GSC GameWorld has just released Title Update 1.7 for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table. Patch 1.7 adds many fixes and upgrades to the A-Life system. Factions can now take over new areas, but they can also lose their … Continue reading STALKER 2 Title Update 1.7 Released – Full Patch Notes→
Last week, NetEase Games released its Wuxia open-world action-adventure free-to-play MMORPG, Where Winds Meet. Powered by the Messiah Engine, it’s time now to benchmark it and examine its performance on PC. For our benchmarks, I used an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, 32GB of DDR5 at 6000Mhz, AMD’s Radeon RX 6900XT, RX 7900XTX, RX 9070XT, as … Continue reading Where Winds Meet Benchmarks & PC Performance Analysis→
Phantasmal Flames is officially out in the wild, ready for Pokémon Trainers worldwide to catch it. Luckily, I'm here to make sure they can do it with more Pokécoins left in their backpacks.
Right now, the Phantasmal Flames Booster Box is under market value compared to TCGplayer, and you could save another $60 on top of that deal if you play your cards right.
All you need to do is apply for an Amazon Visa card, get accepted, and you'll receive an instant $60 credit on your Amazon account.
Got AMEX or Discover? Use it at checkout to pay $1 off your order for a possible discount of up to 50%. It isn't always available, but 100% worth checking before you commit to buying.
Of course, I wouldn't give any financial advice, so if you'd struggle not getting into debt with a credit card, it might be best just taking the discounted price as is.
Or you could just follow the hyperlinks and buy them outright, with the Illustration Rares costing far less than a booster bundle if you can't snag the free gift card.
Best Phantasmal Flames Chase Cards You Can Buy Right Now
The good news is Phantasmal Flames is moving to more affordable pricing after it's launch weekend, with over $200 off the Gold Hyper Rare Mega Charizard X ex alone.
There's plenty to chase in this set, but if you want to save more money i'd suggest buying single cards over opening endless boosters.
Here's where to buy the top chase cards right now alongside up-to-date market values.
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Nintendo has just released the first set photos showing its The Legend of Zelda live-action movie stars in action.
The images, posted to the Nintendo Today app, are our first official glimpse at Bo Bragason (Zelda) and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Link) in costume, and come as Nintendo itself officially marks the start of production.
Following that first set leak, fans now believe Succession star Dichen Lachman has been cast as Zelda's trusty aide Impa, though there's no official confirmation of that today.
For now, these photos show the movie's incarnation of Zelda wearing blue robes similar in color to her Breath of the Wild attire. Ainsworth's version of Link, meanwhile, looks very similar to the hero's look in Twilight Princess, where he sports a dark green tunic.
Officially announced in November 2023, Nintendo's live-action The Legend of Zelda project is being produced by the company's legendary creative boss Shigeru Miyamoto, alongside Avi Arad, former CEO of Marvel Studios. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Wes Ball is directing, from a screenplay by Jurassic World writer Derek Connolly.
Donkey Kong 64 fans celebrate! Nintendo will pay tribute to a pair of classic N64 characters via an upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza Emerald Rush DLC challenge.
After years left in the wilderness, both Chunky Kong and Lanky Kong will return in the DLC as "exclusive in-game statues", Nintendo has today confirmed, as part of the upcoming So Strong It's Funny in-game challenge.
The event, set to run from November 25 to December 2, will be set on the game's Hilltop Layer. As of yet, there's no word on exactly how may points players will need to rack up to earn these latest cosmetic items used to decorate DK Island.
Regardless, long-term Kong fans are simply celebrating the fact that Nintendo has referenced these long-lost characters at all, after only a handful of glimpses over the past few decades.
Brawny but gentle Chunky Kong (cousin of Dixie Kong) has only made three video game appearances since his 1999 debut in Donkey Kong 64. He cameos in a Donkey Kong Country 3 mini-game on Game Boy Advance, then pops up as a sticker and spirit in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Ultimate.
Eagle-eyed fans also spotted a split-second appearance by Chunky Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, standing alongside an equally-brief appearance for Diddy and Dixie — though you'll need to pause the film to really know it's him.
Fans had hoped that this appearance, and the fact Nintendo had gone to the trouble of slightly tweaking his design, suggested more appearances for Chunky Kong in future. And indeed, Bananza's upcoming statue seems to feature this same slightly-tweaked look. Could we see more of him in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, or perhaps even that long-rumored upcoming Donkey Kong movie spin-off? Time will tell.
The long-armed Lanky Kong, meanwhile, is similarly little-seen. He didn't get a Super Mario Bros. Movie cameo, but did appear as an unlockable character in 2007 Wii racer Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast. Could we be seeing more of him in the future too?
If you haven't picked it up already, Bananza's DLC is stuffed full of references to Donkey Kong 64 and other past classics, with appearances from Diddy, Dixie, Cranky, Squawks the parrot from Donkey Kong Country and DK's house from Donkey Kong Country Returns. Other Kongs referenced (but not seen) include a poster for Candy Kong (don't ask) and a pair of Donkey Konga bongo drums to bounce around on top of.
So now, who's next for a return?
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The steep price of the Xbox ROG Ally X hasn't held back the handheld, it seems. In a recent investor presentation, hardware manufactuer Asus revealed that demand for its higher-end model was "exceeding expectations" amid an "extremely positive" response from fans.
The firm originally anticipated income of around $96 million to $160 million for the Ally range this financial quarter, but now expects to generated 130 to $160 million in future quarters, something it said had left stock of the ROG Ally X "in short supply."
"As many of you know, we introduced the first generation ROG Ally 2-3 years ago as a market pioneer, over the past couple of years this new category, especially, the Windows ecosystem has proven itself highly successful," Asus said, responding to a query about the handheld system.
"We believe that we have achieved our original goals of premium positioning, creating a new growth driver in our gaming segment," Asus continued. "That's why we released our third-generation ROG Ally last month. It featured deeper collaboration with Xbox. Since its launch, we see the market response for it has been extremely positive, particularly, there has been an appetite for the premium higher-end models, exceeding our expectations.
"These high-ended variants are currently in short supply. We are working closely with key component suppliers to ramp up production and fill the demand gap that exists. Our goal with the ROG Ally is for it to remain a core pillar within the ASUS gaming portfolio."
We thought the Asus ROG Ally X was 'Amazing,' awarding it 9/10 and writing in our review: "From the easy-to-use Xbox Full Screen Experience to the excellent performance from the AMD Z2 Extreme, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is easily the best handheld gaming PC available right now."
"At $999, not only is it more expensive than the $799 ROG Ally X, but it’s twice the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 or the Steam Deck," IGN wrote at the time. "Everything is getting more expensive lately, and while the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is certainly guilty of this — it’s actually pretty reasonably priced compared to other similar devices that’ve launched in the last year," comparing it favorably to the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and MSI Claw A8.
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Steal the Brainrot has found its way to Fortnite's Creative mode and is proving to be just as popular as the Roblox experience it's inspired by. Ferins, who is responsible for creating Steal the Brainrot island has mirrored the tycoon game, allowing Fortnite players a taste of stealing and buying brainrots, generating cash and locking their bases, as well as earning money offline.
There is also the bonus of Steal the Brainrot Fortnite codes, which give you boosted sever luck and the chance to spawn a variety of Brainrot Gods and Zombies. So, if you're looking for all active Steal the Brainrot codes, IGN has you covered.
Working Steal the Brainrot Fortnite Codes
These are the currently working codes for Steal the Brainrot Fortnite.
725923 - Removes Brainrot Machine cool down if currently active
582052 - Adds secret Brainrot to the Brainrot Machine
23410 – Spawns Brainrot God Lucky Rot
670235 – Spawn a Brainrot God
157140 – Spawns Ferisini Luckini
825014 – Remove Brainrot Machine cooldown if active
Expired Steal the Brainrot Fortnite Codes
The following codes have now expired and can no longer be redeemed:
260149
82194
3428
59148
5269
7389
651312
82194
260149
260149
0108
1507
1825
1912
2388
5289
7346
How to Use Steal the Brainrot Fortnite Codes
To be able to use the codes listed above, you'll of course need to have Fortnite downloaded and installed. You'll then want to find the Steal the Brainrot experience, which is run by Ferins and has the island code 3225-0366-8885.
Then, locate the terminal that's inbetween the Shop and the Spinning Wheel. Head for the center of the map to find them along with a few other machines. You'll be able to enter the codes listed above as a pincode. Hit enter once you've put the pincode in, and your bonus will be activated.
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