“Dogoos do bike back”.
Idea Factory has confirmed its “motorcycle combat action game” Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos will be launching for Switch on 28th January 2025.
In this upcoming release, you’ll be tasked with helping Uzume and the Goddesses escape a dimension filled with Dogoos. Here’s a bit more about it, courtesy of the PR:
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For Prime Day, Amazon is taking 40% off the popular and highly rated SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7p wireless gaming headset, now only $109. The Nova 7p is one of the best wireless PS5 gaming headsets (it’s also compatible with PC) and at this price point there’s really nothing else that can even remotely compare. If you’re in the market for a new gaming headset, you shouldn’t hesitate. For one reason or another, deals on SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 headsets expire quickly.
IGN writer Matthew Adler reviewed the PC version of the Arctis Nova 7. He writes “SteelSeries continues to push the boundaries of what a headset is capable of. With the addition of simultaneous Bluetooth audio, you can enjoy music, podcasts, or just chat with your friends without losing your game audio – all with a single pair of headphones. The Arctis Nova 7’s new design is sleek, lightweight, and still remains one of the most comfortable headsets I’ve ever used.”
The SteelSeries Arcis Nova 7p is the latest successor to the highly rated Arctis 7 series of headsets. This is a sturdy and comfortable headset; the headband has a flexible metal core that can be twisted without snapping and, in my opinion, the AirWeave memory foam earcups are more comfortable than the pricier Arctis Nova 7 Pros. It’s every bit as good as its predecessor but with some welcome upgrades like a USB Type-C charging port, longer 38-hour battery life, fast charging (6 hours of battery with just 15 minutes of charging), simultaneous wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, and multi-platform compatibility. It’s also fully compatible with the PlayStation 5’s Tempest 3D Audio.
If you’re looking for deals on other PS5 accessories, check out the best PS5 deals going on right now (we update it often). If you don’t yet own a PS5 console, you’re in luck. The PS5 Slim is currently on sale for Prime Day, and Sony recently announced a more powerful PS5 Pro that is currently up for preorder and ships out next month. For all other deals, head over to our Prime Day megapost to see our cherry-picked list of the best deals we’ve found.
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Nintendo has released a new update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, bumping the Switch game up to Version 13.0.3.
This patch addresses an “online” issue linked to ‘Global Smash Power’ not returning to the appropriate levels. As usual, there may be compatibility issues with replay data from previous builds of the game in this latest update, so make sure to save them all before performing this update.
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If you thought video games were an expensive hobby, you should check out board games. These things can cost a lot, so it’s great that you can save money on a bunch of popular board games during Amazon’s October Prime Day, which runs until midnight October 8. Tons of popular board game favorites are on sale right now, often at the lowest price they’ve ever been. So if you’re looking to stock up your board game collection, you’ve come to the right place.
A wide range of board games are on sale, with a good variety of genres and prices. Pandemic Legacy is a great campaign board game to pick up if you have a board game group that meets regularly, because it’s a has you play a series of game sessions, each one leading into the next. Catan and Ticket to Ride are great beginner board games for people who are interested in getting into the kinds of deeper games on the list.
Dominion and Splendor are fantastic engine-building games that can become quite cutthroat as you and your opponents piece together resource-making machines. Azul is a beautiful game that’s easy enough to learn that you can play it with the family. If you like it, check out our Azul buying guide, which has info about the base game and its many, many spinoffs and expansions.
And if you like board games based on video games, you’re in luck here. There’s not one, but two games based on Bloodborne, the video game that everyone wants to be remastered but maybe never will? The board or card game may have to keep you occupied until it happens. Or if you’re more into the Fallouts and Cyberpunks of the world, you can pick up board games for those on sale now too.
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Another day, another video game adaptation has been announced. This time, it’s Sega’s Shinobi series.
Universal and Sega announced Tuesday that they’re developing a film adaptation of the hack-and-slack video games, and they’ve found a director appropriately well-versed in action to take the helm. Sam Hargrave, a stuntman and filmmaker best known for directing the Chris Hemsworth-starring Netflix movie Extraction, is on board to direct. Ken Kobayashi will write the script.
Plot details haven’t been revealed yet, but the Shinobi series largely followed the ninja Joe Musashi as he fought evil. The first Shinobi game originally launched in arcades in 1987, with Musashi becoming one of Sega’s flagship characters. The series spans 14 games and in an unexpected announcement at last year’s Game Awards, Sega revealed that a new Shinobi game is in development (alongside new entries in other Sega series like Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, and Golden Axe).
It’s only the latest video game to get the adaptation treatment, and Universal itself has found massive success with other ones in the past. The studio’s Super Mario Bros. Movie is the second-highest-grossing film of last year (after Barbie), and still holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time. A follow-up was officially announced in March, which is set to arrive in April 2026.
Universal also had the Five Nights at Freddy’s adaptation (through Blumhouse Productions), which found enough success to merit a sequel as well.
Not to mention, another Sega property, Sonic the Hedgehog, has also sped onto the big screen to franchise-making success for Paramount Pictures. Notably, Toru Nakahara, who produced the Sonic movies as well as the Knuckles spinoff series, is among the producers of Shinobi for Sega.
Further details, including a release window and the wildly important casting of Musashi, have not yet been announced. For more in the meantime, check out our roundup of every upcoming video game movie and show.
Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing entertainment reporting. When she’s not writing or editing, you can find her reading fantasy novels or playing Dungeons & Dragons.
Roblox Corporation stocks dipped on Tuesday after a new report from investment firm Hindenburg Research, which accused it of deliberating inflating its daily active user stats and fostering what it described as an “X-rated pedophile hellscape” for children.
As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Hindenburg Research is a well-known short-selling firm known for investigating high-profile stocks and making bets against them, which sometimes leads to investigations by the U.S. Justice Department. Its previous targets have included green transportation company Nikola, India’s Adani Group, and Super Micro Computer.
In its report, Hindenburg Research says Roblox’s claim of 79.5 million daily active users is inflated by between 25 percent and 42 percent, citing a technical consultant that it says monitored 7,200 Roblox games across 2.1 million server, collecting 297.7 million rows of real-time player data. It also notes that in 2023, Roblox told the SEC that it is “unable to identify if a user has multiple accounts,” and claims that a large amount of engagement stems from bot rings operating out of countries such as Vietnam.
“A former data scientist told us that activity in Vietnam ‘inflated a lot of our numbers. Like crazy, insane, in terms of engagement, DAU[s],” the reports says.
Elsewhere, the report accuses Roblox of being a haven for groomers and pedophiles due to its lack of “up-front screening to prevent them from joining the platform.” In one of its most serious accusations, the report claims to have found a group called “Adult Studios,” which has since been blocked, with 3,334 members openly trading child pornography and soliciting sexual acts.
Roblox’s response is an abject failure to address the two core allegations in our report, including:
1. Evidence that Roblox has been systematically lying for years about the number of people on its platform and their genuine level of engagement.
2. That the platform is a… pic.twitter.com/Tj2KiANOnI
— Hindenburg Research (@HindenburgRes) October 8, 2024
A Roblox spokesperson called the report “misleading” in a statement to the Wall Street Journal and accused Hindenburg Research of having an agenda. “We firmly believe that Roblox is a safe and secure platform and in the financial metrics we report.”
Hindenburg Research responded by arguing that the company’s response failed to address the report’s core allegations. IGN has reached out to the Roblox Corporation for any further comment.
Many of the accusations within the report have been circulating for some time now. A 2023 class action lawsuit in California accused the Roblox Corporation of being misleading about “the efficacy of its filtering technologies and its ability to make the site safe and appropriate for children.” A 2021 report by YouTube channel People Make Games alleged that Roblox was exploiting child labor.
“Overall, we think Roblox has adopted the Silicon Valley approach of ‘growth at all costs’, whether by misleading or outright lying to investors about its key metrics or by opening its platform to dangerous
predators and illicit content unsuitable for children,” the report says, with the Hindenburg Group saying that it has taken a short position in shares for the Roblox corporation.
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“A long time ago, Mount Olympus stood as a bastion of hope and power. Now, it threatens to crumble against the forces of nature. But we pray for a hero of a royal bloodline to rise from the ashes, and save us all…”
Call of Olympus just released and it’s the latest and biggest DLC installment for the beloved co-op game Kingdom Two Crowns, ever. The Kingdom franchise is an acclaimed and awarded roguelite side-scrolling pixel art strategy series where the first game launched in October 2015. We are running a ninth anniversary celebration that we call the “Coronation Week” with a long series of activities, including the launch of Kingdom Two Crowns: Call of Olympus and a free Kingdom Two Crowns 2.0 update!
The core experience of Kingdom evolved from the original creator wanting to learn how to animate games. This visual-first approach was quickly complemented with strategic gameplay features with base-building elements. The sequel, Kingdom: New Lands, introduced the island mechanic of exploring and clearing increasing levels of challenges. This is also aided by unlockable perks to amplify your strategic options.
The third game in the series, Kingdom Two Crowns, is what most players will associate with Kingdom, and it introduced the foundation we are proudly expanding upon: Explore – Build – Defend – Conquer.
By adding a campaign mode with clearable islands that unlock your path forward, and by expanding the strategic options for players with new mounts, units, and an incredible soundtrack – the highly atmospheric experience players have come to love was born.
Shortly explained, Kingdom Two Crowns is a beautiful atmospheric adventure that plays perfectly in both solo and co-op mode. The game is set on different islands inspired by different moments in history and as a Monarch, you rule over a Kingdom that you must build from the ground up. As you progress you will encounter a sinister force of nature – the Greed – assaulting your base and trying to steal your crown. It’s a cyclic event, where the Greed comes in waves at night.
If you are not into historic-inspired settings, Kingdom Eighties might be for you! Set in the 80s, this game introduces a narrative campaign mode with rad aesthetics and a host of homages and easter eggs to themes from the iconic era. In this game you play as The Leader, a young camp counselor who has just discovered that strange creatures are attacking Camp Kingdom at night.
We have several ways for you to quickly get into whatever Kingdom game picks your fancy:
Do you want to join the celebrations? Get in on the fun and adventure today!
Raw Fury
In faraway lands, Mount Olympus stands tall among the islands, casting an eerie shadow of unease. A sinister force has seized the divine realm and as a Monarch, you are setting out on a journey to stop it from consuming the world. Mediterranean warmth touches your skin as you slowly ride through dark woods and along beaches with glittering turquoise waters. Your quest is clear and the gods’ presence is palpable, but will they aid you against the Greed attacking at night?
Kingdom Two Crowns: Call of Olympus is a major expansion for Kingdom Two Crowns. Set out and build your Kingdom, alone or in co-op with a friend, in a completely new setting featuring legends and mythos inspired by ancient Greece.
A Quest to Free Mount Olympus
– An Epic New World: Call of Olympus features a reworked map with an epic conclusion at Mount Olympus, and you choose how to get there!
– Temple and Quest Islands: These new islands present unique challenges, hidden treasures and powerful artifact rewards – prove your worth to Artemis, Athena, Hephaestus and Hermes to open the path to Mount Olympus.
– Mythological mounts: Discover and unlock powerful new mounts, like the fierce three-headed Cerberus, the terrifying fire-breathing Chimera, the majestic winged Pegasus, or the trusty Donkey… and many more!
Fight Greed of Epic Scales
– Face Your Fears: Muster steadfast defences to protect your crown, the Greed threat is more challenging than ever before, with multi-phased boss battles against the sinister Serpent.
– Raise Your Banner: Shift the momentum and lead from the front. Bring the fight to the Greed with new siege mechanics, where the Hoplites will join you in Phalanx formation.
– Assemble Your Fleet: Fight on land and at sea – build a fleet with devastating ship-mounted ballistas to join your battle. Once victorious, use your armada to ferry your army across the seas and combat the growing threat of Greed.
Discover Godly Powers and Abilities
– Powerful Artifacts: Unlock four unique artifacts bestowed by the gods. Whether you choose a bow with a powerful directed attack, or a hammer that boosts your troops’ prowess, these items grant you new offensive and defensive abilities against the Greed.
– Guided by the Oracle: Never stray from the task at hand. At your request,the Oracle will provide you with wisdom and directions for the next step of your Odyssey!
– Set the Greed Ablaze: Wield powerful fire technology granted by the new hermit. It’s as if it was gifted by Prometheus himself!
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Doctor Who nerds, check out this bigger on-the-inside Magic: The Gathering deal at Amazon for its October Prime Day sale. Down to just $128.99, falling from $199.99, this time-bending discount includes all four of the Doctor Who MTG Commander decks: Masters of Evil, Blast From the Past, Timey-Wimey, and Paradox Power. From one fan to another, these decks are absolutely amazing and worth the pain and trauma Doctor Who has inflicted on me.
Let’s have a look at what you get with the delightfully discounted bundle. Each 100-card deck contains two traditional foil legendary cards and 98 non-foil cards. Each of the legendary foils includes iconic Doctor Who characters, such as the Tenth, Fourth, or Thirteenth Doctor, The Master, Rose Tyler, and more. Then there are also the 10 Planechase cards, each featuring a different place (and time) in the Doctor Who universe; roll the included planar die and you might trigger some timey-wimey chaos.
If you’re looking to play with friends, these also come with everything you need to play using the unique Doctor Who cards and time travel-inspired mechanics. Each MTG deck features 10 double-sided tokens, one life tracker, one deck box, and a Collector Booster Sample pack containing two special alt-frame cards, including one Rare or Mythic Rare card. So you’re all set!
Last year, we spoke with Principal Game Designer Gavin Verhey about the Doctor Who MTG set and how the crossover was a “dream project” for him. “I’m also a GIGANTIC Doctor Who fan,” Verhey said. “I have visited Doctor Who conventions, cosplayed as the Doctor, slept on the sidewalk to get into the San Diego ComicCon panel, and even used to have a full-scale TARDIS in my home. So to say this was a dream project is… putting it lightly!”
Keep an eye out on IGN as we watch over the best deals for Magic: The Gathering over Prime Day and on socials via @IGNDeals. Plus, for a glimpse into the future, take a look through our comprehensive guide on the upcoming MTG releases and a quick review of the sets already launched this year.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
Ah, this makes for sore reading. Spanish developers Tequila Works have cancelled a game and made a “small” number of layoffs in the face of financial difficulties.
Respecting Japanese animation in ‘Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town’.
Back in the summer of 2022, the world of Crayon Shin-chan collided with Millennium Kitchen’s My Summer Vacation series in a delightful, beautiful game with an unnecessarily long name. Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey- brought Kay Ayabe’s long-running game series into contact with the celebrated manga and anime property starring the precocious five-year-old Shinnosuke “Shin” Nohara, creating a crossover that felt so right that it’s amazing it didn’t happen sooner.
The upcoming sequel, Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town, is a stunning-looking game that builds on the first’s foundations and takes the titular rascal into an imaginary world for this summer holiday. It launched in Japan in February and recently won an Excellence Award for Visual Arts at CEDEC 2024.
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