Author: Game Infliction

Fortnite Announces Music-Inspired OG Chapter 2 ‘Remix’ Season with spots from Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and More

Fortnite announced today that it is rolling out a new OG Battle Royale season, called Chapter 2 Remix, in partnership with Snoop Dogg, Ice Spice, Eminem, and, posthumously, Juice WLRD. In each week of November, Fortnite will have a waterfall rollout of new map locations “revamped” by the artists, culminating in a finale event.

Week 1 will have Snoop Dogg’s touch, remixing the point of interest formerly known as The Agency as The Dogg Pound. It will also bring back the boogie bomb that triggers “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”

Week 2 will reveal Eminem’s takeover of The Grotto as Spaghetti Grotto (a play on his Mom’s Spaghetti restaurant in Detroit) with a “Rap God” machine gun that spits out lyrics to the 2013 song.

Week 3 drops Ice Spice’s Y2K, New York-inspired Shark Island. Finally, Week 4 will pay homage to Juice WLRD, who died from a seizure in 2021 at just 21 years old. Epic says it worked closely with his mother, estate, and label, Interscope to bring this to life. “Jarad always loved to play Fortnite – it was more than just entertainment for him, it was a way to connect with others,” his mother, Carmela Wallace, said in a statement.

The new season will launch in three phases: on November 1, with The Prelude; on November 2, with the offical launch of Chapter 2, and on November 30, with The Finale, which will be a yet-to-be-announced in-game event. Any players who attend, however, will receive a free cel-shaded outfit.

“We’re starting to see artists understand that gaming is an interesting and important place to meet fans where they are,” said Nate Nanzer, VP of Global Partnerships, at a press event. “There’s a lot of experimentation bringing music and gaming closer together.”

Emily Levy, the director of strategic partnerships, said that artists see an 8.7% lift of consumption on streaming platforms after bringing music into the game. “Fortnite has become a necessary stop for artists on their tours, engage on their campaigns, release cycles,” she said.

At the same event, Fortnite also announced kicks, a new cosmetic item; players will now be able to pick cusom shoes for their avatars to wear. The first will be a classic pair of Air Jordan high tops.

Leanna Butkovic is IGN’s Editorial Project Manager.

Monster Hunter Wilds Players Have Run Into Some Wildly Low-Poly Monsters, and Now They’re Posting Their Favorites

Capcom officially unleashed the Monster Hunter Wilds beta test for everyone on Thursday, and some players are finding that its creatures are a bit…flat.

The Monster Hunter series is known for many things, but its history of delivering creative, detailed monsters is easily one of its biggest draws. While the franchise’s next major entry, Wilds, will surely be no different when it launches early next year, those who hopped into its pre-release beta yesterday are finding that its monsters don’t look quite as they expected. Specifically, many creatures currently sport low-poly models that make them look like they just hopped straight of a PS1 game.

It’s unclear what exactly is causing these low-poly monsters to infest the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, but it appears that PC players are being affected the most. While an issue as widespread as this would be a concern for players who just picked up a finished game, there are those who can’t help but find the fun in this visual glitch during this pre-launch test. Many, including X/Twitter user @khitwins, have taken the opportunity to collect their findings in a thread of posts while asking others to do the same. Reddit user 5centipersecond took things a step further by creating fan art of a monster that looks more like a futuristic motorcycle.

The monsters are the cream of the crop – it really only gets funnier as you scroll through – but the angular models don’t stop at everyone’s favorite huntable creatures. Hunters and even fish have fallen ill to the polygonal virus as well, with players finding more than a few instances of flat people wandering around Monster Hunter Wilds, too.

For now, Capcom has yet to comment on glitch. Let’s hope a fix arrives before launch.

Monster Hunter Wilds launches for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S on February 28, 2025. Despite the technical hiccups keeping players from seeing the monsters in all of their glory, the beta is off to a remarkably strong start. Today, we reported that it had reached a peak of 463k players on Steam alone, with the possibility to reach an even higher number on the way as the weekend rolls on. You can dive in for yourself on any of the aforementioned platforms before the beta concludes Sunday, November 3.

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.

Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe.

Random: This Guy Found A Lost Pokémon Emerald Cartridge And Flew To Japan To ‘Heal’ It

And he documented the full journey on TikTok.

If you cast your mind back a couple of years, you might recall a rather heartwarming story about a guy who stumbled across an “abandoned” copy of Nintendogs on a late-night train home and set out trying to find the lost pups’ owner. It was a sweet tale told in five parts by content creator and Nintendo Life reader Ben Riou-Pollard (@ben.m0v), and now, two years later, he’s only gone and done it again.

Fear not, this isn’t another story of dog abandonment, but it is one of abandoned Pokémon. You see, while hitting up a local car boot sale earlier this month, another lost game found its way into Ben’s path: a battered old copy of Pokémon Emerald. And so, naturally, we’re once again buying a ticket to another emotional rollercoaster of a TikTok series.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 499: Facehuggin’ Fun

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Hey folks! This week the gang returns for a quick episode to discuss the news and upcoming releases. Plus, we get into hands-on impressions of the eerily immersive PS VR2 game Alien: Rogue Incursion coming in December.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Next week’s release highlights:
    • Metro Awakening | PS VR2
  • Alien: Rogue Incursion PS VR 2 hands-on details
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind details
  • Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster pre-launch details
  • PS Plus Monthly Games November
    •  Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged
    •  Ghostwire: Tokyo
    •  Death Note Killer Within
  • Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
  • Darkest Dungeon

The Cast

Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE

Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE

Brett Elston – Content Communications Manager, SIE

Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 November 1 Patch Fixes Troublesome Black Screen Glitch and Other Issues

Treyarch and Raven Software have published a small update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 that fixes a number of issues across its Multiplayer and Zombies modes.

Activision posted the patch notes on its website today, bringing a list of changes ahead of Season 1’s launch later this month. This is the third patch to arrive since last weekend’s release and adds a host of tweaks and fixes for glitches big and small. Although the update largely focuses on Multiplayer and Zombies, it also includes a trio of universal touch-ups, including the removal of that pesky black screen glitch that has bothered players when trying to load into a match.

Black Ops 6 Multiplayer adjustments include the removal of Lowtown from the Infected map pool while adding the same mode to Private Match’s list of available modes. Players will now find that the Shotgun Slug attachment deals the correct amount of damage, too. Stability improvements have also arrived to address hiccups revolving around the UAV Scorestreak, Infected medals, and the Vigilance Perk.

It’s typical for some players to take advantage of map exploits shortly after launch, and it’s also typical for the team at Activision to move quickly when squashing these exploits. Today’s update is no different, as it comes with a few patched exploits in the Zombies mode. Specifically, enjoyers of the round-based game mode will no longer be able to re-activate timed GobbleGums for extra use. Additionally, the Tactical Raft can no longer be used to block zombie paths on Terminus.

Black Ops 6 launched last Friday and has already positioned itself as one of the most successful Call of Duty games of all time. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the release was the series’ biggest launch ever earlier this week. Call of Duty GM Matt Cox added, “Black Ops 6 is an amazing game, and the response from the Call of Duty community has been incredible. This is only the beginning.”

Following the launch of the updated Nuketown map today, players can expect to dive into Black Ops 6 Season 1 when it launches November 14. For more, you can check out our reviews for the Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. As for the entry’s single-player offering, we gave it a 9/10, saying, “An excellent string of missions that offer variety and flexibility come together to make Black Ops 6 the best Call of Duty campaign in many, many years.”

You can see the full patch notes from today’s update below.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 November 1, 2024 Patch Notes

GLOBAL

Stability

  • Addressed an issue where some players may encounter a black screen when loading into a public or private match for both Multiplayer and Zombies.

Settings

  • Resolved an issue when trying to select DLSS or DLAA in the upscaling options.

UI

  • Resolved an issue with the unlock notification for Diamond Mastery Badges.

MULTIPLAYER

Maps

  • Removed Lowtown from Infected map pool.

Modes

  • Added Infected to Private Match mode select.
  • Resolved an issue in Free-For-All where scoring was based on total score rather than the number of elimination points.
  • Resolved an issue in Search and Destroy where players could slide too far while defusing or planting the bomb.

Weapons

  • Resolved an issue with the Slug attachment on Shotguns dealing incorrect damage.

Progression

  • Resolved an issue where challenges requiring Dive Kills were not awarded properly.

Stability

  • Resolved an issue with stability when using the UAV.
  • Resolved an issue with stability in Infected when earning medals.
  • Resolved an issue with stability when using the Vigilance perk.

ZOMBIES

Gameplay

  • Closed an exploit that allowed players to re-activate timed GobbleGums.

Enemies

  • Specials and Elites killed by scorestreaks will no longer drop items.

Terminus

  • Closed an exploit that allowed players to block zombie pathing with the Tactical Raft.

Liberty Falls

  • Resolved an issue that prevented Scorestreaks from being used after completing the Main Quest.
  • Resolved an issue that would leave the player in spectator mode when dying after completing the Main Quest.

Stability

  • Resolved an issue with stability when changing field upgrades.
  • Added various server-side stability fixes.

UI

  • Adjusted round UI limit to 999 from 256.

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.

Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe.

GTA Online on PC Is Finally Getting Current-Gen Console Features in 2025

Today, in a sort of buried, sly wink kind of way, Rockstar Games announced it would finally bring PS5 and Xbox Series console features to the PC version of Grand Theft Auto Online sometime next year.

Hidden at the bottom of a GTA Online community update today, Rockstar said the following: “There is much more still to come, including ongoing weekly special events and bonuses, festive celebrations, gifts, surprises, as well as plans to bring the much-requested PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S features of GTA Online to the PC platform in the new year. Please stay tuned to the Rockstar Games Newswire for details.”

What this refers to are the features contained exclusively in the enhanced release of GTA 5 for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles that launched back in 2022. These included everything from graphics setting enhancements to actual new features, including quality of life improvements, a new intro and tutorial, new vehicle upgrades, and a lot more. There’s also character transfer features that allowed players to transfer story mode progress and GTA Online characters from prior gen systems to current-gen and even cross-platform, which suggests we may be able to similarly transfer progress to PC now too.

It’s an update that’s been due for several years now, and fans have been asking for it pretty much since the enhanced editions landed on console.

The rest of the community update, which talks about the stuff actually showing up in GTA Online for everyone in December, including new things to do at the Darnell Bros Garment Factory, new missions, vehicles, and some quality of life improvements.

It’s plenty to be getting on with while you wait for GTA 6, which we’ve learned is still a ways away, currently planned for fall of 2025. GTA 6, unfortunately, doesn’t have a PC version coming at release, but hopefully it will only be a matter of time.

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

Random: Rapper Doja Cat Debuts ‘Bouncy’ Conker-Inspired Halloween Costume

“Ooh, that big tail of yours is far too tickly”.

Halloween has come and gone, which means celebrities around the globe are naturally taking to social media to try and one-up each another with their chosen costumes.

Video game outfits have become more and more popular over the years, but while many folks like to dress up as Mario, Princess Zelda, or one of a thousand different Final Fantasy characters, American rapper Doja Cat has opted for something a bit different and a bit… bouncier.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Share of the Week: Ghosts and Ghouls

Last week, we asked you to highlight ghosts and ghouls haunting your favorite games using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s spooky highlights:

crisg_art shares the Turtle Treasure’s Spirit from Black Myth: Wukong.

call_me_xavii shares a ghastly face from Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.

lunar9p shares a ghost with long hair and a hat dressed in white from Ghostwire: Tokyo.

DexM_ds shares an undead skeletal archer from Demon’s Souls.

secondcapture shares a red-hooded skeletal figure from Mortal Shell.

AkiraAoyama_VP shares a floating Hiss from Control.

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

THEME: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on November 6, 2024 

Next week, we’re Focusing in on Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. Share epic moments from Aloy’s original adventure using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

The PS5 Game Deals I’m Hoping to See on Black Friday

Black Friday is undoubtedly the best time of year for picking up everything gaming-related. From standout releases of the past decade to recent Game of the Year contenders, almost nothing is off the table during this sales season. With November now underway, we’re on the cusp of seeing some major deals on the best PS5 games.

Here’s the scoop: Most major offers typically appear in the final two weeks of November, with the biggest deals concentrated around Black Friday week, from November 23 to Cyber Monday on December 2 this year. Given the lackluster sale events in 2024 so far, Black Friday feels primed to deliver in a big way for gamers. So, what PS5 game deals should we expect this Black Friday? Here’s what I’m hoping to see.

Sonic X Shadow Generations

It’s only been a short time since release, but hear me out. Sega has a history of offering early discounts on its games, even if they’re performing well. Just look at Sonic Frontiers, which saw a solid Black Friday discount the same year it launched.

So it wouldn’t be too surprising if Sonic X Shadow Generations gets similar treatment. It’s currently down to $39.99 at Woot, but we may see another reduction in the coming weeks. Notable leaker billbil_kun has even suggested the game could go for around €26.99 in Europe, hinting at a potentially hefty discount when Black Friday rolls around.

On a personal note, Shadow Generations is everything I hoped it would be. Sonic fans are in for a treat, and for everyone else, this is a perfect entry point into one of the best Sonic games to date. Plus, with Sonic 3 releasing in cinemas this Christmas, it’s a great time to dive into the Sonic universe – and I couldn’t be more thrilled.

Elden Ring

Consistently topping our best PlayStation games list, Elden Ring is a must-play on any console – and a game that has already earned its place among the greatest of all time. This year, it gained even more depth with Shadow of the Erdtree, a new expansion set to challenge even the most seasoned Souls veterans.

Though Elden Ring has been out for a while, a truly epic deal has been elusive, often selling out fast when it does appear. This Black Friday, here’s hoping retailers bring Elden Ring (and ideally, the Shadow of the Erdtree Edition) to the table with a deal worth the wait.

Alan Wake 2

More people need to play Alan Wake 2. It was my personal Game of the Year for 2023 and one of the best horror games I’ve experienced in ages. It delivers a thrilling, terrifying ride with that signature Remedy charm woven throughout. Now available physically via the Deluxe Edition – which includes the Lake House and Night Springs DLCs – Black Friday would be a perfect time to offer a discount and get this gem into more players’ hands. Since it’s still a hefty price of $79.99 right now, let’s hope it’s on sale soon.

Astro Bot

It’s one of the biggest surprises of the year: Astro Bot is amazing. If you haven’t played it yet, please change that ASAP. Hopefully Black Friday can help assist in that matter and you can experience the sheer platforming brilliance that Asobi Team put together. It’s not been long since release, so I wouldn’t expect any massive discounts, but even just $10 off the game would be great going into the holidays.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Since its release last year, Spider-Man 2 has seen mixed reactions, despite being one of my favorite games of 2023 and even a serious Game of the Year contender. Unfortunately, enthusiasm for the game has waned, especially with Insomniac’s recent announcement that it’s moving on to its next project (likely Wolverine) without releasing any DLC for Spider-Man 2.

For me, though, it’s still a fantastic game, faults and all. Black Friday could be the perfect opportunity for more players to experience the special everyday moments that make the game memorable – like sitting by the lake with someone’s grandfather as he reminisces or helping Harold’s pigeons find a new home. These “friendly neighborhood” moments, along with the incredible swinging and smooth dynamic combat, make it an experience worth trying. If it goes on sale, I highly recommend picking it up. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is full of heart, and if you haven’t yet, it’s a ride you don’t want to miss.

Stellar Blade

Now, let’s shift to something a little more recent: Stellar Blade. This action-packed game, released earlier this year, hasn’t seen any significant discounts since launch. There was one brief deal a few weeks back, but it sold out fast, leaving many players waiting for a second chance to pick it up at a reasonable price. Black Friday could be the perfect opportunity for retailers to bring back a solid deal and let more people (and their Nan!) experience this fantastic game.

Resident Evil 4

One of last year’s standout games, the Resident Evil 4 remake, recently saw a fantastic price drop to just $19.99 – an incredible value for a game often considered one of the best of all time. Although that deal is still available, I’m especially hoping it continues (or maybe even gets cheaper?) for Black Friday. For now at $20, this game is a must-have, and it’s a deal that more people should jump on if it sticks around through Black Friday.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Yes, Alan Wake 2 was my Game of the Year last year, but Phantom Liberty is right up there as well. Though technically an expansion, Phantom Liberty feels like a complete game in itself, and it marks an impressive comeback for Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt RED has truly redeemed themselves, and Phantom Liberty is the icing on the cake. If this expansion drops in price for Black Friday, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience one of the finest RPG additions in recent memory.

The Last of Us Part 1 and 2

Naughty Dog sure loves to re-release its games, and while I get it, here’s hoping for a serious price drop this Black Friday. Both Part 1 and Part 2 are incredible games, but a more accessible price could bring in new players, especially with HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 set to break our hearts all over again next year. A Black Friday discount would be the perfect way to gear up for the show’s return.

Star Wars Outlaws

If there’s a deal during Black Friday, it could be a good time to jump on Star Wars Outlaws, especially since Massive Entertainment have recently deployed update 1.2. It brought about a host of performance and gameplay enhancements on console and PC.

The publisher laid out everything new in title update 2 on its website, which introduced a bunch of visual improvements and bug fixes to Ubisoft’s open-world sci-fi game. Ubisoft emphasized that these updates were shaped by player feedback, reaffirming its commitment to closely listening as post-launch support for Star Wars Outlaws continues. While we’re at it, how about Star Wars: Jedi Survivor gets a Black Friday discount as well? Let’s wait and see.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Fellow deals expert Chris Reed was all in on Space Marine 2, saying in his review, “Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 may not break the third-person shooter mold, but it looks amazing, makes good use of its Warhammer lore, and has brutal combat that just feels great.”

Now that the dust has settled, Black Friday could be an ideal time to put this thrilling third-person shooter into even more hands for the holiday season. Got a Warhammer fan in your life who hasn’t played it yet? If this goes on sale, you’re looking at a perfect gift idea. Fingers crossed – Space Marine 2 would make an incredible find under the tree this year.

That’s all she wrote! Notice any big games that I’ve missed off the list? Let us know below in the comments what you’d like to see on sale over Black Friday this year.

Looking for deals right now? Have a look at our roundup of the best PlayStation deals to see the biggest discounts available today. Or, if you’d like to see what’s caught our eye on other platforms, have a look at our individual roundups of the best Nintendo Switch deals and the best Xbox deals or our overall look at the best video game deals.

When Is Black Friday 2024?

The actual date of Black Friday in 2024 falls on November 29 this year, but the deals season will begin a lot sooner than that. Leading up to the big event, retailers will begin to open deals online. This usually starts in the last week of October, just before Halloween. Each week leading up to the event will slowly roll out more deals, which ultimately leads to Black Friday. Retailers will not reveal their biggest Black Friday deals until the big day, but most general deals will be available well in advance. Walmart, for example, has announced its official sale for November 11 this year.

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