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Xbox Series X/S Stormcloud Vapor Controller Revealed

Microsoft has revealed a new Stormcloud Vapor special edition Xbox Series X/S controller, and it looks great. The Xbox maker announced the controller in a blog post, revealing that the controller is available for preorder starting today. It will cost $69.99 and you can purchase it from Xbox’s online store, Microsoft stores, and some local retailers. The controller is onyx blue, with a smoky aesthetic that gives the controller a unique look in the lineup of Xbox Series X/S controllers.  Microsoft says the design is inspired by clouds and storming skies, “with each billowing puff of vapor bringing a unique design to each controller,” hence the Stormcloud Vapor name. It features rubberized, blue diamond-pattern grips and can hook up to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles, PC, mobile phones, and tablets.  Purchasing this controller also gives you a...
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Jujutsu Kaisen’s Gojo, Megumi, Nobara, and Yuji Coming To Fortnite Next Week

Jujutsu Kaisen is the latest anime to crossover with Epic Games’ free-to-play battle royale, Fortnite.  The official Fortnite Twitter account officially announced this crossover today with a quick teaser video showcasing some original characters making shadow puppets on a wall in the battle island’s Mega City locale. Shortly after, Jujutsu Kaisen’s Gojo, Megumi, Nobara, and Yuhi crash through that wall, revealing the first look at these skins in-game.  You can check out the Jujutsu Kaisen Fortnite skins for yourself in the teaser below: Fortnite’s anime crossovers began with Naruto in 2021, followed by Dragon Ball Z and My Hero Academia last year. While some players have criticized the visuals of some of the earlier anime characters added to Fortnite (looking at you, Goku and Vegeta), Epic Games’ creations have only become better over the years. It brought Attack On Titan...
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Remnant 2’s Wild Data Mining Puzzle Was Solved by Someone with No Coding Experience, a Fridge Full of Red Bull, and ChatGPT

In some of Gunfire Games' past projects, like 2019’s Remnant: From The Ashes, data mining sucked some of the mystery out of their game a little earlier than they’d have liked. So the team decided to hide one of their most highly sought-after prizes behind a puzzle that only data miners could solve....
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Flesh and Blood’s Next Set, Bright Lights, Returns Players to Metrix This October

Legend Story Studios has announced Flesh and Blood: Bright Lights, an (almost) all-Mechanologist set launching this October with three new heroes including the character evolution of fan-favourite Dash....
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Face-Off: Which ’90s Video Game Is the Best?

In celebration of '90s week at IGN, we need your help in deciding what the best game from that wonderful decade was. Will you pick The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Super Mario World? Metal Gear Solid or Final Fantasy 7? The choice is yours......
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Nintendo’s Next Console Will Reportedly Be Portable Like Switch, Targeting Second Half 2024 Release

Nintendo’s next console will reportedly be portable like the Switch and is targeting a release in the second half of 2024, according to a new report today from VideoGamesChronicle.  VGC cites “multiple people with knowledge of Nintendo’s next-gen console plans” that reveal Nintendo’s Switch successor is aiming for a release in the second half of next year, to ensure there’s plenty of stock at launch. Nintendo wants to avoid the stock shortages that plagued the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S release for months (and years for some).  The publication reports that two of its sources suggest the next-generation console will use LCD screens, like those seen on the launch versions of the Switch, rather than the OLED screens used in the Switch OLED models. The use of LCD reduces costs, VGC writes, in light of the likely need for...
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Welcome to 90s Week @ IGN

Welcome to our special theme week that's all about the games, movies, and TV shows from the 90s....
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NetherRealm Releases New Mortal Kombat 1 Keepers Of Time Trailer, Reveals Playable Geras

NetherRealm Studios has released a new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer focused on the Keepers of Time and Geras, a Mortal Kombat 11 debut character returning as a playable fighter.  The Mortal Kombat studio has released a steady flow of trailers and gameplay since its MK1 reveal back in May, and that continued over the weekend with a new showcase on the Keepers of Time faction and sand-wielding warrior Geras. In it, we get new looks at Liu Kang, including a new fatality for him, and Geras.  You can check out the MK1 Keepers of Time trailer for yourself below:  Over the weekend, MK1 director Ed Boon tweeted an image with what many think might be a new character debuting in the game. Boon writes, “New phone. Who dis?” and circles the unknown character, leading many to believe it’s a tease...
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New PS5 Beta Update Brings Dolby Atmos, Larger SSD Capacity, And More

Sony has revealed a new PlayStation 5 system software beta rolling out today that brings the highly requested audio format, Dolby Atmos, to the console alongside a larger SSD capacity, accessibility features, and more.  Since the launch of the PS5, audiophiles have asked for Dolby Atmos audio support on the console. Without diving too deep into the nitty gritty, Dolby Atmos is one of the best audio formats when adequately supported. While the PS5’s 3D Tempest audio tech is impressive, players have also wished for Dolby Atmos support. And now, with the latest system software beta, it has arrived.  “3D Audio powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech can now be enjoyed by those who own compatible Dolby Atmos-enabled HDMI devices such as soundbars, TVs, or home theater systems,” a PlayStation Blog post reads. “Tempest 3D AudioTech specifically renders to the...
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PS5 Beta Finally Adds Support for Dolby Atmos HDMI Devices, Among Other Things

Sony is rolling out a new PlayStation 5 beta that adds a number of new features, including Dolby Atmos device support....