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…
Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in 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…
Gmail offers fully encrypted email. But better alternatives exist
Email that only your recipient can read—sounds like a great idea for sensitive messages, right? Especially if you could have that within Gmail. Technically, you can. Google does offer full end-to-end encryption…
Best Buy’s 60th Anniversary Sale Has Some Great TCG Deals
Best Buy has a massive sale on for its 60th birthday right now, and that includes a tidy selection of trading card game deals that are worth checking out. But, just to…
Mass Effect 5 and BioWare’s Future Uncertain Following Buyout, Former EA Manager Now Says
A former EA manager has cast doubt on whether Mass Effect 5 will survive the company’s recent $55 billion takeover. The long-awaited next installment in BioWare’s beloved sci-fi series has been in…
Yujiro Hanma in Tekken 8: How Do You Balance a Character Famous for Never Losing a Fight?
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…
Resident Evil Requiem on PS5 Drops to a New Low Price at Amazon and Best Buy of $54
Resident Evil Requiem saw a great discount during this year’s Prime Day sale event when physical versions hit $56. However, in a nice little surprise between sale events, its PS5 copy is…
Former Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Joins VS Studio, Re-Teams With Tekken Veteran Katsuhiro Harada
Former Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda has announced he has joined newly established developer VS Studio, the Tokyo-based, SNK-owned outfit that was founded in May 2026 by former Tekken producer and director…
This $54.99 deal gets you MS Office 2024 without the cloud strings attached
TL;DR: Skip the cloud and the subscription — Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is a one-time $54.99 purchase, down from $249.99, with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint included. Most productivity software now wants to live in the cloud,…
Stunning Black Myth: Zhong Kui Gameplay Trailer Gives Us a Closer Look at the New Protagonist, Combat, and a Truly Impressive Parry
Game Science has released a 15-minute gameplay trailer for its Black Myth: Wukong follow-up, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. It gives us a closer look at the new protagonist, combat, and the world,…