IGN's preview of Agefield High: Rock the School delivers a scathing assessment after six missions, calling the game unpolished, uninspired, and flat. Developer Refugium Games aims for Bully's crown but lands closer to a hollow nostalgia act with buggy physics, repetitive NPC dialogue, and minigames ripped from other titles. The game releases August 12.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is now available on PVOD platforms following a theatrical run that grossed $344 million against a $165 million budget. The film marks the lowest-grossing live-action Star Wars movie to date and earned mixed reviews, with IGN giving it a 5/10 and Rotten Tomatoes settling at 60%.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless PC Gaming Controller delivers premium features like Hall Effect switches and a 1,000Hz polling rate for just $29.99, with the lavender model currently discounted to $23.99. IGN commerce manager Eric Song calls it arguably the best controller at that price point, outperforming options costing three times as much.
The Andromeda Insights gaming PC, equipped with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, is now available at Walmart for $1,499, a significant drop from its next lowest price of $1,900. This 4K-capable system also features an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Rated 10/10 by IGN, the Radeon RX 9070 XT outperforms the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in several benchmarks.
The Crew Motorfest, an open-world racer, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, priced at $49.99, with a physical release via Nintendo's Game-Key Card, which includes a download code. Originally released in September 2023, the game received a 7/10 from IGN, praising its style but criticizing its smaller map, underwhelming multiplayer, and pervasive microtransactions. This Switch 2 port seems timely for Nintendo fans seeking an alternative to Mario Kart World.
Forza Horizon 6, a "Masterpiece" as reviewed by IGN, just got more immersive with a 56% discount on the Logitech G29 Racing Wheel and Pedal Set for PC, now $145. This refurbished deal includes a 1-year warranty and outperforms its Xbox counterpart, the G920. Perfect for exploring Forza Horizon 6's Japan-set open world with 550 cars and dozens of challenges.
The Andromeda Insights gaming PC, equipped with AMD's powerful Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, is now available at Walmart for $1,499 with free shipping, a significant discount from its next lowest price of $1,750. This 4K-ready system also features an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, 16GB of DDR5-6000MHz RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The Radeon RX 9070 XT, notably, received a perfect 10/10 score from IGN, outperforming the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in several benchmarks.
Forza Horizon 6, despite its full launch being days away, has already achieved remarkable success on Steam through its Premium Edition early access, attracting a peak of over 172,000 players. This surpasses its predecessor's launch numbers, indicating a strong appetite for the game's Japan-inspired open-world racing experience. With a perfect 10/10 review score from IGN, labeling it a "masterpiece," anticipation for the full launch on May 19 is high.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 embraces intentional difficulty, a design choice that may deter some players seeking smooth experiences. With its excellent melee combat and exceptional story, the game earns a 9/10 from IGN. Warhorse Studios accepts the risk of losing players for the sake of its unique approach.
