Koei Tecmo has announced that Atelier Ryza 2 will come to next-gen.

During Koei Tecmo’s Tokyo Game Show 2020 livestream, it was revealed that Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy – the latest entry in the company’s long-running JRPG series – will get a PS5 version. Players who own the PS4 version can get a free PS5 upgrade.

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The differences of the PS5 version have yet to be revealed, but a better frame rate and improved visuals as well as shorter loading times should be likely.

During the same livestream, a story trailer that features familiar characters, such as traveling alchemist Empel, as well as a new character called Patricia was revealed. Fans also got to look at some actual gameplay, and new mechanics such as riding animals and rope-action inside the adventure-themed relics were especially well received. Atelier Ryza 2 will release on the PS5 on December 3, which is the same date as the previously announced PS4 version. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Esra Krabbe is an editor at IGN Japan. Follow him on Twitter!

Koei Tecmo has announced that Atelier Ryza 2 will come to next-gen.

During Koei Tecmo’s Tokyo Game Show 2020 livestream, it was revealed that Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy – the latest entry in the company’s long-running JRPG series – will get a PS5 version. Players who own the PS4 version can get a free PS5 upgrade.

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The differences of the PS5 version have yet to be revealed, but a better frame rate and improved visuals as well as shorter loading times should be likely.

During the same livestream, a story trailer that features familiar characters, such as traveling alchemist Empel, as well as a new character called Patricia was revealed. Fans also got to look at some actual gameplay, and new mechanics such as riding animals and rope-action inside the adventure-themed relics were especially well received. Atelier Ryza 2 will release on the PS5 on December 3, which is the same date as the previously announced PS4 version. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Esra Krabbe is an editor at IGN Japan. Follow him on Twitter!

Spelunky 2 is set to be released on PC on September 29, and unfortunately it won't launch with online co-op as developer Mossmouth is working to "improve it without delaying the release." Spelunky 2 creator Derek Yu took to Twitter to say that even though that may be disappointing news for some, the "upside is that when we add it back, it will have cross-play with PS4!" Yu also discussed how PS4 recently got two big patches that "fixed a lot of issues based on your feedback (thank you!) and also improved online co-op significantly." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/14/spelunky-2-review"] So, even though the PC version of Spelunky 2 won't have co-op at launch, PC players won't have to wait any longer to play the game we gave a 10/10. In our review for Spelunky 2, we said it "is a masterpiece of procedurally generated platforming that stays true to the legendarily challenging original while also holding surprises around every corner." If you are preparing to play, or already attempting to master it on PS4, be sure to check out our guide on how to unlock all three shortcuts and our best tips and tricks to survive this challenging, but supremely rewarding, game. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-reviewed-games-of-2020&captions=true"] [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.

Spelunky 2 is set to be released on PC on September 29, and unfortunately it won't launch with online co-op as developer Mossmouth is working to "improve it without delaying the release." Spelunky 2 creator Derek Yu took to Twitter to say that even though that may be disappointing news for some, the "upside is that when we add it back, it will have cross-play with PS4!" Yu also discussed how PS4 recently got two big patches that "fixed a lot of issues based on your feedback (thank you!) and also improved online co-op significantly." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/14/spelunky-2-review"] So, even though the PC version of Spelunky 2 won't have co-op at launch, PC players won't have to wait any longer to play the game we gave a 10/10. In our review for Spelunky 2, we said it "is a masterpiece of procedurally generated platforming that stays true to the legendarily challenging original while also holding surprises around every corner." If you are preparing to play, or already attempting to master it on PS4, be sure to check out our guide on how to unlock all three shortcuts and our best tips and tricks to survive this challenging, but supremely rewarding, game. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-reviewed-games-of-2020&captions=true"] [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.

As part of The Last of Us Day 2020's celebrations, Naughty Dog revealed some new gorgeous art by Kojima Productions' Yoji Shinkawa of Ellie, Abby, and Joel. This new artwork, which you can see below, is very reminiscent of Shinkawa's previous art from both the Metal Gear franchise and Death Stranding, and you can download it for free on PC or mobile to use as a wallpaper, if you so choose. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-last-of-us-day-2020-announcements&captions=true"] In addition to this artwork, Mondo revealed new The Last of Us 2 posters and vinyl with striking art from Tula Lotay. The day before The Last of Us Day 2020, Naughty Dog announced it would be changing the name of its Outbreak Day to The Last of Us Day due to COVID-19 and "the events of the last year and the challenges we all continue to face." It also teased some of the fun for The Last of Us Day 2020, including that CMON is developing a The Last of Us board game, a new free The Last of Us Part II Beach Theme would be available to all PS4 users, and new statues of Joel and Ellie would be made available. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/the-best-ps4-games-summer-2020-update"] While there wasn't much breaking news from these festivities, The Last of Us Part 2 writer/director Neil Druckman did give the vaguest of teases for the next iteration of The Last of Us' Faction multiplayer that was cut from The Last of Us Part 2, but was promised to return in some form. Thank you to all the wonderful fans for an incredible #TheLastofUsDay ! Your positivity and love is incredibly inspiring," Druckman wrote. "Oh... and about that other thing... be patient. It’ll be worth it." [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.

As part of The Last of Us Day 2020's celebrations, Naughty Dog revealed some new gorgeous art by Kojima Productions' Yoji Shinkawa of Ellie, Abby, and Joel. This new artwork, which you can see below, is very reminiscent of Shinkawa's previous art from both the Metal Gear franchise and Death Stranding, and you can download it for free on PC or mobile to use as a wallpaper, if you so choose. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-last-of-us-day-2020-announcements&captions=true"] In addition to this artwork, Mondo revealed new The Last of Us 2 posters and vinyl with striking art from Tula Lotay. The day before The Last of Us Day 2020, Naughty Dog announced it would be changing the name of its Outbreak Day to The Last of Us Day due to COVID-19 and "the events of the last year and the challenges we all continue to face." It also teased some of the fun for The Last of Us Day 2020, including that CMON is developing a The Last of Us board game, a new free The Last of Us Part II Beach Theme would be available to all PS4 users, and new statues of Joel and Ellie would be made available. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/the-best-ps4-games-summer-2020-update"] While there wasn't much breaking news from these festivities, The Last of Us Part 2 writer/director Neil Druckman did give the vaguest of teases for the next iteration of The Last of Us' Faction multiplayer that was cut from The Last of Us Part 2, but was promised to return in some form. Thank you to all the wonderful fans for an incredible #TheLastofUsDay ! Your positivity and love is incredibly inspiring," Druckman wrote. "Oh... and about that other thing... be patient. It’ll be worth it." [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.

According to Xbox head Phil Spencer, Microsoft is still planning to release gaming hardware following the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, despite the games industry leaning more towards an all-digital, cloud-based future. Speaking to Yahoo! Finance, Spencer confirmed that Microsoft is still planing on developing dedicated gaming hardware, at least in the short term, even though services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, Google Stadia, and Amazon Luna are changing the ways the world plays games. "In terms of future hardware, absolutely I think we're going to see more console hardware down the road," Spencer stated, "Just like in video, just like in music, it's not that streaming has cut off device innovation. I think we'll continue to see that, and that's absolutely what we're planning for." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-xbox-series-x-games&captions=true"] Obviously, things can always change in the future, but it appears Microsoft isn't quite yet ready to fully commit to this digital future. Where Microsoft's innovation lies, however, is clearly in Xbox Game Pass. With Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has been building a strategy that will allow you to play Xbox games on many different devices, including PC and mobile devices. It's not out of the realm of possibility to see Xbox Game Pass eventually make its way to TVs or other platforms as well. We may not know what the far future holds, but we do know that Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be released on November 10, 2020, and will cost $499 and $299 USD, respectively. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/21/microsoft-to-buy-bethesda-and-parent-company-zenimax-media"] As for Xbox Game Pass, its value continues to rise with the announcements like that of Microsoft buying Bethesda, meaning all future Bethesda games, including Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield, will launch on Xbox Game Pass on day 1. [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.

According to Xbox head Phil Spencer, Microsoft is still planning to release gaming hardware following the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, despite the games industry leaning more towards an all-digital, cloud-based future. Speaking to Yahoo! Finance, Spencer confirmed that Microsoft is still planing on developing dedicated gaming hardware, at least in the short term, even though services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, Google Stadia, and Amazon Luna are changing the ways the world plays games. "In terms of future hardware, absolutely I think we're going to see more console hardware down the road," Spencer stated, "Just like in video, just like in music, it's not that streaming has cut off device innovation. I think we'll continue to see that, and that's absolutely what we're planning for." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-xbox-series-x-games&captions=true"] Obviously, things can always change in the future, but it appears Microsoft isn't quite yet ready to fully commit to this digital future. Where Microsoft's innovation lies, however, is clearly in Xbox Game Pass. With Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has been building a strategy that will allow you to play Xbox games on many different devices, including PC and mobile devices. It's not out of the realm of possibility to see Xbox Game Pass eventually make its way to TVs or other platforms as well. We may not know what the far future holds, but we do know that Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be released on November 10, 2020, and will cost $499 and $299 USD, respectively. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/21/microsoft-to-buy-bethesda-and-parent-company-zenimax-media"] As for Xbox Game Pass, its value continues to rise with the announcements like that of Microsoft buying Bethesda, meaning all future Bethesda games, including Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield, will launch on Xbox Game Pass on day 1. [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.

Since its initial announcement back in 2016, Indiana Jones 5 has been hit with many delays and release schedule changes. Back in February, director Steven Spielberg officially stepped down to a producer role with James Mangold named as his replacement in May. Now, screenwriter David Koepp, who departed the film along with Spielberg, said that version fell apart due to disagreements over the script. In an interview with Den of Geek, screenwriter David Koepp explained "it was just very hard to have everybody come together and have all the elements — Steven, Harrison (Ford), the script and Disney — come together at once. And it didn’t.” “When James Mangold came in and Steven stepped out, that was a pretty logical breaking point,” Koepp said. “It’s a gracious time to step out the door because I think the last thing a new director wants is the old director’s writer." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-10-best-80s-action-movies&captions=true"] Mangold, who was Oscar-nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay for Logan, recently revealed that he's "trying to find an emotional center to operate from" for the story, informing ComicBook.com: "I think the most important thing is, in an age when franchises have become a commodity, that serving the same thing again. At least for me, in the dances I've had with any franchises, serving the same thing again, the same way, usually just produces a longing for the first time you ate it. Meaning, it makes an audience wish that they just had the first one over again. So you have to push something to someplace new, while also remembering the core reasons why everyone was gathered. And to use Logan as an example of that, when you're dealing in a world of a very pressured franchise." [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/15/harrison-ford-indiana-jones-5-will-see-part-of-his-history-resolved] The film is likely Harrison Ford's last time playing the iconic treasure hunter as he turns 80 in 2022. Indiana Jones 5 is currently set for a July 29, 2022 debut after Disney adjusted its release schedule earlier this year. For more, check out everything we know about Indiana Jones 5. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.

Since its initial announcement back in 2016, Indiana Jones 5 has been hit with many delays and release schedule changes. Back in February, director Steven Spielberg officially stepped down to a producer role with James Mangold named as his replacement in May. Now, screenwriter David Koepp, who departed the film along with Spielberg, said that version fell apart due to disagreements over the script. In an interview with Den of Geek, screenwriter David Koepp explained "it was just very hard to have everybody come together and have all the elements — Steven, Harrison (Ford), the script and Disney — come together at once. And it didn’t.” “When James Mangold came in and Steven stepped out, that was a pretty logical breaking point,” Koepp said. “It’s a gracious time to step out the door because I think the last thing a new director wants is the old director’s writer." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-10-best-80s-action-movies&captions=true"] Mangold, who was Oscar-nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay for Logan, recently revealed that he's "trying to find an emotional center to operate from" for the story, informing ComicBook.com: "I think the most important thing is, in an age when franchises have become a commodity, that serving the same thing again. At least for me, in the dances I've had with any franchises, serving the same thing again, the same way, usually just produces a longing for the first time you ate it. Meaning, it makes an audience wish that they just had the first one over again. So you have to push something to someplace new, while also remembering the core reasons why everyone was gathered. And to use Logan as an example of that, when you're dealing in a world of a very pressured franchise." [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/15/harrison-ford-indiana-jones-5-will-see-part-of-his-history-resolved] The film is likely Harrison Ford's last time playing the iconic treasure hunter as he turns 80 in 2022. Indiana Jones 5 is currently set for a July 29, 2022 debut after Disney adjusted its release schedule earlier this year. For more, check out everything we know about Indiana Jones 5. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.