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EA Sports Announces College Football 26, Available Summer 2025

Ryan Dinsdale — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:47:42 +0000

Touchdown.

College Football 26 will be released this summer following the resounding success of last year's game, EA Sports has announced.

The series' X/Twitter account announced the incoming sequel. "We said this place would be full again," it began. "Thanks to our players, athletes, and fans for filling the house with us. …

Pokémon TCG Pocket Trading Unveiled — But Is So Poorly Received the Developers Had to Respond

Ryan Dinsdale — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:54:14 +0000

"Your concerns are seen."

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket developer Creatures Inc. has finally unveiled how the incoming trading feature will work, but the community response was so poor it had to release a follow-up response.

As expected, and perhaps feared, by the Pokémon TCG Pocket community, there are fairly severe restrictions on the …

The Marvel Rivals Bot Conspiracy, Explained

Michael Cripe — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:45:11 +0000

There are no strings on me.

While Marvel Rivals continues to land atop Steam and Twitch charts, one issue has fans suspicious of their time with NetEase Games’ new hero shooter: bots.

The superhero-themed competitive multiplayer experience launched in December to critical acclaim and praise from fans thanks to its style and creative use of iconic …

Hollow Knight: Silksong Dev Fuels Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Fever With a Picture of a Chocolate Cake

Wesley Yin-Poole — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:52:11 +0000

All the ingredients for a sweet announcement.

It’s been six years since Team Cherry announced Hollow Knight: Silksong, the eagerly awaited sequel to 2017 Metroidvania masterpiece Hollow Knight. In those years fans have seen Silksong pop up and fail to pop up at various shows, and at one point Microsoft even appeared to …

The Biggest Gaming Monitor Trends of CES 2025

Chris Coke — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 01:34:55 +0000

Hands-on with the monitors of 2025, according to CES.

There was no shortage of new gaming monitors at CES 2025, and I toured the show scouting out the latest and greatest that the biggest vendors had to offer. There were some genuine surprises and a lot of features being taken to the next level as …

They Don’t Make ‘Em Like David Lynch Anymore

Clint Gage — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:49:46 +0000

RIP to the Twin Peaks and Eraserhead director, who leaves behind a hugely influential body of work.

There’s a scene in the Twin Peaks pilot that starts with the normal, humdrum, boring rhythms of everyday life. We’re in a high school, where a schoolgirl sneaks a smoke, a boy is called to the principal’s office, attendance is being taken in a classroom. But then a police …

PlayStation Cancels Two Unannounced Live-Service Games

Matt Kim — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:26:20 +0000

Including a live-service God of War game.

Edit: The story has been updated to report that Bluepoint's canceled live-service game was a God of War title.

Sony has reportedly canceled two unannounced live-service games that were in development at Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games, respectively.

Bloomberg reports that Sony has ended production on two live-service games …

Nintendo Switch 2: Here's When You Can Play It - IGN Daily Fix

IGN Southeast Asia — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:49:15 +0000

In today's Daily Fix:It's finally here, the announcement we've all been waiting for: the Nintendo Switch 2 is real...and that's about all we know for sure. A trailer for the new console didn't have anything in the way of specs, price, or release date, but did confirm a few things: the Joy-Con will be magnetic and can be used like a mouse, it will have two USB-C ports, and Switch 1 cartridges will fit in the system. Want to try it for yourself? We have details on a preview event Nintendo will hold later this year in select cities. In related news, the new Switch 2 trailer did show off what looks like a new Mario Kart, and we have a few details on that. And finally, a popular mod to bring GTA 4-era Liberty City into the modern age has been taken down. Maybe this means an official remaster (or maybe remake?) of GTA 4 could be in the works.

Save Nearly 50% Off This 75" Sony 4K Smart TV, Cheaper Than Black Friday

Eric Song — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:45:00 +0000

Supports 4K gaming at up to 120fps on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

Starting today, Walmart has slashed the price of the 75" Sony X85K 4K Google TV down to only $698, a savings of $600 or 46% off. This is the lowest price we've ever seen, and $100 less than the best deal during Black Friday or Cyber Monday. …

Elon Musk and Asmongold's Social Media Scrap Over Path of Exile 2, Explained

Michael Cripe — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:26:46 +0000

Questions over the X/Twitter owner's high-level gameplay.

X/Twitter owner Elon Musk lit up social media feeds today when he launched a wave of posts publicly criticizing Twitch streamer and content creator Zack Hoyt (a.k.a. Asmongold) following controversy regarding the tech billionaire’s high-level gameplay of Grinding Gear Games’ Path of Exile 2.

Musk first shared his thoughts in …

Every Nintendo Console: A Full History of Release Dates

Noah Hunter — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:06:00 +0000

Discover the storied history of the gaming giant.

Nintendo is the most recognizable name in history when it comes to video games. From the beginning, Nintendo has been at the forefront of creativity and innovation in the home console space. Nintendo is known for its vast library of treasured IPs, with many offering the same …

Monster Hunter Wilds: Gravios Returns in This Exclusive Gameplay – IGN First

Casey Defreitas, Shuka Yamada — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

A familiar monster evolves.

Gravios is a hard-shelled monster that’s been deflecting our attacks since the original Monster Hunter, and it’s back in Monster Hunter Wilds’ Oilwell Basin. A few things about this foreboding, unexpected Flying Wyvern have changed, which you can see for yourself in the exclusive Gravios gameplay videos …

Monster Hunter Wilds: 13 Minutes of Gravios Gameplay

IGN Southeast Asia — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Gravios has returned in Monster Hunter Wilds in the Oilwell Basin! Check out its reimagined physique and moves, plus some new tricks up its sleeve, in this exclusive 4K Monster Hunter Wilds Gravios gameplay video as part of this month's IGN First. This Gravios footage is from two different hunts, which switch over at about 5:55. Don't miss the article on IGN.com with quotes about Gravios from the developers, either. Recordings of Monster Hunter Wilds were taken from an in-development version of the game. Contents may differ in the product version. The build used for this gameplay also does not reflect some of the adjustments that were discussed in the December Community Update video (and was played before the update was published.)Specifically, we’d like to note that the bow’s Focus Strike targeting will work differently in the final version of Monster Hunter Wilds.

Gravios in Monster Hunter Wilds vs. Generations Ultimate Comparison

IGN Southeast Asia — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Gravios is back in Monster Hunter Wilds. See it in action compared to what Gravios was like in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch in our exclusive gameplay video as part of this month's IGN First, and don't miss the article on IGN.com with quotes from the developers. Recordings of Monster Hunter Wilds were taken from an in-development version of the game. Contents may differ in the product version. The build used for this gameplay also does not reflect some of the adjustments that were discussed in the December Community Update video (and was played before the update was published.)Specifically, we’d like to note that the bow’s Focus Strike targeting will work differently in the final version of Monster Hunter Wilds.

How the Monster Hunter Wilds Team Select Their Beastly Lineup – IGN First

Casey Defreitas — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Yian Kut-Ku’s scales came from where??

If you ask people who the main characters are in Monster Hunter, they might say “the hunters” – but others will tell you: “It’s all about the monsters.”

So many striking creatures have appeared over the course of Monster Hunter’s 20-plus-year history. With each new hunter and each new hunt, we …

Save 50% Off the Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones, Minecraft Edition Only at Target

Eric Song — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:05:00 +0000

Pixel perfect.

For this week only (and while supplies last), Target is offering a 50% discount on the popular Beats Solo 4 wireless on-ear headphones. Right now you can get it for just $99.99 (normally $200). This is the Minecraft Anniversary Edition model, which sports a design inspired by …

Superman Unlimited Brings Marvel Mainstay Dan Slott Back to DC Comics

Jesse Schedeen — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:14:45 +0000

DC's newest Superman series launches just in time for the James Gunn movie.

DC Comics has revealed Superman Unlimited, a new monthly series launching in May 2025, and one that brings one of Marvel Comics' biggest exclusive writers back into the DC fold.

Superman Unlimited is written by Dan Slott, famed for his work on Marvel titles like The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic …

Nintendo Switch 2: 9 Burning Questions About the New Console

Jesse Schedeen — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:55:59 +0000

Breaking down the biggest questions surrounding Nintendo's latest console.

After months of being easily the worst-kept secret in the gaming industry, the Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been revealed. We’ve now gotten our first official look at the new console via a trailer from Nintendo, one that confirms many of the leaks that had surfaced about the successor …

Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive Director David Lynch Dies Aged 78

Wesley Yin-Poole — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:44:04 +0000

"It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way."

David Lynch, the legendary director behind Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died aged 78.

His family announced the news in a Facebook post:

“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy …

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Appears to Have Influenced a Major Mario Kart 9 Character's Redesign

Ryan Dinsdale — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:27:49 +0000

Monkey business.

Nintendo has finally revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 and alongside it Mario Kart 9, but fans have noticed one character in particular has received a major redesign seemingly inspired by The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

The trailer revealed more than a dozen characters and, while most looked exactly as fans …

Save 26% Off the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro, the Best Wireless Gaming Headset

Eric Song — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:45:00 +0000

The only gaming headset with hot-swappable batteries

Amazon is currently offering a SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset for only $258.99 after a 26% off discount. Only the Xbox model is marked down, however this is the best model because it's actually …

Path of Exile 2 Patch Notes Detail Endgame and Monster Changes as Early Access Continues

Michael Cripe — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:37:14 +0000

Plus promises to fix more issues soon.

Grinding Gear Games will soon roll out Path of Exile 2 update 0.1.1 and has published its full patch notes, revealing a host of endgame, skill, and monster changes for the early access dungeon crawler.

Full details for the latest update reveal a massive list of adjustments …

How Much Will the Nintendo Switch 2 Cost? Analysts Weigh In

Rebekah Valentine — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:29:35 +0000

Almost every analyst we spoke to seemed to be settling around the same number.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed just this morning, and while we got a lot of confirmed details about what it looks like and even a brief look at a new game, there's still some pretty critical pieces of information missing. One of the most important? Price.

Nintendo hasn't …

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – The Final Preview

Nick Maillet — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Bring me that horizon.

The Yakuza series has no shortage of weird and wonderful games. From the serious but goofy at times mainline entries to its plethora of historical spinoffs, prequels, and side stories. There’s something for everyone here, really. Whether you’re looking for the next installment in the long running Like a Dragon …

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – The Final Preview

IGN Southeast Asia — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Based on everything we’ve played so far, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is definitely shaping up to not only live up to the high standards of the Like a Dragon series, but it also has the potential to become one of the better pirate games released since Assassin's Creed: Black Flag. Previewed by Nick Maillet

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Goes Overboard - Beyond Clips

IGN Southeast Asia — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In this snippet from Podcast Beyond 879, This week, we’re talking about Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, which is about... Well, you can kind of figure it out from the name alone. Nick Maillet had a chance to go hands on, and shares some of the crazy stuff he encountered. The mainline Like a Dragon/Yakuza games are wacky enough under normal circumstances, but it sounds like Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is basically Like a Dragon: Blood Dragon in how overboard it’s willing to go. This week’s show is Max Scoville, Brian Altano, Nick Maillet, Nick Limon, and is produced by Jobert Atienza.Join our Facebook group at - facebook.com/groups/podcastbeyond/

Mario Kart 9: Every Character, Track, and Vehicle Confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2 Game

Ryan Dinsdale — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:57:44 +0000

Heart's racing.

Nintendo has revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 and, alongside it, Mario Kart 9. Though details are still slim, an analysis of the brief gameplay clip has confirmed the first characters, vehicles, and tracks coming in the new game.

Only one track was shown in the trailer but this will …

30 Details From the Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Trailer

Matt Purslow — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:28:05 +0000

A whole new generation awaits.

It’s finally here. After months of speculation and rumour, Nintendo’s new console has been announced and it’s called… the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s an understated name to match an understated console - on first inspection it barely looks any different to a regular Switch. But take a closer look and …

Every Sonic Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2024

Cristina Alexander — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:23:00 +0000

Have you played them all?

If you want a single platform to play games at home and on the go, the Nintendo Switch has got your back. Even better if you're a fan of Sonic: Ever since the Switch arrived in 2017, Sega has worked like clockwork to consistently release Sonic games for the hybrid …

Nintendo Switch 2 Hands On Event Registration Begins Very Soon

Ryan Dinsdale — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:20:35 +0000

Oh joy.

Nintendo fans eager to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 and likely Mario Kart 9 can sign up for a chance to do so very soon.

A short trailer confirmed the new hardware alongside a brand new Mario Kart game, and Nintendo soon after revealed that registration …

Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal: Here’s Everything Announced and Confirmed

Wesley Yin-Poole — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:53:16 +0000

New ports, mouse Joy-Con, and more.

Nintendo has finally revealed the Switch 2 with a video that confirms a number of new features while sparking burning questions for fans to discuss.

While pre-announce leaks proved to be pretty accurate, this video is the first time we’ve had official word from Nintendo on what to expect from the …

Mario Kart 9 First Look Suggests 24 Person Races Are Coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 Game

Ryan Dinsdale — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:50:55 +0000

Start your engines.

Nintendo has officially revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart 9 alongside it, which appears to confirm 24 person races for the first time in series history.

A brief reveal trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 mostly focused on hardware but also unveiled its first confirmed game: Mario …

Mario Kart 9 - First Look

IGN Southeast Asia — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:49:44 +0000

Nintendo Switch 2 Brings Major Quality-of-Life Upgrade With Second USB-C Port

Sayem Ahmed — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:22:15 +0000

Here's why it's super important.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally official, and with the announcement comes a first look at the system. As well as new Joy-Cons (which appear to also function as a mouse, thanks to optical sensors), the Switch 2’s new design has another quality-of-life feature that you may have …

Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Likely Not Before June

Ryan Dinsdale — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:08:42 +0000

Summer loving.

Nintendo has now revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 and, though it tried to remain coy with a vague 2025 window, may have subtly suggested it won't arrive until at least June.

A short trailer from Nintendo confirmed the new hardware alongside a brand new Mario Kart game, and though …

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Mouse Theory Is Looking Pretty Good Right About Now

Rebekah Valentine — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:05:55 +0000

Just slide on over.

After the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal this morning, those rumors that you might be able to use your Joy-Con as a mouse are looking preeeeeeeeeetty good.

During the reveal trailer, there's a moment where a pair of detached Joy-Cons are …

Civilization 7: The Final Preview

IGN Southeast Asia — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Civilization 7 is a game that, after playing through the first of its three distinct eras, is shaping up to be very good, but the fact that it’s introducing a huge number of major tweaks and reinterpretations that—in both small ways and big—provide a brand-new way to play Civ means that it asks of its veteran players to enter with an open mind. Previewed on PC by Jeremy Smith

Civilization 7: The Final Preview

Jeremy Smith — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

How do you fix that which is not broken?

Nobody should envy Firaxis. Once a decade or so, the legendary strategy game developer is asked to reinvent Civilization, a video game series that has been absent of any tangible weak points for quite some time. Nearly every entry has presented different flavors of that turn-based 4X recipe, but it's …

We Still Don't Know What the Nintendo Switch 2's Mysterious New Joy-Con Button Does

Wesley Yin-Poole — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:54:01 +0000

Now C here.

Nintendo has finally revealed the Switch 2, its next-gen console due out at some point in 2025.

While the reveal video confirms the high-profile leaks, it leaves a number of burning questions unanswered. Top of mind is, what does that mysterious button on the right Joy-Con do?

This new square button, …

The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Officially Almost Fully Backward Compatible

Rebekah Valentine — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:36:53 +0000

Some Switch 1 games may not be supported fully.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has just been officially revealed, and its announcement mercifully officially confirmed the rumors that it would be mostly fully backward compatible with Nintendo Switch 1 games. Thank goodness.

A screen near the end of the trailer reads: "Plays Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games, as well as Nintendo …