Frostpunk 2 Dev Delays Its Next Game, The Alters, to Early 2025
Frostpunk 2 developer 11 bit studios has announced a delay to its next game, The Alters, from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025.
https://www.ign.com/articles/frostpunk-2-dev-delays-its-next-game-the-alters-to-early-2025
PSA: Silent Hill 2 Remake Spoilers Have Leaked Online
Those looking forward to Bloober Team's remake of Silent Hill 2 may want to brace for jump scares as basically the entire game has now leaked online.
https://www.ign.com/articles/psa-silent-hill-2-remake-spoilers-have-leaked-online
UK Deals: Fire TV Sticks Drop to Just £16.99 at Amazon
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We're back with another UK Daily Deals roundup, and there are some big offers to run through so let's get right into it. For starters, there's a huge discount on Fire TV Sticks at Amazon right now, with the standard stick down to just £16.99 (dropping from £44.99), or the 4K version down to £39.99 (dropping from £59.99). Both are tremendous deals going into the next Prime Day event on October 8-9.
We've also got great news in regards to the biggest superhero film of the year, as Deadpool & Wolverine 4K UHD preorders are now live at Amazon. The collector's edition 4K Steelbook comes in two variants, Deadpool or Wolverine, will cost £35, and will be released on November 4. Check out these offers and everything else just below.
TL;DR - Best UK Deals Today
Fire TV Stick (Amazon)
This is probably one of the best deals we've ever seen on a Fire TV Stick at Amazon. Down to just £16.99, this is a great opportunity to pick one or multiple to cover you in every room. Since most Smart TV operating system's are super duper slow, you're better off using a Fire stick. If you're interested, the 4K Fire TV Stick is also on sale, and down to £39.99 right now at Amazon.
Deadpool & Wolverine 4K UHD Steelbook
The moment has arrived. The year’s biggest superhero movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, is coming to 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and digital, and preorders are now live Amazon UK. However, there's a decision to make: two variants of the limited edition Steelbook are available for you to choose from.
The differences are clear: one cover showcases Deadpool, while the other features Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. Both look fantastic, and this could turn into a Pokémon-style situation where collectors aim to grab both.
27x Monster Ultra Energy 500ml
These are always some the best deals we see at Amazon. Buy in bulk, and save a whole bunch on some delicious fizzy energy drinks like Monster. Right now the best deal is on Monster Ultra Energy, where you can get 27 cans for just £24. Just stick three of the nine packs in your basket, and the discount will be applied when you checkout.
Grenade Hazel Nutter Protein Spread, 1 x 360 g Jar
Hazel Nutters, unite! It's an excellent deal, with £4 off the list price, making this one of the best deals of the week. If you're interested, the White Chocolate Cookie variant is also on sale at Amazon at the same price, so you could pick up both at an excellent price this week.
Xbox Wireless Controller – Ghost Cipher Special Edition
Looking for the best preorder deal on the Xbox Ghost Cipher special edition controller? Then you've come to the right place. The delightfully transparent gamepad has received a small but notable discount at Amazon in the UK, coming down to £59.99 after it was initially listed for £64.99.
Xbox Controller - Astral Purple
Xbox Controllers are down to £39.99 at Amazon UK, which is up to £25 off the list price, and a pretty excellent deal all things considered (it even price matches the Black Friday offer from last year). If you’ve been after a new gamepad, or you’re looking for a nice gift going into the festivities, this is a perfect price. This is especially true since there’s every colour going in the deal, like Shock Blue, Pulse Red, Electric Volt, Astral Purple, and more. I recently bought my partner the lovely Deep Pink, which she absolutely loves.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
https://www.ign.com/articles/uk-deals-fire-tv-sticks-drop-to-just-1699-at-amazon
Deadpool & Wolverine 4K UHD Steelbook is Up for Preorder, and You Can Pick Your Favorite Cover
Choose between a Deadpool or Wolverine cover variant for the 4K UHD Steelbook, now available for preorder and set to release later this month.
https://www.ign.com/articles/deadpool-wolverine-4k-uhd-steelbook-where-to-buy
Two F-Zero Game Boy Advance Games — One Previously Japan-Only — Speed Towards Nintendo Switch
Nintendo has announced two F-Zero games coming to the Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online library.
Amazon Prime Day Deals on Fire TV Sticks, Kindles, Fire Tablets, and Echo Devices Start Today
A great time to pick up a Fire TV Stick 4K for Xbox gaming.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is on Sale
Woot! is helping gamers save on the newest Legend of Zelda game for the Nintendo Switch.
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-legend-of-zelda-echoes-of-wisdom-for-nintendo-switch-deal
You Can Preorder a Full-Size Claw Machine From Amazon Right Now
You can set it to Scam Mode.
https://www.ign.com/articles/where-to-buy-arcade1up-claw-machine
Nintendo Switch Emulator Ryujinx Seemingly Ceases Development Following Pressure From Nintendo
Another Nintendo Switch emulator appears to have bitten the dust, and Ryujinx has reportedly ceased development due to pressure from Nintendo.
https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-emulator-ryujinx-nintendo
The Dell G16 16" Gaming Laptop with GeForce RTX 4070 GPU Is Down to $1299.99
Alienware level performance without the Alienware level price tag.
https://www.ign.com/articles/dell-g16-rtx-4070-gaming-laptop-deal
How to Watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Showtimes and Streaming Status
Beetlejuice is back!
How to Watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Showtimes and Streaming Status
Beetlejuice is back!
Best Xbox Game Pass Deals and Bundles Right Now (October 2024)
Here are the cheapest Xbox Game Pass deals available right now.
Hi-Fi Rush 2 Dev Wants It to Have ‘A More Open World Type of Experience,’ New Owner Says
Hi-Fi Rush 2 looks like a certainty following PUBG company Krafton’s acquisition of Tango Gameworks. Here's what to expect.
Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass October 2024 Wave 1 Lineup
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass October 2024 Wave 1 lineup of games subscribers can expect to see them through to October 10.
https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-announces-xbox-game-pass-october-2024-wave-1-lineup
Baldur's Gate 3 Characters Including Karlach and Astarion Get Official Dungeons & Dragons Minis From WizKids
The main party members of Baldur's Gate 3 — including characters such as Karlach, Astarion, and Shadowheart — are getting official Dungeons & Dragons miniatures from WizKids.
PlayStation Network Slowly Coming Back Online After Significant Outage
PlayStation Network is coming back online after an evening outage that left users unable to play some of their games for hours.
https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-network-slowly-coming-back-online-after-significant-outage
Xbox Ghost Cipher Controller Preorders Discounted at Amazon in the UK
The transparent Xbox Ghost Cipher Controller is currently discounted at Amazon in the UK.
https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-ghost-cipher-controller-preorder-uk-deals
Xbox Ghost Cipher Controller Preorders Discounted at Amazon in the UK
The transparent Xbox Ghost Cipher Controller is currently discounted at Amazon in the UK.
https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-ghost-cipher-controller-preorder-uk-deals
Ex-EA Devs Form New Melbourne-based Studio, The Three Thousands
Ex-members of EA Australia and EA Melbourne have announced the formation of a new racing game-focussed studio based in Melbourne, to be known as The Three Thousands.
According to the team, the new Australian studio has set its sights on developing "genre-defining racing titles that will resonate with global audiences." Though the studio may only be newly formed, there's certainly plenty of racing game pedigree that's powering it, with decades of combined experience shared between several of its senior team members who have previously worked on popular tarmac-tearing franchises like Real Racing and Need for Speed.
"Our goal with The Three Thousands is to become the ultimate digital automotive brand, blending racing, culture, and entertainment in a way that no one has done before," said Joseph Donoghue, CEO of The Three Thousands.
"We've assembled a core team that are truly best in class at what they do to help deliver against the vision and we couldn't be happier with the results."
That team includes chief product officer Nikhil Kurian, who was previously the racing general manager at EA Melbourne, and chief creative officer Benjamin Dawe, who once served as EA Melbourne's studio creative director. Along with Donoghue, the three senior members of The Three Thousands have had a hand in delivering over 750 million downloads of racing games. Which begs the question, why didn't they call their new studio The Seven Hundred and Fifty Millions?
At any rate, work is already well underway on a yet to be named racing game set to launch in 2025, with other projects and partnerships to apparently be announced in the coming months. At this point it's not clear if The Three Thousands team is going to be focussed soley on the mobile gaming space given their experience with the Real Racing series, or if they'll be bringing their upcoming projects to PC and consoles too. The team certainly seems to have bold ambitions for whichever platform the studio's games end up on, with Dawe claiming that the nascent studio's aim is "to create next-gen experiences that challenge what's possible in gaming and entertainment."
Tristan Ogilvie is Senior Video Editor at IGN's Australian office. He only wrote this article because regular IGN revhead Luke Reilly is on holiday this week.
https://www.ign.com/articles/ex-ea-devs-form-new-melbourne-based-studio-the-three-thousands