Category: Video Games

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 – Switch 2 Edition Announced, Includes Free Upgrade For Switch Owners

Set sail on Switch 2 with “enhanced graphics” and more.

Fans of the long-running anime and manga series One Piece can look forward to One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

The Switch 2 version was announced during the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, with a brief trailer revealing it will be made available in fall 2025.

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No Switch 2 “Upgrade Path” For Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Planned

And save data from Switch cannot be transferred.

During this week’s Nintendo Direct broadcast, Square Enix announced it would be bringing Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined to the Switch and Switch 2 in early 2026.

Since then, an FAQ page for this title has gone live on the official Dragon Quest website in Japan, and it’s confirmed there is no upgrade path currently available or planned for the Switch version. Here it is in full:

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In Neurocracy, it’s up to you to solve a murder mystery through the internet’s greatest resource, Wikipedia

You might not think of it as one, but Wikipedia is a game. It has untold numbers of characters and stories, each page an interactive slate with your mouse and hand acting as the choice maker for what you learn next, thus impacting your following choices. This is, admittedly, a bit of a wanky, thinkpiecey way of talking about Wikipedia, so instead of that let’s talk about Neurocracy, a game that could quite easily fool you into thinking it is another version of Wikipedia.

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Vampire Survivors developer Poncle on what it takes to be a good publisher: “Not everything can be a breakout hit”

Getting your game a publishing deal has never been an easy thing to do. Right now, it’s especially hard given that for many publishers, if it doesn’t seem like a guaranteed hit, it likely isn’t something they’ll take on. This is something that Vampire Survivors developer Poncle, or rather the actual person, Luca Galante, takes great issue with, and in a recent interview he spoke more broadly of his issues with publishers, and his thoughts on now being one.

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GOG shares their thoughts on preservation in the face of payment processor crackdowns

In general these days it’s never a good time to release a video game unless you’re Rockstar, but in recent months it’s been made even harder due to numerous payment processors cracking down on digital storefronts like Valve and Itch.io. There’s a host of reasons this is problematic, but one less spoken about how this is also an issue of preservation. GOG, another digital storefront, this one owned by The Witcher developer CD Projekt, is known for their preservation efforts, and in a recent interview they shared a bit of their thoughts in relation to these recent issues regarding payment processors.

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Randy Pitchford Addresses Borderlands 4 Console FOV Slider Complaints: ‘There’s Some Dreams I Have Where an FOV Setting Might Affect Fairness’

Randy Pitchford has responded to complaints about the console version of Borderlands 4 lacking a field of view (FOV) slider, suggesting fairness may have something to do with it.

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S players of Borderlands 4 were shocked to discover not only a lack of a FOV slider in-game, but no motion blur toggle, either. The PC version of Borderlands 4 has settings for both — in the case of FOV you can increase the value in degrees up to 110 for both first-person play and vehicle use, and for motion blur you can change the amount and the quality.

The lack of a FOV slider is the biggest issue right now with Borderlands 4 on console, if anecdotal evidence across the internet is anything to go by, with some complaining that not being able to tweak the FOV value is causing them motion sickness.

“Man, I’ve tried to play it twice today,” said redditor xInsaneAbilityx. “Both times I get that ‘car-sick’ feel after about 15 minutes and have to stop.” “Yeah I’m pretty sensitive to motion sickness and a narrow FOV in first-person makes me really dizzy. Combining that with motion blur just churns my stomach,” added Dallywack3r. “This game feels almost zoomed in, it‘s really not pleasant to play,” said christophlieber.

There are also suggestions the console version of Borderlands 4 lacks a FOV slider in order to maintain certain performance levels. By increasing the FOV, you’re putting the hardware under more strain and potentially impacting things like framerate.

But social media posts from Gearbox development chief Randy Pitchford suggest one of the considerations is fairness.

“Quickie for console friends: FOV settings,” Pitchford began. “There’s some dreams I have where an FOV setting might affect fairness. I can’t really talk about it yet, but I see this is important to you so we’re looking at it.”

Pitchford included a vote in his social media post, which, after nearly 25,000 votes, reveals just how important a FOV slider is to his followers. At the time of this article’s publication, the option “FOV slider or GTFO!” had 72% of the vote.

The outspoken Gearbox boss went on to say players “have no idea what the team and I were planning and how FOV slider might affect fairness with such a thing.”

He added: “That said, I’ve always want to commit to and prioritize what Borderlands should be versus try to turn it into something it should. My hope is for my/our ambitions to be additive, not subtractive.”

So, what is Pitchford actually saying here? The “fairness” quote has caused some confusion. Could it relate to an upcoming PvP mode? If so, why would the PC version have it? Right now, Borderlands 4 is a PvE co-op game, so the line about “fairness” has raised more than a few eyebrows.

Some are wondering if Pitchford is talking about fairness in terms of the performance of the game giving some players an advantage. The higher the FOV, the more the player can see, versus the lower the FOV the more stable the frames are. Perhaps both give some level of advantage?

“What does ‘fairness’ even mean?’ asked redditor buddachickentml. “Basically being impartial to all players without favoritism. Fairness to all,” suggested Wolf-O7. “Funny enough it’s completely backwards though. Because console players aren’t being treated fairly compared to their counterpart on PC. (Especially since this sort of sounds like a PVP mode the way he makes it seem).” Then, from Airaen: “Yeah, how is it fair that PC players can change the FoV and console players can’t?” “Fairness in a PvE game? Will you ban ultrawide monitors?” said on social media user.

Borderlands 4 supports crossplay between all platforms at launch, so Pitchford’s comments are doubly confusing.

As for motion blur, in another social media post Pitchford told console players “we aren’t down with motion blur and do not support it.” He continued: “If you’re seeing what seems to be motion blur, maybe check your television settings for whatever automatic BS it might be doing to your image? It’s not us.”

But again, that comment is confusing given there are motion blur settings in Borderlands 4 on PC.

Whatever Pitchford means here, Borderlands 4 has got off to a big start on Steam. It’s approaching a peak concurrent player count of 300,000 on Valve’s platform, where it is one of the most-played games. No other Borderlands game has come close to that in terms of concurrent player numbers on Steam.

Pitchford declared it impossible to break the Borderlands 4 servers this weekend through sheer weight of player numbers alone — and he’s so confident he’s publicly promised that Borderlands 4 won’t join the long list of big AAA games whose online systems fail at launch.

While Borderlands 4 is off to a big start in terms of player numbers, it’s not entirely plain sailing for Gearbox. The release was marred by complaints about PC performance that have resulted in a ‘mixed’ user review rating on Valve’s platform. The complaints revolve around poor performance even on high powered PCs, with some affected by crashing that makes the game difficult to even start.

In response, Gearbox posted a Borderlands 4 Nvidia Optimization guide on Steam, advising players how to optimize their graphics settings for “better performance and framerates” on PC with the Nvidia app.

Gearbox then issued a piece of advice to PC gamers that to me reads like an effort to prevent players from making knee-jerk reactions to the game’s performance as soon as they’ve changed their settings: “Please note that any time you change any of your graphics settings, your shaders will need to recompile. Please keep playing for at least 15 minutes to see how your PC’s performance has changed.”

If you are delving into Borderlands 4 don’t go without updated hourly SHiFT codes list. We’ve also got a huge interactive map ready to go and a badass Borderlands 4 planner tool courtesy of our buds at Maxroll. Plus check out our expert players’ choices for which character to choose (no one agreed).

Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Still getting dunked on in Dota 2? Don’t worry, even Gabe Newell gets called a noob once a week, apparently

I don’t play online games particularly often, mostly the only ones that I do enjoy are the kind of games I can play with just my friends. People are mean, you see, and I have a sensitive soul, and also I often find them deeply boring conceptually and in practice. Take of that what you will in relation to this story about Dota 2! Moving on swiftly to a topic that I promise connects to this intro, Gabe Newell! He is a co-founder of Valve, and a noted Dota 2 lover. He also, apparently, is someone who is often subjected to ridicule while playing the very same game his company makes.

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The Best Deals Today: AirPods Pro 3, The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy, and More

We’ve rounded up the best deals for Saturday, September 13, below, so don’t miss out on these limited-time offers.

Save 20% Off AirPods Pro 3

If you’re a student, you can save $50 on Apple AirPods Pro 3 before they’re even out! You have to verify your student status with an official ID or receipt using Target Circle, and then you’re free to score this amazing deal. AirPods Pro 3 bring a slight redesign, improved ANC, live translation, and much more. Get all the details on this deal here.

The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy for $49.99

The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy is one of the most underrated games of 2025. This massive game features a whopping 100 different endings to discover, each offering unique content and dialogue. Created by Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi, The Hundred Line is a game any RPG fan will quickly fall in love with.

College Football 26 for $42.99

If you’re like me, you probably spent your entire Saturday watching college football. Today on Amazon, you can score EA Sports College Football 26 for $42.99, which saves you almost $30. This year’s entry packs in many new features that make the college football experience better than ever.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 for $39.99

While the Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles only covered the first season of the anime, The Hinokami Chronicles 2 adapts all the way up to the Infinity Castle arc. This is a really great way to refresh yourself on the anime, especially before watching the first Infinity Castle film in theaters.

Save on the Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy Commander Deck Bundle

This Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy Commander Deck Bundle packs in all 4 decks available, and you can save over $100 this weekend at Amazon. The Final Fantasy collaboration was the biggest in history for MTG, with sets sold out everywhere around launch. If you’ve held out on starting your MTG journey, this is the perfect set to jump in with.

Pre-Order Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Blu-ray

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is finally coming to Blu-ray, and now is your chance to take home this beloved anime. This Complete Blu-ray Box Set includes all ten episodes of the anime across three discs, a special booklet, a storyboard booklet, three animation cel sheets, and a two year anniversary poster. Currently, this set is set to ship out starting on October 23.

Pre-Order Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Switch

Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct featured the reveal of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, a collection that’s part of the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. These games are set to receive enhancements to resolution, UI, and even new storybook content. If you haven’t ever played either game, the Nintendo Switch is going to be the ultimate platform to do so. The best part? This collection is out in just a few weeks, so be sure to get your pre-order in!

Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut for $37

The Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Yakuza 0 is available on sale for $37 this weekend. The Director’s Cut version adds new cutscenes among other features, and it supports 4K resolution at 60FPS.

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle for $136.99

LEGO sets have continued to get more expensive over the years, especially those with more pieces. This 2,660 piece set was the very first set to model Hogwarts Castle and its grounds, making this the perfect gift for any Harry Potter fan.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for $52.38

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is set to finally release this week after years of anticipation. The remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 is $52.38 at Fanatical right now, so PC players can save almost $18 off ahead of launch. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “Between its old-school stealth-action gameplay and engaging spy-thriller story, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater largely succeeds as a faithful, visually impressive remake of the 2004 classic.”