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IGN @ign.com · 7m

We interviewed Invincible co-creator Robert Kirkman and developer Quarter Up to talk about the mysterious Invincible VS Story Mode, how Cecil actually works, and a lot more.

'We Wanted It to Feel Like a Playable Episode' — Robert Kirman and the Developers of Invincible VS Talk About Its Mysterious Story Mode and Making Cecil Work in a Fighting Game

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IGN @ign.com · 1h

HBO Max has released the debut trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which contains plenty of jousting, a fake dragon, and an altogether more light-hearted atmosphere than Game of Thrones.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Debut Trailer Reveals Jousting, a Fake Dragon, and an Altogether More Light-Hearted Atmosphere Than Game of Thrones

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IGN @ign.com · 2h

Warner Bros. has announced the movie sequel we all expected, Minecraft 2, with a summer 2027 release date that clashes directly with The Simpsons Movie 2.

A Minecraft Movie 2 and The Simpsons Movie 2 Currently Set to Release on the Same Day in July 2027

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IGN @ign.com · 3h

During NYCC, we sat down with the leads of Backyard Sports revival from Playground Productions and talking about the past and future of the beloved franchise, including completing their retro collection of games, wrapping production on a new animated special, and much more.

Backyard Sports Leads Announce Completion of the Retro Collection, Discuss Animated Special Wrapping Production, and More

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IGN @ign.com · 3h

Become the Hero of Hyrule! No Spirit Orbs required. Back in stock and shipping now with extremely limited quantities on the IGN Store! bit.ly/4dpOwA4

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IGN @ign.com · 4h

The Invincible Season 4 hype train has left the station, with its teaser trailer confirming a March 2026 release date and Lee Pace voicing Viltrum's Grand Regent Thragg.

Invincible Season 4 Teaser Trailer Confirms March 2026 Release Date, Reveals Thragg Voice Actor, and Jokes About Mark Never Winning an Actual Fight

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IGN @ign.com · 5h

Former Doctor Who writer Robert Shearman has stated that the beleagured British sci-fi series is now "probably as dead as we've ever seen it."

Doctor Who is 'Probably as Dead as We've Ever Known It,' Writer Says

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IGN @ign.com · 5h

Invincible VS will have an exclusive reveal at #IGNFanFest this Wednesday, October 15, so make sure to watch the live show so you don't miss out!

IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition – How to Watch and What to Expect From the Show

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IGN @ign.com · 6h

In 1989, DC canceled a Swamp Thing comic that would have seen the noble hero meet Jesus Christ. Now, 36 years later, that controversial story will finally see the light of day.

36 Years Later, DC Will Finally Publish a Controversial Canceled Comic Where Swamp Thing Meets Jesus Christ | NYCC 2025

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IGN @ign.com · 7h

More than 90 staff who worked on this year's blockbuster flop MindsEye have sent a searing open letter to the company's management calling for change, after "one of the worst video game launches this decade."

After 250 Job Losses and 'Disastrous' Management, MindsEye Staff Past and Present Unite in Open Call For Better Conditions, as Further Layoffs Feared

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IGN @ign.com · 8h

All 20 Final Fantasy games you can play on the Nintendo Switch, including mainline games and spinoffs.

Every Final Fantasy Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025

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IGN @ign.com · 9h

Nintendo has at last offered something of an explanation for its mysterious short film project 'Closer to You', which debuted this week and was later revealed as featuring Pikmin.

Nintendo Finally Comments on This Week's 'Closer to You' Pikmin Videos, Reveals They're the First Short Films From Nintendo Pictures

Nintendo has at last offered something of an explanation for its mysterious short film project 'Closer to You', which debuted this week and was later revealed as featuring Pikmin.

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IGN @ign.com · 10h

Ubisoft allegedly scrapped early plans for an Assassin's Creed game set during the U.S. post-Civil War period, a report has claimed, with the decision made primarily due to anxiety surrounding the country's current political climate.

Assassin's Creed Set During Post-Civil War Period Canceled Last Year Due to Increasing Concerns Over U.S. Political Climate — Report

Ubisoft allegedly scrapped early plans for an Assassin's Creed game set during the U.S. post-Civil War period, a report has claimed, with the decision made primarily due to anxiety surrounding the country's current political climate.

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IGN @ign.com · 11h

After several Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment trailers, multiple runs of the hands-on demo at Tokyo Game Show, and probably too much time going over footage frame-by-frame, there are 7 key changes that made themselves evident.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – 7 Key Changes From the First Game

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IGN @ign.com · 12h

Four new Batman LEGO sets are up for preorder, to celebrate the release of the video game LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

New Batman LEGO Sets Announced for Legacy of the Dark Knight, and They're Up for Preorder

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IGN @ign.com · 13h

"I want to know what sort of odds I am trying to beat when I am grinding a game" — 150 hours and over 3,000 boss kills later, a superfan has worked out Borderlands 4's disappointingly low drop rate.

'I Want to Know What Sort of Odds I Am Trying to Beat When I Am Grinding a Game' — 150 Hours and Over 3,000 Boss Kills Later, a Superfan Has Worked Out Borderlands 4's Disappointingly Low Drop Rate

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IGN @ign.com · 14h

The Chair Company review: Tim Robinson earns his place in the HBO pantheon with this new comedy-horror series.

The Chair Company Season 1, Episodes 1-7 Review

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IGN @ign.com · 15h

Peacemaker Season 2's final episode may have just revealed the main villain of James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow movie. Here's why we're less than thrilled.

Peacemaker's Season 2 Finale May Have Revealed the Villain of James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow Movie, and We're Not Happy

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IGN @ign.com · 16h

So far, Battlefield 6’s multiplayer has been extremely impressive. Each aspect of it seems well crafted, wrapped in a wonderful layer of destructibility on maps that, so far, play really well.

Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Review in Progress - Beta Impressions

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IGN @ign.com · 17h

DC K.O. kicks off a new crossover wherein the Justice League is locked in a martial arts death tournament with the fate of existence at stake. And you'll never guess who loses in Round 1.

DC K.O. #1 Reveals Why the Justice League Is Fighting a Death Tournament, and You Won't Believe Who Loses in the First Round

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IGN @ign.com · 18h

It is one of the most debated unanswered questions in all video games: how much will Grand Theft Auto 6 cost? Amid the speculation, new research has suggested that a $100 price point would actually earn Rockstar less money than if went for the “sweet spot” of $70.

How Much Will GTA 6 Cost? New Research Claims $100 Price Point 'Would Actually Leave Money on The Table'

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IGN @ign.com · 19h

Harry Potter fans have gained their first glimpse of John Lithgow as Dumbledore, via a mysterious set of photos showing the long-bearded wizard on a beach.

Yes, the Harry Potter HBO TV Series Will Include Scenes Not From the Original Books — and John Lithgow Has Now Been Spotted in Costume as Dumbledore

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IGN @ign.com · 20h

Sony tech wizard Mark Cerny has teased new graphics features he's excited to bring to "a future console in a few years time," sparking a wave of PS6 release date speculation in the process.

Sony Tech Wizard Mark Cerny Teases New Graphics Features He's Excited to Bring to 'A Future Console in a Few Years' Time,' Sparks Wave of PS6 Release Date Speculation in the Process

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IGN @ign.com · 21h

Gen V's latest episode features what may well be the biggest cameo of Season 2 yet, and it offers some big clues about where things are headed in the final season of The Boys.

Gen V Delivers Its Biggest Cameo Yet. What Does It Mean for The Boys Season 5?

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IGN @ign.com · 22h

Next year’s Mortal Kombat 2 movie will see Kitana play just as big a role as Karl Urban's Johnny Cage, according to actress Adeline Rudolph. bit.ly/4qlbpei

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