Month: February 2020

Type #Candyman 5 Times Into Twitter to Watch a Sneak Peek

Jordan Peele, producer and co-writer of 2020’s Candyman, found a clever way to release the new movie’s first teaser, playing on the film’s legend of saying “Candyman” five times to summon the hook-handed killer.

As noted by Mashable, Peele revealed Twitter users can post a tweet that includes “#Candyman” five times to have the sneak peek sent directly to their feed. The six-second teaser features our first look at Candyman’s infamous hook, as well as a blood-curdling scream from star Teyonah Parris (WandaVision).

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Peele’s Candyman will be a “spiritual sequel” to Clive Barker’s 1992 original. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Aquaman, HBO’s Watchmen) stars alongside Parris and Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead). Original Candyman actor Tony Todd is reportedly returning for the 2020 film, according to Bloody Disgusting, though it’s unclear in what capacity.

Nia DaCosta (Little Woods), who co-wrote the script alongside Peele and Win Rosenfeld, is directing.

“The original was a landmark film for black representation in the horror genre,” Peele said when the film was announced in 2018. “Alongside Night of the Living Dead, Candyman was a major inspiration for me as a filmmaker — and to have a bold new talent like Nia at the helm of this project is truly exciting.”

Candyman hits theaters on June 12.

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Some Great New Xbox Game Pass Titles Are Out Now

A bunch of games has just been added to Xbox Game Pass‘ vault for PC and Xbox One, including Kingdom Hearts 3 and Yakuza 0. However, these two aren’t available to download on both platforms.

Yakuza 0, the sixth entry in the series, can be downloaded on PC and Xbox One for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Kingdom Hearts 3 is only accessible through Xbox Game Pass for those on Xbox One.

Several more games have been added to Xbox Game Pass in addition to Kingdom Hearts 3 and Yakuza 0. Xbox Game Pass for PC members can pick up the action-RPG Indivisible, hospital-simulator Two Point Hospital, and critically acclaimed top-down RPG Wasteland Remastered right now. On the other side, those on the Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One tier will get access to Two Point Hospital and Wasteland Remastered.

Of course, all of these games are available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, which packages the Xbox Live Gold online service, discounts on the Microsoft store, access to PC and Xbox One Game Pass titles, and more into a single $15 per month charge.

February saw a plethora of games get tossed into the Xbox Game Pass bag. Alongside the aforementioned Kingdom Hearts 3 and Yakuza 0 and such, you can also download Ninja Gaiden 2 for Xbox One right now, Jackbox Party Pack 3 for Xbox One on February 27, and Reigns: Game Of Thrones sometime later this month.

Full List Of February’s Xbox Game Pass Offerings

Xbox Game Pass for PC

  • Two Point Hospital — February 25
  • Wasteland Remastered — February 25
  • Yakuza 0 — February 26
  • Indivisible — February 26
  • Reigns: Game of Thrones — TBD

Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One

  • Ninja Gaiden 2 — February 20
  • Kingdom Hearts 3 — February 25
  • Two Point Hospital — February 25
  • Wasteland Remastered — February 25
  • Yakuza 0 — February 26
  • Jackbox Party Pack 3 — February 27

Now Playing: Kingdom Hearts 3, Yakuza 0, & More Coming To Xbox Game Pass – GS News Update

Amazon Prime Day Shortages May Occur Due To Coronavirus, Report Says

We’re a handful of months away from Amazon Prime Day, but with the rising threat of COVID-19, more commonly known as coronavirus, the deals may not be as abundant as past years. In a new report from The New York Times, the retailer is apparently concerned it won’t be able to meet demand during its big sale, as factories in China are shut down as the virus spreads.

The New York Times reports that Amazon is taking measures to combat stock shortages, including ordering more than its usual amount of products–six to eight weeks’ worth as opposed to its regular two to three weeks. The report also says Amazon is contacting third-party sellers in order to assess stock availability for Prime Day–some companies are reportedly not advertising on Amazon to ensure there is stock available for the July sale.

An Amazon spokeswoman told The New York Times, “Out of an abundance of caution, we are working with suppliers to secure additional inventory to ensure we maintain our selection for customers … We are monitoring developments related to the coronavirus and taking appropriate steps as needed.”

In the video game industry, we’ve already seen coronavirus affect certain company’s plans. CD Projekt Red recently announced the Cyberpunk 2077 studio won’t be attending PAX East over concerns of the virus, shortly after Sony announced it was canceling its PAX presence for the same reason. The Outer Worlds Switch port was delayed recently as well, due to the virus affecting the Singapore-based studio Virtuous, which is developing the port. There are also concerns that coronavirus could cause a Nintendo Switch shortage this year.

It’s currently unclear whether coronavirus will affect E3, PAX West, or the production of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, but we’ll report back as we learn more.

Now Playing: The Outer Worlds Switch Port Delayed Due To Coronavirus – GS News Update

Pokemon Go Clone Guide: Every Clone Pokemon And How To Catch Them

Pokemon Go‘s Pokemon Day event is underway until March 2. Not only has Niantic brought Armored Mewtwo back for the occasion, it has also introduced new kinds of Pokemon to the game: Clone Pokemon. Like Mewtwo, you can encounter these monsters in Raids, but they’ll only be around for a limited time. If you’re hoping to catch a few of them while you can, we’ve broken down everything you need to know about Clone Pokemon below.

What Are Clone Pokemon?

Like Armored Mewtwo, Clone Pokemon are from the Pokemon movie Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution (which itself is a CG remake of the very first Pokemon film from 1998). They are just as their name says–cloned versions of other Pokemon that Mewtwo created. While their general appearance is the same, they feature unique patterns on their bodies that regular Pokemon don’t have.

What Clone Pokemon Are There?

There are four different Clone Pokemon in Go:

  • Venusaur
  • Charizard
  • Blastoise
  • Pikachu

Each of these Clone Pokemon will be available until the Pokemon Day events at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET on March 2. Aside from their unique appearance, what makes the Clone versions of Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise special is they each know their respective Community Day moves, which they can’t normally learn outside of that event. Clone Venusaur knows Frenzy Plant; Clone Charizard knows Blast Burn; and Clone Blastoise knows Hydro Cannon. These attacks are all very useful in battle, so it’s a good idea to catch some Clone Pokemon before they leave the game.

How To Catch Clone Pokemon

Clone Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise will appear in four-star Raids throughout the Pokemon Day event, so to catch them, you’ll first need to team up with other players and defeat them in battle. Here are some good Pokemon to bring along when you face each:

  • Venusaur — Entei, Heatran, Chandelure, Moltres
  • Charizard — Rhyperior, Tyranitar, Terrakion, Kyogre
  • Blastoise — Raikou, Electivire, Tangrowth, Alolan Exeggutor

Clone Pikachu, meanwhile, can be encountered a little differently. When you take a photo of a Pokemon using the game’s Go Snapshot feature, there’s a chance Clone Pikachu will photobomb your picture. If that happens, it will appear in the wild once you back out of the menu. Tap and catch it as you would any other Pokemon to add it to your collection.

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Daily Deals: Resident Evil 3 Preorder, IGN Merch, Fire Tablet Sale and More

Today’s deals cover a nice range of interesting items. Starting out is the amazing 27% savings for the Resident Evil 3 Preorder, then it’s followed by great deals on a wide array of electronics, and games. On top of that, we now have the official IGN Store where over 100 new designs were just added including ones from Mulan and Pixar’s Onward.

Out 4/3: Preorder Resident Evil 3 for PC and Save 27%

PC gamers rejoice, Resident Evil 3 has dropped 27% off to $43.79. Resident Evil 2 was a remake done right, and we expect RE3 to receive the same treatment. RE3 completes the Raccoon City arc, and this time you’re playing as the iconic Jill Valentine.

Grab Some Awesome Merch from our Official IGN Store

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The IGN Store is home to countless awesome clothing items, and that number is only increasing as over 100 new designs have recently been added, including ones from Mulan and Pixar’s Onward.

Get the New 13.3″ MacBook Air for $999 at Amazon

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The latest MacBook Air is currently $999 at Amazon, a savings of $300! This is the 13.3″, 256GB model, that also features a powerful i5 and beautiful Retina Display. Don’t miss out on your chance to grab this excellent, and easy to carry laptop.

Preorder the NBA Jam WiFi Enabled Arcade1Up Gaming Cabinet at Best Buy

Arcade1Up’s newest cabinet ships out in July but it’s available for preorder right now. The cabinet includes matching themed stool and riser (which raises the height of the cabinet from 4 feet to 5 feet). It’s also the first WiFi-enabled Arcade1Up cabinet we’ve seen, meaning you’ll be able to play multiplayer against other human opponents.

Preowned Google Pixel 2 Unlocked Phone for $99.99

Yes it’s used and yes it’s a few generations old, but scoring a Pixel 2 smartphone for $100 is still a fantastic deal. In fact, the Pixel 2 is compatible with the latest Android 10 operating system. It boasts a 90-day Woot warranty (Woot is owned and operated by Amazon).

Razer Panthera Arcade Fight Stick Dragon Ball FighterZ Edition for $129.99

This arcade stick normally sells for $219.99. The Razer Panthera is a tournament-grade fighting machine that uses premium Sanwa hardware components. Layout includes 10 highly responsive buttons and an 8-way joystick. For tinkerers, the fight stick is fully mod-capable and effortless to customize. The entire bottom of the internal compartment is also easy to screw mount in every location.

2 Months of The Wall Street Journal All-Access Digital Edition for $1

This sponsored deal is brought to you by The Wall Street Journal.

For a limited time, pay only $1 and get 2 months of unlimited access to WSJ.com as well as The Wall Street Journal mobile and tablet apps. It’s normally $39/month.

Ravpower 20,000mAh USB-PD 60W Power Bank for $39.89 (Great for Nintendo Switch and MacBook Pro)

Occasionally we see 20,000mAh power banks with USB Power Delivery for about this price, however most of them have an 18W maximum power draw. That’s perfectly fine for devices that draw less power like the Nintendo Switch (which only allows up to 18W max). This power bank, however, boasts up to 60W maximum power draw, which is what you want for stuff like the MacBook Pro.

Save $40 on the Fire HD 10 Tablet on Amazon

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While it’s not the most powerful tablet on the market, it’s certainly a handy one. The Fire HD 10 is perfect for just lounging in bed and browsing some apps, watching Netflix or handing off to the kids when you don’t want them using your more expensive pieces of technology.

Xbox One X Bundles with 1 Free Month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for Only $299 (or 3 Months for $309)

Save $100 on the retail cost of an Xbox One X bundle plus you can get 1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free or 3 months for $10. Each of the bundled games has been highly rated here at IGN (Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order scored 9/10, NBA 2K20 scored a 7.8/10, and Gears 5 scored a 9/10). The Gears 5 bundle also includes all the other Gears games. Game Pass Ultimate is basically Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass combined into one membership.

Preorder Cyberpunk 2077 for Xbox One, Get Free Xbox Series X Upgrade

Update: Anyone who purchases a copy of Cyberpunk for the Xbox One console will be eligible for a free Xbox Series X upgrade as well.

This one has been out of stock from nearly the beginning and bound to go out of stock again well before the September release date. This is easily one of the most anticipated games of 2019. The studio CD Projekt Red are the masterminds behind the incredible Witcher games and if you’re a huge fan like I am then you will most definitely be getting this game. The Collector’s Edition includes the game with steelbook case, 10″ statue of V in action, hardcover art book, metal pin set, metal keychain, patches, postcards, sticker set, DLC, and more.

Alienware m17 17″ 4K UHD Intel Core i7-9750H 6-Core RTX 2060 Gaming Laptop for $1399.99

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The Alienware m17 is the newly designed 17″ laptop and weighs only 5.8 pounds, which is remarkable given its payload. It’s easily one of the best laptops you can get in terms of build quality and under-the-hood power, especially at this price point. This particular config is equipped with a 17″ 4K 3840×2160 display and an RTX 2060 Max-Q video card, which is on par in performance to the previous generation GTX 1070.

More Deals for Today:

  • AmazonBasics Nintendo Switch Carrying Case for $8.23 on Amazon
  • Fire TV Stick 4K for $35 on Amazon
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  • Bose QuietComfort 35 II Noise Cancelling Headphone for $220.95 at Bose
  • Anker Bolder LC90 Rechargeable LED Flashlight for $22.99 on Amazon
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Fallout 76: Full Patch Notes For Update 1.2.7.26

The latest Fallout 76 patch is rolling out ahead of the huge Wastelanders expansion launching on April 7. Update version 1.2.7.26 is 6 GB on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and under 1 GB on PC.

The patch makes some behind-the-scenes preparations for the upcoming Wastelanders expansion, and also fixes a number of bugs related to stability and performance; art and graphics; C.A.M.P., crafting, and workshops; and items. These include fixes for numerous crashes on all platforms, corrections to visual effects not appearing, and a fix for basic floor components consuming more C.A.M.P. budget than intended, among others.

Full patch notes for update version 1.2.7.26

General bug fixes

Stability and performance
  • Stability: Addressed multiple issues that could sometimes result in a crash when a world was under heavy load.
  • Stability: Fixed an issue that could cause the PlayStation 4 client to crash after disconnecting while in-game.
  • Stability: Addressed a UI issue that could cause the Xbox One game client to crash.
  • Stability: Fixed a crash that could occur when reconnecting to the internet while running the Xbox One game client.
Art and graphics
  • Graphics: When entering Power Armor with the Nuka-Cola Dark paint, parts of the armor’s interior no longer appear see-through.
  • Graphics: Corrected visual effects that were not appearing when firing and reloading a Black Powder Rifle with the Flintlock paint.
  • Graphics: The Nuka-Cola Vending Machine will no longer continue to appear damaged after the owner has repaired it.
  • Textures: When reloading and firing a Lever Action Rifle with the Starlet Sniper paint, bullets and casings now display the correct textures.
C.A.M.P., crafting, and workshops
  • Floors: Corrected an issue that caused basic floor objects to consume more C.A.M.P. budget than intended.
    • Please Note: If you had lots of basic flooring in your C.A.M.P., you should notice a small boost to your available C.A.M.P. budget after today’s update.
  • Lights: Added an alternate version of the Oval Holiday String Lights that can be mounted on walls.
    • Please Note: If you already own the Oval Holiday String Lights, you will now be able to build both the wall and ceiling mounted versions. Players who unlock this item in the Atomic Shop in the future will also be able to build both versions.
  • Misc.: The Scorchbeast Heart Specimen Capsule’s collision no longer persists in the world after the Capsule has been destroyed.
  • Stairs: Addressed an issue that could prevent NPCs from going up or down the Nuka-Cola Metal Stairs.
Items
  • The Dragon: Applying the Nighthawk skin to The Dragon now correctly renames the weapon to The Nighthawk.

Fallout 76 will also be coming to Steam on April 7 when the Wastelanders expansion launches. The game famously bypassed Steam when it released in October 2018, instead opting to launch through Bethesda’s own launcher.

Wastelanders itself will launch on all platforms as a free update for everybody. The major content expansion finally adds fully-voiced NPCs to the multiplayer-focused RPG, and includes a brand-new main mission campaign to take on, either alone or with other players. Wastelanders also sees you meet and interact with competing factions, with your choices determining who ends up on top.

Now Playing: Fallout 76: Wastelanders – Official Reveal Trailer

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Entire Doom Collection On Sale For $18, Includes $10 Doom Eternal Rebate (PS4, Xbox One)

With Doom Eternal releasing March 20, fans of the series will soon return to slaying the demonic forces of Hell, facing new types of enemies and wielding a bigger arsenal of weapons. Doom Eternal will be the fifth mainline game in the series, and if you want to go back to the franchise’s roots before the new game releases, you can easily do so with the Doom Slayers Collection, which is on sale for $18 (down from $30) at Amazon and available for PS4 and Xbox One. That’s 40% off, and the bundle comes with free Prime shipping.

The Doom Slayers Collection comes with Doom (1993), Doom II (1994), Doom 3 (2004), and Doom (2016). Getting all four games for just $18 is an excellent deal, as buying them all separately on PSN or Xbox Live would cost you $40 at full price. Even with Doom 2016 on sale for $6 on Xbox Live and $10 on PSN right now, you’d pay at least $26, so this is a deal to hop on if you’re interested in revisiting classic Doom games in the coming weeks.

It’s important to note the Doom Slayers Collection only includes Doom 2016 on a disc. The box will come with download codes for Doom, Doom II, and Doom 3.

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You get a few bonuses for purchasing this bundle as well. Notably, the collection includes a $10 rebate on Doom Eternal, which is already discounted to $49.94 on Amazon ahead of release. You’ll also receive a controller skin and Doom game poster.

While this collection is only for PS4 and Xbox One, you can save quite a bit of money on classic Doom games on the Nintendo Eshop, where Doom and Doom II are going for $1.49 each. Doom 3 is discounted to $3, and Doom 2016 is 50% off at $30.

Plus, brush up on everything you need to know about pre-ordering Doom Eternal, including its pre-order bonuses, Collector’s edition, and more.

Now Playing: DOOM Eternal: Glory Kills Compilation

Save $10 Off Pokemon, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and More Switch Games

We all love our Nintendo Switch, but deal hunters have reason to grumble. The Mario company is famous for maintaining high prices on its first-party games far longer than any other major game maker. Why, for instance, years after release, is Breath of the Wild still selling for $60 on the eShop?

Thankfully, Amazon will throw you a bone (albeit a small one). The online retailer has physical editions of most Switch games, including recent releases like Pokemon Sword, Astral Chain, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and many more, for around $10 off list price. It’s not a huge discount, but it’s not nothing! Here are some of the biggest Switch games you can find discounted right now at Amazon.

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Marvel Reveals Disturbing X-Men Death Ritual

The X-Men may have achieved immortality, but every gift comes with a price. And in this case, the X-Men charge a heavy toll for the gift of mutant resurrection.

Read on to learn more about a macabre new ritual introduced in X-Men #7, but beware of spoilers ahead!

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The mutant race has suffered a great deal in recent years, particularly thanks to the events of House of M and Scarlet Witch’s misguided attempt to eliminate mutants altogether. Professor Xavier’s new resurrection machine finally gives the X-Men the ability to reverse that tragedy and restore all the mutants who lost their powers on M-Day. The catch is that they have to die first.

X-Men #7 introduces a grotesque Krakoan ritual called the Crucible. Basically, any de-powered mutant is free to seek a death and resurrection, but they have to earn that resurrection by fighting Apocalypse to the death. (Oh, you hadn’t heard? Apocalypse is part of the X-Men now.) The point isn’t to actually defeat the all-powerful Apocalypse, but to prove oneself worthy through ritualistic combat. That’s the ordeal Melody Guthrie (Cannonball’s sister) faces as she seeks to reclaim the power that was stolen from her.

Art by Leinil Yu. (Image Credit: Marvel Comics)
Art by Leinil Yu. (Image Credit: Marvel Comics)

Melody proves herself brave in the face of certain death, with Apocalypse savagely beating her and granting what he considers an honorable end. Melody is then resurrected with her powers restored and brought before the nation of Krakoa, now fully accepted as one of their own.

This is just the latest sign things have gone a little kooky in the X-Men world. From the beginning of writer Jonathan Hickman’s X-Men run, signs have been appearing that Professor Xavier may have turned evil. Powers of X #6 lent further fuel to that fire with the reveal Moira MacTaggert has spent years chipping away at Xavier’s moral code and making him more accepting of her extreme plans for mutantkind. The end result being Xavier has no problem watching as Apocalypse literally beats his students to death.

The reveal of the Crucible may lend some insight into one of the bigger questions surrounding the new X-Men status quo. If Moira showed Xavier and Magneto the future of the mutant race, why didn’t they do anything to prevent tragedies like the genocide on Genosha or M-Day? Based on the events of X-Men #7, it can be inferred that Xavier saw those events as necessary evils in order to show mutants the threat posed by humanity. Only by losing their powers and being forged in the fire of combat can these mutants become who they were meant to be.

Art by Leinil Yu. (Image Credit: Marvel Comics)
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Needless to say, many of the X-Men have mixed feelings about the Crucible and the consequences of unlimited mutant resurrection. The highly spiritual Nightcrawler is especially bothered by the implications of resurrection, wondering aloud to Cyclops whether a mutant’s soul returns to each new resurrected body or if these clones truly are nothing more than copies. Nightcrawler also ponders the implications of mutants finding a true paradise on Earth and whether that renders the afterlife unnecessary. In order to help confront these difficult conundrums, Nightcrawler announces his intention to create a new mutant religion.

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For more on the shocking state of affairs in the mutant world, find out which X-Men villain may bring Krakoa crashing down and how Marvel is using Free Comic Book Day to kick off the next phase of this X-Men saga.

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The Dreams Community Says Remakes are Drowning Out Original Games

Dreams, Media Molecule’s newest game-slash-creation tool, has been a hit with creatives looking to flex their game design prowess. But some say the discovery tool that’s meant to highlight up-and-coming projects tend to favor viral content over original creations, something Media Molecule says it’s looking to address.

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Dreams is a tool that lets creators work within the Dreams game engine and create all kinds of games, animations, and visual content. We’ve already seen wildly imaginative creations come out of Dreams already, and there’s even a Trending Dreams tab that’s meant to highlight some of the most popular Dreams creations.

But one critique of the Trending system is how it places more weight on games based purely on plays and not necessarily likes. In practice, this floats remakes and “memes” up to the top over original creations that may not have gone viral.

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“Feedback is a vital part of helping us shape and grow the Dreams community,” a Media Molecule spokesperson tells IGN when we reached out regarding these concerns. “We started making the first changes to our recommendation & discovery algorithms in Early Access and plan on continuing that work to improve them as we go.”

Media Molecule specifically mentions the Reddit thread saying, “The Reddit thread currently contains some good ideas, such as the ‘likes vs plays’ ratio currently and we are certainly giving them some careful consideration as part of this process.”

The studio didn’t mention specifically how it’s looking to change the Trending algorithm, but the developers are looking at the discussion in the Reddit thread. And there’s plenty of lively discussion from the community on some potential changes.

“The trending algorithm right now is rewarding clickbait and it is suffocating high-quality content,” writes one commenter. “There are two things that we need trending to do: 1. Direct users to content they are likely to enjoy 2. Ensure that high-quality creations get the attention they deserve. Right now it is doing neither.”

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Dreams boast several remakes of existing games. Games like Fallout 4, Persona 5, Ghost of Tsushima, Spyro, and more have all been remade in Dreams. And while original games like a project that lets players control a giant Kaiju have broken through, many argue that they’re still overwhelmingly buried underneath recognizable remakes. Especially since there are professional developers who believe Dreams can be a powerful tool for creating original games.

“I get what you’re saying but memes and remakes and random superhero free roam games won’t stop because that’s what younger audiences love and hey, I am not against those,” writes another commenter. “I think those projects are as welcomed as any other in Dreams. The problem is that the trending button is putting only the most played games at the top. It doesn’t matter if, in 300 plays, you get 300 likes. If a meme game gets 10 likes from 3k plays, it will overshadow your flawless game. That’s definitely an issue that won’t ease over time if [Media Molecule] doesn’t work on the matter [in my opinion].”

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Other commenters have said that the algorithm did change following the end of the early access period. And considering the studio wants to improve the system as well, Media Molecule says it will implement changes to the Trending tab with consideration to the community.

At less than a month out from Dreams’ official release, Media Molecule has already gathered a committed community excited about the game and its potential. Check out IGN’s Dreams review and wiki for starter tips, guides, and more.

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