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- Animal Crossing Toy Day Festivities Guide
- How to Set Up a Custom Game in Among Us
- Demon's Souls: Turn Boss Souls Into Powerful Weapons and Spells
- Call of Duty Multiplayer Is Still Free - Here's 33 Tips for Getting Started
- Cyberpunk 2077: Hotfix 1.06 Has Fixed the Save File Corruption Issue
- How to Get Every Weapon in Final Fantasy 7 Remake
- Sony Has 7 TV Shows and 3 Movies In Development Based on PlayStation Games
- Call of Duty Zombies: How to Find and Upgrade All Wonder Weapons
- New to HBO Max in January: Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, The Mummy and More
- How to Get Legendary Boons in Hades
- PS5's Launch Year: Looking Back at PlayStation's 2020
- Zelda BotW: Guides for Every Shrine
- Scientists Confirm the Negative Health Effects of Humans Traveling to Space
- Nintendo Switch Year In Review Will Reveal Your Most Played Games in 2020
- Among Us Reportedly Had 'Half a Billion Monthly Active Users in November'
- 3,300-Year-Old Baboon Skull May Tease a Fabled Land
| Animal Crossing Toy Day Festivities Guide Posted: 24 Dec 2020 08:30 AM PST  |
| How to Set Up a Custom Game in Among Us Posted: 24 Dec 2020 07:00 AM PST  |
| Demon's Souls: Turn Boss Souls Into Powerful Weapons and Spells Posted: 23 Dec 2020 10:00 PM PST  |
| Call of Duty Multiplayer Is Still Free - Here's 33 Tips for Getting Started Posted: 23 Dec 2020 09:00 PM PST  |
| Cyberpunk 2077: Hotfix 1.06 Has Fixed the Save File Corruption Issue Posted: 23 Dec 2020 08:01 PM PST Update (12/23/20) - CD Projekt Red has released Hotfix 1.06 for Cyberpunk 2077 that thankfully removes the 8MB save file size limit that was causing certain save files to become permanently corrupt if they went over that limit. Unfortunately, this will not fix save files that were corrupted before the update. Hotfix 1.06 also improves memory management and stability on consoles - which will result in fewer crashes - and makes sure "Dum Dum will no longer go missing from Totentanz entrance during Second Conflict." Original story follows. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Those playing Cyberpunk 2077 should be aware that if their save files get above 8MB, they may become permanently corrupt and unusable. Redditor MagicTacoSauce posted a PSA alerting others to the issue, and GOG.com - which is owned by Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red - offered a response that is not overly promising. "Unfortunately the save is damaged and can't be recovered," The statement reads. "Please use an older save file to continue playing and try to keep a lower amount of items and crafting materials. If you have used the item duplication glitch, please load a save file not affected by it. The save file size limit might be increased in one of the future patches, but the corrupted files will remain that way." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/10/cyberpunk-2077-pc-review"] GOG.com saying that it "might be increased in future patches" may not be the best of news for those who love to collect everything and wish to craft a ton. Redditor modsharearebattyboys shared the ways players can check their current save files, and they are as follows;
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| How to Get Every Weapon in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Posted: 23 Dec 2020 07:11 PM PST  |
| Sony Has 7 TV Shows and 3 Movies In Development Based on PlayStation Games Posted: 23 Dec 2020 07:00 PM PST Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra has revealed that his studio is currently developing seven TV shows and three movies based on PlayStation games. As reported by Media Post, Vinciquerra announced the news while talking about Sony's idea to have much more integration between all of its entertainment properties, including PlayStation. "We have no specific plan yet," Vinciquerra said. "But we have a program within the company called One Sony... You'll be seeing a lot more integration of Sony companies together." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/22/first-look-at-tom-holland-in-the-uncharted-movie-ign-now"] He then discussed that Sony is developing three movies and seven TV shows based on PlayStation games, but didn't go so far as to say if the Uncharted movie and The Last of Us TV series were included in that count. Vinciquerra also discussed whether or not Sony would be following the example set by Warner Bros. and potentially switch to a day-and-date release model for theaters and streaming services. "I don't think we'll be in the day-and-date release business, no," Vinciquerra answered. "I think the economic model for very big-budget movies require the windows that are in the flow now and we'll continue with that... We think 30-day windows are probably the best, it will allow us to amortize our marketing over the two windows – theatrical and home entertainment - so we think that is the way to go." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=live-action-versions-of-video-game-characters&captions=true"] PlayStation Productions was launched in 2019 and Sony stated the new studio was "already in production on its first slate of projects and has set up shop on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City" and took a lot of inspiration from Marvel Studios. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.  |
| Call of Duty Zombies: How to Find and Upgrade All Wonder Weapons Posted: 23 Dec 2020 06:29 PM PST  |
| New to HBO Max in January: Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, The Mummy and More Posted: 23 Dec 2020 04:58 PM PST HBO Max is bringing some classic movies and fan-favorite animated series to its lineup in the new year for January 2021. One of the most notable additions to the subscription streaming service next month is the entirety of Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond alongside Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises. Superman: Doomsday, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and Superman Returns will be joining the DC lineup next month too. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ranking-the-batman-movies&captions=true"] Other classics like Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Mad Max: Fury Road are also coming to the service next month as well. If those aren't up your alley, there's sure to be something among the titles joining the service for you like Quentin Tarantino's classics Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2, and fan-favorites like The Mummy and its sequel - The Mummy Returns. For those looking to get the theatrical experience of a new release at home, John Lee Hancock's new psychological thriller, The Little Things, starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto, will arrive to the streaming service on January 29, the same day it's released in theaters. It will remain on the service for 31 days at no additional cost to HBO Max subscribers. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/22/the-little-things-official-trailer"] Check out the full list of HBO Max offerings for January 2020 below: January 1
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Titles Leaving HBO Max in JanuaryThe following are titles that will no longer be on the service after the date they fall under:January 7
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| How to Get Legendary Boons in Hades Posted: 23 Dec 2020 03:30 PM PST  |
| PS5's Launch Year: Looking Back at PlayStation's 2020 Posted: 23 Dec 2020 03:00 PM PST On this week's episode of Podcast Beyond!, IGN's weekly PlayStation show, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Lucy O'Brien, and Max Scoville to look back on the year that was for PlayStation. The cast reminisces about the PS5 news cycle this year, how the launch year coped with the lack of in-person events, and the many PS5 and PS4 games we were lucky to have this year. Watch the new episode above! [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-playstation-exclusives-of-2020&captions=true"] Podcast Beyond! is live every Wednesday. For more on PS5, check out our PS5 console review. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush is IGN's Senior News Editor, host of Podcast Beyond!, and PlayStation lead. Talk to him on Twitter @jmdornbush.  |
| Zelda BotW: Guides for Every Shrine Posted: 23 Dec 2020 12:37 PM PST  |
| Scientists Confirm the Negative Health Effects of Humans Traveling to Space Posted: 23 Dec 2020 12:00 PM PST Human space colonies may be further away than we think, unfortunately. Scientists have long been researching the health effects of space travel on humans, and new discoveries indicate the health effects can be detrimental. As explained by ScienceAlert, we've known that space travel is dangerous for a long time - after all, we've been doing it for over 50 years now. But, if our plan is to colonize Mars in the future, it's important we understand just what is at stake. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-25-best-sci-fi-movies&captions=true"] According to discoveries made as part of NASA's Twin Study, extended time in space can affect blood flow to the brain, alter the ratio of bacteria in your gut microbiome, and cause temporary visual impairments, among other effects, due to the microgravity found outside Earth. The issues begin during liftoff when astronauts are subjected to G forces almost three times what we experience on Earth. After exiting our atmosphere, space radiation becomes an issue and something that scientists are still looking to understand. "Going forward, our goal is to get a better idea of underlying mechanisms, of what's going on during long-duration space flight in the human body, and how it varies between people," said Susan Bailey, a biologist from Colorado State University. "Not everybody responds the same way." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=cosmos-possible-worlds-gallery&captions=true"] A one-way trip to Mars can take roughly seven months, meaning a round trip leads to a minimum of well over a year in space – not counting any research time on the planet itself. While this may not seem like a long time, relatively speaking, it is just shy of the record for the longest duration in space by a single person. Russian cosmonaut Valery Polyakov spent 438 consecutive days aboard the International Space Station in 2016. This is just a singular case, however. In order to truly test the long-term health effects of space travel, we'll inevitably need a larger sample size. Currently, much of the data is pooled as part of NASA's GeneLab Project. This is a more cost-effective way for scientists to test samples and compare data. The results of one such test indicated a collective change in the subjects' mitochondria—tiny organelles within our cells that help to convert food into usable energy. "What we found over and over was that something is happening with the mitochondria regulation that throws everything out of whack," said Afshin Beheshti, a bioinformatician at NASA's Ames Research Center. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2015/08/21/the-martian-features-these-9-real-nasa-technologies-ign-news"] While the idea of living in space or on another planet is certainly appealing, we've clearly got a lot more to understand first. For more space news, read about NASA's discovery of water on the moon as well as possible signs of life on Venus. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, Reviews, and Wikis writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.  |
| Nintendo Switch Year In Review Will Reveal Your Most Played Games in 2020 Posted: 23 Dec 2020 10:32 AM PST Nintendo is now allowing players to view their Nintendo Switch Year In Review that shows what kind of player they are, how many hours were played, how many games they played, and what your most-played games are. If you want to know how many hours your spent in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, or Paper Mario: The Origami King, you can find your own Nintendo Switch Year In Review on Nintendo.com. Not only does it show you a bunch of stats from this year, it also compares them to 2019. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/02/the-best-nintendo-gifts-holiday-gift-guide-2020"] Many players will undoubtedly see that their play time has increased year-over-year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that is making many spend more time at home. Despite Switch shortages this year, Nintendo's newest console has achieved a 24-month streak as being the best-selling hardware platform in terms of units sold. In November 2020, it even withstood the launch of both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. For more on Nintendo Switch, be sure to check out our list of the Top 25 Switch Games and our guide for the best gifts for Nintendo fans for some last-minute shopping this holiday season. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-top-25-switch-games-fall-2020-update&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.  |
| Among Us Reportedly Had 'Half a Billion Monthly Active Users in November' Posted: 23 Dec 2020 10:01 AM PST Among Us was allegedly played by roughly half a billion players in November, making it "by far the most popular game ever in terms of monthly players." As reported by SuperData, Among Us' earnings figures are comparatively smaller than other titles with as a similar amount of active players considering it isn't heavily monetized. The PC version, which costs $5 USD, was responsible for 64% of the revenue from August to November despite only accounting for 3% of the player base. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/22/among-us-review"] SuperData also revealed that the launch of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands led to the highest monthly revenue for the MMO since 2008 and highest player count since 2010. Additionally, Assassin's Creed Valhalla sold 1.7 million units digitally and performed 50% better than Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Even though Among Us was originally released in 2018, 2020 is the year it found incredible success and popularity thanks to top streamers around the world playing it. U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez even played Among Us on Twitch to encourage voting and drew in over 430,000 viewers. In our Among Us review, we said it "lives up to the hype created by its delayed explosion in popularity, for the most part. It's a style of intense, refreshing multiplayer experience that simply didn't catch on digitally before recently. Its well-earned following speaks to just how enticing murdering and deceiving your friends can be, as well as Innersloth's endearing art, approachability, and clever minigame design." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/11/among-us-toppat-airship-map-reveal-trailer"] For more on Among us, which is now available on Nintendo Switch and Xbox Game Pass for PC, check out its upcoming map called The Airship and our look at how Among Us came back from the brink of obscurity. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.  |
| 3,300-Year-Old Baboon Skull May Tease a Fabled Land Posted: 23 Dec 2020 10:00 AM PST Archaeologists have discovered that a 3,300-year-old baboon skull may tease a fabled land said to have been visited often by Egyptians, according to a report from ScienceMag. This fabled land is known as Punt, or "God's Land," and according to hieroglyphics, is a land first visited by Egyptians 4500 years ago. Egyptians continued to visit Punt for more than 1000 years, bringing back goods like hardwoods, metals, resins, and exotic animals — like baboons — but until now, archaeologists didn't have evidence that these goods ever made their way back to Egypt. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/10/24/the-history-behind-assassins-creed-origins"] "It's an extremely important step in better understanding this mysterious land that we still don't fully grasp," American Center of Oriental Research archaeologist, Pearce Paul Creasman, said. The skull in question belongs to that of a hamadryas baboon and dates back to 3,300 years ago. It was discovered by archaeologists in the 19th century in the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, according to Science Mag, and it was stored away in the British Museum. Dartmouth College primatologist, Nathaniel Dominy, recently discovered this skull archived at the museum and it might be the hard evidence archaeologists have been looking for to prove the existence of Punt. Egyptians saw hamadryas baboons as the embodiment of Thoth, a god of wisdom, and connected the baboons to Amun-Ra, which is the Egyptian sun god. One of the reasons scientists believe this baboon skull to be from Punt is because the hamadryas baboon is not native to Egypt, meaning whoever had the skull in Thebes 3,300 years ago obtained the primate, or at least its skull, from somewhere else. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/08/dueling-dinosaurs-fossil-shows-potential-trex-fight"] Dominy and his team studied chemical isotopes in the skull's tooth enamel for clues of the baboon's birthplace because a region's soil and water has a distinct ratio of strontium isotopes, which are locked into the enamel in the first few years of a baboon's life. This is key because even if an animal like the baboon in question was moved from its birthplace, the isotope signature of its birthplace would still be present in the tooth enamel. The strontium ratio in the skull's enamel confirms that the baboon was not born in Egypt and instead provides evidence for somewhere in modern-day Eritrea, Ethiopia, or northwest Somalia, as the birthplace of this primate, according to Dominy and his team's report on eLife. That region of the world is where most archaeologists think Punt was located, according to ScienceMag, and this skull implies that this baboon is one of the exotic animals Egyptian hieroglyphics talk about coming from Punt. Boston University archaeologist, Kathryn Bard, told ScienceMag that she believes Punt's ports were probably in Eritrea or along the coast of eastern Sudan. Bard believes this because she and late archaeologist, Rodolfo Fattovich, excavated a site on Egypt's Red Sea coast from 2001 to 2011 and discovered a 2,800-year-old stone inscription documenting a voyage to Punt. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/10/26/the-first-18-minutes-of-assassins-creed-origins-in-4k"] They also discovered pottery fragments similar to those found in the Sudanese-Eritrean lowlands, presumably from Punt, ScienceMag says. Bard says this 3,300-year-old baboon skull provides "another piece of evidence on where Punt was located," although she says it's not the first Puntite treasure as her excavation with Fattovich uncovered obsidian and ebony she believes to be from Punt. Dominy argues that might not be the case due to the wide distribution of ebony across Africa in the continent's history. Someone should ask famed assassin, Bayek of Siwa, if he knows anything of Punt in the meantime. If you're looking for a way to explore ancient Egypt, check out Assassin's Creed Origins, which features Bayek, and is a game IGN called amazing in its 9 out of 10 review. For more science, read about how Punt, baboon skulls, and Assassin's Creed might not even matter because some scientists believe there's a 50-50 chance we live in a simulation. Check out this story about how we all might evolve into crabs one day after that. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN who believes Assassin's Creed Origins to be one of the best in the series. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.  |
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