Call of Duty players have noticed something a little different with the Warzone and Black Ops 6 mid-season Season 05 Reloaded update: a lack of goofy cosmetics. A sign of things to come, perhaps?
Amid pressure from the more grounded Battlefield 6, Activision recently confirmed a U-turn on Call of Duty’s out of place skins for the upcoming Black Ops 7 by canceling plans to let players carry forward items from Black Ops 6.
Call of Duty’s foray into goofy skins territory is not a new phenomena, although recent releases have certainly amped up the conversation around them. With the likes of Beavis and Butt-Head and American Dad hitting the game this year shortly after weed-obsessed bundles starring Seth Rogen, some fans have said they’ve...
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The announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release date of September 4, 2025, delivered in a brief trailer two weeks ago, was amazing, celebratory news for Silksong fans who had been waiting for such news for over six years.
But it was a far less celebratory day for the developers of around 10 other video games with existing marketing plans to launch right around that same time.
In the ensuing weeks, the list of games that have moved their release dates for Silksong has only grown longer as developers reconfigure marketing plans and find new dates that work. As of this piece’s publication, that list includes Demonschool, Aeterna Lucis, Little Witch in the Woods, CloverPit, Megabonk, Baby Steps, Faeland, Starbirds, and Moros...
Forsaken 64 is the surprise next N64 game coming to the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics: Mature app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.
Some N64 games on Switch and Switch 2 via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription are only available via the separate Mature app. The list includes Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, Shadow Man and Perfect Dark. Now, add Forsaken 64, which launches September 4, to the list.
Forsaken 64 launched in 1998 courtesy of developer Iguana UK, which handled the port, and publisher Acclaim. It’s a 3D first-person shooter similar to 1995’s influential Descent, with a whiff of Quake. You navigate through a series of tunnels while blasting enemies in a sci-fi setting...
Cyberpunk Edgerunners is getting a second season, but if you missed the first season, it’s not too late to catch up on the Netflix-bound anime.
If you did enjoy it already, there’s good news: It’s coming to Blu-Ray via Crunchyroll, and you can preorder it right now.
Preorder Edgerunners On Blu-Ray Now
The first season is available to preorder via Crunchyroll’s own storefront so far, and is only available in the US at the time of writing. It’ll set you back $123.98 (that’s a lot of Eddies), and it’s a pretty packed set.
The 10 episodes are split across a trio of discs, there’s a storyboard booklet from director Hiroyuki Imaishi, another booklet, and three animation cel sheets alongside a poster.
Preorders are open now, with shipping...
The Initiative, the studio behind Perfect Dark, was shuttered earlier this year in a mass Microsoft layoffs, with its project apparently canceled. However, Perfect Dark apparently remained in development at Crystal Dynamics until just last week, while leadership from both studios struggled to find new funding from a surprising source: Take-Two.
In a report from Bloomberg, which IGN can corroborate from its own sources, it is revealed that Perfect Dark was not "fully abandoned" when The Initiative shuttered earlier this year. Leadership from both Crystal and The Initiative spent the following two months looking for a new publisher and funding source. While multiple parties expressed interest, the most likely candidate turned out to be...
Call of Duty players have a welcome surprise today after Activision handed out a whopping 20 free battle pass tier skips to Warzone and Black Ops 6 players.
In a social media post, below, Activision said the free handout was “in celebration” of the Black Ops 7 reveal. But Call of Duty fans are entirely more sceptical, based on the replies to the social media announcement.
Comments include everything from the typical “dead game” accusations having sparked the generous offer to convince lapsed players to return to the game, to pressure from Battlefield 6 forcing Activision into more pro-consumer behavior.
There's also a degree of frustration from some who had just spent money to unlock tier skips before this announcement. And there are...
Steal the Brainrot has found its way to Fortnite's Creative mode and is proving to be just as popular as the Roblox experience it's inspired by. Ferins, who is responsible for creating Steal the Brainrot island has mirrored the tycoon game, allowing Fortnite players a taste of stealing and buying brainrots, generating cash and locking their abses, as well as earning money offline.
There is also the bonus of Steal the Brainrot Fortnite codes, which give you boosted sever luck and the chance to spawn a variety of Brainrot Gods and Zombies. So, if you're looking for all active Steal the Brainrot codes, IGN has you covered.
Working Steal the Brainrot Fortnite Codes
These are the currently working codes for Steal the Brainrot Fortnite...
No Man’s Sky's latest free Voyagers update has taken off in more ways than one, bringing in the highest number of players since it launched back in 2016.
Hello Games' Sean Murray commented on the achievement on X/Twitter, posting a screenshot commemorating the number of players who were in-game at the time — 97,986 — adding: "Highest number of players since launch," and appending a "mind blown" emoji.
Interestingly, the peak has risen even further since then, with Steam reporting a 24-hour peak of 98,285 concurrent players.
No Man’s Sky is a game about exploration and survival, set in an infinite universe. Voyagers adds a long list of features, which Murray said Hello Games had worked on for some time. Chief among them is the...
Tower defence games are a wonderful genre, offering that quick-hit rush of upgrades, strategy, and success. There’s something endlessly satisfying about figuring out the right route to block and the perfect spot for each tower. It’s a genre built on steady escalation, watching your little defences grow into unstoppable machines. The problem, though, is that the genre doesn’t always leave much room to innovate. The formula is pretty rigid, which means a lot of games end up feeling very similar. Tower Dominion, though, does something different, and it’s all the better for it.
The big twist here is that you’re not just defending against incoming enemies, you’re also the one building the very paths they’ll take. Each round deals you...
22 years after it began, the Call of Duty video game series is finally getting a Hollywood movie, thanks to a deal between Activision and Paramount.
Both companies issued a joint statement in which they said the partnership “aims to bring the iconic Call of Duty universe to life on the big screen, delivering an unforgettable cinematic event for fans worldwide.”
Unfortunately we know nothing of the movie itself, except it’s a live-action feature film. There’s no release window, director attached, or cast.
Call of Duty fans have for years wondered why the game hasn’t had an official adaptation, considering Hollywood’s love of war movies. Call of Duty itself is one of the biggest video game franchises of all time, with over 500 million...
Microsoft has confirmed the Xbox Game Pass September 2025 Wave 1 lineup of titles, which is headlined by Team Cherry’s hotly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong.
But first, available today, September 2, is I Am Your Beast (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), via Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. Here’s the official blurb from Microsoft’s announcement post on Xbox Wire:
"I Am Your Beast is a shortform covert revenge thriller FPS about getting hunted across the North American wilderness by the military-industrial complex — and turning the tables. Break your opponents. Use their own equipment against them. Duck into your tunnel network before enemy forces zero in on your location. Repeat."
Tomorrow, September 3...
Space Marine 2 offers just a slice of the Warhammer 40,000 setting, presenting the Ultramarines chapter of Space Marines against two enemy factions: the Tyranids and the Thousand Sons traitor legion. This, its developer has said, has led to some “assumptions” about the Warhammer 40,000 universe that are untrue — assumptions that have become widespread as a result of the game’s huge success.
Speaking to IGN at gamescom 2025, Tim Willits, development chief at Saber Interactive, said Space Marine 2’s popularity had opened the door to the grimdark Warhammer 40,000 setting for an army of new fans who aren’t necessarily clued up about the intricacies of the universe.
“I heard that lots of people now think that Thousand Sons are the only...
Ubisoft is set to celebrate all things Rayman as it gets ready to mark the series' 30th anniversary, promising it's working on the "future" of the series.
The official Rayman X/Twitter account has long been dormant, only resurfacing a handful of times in 2020, then once in 2021, and not at all since then. Yesterday (September 1), however, it was resurrected to bring us up to speed on what's happening in Rayman's world.
"Rayman turns 30! Join us on our official channels to celebrate an incredible legacy," the account exclaimed, attaching a brief video. In the video, brand producer Loic Gounon — who has been working on the Rayman franchise since 2006 — revealed that "a very talented team at Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan are...
Hold on, Hollow Knight fans — we're almost there. Hollow Knight: Silksong is slated to release this coming Thursday, September 4 on PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series for $19.99 / €19.99 / ¥2300.
The highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning metroidvania sees us play as Hornet as we journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts, and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
Team Cherry finally revealed Hollow Knight: Silksong's September 4, 2025, release date at gamescom. We learned the news via a nearly two-minute trailer dropped by Team Cherry, which showed a ton of new footage from the game. We see Hornet exploring, loads of new insectoid NPCs...
NBA 2K26 is almost here. Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now as you showcase your moves with "hyper realism," challenging your friends, or rivals in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes.
While most people will be able to play from this coming Friday, September 5, those who bought the Superstar or Leave No Doubt editions secured early access that let them hit the court a week early from August 29.
We think NBA 2K26 is shaping up well, writing in IGN's NBA 2K26 review-in-progress: "Despite my problems with its offline-only modes, the fundamental gameplay tweaks show plenty of promise in what I’ve played on my first day with it. I’m especially excited to see how it looks in MyCareer with its...
Arrowhead has released patch 01.004.000 for Helldivers 2, making the Into the Unjust update live and adding a number of new Terminids to fight in-game.
Here’s the official blurb:
The headline addition here is Hive Worlds, which are randomly-generated giant cave systems packed with horrible Terminids. These Hive Worlds offer a new tactical challenge, Arrowhead said, complete with “disgusting” flora and fauna and “advanced” Terminid life.
Holes in the cave roof will allow stratagems to be called down, and destructible walls within the caves let players navigate. “Bring a flashlight!” Arrowhead recommended. New enemies include the wonderfully named Rupture Spewer, the Rupture Warrior, the Rupture Charger, and the Dragonroach...
Oscar-nominated Canadian actor Graham Greene has died aged 73.
Greene secured an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Lakota medicine man Kicking Bird in Kevin Costner's 1990 epic western, Dances With Wolves.
But he starred in scores of films and TV shows in a career spanning 45 years, including 1992’s Thunderheart, 1994’s Maverick opposite Mel Gibson, and 1995’s Die Hard with a Vengeance, where he played Detective Joe Lambert opposite Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson.
Other notable roles include Arlen Bitterbuck, a Native American man on death row in prison, in 1999’s The Green Mile, and Harry Clearwater in 2009’s The Twilight Saga: New Moon. More recently, Greene played Old Smoke in the second...
Some sales make me wince with buyer's remorse, others make me wonder if the publishers are playing a long game of price limbo. Right now though, I'm looking at a set of discounts that feel almost too good to pass up. If you love keeping your library stacked with proven hits and cult favourites, this deceptively idle Tuesday is actually an absolute treat.
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In retro news, I’m using a Space Pirate plasma blast to light 15 candles on a cake baked for Metroid: Other M, that polarising third-person action entry that tried to morph[ball] together side-scrolling heritage with Team Ninja’s cinematic flair. Back in 2010, the promise of a more story-driven Samus adventure...
Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt has issued a bizarre in-universe tease — with a date set for September 4, later this week. The message has since prompted an array of fan theories — and debates over the franchise's canon.
This afternoon, a message for New United States of America (N.U.S.A.) citizens posted by President Rosalind Myers appeared on the game's social media channels.
Dated September 4, 2025, three days from now, the post asks for "brave netruners" to help defend the N.U.S.A. from a "mounting cybersecurity threat" by taking some kind of recruitment test. What exactly this all means, however, has left fans uncertain.
For starters, some fans are wondering whether the message — which of course in reality has come from CD...
Sony has announced a PlayStation State of Play broadcast for this week, featuring a deep dive into James Bond game 007 First Light from Hitman maker IO Interactive.
The broadcast is set to air this Wednesday, September 1 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern, or 7pm UK time via PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels.
"In this upcoming State of Play, tune in for over 30 minutes of gameplay featuring a playthrough of Bond’s first mission as an MI6 recruit," Sony wrote of its upcoming presentation. "The action includes everything from high-speed car chases to on-foot stealth sequences and shootouts. Stay tuned after the playthrough for insights from IO Interactive on the intense espionage gameplay."
PlayStation made no mention of any other...
The fate of PlayStation's upcoming live-service game Fairgames is once again under scrutiny as its creative director, Daniel Drapeau, has confirmed he has left Haven Studios to join Warner Bros. Games Montreal.
It's the second high-profile exit of the summer, with ']studio founder Jade Raymond also exiting back in May, several weeks after an external playtest reportedly met a lukewarm response.
"As of this week, I joined WB Games Montreal Inc. as creative director," Drapeau announced in a LinkedIn post. "I can't wait to start this wonderful adventure with all the great people here at the studio. I also want to particularly thank Yves Lachance, Logan A. Lesage, and Bryan Theberge for their trust and support throughout the process. Now...
Hollow Knight: Silksong will retail for just $19.99.
While there's been a lot of rumors over the last few days — including a $20 price on Gamestop (since removed) that was later corroborated by noted leaker Billbil-kun — developer Team Cherry has now confirmed it, revealing the game will retail for $19.99 in the U.S., €19.99 in Europe, and ¥2300 in Japan.
It's an eye-catching price, not least because many publishers are quietly testing more and more expensive games. Xbox recently priced the highly-anticipated The Outer Worlds 2 for $80 — the first of its games to break the typical $70 ceiling — but after a furious backlash, ended up dropping the pre-order price to $70 "in line with current market conditions."
That's not all, either...
PC gaming is more popular than ever. You have traditional desktop PCs, handheld PCs like ROG Ally or Steam Deck, and the best of both worlds, gaming laptops. Out of all gaming laptop brands, Alienware is one of the most recognizable. If you're someone who has thought about purchasing a gaming laptop before but never ended up doing so, the latest IGN Rewards giveaway could be your chance to take one home. IGN has teamed up with Delta Force and Alienware to offer one lucky reader a Delta Force x Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop.
Win a Custom Delta Force x Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop
Valued at $1549.99, this custom Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop has everything you need to play the latest PC games wherever you are. One of the...
We've rounded up the best deals for Saturday, August 30, below, so don't miss out on these limited-time offers.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 for $34.99
As part of Amazon's extensive Labor Day deals, you can score Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 for its lowest price ever. In our 8/10 review of the game, we wrote, "Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 proves yet again the series’ over-the-top skateboarding formula is totally timeless, even if some of the changes to THPS4 miss the mark and the soundtrack has been fumbled."
Save on the Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Commander Deck Bundle
This Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Commander Deck Bundle packs in all 4 decks available, and you can save over $100 this weekend at Amazon. The Final...
We’ve released a new version of Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Beta to improve functionality and fix some reported bugs & crashes. Thanks for all the feedback so far, people!
Notable improvements & bug fixes
Real fullscreen now enabled
Sprinting should work like PC
Make FOV changeable
Other things
Anvil UI works better- you can access the main UI while renaming/repairing & can place items in the second slot
Minecarts don’t disappear when you enter the nether
“Repopulation” achievement fixed
Squid able to be pulled with a fishing rod
Creative world saves can be imported to the Trial version
Nether brick slab now craftable
You can keep chatting with your friends when you get on a boat
Fixed spawning/respawning in the Nether & in...
In the world of Kaiju No. 8, titanic, otherworldly beasts are a constant threat in Japan: to the extent that not only is there a military organisation – the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force (JAKDF) – set up to deal with them, but there are also regimented clean-up crews whose jobs are to come in and cut up then cart away the often skyscraper-sized foes once they’ve been felled.
Lead character Kafka Hibino dreams of being a JAKDF officer, but at the start of the series is working in clean-up, and hoping that when there’s work to be done he doesn’t get assigned the intestines… for obvious reasons. It’s not long, however, before he’s – season one spoiler alert here – both a member of the JAKDF and dealing with the fact that he’s somehow...
In many ways, Visual Concepts’ long-running NBA 2K series mirrors the careers of players it works so hard to emulate. Sometimes, it’s a flash of potential: a hotshot rookie catching fire after putting up duds in consecutive games. Others, it’s more comparable to a wily veteran nearing retirement – we see a glimpse of talent, that peek into what it could still be. That’s what keeps me, for better or worse, hoping for the best as I start playing NBA 2K26. It’s both flashy and old school, like a “how do you do, fellow kids” teacher who wears different Jordans to class every day, it has enough cool new kicks, fits, and gimmicks to make it a much more interesting and enjoyable experience than last year’s entry, even after spending only a...
Finally, a little more than a year and a half after release, Helldivers 2 has come to Xbox, and those who still subscribe to The House Halo Built can finally drop into Hell with the rest of us. A lot has changed between now and when I first reviewed it, so this felt like a good time to reevaluate one of last year’s biggest (and most enduringly successful) games. So I fired up my Xbox and spent several hours serving up hot cups of Liber-tea and bringing managed democracy to the galaxy. And you know what? Helldivers 2 is still pretty great – and there’s a lot more of it.
Before I dive (get it? Do you get it?) into the changes, it might be a good idea to give the ol’ peepers a refresh of what I originally wrote:
Helldivers 2 is the...
From Calorie Mate snacks to hidden Kerotan frog statues, 2004’s Metal Gear Solid 3 was packed with varied real-life Easter eggs, even if they contradicted the game’s 1960s setting. One memorable gimmick for eagle-eyed players to spot in the indoor areas of MGS3 (and MGS2) was the posters of current Japanese gravure idols — female models who pose in revealing outfits.
These sexy posters make a return in the remake Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater — with an added twist. If you play on Legacy Style mode, the posters are as they were in the original. But if you are playing using the New Style mode, with its modern over-the-shoulder camera angle, you’ll notice that although the models are the same, the photos have been swapped out for...
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater only launched this week, but modders have already been busy tweaking and improving the game.
The remake launched on August 28, and in the space of just 24 hours modders have provided all manner tweaks, from reshaping Eva's and Ocelot's faces, smoothing stuttering, improving visuals, removing the introduction, and — my favorite — even one that lets you play as series creator Hideo Kojima himself. There are already over 40 mods available to download on NexusMods right now.
Other early mods remove in-game movies — purportedly saving 21GB on your HDD — optimize the game, remove the HUD, unlock FPS "without the speed up or slow down bugs," and replace Snake with The Last of Us' Joel for some reason...