Keeping up with the deluge of trailer drops is a near-impossible task. The watch list never shortens, digital Sisyphus. To cut through the noise and turn the slog of keeping up with the neatest-looking stuff, I’m starting this column with the goal of collecting the most notable video game, movie, and TV show trailers from the past week (or so), in no particular order. I’ll (mostly) avoid…
Marvel's Wolverine: 6 Comics to Read to Prepare for the Game
August 24, 2026
Marvel’s Wolverine may well be the most hotly anticipated game release of 2026 that isn’t GTA VI. After three excellent Spider-Man games from Insomniac, we’re finally getting the chance to pop some adamantium claws and slice and dice our way through endless hordes of…
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 has just dropped to a new low price of $34.99 at Amazon, while the PlayStation 5 version has fallen even further, hitting just $19.99, also a record low.
If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to revisit Rebirth, particularly…
Delta Reign is the sixth set in the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution line, set to be released on November 6, 2026. This expansion marks the return of Mega Rayquaza for the first time since XY—Ancient Origins and XY—Roaring Skies expansions were released in 2015.
I, personally, can’t wait for this one. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful ETBs put out for a long time, and I’m not…
I Played Halo 2 Before the Rest of the World and Almost Reported the Abrupt Ending as a Bug
August 21, 2026
This is an IGN opinion piece from Ryan McCaffrey, who worked at Official Xbox Magazine from 2002-2012 during the original Xbox and Xbox 360 era before joining IGN, where he remains “the Xbox guy.” In the run-up to Xbox’s 25th anniversary, he’ll be sharing his…
Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in 2026
August 21, 2026
Finding Pokémon cards in 2026 is just as hard as it’s ever been, especially at MSRP. Between Ascended Heroes being what feels like the most popular we’ve seen since Destined Rivals, and the burden of the 30th Anniversary set fast approaching, Pokémon…
GTA 6 Leak Forces Stop Killing Games Movement to Distance Itself From Hacker Manifesto
August 20, 2026
The Stop Killing Games movement has distanced itself from the manifesto published by the alleged group behind last night’s GTA 6 leak, and cast doubt on their motivations.
Yesterday, two videos showing apparent GTA 6 gameplay, and an image reportedly of the complete map, hit the internet. The assets contain a watermark that advertises a cryptocurrency and a website that reportedly belong to a…
Subnautica 2 gets its Buddy system update today, August 19. It adds a number of new features revolving around multiplayer in the underwater survival and crafting game.
In a new video, creative director Anthony Gallegos ran through everything players can expect from the co-op…
This is an IGN opinion piece from Ryan McCaffrey, who worked at Official Xbox Magazine from 2002-2012 during the original Xbox and Xbox 360 era before joining IGN, where he remains “the Xbox guy.” In the run-up to Xbox’s 25th anniversary, he’ll be sharing his…
Do Not Boycott GTA 6, Fired Rockstar Workers Tell Fans: 'There’s a Better Way to Support Us and Hold Rockstar to Account'
August 19, 2026
The first Rockstar workers who are embroiled in a legal battle with the company have told fans they shouldn’t boycott GTA 6 to protest on their behalf.
With GTA 6 due out in November, and the final hearing of the workers’ proceedings against Rockstar set to begin in Glasgow next month, the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) asked backers to buy T-shirts to help fund the legal…
