The Best PS4 Games of 2019 So Far

With half of 2019 already behind us, it’s time to start taking stock of the best PlayStation 4 games of the year so far. The first six months of 2019 have given PlayStation fans stylish action games, reimagined classics, clever VR experiences, and more. For this list we’re recognizing the games that received a score of 8.5 or higher from IGN.

Without further ado, here are the best PlayStation 4 games of 2019 so far.

Dauntless

Score: 8.5 | Developer: Phoenix Labs

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Sonic the Hedgehog Producer Thinks ‘Fans Will Be Pleased’ With Redesign

After Sonic the Hedgehog director, Jeff Fowler's decision to change the controversial design of the iconic character in the upcoming movie following fan backlash, a push back of the film's release was announced for February 14, 2020.

In a recent interview with Variety in preparation for his film Terminator: Dark Fate at SDCC, producer Tim Miller commented on how the redesign looks and the process he took after seeing all the fan criticism.

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Until Dawn Developer’s Dark Pictures Anthology Is Planned for 8 Games

The Dark Pictures Anthology, which opens with Man of Medan this August, is currently planned for eight games, with a release schedule of two per year.

Dark Pictures is a multi-game horror anthology created by Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games. Every game in the anthology will be a new story in a new horror genre, with the only major aspect tying them together being The Curator, a mysterious figure cut from the same cloth as Rod Serling in the Twilight Zone, or the Crypt Keeper in Tales from the Crypt.

In an interview with Supermassive CEO Pete Samuels, I asked what the plan for the Curator is: "We have an arc in mind that plays out over eight games. He's really the only consistency across the Anthology. Everything else from a story, character perspective, we want to be a surprise."

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Man of Medan Promises to be a Co-op Horror Blast

Before I began my Man of Medan demo I was asked specifically if I wanted to make choices in it with my mind or with my heart. I realize now that the question was only asked so the PR rep knew what t-shirt to give me, which featured a graphic pointing to whatever I had chosen, but the question was pertinent throughout my playthrough.

In Supermassive’s most prolific game, Until Dawn, I made a lot of decisions based on my emotional attachment to the characters. Supermassive’s gameplay hook certainly relies on how endearing/wicked its characters are, and fortunately, Man of Medan appears to deliver on strong, pulpy personalities; there’s the flirty jerk, the nice guy, the nerdy brother, the rule-abiding captain, the adventurous girlfriend. I was drawn to them and appalled by them in equal measure; a good sign when any of them could die at any point in my playthrough.

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Spider-Man: Far From Home Writers Reveal Original Ending Idea

SPOILERS AHEAD for Spider-Man: Far From Home

The writers of Spider-Man: Far From Home have detailed their original idea for the movie’s concluding reveal, which - despite achieving similar final goals - would have been quite a different, more down-beat ending for the webslinger’s second solo outing in the MCU.

Talking to the New York Times, co-writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers explained that they had originally attempted to make the reveal of Spider-Man’s secret identity part of the film’s final act, rather than the mid-credits stinger. Not only that, but it would have been revealed in a very different way.

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Find the Best Amazon Prime Day Laptop, Tablet and Computer Deals Here

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Welcome to IGN's Amazon Prime Day 2019 laptop, tablet and computer deals page, your source for all the best deals on laptops, tablets, desktop PCs, computing accessories, and more during the biggest retail event of 2019 so far.

Amazon Prime Day 2019 officially kicked off on July 15th, lasting 48 hours, and Amazon already released some great deals. There have been heavy discounts on everything from Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon devices, Blink security camera systems, and more - some of which are still live.

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Amazon Prime Day 2019 Gaming Deals: Nintendo Switch, PS4 Bundles, and More

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Not in the UK? Check out the IGN Amazon Prime Day deals 2019 for the US.

Welcome to IGN's Amazon Prime Day 2019 gaming deals page, your source for all the best gaming deals during the biggest retail event of 2019 that is now live.

Amazon Prime Day 2019 runs on July 15th - July 16th, and Amazon has already launched some great deals, such as £20 off 15-month PS Plus subscriptionPlayStation VR Starter Pack for £179.99, and more.

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The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut PS4, Xbox One Release Date Confirmed

The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut is coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC digitally on August 27, 2019 and physically to PS4 and Xbox One on September 7th. This game includes new features and content, making it the definitive version of The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep which released last fall.

Taking into account community feedback over the last year, The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut received an Unreal Engine update to improve the game's look, feel, and sound while fixing technical issues. Those who already own The Bard's Tale IV on PC will receive all Director's Cut content and improvements as a free update. And because inExile was recently acquired by Microsoft, those who are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass will get to play the game for free on August 27th.

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