Gaming News

Everyone can post news here. The news posted here could be anything from gaming to world news. This section will be monitored fairly heavily.
Man, It’s great to have Fatal Fury back. The OG SNK fighting game series, and the one that went toe-to-toe with Street Fighter 2 back in the 90s, Fatal Fury has been dormant for more than 25 years. SNK has been quite active in that time with the King of Fighters series and even a Samurai Shodown revival, but those offer two very different styles of fighting game, leaving Street Fighter without its most comparable SNK competition for far too long. And that’s what Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves brings to the table: A more direct alternative to Street Fighter 6 — one that is similar in its gameplay structure, but without neutral skipping system mechanics, Drive Impacts, and throw loops. It’s missing a few modern-day fighting game features...
Whether you're building a pile of shame, or you just love a good scroll through sweet savings, today's discounts are stacked with some genuinely irresistible cuts. From blockbuster RPGs to creative indies and even a slice of motorsport hardware, there’s a little something for every kind of gamer. I say make your Monday bearable with a bargain. This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm using a Flaming Crossbow to light a 25-candle cake for MediEvil 2. Sadly, this was the last entry in what should have been a much longer PS One franchise (the best the series got was a PSP reboot). Once again, we had to lose an eyeball and slip into the mouldy armour of Sir Dan Fortesque, a resurrected noob who dropped in the first arrow salvo of his...
The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for April 20 below: Save 55% Off The 4K Middle-Earth 6-Film Collection The Lord of the Rings trilogy is simply one of the greatest experiences you will ever have. I try my best to watch through the extended editions once each year, but the fun doesn't stop there. There's also The Hobbit trilogy, which is another incredible set of films. This weekend at Amazon, you can score all six films in beautiful 4K for only $94.68. Previously, both trilogies were priced just below this separately, so this is a great deal. Razer Huntsman V2 TKL for $74.99 Best Buy has the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL Mechanical Keyboard for just $74.99 today. This...
Fortnite is celebrating Star Wars in a big way as its next season - Galactic Battle - is arriving on May 2 and will feature not only a Star Wars-themed Battle Pass and a five-part saga with plenty of surprises, but also the arrival of Darth Jar Jar to the Battle Royale. The surprising yet incredible news was shared during Star Wars Celebration, and we got a tease of even more of the Star Wars fun headed our way next month, including that Force Lightning will be joining the game as an in-game ability. It was also confirmed that Emperor Palpatine and mashups like Wookiee Cuddle Team Leader will be part of the Battle Pass, new Item Shop offerings will include Mace Windu, players will be able to pilot and co-pilot X-Wings and TIE...
The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for April 19 below: Dragon's Dogma 2 for $30 You can score Capcom's massive RPG for just $30 this weekend at Amazon. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating, "It is a retelling and reimplementation of all of those wonderful ideas from the 2012 cult-classic, including an awesome dynamic world and some of the best combat in the genre that integrates a subtle but amazingly complex physics system." Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii for $49.99 The latest Like a Dragon game stars everyone's favorite ex-yakuza, Goro Majima, on an adventure to sail the seas as a pirate. When Majima wakes up unable to remember anything...
Last updated April 19, 2025: Checked for new Car Dealership Tycoon codes! Need some cash for your Car Dealership Tycoon enterprise? Look no further. We've scoured the web for all of the currently active codes available in Roblox's car-selling sim, so you can keep your business running smoothly with some free cash injections. Active Car Dealership Tycoon Codes (April 2025) Below, you'll find all of the currently active and working Car Dealership Tycoon codes in April 2025 that you can redeem for free rewards: EASTER2 - $80,000 (NEW!) EASTER2025 - $100,000 BARNFIND04 -$80,000 SEASON16 - $80,000 EVENT03 - $80,000 ZENVOCOLLECTOR - $80,000 Killasfs - $50,000 Foxzie - $15,000 Tstingray - $50,000 IranRan - $50,000 All the codes above...
Last updated April 19, 2025: Checked for new Anime Adventures codes! Need to buff up your roster in Anime Adventures but don't quite have the currency to do it? You're in the right place. Below, we've compiled all of the Roblox strategy game's active redeemable codes, so you can summon some new units without having to break the bank. Active Anime Adventures Codes (April 2025) Below, you'll find all of the currently active and working Anime Adventures codes in April 2025 that you can redeem for free rewards: APRILFOOLS (Must be level 20 to redeem) - Rewards UPDATESOON5189 - Rewards DUNGEONS - 1x Dungeon Run Key MILLIONFAVES (Must be level 20 to redeem) - Rewards 2BILLIONAA (Must be level 50 to redeem) - Rewards All the codes...
Last updated April 17, 2025: Checked for new Desert Detectors codes! Want some free Desert Detectors rewards without having to dig a single hole? Lucky for you, we've compiled all of the free redeemable codes currently active in Roblox's popular digging simulator, so you can grab yourself some extra cash and EXP without having to do all that pesky manual labour. Active Desert Detectors Codes (April 2025) Below, you'll find all of the currently active and working Desert Detectors codes in April 2025 that you can redeem for free rewards: Pyramids - 200 EXP David - 50 EXP Allen - 70¢ All the codes above have been tested as working at the time of submission. However, codes with unknown expiry dates may stop working at any time...
Last updated April 19, 2025: Checked for new Hide or Die codes! After some free coins in Hide or Die? We've got you covered. On this page, we've compiled all the active redeemable codes currently available in the Roblox prop hunt game, so you can keep stocked up on resources without breaking the bank. Active Hide or Die Codes (April 2025) Below, you'll find all of the currently active and working Hide or Die codes in April 2025 that you can redeem for free rewards: coleiscool - 250 coins gift - 350 coins marchy - 40 coins 100MBlaster - gun skin xmas - 400 coins gamemodes - 250 coins 100MKnife - knife skin ilovethisgame - 100 coins alexisawesome - 250 coins All the codes above have been tested as working at the time of...
Last updated April 19, 2025: Checked for new Rock Fruit codes! If you're on the hunt for some extra drops in Rock Fruit, your search ends here. Below, we've compiled a list of all the latest redeemable codes for the One-Piece-inspired Roblox game, so you can get your hands on 2x Luck Drops and other free goodies. Active Rock Fruit Codes (April 2025) Below, you'll find all of the currently active and working Rock Fruit codes in April 2025 that you can redeem for free rewards: ThxForLike19K - 1 Hour of 2x Luck (NEW!) ThxForLike18K - 1 Hour of 2x Luck (NEW!) ThxForLike17K - 1 Hour of 2x Luck (NEW!) All the codes above have been tested as working at the time of submission. However, codes with unknown expiry dates may stop working...
If you’re drawn to the unique blend of atmosphere and dynamic turn-based combat in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you might be on the lookout for similar games that capture that same energy. While turn-based titles aren’t as common in today’s gaming landscape, there are still plenty of standout experiences worth exploring. We may not be […] Continue reading...
Star Wars: Zero Company, Bit Reactor's upcoming new Star Wars tactics game, has been officially revealed at Star wars Celebration today for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S with a release window of 2026. Zero Company takes place in the "twilight of the Clone Wars," and stars Hawks, a former Republic officer commanding an elite squad of operatives taking on a growing new threat. It's a single-player game, featuring turn-based tactics gameplay, and is said to incorporate "meaningful outcomes from player choices". Gameplay will involve taking on various tactical operations and investigations all across the galaxy, and in between developing a base of operations and gathering intelligence through an informant network. Zero Company...
To cap off two weeks of questions, confusion, and occasional answers about Nintendo Switch 2 pricing, pre-orders, DLC, Switch 2 Edition upgrades, controllers, and more, here's another weird scenario to add to the pile. According to an FAQ from Marvelous on the upcoming game Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, at least some Nintendo Switch 2 physical cartridges will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 1. This comes from this Marvelous FAQ, which includes the following: This suggests you can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Guardians of Azuma, and slot it into a Nintendo Switch 1 to play the Nintendo Switch 1 edition of the game if you so choose. If this is indeed the case, this is the first time we're hearing of the...
Marvel is suiting up for another Swimsuit Special comic book release, and it looks like NetEase Games’ Marvel Rivals will join in on the summer fun with some of its own swimsuit skins. Details on what could eventually result in the arrival of long-awaited Marvel Rivals swimsuit cosmetics were shared in a recent post on the Marvel website. It promises that Marvel will return to the fan-favorite series come July 9 with Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, and Rivals #1. The story will give Earth’s Mightiest Heroes a much-needed break from the stresses of saving the world, but more importantly, the comic book giant teases that the run will include a sneak peek at designs for Marvel Rivals. “Roxxon Comics is at it again when they...
Star Wars collectors are getting a real feast out of Star Wars Celebration 2025. We already got an exclusive first look at Hasbro's new The Mandalorian figures, but those were just some of the new toys revealed during the company's Celebration panel. From the return of Expanded Universe fan-favorite Dash Rendar to an impressive lineup of figures based on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, check out the slideshow gallery below to see everything revealed at the Hasbro panel: Dash Rendar was easily the highlight of the panel, proving that Hasbro isn't shy about revisiting the Legends timeline now and then. In the past, they've also tackled characters like Jaina Solo and several characters from the Knights of the Old Republic series. Dash Rendar...
Star Wars Outlaws fans will be able to head back into the game for a new tale of space smuggling on May 15, when the second story pack for the Ubisoft game will be released on all the game's current platforms. It'll be free for season pass holders, otherwise you're going to need $14.99 in credits to join Kay Vess and Nix on a new adventure. A Pirate's Fortune gives players the chance to join forces with Hondo Ohnaka, head of the Ohnaka Gang. Hondo will be a name familiar to Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans and readers of the 2017 comic book series Star Wars: Darth Maul, and has even done time as one of the animatronic characters at the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attraction. This time around he'll be Kay's ally as she takes on Stinger Tash...
Ubisoft had already confirmed Star Wars: Outlaws as one of the games that will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, but today we learned the space adventure won't be a launch title when the new Nintendo handheld is released on June 5, instead arriving a few months later on September 4. If you missed it on PS5, XBox and PC, Star Wars Outlaws is set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi and follows Kay Vess, a small time criminal who finds herself with a death mark from a cartel against her name. Our reviewer gave it a 7, saying it was "a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration, but it’s hindered by simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch." Ubisoft didn't have...
Welcome to an absolute mixed bag of legends, oddballs, and underappreciated gems at a considerable discount. Whether you’re chasing sprawling RPGs, high-octane action, or quirky genre mashups, I've found something to tempt your wallet (and mine, to be honest). I say get 'em before they're goneski. This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm celebrating the 14th birthday of Portal 2, one of the funniest video games ever made. I still have vivid memories of being guided by the artificial unintelligence of Wheatley (Stephen Merchant) while hungering for any new audio log from eccentric, gold-plated a-hole Cave Johnson (J. K. Simmons). The icing on the cake (that was a lie)? A rock solid 2P split-screen co-op mode. Aussie bdays for notable...
The Heroes and Villains-themed Disney Destiny is set to make its maiden voyage from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 20, 2025, and Disney just revealed a ton of new info on the latest cruise ship about to join its fleet. There is a lot to look forward to on the Disney Destiny, including a Lion King dining experience, a Hercules Broadway-style show, and so much more, and we're here to break down everything you need to know. The Disney Destiny Is All About Celebrating The Heroes and Villains We Love Heroes and Villains are the name of the game for the Disney Destiny, and Disney wants its guests to be "inspired, encouraged, and empowered" by these characters during their journey. This sense of wonder will begin the moment you step...
The free-to-play 3D waifu sci-fi RPG shooter Snowbreak: Containment Zone just dropped its latest update, and it adds lots of new content. There are new characters, skins, gameplay modes, and even more on the horizon. If you’re not familiar with Snowbreak, it’s a third-person RPG shooter on PC and mobile that takes place in a world where giant beings known as Titans suddenly appear in heavily populated areas. They cause untold destruction and leave a toxic substance known as Titagen in their wake. Leaders joined together to form the Heimdall Force, a paramilitary unit whose mission is to fight back against these Titans. You play as the Adjutant of the Heimdall Force, and your job is to recruit and lead a squad of female super soldiers...
Note: This review specifically covers the single-player campaigns of Tempest Rising. For thoughts on multiplayer, stand by until after launch. It was only a matter of time before someone got tired of waiting for EA to announce a new Command & Conquer real-time strategy game without canceling it a few months later, and finally, Danish developer Slipgate Ironworks has become the one to take matters into its own hands. Tempest Rising plays like a C&C game with the serial number filed off, and it does a fairly good job of scratching the itch for this style of fast-paced action with two very traditional but well-made campaigns set to the tune of a familiar soundtrack partly composed by distinctive C&C composer Frank Klepacki. Given how...
Civilization 7 introduces a few massive changes to the series, most notably the Ages mechanic that has you swap out your civilization for a new one as the game progresses through Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern Ages. Your choice of leader, though, sticks with you throughout the entire game. While they don’t provide as many traits and units as Civilizations, Leaders still have powerful abilities that can create some excellent combinations when mixed and matched. To help you out, we’ve created this tier list of every Leader and highlighted their strengths and weaknesses. This should help you choose who you want to be the face of your empire as you build your future all the way into the Modern Age. Note: This tier list does not take...
The Easter season of savings is in full swing, and I've found a banger line-up of game bargains across every major platform. Whether you're building out your backlog or chasing a couple of cult favourites you missed at launch, there’s never been a better time to snag some digital delights. Get scrolling to get saving! This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm celebrating the 17th bday of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2, the first game I ever reviewed for IGN AU! I'm all about its co-op PvE mode, called Terrorist Hunt, that my mates and I sank about a hundred hours into. Whether you do it via two-player split or 4P over Xbox Live, the concept is simple: survive a butt-clenching, one-shot-one-kill onslaught against thirty AI scumbags. I...
Mass Effect is one of the most beloved RPG series of all time, with many fascinated by the characters, locations, and secrets hidden throughout its universe. If you're a huge fan of the games looking for more, Fanatical just relased a new bundle featuring 11 different Mass Effect graphic novels and art books. You can score almost $140 worth of items for just $8.99 with this bundle. Mass Effect Comics & Art Book Bundle Available Now at Fanatical There are two tiers available in this bundle. The first will give you access to three products for $1.99, while the second offers a total of 11 different books for $8.99. Eight different graphic novels, including the Mass Effect: Evolution series, are included in this bundle, each written by...
Kelley Heyer, a TikTok influencer and creator of a viral dance to Charli XCX's song "Apple", is suing Roblox, alleging it used the "Apple Dance" in the game and profited off her work without her permission. If you're not exactly up on the hip trends of the youth, the "Apple Dance" is exactly what it says on the tin: a catchy dance conceived by Heyer and shared via TikTok to Charli XCX's song "Apple". The dance has become incredibly popular, to the point of being shouted out in Charli XCX's tour and shared on Charli XCX's TikTok. So it's unsurprising that Roblox wanted the Apple Dance as part of a collaboration between Charli XCX and one of the most popular games within Roblox: creative fashion contest game Dress to Impress. Spotted...
After about six hours of side scrolling through the dark fantasy dystopia of Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, I find myself equal parts captivated by a detailed world I’ve only just begun to understand, and worried the combat that takes place within it could wear thin throughout the supposed 40-hour runtime. The story has been really compelling so far, full of body horror monsters, an extremely dark society controlled by the creepiest people imaginable, and decisions that are designed to make you squirm. But in between visits to the nearest town and chatting with my growing party back at camp, I’ve been blowing my way through fights that aren’t very novel or challenging – and while it’s too early to say for sure, that already...
Last Epoch 1.2 Tombs of the Erased brings a sentinel rework, Weavers endgame Faction, revamped Monolith of Fate experience, and much more. This is Last Epoch’s biggest update yet and IGN has teamed up with the ARPG experts at Maxroll to prepare detailed guides on all of the new content along with excellent builds for leveling and endgame alike. Before we get to the builds, here’s all the new stuff coming in 1.2: New 1.2 Tombs of the Erased Content Woven Faction One of the biggest changes in 1.2 is the new Woven Faction. They provide a deeper endgame experience by adding Woven Echoes to your Monolith of Fate. Begin interacting with them by finding a Cemetery of the Erased on your Echo Web, after completing the mini-boss at the end you...
Anime Rangers X was released on April 16th, 2025, and with its launch comes new codes. So, if you're looking for an extra boost to get some Gold and Gems, IGN has you covered! We've got the details below on the current and active codes for the experience, as well as the rewards you'll get for redeeming them. Last updated on April 16, 2025 - Added new Anime Rangers X codes! Working Anime Rangers X Codes ARX Release!!!: 500x Gems, 5,000 Gold 1K Favorites: 500x Gems, 5,000 Gold All the codes above have been tested as working at the time of submission. However, codes with unknown expiry dates may stop working at any time. Spotted a new code we haven't included or tried one only to find it's expired? Let us know by reporting them here...
Soccer was the first organized sport I played as a kid. Wearing our white and yellow uniforms, practicing with my dad, and having snacks as a team after the game (Seriously, mom? Orange slices again?) are nostalgic memories for me, as is the tense feeling of being on the pitch, struggling for the ball, and being poised to strike when an opportunity presents itself. I didn’t realize how absent this feeling was from soccer video games until I spent some time with Rematch, the upcoming fast-paced, arcadey multiplayer soccer game from Sloclap (the Parisian studio responsible for Sifu). Sports games, more than most genres, have an unfortunate tendency to stagnate over time, eschewing innovation in favor of refinement – probably in part due...