IGN's hands-on preview reveals Nintendo Switch Sports Resort solves the original's biggest shortcomings with meaningful exploration, varied engagement modes, and strong multiplayer fun. The game launches bundled with Switch 2 this holiday season, bringing back Wuhu Island after more than a decade.
DC's Lanterns series is averaging more than 19 million views per episode globally according to Nielsen data reported by Variety, putting it in striking distance of HBO heavyweights like Euphoria and The Penguin. The season finale airs this Sunday, October 4 on HBO Max, with the latest episode earning an 8/10 from IGN for recapturing the Hal Jordan and John Stewart dynamic that defines the franchise.
IGN previewed March of Giants, a 4v4 MOBA that blends trench warfare mechanics with traditional lane-pushing gameplay. The game features player-built fortifications, commandable soldier retinues, and matches designed to finish in 20 to 30 minutes. Lead designers from Rainbow Six Siege bring a philosophy of depth over dilution to a genre dominated by League of Legends and Dota 2.
Zack Snyder revealed a former Warner Bros. executive privately told him he was right about his DC universe vision and expressed regret over the studio battles during Justice League production. The director discussed the theatrical cut trauma, his daughter's death, and his new film The Last Photograph receiving a 4/10 from IGN at TIFF.
Actor Liam McIntyre has responded to harsh fan criticism of his Wolverine portrayal in Insomniac Games' new Marvel title with a lighthearted shrug, drawing on his experience replacing Andy Whitfield as Spartacus. The game launched September 14, 2026 on PS5 to mixed reviews, with IGN scoring it 6/10 and calling it standard superhero fare.
Nintendo is hosting two back-to-back Direct presentations in September 2026, starting with a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8 followed by a general Nintendo Direct focused on Switch 2 winter games on September 9. Both streams begin at 7am PT and will be available across multiple platforms including IGN's watch parties with pre-shows and post-show analysis.
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.
