2K has revealed that it will be fundamentally changing how its Ringside Pass works in WWE 2K26 following widespread criticism from the community.
Ever since the new battle pass system was revealed for this year’s 2K wrestling release, players had expressed concerns over how it would replace the traditional six DLC packs that they’d come to expect — the crux of the issue being that it would…
Rec Room — the virtual reality social club where you play games, hang out in the locker room, customize your appearance, and party with friends — is shutting down on its 10th anniversary.
Despite reaching over 150 million players and offering VR games like Paintball…
Disney Reportedly Keen on Buying Fortnite Developer Epic Games, But Waiting for Right Moment
April 1, 2026
Disney executives are reportedly keen on fully buying Fortnite developer Epic Games at some point.
The claim comes from veteran tech reporter Alex Heath, via The Town podcast, who said that senior executives were waiting for the right moment to make a bid for the metaverse…
InZOI Boss Reflects on Year 1: 'The Sims Has Been the Biggest for 3 Decades, and I Think I Have Figured Out Why'
March 31, 2026
InZOI, PUBG maker Krafton’s competitor to The Sims, launched a year ago in early access form, and at a recent Q&A session at the studio’s Seoul office, IGN learned all about the struggles and successes of its first 12 months. It’s fair to say it’s been an eye-opening experience for the developer, especially Head of inZOI Studio Hyungjun “Kjun” Kim.
“Life sim games are difficult to…
Resident Evil Requiem Fans Use Photo Mode to Examine Another Possible Code Veronica Easter Egg
March 31, 2026
Resident Evil fans think they’ve found yet another hint at a Code Veronica remake, hidden within the recently-launched Requiem.
Using the newly-added photo mode in Resident Evil Requiem, players have examined the Wrenwood Hotel’s guest register, which can be glimpsed in…
The design director of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has refuted claims of “skill-based damage” after a new Sony patent suggested plans to dynamically adjust player skills — both up and down — for “an even playing field” during cross-platform play.
The patent…
Resident Evil’s unofficial lore master has weighed in with his thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, which adds a sizable new chapter filled with story revelations to Capcom’s veteran horror franchise.
If you aren’t aware of TheBatman, you should be. The architect of an exhaustive timeline document that charts all Resident Evil lore (beginning around 4.5 billion years ago), TheBatman seems to…
Pokémon Go Adding Item That Automatically Throws Pokéballs and Spins Stops, Helping to Play the Game For You
March 30, 2026
Pokémon Go is planning to add an in-game item that automatically catches Pokémon, without you having to lift a finger.
Mention of a new Explorer Gadget item has popped up in the game’s code, datamined by the ever-reliable PokeMiners. “A gadget that automatically…
You can’t suplex a giant gorilla.
A nonsense statement in almost any game except Crimson Desert. But Pearl Abyss’ open-world romp combines one of the broadest combat systems ever – you can clothesline enemies, body slam them, punch them, kick them, shield bash and…
The Pokémon Company Is Already Considering a Future Where the Total Number of Pocket Monsters Available Hits 'Maybe 10,000'
March 27, 2026
The Pokémon Company is already considering a future where the total number of pocket monsters available hits “maybe 10,000.”
At the time of writing, the Pokémon franchise extends to 1,025 species — including the three new starter creatures already unveiled for next year’s Switch 2 games Pokémon Winds and Waves. That’s a lot, though that total rises far further if you include the…
