Category: Video Games

Blasphemous 2 Expansion ‘Mea Culpa’ Detailed Ahead Of October Release

Plus a free ‘True Torment’ update!

Blasphemous 2 is getting a paid expansion dubbed ‘Mea Culpa’, launching alongside a free update next month on 31st October 2024.

The expansion will add in two major new zones alongside two formidable new boss characters. New quests, NPCs, weapons, abilities, and alternate ending will also flesh out the experience. Priced at £11.99 / $11.99 / €11.99 with an additional 20% at launch, it should prove a nice little jaunt back into the world of Blasphemous for fans.

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Original Resident Evil 3 Gets GOG PC Release Date

The original Resident Evil 3 hits CD Projekt Red-owned GOG on September 25, 2024.

A post on the platform from GOG itself and publisher Capcom revealed the release comes not long after the original Resident Evil 2 arrived on the platform, much like how the pair of games first launched.

“Capcom’s Resident Evil series has defined and revolutionized the survival horror genre, with the original Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3 being standout titles that have captivated gamers worldwide,” the post said. “Now, it’s time to complete the trilogy.

“Just like with Resident Evil and Resident Evil 2, we made sure GOG’s version of the third entry in the series is the best it can be. You can expect a variety of quality of life improvements, compatibility with modern systems, full modern controllers support, and even more.”

Here’s what Resident Evil 3 on GOG offers:

  • Full compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11.
  • 6 localizations of the game included (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese).
  • Mercenaries Mode included.
  • Improved DirectX game renderer.
  • New rendering options (Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization Control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling and more).
  • Improved graphics engine initialization and restart.
  • Improved video subtitles.
  • Improved options dialog.
  • Issue-less task switching.
  • Improved mouse cursor visibility.
  • Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense, Sony DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series and many more) with optimal button binding regardless of the hardware and wireless mode.

GOG announced plans to release all three original Resident Evil games back in June, with the release of Resident Evil 3 completing the venture. Picking up the original Resident Evil 4 and onwards on PC isn’t nearly as complicated as the first three games, which were long absent on the platform, so it’s perhaps unlikely any grandiose announcements will be made about more releases.

Capcom has otherwise been busy remaking these games, beginning with Resident Evil 2 and progressing to include Resident Evil 3 and the fan-favorite Resident Evil 4 too. While the first Resident Evil got a remake in 2002, it hasn’t been revisited in the same way as the other entries in more than two decades. Capcom is reportedly working on remakes of Resident Evil Zero and Code Veronica too, alongside a mainline ninth game.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed review: a faithful remaster of a paint-splashing platformer

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a remaster of Disney Epic Mickey, a cult classic 3D platformer first released a decade ago on the Wii. In the original you controlled the titular Mickey Mouse who, armed with a magical paintbrush (wieldable by waving the Wiimote about), could paint or rub out surfaces to solve puzzles. It was the work of Junction Studios led by Warren Spector, best known for being The Deus Ex Guy. No, sadly Mickey could not nano-augment his brush for better target acquisition, nor project laser-guided anti-tank rockets from his podgy white mitts.

And no, Rebrushed doesn’t let him do anything of these either. Clearly a missed opportunity. But is it better nonetheless? With an updated look, some added secrets, more moves for Mickey, and controller/M&K support, I’d say longtime Mickey heads will adore this nostalgia trip. For total newcomers like me, I’d say it’s a platformer that’s certainly charming and clever and wonderfully experimental, but a bit flat in places too.

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Beloved ‘Skyrim Grandma’ Retires From Making Gameplay Videos at 88 Years Old

Beloved YouTuber Shirley Curry, colloquially known as the Skyrim Grandma, has announced her retirement from making gameplay videos after doing so for nine years.

A YouTube video announcing her retirement aged 88 has an appropriate 8,800 upvotes on Reddit, where fans of her content thanked her for making videos for so many years and crossed their fingers for a return when The Elder Scrolls 6 finally comes out.

Curry said she won’t be making gameplay videos anymore simply because she no longer enjoys it, but isn’t quitting YouTube altogether. She’ll continue posting vlogs once in a while and may occasionally do reading videos of the books in Skyrim or even her own stories.

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“I’m just doing it for fun and it isn’t fun anymore,” Curry said. “I’m tired of it. I’m bored with it. I’m bored to death with it. So I am making the decision now, totally, finally. I am not going to be making any more game videos and uploading them.”

With her new free time, Curry is going to make a quilt, read some more, and maybe even write a book. And she’ll make vlogs about all of the above.

Whether or not she returns to making gameplay videos when The Elder Scrolls 6 comes out remains to been, but Curry’s legacy with the franchise is already immortalised. Having amassed more than a million subscribers, she has long since gained recignition from other members of the Skyrim community and even developer Bethesda itself.

Fans petitioned to have Curry immortalised in the next game back in 2018, and Bethesda eventually responded and, as reported by Eurogamer, announced she would get her own NPC character in the highly anticipated game.

The Elder Scrolls 6 still feels a long way away though, despite its teaser trailer being released more than six years ago. Bethesda said “early builds” of the game were being worked on in March 2024, but has not indicated any sort of release window otherwise.

Image Credit: Shirley Curry on YouTube.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.

The 88-year-old “Skyrim Grandma” isn’t doing any more gaming videos (but will keep you updated on a quilt she’s making)

Shirley Curry, aka the “Skyrim Grandma”, is no longer posting gaming videos, she’s told her viewers. An upcoming eye surgery is going to leave her recovering for some weeks and (more importantly to her) she is simply tired of playing games for an audience.

“It isn’t fun anymore,” she says in a video. “I’m tired of it. I’m bored with it, bored to death with it. So I am making the decision now – totally, finally – I am not going to be making any more gaming videos and uploading them.”

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Guide: Where To Pre-Order Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom And Hyrule Edition Switch Lite

Game 25% off in UK, last chance to pre-order!

Both The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and the gorgeous Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition console launch this Friday, September 26th. There are some very tempting pre-order deals to be had and this is your last chance to secure them!

Thankfully, the Switch Lite system is still widely available, meaning you can pre-order one with ease, and there are some fantastic deals on Echoes of Wisdom that’ll disappear on launch day – including 25% off in the UK. Have a browse below.

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Best Video Game Deals Today (September 2024)

Buying new video games, hardware, and accessories for your preferred console doesn’t need to make a massive dent in your wallet. Deals happen all the time for items like these, so you can save money while investing in your favorite hobby. Some of our favorite deals right now are on the 3 month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership at Woot, which is discounted again to just $33.49, and Black Friday has come early for Switch fans as the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Holiday Bundles are already live at Best Buy!

These deals just scratch the surface of what’s out there, though. Whether you play on PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC, you’ll find the very best deals listed below. And if you’ve taken advantage of lots of these deals, see our roundup of game storage ideas.

Best Xbox Game Pass Deals

One of our favorite Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deals has returned at Woot, providing another opportunity for users to stack their membership at a discounted rate. You can get three months of the service for just $36.49, which is a great price on its own, but by using the code ‘ULTIMATE‘ at checkout you can knock off an extra $3 to bring it to $33.49. This price won’t stick around for long, so act fast to secure your membership.

Considering the new price of Game Pass Ultimate is $19.99/month, you’re saving $26.48 with this 3-month deal. This is the best way to avoid the Xbox Game Pass price hike. By stacking these codes you can set yourself up for success to play all of their upcoming releases at a lower price.

Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Holiday Bundles Are Live

Black Friday has arrived a little early for Nintendo fans. For the past few years, Switch holiday bundles with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe have dropped during the holiday sale event. If you’ve been itching to pick up one of these bundles, you thankfully don’t need to wait until November as the Standard and brand new OLED bundle are already live at Best Buy! With these bundles, you’re essentially getting the game for free, which is totally worth it.

Best PC Game Deals

There are plenty of excellent deals for PC players to enjoy right now, including a discount on the biggest single-player game of the year, Black Myth: Wukong, and a discount on the newly released Space Marine 2. You can also score a fantastic deal at Fanatical right now on Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. There’s truly no better time to journey to the Realm of Shadow. You can check out even more of our favorite PC game deals below.

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Best Physical Game Deals

Fall weather has kicked in and so have a variety of video game deals. At the moment, some of our favorite discounts are on Super Mario RPG (down to $31.99), Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for Xbox Series X (down to $29.99), and Persona 3 Reload: Standard Edition for PS5 (down to $39.88), but there’s plenty more where those came from.

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Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 8 RTX 4080 SUPER PC for $1999

Do you prefer to play on a dedicated PC tower? Navigating the options online can be quite the ordeal. Desk space, portability, and price point are often factors in the decision. However, there are some great PC deals that pop up every now and again that are worth jumping on. One of our favorite deals at the moment is on this Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 8 RTX 4080 SUPER PC for $1999 (with code ‘CRAZYLEGION2‘). To see even more PC deals, check out our roundup of the best gaming PC deals.

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Our Favorite Micro SD Cards for Switch and Steam Deck Are On Sale

The best Switch SD card should be fast, reliable, and as future-proof as possible. That last one is important, especially with the Switch successor on the horizon. 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 above and below for your convenience (like this excellent deal on a Lexar 1TB PLAY microSDXC Memory Card for $74.99). To see even more SD card deals, make sure to check out our roundup of the best SD card deals.

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Perfect PS5 2TB SSD with Heatsink for $139.99

SSD prices have been rising in 2024 but, with significant discounts available, now is the perfect time to buy. This is one of the best deals on a 2TB SSD at the moment: You can score the 2TB Seagate FireCuda 530R PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $139.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. This deal isn’t the only one worth checking out right now, either. You can see even more of our favorite SSD deals below.

Best Power Bank Deals

Looking for a new power bank? This incredible deal on the Anker PowerCore 737 is absolutely worth checking out. Featuring a spacious 24,000mAh capacity and a hefty 140W charging output, it’s a fantastic pick for your Nintendo Switch. We also featured it in our list of the best power banks for 2024, so it’s well worth investing in.

Save on Select Xbox Controllers

There are a few Xbox controller deals that are worth taking advantage of right now. At Amazon, you can save on a variety of different color controllers (including Shock Blue, Robot White, Velocity Green, and Pulse Red), which are down to $44. While not as low as they were during the two-day Prime Day sale event, they’re still worth picking up at these prices. Check those deals out and more at the links below.

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Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

God Of War Ragnarok review: calm down now, I’ve known this wolf for ninety seconds

Spoilers throughout. TLDR: fun, generous, beautiful animation and cinematography. Worked mostly fine on my PC. I would not have given it the best narrative award if it were up against Gran Turismo 7.

Writing of the frigid framing of Clockwork Orange’s atrocities, the film critic Pauline Kael asked: “is there anything sadder – and ultimately more repellent – than a clean-minded pornographer?” The lavishly directed and animated universe of God Of War Ragnarok is far from repellent, but it also feels spiritually squeegeed; a world of pulpy violence so chirpy and chaste as to strain belief that the scars that haunt its reformed anti-hero could have ever been inflicted there.

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PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Bundle Price Reportedly Revealed

The price for the PlayStation 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim bundle as well as the PlayStation 30th Anniversary DualSense controller have reportedly been revealed.

In an article on Dealabs, reliable PlayStation leaker billbil-kun said the limited edition PS5 Slim console bundle will cost $499.99. Billbil-kun estimated that the bundle will cost around €519.99 and £449.99 in Europe.

The DualSense 30th Anniversary controller, meanwhile, costs $79.99, which is the same price as the recently released DualSense Astro Bot controller. Billbil-kun estimates the price of this controller in Europe is €79.99 and £69.99.

Last week, Sony announced new limited editions of the PS5 and the PS5 Pro that in design terms are reminiscent of the very first PlayStation console to launch on December 3, 1994. This limited edition offering utilizes the original PlayStation color design and integrates it into the latest line of PS5 hardware products. Sony warned the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will be sold in “highly limited supply.”

The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle includes the limited edition PS5 Digital Edition console with 1TD SSD and matching limited edition accessories – DualSense wireless controller and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (the Disc Drive is sold separately). It also includes a Vertical Stand and the following special collector’s items:

  • Original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing
  • Four PlayStation Shapes cable ties
  • PlayStation sticker
  • Limited Edition PlayStation Poster (1 of 30 possible designs)
  • PlayStation Paperclip

Billbil-kun does not have pricing information for the PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition BundIe, the PlayStation Portal Remote Player – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition, or the DualSense Edge Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition. They said to expect a final price on September 26, when pre-orders open on PlayStation Direct. Sony has yet to officially announce any pricing.

The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will be released on November 21. There will be 12,300 units of the PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle available, with limited edition numbers etched onto the unit. The number represents the month and date of the first PlayStation console launch.

The PS5 Pro was one of the industry’s worst-kept secrets for months before its official reveal earlier this month. The console is priced at $700, doesn’t come with a disc drive, and launches on November 7 of this year. PlayStation fans reacted to the high price point with surprise when it was announced, and our own polls only between 10 and 15 percent of respondents indicated they would buy the console, largely put off by its expense. Sony has since announced it will sell “certified refurbished” PS5s for half the price of a PS5 Pro, and PS5 Disc Drive sales have increased in the wake of the announcement as well.

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