Breath of the Wild guidebook is also down to $22.49 right now as well.
The short answer is that you should buy a Nintendo Switch whenever there’s any kind of sale, regardless of the time of year. Amazon will likely offer the same console bundles on any other sale as it will on Black Friday, so there’s no real reason to wait if you’re in need of a Nintendo Switch.
That being said, there are sometimes some unique bundles and promotions during Black Friday that you won’t find any other time of the year. They usually includes additional games (like the infamous Mario Kart 8 bundle) or accessories for free, but quantities tend to be limited. As always, do your research into the seller before you make a purchase.
Where to Buy a Nintendo Switch in 2024
With how expensive gaming is getting in 2024, we’re trying to save you as much money as possible on the games and other tech you actually want to buy. We’ve got great deal roundups available for all major platforms such as PlayStation and Xbox, and keep these updated daily with brand-new offers. If you’re trying to keep costs down while maintaining your favorite hobby, stay tuned for more incredible discounts.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
