Category: Video Games

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Drops to Its Best Price Since Launch Day in the UK

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is currently down to just £47.16 right now in the UK (see here), which is the best price we’ve seen on the game since it launched at the end of February. This is a tremendous deal, and well worth considering for all PS5 owners, especially those who have held off on the game to wait for a significant price drop. It’s worth noting that this deal is only accessible on eBay’s dedicated app, so you’ll need to be using that for the promo code to work.

All you need to do is use code APP20 at checkout when purchasing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth from trusted retailer, and eBay seller, The Game Collection via eBay’s app. This will bring the game down to just below £48, and with free delivery, you’re laughing. We recently gave Rebirth a 9/10 in our review, so this will certainly be worth your time and money.

In our review of the game. we said: “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion, both as a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenges and an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long.”

“After 82 hours to finish the main story and complete a decent chunk of sidequests and optional activities, there’s still much to be done, making this pivotal section of the original feel absolutely massive. Minigames, sidequests, and other enticing diversions fill the spaces of its vast and sprawling regions, painting a new and more vivid picture of these familiar locations. But more than just being filled with things to do, Rebirth is often a powerful representation of Final Fantasy VII’s most memorable qualities.”

Other impressive discounts in the APP20 sale right now include a Steam Deck 512GB for £374.95 and Stellar Blade preorders for £55.96. For even more great discounts, be sure to follow @IGNUKDeals on Twitter/X.

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

Unicorn Overlord Drops to Just £43.96 for Nintendo Switch in the UK

One of the best Switch games out there right now has just been given a big discount. Unicorn Overlord, the much-loved and innovative high-fantasy RPG has dropped down to just £44 on eBay, making it one of the very best Switch deals right now.

If you’ve not played the game before, it’s a character-driven adventure and one of the most exciting RPGs to have come out on the Switch platform. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to pick this one up, then now is your time, this is the best Unicorn Overlord deal we’ve seen in a while.

To get the deal, all you’ll need to do is make sure you’re purchasing the game on the eBay app, and use the code APP20 at checkout.

The game has proven immensely popular with Switch players since it came out, and it’s easy to see why. In our review, we gave it a 9/10, saying: “Reflecting on the incredibly diverse and remarkably creative world I explored across my 45-hour journey, any issues I had with Unicorn Overlord ended up feeling like nothing more than nitpicks. The tactical combat system is unique and complex while also being easy to understand, expertly blending mechanics from many of its peers with smart new additions of its own. The interesting terrain across the continent of Fevrith makes every fight feel unique, with some of the best map gimmicks I’ve seen in any strategy RPG.”

The new eBay code is the latest offering from the website, but this one is operating slightly differently compared to recent codes from eBay. All the previous codes were on selected sellers only, and while that’s the case again for this one, there’s an added caveat that you can only use this code when purchasing items on the eBay app. So bear that in mind when you’re doing your shopping.

The code has a minimum spend of £9.99, and you can redeem it a maximum of three times. You’ve got the whole weekend to take advantage of the deal, as it doesn’t come to an end until 11:59 PM on April 15.

Joe O’Neill-Parker is a freelance writer and audio producer. He is the owner of O’Neill Multimedia. He writes commerce, sports, and audio-related tech articles for IGN.

IGN UK Podcast 744: We Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire

Matt has been reviewing the Fallout TV show, and he’s so happy about how it’s turned out that he could explode. Rather than going nuclear, he’s on this week’s IGN UK podcast to tell you all about how good it is. He’s joined by Emma, who’s played a little of Ubisoft’s surprise roguelike The Rogue Prince of Persia, and Mat J, who’s back from his pilgrimage to Wrestlemania. There’s also another round of the Endless Search, and your feedback.

Tell us what your favourite sauce is. Get in touch at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.

IGN UK Podcast 744: We Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire

QubicGames’ Switch eShop Sale Takes Over 100 Games Down To Just $0.20 Each

Sales also available in Europe / UK.

Publisher QubicGames has announced that it is launching a 20th Anniversary Switch eShop sale in North America and Europe, slashing the prices of over 100 digital titles. It will be available from 12th April to 1st May 2024.

The paramaters and prices are very much dependent on your region with this one, so let’s take a look at North America first. According to QubicGames, all games included in the sale will be priced at a mere $0.20 each, but in order to qualify, you’ll need to own a digital copy of Coloring Book.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Quake-Powered FPS Wrath: Aeon Of Ruin Locks In New Switch Release Date

Now targeting a launch later this month.

Save the date! The Quake-powered first-person shooter Wrath: Aeon of Ruin has locked in a new release date for the Switch.

After it was meant to arrive in Spring 2023, the new date for consoles has now been scheduled for later this month on 25th April. The same title exited early access on Steam in February of this year.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Nintendo Expands Switch Online’s SNES Library With Three More Titles

Available now.

Nintendo continues to add to its Switch Online retro service and today it’s added three more titles to the Super Nintendo library.

These titles include the Nintendo game Wrecking Crew ’98, Sunsoft’s Amazing Hebereke, and IREM’s Super R-Type. Japan’s line up is a little bit different this time. Along with Wrecking Crew and Super R-Type, it’s also got Battletoads: Battlemaniacs and Marvelous: Mōhitotsu no Takarajima.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Studio Teasing New Game Reveal for Next Week

Warhorse Studios, the developer behind the popular role-playing game Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is getting ready to reveal its next game.

The Czech studio took to X/Twitter on Thursday to announce that it would be revealing a new game on April 18 at 11am PT / 2pm ET. Fans immediately began buzzing about the possibility of a sequel to Kingdom Come, which earned a loyal following thanks to the way that it grounded its Skyrim-like design in a more realistic medieval open world.

Referring to Kingdom Come’s protagonist, one fans asked, “Oh my god are we finally gonna see the rest of Henry’s story?”

First released in 2018, Kingdom Come Deliverance has consistently topped lists of the best RPGs. We wrote in our review at the time, “There’s a shining suit of mail underneath Kingdom Come: Deliverance’s authentically medieval grime. Strong characters and storytelling, one of my favorite first-person melee combat systems ever, and special attention given to building moment-to-moment immersion come together as a mighty alloy that ranks among the most unique, memorable RPGs I’ve played in years.”

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and also received a Switch release last March.

Shortly after the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Warhorse Studios was acquired by Plaion, the company formerly known as Koch Media that includes Deep Silver. Plaion is part of the Embracer Group, which recently underwent layoffs and cancellations amid heavy restructuring.

We’ll know soon enough what Warhorse Studios has in store. In the meantime, check out all the biggest game releases of 2024.

Kat Bailey is IGN’s News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

BAFTA Games Awards 2024 Winners: The Full List

The 2024 BAFTA Games Awards have come and gone but didn’t leave without another round of wins for Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3. The Dungeons and Dragons RPG rolled away from the show with five wins (including Best Game) while other highlights saw solid wins for projects like Alan Wake 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Viewfinder.

Larian’s night at the BAFTAs saw studio head Swen Vincke and the rest of the team taking home awards for Best Game, Music, Performer in a Supporting Role, and Narrative. It also won the public vote for EE Players’ Choice award, giving the studio that grand total of fine wins.

The total of 18 categories saw awards spread out among the nominees. Alan Wake 2 developer Remedy Entertainment nabbed awards for Artistic Achievement and Audio Achievement, while Nintendo managed to grab the Family and Multiplayer Awards for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Viewfinder was another surprise standout, taking home awards for New Intellectual Property and British Game. Other highlights saw Venba win for Debut Game, Tchia win for Game Beyond Entertainment, and Dave the Diver win for Game Design.

The BAFTA Games Awards also took the time to honor this year’s Special Award recipient: the UK-based gaming charity, SpecialEffect. Since getting off the ground in 2007, the organization has utilized technology to allow and enhance access to video games for disabled players. As SpecialEffect explains on its website, “Whatever we do, we’re committed to making life better for the people that need us, for as long as possible.”

SpecialEffect CEO and founder Dr. Mick Donegan MBE accepted the award on the organization’s behalf. He shared a few thoughts about the recognition in a pre-ceremony interview.

“We are utterly delighted,” he said. “We’re delighted because, well, it’s great that the charity is recognized, but what we’ve achieved has been in partnership with the people who’ve helped us, who have funded us, the people we’ve worked with who’ve helped, and the industry that has collaborated with us to make their games more accessible. It’s just a lovely endorsement for accessibility all together and the effort that everybody’s made.”

BAFTA Special Award winners span across games, film, and television. Past recipients include Amy Hennig, Epic Games, Nolan North, Brenda Romero, Idris Elba, Spike Lee, The Jim Henson Company, Ridley Scott, and many more.

You can take a look at every winner and nominee from the 2024 Bafta Games Awards below. As awards season winds down, don’t forget to check out IGN’s list of the best games of 2023.

ANIMATION

  • ALAN WAKE 2 Development Team – Remedy Entertainment Plc./Epic Games
  • HI-FI RUSH Development Team – Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks – WINNER
  • HOGWARTS LEGACY Development Team – Avalanche Software/Warner Bros. Games
  • MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 Development Team – Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR Nathan Dunlap, David Nam, Thomas Cannell – Respawn Entertainment/Electronic Arts
  • SUPER MARIO BROS. WONDER Development Team – Nintendo EPD/Nintendo

ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT

  • ALAN WAKE 2 Development Team – Remedy Entertainment Plc./Epic Games – WINNER
  • BALDUR’S GATE 3 Development Team – Larian Studio/Larian Studio
  • COCOON Development Team – Geometric Interactive/Annapurna Interactive
  • DIABLO IV Development Team – Blizzard Entertainment/Blizzard Entertainment
  • FINAL FANTASY XVI Hiroshi Minagawa, Kazuya Takahashi, Naoki Kurihara – SQUARE ENIX – Creative Business Unit III/SQUARE ENIX
  • HI-FI RUSH Development Team – Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks

AUDIO ACHIEVEMENT

  • ALAN WAKE 2 Development Team – Remedy Entertainment Plc./Epic Games – WINNER
  • CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE III Matt Grimm, Eric Wedemeyer, Robbie Elias – Sledgehammer
  • Games/Activision
  • HI-FI RUSH Development Team – Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks
  • THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM Development Team – Nintendo EPD/Nintendo
  • MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 Development Team – Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR Development Team – Respawn Entertainment/Electronic Arts

BEST GAME

  • ALAN WAKE 2 Development Team – Remedy Entertainment Plc./Epic Games
  • BALDUR’S GATE 3 Development Team – Larian Studio/Larian Studio – WINNER
  • DAVE THE DIVER Development Team – MINTROCKET/MINTROCKET
  • THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM Development Team – Nintendo EPD/Nintendo
  • MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 Development Team – Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • SUPER MARIO BROS. WONDER Development Team – Nintendo EPD/Nintendo

BRITISH GAME

  • CASSETTE BEASTS Development Team – Bytten Studio/Raw Fury
  • DEAD ISLAND 2 Development Team – Dambuster Studios/PLAION
  • DISNEY ILLUSION ISLAND Development Team – Dlala Studios/Disney
  • FOOTBALL MANAGER 2024 Development Team – Sports Interactive/SEGA Europe
  • VIEWFINDER Development Team – Sad Owl Studios/Thunderful Publishing – WINNER
  • WARHAMMER AGE OF SIGMAR: REALMS OF RUIN Development Team – Frontier Developments/Frontier Developments

DEBUT GAME

  • COCOON Development Team – Geometric Interactive/Annapurna Interactive
  • DAVE THE DIVER Development Team – MINTROCKET/MINTROCKET
  • DREDGE Development Team – Black Salt Games/Team17 Digital
  • STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL Development Team – Summerfall Studios/Humble Games
  • VENBA Abhijeeth Swaminathan, Sam Elkana, Shahrin Khan – Visai Games/Visai Games – WINNER
  • VIEWFINDER Development Team – Sad Owl Studios/Thunderful Publishing

EVOLVING GAME

  • CYBERPUNK 2077 Development Team – CD PROJEKT RED/CD PROJEKT RED – WINNER
  • FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE Development Team – Creative Business Unit III/Square Enix
  • FORTNITE Development Team – Epic Games/Epic Games
  • FORZA HORIZON 5 Development Team – Playground Games/Xbox Game Studios
  • GENSHIN IMPACT Development Team – HoYoverse/HoYoverse
  • NO MAN’S SKY Development Team – Hello Games/Hello Games

FAMILY

  • COCOON Development Team – Geometric Interactive/Annapurna Interactive
  • DAVE THE DIVER Development Team – MINTROCKET/MINTROCKET
  • DISNEY ILLUSION ISLAND Development Team – Dlala Studios/Disney
  • HI-FI RUSH Development Team – Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks
  • HOGWARTS LEGACY Development Team – Avalanche Software/Warner Bros. Games
  • SUPER MARIO BROS. WONDER Development Team – Nintendo EPD/Nintendo – WINNER

GAME BEYOND ENTERTAINMENT

  • CHANTS OF SENNAAR Julien Moya, Thomas Panuel – Rundisc/Focus Entertainment
  • GOODBYE VOLCANO HIGH Development Team – KO_OP/KO_OP
  • TCHIA Phil Crifo, Marilou Lopez-Aguilera, Thoanë Thomadra – Awaceb/Kepler Interactive – WINNER
  • TERRA NIL Development Team – Free Lives/Devolver Digital
  • THIRSTY SUITORS Development Team – Outerloop Games/Annapurna Interactive
  • VENBA Abhijeeth Swaminathan, Sam Elkana, Shahrin Khan – Visai Games/Visai Games

GAME DESIGN

  • COCOON Development Team – Geometric Interactive/Annapurna Interactive
  • DAVE THE DIVER Development Team – MINTROCKET/MINTROCKET – WINNER
  • DREDGE Joel Mason, Alex Ritchie, Nadia Thorn – Black Salt Games/Team17 Digital
  • THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM Development Team – Nintendo EPD/Nintendo
  • MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 Development Team – Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • VIEWFINDER Development Team – Sad Owl Studios/Thunderful Publishing

MULTIPLAYER

  • BALDUR’S GATE 3 Development Team – Larian Studio/Larian Studio
  • CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE III Development Team – Sledgehammer Games/Activision
  • DIABLO IV Development Team – Blizzard Entertainment/Blizzard Entertainment
  • FORZA MOTORSPORT Development Team – Turn 10 Studios/Xbox Game Studios
  • PARTY ANIMALS Development Team – Recreate Games/Source Technology
  • SUPER MARIO BROS. WONDER Development Team – Nintendo EPD/Nintendo – WINNER

MUSIC

  • ALAN WAKE 2 Development Team – Remedy Entertainment Plc./Epic Games
  • ASSASSIN’S CREED MIRAGE Development Team – Ubisoft/Ubisoft
  • BALDUR’S GATE 3 Borislav Slavov – Larian Studio/Larian Studio – WINNER
  • THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM Development Team – Nintendo EPD/Nintendo
  • MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 John Paesano, Scott Hanau, Keith Leary – Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR Gordy Haab, Stephen Barton – Respawn Entertainment/Electronic Arts

NARRATIVE

  • ALAN WAKE 2 Development Team – Remedy Entertainment Plc./Epic Games
  • BALDUR’S GATE 3 Development Team – Larian Studio/Larian Studio – WINNER
  • DREDGE Joel Mason, Alex Ritchie, Nadia Thorne – Black Salt Games/Team17 Digital
  • FINAL FANTASY XVI Kazutoyo Maehiro, Michael-Christopher Koji Fox – SQUARE ENIX – Creative Business Unit III/SQUARE ENIX
  • THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM Development Team – Nintendo EPD/Nintendo
  • STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR Stig Asmussen, Aaron Contreras, Dori Arazi – Respawn Entertainment/Electronic Arts

NEW INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • CHANTS OF SENNAAR Julien Moya, Thomas Panuel – Rundisc/Focus Entertainment
  • DAVE THE DIVER Development Team – MINTROCKET/MINTROCKET
  • DREDGE Development Team – Black Salt Games/Team17 Digital
  • HI-FI RUSH Development Team – Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks
  • JUSANT Development Team – DON’T NOD/DON’T NOD
  • VIEWFINDER Development Team – Sad Owl Studios/Thunderful Publishing – WINNER

PERFORMER IN A LEADING ROLE

  • AMELIA TYLER as Narrator in Baldur’s Gate 3
  • CAMERON MONAGHAN as Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • NADJI JETER as Miles Morales in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – WINNER
  • NEIL NEWBON as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3
  • SAMANTHA BÉART as Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3
  • YURI LOWENTHAL as Peter Parker in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

PERFORMER IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

  • ANDREW WINCOTT as Raphael in Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
  • DEBRA WILSON as Cere Junda in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • RALPH INESON as Cidolfus “Cid” Telamon in Final Fantasy XVI
  • SAM LAKE as Alex Casey in Alan Wake 2
  • TONY TODD as Venom in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • TRACY WILES as Jaheira in Baldur’s Gate 3

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT

  • ALAN WAKE 2 Development Team – Remedy Entertainment Plc./Epic Games
  • FINAL FANTASY XVI Ryota Suzuki, Yasuhiro Yanamoto, Kei Honda – SQUARE ENIX – Creative Business Unit III/SQUARE ENIX
  • HORIZON CALL OF THE MOUNTAIN Development Team – Guerrilla and Firesprite/Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM Development Team – Nintendo EPD/Nintendo – WINNER
  • MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 Development Team – Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • STARFIELD Development Team – Bethesda Game Studios/Bethesda Softworks

EE PLAYERS’ CHOICE

  • BALDUR’S GATE 3 Larian Studio/Larian Studio – WINNER
  • CYBERPUNK 2077 CD PROJEKT RED/CD PROJEKT RED
  • FORTNITE Epic Games/Epic Games
  • THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM Nintendo EPD/Nintendo
  • LETHAL COMPANY Zeekerss/Zeekerss
  • MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.

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Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta (2405.240408-2200)

Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview releasing to the Beta 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!

Xbox Insider Release Notes

System Update Details

  • OS Version: XB_FLT_2405ZN25398.4409.240408-2200
  • Available: 2 p.m. PT – April 11, 2024
  • Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – April 12, 2024

Fixes Included

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:

System

Known Issues

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.

Audio

  • Some users have reported experiencing intermittent audio issues across the dashboard, games, and apps.
    • Troubleshooting: If you do experience issues, please confirm your TV and all other equipment have the latest firmware installed. If you are unsure, you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance. You can also find additional troubleshooting tips here: Troubleshoot audio on your Xbox console.
    • Feedback: If you continue to experience issues after applying the latest firmware and troubleshooting further, please submit feedback via Report a Problem when you are experiencing the issue. Use the “Reproduce with advanced diagnostics” option, then select the category “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Issues”.
      • Note: Be sure to include as much information as possible about the issue, when it started, your setup, troubleshooting you have completed, and any additional information that will help us reproduce the issue.

Networking

  • We are investigating reports of an issue where the console may not connect to the network immediately on boot. If you experience this, be sure to report the issue via Report a Problem as soon as you’re able.
    • Workaround: Wait a minute or two for the connection to establish. If your console still hasn’t connected, restart your Xbox from the Power Center or the guide then file feedback with Report a Problem. Learn more about restarting here: How to restart or power cycle your Xbox console.

Parties & Chats

  • We are aware some users are experiencing issues with party chat and hearing one another, and we are working on a fix.
    • Workaround: Press the Xbox button to open the guide, then navigate to Parties & chats > open the party > Options > then toggle Switch to game chat on and off a couple times.
      • If you are still having trouble, leave the party, and try starting the party from Home before launching a game.
      • If the issue persists, restart your console from the Power Center or the guide then try again.

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.

What Happens to Your Feedback

If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please visit the community subreddit. Official Xbox staff, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to help with your concerns.

When posting to the subreddit, please look through the most recent posts to see if your issue has already been posted or addressed. We always recommend adding to existing threads with the same issue before posting a new one. This helps us support you the best we can! Also, don’t forget to use “Report a Problem” before posting – the information shared in both places helps us understand your issue better.

Thank you to every Xbox Insider in the subreddit today and welcome to the community if you’re just joining us! We love that it has become such a friendly and community-driven hub of conversation and support.

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox Update Preview ring!

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