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After a notice on the Microsoft Store indicated Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time would feature “in-app purchases,” discussion began about whether that meant Crash 4 would include microtransactions at launch. According to developer Toys for Bob, there won’t be, and it seems the culprit behind the “in-app purchase” moniker may be the free cosmetic skins that will be available as a preorder bonus.

Toys for Bob has confirmed Crash 4 will have “no microtransactions” in a new statement, saying:

“We’re seeing confusion about #MTX in Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time and want to be [gem emoji] clear. There are NO MICROTRANSACTIONS in the game. As a bonus, the Totally Tubular skins are included in all digital versions of the game.”

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The “in-app purchases” moniker led many to assume there would be DLC, either cosmetic or gameplay-wise, that Activision could charge players for from day 1. According to the developers, however, there are no microtransactions at this time.

While, of course, DLC could be added down the line or more cosmetics made available via in-game purchases — Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled did add microtransactions with the ability to buy Wumpa Coins with real-world money after its launch — the developers appear to want to assuage fans’ concerns that Crash 4’s launch will be held back by additional content that has to be purchased on top of the base game.

For more on Crash Bandicoot 4, check out our latest deep dive on exclusive Crash 4 gameplay, all of the first Crash 4 gameplay and story details, and a look at every Crash Bandicoot IGN review below.

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Crash Bandicoot 4 hits PS4 and Xbox One on October 2.

Escape From Tarkov’s new June 29 update, officially called patch 0.12.6.2 by developer Battlestate Games, is live. The update adds two quests that involve a new expansion to the Reserve map, along with a handful of bug fixes and technical improvements.

The new quests are available through Prapor after level 10, titled The Bunker – Part 1 and The Bunker – Part 2. Both are set in the underground bunker below Reserve, which has been expanded with previously sealed doors now open, providing new entrances to the bunker and linking up several existing routes and locations. Scav Raiders now spawn in the bunker and a new extraction point called D-2 has been added, which requires players to restore power in another part of the bunker before it can be accessed.

Below you’ll find the requirements for both bunker quests and the rewards, plus full patch notes for the update, detailing some of the aforementioned bug fixes.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Online players can earn triple payouts for Showdown Modes, including the Gun Rush featured series, this week. Players can also refill on all Trader supplies and Moonshine Mash for free, and the Butcher Table is five Gold Bars off.

Players also can complete the Veteran’s Collection by delivering the 1792 Quarter, Old Tom Gin, and Aubrey Onyx Ring to Madam Nazar for a reward of reputation and money. A variety of combat related items are discounted as well, all of which are listed below.

• 40% Off all Guns
• 50% Off Melee Weapons
• 50% Off Thrown Weapons
• 60% Off Ammunition
• 40% Off Pamphlets
• Free Gun Oil

Twitch Prime Members (available for free for all Amazon Prime members) can receive five Gold Bars off the Butcher Table and 40% off a horse, stable slot, and shotgun. Members can also receive $1,000 in-game currency, 50 incendiary buckshot slugs, and 6,000 Trader XP.

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Nintendo Switch hardware has been hard to come by ever since the pandemic began. We’ve seen prices surge on new and used Switches on eBay. But right now Amazon has Nintendo Switch Lite in stock in both turquoise and gray color schemes. If you’ve been looking for a Switch to buy at list price, this is a good time to buy. Who knows when another retailer will get a restock. Here are the links.

Nintendo Switch Lite – Gray

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Nintendo Switch Lite – Turquoise

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The Switch Lite is a handheld-only version of the Switch, and it comes with built-in controllers, meaning you can’t detach them like you can on the standard Switch. That said, it’s a more portable device than its older sibling, and the color schemes are pretty great.

For more details and reasons why we gave it an 8.3/10, check out our Switch Lite review.

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Chris Reed is IGN’s shopping and commerce editor. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield‘s Gigantamax event has ended, but a new Max Raid event is now underway in the games. This one runs until July 31 and features a handful of Rock- and Steel-type Pokemon, including the Gigantamax forms of Coalossal and Copperajah.

Throughout the event, you’ll have a chance to encounter the following Pokemon in Max Raid dens around the Wild Area in both Sword and Shield. You’ll also earn a variety of helpful items for completing the Raids, including Nuggets, Star Pieces, and some rare berries.

• Onix
• Steelix
• Galarian Meowth
• Perrserker
• Rhyhorn
• Rhydon
• Rhyperior
• Rolycoly
• Carkol
• Coalossal (Gigantamax)
• Cufant
• Copperajah (Gigantamax)

Before you can participate in the event, you’ll first need to refresh your Raid dens. You can do this either by connecting the Y-Comm online or going into Mystery Gift and selecting Get the Wild Area news.

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Amazon’s Deal of the Day today is all about storage. You can save a nice chunk of change off microSD cards, including the adorable one with a Mario mushroom on it. Also on sale are external hard drives and SSDs, both of which are great for adding storage to your Xbox One, PS4, or PC.

Basically, if you’re running out of room to store all your games on any platform, you can save money on the solution to your problem right now. Just remember it’s the deal of the day, so it goes away tonight.

Save on Switch, PS4, Xbox, and PC Storage

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Those are the sale’s best storage deals for gaming, but if you’re in need of a flash drive or other storage solution, check out the full sale to see what else is available at a deep discount. Just make sure to mind the countdown timer for when the sale ends.

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Chris Reed is IGN’s shopping and commerce editor. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.

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Nintendo has made a formal apology for Joy-Con dirft issues frequently experienced with the Nintendo Switch’s controllers, although is unable to provide further comment due to the problem being the subject of a current class-action lawsuit.

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The apology was made during Nintendo’s latest financial Q&A. “Regarding the Joy-Con, we apologize for any trouble caused to our customers,” said Shuntaro Furukawa, the company’s president, as reported by Kotaku. “We are continuing to aim to improve our products, but as the Joy-Con is the subject of a class-action lawsuit in the United States and this is still a pending issue, we would like to refrain from responding about any specific actions.”

Joy-Con drift has been an issue hounding Nintendo Switch users for three years and counting. Since the console launched many players have found that their analogue sticks ‘drift’, meaning movement can be seen on-screen even when you are not touching the sticks at all. Last year Nintendo began to offer Joy-Con repairs for free and refunded those who had paid in previous years, but regardless it is still a huge issue in 2020.

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Last year US law firm Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith filed a class action lawsuit against Nintendo, stating that the Joy-Cons violate “various consumer protection statutes as well as various warranty and common law claims.” It’s angled against not just the standard Joy-Cons, but the analogue sticks on the Switch Lite, too.

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Matt Purslow is IGN’s UK News and Entertainment Writer.

Netflix has announced that its Emmy Award-nominated family crime drama, Ozark, will return for a fourth and final season that will be split into two parts.

Season four of Ozark will be 14 episodes long, with each part consisting of 7 episodes. It’s a finale format previously used for big critical hits such as Breaking Bad and Mad Men.

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The final season will once again be executive produced by showrunner and writer Chris Mundy and star Jason Bateman. Laura Linney, Julia Garner, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner, Charlie Tahan, and Lisa Emery will all reprise their roles.

In our review of Ozark Season 3, we noted that it’s still one of TV’s best crime dramas, with Jason Bateman and Laura Linney offering consistently excellent performances. Hopefully this final season will give the Byrde family the send-off they deserve.

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Matt Purslow is IGN’s UK News and Entertainment Writer.