Activision Blizzard's Call of Duty: Warzone 2 may be about pitting 150 super soldiers against each other in a fight to the death, but one player has opted for a less violent career.

As reported by VG247, Reddit user Crescendummain has become an in-game taxi driver thanks to Warzone 2's new proximity voice chat feature. The player pulls up to other squads and, as long as they don't kill him first, offers them rides to anywhere on the map.

Seeking that five star review, Crescendummain sticks to main roads only so that players have a smooth ride to their destination, offering the typical small talk along the way.

Proximity chat, as the name suggests, means players can now hear the voice chat of nearby enemies. While this naturally results in a lot of screaming and swearing, Crescendummain has used it to spread a little friendliness in the otherwise intense first person shooter.

Warzone 2 finally launched this week as a successor to developer Infinity Ward's hit Call of Duty Battle Royale, bringing a variety of new features with it. The biggest of these changes is its new map Al Mazrah, however, as the series has moved away from its classic Verdansk and Caldera settings.

The launch hasn't been all smooth, however, as several players encountered a glitch that locked them out of the game and told them to buy Modern Warfare 2 to get back.

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Activision Blizzard's Call of Duty: Warzone 2 may be about pitting 150 super soldiers against each other in a fight to the death, but one player has opted for a less violent career.

As reported by VG247, Reddit user Crescendummain has become an in-game taxi driver thanks to Warzone 2's new proximity voice chat feature. The player pulls up to other squads and, as long as they don't kill him first, offers them rides to anywhere on the map.

Seeking that five star review, Crescendummain sticks to main roads only so that players have a smooth ride to their destination, offering the typical small talk along the way.

Proximity chat, as the name suggests, means players can now hear the voice chat of nearby enemies. While this naturally results in a lot of screaming and swearing, Crescendummain has used it to spread a little friendliness in the otherwise intense first person shooter.

Warzone 2 finally launched this week as a successor to developer Infinity Ward's hit Call of Duty Battle Royale, bringing a variety of new features with it. The biggest of these changes is its new map Al Mazrah, however, as the series has moved away from its classic Verdansk and Caldera settings.

The launch hasn't been all smooth, however, as several players encountered a glitch that locked them out of the game and told them to buy Modern Warfare 2 to get back.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

Several Call of Duty: Warzone 2 players have been locked out of the game after a glitch demands they first buy Modern Warfare 2, even if they already own it.

As reported by PC Gamer, the glitch seemingly arrived as developer Infinity Ward administered a hotfix for another issue with the free-to-play game, as even players who've logged hours of play-time have been locked out.

There is currently no known solution for the issue and neither Infinity Ward or publisher Activision Blizzard have acknowledged it.

Purchasing Modern Warfare 2 doesn't work either, as players who've owned the game since its launch in October are also locked out. While the two games use the same launcher, Warzone 2 is its own, standalone experience that shouldn't require any other purchases to play fully.

"I played probably around six Warzone 2 matches with no problem (finished my last match a few minutes ago)," said Reddit user Unf0cused. "Now when I try to play it, when I click 'Battle Royale Solos' I get the 'Purchase Modern Warfare II to have access to everything' window'."

The user restarted the game and their computer and tried to join different game modes but nothing has resolved the issue.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

Several Call of Duty: Warzone 2 players have been locked out of the game after a glitch demands they first buy Modern Warfare 2, even if they already own it.

As reported by PC Gamer, the glitch seemingly arrived as developer Infinity Ward administered a hotfix for another issue with the free-to-play game, as even players who've logged hours of play-time have been locked out.

There is currently no known solution for the issue and neither Infinity Ward or publisher Activision Blizzard have acknowledged it.

Purchasing Modern Warfare 2 doesn't work either, as players who've owned the game since its launch in October are also locked out. While the two games use the same launcher, Warzone 2 is its own, standalone experience that shouldn't require any other purchases to play fully.

"I played probably around six Warzone 2 matches with no problem (finished my last match a few minutes ago)," said Reddit user Unf0cused. "Now when I try to play it, when I click 'Battle Royale Solos' I get the 'Purchase Modern Warfare II to have access to everything' window'."

The user restarted the game and their computer and tried to join different game modes but nothing has resolved the issue.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

If you're a superhero lover who's also into collecting sneakers, then Reebok has just the collection for you. The upcoming DC x Reebok Collection line features eight new designs inspired by some of the most iconic heroes and villains of the DC Universe.

Rather than simply plastering artwork of Batman, Superman and Harley Quinn on these sneakers, Reebok has opted for a slightly more subtle approach. This collection adapts traditional Reebok silhouettes and adds colors, shapes and other design elements drawn from DC's characters. And as is only proper, the Shaq Attaq silhouette is matched with Superman.

Check out the slideshow gallery below for a closer look at all the sneakers in this visually dynamic collection:

The DC x Reebook Collection consists of six models in total. Most will be available in unisex sizing, except for the women-only Harley Quinn model. The Superman model will also be offered in child's sizes. Here's a full rundown of the series:

• Superman - Shaq Attaq (HQ4587, $180)
• Batman - LX2200 (HQ4584, $110)
• Joker - Club C 85 (HQ4573, $110)
• Wonder Woman - Nano X2 (HQ4585, $150)
• Harley Quinn - Freestyle Hi (HQ4572, $100)
• Lex Luthor - Workout Plus (HQ4575, $100)

The DC x Reebok Collection will go on sale on Friday, December 2, at which point they'll be available to order on Reebok's official site as well as other trailers like Amazon and Finish Line.

This new collection follows up on the previous Reebok x Looney Tunes Collection from this past spring. Not to be outdone, Converse Japan recently teamed with The Pokémon Company for a collection of sneakers inspired by the classic games.

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If you're a superhero lover who's also into collecting sneakers, then Reebok has just the collection for you. The upcoming DC x Reebok Collection line features eight new designs inspired by some of the most iconic heroes and villains of the DC Universe.

Rather than simply plastering artwork of Batman, Superman and Harley Quinn on these sneakers, Reebok has opted for a slightly more subtle approach. This collection adapts traditional Reebok silhouettes and adds colors, shapes and other design elements drawn from DC's characters. And as is only proper, the Shaq Attaq silhouette is matched with Superman.

Check out the slideshow gallery below for a closer look at all the sneakers in this visually dynamic collection:

The DC x Reebook Collection consists of six models in total. Most will be available in unisex sizing, except for the women-only Harley Quinn model. The Superman model will also be offered in child's sizes. Here's a full rundown of the series:

• Superman - Shaq Attaq (HQ4587, $180)
• Batman - LX2200 (HQ4584, $110)
• Joker - Club C 85 (HQ4573, $110)
• Wonder Woman - Nano X2 (HQ4585, $150)
• Harley Quinn - Freestyle Hi (HQ4572, $100)
• Lex Luthor - Workout Plus (HQ4575, $100)

The DC x Reebok Collection will go on sale on Friday, December 2, at which point they'll be available to order on Reebok's official site as well as other trailers like Amazon and Finish Line.

This new collection follows up on the previous Reebok x Looney Tunes Collection from this past spring. Not to be outdone, Converse Japan recently teamed with The Pokémon Company for a collection of sneakers inspired by the classic games.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka has been arrested for suspected insider trading for an investment made while working at Square Enix.

As reported by IGN Japan, Naka was arrested by the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office alongside two other former Square Enix employees.

He allegedly bought 10,000 shares in developer Aiming, at a value of around $20,000, ahead of it announcing the Dragon Quest Tact mobile game in partnership with Square Enix. The other employees arrested, Taisuke Sazaki and Fumiaki Suzuki, allegedly purchased a combined total of 162,000 shares at a value of around $337,250. Sazaki is also alleged to have informed Naki and Suzuki about the potential rise in value.

Insider trading is the buying and selling of stocks with confidential or non-public information, usually with the intention to make money, and is illegal in Japan.

The trio are therefore reportedly suspected of investing in Aiming before the Dragon Quest game was announced, expecting the collaboration with Square Enix to drive up the value of the company. It's currently unclear if Naka or the other employees have sold their shares.

Naka is arguably most known for co-creating Sonic the Hedgehog and leading Sega's Sonic Team, but was also lead programmer on other games including Nights into Dreams, Phantasy Star Online, and more. He eventually joined Square Enix but left in June 2021, not long after the release of his latest game Balan Wonderland.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka has reportedly been arrested for suspected insider trading for an investment made while working at Square Enix.

As reported by Japanese outlet FNN and translated by GI.biz, Naka was arrested by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office alongside two other former Square Enix employees.

Naka allegedly bought 10,000 shares in developer Aiming, at a value of around $20,000, ahead of it announcing the Dragon Quest Tact mobile game in partnership with Square Enix. The other employees arrested, Taisuke Sasaki and Fumiaki Suzuki, allegedly purchased a combined total of 162,000 shares at a value of around $337,250.

Insider trading is the buying and selling of stocks with confidential or non-public information, usually with the intention to make money, and is illegal in Japan.

The trio are therefore reportedly suspected of investing in Aiming before the Dragon Quest game was announced, expecting the collaboration with Square Enix to drive up the value of the company. It's currently unclear if Naka or the other employees have sold their shares.

Naka is arguably most known for co-creating Sonic the Hedgehog and leading Sega's Sonic Team, but was also lead programmer on other games including Nights into Dreams, Phantasy Star Online, and more. He eventually joined Square Enix but left in June 2021, not long after the release of his latest game Balan Wonderland.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

At last, Game Freak has done it. As of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet there are now more than 1000 Pokémon.

Pokémon Sword and Shield, along with their DLC, brought the total up to 905, and Scarlet and Violet's new additions cap the number at a whopping 1008. For those tracking, that's not counting regional variants such as Wooper's new variant in the Paldea region, though it does count new regional evolutions, assuming they have different names than their counterparts elsewhere.

So who, then, is Pokémon number 1000? Turns out, Game Freak seems to have been very aware they were designing a monster with the distinguished honor of being number 1000, so they leaned into that a bit.

Warning: We're going to spoil Pokémon number 1000 for you below this video. Don't scroll further if you don't want to know.

Who's that 1000th Pokémon? It's...Gholdengo!

Okay yes, he looks like a cereal mascot. But hear us out. Gholdengo is a fascinating little dude, and a fun choice for Pokémon 1000. He evolves from Gimmighoul, a ghost Pokémon that haunts treasure chests and can be found pulling mimic-style pranks on unsuspecting trainers across Paldea. When defeated or captured, Gimmighoul drops Gimmighoul coins, which can also be found lying around on your travels across the region. You need 1000 of these Gimmighoul coins before Gimmighoul will evolve into Gholdengo on its next level up. It's a clear nod to Gholdengo's status as the 1000th Pokemon.

Gholdengo's Pokedex entry is also a testament to this amazing little guy being beloved by Game Freak. In Scarlet, at least, it reads:

Its body seems to be made up of 1,000 coins. This Pokémon gets along well with others and is quick to make friends with anybody.

What's more, the cover of its Pokedex entry is incredible: it shows him surfing on a skateboard made of coins.

We're huge fans of Gholdengo here. Congratulations, Gholdengo, on being the 1000th Pokémon. Can't wait to see what Game Freak will do for number 2000! [Editor's Note: Pokemon 2000... I liked that movie - Kat Bailey].

For more Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, check out our spoiler-free review-in-progress, as well as our wiki guides including walkthroughs, a Pokedex, tips, and everything else you might need to know before starting your journey in the Paldea region.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

At last, Game Freak has done it. As of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet there are now more than 1000 Pokémon.

Pokémon Sword and Shield, along with their DLC, brought the total up to 905, and Scarlet and Violet's additions cap the number at a whopping 1008. For those tracking, that's not counting regional variants such as Wooper's new variant in the Paldea region, though it does count new regional evolutions, assuming they have different names than their counterparts elsewhere.

So who, then, is Pokémon number 1000? Turns out, Game Freak seems to have been very aware they were designing a monster with the distinguished honor of being number 1000, so they leaned into that a bit.

Warning: We're going to spoil Pokémon number 1000 for you below this video. Don't scroll further if you don't want to know.

Who's that 1000th Pokémon? It's...Gholdengo!

Okay yes, he looks like a cereal mascot. But hear us out. Gholdengo is a fascinating little dude, and a fun choice for Pokémon 1000. He evolves from Gimmighoul, a ghost Pokémon that haunts treasure chests and can be found pulling mimic-style pranks on unsuspecting trainers across Paldea. When defeated or captured, Gimmighoul drops Gimmighoul coins, which can also be found lying around on your travels across the region. You need 1000 of these Gimmighoul coins before Gimmighoul will evolve into Gholdengo on its next level up. It's a clear nod to Gholdengo's status as the 1000th Pokemon.

Gholdengo's Pokedex entry is also a testament to this amazing little guy being beloved by Game Freak. In Scarlet, at least, it reads:

Its body seems to be made up of 1,000 coins. This Pokémon gets along well with others and is quick to make friends with anybody.

What's more, the cover of its Pokedex entry is incredible: it shows him surfing on a skateboard made of coins.

We're huge fans of Gholdengo here. Congratulations, Gholdengo, on being the 1000th Pokémon. Can't wait to see what Game Freak will do for number 2000! [Editor's Note: Pokemon 2000... I liked that movie - Kat Bailey].

For more Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, check out our spoiler-free review-in-progress, as well as our wiki guides including walkthroughs, a Pokedex, tips, and everything else you might need to know before starting your journey in the Paldea region.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.