Atomic Heart review: a mad science experiment that yields mixed results

Atomic Heart. It’s a fascinatingly chaotic medley of ideas, and a rare FPS that lacks even the slightest whiff of battle pass-peddling live serfdom, but those ideas so often fail to gel that it can feel like a game made by several different dev teams. For a shooter set within an alternate history Soviet Union, it could perhaps have used some more central planning.

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Lies Of P brings Soulslike mecha-Pinocchio to PC and Game Pass in August

Lies Of P is coming to PC and Game Pass in August.

Lies Of P’s newest trailer is mostly a black screen with a lot of VO, but we get a clear look at Pinocchio’s daddy Master Gepetto this time. The trailer follows a blob wobbling through very Victorian streets before it slides into some automation and uses the machine’s body as a puppet. The result is a boss-sized monstrosity that sits halfway between Lovecraftian horror and industrial defect. It also reminds me of Gears 5’s weird infected robots, with tentacles and slime hanging off their metallic arms – equally gross and cool.

The newest trailer doesn’t show off any Bloodborne-style combat, but we’ve had plenty of looks at that already, including a fight with a gorilla robocop. This Soulslike looks just as aggressive as you’d expect, emphasising quick dodge rolls and last-minute, anxiety-fueled parries. Pinocchio’s arm doubles up as a grappling hook to pull enemies in, which is always cool in a hack n’ slasher, and makes even more sense when you’re playing as a puppet. Also, is it just me or is Pinocchio pretty this time around?

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Random: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gummies Will Let You Eat Chuchus

Chuchu-y.

What’s a better promotional tie-in than sweets, hey? Bandai knows that, and it’s releasing some The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom-themed gummies in May in Japan to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated game. But they’re not rupee-shaped or even Triforce shaped, oh no. They look just like Chuchu (via Tokyo Game Life on Twitter).

It just makes sense, doesn’t it — edible Chuchu sweets? They look like bouncy little bits of jelly in the games anyway, and as they come in different colours. They’re tailor-made for this kind of tie in, and we’re quite surprised that this is the first time this has been done. But despite being different colours, they don’t come in different flavours — they’re all grape-flavoured. No apple-flavoured sweets for the green one? Really?

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Huge PS5 and PlayStation Video Game Sale Is Now Live at Multiple Retailers

Good news gamers, PlayStation has currently got a massive sale on a great selection of first-party titles, including the likes of The Last of Us Part 1, Horizon Forbidden West, Ghost of Tsushima, and plenty more as well. This comes at a perfect time since PS5 consoles are now regularly available for the first time, so there will be plenty of us now looking to fill out our PlayStation backlog with even more amazing games.

This sale is available across multiple retailers in the US, including Amazon, Best Buy, and PS Store (with a few double discounts for PS Plus members), but we’ll leave all the relevant links to the sale just below as well. For now, fire up that PS5, here are all our favorite games that have received a generous discount in the new PlayStation February sale. For more deal updates, make sure to follow @IGNDeals on Twitter.

Amazing PS5 Game Sale Right Now

Two of the most notable entries in the sale will definitely be on The Last of Us Part 1, now down to $49.99, and Part 2 which is down to $9.99. HBO’s The Last of Us series continues to impress audiences, and you can read our Episode 6 review here.

Where to Buy a PS5 and Other Current-Gen Consoles

After years of almost nonstop scarcity, you can finally just go to Amazon and buy a PS5 or an Xbox Series X. No “request invitation” button. No inflated third-party pricing. You can just buy one. This day has been a long time coming.

Sony recently said the PS5 shortage is essentially over, and we’re finally seeing that bear out. Right now, you can order all of the latest game consoles at one retailer or another, and they will ship almost immediately. It’s about time.

Deal Alert: Patriot Viper 2TB PS5 SSD for Just $149.99

If you’re buying a bunch of new PS5 games, you might want to consider expanding your console storage so you can install them all without any issues. Amazon is offering the Patriot Viper VP4300 2TB M.2 2280 SSD, which is compatible with the PS5 console, for only $149.99. This makes it definitely the lowest price we’ve seen for a brand name 2TB PS5 SSD, especially since this one even includes a slim aluminum heatsink.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

PSA: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Art Book Has Seemingly Leaked Online

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is nearly here, and as it has been with many other games, spoilers seem to have begun to leak online early. In this case, it appears people have gotten a hold of the art book that comes in the collector’s edition, so be safe out there, friends!

We aren’t going to be posting any of the spoilers here or linking out to them, but we wanted to share this PSA to let you know to be careful as you are exploring the internet, as the risk of having something ruined for you appears to be greater now.

We also encourage people, if they’d like, to mute keywords on social media platforms to be safe, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kindom, Link, Hyrule, Ganon, etc.

I’ve taken a look at these images and there isn’t much context to them, but it does include enemies, locations, outfits, and other items that many would love to be surprised by as they journey through Hyrule once more.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023, and we received a brand-new look at the highly-anticipated game at the latest Nintendo Direct alongside the reveal of the collector’s edition and Link amiibo.

For more, check out our breakdown of the latest trailer, the news that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be $70 at launch, why it appears the game may include a classic Ocarina of Time enemy, and how it looks to have the largest file size of any first-party Switch game.

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.

UK Daily Deals: Link Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo Preorders Are Live

We’ve all been waiting patiently for the Link Tears of the Kingdom amiibo preorder to go live in the UK, and thankfully they now are, just not in the form we were expecting. Right now Amazon is the only retailer you can preorder the new amiibo from (see here). But, the catch is it’s currently listed for £29.54 which is a whole £16.55 more than the RRP of £12.99. We’re not entirely sure what’s going on here, but hopefully the price drops before the release on May 12.

For now, if you’re desperate to get the amiibo and not miss out, I’d get the preorder sorted ASAP. Amazon won’t charge you until the amiibo is dispatched in May, so you’ve still got time to cancel the order if they stubbornly don’t reduce the price any lower. For even more gaming and tech deals, check out all the links just below, or follow @IGNUKDeals on Twitter for instant updates.

TL;DR – Best UK Deals Right Now

Where to Preorder Link Tears of the Kingdom amiibo

Preorders are now live for the Link Tears of the Kingdom amiibo in the UK. This listing isn’t from a third-party seller or anything, this is direct from Amazon who currently has it listed for just under £30. Sure, this is going to be a widely popular amiibo, but I’d be surprised if the price inflation isn’t corrected before May 12. Plus, Amazon has a preorder price guarantee, so you’ll pay the lowest price on the listing even if you order now at £29.54.

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AD: Avast One Individual Down to £23.99/Year (was £79.99/Year)

With Avast One Individual, you’ll get all the features you need to stay safe online, including advanced antivirus protection, a powerful firewall, and cutting-edge anti-phishing technology. Plus, you’ll get real-time alerts to keep you informed of potential threats and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your digital life is protected by one of the world’s most trusted names in cybersecurity.

Where to Preorder The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the UK

The best Tears of the Kingdom (or Breath of the Wild 2 as many of us called it for years) preorder deal in the UK is still at Hit for £49.85, or ShopTo for the same price. In case you’re wondering, both ShopTo and Hit are 100% legit UK retailers. We’ve linked out to both of them before, and have had no complaints! I’ll leave all the relevant links down below for Tears of the Kingdom preorders.

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Switch OLED Pokemon Limited Edition In Stock

The limited edition OLED Model features art inspired by Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet with the legendary Koraidon and Miraidon pictured on the system dock. Availability for the Pokemon-themed Switch has been quite sparse since release, so being able to snag one at RRP is fantastic and well worth considering if you missed it during the initial preorder phase last year.

Check Out This Awesome Sale on Nintendo Switch Games

There are some great deals here to check out, with some of my personal favourite Switch games included just below as well. Sonic Frontiers for £32 is a great deal and one of my top games from 2022, and LEGO Star Wars is absolutely one of the best portable games on the market at the moment. I’ve left all the relevant links, just below.

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Best Random Deals I Love Right Now

These are the best random-ish deals that I want to highlight, but can’t necessarily fit anywhere else. A favourite of mine today is definitely the unisex hoodie blanket, down to just £12.99. This is a great price considering you’re looking at £20-30 anywhere else for a similar quality blanket. My top tip for when you buy one, wash it immediately on its own, once it’s dry it’ll be 10/10 comfort.

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Perfect PS5 2TB SSD with Heatsink for £185

This is a very good deal on PS5 SSDs, especially as you don’t need to further invest in a separate heatsink for the Samsung 980 PRO. Plus, you can max out your PS5 storage with another 2TB of additional space to store all the very best PS5 games in 2023.

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The Last of Us Part II Is On Sale Right Now

Here’s a great deal for those who are loving the latest HBO hit, The Last of Us. Yes, this is based on the game as many of us know, and many of us might also know that there’s a sequel to that game. The Last of Us Part 2 is a critically acclaimed darling (with a few controversies thrown in), and it can be picked up for just £8.39 if you’re a PS Plus member right now (down from £34.99).

More Video Game Deals to Check Out

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Amazon Hogwarts Legacy Console Bundle Deals

There’s some great deals floating around at the moment for PS5 and Xbox bundles, and they even include the hottest game right now, Hogwarts Legacy. You can currently get the PS5 with Hogwarts Legacy Bundle for just £516.98 at Argos. (There’s also a bunch of other superb bundles to check out just below as well).

Overall that works out at £479.99 for the PS5, and just £36.99 for Hogwarts Legacy, about £23 off the new game already. Make sure to just click the ‘Money Off Bundles’ section which will take you to all the current bundle offers Argos has got, including the new Hogwarts Legacy deal. See our full 9/10 review for the game here.

Amazing Discounts on Anker Tech Right Now

There’s some great deals on Anker headphones, USB cables and more at Amazon right now. My favourite is definitely on the Soundcore Q45 Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headphones, dropping down to just £97.99. This is a great option for an affordable but amazing set of headphones (instead of dropping £300 on a Bose or Sony set).

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Amazing Password Manager Deal from Keeper (AD)

With Keeper, you can store all of your passwords, credit card info, and other sensitive data in one secure, encrypted digital vault. Plus, they use top-notch encryption technology to keep your stuff safe and have added bonus features like password generation, password sharing, and two-factor authentication.

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Metroid Prime Remastered Is Now on Nintendo Switch

After years of rumors, Metroid Prime Remastered is real. If that wasn’t exciting enough, Nintendo has already released the game digitally. But, if you’d prefer to wait for a physical copy, it’s out on March 3, 2023, and can be preorder right now from the links below.

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Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

Strategy game from hell Solium Infernum gets its first gameplay trailer

Solium Infernum revival was first revealed at the end of last year, and while I got to see a very early alpha version of it back then, the subsequent demo footage wasn’t quite ready for public consumption. Happily, League Of Geeks have now added the final bit of infernal spit and polish to Solium’s first gameplay trailer, which has been shown off during IGN Fanfest this week. Come and have a gander.

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Talking Point: What Is The Best Special Edition Switch Console?

The full range.

Ah, special edition consoles. There is nothing else quite like them, is there? From the flashy to the subtle, these decked-out devices are a reminder of the series’ that we love, the titles we cherish and the designs that make us ooh and ahh. They are a special way to stand out from the crowd and have something that feels a little more ‘you’. So, when it comes to the Switch (Nintendo’s second best-selling console of all time) there are a boatload of them.

A few months ago we collected together all of the Zelda-themed consoles from Nintendo’s history, revealing a long list of some of the sexiest designs out there. But the Switch was notably absent from this ranking (in an official capacity at least — those Tears of the Kingdom OLED rumours intensify by the week), so we thought that it was only fair to shine the light on Nintendo’s latest and (second) greatest in response.

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Guide: Best Nintendo Switch Music And Rhythm Games

Not rushing, not dragging.

Updated with Theatrhythm Final Bar Line. Enjoy!


Whether you’re a rhythm-gaming master or just enjoy getting down to the funky beat, there are a wealth of games available on Switch that cater to the musically inclined. From games that give you a full body workout to titles that test the timing of a single digit, we were surprised to see just how many excellent rhythm and music-centric games Nintendo’s console has accumulated since launch.

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Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Octopath Traveler II

What’s the verdict?

Outside of Kirby, perhaps one of the most anticipated Nintendo Switch releases this month is Octopath Traveler II.

This HD-2D RPG by Square Enix makes its triumphant return – building on its predecessor’s established foundation with some welcome new ideas and tweaks. We gave the game an “excellent” nine out of ten stars here on Nintendo Life.

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