Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been hit with a delay that will see its PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S launch pushed to sometime in the second half of 2024.
It’s a sizable delay that Focus Entertainment delivered as part of an update today. The previous plan was to see developer Saber Interactive release Space Marine 2 sometime before 2023 came to a close. Now, a few days into the third week of November, a delay isn’t much of a surprise.
Focus says it moved to delay the project due to its desire to provide players with a high-quality experience.
“The game is now poised to ship in the second half of 2024, to provide the time needed to properly polish the game and to ensure the best possible experience,” Focus said in a statement. “Focus Entertainment is committed to releasing a game that is of the highest quality and that exceeds the expectations of the countless fans of the franchise. Space Marine 2 has already accumulated over a million wish lists to date.”
On the upside, Focus says fans can expect to see a Space Marine 2 release date announcement arrive in “early December.” It’s not quite clear when the date will be announced, but with The Game Awards 2023 set to take place on December 7, it might be a safe bet to expect the news then.
For more on Space Marine 2, be sure to check out our Gamescom preview, where we got a closer look at how its Chainsword combat will blend with the over-the-shoulder shooter action.
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At school I was always being told to listen better and speak more clearly. Perhaps if I’d been able to bring the Logitech G Pro X Wireless headset into Maths class, Mrs Drown wouldn’t have given me such a hard time over my quadratic equations. The wired G Pro X is RPS’ official pick for the best premium gaming headset, and right now you can grab the wireless version for a much more attainable price.
21st November 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s debut on N64. In honour of the occasion, we’re republishing our reader-ranked list of every Zelda game. Does Ocarina still hold up? Oh yes, but you can find out how it rates against the latest entries in this here ranking. Enjoy!
Remember, this list is dynamic and governed in real-time by each game’s User Rating on our games database. Therefore, it is subject to change even after publication!
If you want to take full advantage of your PS5, you’ll need a quality headset that can properly leverage the console’s advanced audio capabilities. Fancy visuals and lightning-fast loading times won’t mean much if your eardrums are wading through muddy sonic textures, or your buddies on the other end of your microphone can’t hear you.
The best PS5 headsets deliver clear, crisp, and all-round excellent audio performance. They take full advantage of the PS5’s next-gen 3D audio tech and many offer premium features like active noise cancellation. If you like tinkering with sound profiles to get your headset exactly to your liking, EQ adjustment support is essential. If you’re big on multiplayer, prioritize a solid microphone and wide soundstage. Or if comfort’s your priority, make sure to get a well-padded headset that can be worn for hours at a time.
The very best PS5 headsets will cost you a pretty penny, even with the Black Friday deals going on right now. But for that cost, they offer sound quality that would make an audiophile weak at the knees, as well as heaps of extra features and functionality. But you don’t need to empty your wallet. Even budget options can hold their own and will undoubtedly provide a better audio experience than your TV speakers.
Noise cancellation struggles to block high pitches
Fabulous audio quality and comfort without an eye-watering price tag, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless is the best wireless PS5 headset. Out of the box, the sound is nicely bass-heavy with a reasonably wide soundstage. It’s able to take full advantage of the PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech, one of the console’s flagship features that situates sounds in an immersive 360-degree space around your ears.
The microphone, although dinky and retractable, is beefer than it might appear. It’s crisper and louder than many other headsets you’ll find at this price point, and it does a particularly good job of canceling out background noise like chatter and whirring fans. Aall of this can be easily adjusted using the robust EQ controls accessed through a PC companion app, which makes experimenting with different settings a breeze.
The icing on the cake is the Arctis Nova 7P’s battery life. It can easily top more than 30 hours and will get back to full juice in a couple of hours of charging. Throw in PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile compatibility through a USB-C dongle or Bluetooth, and this is a quality catch-all headset that will last.
If you’re after excellent audio quality but would rather be wired to your PS5, consider the EPOS H6Pro. With a wide soundstage and even range, anything you throw at this headset – from lush orchestras to the multi-layered audio effects – sounds pretty darn excellent. The microphone is loud and clear, too, although tends to accentuate the highs of your voice.
It’s also fabulously comfortable, with big, thick cushions around the ear cups that provide plenty of support without getting too hot. The large volume dial is a nice touch, as is the detachable magnetic microphone. Combined with the headset’s sleek, semi-minimalist design, the H6Pro can serve as a handy pair of headphones for on-the-go music listening as well as gaming.
Bear in mind the H6Pro comes in both open- and closed-back variants. You’ll enjoy better ventilation from the open-back version, while the closed-back will better isolate your ears from outside noise and stop the sound from your headset leaking out. We’d opt for the closed-back.
The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core is the exception to the rule among budget wireless headsets: a sub-$100 pair of cans with good enough audio quality to make the extra cost of their wireless connectivity worthwhile. The 40mm drivers are solid and workmanlike, even if they suffer from scooped mids, and the microphone will pick up your voice with all the clarity you’d need for gaming with your buddies.
Outside of a volume wheel, which is still something of a rarity among cheaper headsets, you’re not getting a lot in the way of features. The headband is sturdy thanks to an inner metal frame, the headset doesn’t pinch too tightly around the noggin, and the battery lasts around 17 hours before needing a charge. There’s nothing flashy here, but you’ll struggle to find another wireless headset that can top the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core at this price.
To save even more money on your budget PS5 headset, consider a wired option. The Astro A10 may not be a looker, but its 33mm drivers are surprisingly full-bodied for a headset of this price, and the clarity of its microphone far outpaces that of even more premium headsets. Add in the handy volume control mounted on the connecting cable, and you’ve got all the essentials.
The real draw, though, is its ruggedness. This is a headset that can take a beating. The plastic ear cups are bulky but solid, and even the headband can bend in surprising directions without snapping. It’s made to last and is the perfect headset for throwing in the bottom of a backpack or tossing across the coach.
There are a few compromises: there are no EQ options (fairly standard within this price range), the ear cups are small and will likely squish those with bigger ears, and although it’s durable, the cushions around the headband don’t offer much support. But for solid audio quality at a reasonable price, the A10 a simple but effective PS5 headset.
If you’d prefer to sit in front of your PS5 without a tight headband clamping your head, check out the Sony Inzone Buds. These wireless earbuds are lightweight, comfortable, and secure. They also have heaps of extra features over many other wireless gaming headsets: remappable gesture controls for muting the mic and adjusting volume, granular spatial sound controls, and active noise cancellation.
There are no issues with lag here – a problem from which many early wireless earbuds suffered. And while the audio quality won’t match that of a similarly priced over-ear headset, it’s good enough that the Inzone Buds can double as your regular music earbuds, too.
While the Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed used to be our favorite wireless earbuds, the Sony Inzone Buds have topped them thanks in large part to their generous battery life of around 12 hours. The extra juice stored in their charging case means you’ll rarely need to worry about keeping them charged. They’re the kind of earbuds you can sling next to your TV, or at the bottom of your bag, and forget about.
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro features what is arguably the best microphone among all the headsets in its price range. Combine that with a generous soundstage that accurately captures the width of the virtual audio around you, and it’s particularly well-tailored to multiplayer gaming.
Razer’s 50mm Triforce drivers sound as rich as you’d expect – singing in the mids particularly – and the quality of the headset’s build can’t be faulted. Everything from the stitching around the headband to the casing of the ear cups to the built-in pop filter of the microphone signals its premium finish. And don’t worry, those spindly arms connecting the headband and ear cups aren’t nearly as fragile as they may look.
It’s rounded off by a mammoth 70-hour advertised battery life, which seems to be accurate from our testing, and chunky cushions over the ear cups and headband made from a breathable fabric mesh. Plus, the tonal range of the drivers makes it fantastic for other kinds of media besides gaming, from podcasts to music. A very comprehensive headset indeed.
The official PlayStation headset that launched alongside the PS5, the Sony Pulse 3D has been explicitly designed to show off the console’s next-gen audio capabilities. It does that very well, particularly when it comes to the PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech, the virtual surround sound system designed to enhance positional audio feedback – think footsteps in a distant corridor, or an NPC talking to you from behind.
Even without that surround sound engaged, the Pulse 3D is a well-performing headset with a wide soundstage. The rounded, well-padded leatherette ear cups are wider than they look, although they can get a tad warm after continuous use. It’s lightweight, too, and the slick white-black color scheme perfectly fits the PS5 hardware.
A pair of noise-canceling microphones are built into the headset’s ear cups. They work fine and audio comes through loud and clear, though they struggle to completely isolate and eliminate background noise. For the most part, that won’t be a problem, but consider warning your multiplayer buddies if you’re ever playing while someone is vacuuming nearby.
Another official Sony headset, the Inzone H9 differs from the cheaper Sony Pulse 3D in one main aspect: active noise cancellation. It’s the headset’s big draw, which it pulls off wonderfully, blocking out ambient surrounding sounds as well as higher-pitched whirs from fans, TVs, or loud cars. An extra Ambient Sound mode that allows nearby sounds to pass through is handy for keeping conversations going without needing to press pause.
The cans themselves don’t rival Sony’s dedicated music headphones, like the WH-1000XM5, but with a reasonably wide soundstage and respectable bass output, plus the fact they handle the PS5’s 3D audio tech as deftly as the Pulse 3D, there’s little to complain about. Again, though, don’t expect to be blown away by the microphone. It’s serviceable but standard, and you may find yourself cranking its output so your friends on the other end can hear you.
The cream of the crop. The pick of the litter. La crème de la crème. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is simply superb. Plenty wide and rich across all registers, and especially punchy in the bass, nothing is lost coming through these 40mm drivers. The extendable microphone is clear and loud, and it does a reasonable job cutting out background noise in loud environments. And, of course, the headset’s fully compatible with the PS5’s Tempest 3D audio.
The accompanying Base Station (that small rounded black block that sits in front of your TV) can be used to flick between EQ settings on the fly but is most impressive for its battery charging. With two batteries included in the box, you can leave one juicing up while the other powers the headset, meaning you’ll never be left high and dry. The leatherette is plush, the elasticated headband snug but not tight, and the cups seal comfortably around the ears.
While the Audeze Maxwell is another popular premium headset among PS5 audiophiles, we favor the Arctis Nova Pro for its active noise cancellation and dual connectivity, which lets you listen to your PS5 along with audio from another source, like a podcast on your phone. It costs a pretty penny, but the audio quality is worth it. And with the extendable microphone slotting neatly back into the headset, it can double as a very capable pair of music headphones.
How we picked the best PS5 headsets
All the headsets on this list were hands-on tested across several weeks of active use. We put each one through its paces across several games and genres to see how their overall audio performance fared. We also tested any extra functionality they offered, such as EQ adjustments, active noise cancellation, and battery life.
When choosing the headsets to include on this list, we looked for those that offer excellent audio quality, comfort, and durability for a reasonable price. Some are budget options, others will take a big chunk from your wallet, but we reckon all of them warrant their price tag. It’s up to you to decide whether the pricier picks are necessary for your purposes, or if you’ll get along just fine with a more affordable headset.
FAQ
Which headsets do PS5 streamers use?
Rather than headsets, many streamers use standalone microphones and headphones as they tend to support higher audio fidelity. Those who use headsets will usually pick pairs that feature robust, clear microphones to ensure their voice is broadcast to their audience at a high quality, like the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
What is the best budget gaming headset for PS5?
We reckon the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless is the best budget wireless headset for PS5 because of its great audio quality and sub-$100 price tag. If you’re looking to save even more money, it might be wise to consider the Astro A10. Although a wired headset, its speakers are full-bodied, its microphone is surprisingly robust, and its build quality is excellent.
Is Sony Pulse 3D worth it?
The Sony Pulse 3D does a good job showing off the PS5’s next-gen 3D audio tech, whereby noises and sounds are emulated to appear in a 360-degree space around your ears. It’s straightforward to set up, comfortable, and surprisingly affordable for an official PlayStation headset. A great choice if you want to see exactly what the PS5’s 3D audio can do.
Callum Bains is a freelance tech contributor and writer for IGN, with work seen on MSN, Yahoo and more.
There’s no shortage of great deals during this year’s Black Friday sales, and for a limited time you can pick up dozens of great Nintendo Switch games at a steep discount. Whether you’re looking to purchase a gift for someone for the holidays, or add something to your personal library, there are fantastic deals happening right now at Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop, and more.
Nintendo Switch Black Friday Game Deals at Best Buy
The Black Friday Best Buy deals are in full effect, and include some steep discounts on Nintendo Switch games, accessories, and more.
Nintendo Switch Black Friday Game Deals at Amazon
Amazon’s Black Friday sale has some standout sales on Nintendo Switch games this year including the lowest price we’ve seen on Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, and a nice discount on the recently released Sonic Superstars.
Nintendo Switch Black Friday Game Deals at GameStop
There are some great deals for the GameStop Black Friday sale this year, including up to 50% off dozens of games, including some standout Nintendo Switch titles such as Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Bravely Default II, and more. Plus, if you order online and pickup in store, you’ll get an additional $5 off your order. This additional savings can be used multiple times, so if you’re planning to pick up multiple games, it’s a great idea to order each one separately to receive the discount.
Nintendo Switch Black Friday Digital Game Deals on the Nintendo eShop
If you prefer the convenience of digital games, there are dozens of great Black Friday eShop deals happening right now including sales on Nintendo first party games, Capcom games, Warner Bros. games, and more. You can take advantage of these sales through 12/3 at 11:59 PM PT.
Where to Buy Nintendo Switch Games on Black Friday
Just about every retailer has Black Friday deals on Nintendo Switch games this year, including sales on popular games like Super Mario Odyssey, Fire Emblem Engage, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Octopath Traveler II, and many more, available both in store and online. Of course, you’ll find deals at all of the big box retailers like Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and Target, but there are also great deals to be had over at Amazon and on the Nintendo Store.
The Nintendo eShop is a great option if you prefer the convenience of digital games, as you don’t have to worry about swapping cartridges or potentially losing them. Not only can you find dozens of great games on sale this year during the Nintendo Black Friday eShop sale, but you can even double dip on these deals by purchasing Nintendo eShop gift cards from other retailers, which also happen to be on sale this year for Black Friday. It’s like a deal within a deal — dealception.
Be sure to check out our full roundup of Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals for savings on consoles, accessories, Nintendo Switch Online memberships, and more.
Matthew Adler is a Commerce, Features, Guides, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on the site formerly known as Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.
Let’s face it, wires are a necessary evil at best, and we should strive to avoid them as much as possible. They get tangled, they trip you up, and they’re generally a nuisance. No wonder Darth Vader was grumpy all the time. He was full of wires.
Few manufacturers understand this better than Logitech, whose G915 Lightspeed Wireless keyboard has been the ideal way to type without tethers for years. It combines a slim yet robust build quality with wonderfully tactile keys, incredibly fast response times, respectable battery life, and a truly standout volume wheel. Perhaps for that reason, the G915 Lightspeed has also maintained its lofty price point, with an RRP of around £220. But as part of Amazon’s Black Friday sale, you can currently grab the best wireless keyboard for almost half price. It’s currently available for £125 in the UK, and $160 in the US, which is 46% and 36% off respectively.
Epic Games has promised an “unforgettable” Big Bang event will take place in Fortnite on December 2, probably starring Eminem.
A Fortnite blog post revealed the event will begin at 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern / 7pm UK, though the experience will be available in the Battle Royale tile in Discover 30 minutes prior. It supports parties of up to four players and comes with a photosensitivity and seizures warning due to flashing lights.
The Big Bang event will be “evolving all things as you know them” according to a post on X/Twitter (below) and will feature a “memorable reveal toward the end”. This is likely the transition into a new Chapter as Fortnite’s OG Update, which saw the highest player numbers of all time, is replaced by something new.
✅ Unforgettable event ✅ Evolving all things as you know them ✅ Memorable reveal toward the end
Eminem will likely feature too, according to a leak that surfaced ahead of the Big Bang event announcement, as revealed by HypeX on X/Twitter. Slim Shady will seemingly appear as a skin, but since Epic Games likes to have music stars put virtual concerts on inside Fortnite, a performance from the rapper is also on the cards.
The Big Bang event will have a lot to prove given the popularity of the current OG Update, which saw 44.7 million players log on in a single day in what Epic Games described as “the biggest day in Fortnite’s history”.
“I spend all day every day thinking about Pokémon”.
The Pokémon franchise has remained immensely popular since its inception in the mid to late ’90s, but according to The Pokémon Company’s COO Takato Utsunomiya, the overall goal is to have it endure for centuries.
In an interview with The Guardian, Utsunomiya states that he spends “all day every day” thinking about Pokémon, working to ensure that the brand has long-term longevity:
Black Friday deals are in full swing, and there are plenty of discounts for PlayStation owners to enjoy. Alongside the excellent PS5 console bundle deals, you can also save on a variety of PS5 accessories right now. This includes DualSense controllers (which have been knocked down to $49) to SSDs to console covers. Below, we’ve broken down the best deals on PS5 accessories in this year’s Black Friday sales so you can pick up some exciting new items for your favorite console.
Black Friday 2023: Save Big on PS5 DualSense Controllers
Considering DualSense controllers usually run for $74.99, it’s well worth it to grab them now at this discounted price of $49. The colors available usually sell out quickly, too, so you’ll want to act fast before your favorite disappears.
These SSD Deals Are Our Favorites From Black Friday
Scoring a 2TB SSD for $100 or less is an absolute steal, and these options from Silicon Power and Nextorage Japan are here to make your day with their 2TB SSD deals at $97.97 and $99.99, respectively. They also come with pre-installed heatsinks, which are a must for PS5 users!
Get $10 Off PS5 Console Covers
Over at PlayStation Direct you can also get a $10 discount on console covers. Whether you’re looking for Nova Pink or Starlight Blue, they have a great selection marked down to $44.99. You can also get the PS5 Darkplates 2.0 on dBrand for $10 off.
What PS5 Accessories Do You Need?
While some items, like the console covers, are purely a fun investment to personalize your console, it’s always nice to pick up new controllers. Not only does PlayStation offer a great array of colors to choose from, but having a backup is always handy if your current one breaks or if someone else is coming over to play a co-op game. SSDs are also a nice investment for your PS5 so you can expand your storage. The PS5 doesn’t offer much on its own, so having an additional SSD with a heatsink ready to go can help you out as you build up your PlayStation library.
These PlayStation accessory deals just scratch the surface of what’s available right now for Black Friday. In our roundup of PlayStation and PS5 Black Friday deals, you can find plenty more discounts on games and, more importantly, bundle deals. There are a couple of bundles featuring the PS5 Slim that are well worth checking out before they sell out. And if you want to see some more gift options for the holiday season, we also have a PlayStation gift guide featuring a variety of items that make for great gifts for those in your life with a love for PlayStation.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
There’s no shortage of good Black Friday gaming monitor deals this week, but at least among affordable 1080p options, this one stands out: the ViewSonic Omni VX2728J is down from £266 to £140, a £125 saving. And if £266 sounds like a high starting point for Full HD, consider that the Omni VX2728J is no budget monitor, sporting a 27in IPS panel that can overclock its refresh rate up to 180Hz. That’s one speedy screen, yeah?
The Omni VX2728J also supports AMD FreeSync Premium, which Nvidia G-Sync can piggyback on, so there’s anti-tearing tech available regardless of your preferred graphics card. Brightness ain’t great, maxing out at 250cd/m2, but that’s going to be fine unless you have direct sunlight blazing onto the glass. You’ll naturally get good colours from an IPS panel, anyhow, the stand is fully adjustable as well – not always a given, on lower-priced monitors.
