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IGN’s Logan Plant reports hands-on Switch 2 impressions for Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata: both ports are solid for handheld play, with Requiem looking closer in fidelity to PC/console versions and Pragmata displaying brighter environments and a few rough edges; overall strong performance and responsiveness on Switch 2, aided by HD rumble, though the games don’t match home-console visuals.
IGN's top movies of 2025 include only sixteen with the highest scores, notably two perfect 10s, with films praised for their direction, storytelling, and genre diversity, especially in horror and indie films, highlighting works by directors like Paul Thomas Anderson, Spike Lee, and Guillermo del Toro.
IGN, in collaboration with Nintendo Life, has ranked the top 100 Nintendo games of all time, highlighting classics like Super Mario, Zelda, and innovative titles like Eternal Darkness and Diddy Kong Racing, based on their historical impact, innovation, and legacy.
Nintendo is collaborating with IGN to create a definitive list of the 100 best Nintendo games of all time, including third-party titles associated with Nintendo consoles, and is inviting fans to participate in voting to influence the final ranking.
The original Halo developer has criticized the gameplay changes in Halo: Campaign Evolved, expressing dissatisfaction with the new direction of the game.
The head of IGN, John Davison, is leaving the company after a period of layoffs and organizational changes, with his departure occurring amidst ongoing uncertainty about IGN's future and recent cost-cutting measures by its parent company, Ziff Davis.
Digital Foundry, a renowned video game media outlet known for technical analysis, has bought back its shares from Ziff Davis, making it fully independent for the first time since its acquisition by Eurogamer and subsequently IGN, emphasizing their commitment to independence and audience-focused content.
IGN has compiled a tier list ranking the 25 biggest game reveals from the Summer of Gaming presentations, based on views, social chatter, and staff excitement, allowing fans to vote on which games are the most promising, with titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Invincible VS leading the pack.
Nintendo has launched an early digital game sale for Black Friday, with Best Buy offering competitive prices. Notable deals include Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble for $24.99, Sonic X Shadow Generations for $37.49, and Persona 5 Royal for $14.99. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is $49.99 digitally but will be $39.99 physically at Target on November 24. Sonic Superstars is discounted to $17.99. More deals are expected from major retailers starting November 24.
IGN has released the opening cinematic for the upcoming video game Stormgate, providing a first look at the game's storyline and visual style.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game offers a fun and chaotic asymmetrical multiplayer experience, capturing the goofy horror of the 1988 cult classic film. While the game provides memorable and entertaining matches, its lack of variety and repetitive gameplay can make it feel stale after around 25 hours. The game pits seven humans against three Klowns, with unique mechanics and amusing details, but ultimately needs more content to maintain long-term interest.
Akuma has just been added to Street Fighter 6, and fans have already discovered two secret super moves that can be unlocked through a hidden taunt. Although these moves are not practical for competitive play due to the 30-second taunt, they add a fun Easter Egg to the game. Akuma's addition has significantly boosted player interest, with a notable increase in active players on Steam.
Learn how to execute Ermac's fatalites and fatal blow in Mortal Kombat 1, the latest addition to the game's roster, along with a list of other new fighters and classic fatalities available in the game.
IGN recommends six post-apocalyptic role-playing games for fans of the Fallout series, including Wasteland 3, Metro Exodus, The Outer Worlds, Horizon: Forbidden West, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl, and Cyberpunk 2077, each offering unique takes on the post-apocalyptic genre with elements of choice, survival, and exploration.
IGN's French branch insulted Stellar Blade director and Shift Up CEO Hyung-Tae Kim for portraying the game's protagonist, Eve, with a sexually attractive design. After backlash, IGN offered an official apology, retracted the offensive statement, and clarified that their editorial staff had no involvement in the incident. The game, Stellar Blade, is set to release exclusively on PlayStation 5 on April 26th.