Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Quietly Adds Denuvo DRM Weeks Before Launch
TT Games and Warner Bros. have quietly added controversial DRM software Denuvo to Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight ahead of its launch later this month. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-quietly-adds-denuvo-drm-weeks-before-launch
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Blocks Box Office Challenge From Mortal Kombat II, Crosses $400 Million
Mortal Kombat II brought in $40 million domestically and $23 million internationally for a box office global opening weekend haul of $63 million. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-devil-wears-prada-2-blocks-box-office-challenge-from-mortal-kombat-ii-crosses-400-million
Star Fox Creator Prefers Character's Movie Design, Following Mixed Response to Nintendo Switch 2 Game Reveal
The creator of Star Fox, Takaya Imamura, has responded to the reveal of Nintendo's new Switch 2 game — and said he preferred how Fox looked in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/star-fox-creator-prefers-characters-movie-design-following-mixed-response-to-nintendo-switch-2-game-reveal
Crimson Desert Dev Explains How It's Able to Update the Game So Fast, and Why There's No Content Roadmap
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has wowed players by making significant improvements and in some cases overhauling entire systems on an almost weekly basis. It’s a remarkable rate of updates for the huge, single-player open world action adventure. So how has Pearl Abyss managed it? Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/crimson-desert-dev-explains-how-its-able-to-update-the-game-so-fast-and-why-theres-no-content-roadmap
Mixtape Dev Explains Why the Game Doesn’t Have a Streamer Mode
‘Your soul is the one thing you can’t compromise’ — Mixtape dev explains why the game doesn’t have a streamer mode. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/mixtape-dev-explains-why-the-game-doesnt-have-a-streamer-mode
Video Game Industry Would Have Difficulty Selling Games for $80 if GTA 6 Cost $70, Bank of America Says
It is one of the biggest questions facing the video game industry right now: how much will Grand Theft Auto 6 cost? Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two have so far given little away, save for saying they want to offer great value and that games haven’t really gone up in price over the years. Well, now a new party has waded in: Bank of America. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/video-game-industry-would-have-difficulty-selling-games-for-80-if-gta-6-cost-70-bank-of-america-says
Charlie Cox Says 'Marvel Has Been Clear' That His Focus Remains Daredevil: Born Again, Rather than Avengers
Asked about a call-up to the Avengers, Daredevil: Born Again star Charlie Cox says Marvel has been clear that the current focus for his character remains his Disney+ series. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/charlie-cox-says-marvel-has-been-clear-that-his-focus-remains-daredevil-born-again-rather-than-avengers
The Boys Season 5, Episode 6 Teaser Reveals the Arrival of Bombsight and Sets Up Homelander Getting Even More Powerful
The Boys Season 5, Episode 6 has a teaser video confirming the arrival of new supe Bombsight — and it sets up supervillain Homelander becoming even more powerful. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-boys-season-5-episode-6-teaser-reveals-the-arrival-of-bombsight-and-sets-up-homelander-getting-even-more-powerful
The Best LEGO Marvel Sets You Can Buy in 2026
All the coolest Marvel LEGO sets you can grab this year, from Ghost Rider to Iron Man Mark III. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-best-lego-marvel-sets
GameStop Makes $55.5 Billion Offer to Buy eBay
GameStop has announced it has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy eBay at $125.00 per share in cash and stock. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/gamestop-makes-555-billion-offer-to-buy-ebay
How 007 First Light's Quips and Quick Wits Make Bond Stand Apart from Agent 47
007 First Light's narrative director Martin Emborg reveals how IO Interactive turned Bond's unique, charming approach to spy craft into a gameplay system. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/how-007-first-lights-quips-and-quick-wits-make-bond-stand-apart-from-agent-47
Mortal Kombat (1995) Flashback Review
1995's Mortal Kombat movie may not be great cinema, but it is two hours of impressive martial arts, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa’s exceptional performance as Shang Tsung, and the head-bumping riff of Techno Syndrome. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1995-flashback-review
Xbox's Shiny New Logo Available Today as a Dynamic Background, And More
Xbox's recently-refreshed logo will become available today as a dynamic background, and also launch as both a profile background and a gamer pic on Xbox consoles. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/xboxs-shiny-new-logo-available-today-as-a-dynamic-background-and-more
Dungeon Crawler Carl: Matt Dinniman Interview and Exclusive "A Parade of Horribles" Excerpt
Author Matt Dinniman teases a god-tier climax of the Dungeon Crawler Carl books and shares an exclusive excerpt of his new book in the series, "A Parade of Horribles". Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/dungeon-crawler-carl-matt-dinniman-interview-parade-of-horribles-excerpt
GTA 6 Could Learn a Few Lessons From Bully, Rockstar’s Schoolyard Gem
With rumours of GTA 6's map being over twice the size of GTA 5's, Rockstar could learn some lessons from its 2006 masterpiece Bully about restraint and quality over quantity. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-could-learn-a-few-lessons-from-bully-rockstars-schoolyard-gem
Disney Debuts New Avengers: Doomsday Trailer at CinemaCon 2026
I saw the new Avengers: Doomsday trailer from Disney. The visuals look absolutely stunning - the epic battle scenes, the sweeping cosmic backdrops, the intensity of the heroes' expressions. It's clear Marvel is pulling out all the stops for this one. However, the premise seems pretty dark and ominous. "Doomsday"? The Avengers need to face their greatest challenge yet, but wiping out the entire universe feels a little excessive, even for a superhero blockbuster. It will be interesting to see how they handle that kind of high-stakes conflict without it feeling like pure doom and gloom. The final shot of Iron Man seemingly turning against his teammates is a major twist that's bound to shake things up. It's both dreading and eager to see how that plays out. Overall, I'm cautiously optimistic, but Disney has piqued my interest with this first look. Can't wait to see more. https://www.ign.com/articles/disney-debuts-new-avengers-doomsday-trailer-at-cinemacon-2026
The Pitt Season 2 Finale: "9:00 PM" Review
The season 2 finale of The Pitt is a satisfying conclusion, despite the series losing some momentum in the home stretch. The episode, titled "9:00 PM," sees the characters navigating the aftermath of the events from earlier in the season. While the pacing may have dragged at times, the finale manages to tie up loose ends and provide a sense of closure. The writing is still sharp, and the performances from the cast remain compelling. I'm a bit mixed on the finale. On one hand, I'm glad the show was able to deliver a fairly cohesive ending to the season. However, I can't help but feel that the overall narrative lost some of its earlier momentum and urgency. There were moments that felt a bit uneven or rushed. Still, the finale is worth a watch for fans of the series. I'm curious to hear what others thought of the season 2 conclusion. Did you find it a satisfying end, or did you share my sense that the show lost some of its steam? Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-pitt-season-2-finale-900-pm-review-recap