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Go Behind the Scenes With Mondo's Jaws 50th Anniversary Collection

18 juillet 2025 à 15:00

It's often said that Jaws created the modern summer blockbuster movie. However, one thing the original film didn't create was a huge merchandising empire. Jaws hit theaters in 1975, a couple of years before Star Wars really cemented the idea of bombarding fans with action figures and various other collectibles. Even 50 years later, there's an almost surprising lack of Jaws-themed toys and collectibles on the market. That's something Mondo set out to change with its Jaws Capsule Collection, a line of exclusive collectibles that includes vinyl records of the iconic John Williams score, a new poster, and a very cool vinyl figure of Bruce the shark.

You can check out the Jaws Capsule Collection on Mondo's website, though do note that many of the items are timed exclusives that will no longer be available for sale after July 18 at 9am PT.

IGN had a chance to chat with several of those involved with the Jaws Capsule Collection, including Mondo's Mondo Sr. Director, Creative and Product Development Hector Arce, Sr. Creative Director, Art Peter Santa-Maria, concept artist James Groman, and sculptor Brandon Gnash. Read on to see exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of Mondo's Jaws Vinyl Designer Figure and learn more about how the figure and Danny Haas' poster were created.

The Origin of the Jaws Vinyl Designer Figure

Again, there aren't a lot of Jaws figures and collectibles out there (though other companies like NECA and McFarlane Toys have certainly been doing their part in recent years). Arce explains that Mondo wanted to create a vinyl toy that could both serve as a replica of the iconic "Bruce" shark design while still have the stylized feel and the fun factor that vinyl collectors tend to expect.

"The main thing we set out to do here was make this an undeniable Jaws figure," Arce tells IGN. "It had to have tons of easter eggs, capturing big moments in the film like when the shark busts through the cage, the barrels, and even found a way to represent most of his victims! The challenge was combining all these elements, having it still feel true to the original design while having fun with it. We reached out to the amazing James Groman with our idea and he really turned it into a fun concept that was both a high end collectible, and something that would look killer on your shelf, but also including a fun play factor when it comes to all of Jaw’s victims body parts and what not being able to be placed in and out of his mouth."

Arce continues, "The stylization really lends to those grotesque moments in the film that feels a bit more whimsical, something that as a Jaws fan would make you smile if you saw it. In addition to all that, we made it a truly customizable figure, allowing fans to display him in a multitude of ways, perfect for whatever floats, or, uh, sinks their boat in this case.”

While the exaggerated proportions mean this isn't a 100% movie-accurate collectible, Arce reveals that Mondo's designers did consult the original model and reference materials from the film to ensure that all the finer details are there. The goal is to create something that doesn't just look like a great white shark, but specifically the movie villain who's haunted our nightmares for the last 50 years.

"Even though this is a stylized piece, we wanted to make sure the landmarks were there, Arce says. "The shark isn’t just your average great white. I think some artists and companies forget that. Bruce is the result of so many engineering choices and honestly limitations that led to a design that can easily be picked out of a shark lineup. I always look to the cheeks and, well, jaws to see if it feels like the shark in the film. When we got that dialed in, we knew we were on our way!”

Once the Jaws Capsule Collection was greenlit, it fell on Groman to create a concept design for the vinyl figure and Gnash to translate that design into three-dimensional reality.

“[This was] major milestone in my 40+ year career," Groman says. "Jaws is one of my favorite films ever, so naturally I threw myself into it hook, line and sinker. This unique collectible is an amalgam of many of the film’s most thrilling moments all happening at once. Being such a 'student' of the film, I loved working with Hector Arce on nailing down everything we wanted this figure to be. Something great for ourselves, and something great for the fans.”

“James Groman is on my Mt. Rushmore is a legendary artist in the toy industry," Gnash says. "To sculpt from his designs is always an honor and I have to pinch myself each time I get projects like this. The pressure is always on to not just translate into 3D what James has designed but also pay tribute to the property to which he put his own personal spin on. Its a challenge to pull off both but its beyond rewarding to get James's feedback and the response from the Mondo team when I get it right.”

The Challenge of Creating a New Jaws Poster

The new Jaws movie poster created its own set of challenges. Put simply, the original Jaws poster painted by Roger Kastel might be the most iconic movie poster ever created. It casts a massive shadow over everything that's come since. And given that Mondo's artists have lent their own takes to Jaws several times already over the years, it's no small task to create a new design worthy of the film's 50th anniversary.

Even so, Haas seems to have suucceeded with his new design, one that shows a massive Bruce emerging from the sea to devour the puny Orca. Santa-Maria explains that he had two goals in mind when commissioning this piece - "classic and contemporary."

“Roger Kastel’s original artwork for the classic Jaws poster is so iconic and influential that it felt wrong to not refer to it for the 50th anniversary," Santa-Maria says. "The spirit at Mondo is about creating original interpretations of these classic films and franchises but always acknowledging that we are standing on the shoulders of giants when we do. This was a daunting task, but I knew that turning to my friend and storied artist, Danny Haas was the right move because his style is built on strong composition and striking color palettes that allow the subject matter to take center stage. All I asked was that he create something that felt classic and contemporary (easy enough, right?). Danny created a beautiful piece that is a nod back to the original where the shark is preparing to breach the surface of the water but in this case, he already has! AND his stylistic use of scale reflects the enormity of the task shared by the Orca’s crew; I couldn’t be prouder of it.”

In other Jaws news, the film was recently rereleased as a 50th anniversary 4K steelbook set. You can also see where Jaws falls on IGN's Top 25 horror movies list.

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Valve Pulls 'Adult Only' Games From Steam as It Tightens Rules to Appease Payment Partners

18 juillet 2025 à 14:32

Valve is tightening its guidelines around 'adult only' content to satisfy rules set by Steam's payment processing partners, with dozens of sexually explicit games removed from the platform throughout the week.

As spotted by GameSpark and shared by Automaton, SteamDB logs show a flurry of activity behind the scenes as Steam updated its 'Rules and Guidelines' policy, making it clear that publishing "certain kinds" of adult-only content could violate them.

The newly added clause 15 of the policy now explicitly states "content that may violate the rules and standards set forth by Steam’s payment processors and related card networks and banks, or internet network providers" shouldn't be posted on Steam.

The X / Twitter account for SteamDB revealed a long list of pornographic games recently delisted from Steam.

This is possibly related to PayPal because people in certain regions have not been able to use it to pay on Steam for the past five days.

Perma link to list of removals from the store: https://t.co/Vy44Q0hVGN

— SteamDB (@SteamDB) July 16, 2025

It follows a public outcry earlier this year when UK technology secretary Peter Kyle slammed Steam for hosting a sexually explicit visual novel in which the protagonist engaged in non-consensual sexual contact, including rape and incest. Developer Zerat Games eventually announced it would voluntarily withdraw the visual novel after it was removed from sale in the UK, Canada, and Australia.

However, Valve's new guidelines were criticized by some who have expressed concern over censorship and the vagueness of Valve's language around its rules.

Earlier today, we reported on Valve co-founder and boss Gabe Newell, who offered a rare insight into his days living, working, and enjoying life on a superyacht he calls a "boat."

Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.

Nintendo May Have Handled Switch 2 Preorders Differently in Japan and the U.S. Due to Varying Perceptions of Fairness, Japanese Study Suggests

18 juillet 2025 à 14:04

Why did Nintendo offer Switch 2 preorders through a lottery system in Japan, but via “first-come, first-served” invites in the U.S. and other countries? A paper published by a Japanese university this month sought to answer this question, looking into why Nintendo decided to handle Switch 2 presales differently in Japan and the U.S. One of the factors it examined was the differences between what is perceived as “fair” in Japan and the U.S., which may have influenced Nintendo’s approach to getting its latest console into the hands of gamers.

The study was a collaboration between researchers at The University of Osaka’s Research Center on Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI Center) and Mercari’s R&D Department. It’s worth noting that Nintendo was not involved in the study.

First of all, the researchers looked at the points that both the Japanese and U.S. launches had in common, namely supply and demand. In both markets, there were not enough Switch 2 consoles to meet pre-launch demand, a situation that prompted both Nintendo Japan’s president and Nintendo of America’s COO to make respective statements reassuring fans that the company would produce a steady flow of units to meet demand post-launch.

The study pointed out that in such a short-supply, high-demand situation, Nintendo could have capitalized on the limited number of Switch 2 consoles available. For example, by using dynamic pricing or official auctions, Nintendo could have maximized its profits from their new hardware by making Switch 2 only available to those who were willing to pay big bucks (or heaps of yen) for a launch day console (thus balancing out demand and supply).

However, Nintendo did not go with this method. After all, for console makers the usualy focus is not on making money from hardware sales, but on the long-term profits from game sales and subscription services related to that console. Nintendo’s approach to handling official Switch 2 preorders suggests it was more concerned about purchasers’ “willingness-to-play” rather than “willingness-to-pay.”

To enter Nintendo’s Switch 2 preorder lottery in Japan, you needed to be a holder of a current Nintendo account for at least a year and to have over 50 hours of play on Switch 1. The same restrictions were in place for Nintendo of America’s invitation emails, which were delivered to eligible registrants who met these criteria, giving them 72 hours to complete their purchase. In this way, Nintendo allocated its limited supply to consumers who were likely to want to use rather than resell their shiny new Switch 2. Nintendo took this a step further in Japan, working with online marketplaces to combat price gouging and fraudulent Switch 2 listings.

However, why did Nintendo choose to implement a “first-come, first served” pre-order system in the U.S. but opted for preorder lotteries in Japan? The paper presents several hypotheses that cover various factors that may have influenced Nintendo's decision. These center around the company’s reputational risk, as well as perceived cultural and societal differences in the two different markets.

If customers have bad experiences with a console launch, this can negatively impact the reputation of the company and subsequent profits. Although it seems Nintendo was conscious of appearing fair in its handling of Switch 2 launch consoles in both Japan and the U.S., with its restrictions that limited preorders to its existing “willing to play” customer base, the paper highlighted that it took extra steps to appear “fair” in Japan.

Even though lotteries are more costly to run, Nintendo decided to offer Switch 2 preorders using this method in Japan. The researchers pointed out that Japanese consumers tend to have high expectations that companies will implement a well-managed system that gives people an equal chance of obtaining a high-demand product. Lotteries are often used for presales in Japan (for example, advanced concert ticket sales are usually allocated via lottery). Therefore, Nintendo probably implemented a lottery system because it's a socially accepted and common way of handling presales in Japan, and gives all entrants the same chance of snagging a Switch 2.

The paper also suggested that cultural perceptions of “fairness” may also have played a role. Whereas Japanese customers might be more likely to find the equality of lotteries more fair, customers in the U.S. may have perceived ‘first come first served’ as fairer as it rewards the efforts of the individual.

Over a month after launch, Nintendo Japan is still only selling Switch 2 via lottery on its official site, with its July lottery currently open. There are still some restrictions: one entry per person, with the rules forbidding people who have won previous Switch 2 lotteries and people who aim to resell the console from entering. However, this pattern is changing in retail stores. Japanese chain Geo announced that it will start offering some Switch 2 consoles to members on a first-come, first-served basis on July 19. So it seems that Japan may move towards “first-come, first-served” as the Switch 2 console supply increases.

Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images.

Verity Townsend is a Japan-based freelance writer who previously served as editor, contributor and translator for the game news site Automaton West. She has also written about Japanese culture and movies for various publications.

First Harry Potter Set Photos Feature Series' Young Star and the Dursleys, as HBO TV Series Films at London Zoo

18 juillet 2025 à 13:51

The first set photos showing filming of HBO's Harry Potter TV series have hit the internet, giving fans a look at the series' young star and his Muggle family, the Dursleys.

Filming took place this week at London Zoo, the setting of a key scene in the first Harry Potter book where Harry (now played by Dominic McLaughlin) magically frees a snake and sets it loose on his spoiled cousin Dudley.

The images are our first look at Dudley (Amos Kitson), Aunt Petunia (Bel Powley) and Uncle Vernon (Daniel Rigby) in costume, wearing notably dated clothes. Dudley is dressed in a shellsuit, while Vernon wears a patterned shirt and thick glasses, while sporting a bushy moustache.

The characters' looks fit with the original setting of the books, with Dudley's 11th birthday being in June 1991, a couple of months before Harry goes off to Hogwarts for the first time.

While the original Harry Potter novels were launched from 1997 onwards, the series' story is set a few years prior. The events of the final book wrap up in 1998, before a flashforward epilogue featuring the main characters as adults with their own children, set in 2017.

London Zoo guests got a close-up look at the cast as they were filmed while wandering around various exhibits. The zoo setting will likely be one of the first book/season's only scenes to be filmed in public, with the bulk of the action due to be shot on the series' vast base of operations at Warner Bros. Leavesdon Studios.

Indeed, it's there that a real-life school with room for up to 600 young cast members is now being constructed, as production ramps up.

FIRST LOOK AT THE DURSLEYS pic.twitter.com/1mIHKsJv5P

— Wizarding World Direct (@WW_Direct) July 17, 2025

Warner Bros. and HBO's plan is to turn each Harry Potter book into its own TV season, and film the series for the next eight to 10 years. The first season is due to air in 2027.

HBO marked the beginning of the series' filming this week with the release of a photo showing Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter in his Hogwarts robes. This was then followed by a first look at Shaun of the Dead star Nick Frost in costume as Hagrid.

Yet to glimpsed in costume are veteran actor John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch and Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley.

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

Valve Boss Gabe Newell Says He's Been Retired in a Sense for a 'Long Time,' but in Reality Works 7 Days a Week From His Bedroom on His Boat Because He's Having So Much Fun

18 juillet 2025 à 13:47

Valve co-founder and boss Gabe Newell has offered a rare insight into his life, talking about his days living, working, and enjoying life on a "boat."

In conversation with a YouTuber called Zalkar Saliev, who had just 19 subscribers at the time the interview clips went live (they've since acquired several hundred more), the 62-year-old Newell said he worked seven days a week from his bedroom on his superyacht, because it's "fun" and he still "likes working."

Asked to describe his daily routine in an interview Valve has confirmed to PC Gamer is real, Newell said: "I get up, I work, I go scuba diving, work some more. I either go on a second scuba dive or I go to the gym and work out. Then I work. I live on a boat, so I just hang out with everybody on the boat."

"I work seven days a week," he added. "I'm working from my bedroom, as you can tell. I like working. It's fun. To me, it doesn't feel like work. The kinds of things that I get to do every day are super awesome. I've said it before, but when you retire, you want to stop doing your horrible job and then go do what is most fun and entertaining. And so in that sense, I've been retired for a long time."

Expanding on the types of work that keep him busy these days, Newell said: "Getting to work with Drew and Jeremy on AI stuff or Chris on Steam stuff... In one of the companies, we're working on an aerosol pathogen detection device so you can see all the pathogens that are in the air. Brain computer interfaces are incredibly cool, and all of the associated neuroscience is incredibly cool. So, I just work all the time.

"But it's not like, 'Oh my God, I'm up late at night slaving away on stuff.' It's more like I can't go to sleep because I'm having fun, you know?"

Valve, the studio behind seminal hits like Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike, is also the company behind the industry-leading Steam online game platform, plus the acclaimed Steam Deck handheld system. As of 2021, it employed 336 people across its hardware, Steam, and development divisions.

Newell previously worked at Microsoft, where he helped create the first versions of the Windows operating system, but left in 1996 to found Valve with Mike Harrington and develop the studio's first game, Half-Life.

Photo by Olly Curtis/Future Publishing via Getty Images.

Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.

SkyPal is a cool new Pokemon-like mod for Skyrim that lets you become a Beastmaster and collect monsters in your pocket

18 juillet 2025 à 13:57

Pokemon and Skyrim fans, here is something special for you today. Modder kuroishitam has released a new cool Pokemon-like mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that allows you to become a Beastmaster. So, let’s take a closer look at it, shall we? Going into more details, SkyPal will allow you to catch, fight, and … Continue reading SkyPal is a cool new Pokemon-like mod for Skyrim that lets you become a Beastmaster and collect monsters in your pocket

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New Alien: Earth Trailer Finally Shows an Alien on Earth — and Something Terrible Happening to a Sheep's Eye

18 juillet 2025 à 13:16

A new Alien: Earth trailer has finally shown a xenomorph on earth — and there’s a quite horrible shot of a sheep with a serious eye problem.

The upcoming FX show revolves around the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot, which crash-lands on earth. Wendy (Sydney Chandler) and a group of tactical soldiers make a “fateful discovery” that puts them face-to-face with the xenomorph fans know well, but also a number of other alien species, too.

FX’s Alien: Earth. OFFICIAL TRAILER 2: GREENER WORLD. Prepare. Before it’s too late. Premieres August 12. pic.twitter.com/8KfO4Yr3N0

— 20th Century Studios Canada (@20thCenturyCA) July 17, 2025

Let’s start with the final shot in the new trailer, below, which reveals Alien: Earth’s xenomorph quietly contemplating its fate from within what may be a crater formed by the crashed ship. This is not the kind of place we’re used to seeing the Alien franchise’s famous xenomorphs. Across the mainline films, we mostly see xenomorphs ripping humans (and the odd synthetic) to shreds aboard spaceships. Alien: Earth, however, asks the question: what if a xenomorph came to earth? I suspect things won’t go well.

The xenomorph is but one of five alien monsters found aboard the Maginot. We’ve seen glimpses of these in previous trailers, including the bizarre plant-like alien we see again in this new promo. But the focus this time is on a creepy eyeball-loving monstrosity that appears to be having its way with a poor sheep. The sheep is hooked up to what looks like a monitoring device, so perhaps it was the subject of some nefarious study to determine the effect this new alien has on its victims.

We actually see a very brief shot of this alien later in the trailer, where a woman is desperately trying to fend it off. It looks like the alien is trying to get into the woman's eye, which, well, please no.

Overall, it’s a super cool trailer for Alien: Earth, which is looking more impressive with each new clip. How this all ends up tying into the events of the first Alien movie and evil mega corp Weyland Yutani’s plans for the xenomorph is anyone’s guess.

Speaking of Weyland Yutani, at this point in the Alien timeline (Alien: Earth is set in 2120, well after Prometheus and just two years before Alien and the unfortunate events that befell the crew of the Nostromo), Earth is governed by five corporations: Weyland-Yutani, Prodigy (they own this city, it seems), Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold. Cyborgs and synthetics coexist with humans, but then the boss of Prodigy invents hybrids (humanoid robots with human consciousness). Wendy is the first hybrid prototype, and is part of the established push for immortality that is a running theme in the Alien franchise.

Alien: Earth cast:

  • Sydney Chandler (Wendy)
  • Timothy Olyphant (Kirsh),
  • Alex Lawther (Hermit)
  • Samuel Blenkin (Boy Kavalier)
  • Babou Ceesay (Morrow)
  • Adrian Edmondson (Atom Eins)
  • David Rysdahl (Arthur Sylvia)
  • Essie Davis (Dame Sylvia)
  • Lily Newmark (Nibs)
  • Erana James (Curly)
  • Adarsh Gourav (Slightly)
  • Jonathan Ajayi (Smee)
  • Kit Young (Tootles)
  • Diêm Camille (Siberian)
  • Moe Bar-El (Rashidi)
  • Sandra Yi Sencindiver (Yutani)

Alien: Earth premieres its first two episodes on August 12 on Hulu at 8pm ET, and on FX and Disney+ at 8pm PT / ET (August 13 in the UK and internationally on Disney+). New episodes of the eight-episode season debut each following Tuesday.

In January last year, showrunner Noah Hawley explained why he is not using the backstory provided in Prometheus for Alien: Earth, saying he likes the "retro-futurism" of the original films. Hawley said he spoke to Alien chief Ridley Scott about "many, many elements" of the Alien series, including its ties to the prequels, but ultimately decided to cut loose and move away from the bioweapon backstory because he preferred the lore of the original films.

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.

This STALKER 2 Mod adds a new crafting system to the game

18 juillet 2025 à 12:39

Modder ZunaSW has made a cool new mod for STALKER 2. This mod adds a brand-new crafting system to the game. STALKER 2 didn’t have crafting before, so it’s great to see fans adding new ways to play and improve it. Going into more details, Craftable Zone lets you craft lots of different items. But … Continue reading This STALKER 2 Mod adds a new crafting system to the game

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With Less Than a Year Until GTA 6, Rockstar Finally Launches GTA 5 and GTA Online in Saudi Arabia and UAE

18 juillet 2025 à 12:18

As the world waits for Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar has finally released GTA 5 and GTA Online in both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Despite launching almost 12 years ago and selling 215 million copies elsewhere in the world, neither Saudi Arabia nor the UAE had previously cleared Rockstar's 2013 blockbuster for sale — until this week.

Issues over the game's age rating and local regulations banning games with violence, sex and drug use have long stood in the way of local fans playing GTA 5 legally — though as a Niko Partners report highlighted, some fans have previously got around restrictions by quietly importing boxed copies, or downloading the game via PlayStation or Xbox accounts linked to other regions.

Now, fans can simply buy a copy of GTA 5 legally, which has finally been released under the two countries' new 21+ age rating. The launch of this higher age restriction, following the earlier introduction of localised age ratings in 2016, has helped smooth GTA 5's belated path to release — alongside a bit of help from Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive to grease the wheels.

A recently-agreed partnership between Take-Two and a Saudi firm, the Advanced Initiative Company, will see the latter now act as the local distributor for all Take-Two titles, including GTA 5, WWE 2K, NBA 2K and Red Dead Redemption.

The countries, with a combined population of around 44 million, will presumably now also become a market in which Rockstar can sell GTA 6, when it finally arrives.

After more than a decade in development and a recent major delay, GTA 6 is currently set to launch on May 9, 2026, pending any further hold-ups.

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

Captain Planet and the Planeteers Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix — and Leonardo DiCaprio is Involved

18 juillet 2025 à 12:15

Hands up if you remember Captain Planet and the Planeteers? The early 90s American animated environmentalist superhero television series is fondly remembered by a generation of kids who absorbed its eco-friendly message — and toys.

Now, 30 years later, it’s coming back as a live-action series for Netflix.

Variety reported that Captain Planet and the Planeteers is on its way to being adapted into a live-action series at Netflix, with Greg Berlanti and Leonardo DiCaprio as executive producers. Netflix declined to comment.

There have been various efforts to adapt Captain Planet over the years, including a movie for DiCaprio, but they never went anywhere. This Netflix adaptation, however, feels more certain, although we know nothing of plot details, casting, or a release window.

The original television series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, is an environmentally conscious show that tells the story of five kids from different areas of the world who are each given a magical ring that grants them the ability to control a specific element. When all five join forces, they can summon an environmental superhero named Captain Planet.

Captain Planet was a form of edutainment that advocated the United Nations as an organization, and the concepts of globalism, multiculturalism, and environmentalism.

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.

Tomb Raider Composer Jailed For 'Fraudulently Obtaining' UK Government COVID-19 Loans

18 juillet 2025 à 11:52

Peter Connelly, a composer and sound designer best known for his work on the Tomb Raider series, has been jailed for "fraudulently obtaining" a loan from the UK government during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a statement from the UK's Insolvency Service, Durham-based Connelly was said to have obtained a legitimate $29,500 (£22,000) government "Bounce Back" loan, and then again a month later for $50,000 (£37,500) at a different bank, even though businesses were only entitled to one such loan. Connelly was also found to have "deliberately inflated" his company's financial position during the first few months of the pandemic in 2020, reporting a turnover of $201,500 (£150,00) in 2019 when it was, in fact, $77,900 (£58,00).

In interviews with the Insolvency Service, Connelly stated that he had been given the opportunity to reimagine the music for the Tomb Raider soundtrack, describing it as a "significant project which had the potential to be very lucrative." He reportedly took out personal loans and sold his car to finance the work, but that "stalled" at the start of the pandemic. By August 2021, Connelly's company, Peter Connelly Limited, had gone into liquidation.

At a Durham court yesterday, July 17, the composer was sentenced to 16 months in prison and disqualified as a company director for six years.

"Peter Connelly blatantly disregarded the rules of the Bounce Back Loan Scheme, designed to support small and medium-sized businesses during the pandemic," said David Snasdell, chief investigator at the Insolvency Service, the organization responsible for tackling Bounce Back Loan misconduct.

“Connelly not only secured two loans when businesses were only allowed one, but deliberately inflated his company’s turnover to receive more money than he was entitled to."

While at original Tomb Raider developer Core Design, Connelly worked in sound design on Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft and later as a leading composer for Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation and Tomb Raider: Chronicles. 2003's Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, which Connelly co-wrote with Martin Iveson, featured the London Symphony Orchestra.

After Core, Connelly went on to work on the likes of 2011's Driver: San Francisco at Ubisoft Reflections, Watch Dogs, The Crew, South Park: The Fractured But Whole, and, most recently, 2023's Dead Island 2.

Image credit: YouTube / Peter Connelly.

Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.

Dead Spells Codes (July 2025)

18 juillet 2025 à 11:26

Looking for codes for Dead Spells? IGN has you covered. We've jumped into the game and checked for all the newest and working codes for the Dead Rails inspired game. This fantasy survival game allows you to play as various classes including Gnome, Mushroom, and Goblin as you set off on expeditions.

Working Dead Spells Codes (July 2025)

  • 40Klikes - 100 Burgers (NEW)
  • Gullible - 50 Burgers (NEW)
  • SteamPunk - 100 Burgers
  • LIZARD - 50 Burgers

Expired Dead Spells Codes (July 2025)

As of this month, these codes have now expired:

  • 35Klikes
  • 1MVisits
  • Thief King
  • 30Klikes
  • 25Klikes
  • Traits!
  • 20Klikes
  • 15Klikes
  • VampireMansion!
  • 10Klikes
  • 5000!

How to Redeem Dead Spells Codes

You'll need to find the blue lizard in Dead Spells in order to redeem codes, so to find it and get your rewards, follow these steps:

  1. Launch Dead Spells on Roblox
  2. When you log into a server, go straight ahead past the water fountain.
  3. Then, look for the blue lizard wearing a monacle near the noticeboard. It will say Enter Codes above it
  4. Approach the lizard and interact with it to enter codes
  5. Enter the code into the box and hit claim

How to Get More Dead Spells Codes

We check for new codes every day, so the best way to find out about the latest Dead Spells code is to save this article and keep checking back. You can also hunt for codes in the dediated Discord server, where codes are also announced.

Why Isn't My Dead Spells Code Working?

If your code for Dead Spells isn't working, it's likely for one of two reasons:

  1. The code has been entered incorrectly
  2. The code has expired

If a code is not accepted in Dead Spells, it will say "code does not exist or is expired." It doesn't make it clear what the problem is, you'll just know the code hasn't worked. The good news is, if you use our article, we'll move codes into expired when they stop working, so you can tell the difference. If a code is in the active and working list, however, be sure to copy and paste it exactly as you see it here. We test each of the codes before uploading them, and Roblox codes are often case-sensitive, so it's important that it's exact.

Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.

Nintendo Confirms Return of Mysterious Switch Online: Playtest Program — Now Compatible with Switch 2

18 juillet 2025 à 11:02

The mysterious Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program will once again take place later this month, now compatible with Switch 2.

Nintendo has said this playtest will be another outing for the "same service" it previously shared with a select few fans in October 2024 — then, of course, just on the original Switch.

While applications to participate are open to all Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, numbers will be limited — to just 40,000 players globally — and the test's contents are once again designed to be kept secret. (Though, of course, details of the hush-hush software previously spilled online last year anyway.)

Applications to take part in the playtest either as an individual or group open later today, and can then be submitted next Monday, July 21 to Wednesday July 23. If you're lucky enough to be picked, the playtest itself will then be available from Tuesday, July 29 to Monday, August 11.

Entrants must be over 18 years old and have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, with an account tied to either the US or Canada, UK, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil or Mexico.

Nintendo's website with application details once again makes clear the company's desire for secrecy:

"We request that you do not discuss or disclose content from either the Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program test software or website with others," the company states. "If you participate as a group, you may communicate and exchange information as long as it remains within the bounds of your group."

We will perform another test in the #NintendoSwitchOnline: Playtest Program. From 8:00 AM PT on July 21st, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can apply to participate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Find out more: https://t.co/xed7zzwzBb pic.twitter.com/JfnMRd9eoH

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 17, 2025

During last year's playtest, Nintendo used copyright strikes to see screenshots of its secret software scrubbed from social media. But, of course, some evidence of the playtest still exists — and it's pretty easy to find via a quick search on reddit.

So what is it that's being tested? Widely compared to a Nintendo take on Minecraft, the experiential game allows users to pick up and assemble blocks to create structures in specific areas of a shared world, alongside other users. The gameplay footage that briefly appeared online last year appeared work-in-progress, as you'd expect, but suggested Nintendo was keen to explore the concept further with actual players and see what people got up to.

While this latest test looks to be for the same software, it will be intriguing to see what new features are included — if, or rather when, new footage leaks once again.

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

CBS Cancels The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Just 3 Days After Colbert Called Parent Company Paramount's $16M Trump Settlement a 'Big Fat Bribe'

18 juillet 2025 à 10:50

CBS has canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert just a few days after Colbert criticised the network’s parent company, Paramount, for its high-profile settlement with President Trump.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ends in May 2026 and The Late Show will retire entirely after a 33-year run in what CBS insisted was a “purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night.”

The news hit just days after Colbert criticised Paramount for settling a lawsuit with Donald Trump for $16 million over the president’s claim that CBS News deceptively edited an interview with the then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

And it’s also worth noting that the settlement, and the announcement of the end of The Late Show, come amid Paramount’s bid to get its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media over the line (this is the same merger that’s causing South Park so much trouble). The transaction needs regulatory approval from the Trump administration, and Trump is often the butt of Colbert’s jokes.

Colbert, who has hosted the show for the last decade, called the settlement “a big fat bribe" during an episode aired earlier this week. He announced the cancelation during Thursday night’s recording. “Yeah, I share your feelings,” he said amid boos from the audience. “It’s not just the end of the show, it is the end of The Late Show on CBS. I’m not being replaced, this is all just going away.”

The announcement sparked criticism from various quarters online. Senator Adam Schiff, a Democrat who appeared as a guest on Thursday night’s show, later took to social media to say: “If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better.”

On the show, Schiff said Trump had created a "climate of fear."

“He wants to make the law firms afraid,” Schiff said. “He wants to make universities afraid. He wants to make immigrants afraid. He wants to make citizens afraid. He wants to make news organizations, CBS and Paramount afraid. He wants to make ABC afraid. And he is succeeding.”

Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has called for an investigation into Paramount Global’s relationship with Trump over the Skydance merger, wrote: “CBS canceled Colbert’s show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump — a deal that looks like bribery. America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.”

CBS canceled Colbert’s show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump – a deal that looks like bribery.

America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.

Watch and share his message. pic.twitter.com/Rz7HcWFLYM

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) July 18, 2025

Fellow talk show host Jimmy Kimmel expressed support for his peer in a post on Instagram, saying: "Love you Stephen. F*ck you and all your Sheldons CBS."

Here’s the prepared joint statement from George Cheeks, co-CEO of Paramount Global and President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS, Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment, and David Stapf, President, CBS Studios:

“This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.

“Our admiration, affection, and respect for the talents of Stephen Colbert and his incredible team made this agonizing decision even more difficult. Stephen has taken CBS late night by storm with cutting-edge comedy, a must-watch monologue and interviews with leaders in entertainment, politics, news and newsmakers across all areas. The show has been #1 in late night for nine straight seasons; Stephen's comedy resonates daily across digital and social media; and the broadcast is a staple of the nation’s zeitgeist.

“The accomplishments of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert are memorable and significant in performance, quality and stature. With much gratitude, we look forward to honoring Stephen and celebrating the show over the next 10 months alongside its millions of fans and viewers.”

Photo by Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images.

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.

Flashpoint: Worlds Collide Codes (July 2025)

18 juillet 2025 à 08:28

Want codes for Flashpoint: Worlds Collide? In this article, you'll find the latest active codes so you can earn cash, experience, suits, and more fast. IGN has you covered for when new ones are released and updates when they expire. This article also explains how to redeem codes if you're not sure!

Working Flashpoint: Worlds Collide Codes (July 2025)

According to the developer, most codes will expire after one week but there are occasional codes that don't. So make sure you're quick enough to redeem the new ones before they're gone! Here are all the current active codes for Flashpoint: Worlds Collide and the rewards you'll get for redeeming them:

  • Velocity9 - 1 V9
  • N3G4T1V3 - Negative Flash (Rebirth)
  • jldownfall - The flash [SSKTJL]
  • clicksteryt - Clickster Suit

Expired Flashpoint: Worlds Collide Codes (July 2025)

Unfortunately, these codes have expired and will no longer work:

  • sorryforthebugs:(
  • d3layedp0int
  • thankyoufor800klikes!!
  • L1GHTN1NGTHR0W
  • 1MILINTERESTED
  • sorryfordelay:(
  • hehehehaw666klikes!
  • thisnextcodegoesouttomykingwagwarnitsking
  • LovxellIsSoooooCoolAndHandsomeAndHePullsAllTheLadiesAndHesAlsoSuperTallAndRichWith10GazillionDollars
  • yay500kinterested!!
  • siliisthecoolestdevandastroshouldgivehimaraisebecauseheisthebestdev
  • WeLoveVerifiedAndAppreciateHimVeryMuch
  • yay350kinterested!!
  • 100kinterested!!
  • 200kinterested!!
  • yippee1milmembers
  • woahhh50kinterested
  • 350klikes!!
  • comeonletsgetto50kplayers!!
  • yay75kinterested
  • 300klikes!!
  • UPDATESOON!!
  • thankyouguysfor200waitnoimean200klikes!!yeahthatsoundsaboutright
  • 250klikes!!
  • 25kplayers
  • 30kplayers
  • MartyZealousTooQuick
  • wallywestgoat
  • 14kPlayers
  • 69kLikes
  • holymolywehit150klikes
  • 15kplayers
  • 20kplayers
  • getthegameto100klikesformorecoolcodes
  • 100klikes!!
  • 50kinterestednext?
  • UnderneathTheTree
  • walnut
  • sub2varisyt

How to Redeem Flashpoint: Worlds Collide Codes

Before you can redeem codes for Flashpoint: Worlds Collide you'll need to follow a few simple steps. Make sure you do these before trying to claim any in-game:

  1. First, join the Varis Studios Roblox group.
  2. Launch Flashpoint: Worlds
  3. Press the "Codes" button at the top left of your screen
  4. Enter your code here and press the Redeem button to get your rewards.

Why Isn't My Flashpoint: Worlds Collide Code Working?

There are two main reasons why a code usually doesn't work in any Roblox game and the same goes for this experience:

  • The code is expired
  • The code has been entered incorrectly

If a code has been entered incorrectly or has expired, you'll see a message that says, "Not an active code!" To stop this from happening, we recommend copying and pasting the code directly from this article. We check and test each code before we add them to our article. However, when copying them, you can sometimes accidentally include an extra space somewhere. This is why you should always double-check that there aren't any additional spaces!

Where to Find More Flashpoint: Worlds Collide Codes

We'll update this article when new codes are added so you can always check back here and keep up-to-date with the latest codes. Flashpoint: Worlds Collide has its own dedicated Discord server where codes are announced, as well as game updates. Certain codes may require going to specific YouTuber channels to find them as well.

What is Flashpoint: Worlds Collide in Roblox?

Flashpoint: Worlds Collide is a Roblox experience that revolves around Flash from the DC Universe. Players can speed through the city as their own avatar or wear one of many outfits as they fight criminals and earn money doing it.

As you stop crimes, you'll gain experience so you can upgrade your skills and become faster. Which you'll need to do if you want to beat other players in races where speed is all that matters. Or you can put more of your skill points into stats like health and damage so you're an even stronger crime fighter. Become the super hero that you want to be.

Jeffrey Lerman is a freelance game journalist for IGN who has been covering games for over a decade. You can follow him on Bluesky.

Anime Rangers X Codes (July 2025)

18 juillet 2025 à 06:14

Anime Rangers X was released on April 16, 2025, and with its launch comes new codes. So, if you're looking for an extra boost to get some Gold and Gems, IGN has you covered! We've got the details below on the current and active codes for the experience, as well as the rewards you'll get for redeeming them.

Working Anime Rangers X Codes

  • Srry4Shutdown - 150 Boss Rush Coins, 2 Dr. Megga Punk (NEW)
  • Sorry4Quest - 20 Trait Rerolls
  • SorryRaids - 20 Trait Rerolls, 1 Luck Potion.
  • JoJo Part 1 - 75 Trait Rerolls. Requires being at least level 25.
  • NewLobby - 20 Trait Rerolls.
  • Instant Trait - 15 Trait Rerolls.
  • PortalsFix - 20 Trait Rerolls.
  • THANKYOU4PATIENCE - 75 Trait Rerolls. Requires being at least level 25.

Expired Anime Rangers X Codes

Unfortunately, these codes have now expired:

  • ragebait
  • CODEISREAL
  • Update 1.5
  • GHOUL!
  • UPDATE 1
  • DAILY FIX
  • SORRY4BUGS
  • Easter Egg 2025!
  • 100K CCU
  • 125M Visits
  • CongratsFor1M
  • 10KFollowers
  • LiveLike
  • Im Back
  • SorryForIssues
  • Sorry For Easter Event!
  • Sorry For Event Bug
  • Real Last Shutdown
  • 20K Favorite
  • 99% Gift Fixed
  • 55K CCU
  • 50K CCU
  • 40K Likes!
  • 45K CCU
  • 10K Favorites
  • 40K Likes!
  • 45K CCU
  • 10K Favorites
  • 15K Likes
  • SRY FOR SHUTDOWN
  • ROAD TO 1M VISIT!
  • THX FOR 20K CCU
  • ARX Release!!!
  • Happy birthday to those born today ARX Release
  • 1K Favorites

How to Redeem Anime Rangers X Code

  1. Find Anime Rangers X on Roblox
  2. Before jumping into the game, go to the group's page and press Join Community
  3. Play the game until you reach level 5 or higher
  4. When you're in the game, look on the right side of the screen
  5. The bottom blue button says Code
  6. Click this, and paste the code in
  7. Hit Redeem and enjoy your goodies!

Why Isn't My Anime Rangers X Code Working?

When a code for a Roblox Experience isn't working, it's usually because the codes have been typed in incorrectly or they're expired. Lots of codes are case sensitive, so you'll need to make sure it's exactly how it appears in this article.

We test each code before uploading them, to make sure they're active, so be sure you're copying it straight from our article (without any sneaky extra spaces) to get the right one. If it's still not working, make sure you've joined the Community, and made it to Level 5.

Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.

Azure Latch Codes (July 2025)

18 juillet 2025 à 04:00

Want some codes for extra cash to spend on animations, styles, emotes, and more in Azure Latch? Or should that be Delay Latch? Anyway, we've got you covered. In this article, you'll find all the currently working codes for the game, so be quick to redeem them and bag that cash.

Working Azure Latch Codes (July 2025)

  • TheMonster - $20,000 Cash (NEW)
  • GAGAMARUPUNCH - $15,000 Cash (NEW)
  • QOLbroQOL - $15,000 Cash (NEW)

All Expired Azure Latch Codes

These codes are now expired:

  • TheKing
  • AMMISTHEOWNERNOTLEFTRIGHTTH
  • DelayLatch
  • Jakethesnake
  • THXFORFOLLOWERS
  • ACEEATER
  • THXFOR2M
  • RINRELEASE
  • sorryfordelay
  • RINSOONTRUSTME
  • sorryforlatency
  • SAEREWORK3TIME
  • SorryForRollback

How to Redeem Azure Latch Codes

  1. Before you can use Azure Latch codes, you'll need to be a part of the community, so load up Roblox and join the twi game group
  2. Then jump into Azure Latch and find the Menu button at the bottom of the screen
  3. In the Menu options, go to the far right tab to find Rewards
  4. Enter the code and press Redeem to get that cash!

Why Isn't My Azure Latch Code Working?

Codes are often case-sensitive, so to avoid any errors, we'd recommend copying the codes directly from this article into the redemption bar in Azure Latch. We test them all before we upload them here to make sure they're valid for you.

If you have copied them from here, and they're still not working, it could be one of two things. You may have accidentally copied over an extra space, so be sure to check for that first. The other option is the code may have just expired.

How to Get More Azure Latch Codes

We check for codes daily, so you can visit this article to see when new Azure Latch codes are released. There's also a dedicated Discord Server, that you can visit to look for code announcements yourself.

What is Azure Latch in Roblox?

Whether you're a fan of anime or sports games, Azure Latch is likely to be a game you'll want to check out. The 5v5 football game is another Roblox experience that takes inspiration from the popular manga and anime series Blue Lock. For this one, however, you'll get super abilities that you can use to make those tackles, passes, and goal attempts a bit more exciting.

Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.

GHOUL://RE Codes (July 2025)

18 juillet 2025 à 03:30

On the hunt to devour some GHOUL://RE codes? Well, you're in luck. We've put together a list of all the active and working codes you can currently use to earn yourself some Ghoul Points.

Working GHOUL://RE Codes (July 2025)

These are all the active codes we've found that can be redeemed this month:

  • Cochlea! - 400 Ghoul Points (NEW)
  • Augments! - 400 Ghoul Points (NEW)
  • fixeskurona! - 200 Ghoul Points (NEW)
  • Saiko! - Ghoul Points
  • QoLChanges - 500 Ghoul Points
  • EventMilestone - 500 Ghoul Points
  • OwlV2 - 200 Ghoul Points
  • HigherMind - 200 Ghoul Points
  • CrazyCode - 800 Ghoul Points
  • mball - 800 Ghoul Points
  • refcallatimeoutihaveajob - 1,000 Ghoul Points
  • LATENIGHTCODE - 350 Ghoul Points
  • henotsavingnunLOL - 800 Ghoul Points
  • kenkaneki4905issotuff - 800 Ghoul Points
  • MINHISSORRY - 250 Ghoul Points
  • kenkaneki4905didntsaveus - 600 Ghoul Points
  • ourmistakesorry - 300 Ghoul Points
  • tatarakakujaforreal - 600 Ghoul Points
  • Update2!! - 400 Ghoul Points
  • kenkaneki4905didntsaveus - 600 Ghoul Points
  • kenkaneki4905savingghoulre - 400 Ghoul Points
  • GreedyFiends - 250 Ghoul Points
  • BUGPATCHES - 400 Ghoul Points
  • fullkakuja - 200 Ghoul Points
  • lebrondelayedtheupdate - 300 Ghoul Points
  • betterlatethennever - 300 Ghoul Points
  • EidMubarak - 250 Ghoul Points

All Expired GHOUL://RE Codes

Sadly, these codes no longer work:

  • Compensation!
  • SorryForTheDelay
  • NothingComparesToP2Update
  • GameShutDownUpdate
  • previousexpired
  • Realdelayedcode
  • venfix
  • DelayOne
  • OrganizationUpdate
  • THANKYOUXY
  • ONEEYED
  • smalldelay2
  • smalldelay
  • PATAPIM
  • DELAYSRRY
  • JOKERARATA
  • DELAY2
  • SorryShutdown
  • XYCODE1
  • QUINX
  • ILoveMom
  • HappyBirthdayMelody
  • Skins
  • TY90K
  • 300kDiscord
  • DelayCompensation
  • Skillboxes
  • BossFix
  • EasterHype
  • MyFaultForDelay
  • Arima
  • 100kFavourites
  • EtoV2
  • BeakedV2
  • ILoveTheNewFaces
  • 100kLikes
  • MilestoneReached
  • MilestoneReached2
  • UpdateOne
  • EmergencySD
  • TY10K!
  • Sorryfordelay
  • MACFIX
  • WeWantCodes
  • OrdinaryPumpkin

How to Redeem GHOUL://RE Codes

  1. First, load up the Ghoul://RE experience and hit the Play button
  2. If this is your first time playing the game, complete the tutorial, then create your character
  3. Once you've loaded into the game, click menu in the top left corner.
  4. Look at the icons, then click the </> on the far right for the code bar to appear
  5. Enter the code then press confirm to redeem it for your rewards!

Why Isn't My GHOUL://RE Code Working?

If you find your GHOUL://RE codes aren't working, it's usually for one of two reasons. Firstly, lots of codes for Roblox experiences are case-sensitive, so you'll need to make sure you're putting it in correctly. The best way to do this, is just to copy it over directly from this article. Be mindful about including extra spaces accidentally, though!

Alternatively, it might just be the case that a code has expired and it's time the rewards are no longer available. Whether a code has expired, or has just been pasted in incorrectly, it will say "this code does not exist."

How to Get More GHOUL://RE Codes

We're always on the lookout for more codes, so we'd recommend coming here each day to see if there's more GHOUL://RE codes that have dropped. If you'd rather do the searching yourself, you can head over to the dedicated Discord Server for GHOUL://RE and browse for them there.

What is GHOUL://RE in Roblox?

GHOUL://RE is an open-world PVP experience based on the popular anime Tokyo Ghoul. You can choose to join either the CCG or the Ghoul factions, each with their own weapons and abilities. If you choose to join the CCG in this battle of survival, you'll be taking down Ghouls, but if you choose to be one of them, you'll play as a creature able to consume others. It's not all fighting, though, as you'll also need to complete missions, which you can pick up from the Mission Boards. Participate in events, open loot boxes, earn currency, and craft weapons to survive.

Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.

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