This is an IGN opinion piece from Charlie Lopresto, who believes that love can bloom, even on a battlefield. He first encountered Metal Gear Solid on a demo disc from Pizza Hut and has since completed three hundred missions in VR– the kind that’s indistinguishable from the real thing. Like Old Snake, Metal Gear Solid … Read more
You might think that the person behind some of the most grueling ideas in games would have an air of villainy behind him. In actuality, Hidetaka Miyazaki is just a chill guy. The president of FromSoftware and director of its many games (Elden Ring, Bloodborne, etc.) is more interested in honing his own ideas and … Read more
In one of the most bonkers collaborations in gaming history, Yujiro Hanma is coming to Tekken 8 early next year. His reveal at Combo Breaker 2026 set off an avalanche of memes and speculation, leaving fans equal parts hopeful and terrified that he’ll be just as strong in the game as he is in the … Read more
It’s somewhat sobering to think that the Mafia franchise is nearly a quarter of a century old. Many of the people who make the games have been working on it for even longer. What began life in 2002 with the release of Illusion Softworks’ Mafia has become a significant franchise for publisher 2K. And, like … Read more
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is, on one hand, a demanding action game built around intense boss fights. On the other, it’s surprisingly forgiving when it comes to mowing down regular enemies, letting you dispatch them almost however you like. Those two seemingly contradictory philosophies coexist throughout the game, often overlapping in ways that make … Read more
The Elder Scrolls Online is undergoing some setbacks as a result of Xbox’s recent reset and associated layoffs. There has been a lot of speculation over the future of ESO for about a month now, and the team behind the game has stepped forward to clear the air. In a new blog post from game … Read more
From the D-Day landing that opened Medal of Honor: Frontline to the Battle of the Bulge that capped off the American campaign in the original Call of Duty, it feels like videogames have already told and retold most of the major conflicts that occurred during the second world war. However, while players have previously stepped … Read more
Giants Software and Straight4 Studios have launched a new, free DLC pack alongside a “significant new update” for Project Motor Racing. Update 2.1 includes a total rebuild of the handling model for the GT3 and GT4 categories, Alpha triple-screen support on PC, and more. The ‘Aussie Rivals’ pack brings one of the greatest rivalries in … Read more
Speaking with IGN as part of our IGN30 Icon Series, Guillermo del Toro opened up about his favorite games — and while he gushed about many, one definitely stood out from the rest. It’s no secret that Guillermo del Toro is a die-hard gamer. He’s spoken at length about his favorite titles, most recently retweeting … Read more
There’s a chance that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation may not have a physical edition, but the director of the game is actively pushing to avoid that. When speaking with GamesRadardirector Naoki Hamaguchi was asked about the state of physical games and whether or not Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will receive a physical disc. Given the … Read more