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Here’s How Horizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy Looks and Plays in Genshin Impact

Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy will be available in Genshin Impact during the game's "Floating World Under the Moonlight" update coming on September 1. Ahead of her debut, the team at Genshin Impact have been keen to show off some of her skills.

Genshin Impact's Studio Technical Director shared further details about the Horizon-famed protagonist's long-awaited arrival in the game through the PlayStation Blog. The Nora huntress will debut as a powerful, five-star cryo archer. During Genshin Impact's Version 2.1 and 2.2 updates, players who have reached Adventure Rank 20 will receive the "Saviour From Another World" Aloy character and her four-star bow Predator when logging on to the game on either PS4 or PS5.

PlayStation's official Twitter account showed off a short clip of Aloy in action to tide fans over in the week or so wait before her arrival. miHoYo explains that upon reaching Teyvat, Aloy acquired Cryo Vision, giving her a number of new powers which are shown off in the tweet below.

Aloy will come to Genshin Impact with a number of skills that make her a force to be reckoned with. Her Elemental Burst, "Prophecies of Dawn" sees Aloy hurl a Power Cell filled with Cryo towards her foes, which she then detonates with an arrow in spectacular fashion, dealing AoE Cryo damage.

Aloy's Elemental Skill, "Frozen Wilds" is not only a nice nod to the Horizon Zero Dawn DLC expansion but it's useful in-game too. The skill sees Aloy throw a Cryo bomb that explodes on impact. After detonation, the bomb scatters into multiple Chillwater Bomblets that subsequently explode dealing additional Cryo damage, decreasing her opponent's attack and gifting Aloy a Coil stack. Aloy's unique Predator bow, meanwhile, comes with a number of additional bonuses including an overall increase of 66 to her attack and additional Cryo damage based features.

“We’ve been very excited to work with Genshin Impact, especially when we have fans of each other from both teams,” said Horizon Zero Dawn director Mathijs de Jonge in the Blog post. “Aloy is a proven agile hunter and warrior who never hesitates to fight for a cause. We can’t wait to see her teaming up with the Traveler who is also from another world to continue their adventure together in the Genshin Impact universe!”

Version 2.1 isn't just about Aloy though. The update will also conclude the main storyline of the nation of Inazuma and introduce three new playable characters to the game: The Raiden Shogun, Sangonomiya Kokomi, and Kujou Sara. The upcoming chapter for the nation, "Omnipresence Over Mortals" will also add two new major islands to the game - Watatsumi Island and Seirai Island - as it looks to close off Inazuma's narrative arc.

For more on Genshin Impact, make sure to check out this piece where we detail how the game's plans to add its four remaining locations over the next few years. Alternatively, you can browse through our dedicated Genshin Impact page for the latest news, clips and trailers from across Teyvat.

Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Here’s How Horizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy Looks and Plays in Genshin Impact

Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy will be available in Genshin Impact during the game's "Floating World Under the Moonlight" update coming on September 1. Ahead of her debut, the team at Genshin Impact have been keen to show off some of her skills.

Genshin Impact's Studio Technical Director shared further details about the Horizon-famed protagonist's long-awaited arrival in the game through the PlayStation Blog. The Nora huntress will debut as a powerful, five-star cryo archer. During Genshin Impact's Version 2.1 and 2.2 updates, players who have reached Adventure Rank 20 will receive the "Saviour From Another World" Aloy character and her four-star bow Predator when logging on to the game on either PS4 or PS5.

PlayStation's official Twitter account showed off a short clip of Aloy in action to tide fans over in the week or so wait before her arrival. miHoYo explains that upon reaching Teyvat, Aloy acquired Cryo Vision, giving her a number of new powers which are shown off in the tweet below.

Aloy will come to Genshin Impact with a number of skills that make her a force to be reckoned with. Her Elemental Burst, "Prophecies of Dawn" sees Aloy hurl a Power Cell filled with Cryo towards her foes, which she then detonates with an arrow in spectacular fashion, dealing AoE Cryo damage.

Aloy's Elemental Skill, "Frozen Wilds" is not only a nice nod to the Horizon Zero Dawn DLC expansion but it's useful in-game too. The skill sees Aloy throw a Cryo bomb that explodes on impact. After detonation, the bomb scatters into multiple Chillwater Bomblets that subsequently explode dealing additional Cryo damage, decreasing her opponent's attack and gifting Aloy a Coil stack. Aloy's unique Predator bow, meanwhile, comes with a number of additional bonuses including an overall increase of 66 to her attack and additional Cryo damage based features.

“We’ve been very excited to work with Genshin Impact, especially when we have fans of each other from both teams,” said Horizon Zero Dawn director Mathijs de Jonge in the Blog post. “Aloy is a proven agile hunter and warrior who never hesitates to fight for a cause. We can’t wait to see her teaming up with the Traveler who is also from another world to continue their adventure together in the Genshin Impact universe!”

Version 2.1 isn't just about Aloy though. The update will also conclude the main storyline of the nation of Inazuma and introduce three new playable characters to the game: The Raiden Shogun, Sangonomiya Kokomi, and Kujou Sara. The upcoming chapter for the nation, "Omnipresence Over Mortals" will also add two new major islands to the game - Watatsumi Island and Seirai Island - as it looks to close off Inazuma's narrative arc.

For more on Genshin Impact, make sure to check out this piece where we detail how the game's plans to add its four remaining locations over the next few years. Alternatively, you can browse through our dedicated Genshin Impact page for the latest news, clips and trailers from across Teyvat.

Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Boba Fett’s Ship Officially Has a New Name

In a press release that revealed Paolo Villanelli's Bounty Hunter Ship Blueprint Variant Covers for the ongoing War of the Bounty Hunters comic event, it has seemingly been revealed that Boba Fett's ship's name has been changed from Slave I to Firespray.

As reported by GamingBible, the previously mentioned press release for these September 2021 comic issues described the variant covers that feature not only some of the greatest bounty hunters from that galaxy far, far away, but blueprints and images of their ships. In the list that shares which bounty hunters were chosen, the one that catches our eye is "Boba Fett and Firespray."

Back in June 2021, a Star Wars LEGO set called "Boba Fett's Starship" caused a bit of a stir as the bounty hunter's iconic ship has always been known as Slave I. The move to change the name is most likely related to the term "slave" being associated with a Disney character, especially one who is set to have his own series on Disney+.

While Firespray may be a surprise name for some, it actually is in the model classification name of Slave I, which is Firespray-31-class patrol and attack craft. The reason many believe this to be Slave 1's new name is that all the other bounty hunters are listed with the names of their ships and not their classifications;

  • Bossk and The Hound’s Tooth
  • Boba Fett and Firespray
  • IG-88 and IG-2000
  • Zuckuss and The Mist Hunter
  • Valance Beilert and The Broken Wing
  • Dengar and The Punishing One

The Firespray name may be making its official debut in comics this September, but it will be very interesting to see if it is called that in The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+, which is apparently taking a wait-and-see approach in regards to a second season.

For more, check out which major movie character Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters revealed in its pages and the exclusive first details on Star Wars: Crimson Reign - a new comic series that is set to feature Solo's Qi'ra and continue the story that began in War of the Bounty Hunter.

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.

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Boba Fett’s Ship Officially Has a New Name

In a press release that revealed Paolo Villanelli's Bounty Hunter Ship Blueprint Variant Covers for the ongoing War of the Bounty Hunters comic event, it has seemingly been revealed that Boba Fett's ship's name has been changed from Slave I to Firespray.

As reported by GamingBible, the previously mentioned press release for these September 2021 comic issues described the variant covers that feature not only some of the greatest bounty hunters from that galaxy far, far away, but blueprints and images of their ships. In the list that shares which bounty hunters were chosen, the one that catches our eye is "Boba Fett and Firespray."

Back in June 2021, a Star Wars LEGO set called "Boba Fett's Starship" caused a bit of a stir as the bounty hunter's iconic ship has always been known as Slave I. The move to change the name is most likely related to the term "slave" being associated with a Disney character, especially one who is set to have his own series on Disney+.

While Firespray may be a surprise name for some, it actually is in the model classification name of Slave I, which is Firespray-31-class patrol and attack craft. The reason many believe this to be Slave 1's new name is that all the other bounty hunters are listed with the names of their ships and not their classifications;

  • Bossk and The Hound’s Tooth
  • Boba Fett and Firespray
  • IG-88 and IG-2000
  • Zuckuss and The Mist Hunter
  • Valance Beilert and The Broken Wing
  • Dengar and The Punishing One

The Firespray name may be making its official debut in comics this September, but it will be very interesting to see if it is called that in The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+, which is apparently taking a wait-and-see approach in regards to a second season.

For more, check out which major movie character Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters revealed in its pages and the exclusive first details on Star Wars: Crimson Reign - a new comic series that is set to feature Solo's Qi'ra and continue the story that began in War of the Bounty Hunter.

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.

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Mike Richards Fired as Jeopardy Host, 9 Days After Getting the Job

Mike Richards has been fired as the host of Jeopardy just nine days after taking over as the host of the iconic quiz show.

As reported by Variety, Sony Pictures TV confirmed that Richards, who also serves as an executive producer on Jeopardy, would be stepping down from his role as co-host. The news of Richards' departure came just one day after an investigation was called for by the Anti-Defamation League, following a report by The Ringer of offensive and sexist comments that Richards had made during his time on the Randumb Show podcast.

Speaking to Variety, Sony spoke about Richards' decision to step down as a host on the show. The company said, “We were surprised this week to learn of Mike’s 2013/2014 podcast and the offensive language he used in the past. We have spoken with him about our concerns and our expectations moving forward.” The studio confirmed that they supported the former host's decision to step down from the role before talking about their decision to keep him on as an executive producer on the show.

“Mike has been with us for the last two years and has led the ‘Jeopardy!’ team through the most challenging time the show has ever experienced. It is our hope that as EP he will continue to do so with professionalism and respect,” Sony said.

After the death of show host Alex Trebek in November 2020, Sony's search for a long-term host on the show has been turbulent. The series has run with a number of guest stars over the past year the likes of which include Aaron Rodgers, Joe Buck, Mayim Bilak, and LeVar Burton.

Sony had finally announced last week that its solution in search of a new host would be to see Richards take up the mantle alongside co-host Mayim Bialik. The latter, known for her portrayal of Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, became the first woman to serve as a permanent host for the show after her appointment.

It is now likely that Sony will set out in search again to find a replacement for Richards and a new co-host for Bialik. Perhaps an obvious choice for the candidacy could be in Star Trek's LeVar Burton, who guest-hosted the show after weeks of fan campaigning.

Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Mike Richards Fired as Jeopardy Host, 9 Days After Getting the Job

Mike Richards has been fired as the host of Jeopardy just nine days after taking over as the host of the iconic quiz show.

As reported by Variety, Sony Pictures TV confirmed that Richards, who also serves as an executive producer on Jeopardy, would be stepping down from his role as co-host. The news of Richards' departure came just one day after an investigation was called for by the Anti-Defamation League, following a report by The Ringer of offensive and sexist comments that Richards had made during his time on the Randumb Show podcast.

Speaking to Variety, Sony spoke about Richards' decision to step down as a host on the show. The company said, “We were surprised this week to learn of Mike’s 2013/2014 podcast and the offensive language he used in the past. We have spoken with him about our concerns and our expectations moving forward.” The studio confirmed that they supported the former host's decision to step down from the role before talking about their decision to keep him on as an executive producer on the show.

“Mike has been with us for the last two years and has led the ‘Jeopardy!’ team through the most challenging time the show has ever experienced. It is our hope that as EP he will continue to do so with professionalism and respect,” Sony said.

After the death of show host Alex Trebek in November 2020, Sony's search for a long-term host on the show has been turbulent. The series has run with a number of guest stars over the past year the likes of which include Aaron Rodgers, Joe Buck, Mayim Bilak, and LeVar Burton.

Sony had finally announced last week that its solution in search of a new host would be to see Richards take up the mantle alongside co-host Mayim Bialik. The latter, known for her portrayal of Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, became the first woman to serve as a permanent host for the show after her appointment.

It is now likely that Sony will set out in search again to find a replacement for Richards and a new co-host for Bialik. Perhaps an obvious choice for the candidacy could be in Star Trek's LeVar Burton, who guest-hosted the show after weeks of fan campaigning.

Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

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IGN UK Podcast #606: Lucy’s Unfortunate Train Ride and Other Stories

Cardy and Matt are joined by friend of the podcast, Gamespot's Lucy James, to discuss how they're all faring breaking out of the puzzling time loop that is 12 Minutes. But don't worry, this episode is far longer than just shy of a quarter of an hour. There's also chat about the newly-revealed Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Cardy's been playing Ghost of Tsushima again to explore the new island added as part of the Director's Cut. Plus we have a quick look at what's going on in Marvel's new animated series, What If...?

As ever, there's also a fun little break for a round of the Endless Search, as well as your feedback (which, predictably, is entirely British Sitcom Smash themed.)

Want to submit your own Endless Search, BSS character idea, or a bit of other nonsense? Feel free to get in touch with the podcast at: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.

IGN UK Podcast #606: Lucy's Unfortunate Train Ride and Other Stories

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IGN UK Podcast #606: Lucy’s Unfortunate Train Ride and Other Stories

Cardy and Matt are joined by friend of the podcast, Gamespot's Lucy James, to discuss how they're all faring breaking out of the puzzling time loop that is 12 Minutes. But don't worry, this episode is far longer than just shy of a quarter of an hour. There's also chat about the newly-revealed Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Cardy's been playing Ghost of Tsushima again to explore the new island added as part of the Director's Cut. Plus we have a quick look at what's going on in Marvel's new animated series, What If...?

As ever, there's also a fun little break for a round of the Endless Search, as well as your feedback (which, predictably, is entirely British Sitcom Smash themed.)

Want to submit your own Endless Search, BSS character idea, or a bit of other nonsense? Feel free to get in touch with the podcast at: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.

IGN UK Podcast #606: Lucy's Unfortunate Train Ride and Other Stories

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Release Humanoid Robots Next Year

At Tesla's AI Day event, Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Bot - a humanoid robot that uses much of the tech found in Tesla's car to perform such tasks as getting groceries or attaching a bolt to a car with a wrench. Oh, and a prototype is set to be ready next year.

The Tesla Bot will stand at 5'8" and will weigh approximately 125 pounds. Fortunately, for those who fear a possible robot uprising, the team at Tesla is building the Tesla Bot in a way that "you can run away from it... and most likely overpower it."

This goal is seen in some of the Tesla Bot's specs, which give it a top speed of 5 MPH, a Carry Capacity of 45 pounds, a Deadlift of 150, and an Arm Extend Lift of 10 pounds.

The Tesla bot will use much of the same tech that is found in its cars, including the Full Self Driving hardware, and it will come equipped with eight cameras and a high-tech screen in its head.

Musk and Tesla want this new Tesla Bot to perform "dangerous, repetitive, and boring tasks" like picking up groceries or fixing a car. These bots would ideally be added to our workforce, and Musk posits the question as to what economy actually is to explain his thoughts.

"What is economy? It is, at the foundation, it is labor," Musk said. "What happens when there is no shortage of labor?" If all goes well in Musk and Tesla's plans, these Tesla Bots will fill those gaps and ensure there are enough workers to go around, even if they aren't living and breathing people.

Tesla is fully in on working on the Tesla Bot - which has a code name of Optimus Prime - and it has encouraged those who want to be part of the future of AI and this Tesla Bot's development to join their team.

The Tesla Bot is only one of the many projects in the works at Tesla, including the Blade Runner-inspired Cybertruck. This news also comes alongside a US investigation into Tesla's autopilot after a number of its vehicles have collided with parked emergency vehicles.

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.

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Release Humanoid Robots Next Year

At Tesla's AI Day event, Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Bot - a humanoid robot that uses much of the tech found in Tesla's car to perform such tasks as getting groceries or attaching a bolt to a car with a wrench. Oh, and a prototype is set to be ready next year.

The Tesla Bot will stand at 5'8" and will weigh approximately 125 pounds. Fortunately, for those who fear a possible robot uprising, the team at Tesla is building the Tesla Bot in a way that "you can run away from it... and most likely overpower it."

This goal is seen in some of the Tesla Bot's specs, which give it a top speed of 5 MPH, a Carry Capacity of 45 pounds, a Deadlift of 150, and an Arm Extend Lift of 10 pounds.

The Tesla bot will use much of the same tech that is found in its cars, including the Full Self Driving hardware, and it will come equipped with eight cameras and a high-tech screen in its head.

Musk and Tesla want this new Tesla Bot to perform "dangerous, repetitive, and boring tasks" like picking up groceries or fixing a car. These bots would ideally be added to our workforce, and Musk posits the question as to what economy actually is to explain his thoughts.

"What is economy? It is, at the foundation, it is labor," Musk said. "What happens when there is no shortage of labor?" If all goes well in Musk and Tesla's plans, these Tesla Bots will fill those gaps and ensure there are enough workers to go around, even if they aren't living and breathing people.

Tesla is fully in on working on the Tesla Bot - which has a code name of Optimus Prime - and it has encouraged those who want to be part of the future of AI and this Tesla Bot's development to join their team.

The Tesla Bot is only one of the many projects in the works at Tesla, including the Blade Runner-inspired Cybertruck. This news also comes alongside a US investigation into Tesla's autopilot after a number of its vehicles have collided with parked emergency vehicles.

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.

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