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Another Fallout game could be coming "sooner rather than later", following the success of the TV adaptation.

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Cardy and Matt are here in a rare two-hander this week as they discuss their time with the new action RPG Stellar Blade, the early access version of No Rest for the Wicked, and Netflix dark comedy, Baby Reindeer. Plus, as always there's time to talk about various uses of gravy.

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A very interesting rumor came out of the latest episode of the XboxEra podcast, with insider Shpeshal_Nick claiming to have heard that a Helldivers 2 Xbox port is currently under consideration at Sony.

Samsung in partnership with Google announced the Circle to Search feature with the Galaxy S24 series. Now the feature is available on several flagship devices, but users have reported some concerns about the feature. In the Made by Google podcast, it was highlighted that users have been sending feedback about the innovative feature being accidentally triggered even when it is not in use. Therefore, Google will soon be bringing an improved version of its artificial intelligence (AI)-based Circle to Search feature. It is reported that the company is currently working on improving the feature.

Cardy, Mat, and Emma are here to share their picks for some of the best games you can finish in 5 hours or less this week. A mix of well-known indies and hidden gems, maybe you'll find something new to play this weekend. Before that, though, there's time for some more thoughts about Alex Garland's Civil War and flower-puzzle game Botany Manor. Plus, a nail-biter of an Endless Search.

Norman Caruso, the creator of the beloved Gaming Historian documentary series on YouTube, has announced that he is 'permanently' stepping back from full-time content creation on the site. This news may come as a surprise to many fans of Caruso's long-running YouTube channel, and this is only the latest in a string of high-profile departures from the social media platform.

The latest batch of rumors make it pretty clear that a PlayStation 5 Pro is coming this year, but will anyone really care about slightly better 4K graphics? This week, Engadget Senior Editor Jessica Conditt joins Cherlynn and Devindra to chat about the PS5 Pro, as well as her piece on the PlayDate two years after its release. You could say the Playdate is pretty much the opposite of another expensive high-end console.

Typically, the live viewership for Critical Role dips after its break around midnight Eastern, as a good chunk of the audience heads to bed with plans to catch the rest of the Dungeons & Dragons actual-play episode later on. But last week’s session was so suspenseful that viewer numbers continued to climb until the very end. The marathon five-hour broadcast was must-watch TV for dedicated fans thanks to the return of a past adversary and a bold player move that felt as if it had been pulled from a different game entirely — because it was.

Millions of Fallout 4 mods were installed this weekend, as fans flock back to the games. In fact, more Fallout 4 mods have been installed this month than ever before, with data from Nexus Mods showing that this is the busiest modding community has ever been.

Using some particularly juicy screenshots from the new live-action show, one dedicated Fallout fan has taken it upon themselves to accurately map out all of the known vaults, making it possible to see if there's canonically a vault near you in a post-apocalyptic alternate universe.

revealed that she received a ton of phone calls from past co-stars after she publicly slammed an unknown actor for making her cry on set.

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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.

It's never fun when you have to report on a game that almost certainly isn't happening, especially when it has as much potential as a Dead Space 2 remake, but indeed, it sounds like a sequel to the brilliant 2023 Dead Space remake isn't coming anytime soon.

The BAFTA Games Awards 2024 are taking place on Thursday 11th April, with the whole ceremony being streamed on BAFTA’s Twitch, YouTube and X accounts from 7pm onwards.

I was happy — excited, even — to check out Shure’s latest USB microphone. Its predecessor, the MV7, has been my default podcasting mic since it was launched toward to end of 2022. I’ve recorded more than 100 episodes of my show on the thing — not to mention using it for meetings, social engagements and even telehealth visits.

Xbox president Sarah Bond has confirmed that backwards compatibility with previous-generation Xbox games will remain a priority for the company's hardware going forward.

Xbox has partnered with the UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) trade association’s Digital Schoolhouse initiative in order to release a series of Xbox Field Trips, educational podcasts based on popular Xbox Game Pass titles including Sea of Thieves and Minecraft.

Although Sony was limited by what it could do with the PlayStation 5 Pro, the upcoming mid-generation refresh system has been designed to provide developers easy and economical ways to implement enhancements in games already in development.

Helldivers 2 has dropped a new update today (Tuesday 2nd April), with a big pile of official patch notes to explain what's what.

Google's Podcasts app, boasting over 500 million downloads globally, is set to cease operations for users in the United States on April 2. Despite its large user base, only a small fraction of U.S. podcast listeners, around 4%, utilize the platform. This imminent shutdown has prompted concerns among users who now need to transfer their podcast subscription data to alternative services. However, this migration process can be complex and may expose users to potential security risks such as scams and credential theft.

The Game Awards host and industry hype man, Geoff Keighley, is teasing a Judas-related info drop for tomorrow, 27th March, conveniently enough, the 11th anniversary of BioShock Infinite's launch. Keighley sat down alongside IGN executive editor <a href=«https://twitter.com/DMC_Ryan/status/1772292362347348023?ref_src=» https:>Ryan McCaffrey

Wizards of the Coast has released a statement confirming that it has suspended Fay Dalton, the artist behind Magic: The Gathering's Trouble in Pairs card from the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander set, while it investigates her alleged plagiarism.

In recent times, a new concern has emerged online surrounding prolonged smartphone use: the "iPhone finger." This term refers to a supposed dent that may develop on the pinky finger due to holding a phone in a specific way for long periods.

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I had a favorite version of Mulan growing up (Anita Yuen in the 1998 Taiwanese TV series). I obsessed over Chinese period TV series like Legend of the Condor Heroes, My Fair Princess and The Book and the Sword. I consider myself fairly well-versed in Chinese historical figures, especially those represented in ‘90s and 2000s entertainment in Asia. So when I found out that a UK-based studio had made a VR game called The Pirate Queen based on a forgotten female leader who was prolific in the South China Sea, I was shocked. How had I never heard of her? How had the Asian film and TV industry never covered her?

This week, it’s all about cars and Lucy Liu in VR. Devindra chats with Senior Writer Sam Rutherford about his visit to the New York International Auto Show, where he saw the Polestar 4, a unique new EV without a rear window. Also, Cherlynn pops in to chat with Lucy Liu about her new VR game, The Pirate Queen. We also explore the issues around Florida’s bill banning young kids from social media sites, and Sam tells us why he likes Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation.

Cardy, Matt, and Mat are here to talk about a right ol' mixture of stuff this week. We've got new games like Princess Peach: Showtime and old ones like the original Metal Gear Solid trilogy. Then there are brand-new films such as Civil War and Drive-Away Dolls, and a bunch of thrillers from between 1975 and 1981. Oh, and a new X-Men TV show that is kind of an old X-Men TV show.

Kristen Stewart has no interest in doing a Marvel movie...unless one director asks her to.

Earlier this week, Magic: The Gathering artist Fay Dalton was accused of plagiarism when creating the Trouble in Pairs card. Wizards of the Coast released a statement shortly after the story went live, saying that it was "looking into" the matter. But the allegations haven't stopped, as some MTG players believe they've found more art plagiarised to create the card.

The PlayStation 5 Pro has no reason for happening, as some developers feel they still have to make the most of the base model.

Manga creator Eiichiro Oda - who last week announced that One Piece would be taking a three week "scheduled maintenance" break - has commented once again on the recent passing of his friend, and fellow legendary mangaka, Akira Toriyama.

Highwater is a story-driven tactical strategy game set in a ruined and flooded world. You play as Nikos as he sets off in his dinghy to try and reach Alphaville, where he plans to sneak onto a rocket that the ultra rich are using to escape the ruined Earth they destroyed. While it might be a premonition from the future and it looks good on a surface level, there is a lack of polish and depth here that undercuts the game’s better qualities.

From the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck to the many similar devices the latter in particular has spawned (including the likes of the Lenovo Legion Go, ROG Ally, and more), there’s been no shortage of evidence that there’s incredible demand within the gaming audiences for handheld devices. Interestingly, it seems like Microsoft is at least tinkering with the idea of such a device.

Multiple Xbox handheld prototypes are being worked on at Microsoft, according to rumors circulating online.

Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are not keen on returning to the world of Star Wars after their previous pitch was scrapped. The duo are busy with their latest Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem, which they co-created with True Blood’s Alexander Woo, and are clear that that’s where their priorities lie at the moment.

Cardy, Dale, and Matt are back again to talk about video games. Who would've thought? This week the line-up includes both Dragon's Dogma 2 and Alone in the Dark, as well as a venture into the world of movies with a look at the first trailer for Alien: Romulus. There's also too much chat about what constitutes a sauce.

The Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit reportedly received an important update, according to rumors circulating online.

The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast takes a quick dive into the biggest stories from the business of video games over the past week - and the latest episode is available to listen to or watch now.

The next game from Team Ninja is very nearly here as we rush towards the Rise of the Ronin release date.

With the release of iOS 17.4, Apple introduced several exciting updates, including new emojis, changes to the App Store in the European Union, and transcripts for Apple Podcasts. Among these enhancements is an update to Siri, Apple's voice assistant, which now offers the ability to read incoming messages in multiple languages.

Since being introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, fans have been fascinated with the weather-dependent Castform. And Pokémon Go is no different!

Will Star Wars Battlefront: Classic Collection get a physical disc release? Since the game launched, that question has flown around the web faster than the Millennium Falcon can make the Kessel Run.

Fortnite Lantern Fest returns for another year of festivities to coincide with the Islamic tradition of Ramadan.

Devastators are one of the many scourges of the Helldivers universe — however, finding them can be a little tricky if you don't know where to look.

iOS 17.4 packs quite a few new features and improvements, from podcast transcripts and new emoji options to multilingual message playback, Apple Cash numbers, and beyond. These changes and under-the-hood tweaks can be easy to miss if you don’t know where to look, which is where we come in.

Several rumours and supposed leaks have started making their way across the web surrounding the return of Midas in Fortnite. Is there any truth to them?

Mount Olympus in Fortnite! That's right. The Greek gods and goddesses are here to take over the battle royale and rule all those who oppose them. Well, we're here to stop them.

Scream's original final girl, Neve Campbell, is reprising her role as Sidney Prescott for the upcoming sequel Scream 7. And in another return for the series, it's also been revealed that Scream creator Kevin Williamson will direct the sequel.

Avatar: The Legend of Korra arrives in the world of Fortnite, with the master elemental manipulator Korra set to receive her very own skin.

In the fall of 2023, a clip ripped from a video by Tom Simons and reposted on X (formerly Twitter) saw Irish YouTube entertainer Seán “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin strapped to a lie detector test. His friends were grilling him about everything, like whether or not he still enjoyed his job as a YouTuber and how much money he had in the bank. Though sensitive, none of the questions fazed McLoughlin, a video star with millions of subscribers on YouTube. To truly rattle him, his friends had to pull out the big guns — questions that, if answered honestly, would make most squirm. Has YouTube gotten worse as a platform, they probed? Yes, McLoughlin answered, still not missing a beat. And he said Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, YouTube’s biggest creator, was to blame.

The return date for MultiVersus has been confirmed!

Now that the latest season of Fortnite has arrived, everyone is frantically chasing down the latest skins, with Cerberus one of the headlining outfits for the new Myths & Mortals theme.

Gods and goddesses are now assuming their thrones across the island of Fortnite, with Greek mythology the latest theme to take over the battle royale phenomenon.

Fortnite has continued to build upon its lore in recent years, introducing a full set of goodies and baddies for players to pit against one another in the toybox battle royale.

Fortnite rolls on to its latest season in the form of Myths & Mortals.

One thing about games from the 90s is that they could be wicked hard and such is the case with some of the missions in Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster so we’ve gathered all the cheat codes and explained how to use them to help you get by.

Immortals of Aveum launched with mixed critical reviews and went on to be a financial flop.

There are heaps of ways to eliminate your opponent in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

What would you give to be able to create time? Well, fortunately we have a guide for you on how to do just that… in Little Alchemy 2.

Has there ever been a better time to be a fan of survival horror games? Since the beginning of last year, the likes of Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake and Dead Space Remake all scared us witless. But the horror rollercoaster is still charging away as later this month, we have the return of a horror icon.

As revealed ahead of time by dataminers, new weapons, armour and equipment are coming to Helldivers 2 as part of the new Warbond, Cutting Edge — and we can spill all the beans on the details and release date.

In a recent interview with The Verge’s Decoder podcast, Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini revealed that the anime-focused streaming service was experimenting with implementing AI-generated subtitles for the service’s library of titles. Purini’s proposition was that AI could expedite the workflow of subtitling and closed captioning in order to launch episodes “as close to the Japanese release as possible” for worldwide anime fans.

Fortnite really comes through with its collaborations, but surprisingly, One Piece has never been among Epic Games’ team-ups — despite having worked with a few anime in the past. And you know how one thing leads to another — it only takes one anime to get the ball rolling.

In the real world, there are tons of sub-variants of wolves roaming the planet.

WWE 2K24 is jam-packed full of wrestlers, and we’ve got the roster laid out for you alongside a full list of incoming DLCs that are set to add even more down the line.

After 21 years, Warner Bros. is shutting down Rooster Teeth, the production company behind Red vs. Blue and RWBY, among other titles. The process is expected to take several months, according to a notice from Rooster Teeth general manager Jordan Levin, published Wednesday on the Rooster Teeth website. The Roost Podcast Network, which boasts podcasts like Kinda Funny and RT Podcast, will stay with Warner Bros. as the company looks to sell the network.

As part of the Pokémon Horizons event for Pokémon Go, Charcadet was added to the game — and we’ve got all the info, including how to evolve them into Armarouge or Ceruledge explained, so that you don’t miss out on all the hype.

In the real world, most of us would not know where to start when making clay.

Apple has released the iOS 17.4 update for iPhone and iPad devices which come with several new features including Apple Podcasts transcripts. This feature will enable users to get a full-text display of each episode they listen to on the Apple Podcasts app. This new feature has been added to provide users with easy accessibility and navigation. Transcripts for podcasts have been one of the most awaited features, now after installing the iOS 17.4 update, you can easily access these new features. Know more about transcripts for Apple Podcasts here.

Apple released iOS 17 for iPhones and iPadOS 17 for iPads last year, complete with new iMessage features, custom lock screens for iPads, a Journal app, StandBy Mode on MagSafe charging stands, and other helpful features. There have been a few minor updates since then, and now version 17.4 is rolling out.

One of the most appealing elements of an open-world role-playing game is the volume of side quests that you can keep yourself occupied with. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is no different. There are locations to discover, a dog to escort, Chocobos to lasso and a crown to steal from the Tonberry King.

Helldivers 2 doesn’t just have in-game shenanigans — there’s plenty of datamining tomfoolery taking place, with the findings being discussed online.

If you’ve gotten tired of dying within seconds of playing Stash House, you’ll be glad to know there’s a tiny new competitive map in CoD MW3 Season 2 Reloaded which is fast approaching its release date.

If you’re looking for all the important intel about CoD MW3’s Warhammer crossover, you’ve come to the right place!

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the sequel to 2020’s Final Fantasy 7 Remake, sets players free in a vast open world where they can tackle a variety of missions.

Super Earth may face a grave new threat, as a rumoured new faction known as The Illuminate could be coming to Helldivers 2.

Despite mixed reviews, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was still one of 2023’s best-selling games, alongside the likes of Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC 24.