IGN has compiled every Nintendo exclusive reviewed at 8 or above on Switch 2, with Donkey Kong Bananza earning the platform's first 10/10. The 3D platformer beats out Zelda upgrades, a new Splatoon RPG, and Mario Kart World for the top spot.
Amazon-owned retailer Woot is offering Sonic x Shadow Generations for a single dollar to first-time shoppers who apply the promo code HELLOTEN at checkout. The deal also drops Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to $8 on Nintendo Switch, with free shipping for Amazon Prime members. Both titles earned strong reviews from IGN and represent some of the best Sonic releases in years.
X-Men fans are buzzing over Samara Weaving's casting as Emma Frost in the upcoming Marvel reboot, but the excitement doubled when past interviews resurfaced showing the actress is a dedicated gamer who travels with her PS5 and dominates in Mortal Kombat as Kitana. The Ready or Not star revealed her gaming habits in a March 2024 IGN interview and a June 2026 Polygon Shelf Quest episode, sparking jokes and speculation across social media.
Nintendo Switch 2 consoles have dropped to £364 at Amazon UK thanks to a checkout discount, while Marvel's Wolverine preorders sit at £57.99 at Smyths. IGN's Robert Anderson warns UK buyers to act fast before a potential price increase mirrors the $50 US hike coming in September.
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.
