Romero Games reportedly met with Microsoft just a day before the publisher pulled funding for the studio, and there was 'no mention' of the decision that put over 100 people out of work
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Modders HJ and fitfondue have released a new mod for GTA 5 Enhanced Edition. This mod tries to make fights and violent interactions in the game more fun, diverse, and exciting. So, let’s take a closer look at what it does. Ped Damage Overhaul V changes how NPCs act during fights. Now, they will hit … Continue reading GTA 5 Enhanced Edition just got a mod that makes fights with NPCs more diverse, dynamic, and interesting →
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Modder polvovoss has released the last part of his “Permanent POIs” mod series for Starfield. This mod, called Permanent POIs – Rogue Science, adds 16 new places to explore, 5 new weapons, new enemies, and some cool new lore to the game. Going into more details, the modder made sure the 16 new POIs always … Continue reading New Starfield mods add 76 locations, 10+ weapons & new enemies →
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We've rounded up the best deals for Saturday, July 5, below, so don't miss out on these limited-time offers.
The first of many early Prime Day deals is here, and you can save 47% off the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. If you don't own a pair of over-ear headphones, this is one of the best you can buy, especially for the price. The noise-canceling features and sound quality on the WH-1000XM4s are still near the top of the market.
This LEGO Walt Disney Tribute Camera set is the ultimate collector's item for any Disney fan. With 811 pieces, you can build a vintage-like camera that showcaases 20 different iconic Disney movies, in addition to three minifigures and two animal figures. This set has previously gone for upwards of $100 in the past, so don't miss out on picking it up for $67.19.
Woot has two excellent Samsung gaming monitors on sale this weekend, and you can save up to $900! The first monitor we recommend is the 32" Samsung Odyssey G8, which is fitted with a QD-OLED panel and supports a refresh rate of 240Hz. This monitor is best for the richest visuals, as the OLED technology allows for true blacks. On the other hand, the Samsung G9 49" Curved OLED Gaming Monitor is a beast that will instantly transform any setup. While this monitor is normally $1899.99, you can score it for just $999.99 this weekend.
Splatoon 3 just recently received a Nintendo Switch 2 update, so there has never been a better time to jump in! This action-packed game has a ton of content to explore, and the multiplayer modes never get old. In our 9/10 multiplayer review, we wrote, "Splatoon 3 takes everything that Splatoon 2 built and makes it greater with an abundance of smart changes and satisfying new weapons and bosses."
Everyone always needs more storage, whether for PC or PlayStation 5. This Crucial T500 2TB SSD is perfect for either, as it comes equipped with a Heatsink and supports sequential speeds of up to 7,400/7,000MB/s. 2TB of storage is more than enough to hold all the PS5 games you need, especially with the internal storage.
Woot has Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land available for $49.99, which is a solid deal for the 2025 game. This is the latest entry in the long-running Atelier series, and the follow-up to the widely popular Atelier Ryza series. If you've never played an Atelier game before, Yumia is an excellent place to jump in.
You can take home Assassin's Creed Shadows this weekend for just $49.99. This is still one of the biggest games of the year, and you are guaranteed to keep occupied for hours. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "By sharpening the edges of its existing systems, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade."
If you're excited for Borderlands 4 later this year, now is the time to catch up on Borderlands 3. This weekend, you can take home Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition on Switch for just $17.97, which packs in the base game, Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock, Bounty of Blood, Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck, Designer's Cut, Director's Cut, and 30+ cosmetic items.
Even almost eight years later, Super Mario Odyssey is still one of the best games available on Nintendo Switch. Mario games rarely go on sale, but you can score this legendary game from Walmart for $39 this weekend. Join Mario and Cappy on an adventure that spans the globe as the two attempt to stop Bowser's wedding plans!
The Metaphor: ReFantazio Official Strategy Guide is the ultimate resource for any player, as it packs in almost 600 pages of tips and guides for you to use while on your journey. This guide includes a perfect walkthrough you can follow to ensure you do not miss anything in the game, and there's even a guide for Archetypes, Bonds, and much more.
The Steam Summer Sale is almost over, and this is easily one of the best times of the year to score deals on PC games. Many of the biggest RPGs to release on PC in 2025 are discounted, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and more. Plus, you can score incredible games like Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy or Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for under $6.
June's Donkey Kong Bananza Direct was absolutely bananas, and if you weren't interested in the game before, you probably are now. Bananza is set to be DK's biggest adventure yet, and this time, he's joined by a young Pauline. The two are tasked with heading to the very core of the planet, where wishes are supposedly granted. If you are looking for the next big game on Nintendo Switch 2, this right here is sure to be it. Donkey Kong Bananza is the best-selling game on Amazon at the moment, so be sure to lock in your copy to get it day one.
Target has this LEGO Shadow the Hedgehog set available for just $48.99 today. This 720 piece set captures Shadow with various series easter eggs like the Chaos Emeralds and Gold Rings. Keep in mind that in order for this deal to show, you need to have Target Circle.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is on sale at Walmart this weekend for $39. This remake of the 2011 3DS game is a blast to play with friends, as you can play the entire campaign in up to four player co-op. Don't miss your chance to add this Kirby game to your collection at a discount!
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Celebrated TV series composer Mark Snow has died aged 78.
Snow, who grew up in Brooklyn, New York, is best-known for composing the iconic The X-Files theme tune, which became the soundtrack to the conspiracy theory-obsessed Nineties. With its spooky whistle that played alongside a title sequence that contained a number of creepy images, such as a stretchy face series creator Chris Carter specifically requested, Snow’s The X-Files is among the most recognisable in TV theme history.
But Snow also composed the entire series’ initial nine-season run from 1993 to 2001, returning for the revival in 2015. Six of Snow's 15 Emmy nominations were for the The X-Files episodes he scored.
Away from The X-Files, Snow composed for the likes of Smallville, Blue Bloods, The Twilight Zone, and Carter’s The X-Files follow-up Millennium. Snow returned to The X-Files for the revival in 2015. He passed away on Friday, July 4, at his home in Connecticut, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Snow also worked on a number of video games, including 1998’s Urban Assault and The X-Files Game, and Sony Bend’s 2004 PlayStation 2 exclusive Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain. His final project was the 2020 X-Men film The New Mutants.
The instrumental The X Files was a hit single in the United Kingdom and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart in 1996. According to Variety, this amused Snow, who said: "Nothing really big happens in the song. It stays in A-minor, there’s no singing, drums or guitars, and it was a smash hit. That’s pretty wild."
Fellow TV and video game composer Bear McCreary (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, God of War) said Snow’s legacy “will forever be connected to his iconic work on The X-Files, but he also crafted memorable music for many other series.
“I chatted with him at length several times about our approaches to work and life. He was always charming and friendly.”
Mark Snow didn’t just score this scene—he scored the soul of The X-Files. Without his music, there’s no tension, no atmosphere, no catharsis. This near-kiss only works because of him. https://t.co/tzQSBqfZUL pic.twitter.com/CWJRN34KsY
— vaeh 💫 (@nochenev) July 4, 2025
Rest in Peace Mark Snow. He is known for some of the most iconic themes heard on TV, mostly with The X-Files.
— Nate Pester (@nathanpester) July 4, 2025
However, I will always remember him for his theme to Millennium, one of the most haunting pieces of music ever. pic.twitter.com/6Vj60S3dYx
Lance Henriksen, who starred in Millennium, took to social media to say: “I've lost an incredible friend. Rest well Mark and thank you.”
Composer Sean Callery said on Facebook: "Mark Snow, and one of the most wonderful and talented people I’ve ever known, has passed away. 33 years ago he began mentoring me as an artist. Who knew that I was also at the beginning of a deep friendship that would only grow and evolve over three decades along with our graying hair and tighter deadlines.
"I am so grateful to him for his sage counsel and his laugh-out-loud biting wit. My career got started by an act of generosity on his part 33 years ago – period, full stop. I love you my friend. There will never ever be another like you. I send love to Glynnis and all his children and grandchildren during this time."
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Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
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We've rounded up the best deals for Saturday, July 5, below, so don't miss out on these limited-time offers.
Woot has two excellent Samsung gaming monitors on sale this weekend, and you can save up to $900! The first monitor we recommend is the 32" Samsung Odyssey G8, which is fitted with a QD-OLED panel and supports a refresh rate of 240Hz. This monitor is best for the richest visuals, as the OLED technology allows for true blacks. On the other hand, the Samsung G9 49" Curved OLED Gaming Monitor is a beast that will instantly transform any setup. While this monitor is normally $1899.99, you can score it for just $999.99 this weekend.
Everyone always needs more storage, whether for PC or PlayStation 5. This Crucial T500 2TB SSD is perfect for either, as it comes equipped with a Heatsink and supports sequential speeds of up to 7,400/7,000MB/s. 2TB of storage is more than enough to hold all the PS5 games you need, especially with the internal storage.
You can take home Assassin's Creed Shadows this weekend for just $49.99. This is still one of the biggest games of the year, and you are guaranteed to keep occupied for hours. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "By sharpening the edges of its existing systems, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade."
If you're excited for Borderlands 4 later this year, now is the time to catch up on Borderlands 3. This weekend, you can take home Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition on Switch for just $17.97, which packs in the base game, Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock, Bounty of Blood, Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck, Designer's Cut, Director's Cut, and 30+ cosmetic items.
The Metaphor: ReFantazio Official Strategy Guide is the ultimate resource for any player, as it packs in almost 600 pages of tips and guides for you to use while on your journey. This guide includes a perfect walkthrough you can follow to ensure you do not miss anything in the game, and there's even a guide for Archetypes, Bonds, and much more.
The Steam Summer Sale is almost over, and this is easily one of the best times of the year to score deals on PC games. Many of the biggest RPGs to release on PC in 2025 are discounted, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and more. Plus, you can score incredible games like Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy or Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for under $6.
June's Donkey Kong Bananza Direct was absolutely bananas, and if you weren't interested in the game before, you probably are now. Bananza is set to be DK's biggest adventure yet, and this time, he's joined by a young Pauline. The two are tasked with heading to the very core of the planet, where wishes are supposedly granted. If you are looking for the next big game on Nintendo Switch 2, this right here is sure to be it. Donkey Kong Bananza is the best-selling game on Amazon at the moment, so be sure to lock in your copy to get it day one.
UPDATE: CD Projekt has now released the first teaser video for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. Check it out below:
David is dead. 💀 But Night City lives on. 🌆
— Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (@edgerunners) July 5, 2025
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is in production. Coming to @Netflix when it’s ready. pic.twitter.com/n5GKc9pej8
ORIGINAL STORY: CD Projekt has announced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, a new Netflix anime series set in the world of its Cyberpunk 2077 video game.
The developer has reunited with studio Trigger, which created the first Edgerunners anime, for this follow-up, with Kai Ikarashi confirmed as director. Writer Bartosz Sztybor is showrunner, story writer, and producer.
There’s no trailer yet, but we do have a logo and poster art for Edgerunners 2, below. Expect a standalone 10-episode story described as “a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge.”
Here’s the official blurb: “when the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do you have to go to make your story matter?”
“David’s story might be over, but there’s plenty more to discover in Night City,” Sztybor said. “And to again have the legendary animation studio Trigger along for the ride makes us at CD Projekt Red so excited to introduce a raw, real chronicle of redemption and revenge, something unlike what we’ve done before.”
Kanno Ichigo (Promare, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners) is lead character designer, and Masahiko Otsuka (Gurren Lagann, Promare) is handling the screenplay adaptation.
Confirmation of Edgerunners 2 comes as little surprise given the success of the first season and last year's announcement from Netflix Animation that it had signed another collaboration with CD Projekt in the Cyberpunk universe with the teaser, below.
Netflix Animation 🤝 Cyberpunk 🤝 CD Projekt Red
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) September 20, 2024
Stay tuned... #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/NkZybCa7kt
Edgerunners debuted in September 2022 to acclaim from fans and critics alike. It even helped fuel more interest in Cyberpunk 2077, and fans called for a second season.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 as the title as opposed to Edgerunners Season 2 makes sense, too, given the original didn't exactly leave itself open for a story continuation. IGN’s Cyberpunk: Edgerunners review returned a 9/10. We said: “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners delivers a satisfying return to Night City that does a better job exploring why Mike Pondsmith’s famous location became so iconic in the first place.”
It’s a busy time in the world of Cyberpunk, with Cyberpunk 2 officially in pre-production. 96 of CD Projekt’s 730 developers were working on the sequel as of May. The majority of the staff (422) is working on The Witcher 4, which is in full production.
We know next to nothing about Cyberpunk 2, but Cyberpunk creator Mike Pondsmith has teased some previously unknown details.
Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
If you're looking for DTI codes, IGN's got you covered! In this article, you'll find a list of all the active and working Dress to Impress codes in July 2025 that you can redeem for free rewards and bonuses in DTI, including outfits and accessories like hats, bags, and jewelry.
Here are all the active Dress to Impress codes in July 2025 and the free rewards you get for redeeming them:
Below, you'll find a list of expired DTI codes that no longer work and can't be redeemed as of July 2025:
Follow the steps below to redeem Dress to Impress codes and claim free rewards in DTI:
If the code you're trying to redeem in DTI isn't working, it's likely because of one of two reasons:
When inputting a DTI code in Roblox, make sure it's spelled correctly (for example, a capital I isn't a lowercase l, 0 and not O, and vice versa) and that there are no spaces before or after the code. We'd recommend copying and pasting codes straight from our article to ensure they're correct as we've tested and verified that the codes on this page are working ourselves.
If your DTI code still isn't working after checking for typos, it's more than likely expired and can no longer be redeemed in Dress to Impress.
To get more Dress to Impress codes, the best way is to join the official DTI Discord server. While we check for new codes daily, the quickest way to know about new Dress to Impress codes is to follow the Roblox experience's official Discord server where updates are posted in real time.
You can also check the Dress to Impress X account and the official DTI Roblox Group page.
Part two of the Dress to Impress Summer Update is set for July 5, 2025, so it's possible we'll see new DTI codes then. As always, we'll keep you updated as soon as any new codes drop, so bookmark this page!
Dress to Impress is a popular dress-up Roblox Experience available on PC, console, and iOS and Android mobile devices. In it, you put on your best outfit to complete a specific theme and walk the runway in a bid to earn votes from other players and become a top model. As you gain votes, you gain ranks and can access more clothing and accessories, so make sure you're truly dressed to impress! Also, for toy lovers and collectors, you can now pre-order a mystery pack of 2 Dress to Impress minifigures right now for $30 at Walmart.
Meg Koepp is a Guides Editor on the IGN Guides team, with a focus on trends. When she's not working, you can find her playing an RPG or making miniatures.
Oblivion and Skyrim fans, here is something for you today. Modder JobiWanUK has made a new mod for Skyrim that adds cool features from Oblivion. This includes things like radiant dialogue and NPCs that act more like they did in Oblivion. With this mod, NPCs will engage in conversations when they get close to each … Continue reading This mod brings several features from Oblivion into Skyrim, including radiant dialogue, NPCs, and more →
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Tripwire Interactive revealed the official PC requirements for Killing Floor 3. The game will come out on PC on July 24th, and you can apply for its latest Playtest. So, let’s see what PC system you’ll need to run it. Killing Floor 3 takes place 70 years after the events of Killing Floor 2. It’s … Continue reading Killing Floor 3 Gets Official PC System Requirements →
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At Anime Expo 2025, Konami showed a new trailer for Silent Hill f. And although the team hasn’t officially released it yet, that trailer has been leaked online. So, if you are a fan of SH, you may want to check it out. From what I can see, this is a cinematic trailer. It’s not … Continue reading Off-screen Anime Expo 2025 trailer for Silent Hill f leaks online →
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Yesterday, the Stop Killing Games movement reached 1 million supporters. And in just a few hours, the European Gaming Industry Lobby responded to it. So, let’s take a look at what they had to say. Video Games Europe is a group that speaks for the video game industry in Europe. It works on things like … Continue reading European Gaming Industry Lobby Responds to Stop Killing Games →
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Australian-born actor Julian McMahon – best known for his roles in Nip/Tuck and the 2000s Fantastic Four movies – died in Clearwater, Florida, on July 2nd at age 56 from cancer.
“With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,” McMahon’s wife, Kelly McMahon, informed Deadline.
“Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible. We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories.”
A Sydney native, McMahon was born on July 27, 1968 and was the son of former Australian Prime Minister Billy McMahon. (Ironically, McMahon’s final role was as the Australian Prime Minister on the Netflix series The Residence.)
Julian McMahon started his acting career in Aussie soap operas such as Home Away before moving to Hollywood where his early TV roles included Another World, Profiler, and a three-season stint on Charmed as the half-human/half-demon Cole Turner.
McMahon earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Television Drama Series for his role as Dr. Christian Troy on Ryan Murphy’s series Nip/Tuck, which ran for six seasons on FX. He later starred in the CBS procedural FBI: Most Wanted.
IGN readers will perhaps know Julian McMahon best for his role as Doctor Doom in director Tim Story’s Fantastic Four and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. His other comic book projects include RED and Marvel’s Runaways.
Last year, McMahon starred opposite Nicolas Cage in the thriller The Surfer, which our reviewer Lex Briscuso praised for being “an exciting yet crushing look at how brutality, pride, and confidence can threaten to poison everything we work for.”
If you're seeking the absolute best of the best in PC gaming performance, look no further. For 4th of July (and as part of its greater Black Friday in July Sale), Dell has just dropped the price of its flagship Alienware Area-51 prebuilt gaming PC, equipped with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card starting at $4,449.99 with free shipping. This is an outstanding price for a prebuilt RTX 5090 gaming PC compared to the similar off-the-shelf prebuilts on Amazon, especially since the Alienware brand normally has a high markup. The RTX 5090 is undisputedly the most powerful graphics card on the market and is pretty much impossible to find for under $3,000 by itself.
This least expensive Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 gaming PC configuration is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor with 240mm liquid cooling, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and 2TB SSD storage. For an extra $250, you can upgrade to the Core Ultra 9 285K with 360mm liquid cooling. The Core Ultra 7 is already an excellent gaming CPU and you won't see any uplift in performance going with the Core Ultra 9. However, if you're a professional in need of the extra cores that the Core Ultra 9 offers (for example with AI generation), then the upgrade is worth it.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has emerged as the most powerful consumer GPU on the market. Although Nvidia has prioritized software updates, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology to improve gameplay performance, the 5090 still boasts an impressive 25%-30% uplift over the RTX 4090 in terms of pure hardware-based raster performance. The 5090 also has more (32GB vs. 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs. GDDR6) VRAM compared to the 4090. This GPU is extremely difficult to find at retail price and is currently selling for $3,500-$4,000 on eBay.
Check out our Best Alienware Deals article with all of Dell's currently ongoing deals on gaming laptops and desktop PCs. Not everyone is the DIY type. If you're in the market for a prebuilt gaming PC, Dell is one of the best brands we'd recommend. Alienware desktops and laptops feature solid build quality, top-of-the-line gaming performance, excellent cooling (further improved on the newer models), aggressive styling, and pricing that is very competitive with other pre-built options. Best of all, there are plenty of sales that happen throughout the year, so it's not difficult to grab one of these computers at considerably less than their retail price.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
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