Gaming

4 Massive Empty Open World Games With Nothing To Do

I love playing Open World games just because of how big and beautiful they are and also the activities in that world. I totally played the heck out …

Everybody's Gone to the Rapture Dev Lays Off Most Staff

Everybody's Gone to the Rapture developer, The Chinese Room has temporarily ceased development and laid off the majority of its staff.<p>In a blog post …

‘Destiny 2’ Presenting New Challenge Modes After Database Update

When <i>Destiny 2</i> hit the PlayStation 4, Bungie made it clear that they were adding some huge updates over the next month and they have kept gamers busy …

UK Daily Deals: Nintendo Switch Plus 2 Games for Under £300

Want IGN UK Deals in your social feeds? Like us on Facebook and follow me on Twitter for the most up-to-date bargains.<p>Check out my Xbox One X …

This D&D 4K touchscreen custom table is a Dungeon Master’s dream

Why it matters to you<p>Old-school gamers are embracing the latest technology for a fun new retro gaming experience.<p>Dungeons & Dragons has grown in …

The Cosplay Of The Tokyo Game Show

It’s that time again. Time for cosplayers to descend on the Tokyo Game Show. The two public days bring out some of the most talented and most …

The Morning After: Monday, September 25th 2017

Hey, good morning!<p>Over the weekend, you might have missed Nintendo's attempt to refresh its first major smartphone game, S<i>uper Mario Run</i>, and the smart planner by Moleskine that requires a little too much mental investment.<p>Even after it's set up, the app probably won't recognize your chicken …

Bungie Reveals Destiny 2 Faction Rally Details and Release Date

Ever since the destruction of the Tower, <i>Destiny 2</i> players have been wondering how they were going to be able to show their support for factions and …

Daily Deals: Blue Yeti Mic and Free Game for $99, Middle-earth: Shadow of War with Free Shadow of Mordor GOTY for $35

<i>Welcome to IGN's Daily Deals, your source for the best deals on the stuff you actually want to buy. If you buy something through this post, IGN may</i> …

Nioh Complete Edition Announced

Nioh Complete Edition was announced this weekend at Tokyo Game Show 2017 and will be released in Japan later this year.<p>As reported by Gematsu, Nioh …

Catch The Latest Uncharted's Story Without Actually Playing It

Want to skip playing a very good video game and just catch up on that very good video game’s story? Andy Gilleand has you covered with this “movie” …

Microsoft And Hyperkin Partner To Resurrect Infamous, Oversized Xbox Controller

While the Xbox One and Xbox 360 are often featured in articles around the web (thanks to the Xbox One’s growing library and backward compatibility …

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PlayStation Australia has launched a competition that rewards trophy hunters with real life Platinum Trophies.<p>PlayStation Plus Platinum Hunters is …

Cosplayer Has A Nintendo Switch For A Head, Plays Arms On It

Gaming on the go like you’ve never seen it before.<p>Shared on Reddit by user Kurobiii who encountered the Switch-headed Mario cosplayer at this year’s …

Valve Thought About Putting Women In Team Fortress 2 (And Making A DOTA 2 Cartoon)

Announcer aside, every character in <i>Team Fortress 2</i> is a dude. But the recent release of an artist’s old work shows that Valve at least toyed with the …

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‘Dissidia Final Fantasy NT’ Tournaments Planned For New York Comic Con 2017

<i>Dissidia Final Fantasy NT</i> makes its worldwide debut on the PlayStation 4 on January 30, 2018, but Square Enix isn’t waiting until then to give <i>Final</i> …

Code Vein doubles-down on the vampire Dark Souls vibes in its latest trailer from Tokyo Game Show. R

<b>Code Vein doubles-down on the vampire Dark Souls vibes in its latest trailer from Tokyo Game Show</b>. Revealed in May and aiming for a 2018 release on …

Middle-earth: Shadow of War is like Shadow of Mordor but more

Going hands-on with the new game<p><i>Middle Earth: Shadow of War</i> won’t disappoint fans of the game’s predecessor, <i>Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.</i> Our own Pat Gill went hands-on with some <i>Shadow of War</i> gameplay at a recent Xbox event. The fortress assault that he played was a messy, glorious battle. …

The first 17 apps you should download for your new iPhone 8

You've managed to get your hands on a new iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus, and now you need cool things to do with it.<p>The Tech Insider staff picked some of our favorite off-the-beaten track apps that show off the power and potential of Apple's superphone.<p>This list includes both obvious choices you can …

NBA 2K18 review

Cash rules everything around me<p><i>NBA 2K18</i> might play brilliantly, but its off-the-court issues get in the way of its success. The game delivers a tremendous simulation of the sport, with sparkling presentation to match and a renewed focus on the inner-city origins that many NBA athletes share. Then …

Honest Game Trailers' Take On Destiny 2 Is Its Most Honest Trailer Yet

It might just be me, but Honest Game Trailers feels like it's transitioned from being a pure gag machine to actually providing solid, if brief, …

Destiny 2 swaps Trials map when glitch is discovered

<i>Destiny</i> <i>2</i>’s latest Trial of the Nine player-versus-player event was changed at the last minute after Bungie discovered a glitch that allowed players to leave the map area.<p>Originally, Altar of Flame was to have been the trial, but players on that map discovered how to glitch outside of it and shoot …

Destiny 2 bundles, Nintendo deals, PUBG discounts, and more gaming sales

Save a few bucks on PUBG until Sept. 26<p>It’s a good week for gaming deals, especially when it comes to hardware and accessories. Not only are there new <i>Destiny 2</i> bundle deals, but you can score discounts on everything from keyboards to gaming mice to external hard drives.<p>In regards to games, you can …

Xbox One X selling out around the world

The Xbox One X has started selling out around the world, <b>Windows Central reported</b>.<p>Microsoft’s new 4K console was a top-seller for Amazon and Target in …

SNES Classic vs. NES Classic: Which Retro Console Is For You?

Nintendo's coveted SNES Classic Edition is launching very soon, and its previous mini retro console, the NES Classic Edition, is coming back next …

Finally, A Use For All Of Those Donkey Kong Country Returns Banana Cases

Your Joy-Con controllers will fit in here.<p>That’s what Reddit user Zefipalu discovered when they decided to try and answer the immortal question, …

The Evolution Of Grand Theft Auto 5 In Just 30 Seconds

This Might be the weirdest thing I have ever done. I don’t want to spoil it just watch it! I tried my best to show the evolution of GTA 5 in 30 …

Here’s C.J. from Grand Theft Auto in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

From Grove Street to the Great Plateau<p>Carl Johnson flew a Harrier, robbed a casino, and stole a rapper’s songbook. His adventure in <i>Grand Theft Auto</i><i>: San Andreas</i> was truly epic, a resume worthy of one in the land of Hyrule. Now he can, thanks to a modder.<p>Here is C.J. romping around in <i>The Legend of</i> …

The Week in Video Games – 24th September, 2017

<b>This week in video games: the PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds team gets grumpy with Fortnite, Phil Spencer gets a promotion, and a wonderful tribute to</b> …