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Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for September 23-27

The swine of The Nine, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.

Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor, one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares, he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians.

We've rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP.

Where Is Xûr Today?

Xûr's location can be found at Winding Cove in the EDZ on September 23 through September 27. To reach him, travel to the landing point at Winding Cove. When you arrive, make for the rock cliffs at the far end of the cove and look for a cave winding up to a platform next to some Fallen. There you'll find the freakish salesman we all adore.

What's Xûr Selling Today?

Exotic Engram

Vigilance Wing - Exotic Pulse Rifle

Raiden Flux - Exotic Hunter Chest Armor

4 Mobility
17 Resilience
12 Recovery
2 Discipline
11 Intellect
16 Strength
Total: 62

Aeon Safe - Exotic Titan Gauntlets

8 Mobility
8 Resilience
18 Recovery
7 Discipline
16 Intellect
9 Strength
Total: 66

Lunafaction Boots - Exotic Warlock Leg Armor

2 Mobility
13 Resilience
17 Recovery
2 Discipline
16 Intellect
12 Strength
Total: 62

The best roll this week is the Aeon Safe boots for Titans -- unfortunately this exotic isn't very good in the current (or any previous) meta, so your use case for this may be limited. I think it's worth picking up for the unlikely event that Aeon Safe enters the meta in a significant way. The other exotics this week are pretty bad rolls, so skip 'em!

Exotic Weapons

Hawkmoon - Exotic Hand Cannon

Paracausal Shot
Chambered Compensator
Alloy Magazine
Hip-Fire Grip
Smooth Grip

Dead Man's Tale - Exotic Scout Rifle

Cranial Spike
Polygonal Rifling
Accurized Rounds
Fourth Time's The Charm
Hand-Laid Stock

Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale are both great weapons, but the rolls this week are pretty mid. Pick them up if you need them, but if you wait then you'll likely find better rolls 'round the bend.

Legendary Weapons

Gnawing Hunger - Auto Rifle

Corkscrew Rifling/Smallbore
Accurized Rounds/Flared Magwell
Zen Moment
Kill Clip
Stability Masterwork

Code Duello - Rocket Launcher

Linear Compensator/Quick Launch
Black Powder/High-Velocity Rounds
Surplus
Frenzy
Velocity Masterwork

Seventh Seraph CQC-12 - Shotgun

Smoothbore/Corkscrew Rifling
Appended Mag/Light Mag
Lead From Gold
Shield Disorient
Reload Speed Masterwork

Fractethyst - Shotgun

Barrel Shroud/Corkscrew Rifling
Appended Mag/Extended Mag
Dual Loader
Thresh
Handling Masterwork

Seventh Seraph VY-7 - Submachine Gun

Chambered Compensator/Full Bore
Steady Rounds/Alloy Magazine
Fourth Time's The Charm
Dragonfly
Stability Masterwork

Ikelos_SMG_V1.0.2 - Submachine Gun

Extended Barrel/Polygonal Rifling
Extended Mag/Flared Magwell
Dynamic sway Reduction
Surrounded
Handling Masterwork

Friction Fire - Sniper Rifle

Chambered Compensator/Polygonal Rifling
Extended Mag/Alloy Magazine
Killing Wind
Wellspring
Handling Masterwork

My top picks this week are the rolls for Code Duello, and Seventh Seraph VY-7. The rocket launcher has an interesting combination of perks that make it double-buffed in certain situations that could be great for DPS. The submachine gun's combination of Dragonfly and Fourth Time's The Charm make it a quite deadly option for PvE.

Warlock Legendary Armor

For Warlocks, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

13 Mobility
16 Resilience
2 Recovery
14 Discipline
2 Intellect
14 Strength
Total: 61

Simulator Chest Armor

7 Mobility
2 Resilience
19 Recovery
7 Discipline
17 Intellect
6 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

13 Mobility
2 Resilience
16 Recovery
13 Discipline
15 Intellect
2 Strength
Total: 61

Simulator Leg Armor

16 Mobility
8 Resilience
6 Recovery
9 Discipline
2 Intellect
22 Strength
Total: 63

Simulator Bond

Warlocks appear to be taking an L this week with some pretty rubbish rolls -- the best of which is a high mobility middling leg armor. Sorry, floaty friends.

Titan Legendary Armor

For Titans, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

6 Mobility
19 Resilience
6 Recovery
8 Discipline
8 Intellect
20 Strength
Total: 61

Simulator Chest Armor

7 Mobility
15 Resilience
9 Recovery
13 Discipline
2 Intellect
12 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

2 Mobility
19 Resilience
9 Recovery
2 Discipline
22 Intellect
8 Strength
Total: 62

Simulator Leg Armor

6 Mobility
12 Resilience
10 Recovery
6 Discipline
15 Intellect
9 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Mark

Titans did even worse than Warlocks with absolutely zero rolls worth considering. Yikes!

Hunter Legendary Armor

For Hunters, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

6 Mobility
12 Resilience
10 Recovery
6 Discipline
15 Intellect
9 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Chest Armor

7 Mobility
15 Resilience
9 Recovery
13 Discipline
2 Intellect
12 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

2 Mobility
19 Resilience
9 Recovery
2 Discipline
22 Intellect
8 Strength
Total: 62

Simulator Leg Armor

6 Mobility
12 Resilience
10 Recovery
6 Discipline
15 Intellect
9 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Cloak

And with Hunters, Xur's offerings this week officially leave me feeling sad, with rolls as low as what Titans got and no reason for us to shop! Bad, Xur! Bad!

That's a wrap on Xûr for this week, Guardians! How do you feel about having to kill 50 Champions (or not) this week? Let us know in the comments! For more on Destiny, check out some of the new weapons and gear you can find in The Witch Queen and read about how Sony's purchase of Bungie fits into its larger plans.

Travis Northup is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @TieGuyTravis and read his games coverage here.

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Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for September 23-27

The swine of The Nine, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.

Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor, one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares, he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians.

We've rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP.

Where Is Xûr Today?

Xûr's location can be found at Winding Cove in the EDZ on September 23 through September 27. To reach him, travel to the landing point at Winding Cove. When you arrive, make for the rock cliffs at the far end of the cove and look for a cave winding up to a platform next to some Fallen. There you'll find the freakish salesman we all adore.

What's Xûr Selling Today?

Exotic Engram

Vigilance Wing - Exotic Pulse Rifle

Raiden Flux - Exotic Hunter Chest Armor

4 Mobility
17 Resilience
12 Recovery
2 Discipline
11 Intellect
16 Strength
Total: 62

Aeon Safe - Exotic Titan Gauntlets

8 Mobility
8 Resilience
18 Recovery
7 Discipline
16 Intellect
9 Strength
Total: 66

Lunafaction Boots - Exotic Warlock Leg Armor

2 Mobility
13 Resilience
17 Recovery
2 Discipline
16 Intellect
12 Strength
Total: 62

The best roll this week is the Aeon Safe boots for Titans -- unfortunately this exotic isn't very good in the current (or any previous) meta, so your use case for this may be limited. I think it's worth picking up for the unlikely event that Aeon Safe enters the meta in a significant way. The other exotics this week are pretty bad rolls, so skip 'em!

Exotic Weapons

Hawkmoon - Exotic Hand Cannon

Paracausal Shot
Chambered Compensator
Alloy Magazine
Hip-Fire Grip
Smooth Grip

Dead Man's Tale - Exotic Scout Rifle

Cranial Spike
Polygonal Rifling
Accurized Rounds
Fourth Time's The Charm
Hand-Laid Stock

Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale are both great weapons, but the rolls this week are pretty mid. Pick them up if you need them, but if you wait then you'll likely find better rolls 'round the bend.

Legendary Weapons

Gnawing Hunger - Auto Rifle

Corkscrew Rifling/Smallbore
Accurized Rounds/Flared Magwell
Zen Moment
Kill Clip
Stability Masterwork

Code Duello - Rocket Launcher

Linear Compensator/Quick Launch
Black Powder/High-Velocity Rounds
Surplus
Frenzy
Velocity Masterwork

Seventh Seraph CQC-12 - Shotgun

Smoothbore/Corkscrew Rifling
Appended Mag/Light Mag
Lead From Gold
Shield Disorient
Reload Speed Masterwork

Fractethyst - Shotgun

Barrel Shroud/Corkscrew Rifling
Appended Mag/Extended Mag
Dual Loader
Thresh
Handling Masterwork

Seventh Seraph VY-7 - Submachine Gun

Chambered Compensator/Full Bore
Steady Rounds/Alloy Magazine
Fourth Time's The Charm
Dragonfly
Stability Masterwork

Ikelos_SMG_V1.0.2 - Submachine Gun

Extended Barrel/Polygonal Rifling
Extended Mag/Flared Magwell
Dynamic sway Reduction
Surrounded
Handling Masterwork

Friction Fire - Sniper Rifle

Chambered Compensator/Polygonal Rifling
Extended Mag/Alloy Magazine
Killing Wind
Wellspring
Handling Masterwork

My top picks this week are the rolls for Code Duello, and Seventh Seraph VY-7. The rocket launcher has an interesting combination of perks that make it double-buffed in certain situations that could be great for DPS. The submachine gun's combination of Dragonfly and Fourth Time's The Charm make it a quite deadly option for PvE.

Warlock Legendary Armor

For Warlocks, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

13 Mobility
16 Resilience
2 Recovery
14 Discipline
2 Intellect
14 Strength
Total: 61

Simulator Chest Armor

7 Mobility
2 Resilience
19 Recovery
7 Discipline
17 Intellect
6 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

13 Mobility
2 Resilience
16 Recovery
13 Discipline
15 Intellect
2 Strength
Total: 61

Simulator Leg Armor

16 Mobility
8 Resilience
6 Recovery
9 Discipline
2 Intellect
22 Strength
Total: 63

Simulator Bond

Warlocks appear to be taking an L this week with some pretty rubbish rolls -- the best of which is a high mobility middling leg armor. Sorry, floaty friends.

Titan Legendary Armor

For Titans, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

6 Mobility
19 Resilience
6 Recovery
8 Discipline
8 Intellect
20 Strength
Total: 61

Simulator Chest Armor

7 Mobility
15 Resilience
9 Recovery
13 Discipline
2 Intellect
12 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

2 Mobility
19 Resilience
9 Recovery
2 Discipline
22 Intellect
8 Strength
Total: 62

Simulator Leg Armor

6 Mobility
12 Resilience
10 Recovery
6 Discipline
15 Intellect
9 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Mark

Titans did even worse than Warlocks with absolutely zero rolls worth considering. Yikes!

Hunter Legendary Armor

For Hunters, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

6 Mobility
12 Resilience
10 Recovery
6 Discipline
15 Intellect
9 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Chest Armor

7 Mobility
15 Resilience
9 Recovery
13 Discipline
2 Intellect
12 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

2 Mobility
19 Resilience
9 Recovery
2 Discipline
22 Intellect
8 Strength
Total: 62

Simulator Leg Armor

6 Mobility
12 Resilience
10 Recovery
6 Discipline
15 Intellect
9 Strength
Total: 58

Simulator Cloak

And with Hunters, Xur's offerings this week officially leave me feeling sad, with rolls as low as what Titans got and no reason for us to shop! Bad, Xur! Bad!

That's a wrap on Xûr for this week, Guardians! How do you feel about having to kill 50 Champions (or not) this week? Let us know in the comments! For more on Destiny, check out some of the new weapons and gear you can find in The Witch Queen and read about how Sony's purchase of Bungie fits into its larger plans.

Travis Northup is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @TieGuyTravis and read his games coverage here.

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Netflix Tudum 2022: How to Watch and What to Expect

The annual Netflix event is happening today as the main livestream for Tudum 2022 begins at 10 a.m. PT. This Netflix celebration will span across five events and multiple continents as the company is set to reveal more information about upcoming movies and TV shows.

Considering the streaming platform has a track record for good original movies and some of the most popular TV shows, you may be wondering how and when you can watch Netflix Tudum 2022 yourself. Take a look at our guide below for start times, schedules, and what to expect from the event this year.

Netflix Tudum 2022 Livestream Start Time

if you're mostly interested in Netflix's Western productions, you'll want to tune in on Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET for the main Global Fan event. The first of Tudum 2022's five fan events began a bit earlier on Friday, September 23 at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET, but these were primarily focused on Korean and Indian production projects.

Where to Watch Netflix Tudum 2022 Online

Netflix will be streaming Tudum on its main YouTube channel where you can already watch the various teaser trailers for the show. You can also tune in on any of the company's YouTube channels during the times listed below.

Netflix Tudum 2022 Schedule

Netflix Tudum 2022 is taking place over the course of 5 events across the world. If you're wondering how to tune into all of these in the U.S. take a look at the start times for the various streams below.

Tudum: Korea -- Sep 23 at 7 p.m PT / 10 p.m. ET
Tudum: India -- Sep 23 at 10:30 p.m. PT / Sep 24 at 1:30 a.m. ET
Tudum Global Fan Event (Part 1) -- Sep 24 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
Tudum Global Fan Event (Part 2) -- Sep 24 at 11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET
Tudum: Japan -- Sep 24 at 9 p.m. PT / Sep 25 at 12 a.m. ET

What to Expect From Netflix Tudum 2022

Netflix has already revealed quite a bit about what they are planning to show at its event this weekend. Some of the biggest announcements we are expecting are updates on upcoming seasons and shows. This will likely include updates on The Witcher season 3, Shadow and Bone season 2, Squid Game season 2 and the final season of Umbrella Academy just to name a few. We will also probably be getting updates on some of the most anticipated new shows coming out of Netflix -- such as Wednesday.

From Heartstopper’s Tobie Donovan to Heart of Stone’s Alia Bhatt, here’s WHO you can expect to see at #TUDUM on September 24 — so now the only question is, WHAT will they be showing you??

There’s only one way to know for sure! Set Your Reminder Now: https://t.co/idStmfn9Ef pic.twitter.com/DEmSCCUgA7
— Netflix (@netflix) September 22, 2022

As for movies, some of the biggest announcements will likely be around sequels rather than new upcoming movies. The official schedule for the event features movies such as Enola Homes 2 and The Old Guard 2 as well as a sequel to the 2020 action movie Extraction. We will also likely be getting an update on new films such as Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and the upcoming murder mystery thriller, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.

Looking for what to watch on Netflix right now? Take a look at our guide to everything new on Netflix in September for the latest movies and TV shows added to the platform.

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Logitech Commercial Seems to Show a White Xbox Series X

A white Xbox Series X has been spotted in a new Logitech advert, but it's unclear if it's an official colorway.

The console, spotted by VGC, is seen in the background of an advert for the Astro A30 wireless headset but has not been promoted anywhere else.

The scene itself depicts several consoles and peripherals placed on shelves… but it’s unclear whether this is a real, upcoming version of the console or simply a custom version made for this advert.

Other than special editions, such as the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X, the Series X has only been available in black since its launch in November 2020.

However, the white (or two-tone) style of the recently released Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller may well hint that a white Xbox is coming… or it just looks the part whether you’re playing on Xbox Series X or S. Either way, the appearance of a white console in the new Logitech advert is intriguing.

We've reached out to Microsoft for further information.

The new Xbox Elite Series 2 Core edition launched alongside the Xbox Series X|S September update, which added a new feature for this controller. You can now change the color of the Xbox logo, as well as alter hue and saturation.

Elsewhere, Logitech’s Steam Deck rival, the Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld will launch this October and costs just $349.

The G Cloud Gaming Handheld uses Android 11 and comes with Google Play Store pre-installed. Marketed as the first dedicated cloud gaming handheld, the console is capable of using Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now, and can also install additional apps via the Google Play Store, including remote play and video streaming apps.

Want to read more about the Xbox Series X|S? Check out the new Xbox September Update as well as details on its new noise suppression feature.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Logitech Commercial Seems to Show a White Xbox Series X

A white Xbox Series X has been spotted in a new Logitech advert, but it's unclear if it's an official colorway.

The console, spotted by VGC, is seen in the background of an advert for the Astro A30 wireless headset but has not been promoted anywhere else.

The scene itself depicts several consoles and peripherals placed on shelves… but it’s unclear whether this is a real, upcoming version of the console or simply a custom version made for this advert.

Other than special editions, such as the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X, the Series X has only been available in black since its launch in November 2020.

However, the white (or two-tone) style of the recently released Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller may well hint that a white Xbox is coming… or it just looks the part whether you’re playing on Xbox Series X or S. Either way, the appearance of a white console in the new Logitech advert is intriguing.

We've reached out to Microsoft for further information.

The new Xbox Elite Series 2 Core edition launched alongside the Xbox Series X|S September update, which added a new feature for this controller. You can now change the color of the Xbox logo, as well as alter hue and saturation.

Elsewhere, Logitech’s Steam Deck rival, the Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld will launch this October and costs just $349.

The G Cloud Gaming Handheld uses Android 11 and comes with Google Play Store pre-installed. Marketed as the first dedicated cloud gaming handheld, the console is capable of using Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now, and can also install additional apps via the Google Play Store, including remote play and video streaming apps.

Want to read more about the Xbox Series X|S? Check out the new Xbox September Update as well as details on its new noise suppression feature.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

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IGN UK Podcast #663: Professor Layton and the Sludge-Guts of Doom

Descend into the slimy heart of the IGN UK podcast this week, as Joe is confusingly repulsed by Scorn, Matt and Cardy have conflicting feelings on the new Monkey Island, and everyone really likes Andor.

We also have a special little tease for a live show we hope to be putting on in the not-too-distant future...

IGN UK Podcast #663: Professor Layton and the Sludge-Guts of Doom

Got a game for us to play or some feedback you'd like read out on the show? Why not email us: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.

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IGN UK Podcast #663: Professor Layton and the Sludge-Guts of Doom

Descend into the slimy heart of the IGN UK podcast this week, as Joe is confusingly repulsed by Scorn, Matt and Cardy have conflicting feelings on the new Monkey Island, and everyone really likes Andor.

We also have a special little tease for a live show we hope to be putting on in the not-too-distant future...

IGN UK Podcast #663: Professor Layton and the Sludge-Guts of Doom

Got a game for us to play or some feedback you'd like read out on the show? Why not email us: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.

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Detective Pikachu 2: Long-Absent Switch Sequel Is ‘Nearing Release’

The Nintendo Switch sequel to the 3DS's Detective Pikachu game is 'nearing release' according to a developer working on it.

As reported by Nintendo Life, senior game programmer at developer Creatures Inc. Jonathan Murphy mentions Detective Pikachu 2 on his LinkedIn page.

Describing his current job position, Murphy said he "worked on one unannounced project and one nearing release, Detective Pikachu 2".

Though just a small update, it's pretty much all we've heard about the game since it was first announced in 2019. The Pokémon Company confirmed at the time that it wouldn't just be a port or re-release of the original 3DS game but its own, fully-fledged sequel.

Not to be confused with the hit film, but essentially following the same story, Detective Pikachu is a cinematic adventure game that follows protagonist Tim on a journey to find his father in Ryme City. Players travel around solving crimes, meeting trainers and Pokémon from all generations as they go.

It's definitely one of the more unique takes in the series, featuring a loud-mouthed talking Pikachu instead of the usual cute and calm version. The Pokémon Company has continued to break expectations of what a Pokémon game can be though, most recently doing so with the release of Legends: Arceus.

In our 8/10 review of the 3DS game, IGN said: "Detective Pikachu gives great insight into the world of Pokémon through its fun mysteries and wonderful coffee-loving lead."

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