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Happy Friday! Today on IGN The Fix: Games, A VR conversion mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 has been created and is now available in early access. This conversion mod, hosted on the creators Patreon, is compatible with any PC that can run the base game, as well as a multitude of virtual reality headsets including the Oculus Rift and Valve Index. The original Xbox came out nearly twenty years ago this year, and a credits Easter egg on its dashboard has lain undiscovered for that entire time. After all that time, a member of the original Xbox team over at Microsoft, reached out to Kotaku and detailed the steps to unlock the decades-old secret. And wrapping up our show, Akeem stops by with a surprising offer from PlayStation!

Today on IGN The Fix: Games, it's been revealed that Microsoft and Bethesda will host a joint E3 conference this year. In an interview, Xbox Games Studios head, Matt Booty, broke the news that the two would team up to introduce fans to their upcoming projects after the $7.5 Billion acquisition of Zenimax. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is getting a brand new Zelda and Loftwing amiibo that will help Link traverse the world of this Nintendo Switch remaster. While this does seem like a fitting amiibo figure to pair with fast travel, some feel the collectible pay-walls a feature that should be available to all players. And last but definitely not least, Akeem stops by with a special offer from Playstation!

On today's IGN The Fix: Games, The Last of Us Part 2 is getting a PS5 exclusive performance update. This free update will push Naughty Dog's already-stunning survival horror adventure to 60 frames per second. This bump in frame rate is in addition to the enhancements that are part of backward compatibility with PlayStation 4. Geoff Keighley, the Game Awards ringmaster, has officially announced the date of this year's Summer Game Fest, with festivities beginning on Thursday, June 10. And finally, Daemon stops by with a special offer from Playstation!

On today's IGN The Fix: Games, GTA 5 and GTA Online will receive PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions this year. Rockstar has also promised 'surprises' related to the upcoming 20th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto 3. GamesBeat has reported that Bethesda's upcoming science-fiction RPG will be console-exclusive to Xbox Series X and Series S. Following Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda, it doesn't come as much of a surprise that this all-new franchise would be kept off of the PS5. And finally, Daemon stops by to tell us about a special offer from Playstation!

On today's IGN The Fix: Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent for a platform that would allow users to bet on esports using physical currency, bitcoin, or even in-game items. This PlayStation 5 feature could heat up competition in multiplayer titles, especially given Sony's recent purchase of EVO. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has landed on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and amidst some of the larger changes made to the beloved franchise, one small change is making a big difference. Tali'Zorah, a fan-favorite character, was never represented well in-game, without her signature mask on, but Bioware has changed this for the remastered collection. And finally, Starfield is rumored to be an Xbox Series X exclusive.

On Today's IGN The Fix: Entertainment, Actor Dave Bautista has a few choice words about Marvel's treatment of Drax. Now four films deep, the Guardians of the Galaxy star wishes that more emphasis would have been placed on Drax's backstory. For old-school Space Jam fans worried about some of the changes in the upcoming Space Jam: A New Legacy, fear not. Michael Jordan himself is set to appear in Warner Brother's upcoming film. And finally, you thought the Avengers was the most ambitious crossover in history? Well move over Marvel, Katy Perry has teamed up with... Pikachu?

Happy Friday! On today's IGN The Fix: Games, Seth will fill you in on where to score Mass Effect Legendary Edition for no additional charge! Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance, the upcoming action RPG from Tuque Games and Wizards of the Coast is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one. Launching on June 22, the game will also support PC and console cross-play at launch. Finally, Microsoft is starting to roll out Dolby Vision gaming to Xbox Series X and S consoles for members of the Xbox Insider's program.

On today's IGN The Fix: Games, Sony has revealed new Midnight Black and Cosmic Red editions of the PS5 DualSense Controller. These slick new PlayStation 5 controllers will go on sale in June, with release dates varying by region. US retailers Walmart and Target have suspended in-store sales of Pokemon cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, and other trading cards, to ensure the safety of guests and team members. Online reselling has caused not only an uptick in scalping but also real-world crime. And in some lighter news, Insomniac creative director Marcus Smith says there's "nothing really stopping" the studio from making a sequel to the Xbox-exclusive Sunset Overdrive for PlayStation 5.

Today on IGN The Fix: Games, Valve president Gabe Newell has hinted at the idea of PC-only Steam games coming to consoles, and they might even be coming sooner than you think. Many have speculated that games like Half-Life: Alyx coming to the PSVR2, or even the Steam storefront itself coming to some consoles. Insomniac devs recently explained just how far the Ratchet and Clank series has come, and where it's going in Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, thanks to influences from past games. Lessons learned during the production of Sunset Overdrive and Spider-Man have been instrumental in shaping the gameplay and movement in Rift Apart, the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive. And last but certainly not least, Microsoft has made a dynamic theme available for the Xbox Series S and Series X that harkens back to the original Xbox.

Today on IGN The Fix: Games, rumors surrounding Sony's next VR headset continue to circulate, this time including some impressive features. The PSVR 2, made for use with the PlayStation 5, will reportedly include a 4K display, eye tracking, haptic feedback, and more according to a newly published report. Resident Evil 8 has been making the news consistently thanks to everyone's favorite tall vampire-lady, Lady Dimetrescu, and it seems that popularity has converted to sales. In a recent press release, Capcom announced that Resident Evil Village has sold over 3 million units globally since its May 7th release. Wrapping up today's news, EA has teased a Battlefield 6 reveal for June.

On Today's IGN The Fix: Games, Capcom may be in hot water after being accused of copying monster designs from a 2013 indie Horror short and using them in Resident Evil Village. The enemy in question looks extremely similar to a baddie featured in Frankenstein's Army, and since this initial accusation, fans have noticed a few similarities between other monsters in the short and those of Resident Evil 8: Village. In other RE:8 news, the actor behind Lady Dimitrescu has revealed more about the motion capture process that brought the character to life. And last but certainly not least for those of you chasing a PS5, Sony expects PlayStation 5 shortages to continue well into the next year.

On Today's IGN The Fix: Games, the Yakuza Series will transition will make a permanent move towards turn-based combat. Following the success of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the franchise will continue its transition away from the real-time action of entries past. For fans looking for more of that brawler style gameplay, Sega and Ryu ga Gotoku Studios have officially announced Lost Judgment. This sequel to their action-mystery 2018 title will continue the legacy of frantic, fast-paced combat now being left behind within the Yakuza Series. And finally, (no pun intended) Final Fantasy 7 Intergrade will be a PS5 timed exclusive.

On Today's IGN The Fix: Games, Sony is facing a lawsuit that claims it is operating an unlawful monopoly by restricting purchases of PlayStation games to the PlayStation Store. The class-action lawsuit argues that by restricting digital purchases to the official PlayStation Store, Sony Interactive Entertainment can charge up to 175% higher than physical games sold by retailers both online and in-store. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance has been announced for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. This re-release doesn't pack too many new features but allows fans to replay the classic title on more modern hardware. And finally, Akeem's got the latest on Diablo 2: Resurrected, and how the devs at Blizzard are modernizing the cult hit.

Today on IGN The Fix: Games, SledgeHammer Games is taking the helm of the next Call of Duty. And while a CoD for the new year isn't too much of a surprise, the news that Sledgehammer will prioritize consoles like the Xbox Series S and X and the PlayStation 5 is an interesting tidbit. Have you ever dreamt of kicking chickens across Albion in a stunningly recreated world? If you have, that's incredibly specific, but if you haven't then you'll be surprised to find out that the new Fable will be developed using the Forza Engine. And last but certainly not least, Nike has teamed up with Sony to bring fans a PS5 themed shoe.

Today on IGN The Fix: Games, modders have already made their mark on Capcom’s Resident Evil 8: Village. Despite there only being a short demo available for the game, modders have replaced enemies in the game with the friendly purple dinosaur, Barney. The latest volley in the console war comes from Sony, who recently registered Sunset Overdrive. The colorful action-adventure from Insomniac Games WAS an Xbox Exclusive last gen, however after acquiring the studio, it seems Sony might continue the franchise on PlayStation 5. And finally, Nintendo has officially banned partners from working with the Yakuza.