UK retailer Base sparked speculation this weekend after a PS4 listing for Marvel's Avengers specified that Spider-Man would be an exclusive character on the Sony version of the game - however the retailer has now told IGN that the information was "not correct". Base.com originally listed the PS4 version of the game with a description that said, "Play as Spider-man exclusively on PS4". After speculation began that it had listed unannounced information, Base removed the mention of the exclusive character (you can see the original listing here), only furthering internet intrigue. However, speaking to IGN, a Base spokesperson told IGN the information was wrong, and had been present on the page for over a year: "The information was removed from our product page as it was not correct.  We removed the information as soon as we found out that it was not correct. It had been on the product since E3 June 2019 (11 June 2019)." The spokesperson clarified that that the offending line did not come from a publisher or supplier. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/29/hawkeye-reveal-trailer-for-marvels-avengers-4k"] The speculation was informed by the fact that Sony owns the film rights to Spider-Man, PlayStation exclusively releases Spider-Man games, and the fact that developer Crystal Dynamics has previously said that the PS4 version of the game would include "surprises" for PlayStation owners. There's also the fact that, when revealing Hawkeye as a post-launch character, he was seemingly listed as the second of four planned heroes to come to the game as free updates - which would leave the possibility that an exclusive Spider-Man would be the first. While it remains possible that Spider-Man could appear in the game, it seems Base wasn't working with any privileged information. Publisher Square Enix has not replied to a request for comment. Marvel's Avengers starts a series of beta tests this week - here's everything you'll be able to do in the demo versions of the upcoming hero game. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Sony has announced that its next PlayStation State of Play will arrive on August 6, 2020, at 1pm PT/4pm ET/9pm BST. Sony specifically notes there will be "no big PS5 announcements," and revealed that this State of Play will instead focus on upcoming third-party published PS4 and PS VR games. However, there will be "a few quick check-ins on third-party and indie games from June's PS5 showcase." This State of Play will run around 40 minutes, and Sony makes it super clear that "there will be no PlayStation Studios updates in Thursday’s episode. There won’t be any updates around hardware, business, preorders, or dates either." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/30/the-best-ps4-games-summer-2020-update"] While we won't be getting any big PS5 announcements, Sony did give us a bit more details on how compatibility will work with existing PlayStation 4 peripherals and accessories. PlayStation 5 is scheduled to be released in Holiday 2020, and while we don't have a price or release date yet, we do know some confirmed games and what the hardware will look like. While PlayStation's two big first-party games - The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tsushima - have already been released, there are still some big games too look forward to. These include Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel's Avengers, Star Wars: Squadrons, Watch Dogs Legion, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Sony has announced that its next PlayStation State of Play will arrive on August 6, 2020, at 1pm PT/4pm ET/9pm BST. Sony specifically notes there will be "no big PS5 announcements," and revealed that this State of Play will instead focus on upcoming third-party published PS4 and PS VR games. However, there will be "a few quick check-ins on third-party and indie games from June's PS5 showcase." This State of Play will run around 40 minutes, and Sony makes it super clear that "there will be no PlayStation Studios updates in Thursday’s episode. There won’t be any updates around hardware, business, preorders, or dates either." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/30/the-best-ps4-games-summer-2020-update"] While we won't be getting any big PS5 announcements, Sony did give us a bit more details on how compatibility will work with existing PlayStation 4 peripherals and accessories. PlayStation 5 is scheduled to be released in Holiday 2020, and while we don't have a price or release date yet, we do know some confirmed games and what the hardware will look like. While PlayStation's two big first-party games - The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tsushima, have already been released, there are still some big games too look forward to. These include Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel's Avengers, Star Wars: Squadrons, Watch Dogs Legion, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Sony has revealed more details on how PlayStation 4 peripherals and accessories will work with PlayStation 5, including that the DualShock 4 will not work with PS5 games. Revealed on PlayStation.Blog, the DualShock 4 will still work with "supported PS4 games" on PS5, but Sony believes PS5 games should "take advantage of the new capabilities and features we’re bringing to the platform, including the features of DualSense wireless controller." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/ps5-reveal-event-in-5-minutes"] As for other existing PS4 peripherals and accessories, Sony has confirmed the following;

• Specialty peripherals, such as officially licensed racing wheels, arcade sticks, and flight sticks, will work with PS5 games and supported PS4 games.
• The Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets, as well as third-party headsets that connect via USB port or audio jack, will work on PS5 (the headset companion app is not compatible with PS5).
• The DualShock 4 wireless controller and PlayStation officially licensed third-party gamepad controllers will work with supported PS4 games.
• Both the PS Move Motion Controllers and the PlayStation VR Aim Controller will work with supported PS VR games on PS5.

Sony also notes that "not all PlayStation officially licensed or third-party peripherals/accessories may work on PS5," and it recommends those who own such products to check with the manufacturer to confirm whether or not they will. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-playstation-5-games&captions=true"] Lastly, PS4's PlayStation Camera will work with PS5 for those playing supported PS VR games, but it will require a PlayStation Camera adapter that "will be provided at no additional cost to PS VR users." More details on how to get this adapter will be announced at a later date. For more on PlayStation 5, check out everything we know about the PS5, every confirmed game for Sony's next-gen console, and a side-by-side look of the PS5 DualSense and PS4 DualShock 4. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Sony has revealed more details on how PlayStation 4 peripherals and accessories will work with PlayStation 5, including that the DualShock 4 will not work with PS5 games. Revealed on PlayStation.Blog, the DualShock 4 will still work with "supported PS4 games" on PS5, but Sony believes PS5 games should "take advantage of the new capabilities and features we’re bringing to the platform, including the features of DualSense wireless controller." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/ps5-reveal-event-in-5-minutes"] As for other existing PS4 peripherals and accessories, Sony has confirmed the following;

• Specialty peripherals, such as officially licensed racing wheels, arcade sticks, and flight sticks, will work with PS5 games and supported PS4 games.
• The Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets, as well as third-party headsets that connect via USB port or audio jack, will work on PS5 (the headset companion app is not compatible with PS5).
• The DualShock 4 wireless controller and PlayStation officially licensed third-party gamepad controllers will work with supported PS4 games.
• Both the PS Move Motion Controllers and the PlayStation VR Aim Controller will work with supported PS VR games on PS5.

Sony also notes that "not all PlayStation officially licensed or third-party peripherals/accessories may work on PS5," and it recommends those who own such products to check with the manufacturer to confirm whether or not they will. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-playstation-5-games&captions=true"] Lastly, PS4's PlayStation Camera will work with PS5 for those playing supported PS VR games, but it will require a PlayStation Camera adapter that "will be provided at no additional cost to PS VR users." More details on how to get this adapter will be announced at a later date. For more on PlayStation 5, check out everything we know about the PS5, every confirmed game for Sony's next-gen console, and a side-by-side look of the PS5 DualSense and PS4 DualShock 4. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Tommy François, Ubisoft's vice-president of editorial and creative services, has left the company after allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct. The departure of the long-serving executive, who had previously been placed on administrative leave, was first reported by Business Insider's Samuel Horti. When asked for comment by IGN, an Ubisoft spokesperson replied with, “Tommy François has left the company, effective immediately.” Business Insider reports that CEO Yves Guillemot told Ubisoft employees about François' departure last week. François' role saw him steering the creative direction of the company's franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/21/multiple-assassins-creed-games-reportedly-scrapped-or-minimised-female-lead-roles-before-release-ign-news"] François is far from the onlu Ubisoft executive to leave the company in recent weeks. After being wracked with scandals, the French developer/publisher has seen Ashraf Ismail, Maxime Béland, Serge Hascoët, Tannis Mallat, and Cécile Cornet all step down from their senior roles following allegations of toxic behaviour, sexual misconduct, and mishandling of employee reports about abuse at the company. Yves Guillemot has promised "major changes" to the company following numerous and ongoing reports of harassment and misconduct among employees across Ubsoft's studios. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Tommy François, Ubisoft's vice-president of editorial and creative services, has left the company after allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct. The departure of the long-serving executive, who had previously been placed on administrative leave, was first reported by Business Insider's Samuel Horti. When asked for comment by IGN, an Ubisoft spokesperson replied with, “Tommy François has left the company, effective immediately.” Business Insider reports that CEO Yves Guillemot told Ubisoft employees about François' departure last week. François' role saw him steering the creative direction of the company's franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/21/multiple-assassins-creed-games-reportedly-scrapped-or-minimised-female-lead-roles-before-release-ign-news"] François is far from the onlu Ubisoft executive to leave the company in recent weeks. After being wracked with scandals, the French developer/publisher has seen Ashraf Ismail, Maxime Béland, Serge Hascoët, Tannis Mallat, and Cécile Cornet all step down from their senior roles following allegations of toxic behaviour, sexual misconduct, and mishandling of employee reports about abuse at the company. Yves Guillemot has promised "major changes" to the company following numerous and ongoing reports of harassment and misconduct among employees across Ubsoft's studios. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

A recipe from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has accidentally appeared in a historical fiction novel, most likely due to a Google search from the book's author. The Traveller At The Gates of Wisdom is the latest novel from Irish author John Boyne, who you may know from his most famous work, The Boy In the Striped Pyjamas, which was adapted into a movie in 2008. A picture of a page from the novel surfaced on Reddit over the weekend, and the story was turned into a Twitter thread by writer Dana Schwartz.

OKAY. This is a thread, but it’s worth it I promise.

On Reddit today, user u/NoNoNo_OhOhOh posted a page from acclaimed Irish novelist John Boyne’s latest book, ‘The Traveller At the Gates of Wisdom. Note the ingredients. pic.twitter.com/4RTgZxtUT7 — Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) August 3, 2020

As you can see in the embedded tweet above, as Boyne writes about dyes used in dressmaking, he mentions ingredients such as Octorok Eyeball, Keese Wing, "the tail of the red lizalfos and four Hylian shrooms." Now where have we heard that before... As pointed out by Schwartz, it appears that Boyne has googled "ingredients red dye clothes" and stumbled upon Polygon's "How to dye your clothes and armor in Breath of the Wild" guide. If you replicate this yourself, you can see that the first ingredients mentioned for this Google search relate to in-game recipes from Breath of the Wild, which is where Boyne appears to have sourced his information from. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/03/25/the-very-best-recipes-for-combat-stamina-and-even-rupees-zelda-breath-of-the-wild"] Boyne responded to Schwartz's thread in jest, noting that he will be "telling this anecdote on stage for many years to come." Boyne later replied to Schwartz noting that he won't be editing it in future revisions of the novel. "I don't remember but I must have just googled it," Boyne added. "Hey, sometimes you just gotta throw your hands up and say "yup! My bad!" Boyne might be able to source a few new recipes when The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 arrives - although we still don't know when that will be. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

A recipe from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has accidentally appeared in a historical fiction novel, most likely due to a Google search from the book's author. The Traveller At The Gates of Wisdom is the latest novel from Irish author John Boyne, who you may know from his most famous work, The Boy In the Striped Pyjamas, which was adapted into a movie in 2008. A picture of a page from the novel surfaced on Reddit over the weekend, and the story was turned into a Twitter thread by writer Dana Schwartz.

OKAY. This is a thread, but it’s worth it I promise.

On Reddit today, user u/NoNoNo_OhOhOh posted a page from acclaimed Irish novelist John Boyne’s latest book, ‘The Traveller At the Gates of Wisdom. Note the ingredients. pic.twitter.com/4RTgZxtUT7 — Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) August 3, 2020

As you can see in the embedded tweet above, as Boyne writes about dyes used in dressmaking, he mentions ingredients such as Octorok Eyeball, Keese Wing, "the tail of the red lizalfos and four Hylian shrooms." Now where have we heard that before... As pointed out by Schwartz, it appears that Boyne has googled "ingredients red dye clothes" and stumbled upon Polygon's "How to dye your clothes and armor in Breath of the Wild" guide. If you replicate this yourself, you can see that the first ingredients mentioned for this Google search relate to in-game recipes from Breath of the Wild, which is where Boyne appears to have sourced his information from. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/03/25/the-very-best-recipes-for-combat-stamina-and-even-rupees-zelda-breath-of-the-wild"] Boyne responded to Schwartz's thread in jest, noting that he will be "telling this anecdote on stage for many years to come." Boyne later replied to Schwartz noting that he won't be editing it in future revisions of the novel. "I don't remember but I must have just googled it," Boyne added. "Hey, sometimes you just gotta throw your hands up and say "yup! My bad!" Boyne might be able to source a few new recipes when The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 arrives - although we still don't know when that will be. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

No More Heroes has been rated for Nintendo Switch by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee, potentially signalling a new release for the 2008 cult classic game. As spotted by Gematsu, a listing for Marvelous Inc's No More Heroes was found on the rating board's website, with 'Switch' listed as the game's platform. In a 2018 interview with Nintendeal, game director Suda 51 teased that he had been "talking with Marvelous" about potential Switch ports for No More Heroes and its 2010 sequel, Desperate Struggle. The game was previously ported to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2011 with the title No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise. You can check out our review of the port here, where we said that, "for all of you who never played it the first time around, go get Heroes' Paradise. Seriously, like, now." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/13/no-more-heroes-3-the-return-trailer"] For those who haven't played, No More Heroes is a surreal mix of GTA open world antics and hack 'n' slash combat. We reviewed No More Heroes back in 2008 upon its initial Wii release, awarding the game a 7.8 and praising its "snappy combat, hilarious characters" and "cinematic battles." We also included the game in our video running through the 12 weirdest video game mechanics. The third mainline game in the series, No More Heroes 3, is scheduled to release at some point in 2020 for Nintendo Switch. You can check out the first gameplay reveal of No More Heroes 3 here, though watch out for Suda51's head blocking the trailer... [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.