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Genshin Impact Update 2.0, named the Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia, is now live across PS4, PS5, PC, iOS, and Android, adding a brand new region to the game. The 2.0 update adds in new characters, systems, and a new region.

One of the biggest additions in this update is the new region, Inazuma. The region will have three new areas available in version 2.0, Narukami Island, Kannazuka, and Yashiori Island, all of which unlock once players hit Adventure Rank 30 and have completed the Archon Quest, Chapter Two, Act One, “The immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia.” The Inazuma region will also get its own reputation system, in addition to Expeditions and Daily Commissions.

The update also adds in new characters, including the five-star Frostflake Heron Kamisato Ayaka, a cryo sword wielder, and five-star Frolicking Flames Yoimiya, a pyro bow user. The update also includes other characters and brand-new weapons to collect.

There is also a brand-new event to celebrate the launch of the new update. The Thunder Sojourn event takes place runs through August 8, with the event shop staying live until August 16. During the event, players can gather Thunder Pellets and Thunder Crystals by completing various challenges across Inazuma. The items can be used to obtain the character Uncrowned Lord of the Ocean Beidou along with other rewards.

You can read the full patch notes–which is too long to list here–on Genshin Impact’s official website: part one, part two, and part three.

Below is a section of the full patch notes:

New System in Inazuma

Sacred Sakura

Offer the Electro Sigils you obtain during your various adventures in Inazuma to the Sacred Sakura to raise your Sacred Sakura’s Favor Level and gain valuable items in return. You will receive upgrades to your Electrogranum’s level at certain levels of the Sacred Sakura’s Favor, which will enhance their abilities.

Sacred Sakura System Unlock Criteria:

• Reach Adventure Rank 30 or above and complete the quest “Ritou Escape Plan.”

Electrograna

These miraculous spirits are called Electrograna. They spawn from Thunder Sakura Boughs and grant the protection of Electro.

Electrograna have various powers. Carry them with you to travel rapidly using Thunder Spheres, traverse Thunder Barriers, and even withstand Balethunder. You can offer Electro Sigils to the Sacred Sakura at the Grand Narukami Shrine to enhance Electrogranum strength.

The powerful Electrograna will even aid Travelers they connect with in fighting against their foes.

Inazuma Reputation System

Inazuma Reputation Unlock Criteria:

• Complete the Archon Quest “Chapter II: Act I – The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia”

• Complete the quest “The Commission’s Commission”

By interacting with certain NPCs in Inazuma, you will be able to accept requests to complete and increase your Reputation. As your Reputation Level increases, you will unlock various Reputation Rewards!

In addition, Expeditions, Daily Commissions, and other new content will also be added in Inazuma.

Inazuma Daily Commissions Unlock Criteria:

• Complete the Archon Quest “Chapter II: Act I – The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia”

• Complete the quest “Katheryne in Inazuma”

New Gameplay in Inazuma

Thunder Sakura Boughs

Sometimes in Inazuma you will come across Thunder Sakura Boughs, from which you can acquire Electrograna that last for a certain duration.

Thunder Barriers

A kind of impenetrable shield known in Inazuma as a Thunder Barrier.

For some mysterious reason, receiving the acknowledgment of Electrograna and carrying them with you allows you to pass through some such barriers unimpeded.

Balethunder

Some regions in Inazuma are affected by high levels of Electro concentration. While in these regions, you will gradually lose HP. This phenomenon is known as Balethunder.

Use Electrograna to protect yourself against the harmful effects of Balethunder.

Thunder Spheres

This strange entity is known as a Thunder Sphere. It is a common sight in Inazuma. Characters who wield Electro power or who are looked after by Inazuma can use it to move around at lightning speed.

Characters carrying an Electrogranum or affected by Electro in proximity to a Thunder Sphere can move towards it at great speed.

New gameplay mechanisms added in Inazuma also include Thunderstones, Lightning Strike Probes, Discharge Stones, and Cumulation Stones.

Grab today’s deals on Apple AirPods Pro, Roku Express 4K HDR, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the Nintendo Switch, LED light strips, and more. The Nintendo Switch OLED console is also still available at Gamestop, If you’re hunting for an Xbox Series S, both Gamestop and Sam’s Club have inexpensive bundles in stock.

Apple AirPods Pro Noise-Cancelling Earbuds

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If you regret not picking the Airpods Pro up on Amazon Prime Day at 24% off, here’s your chance to get it today at the same price. The AirPods Pro is considered one of the best noise-cancelling in-ear headphones you can get, especially for under $200, and it’s significantly better than even the vanilla AirPods. Woot is owned by Amazon, and in this particular case you’ll have to log in with your Amazon Prime account in order to see the discount.

Roku Express 4K+ 2021 Streaming Media Player

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In my opinion, Roku still offers the cleanest and most intuitive interfaces of any media streamer. The Roku Express+ is very inexpensive, but it still offers smooth 4K HDR playback, dual-band WiFi, compatibility with just about every app out there, and even includes an HDMI cable and a remote that’s voice-control capable.

Govee 100ft RGB LED Light Strips

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You won’t find 100 feet of LED strip lights for a mere $25 at your local brick and mortar electronics store (you’d be lucky to find 1/10 of that length for the same price). These lights do feature some extra functionality, like color changing, music-sync, and bluetooth for smartphone control. If you’re in the market for some cheap yet good looking bling, you can’t do much better than this. It’s probably too long as accent lighting for your gaming monitor, but it’s definitely long enough to light up a small room or your entire gaming space.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was released last Friday and already we’re seeing a $10 (17% off) price drop. Nintendo did a great job of remaking the original 2011 Wii game and you’ll enjoy all 50+ hours of it. Check out our review.

Preorder Nintendo Switch OLED at Gamestop

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The newest Nintendo Switch model, featuring a larger OLED touchscreen display, new dock, and new Joy-Con colors, will be released on October 8 for $349.99. It sold out very quickly when preorders first launched, but here’s another chance to grab one at Gamestop.

Xbox Series S Back in Stock

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Gamestop currently has the Xbox Series S back in stock with a small, reasonably priced bundle that includes a 3 month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. Since we highly recommend you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate anyways (with it you might never need to buy another game again), this is a worthy bundle.

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Ending Today: Dell Black Friday in July Sale

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The Dell Black Friday in July Sale ends today, July 21. This is your last chance to score some great deals, specifically on Alienware gaming desktop PCs and gaming laptops. You can get a 2021 Alienware R12 RTX 3080 equipped gaming PC for $2199.99 or an Alienware m15 RTX 3060 equipped gaming laptop for $1299.99.

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Niantic is holding three special Ultra Unlock events in Pokemon Go over the next few weeks. Shortly after Ultra Unlock Part 1: Time concludes on August 3, Niantic is kicking off Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space, and it will feature some normally hard-to-find Pokemon from different regions.

Throughout the event, region-exclusive Pokemon such as Red-Striped and Blue-Striped Basculin, East Sea and West Sea Shellos, Heatmor, Durant, and others will appear in the wild and hatch from eggs. The following monsters will also be featured in lower-tier Raid Battles:

One-star Raids

• Unown U
• West Sea Shellos
• East Sea Shellos
• Elgyem
• Espurr

Three-star Raids

• Alakazam
• Kangaskhan
• Heracross

On top of that, Niantic is bringing Palkia back to the game for the event. The Legendary Spatial Pokemon will appear in five-star Raids until August 20, and you’ll have a chance to encounter a Shiny version. Shiny Kangaskhan, Heracross, and Unown U will also be available during the event.

Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space begins at 10 AM local time on August 6 and runs until 8 PM local time on August 17. You can read more details about the event on the official Pokemon Go blog. The third and final Ultra Unlock event is slated to follow from August 20-31, but Niantic is keeping details on that under wraps for now.

DC has revealed the cast for its upcoming Injustice: Gods Among Us animated movie alongside the announcement that it’ll release this fall.

The Injustice animated movie was announced last month, oddly enough through a press release for DC’s upcoming Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two animated movie, and now The Hollywood Reporter has revealed the cast for the movie. It features an expansive cast with a lot of names you might recognize:

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• Justin Hartley as Superman
• Anson Mount as Batman
• Laura Bailey as Lois Lane and Rama Kushna
• Zach Callison as Damian (presumably Damian Wayne) and Jimmy Olsen
• Brian T. Delaney as Green Lantern
• Brandon Michael Hall as Cyborg
• Edwin Hodge as Mr. Terrific and Killer Croc
• Oliver Hudson as Plastic Man
• Gillian Jacobs as Harley Quinn
• Yuri Lowenthal as Mirror Master, Flash, and Shazam
• Derek Phillips as Nightwing and Aquaman
• Kevin Pollak as Joker and Jonathan Kent
• Anika Noni Rose as Catwoman
• Reid Scott as Green Arrow and Victor Zsasz
• Faran Tahir as Ra’s al Ghul
• Fred Tatasciore as Captain Atom
• Janet Varney as Wonder Woman
• Andrew Morgado as Mirror Master Soldier

THR reports that Rick Morales, perhaps best known for Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge, is producing the movie alongside Jim Krieg with Sam Register set to executive produce. It will feature a script by Batman: Hush animated movie writer Ernie Altbacker and will be directed by Justice League Dark: Apokolips War’s director, Matt Peters. You’ll be able to hear this cast in Injustice when it’s released for home entertainment this Fall.

Injustice will be based on the video game by the same name, which is a fighter developed by Mortal Kombat developer Netherrealm in collaboration with DC. It was quite the successful game as it spawned not only a sequel, but a best-selling DC comic book series called Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year One as well, as noted by THR.

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The story of Injustice is set on an alternate Earth where the Joker tricks Superman into killing Lois Lane, sending Superman down a dark path of destruction and more. Superman’s power only grows from there and it’s up to Batman, the rest of the Justice League, and really anyone who can help, to take Superman down.

While waiting to hear more about this Injustice animated movie, check out IGN’s review of Batman: The Long Halloween Part One and then watch this trailer for Part Two. Check out IGN’s Injustice: Gods Among Us explainer after that.

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Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King – A Pandemic Style Board Game is coming this year, and players can preorder the game now. The board game adaptation, which takes the setting and characters of WoW’s second expansion pack and uses the rules of the popular Pandemic board game series, will retail for $60 and ship no later than November 30, 2021.

Considering Wrath of the Lich King is all about stopping an undead plague and the Pandemic series is about overcoming a deadly global virus, it’s a partnership that makes a lot of sense, even if it is still a little weird to be getting a board game version of a 2008 MMORPG expansion in 2021.

Previously teased, Z-man Games has now released more details on exactly how the board game will play. Players will need to cooperate to overcome the Lich King’s undead army, with each player taking on the role of various heroes of Azeroth like Varian Wrynn, Thrall, and Sylvanas. Each hero comes equipped with unique abilities, and players will also spend the game collecting hero cards, which grant players new equipment, mounts, and items like potions to help turn the tide of battle against Arthas and his zombie minions. The game will play out on a detailed map of Northrend featuring various forts, battlegrounds, temples, and other locations from Blizzard’s iconic MMO.

While the game will use many established Pandemic-style rules and mechanics, one brand-new mechanic is the introduction of quests. Utilizing dice and hero cards, players will journey across the frozen waste of Northrend completing quests in the form of battling monsters or destroying ancient artifacts, all the while getting closer to Icecrown Citadel and a confrontation with Arthas himself.

Fans can preorder the game through the Blizzard Gear Store, Z-man Games, and Target.

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is set to release for PS4 and PS5 on August 20. It includes the full original game, plus the Iki Island expansion, an online co-op mode, and a number of digital extras. It’s available to preorder right now at a number of retailers (see it at Amazon).

If you already own Ghost of Tsushima, you don’t need to buy the whole thing again. We have full details about the various upgrade paths below, as well as info about preorder bonuses and more. Let’s get on with it.

Preorder Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut for PS5

• Get it at Amazon – $69.99
• Get it at Best Buy – $69.99
• Get it at GameStop – $69.99
• Get it at PlayStation Store (digital) – $69.99 (includes a PS4 copy)

Preorder Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut for PS4

• Get it at Amazon – $59.99
• Get it at Best Buy – $59.99
• Get it at GameStop – $59.99
• Get it at PlayStation Store (digital) – $59.99

Here’s everything that comes in both versions of the game:

• Full Ghost of Tsushima game
• Iki Island expansion
• Legends online co-op mode
• Digital mini art book
• Director’s commentary
• One Technique Point
• Charm of Hachiman’s Favor
• Hero of Tsushima Skin Set

Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut PS5 Version Features

The PS5 version has a handful of upgrades over the PS4 version. Here they are, according to Sony:

• Dynamic 4K resolution targeting 60fps (requires compatible 4K TV or display)
• DualSense wireless controller haptic feedback and adaptive trigger resistance
• 3D Audio with stereo headphones (analogue or USB)
• Lip sync for Japanese voiceover
• Ability to transfer PS4 saved progress to PS5 game

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What If You Already Own Ghost of Tsushima?

Here’s where things get a little complicated.

If you already have the PS4 version of the game, you can upgrade to the PS4 version of the Director’s Cut for $19.99 on the PlayStation Store beginning on August 20. 

If you have the PS4 version and you want to upgrade to the PS5 version of the Director’s Cut, you can do so for $29.99 on the PlayStation Store beginning on August 20.

If you have the PS4 version of the Director’s Cut, you can upgrade to the PS5 version for $10 beginning on August 20.

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Preorder Bonus

Preorder the digital version from the PlayStation Store, and you’ll receive the following items:

• Ghost of Tsushima digital mini soundtrack with 2 new bonus tracks.
• Ghost of Tsushima 11 pieces of artwork.

Other Preorder Guides

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Chris Reed is a commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.

Nintendo is adding more titles to Nintendo Switch Online’s SNES library next week. Three additional games join the service on July 28, but like the past few NSO updates, the Western selections are all pretty obscure: Claymates, Jelly Boy, and Bombuzal.

Both Claymates and Jelly Boy are side-scrolling platformers, while Bombuzal is an isometric puzzler. You can check out the new titles in the trailer below. Japan, meanwhile, is once again receiving a largely different lineup of games this month. In place of Jelly Boy and Claymates, the Japanese service is adding Dead Dance and Shin Megami Tensei If.

To date, there are more than 100 games across Switch Online’s NES and SNES libraries, including classics like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario All-Stars, Super Metroid, and more. Each title supports some modern conveniences, including online play, save states, and the ability to rewind. You can see the full list of classic games on Nintendo’s website.

The SNES and NES libraries are included in a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, along with other perks such as cloud save backups, the ability to play online, and some exclusive offers. Individual memberships typically cost $4 for one month, $8 for three months, and $20 for one year, while an annual family plan runs for $35 and covers up to eight Nintendo Accounts across multiple systems.

If you’re interested in trying the service out before subscribing, Nintendo is offering a free seven-day NSO trial right now through its My Nintendo rewards program. Keep in mind that the trial will automatically convert into a monthly membership after it ends unless you turn off automatic renewal.

In other news, NSO subscribers can try out Among Us for free from July 21-27. The social deduction game will also be 30% off in the eShop during the trial period. The free-to-play Pokemon MOBA spin-off, Pokemon Unite, also recently launched on Switch, and everyone who logs in by August 31 will receive a free bonus Pokemon: Zeraora.

Whether or not 2K Sports releases a new PGA Tour 2K game this year remains unknown, but the publisher has now said that the series will continue, and when it comes back, it’ll be “bigger and better in every way.”

Asked about the future of the series, a spokesperson for 2K Sports told GameSpot:

“The next release of the PGA Tour 2K franchise is going to be bigger and better in every way. We’re super excited to tell you more but until then, we’re continuing to add new multiplayer content in PGA Tour 2K21 so our fans can get in and play together today.”

Reading between the lines, it sounds like there won’t be a new PGA Tour 2K game this year, but the company stopped short of confirming that. PGA Tour 2K21 was released in August 2020, and with time closing in on when we’d expect a follow-up, GameSpot asked 2K to clarify what’s happening with the PGA Tour 2K series this year.

2K’s parent company, Take-Two, will announce its next earnings results on August 2, at which time the publisher should update its release calendar to confirm whether or not a new PGA Tour 2K game is coming this year.

Earlier this year, 2K Sports signed a deal with legendary golfer Tiger Woods that will see the 15-time Major winner consult with the developer on future entries in the series, which is developed by 2K’s HB Studios. The team formerly made The Golf Club series before 2K acquired the studio and re-launched the PGA Tour 2K series in 2020 to 2 million sales and counting.

Woods suffered significant injuries during a California car crash in April, but whether or not this had had any impact on the PGA Tour 2K series is unknown. 2K Sports believes its deal with Woods could be Michael Jordan-like for the PGA Tour 2K series.

In addition to strong sales, PGA Tour 2K21 was a critical success for 2K Sports. Here at GameSpot, our PGA Tour 2K21 review scored the game an 8/10, with critic Steven Petite praising it as a game that appeals to both hardcore golf fans and newcomers alike.

PGA Tour 2K won’t be the only game in town for much longer when it comes to licensed PGA Tour games on console. EA Sports is reviving its PGA Tour series in Spring 2022 with the first entry since EA sidelined the series after Rory McIlroy PGA Tour in 2015. EA’s new game will have all four Majors, as well as the women’s game through its partnership with the LPGA. EA is further investing in golf games through its $1.4 billion acquisition of Golf Clash developer Playdemic.

Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel reportedly ended their feud back in 2019, but that doesn’t mean the Luke Hobbes actor is returning for Fast & Furious 10 or 11.

Despite ending the feud nearly two years ago, it seems recent comments from Diesel have opened up some of the old wounds, at least a little. Diesel recently said he was just showing Johnson “tough love” in their Fast and Furious feud and in a new interview with SlashFilm, the actor said he laughed hard when he heard that and revealed he won’t be returning for the final two mainline Fast and Furious movies.

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“I laughed and I laughed hard,” Johnson said. “I think everyone had a laugh at that. And I’ll leave it at that. And that I’ve wished them well. I wish them well on Fast 9. And I wish them the best of luck on Fast 10 and Fast 11 and the rest of the Fast and Furious movies they do that will be without me.”

Things could change, but Johnson’s comment seems pretty clear: Universal will be making Fast & Furious 10 and 11 without his Hobbes character. However, Johnson’s comment has just enough ambiguity in it to leave open the door for other Fast and Furious movies that could include him a la a sequel to Hobbes & Shaw, or, if we’re lucky, Hobbs & Han (please, Universal).

SlashFilm asked Johnson about this when talking with him about his upcoming Disney movie, Jungle Cruise, so co-star Emily Blunt was there to seemingly make light of the situation. She said, “Just thank god [Diesel] was there” because “he carried you through that,” which is the light ribbing between the two that’s been present in a lot of Jungle Cruises’ marketing thus far.

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It’s sad news for the family, but the next two mainline Fast and Furious movies are still years away so who knows, maybe the two can crack open a Corona together and make up once more.

For now, check out our thoughts on the latest movie in the franchise in IGN’s F9 review and then watch the latest trailer for Jungle Cruise. Read this story about how Johnson says Hobbs & Shaw 2 is in development after that.

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Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.