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Xbox's Shiny New Logo Available Today as a Dynamic Background, And More

Tom Phillips — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:44:11 +0000

Cross play.

Xbox's recently-refreshed logo will become available today as a dynamic background, and also launch as both a profile background and a gamer pic on Xbox consoles.

Newly-installed Xbox boss Asha Sharma announced the rollout this morning, following the logo's initial reveal last month.

Seemingly by design, the shinier, more …

GTA 6 Could Learn a Few Lessons From Bully, Rockstar’s Schoolyard Gem

Tim Brinkhof — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

While the next trip to Vice City will be bigger in size, it should think smaller to guarantee quality.

Everyone has their own expectations for Grand Theft Auto 6. While many hope it will live up to the dizzying standards set by GTA 5 and Read Dead Redemption 2, I’d actually like the next installment in the franchise to be less like recent hits and more like GTA …

Resident Evil Movie Trailer Included a Familiar Easter Egg You Probably Missed

Tom Phillips — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:59:23 +0000

Thyme for a recap.

The first trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie might not have featured Leon S. Kennedy, but something familiar could still be spotted — if you looked very carefully.

In an exclusive trailer breakdown video for IGN, Cregger himself highlighted several nods to the original Resident Evil games included …

X-Factor Returns in Exclusive X-Men '97: Season Two Comic Preview

Jesse Schedeen — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

With the X-Men gone, another mutant team will fill the void.

While we're still waiting for confirmation of a release date for the second season of the animated series X-Men '97, we do know that Marvel Comics will debut the prelude comic X-Men '97: Season Two in June. That book is designed to bridge the gap between seasons of the show, …

Subnautica 2 Release Date Announcement Forces Outbound Dev to Bring Its Game Launch Forward

Vikki Blake — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:43:38 +0000

There's always a bigger fish.

With Subnautica 2 finally getting its May 14 early access release date, it seems Steam's most-wishlisted game has joined the ranks of hits like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Slay the Spire 2 by sending some games with the same launch date scrambling to …

Fake AI 'Leak' Trailers Are Filling the Avengers: Doomsday Void — and Misleading Fans

Wesley Yin-Poole — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:31:49 +0000

Fantastic.

As the wait goes on for Marvel to release the Avengers: Doomsday trailer recently shown behind closed doors at CinemaCon, people are filling the void by making trailers of their own, using online descriptions of the official trailer to generate fake AI approximations of what to expect.

Clips of fake …

Disney Reportedly Expects Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office Opening Lower Than Solo: A Star Wars Story

Tom Phillips — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:50:45 +0000

So low?

Disney has reportedly tempered expectations for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is currently tracking to open lower than box office bomb Solo: A Star Wars Story.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, internal Disney estimates place the movie as debuting to an $80 million box office …

The Outer Worlds Is Getting Grenades, Nearly 7 Years After It Came Out

Vikki Blake — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:32:11 +0000

Original base game will soon be removed from storefronts and replaced with The Spacer's Choice Edition.

Surprise! Seven years after it launched — and almost six months after its sequel was released — The Outer Worlds is getting grenades.

Developer Obsidian confirmed it would "be pushing a couple of updates to The Outer Worlds" in a detailed post on Steam — …

Are The Expanse and Exodus The True Heirs to Mass Effect?

IGN Pakistan — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Mass Effect fans, rejoice! There are three major contenders for Shepard's helmet currently on their way. Alongside the actual next Mass Effect, we have Exodus from ex-BioWare devs, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a very BioWare-esque take on the popular Amazon Prime series. But which one of these really has the juice, the full warp core required to impress fans of the now classic Mass Effect trilogy? Well, it's difficult to day having only played a short beta of one of them, but here's a full analysis of what we know about each project and its likelihood to deliver the space goods. Mass Effect 5 release date isn't confirmed but it's believed to be headed our way in 2028, meanwhile The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and Exodus are both planned to release in Q1 of next year, meaning Mass Effect fans will be eating very well over the next couple of years and may even be spoiled for choice. But is The Expanse like Mass Effect? And is Exodus a Mass Effect game? Will they release on next gen consoles such as the PS6?If you'd like to see more of Jim's video features, check out The Trinca Perspective playlist!

Are The Expanse and Exodus The True Heirs to Mass Effect?

Jim Trinca — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000

How Many Mass Effects Do You Need?

Typical. You wait ages for a new Mass Effect and then three come along at once. Well, not quite, but there are three major contenders for Shepard’s helmet in various stages of production right now. Alongside the actual next Mass Effect from the studio currently calling itself BioWare, …

Don’t Expect Product Placement in GTA 6 — the CEO of Take-Two Says It Won't Do Real World Brand Partnerships Because 'All the Brands Are Made Up'

Wesley Yin-Poole — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:58 +0000

Can it.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is poised to become the biggest entertainment launch of all-time, potentially even the best-selling game ever. So you’d think there would be a huge opportunity for Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two to make millions of dollars from in-game product placement. But it sounds like …

Netflix The Crown Prequel Reportedly Greenlit in $500 Million Deal

Tom Phillips — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:52:06 +0000

Mint.

Netflix has reportedly agreed a $500 million deal for a prequel to The Crown, that will follow the British royal family following the death of Queen Victoria.

The new series will once again written by The Crown mastermind Peter Morgan, The Telegraph has stated, and will dramatize …

Forza Horizon 6’s Multiplayer Suite is Called Horizon Play

Luke Reilly — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:48:42 +0000

Spec racing, drift championships, and more on offer.

Playground Games has published a glimpse at Forza Horizon 6’s multiplayer suite, which is dubbed ‘Horizon Play.’

A social post from the studio today explained that Horizon Play will be Forza Horizon 6’s “go-to suite for multiplayer game modes” and will feature returning events like battle royale-inspired The …

Homelander Actor Antony Starr Won't Say Which Series Finale Left Him Scratching His Head Because It Didn't Kill Anyone, but Everyone Knows the Show He's Talking About

Wesley Yin-Poole — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:34:29 +0000

Here's a thing.

Homelander actor Antony Starr has addressed concern that The Boys may join the growing list of controversial TV show endings by insisting it won't conclude like a recent series finale that failed to kill anyone.

In an interview with Wired, Starr said that he truly believes it’s …

Marvel Star Evangeline Lilly Slams Disney for 'Disgusting' Layoffs, Blames AI

Tom Phillips — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:51:21 +0000

"The people who built the power you are now using to throw them away."

Outspoken Marvel star Evangeline Lilly has slammed Disney for its recent round of layoffs, which reportedly left 1,000 staff out of work.

Last month, job losses were reported at Marvel offices in both New York and Burbank and throughout the company's comics, TV and film production. In particular, Marvel's …

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Devs Answered Fan Questions on Reddit and Inevitably Most Were About AI

Vikki Blake — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:48:27 +0000

"It gives us the opportunity to clear the air."

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II developer Warhorse Studios came under fire during a reddit AMA in which fans repeatedly questioned the team on its use of generative AI after it allegedly dismissed a translator to cut costs.

In March, former Warhorse translator Max Hejtmánek took to reddit to …

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Patch 13 Screenshots

IGN Pakistan — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:26:02 +0000

Toy Story 5 Features Taylor Swift, Fans Believe, After Popstar Posts Now-Pulled Countdown Teaser

Tom Phillips — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:11:39 +0000

Knock on Woody.

A countdown teaser with Toy Story 5 branding has been published — then quickly pulled — from Taylor Swift's website, leaving fans certain the popstar is somehow involved in the film.

Swifties spotted the 48-hour countdown go live last night, and quickly recognised the iconic cloud wallpaper background from Andy's …

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Has Done So Well, Live Support Has Been Officially Extended Into a Third Year

Wesley Yin-Poole — Fri, 01 May 2026 08:09:57 +0000

The Emperor provides.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 live support has been officially extended into a third year, publisher Focus Entertainment has announced.

The news comes after the explosive third-person action game hit a hugely impressive 12 million players, two years after its 2024 launch. “Lately, our updates have been very well received …

Everything New to Stream on Peacock Premium This Month

Jacob Kienlen — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

It's a whole bloody affair.

Peacock's streaming lineup for May features a new original series as well as the streaming debut of a Quentin Tarantino masterpiece. Before either of those releases, though, there's a slew of great movies being added to the platform starting on May 1. Whether you're into sci-fi, adventure, fantasy, or rom-coms, …

Battlefield Movie Creates Bidding War Between Netflix, Sony, and Other Major Studios

Cade Onder — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:55:21 +0000

Hollywood goes to war for Battlefield.

A handful of major Hollywood studios are going to war over the rights for the upcoming Battlefield movie, according to a new report from The Wrap. Five key studios are in a bidding war over the film: Netflix, Warner Bros., Sony, Universal, and Amazon MGM.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Video Review

IGN Pakistan — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:58:40 +0000

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City reviewed by Travis Northup on Meta Quest 3, also available on Steam.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is a buggy, repetitive, and incredibly barebones adventure that mostly fails to capitalize on its extremely awesome premise. The decent parkour system, amusing dialogue, and co-op joy of hanging out with your friends as dorky turtles can be amusing for a bit, but you’ll have to contend with completely lifeless open-world areas, loads of repetitive and sloppy combat and stealth, and quest objectives or other interactions breaking on you constantly. A cooperative TMNT VR game has all the potential in the world of being a truly awesome time, but Empire City only offers an occasional glimpse of what that could actually look like.

Resident Evil Director: 'I Wouldn't Call This a Zombie Movie Necessarily'

Scott Collura, Tom Jorgensen — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:49:59 +0000

Zach Cregger promises that you'll get zombies for sure, but plenty of 'weird creature stuff' too.

With the first trailer of Sony’s upcoming Resident Evil reboot now out in the wild like the T-Virus, infecting fans everywhere, we sat down with director Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons) to break down this first look at the video game adaptation. Along the way, we got …

Man Arrested After Hiding Inside Closed Best Buy Ahead of Pokémon Card Restock

Cade Onder — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:48:41 +0000

Jail time, I choose you!

A man in Pasadena, California, has been arrested after he hid inside a closed Best Buy ahead of a Pokémon card drop.

As reported by NBC Los Angeles, 45-year-old Patrick Keys managed to hide inside a Pasedena Best Buy location after it had closed and was seen …

The Blair Witch Project Reboot Adds Original Actors and Director

Cade Onder — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:32:52 +0000

There's something in the woods...

The Blair Witch Project reboot is moving forward with support from some of the cast and crew behind the original film.

For years, Hollywood has tried to recapture the found-footage horror magic of The Blair Witch Project in different ways. Multiple sequels have been made with little to no success, …

Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Casts WWE Legend Chris Jericho

Cade Onder — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:13:34 +0000

Dexter just made the list.

Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 continues to expand its cast with WWE superstar Chris Jericho.

New set photos spotted by Dexter Daily have confirmed that Chris Jericho will be stepping into the Dexter-verse. Some of the images are spoiler-y, but do indicate that Jericho will be joining the …

Subnautica 2 Finally Gets Early Access Release Date

Cade Onder — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:07:22 +0000

Subnautica 2 is finally releasing.

Subnautica 2 finally has a concrete release date for its early access, and it’s very soon.

Subnautica 2 will enter early access on PC and Xbox Series X|S on May 14, 2026, at 8am PT. The game will cost $29.99, making for a very accessible price point in a crowded …

Even Microsoft Seems to Know Gaming on Windows 11 Isn't Great These Days

Jacqueline Thomas — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:03:13 +0000

Is Microsoft jealous of SteamOS?

It's no secret that gaming on Windows 11 has been a little rough in recent years. Performance and usability problems have been plaguing the OS for a while now, but it seems like Microsoft is finally trying to do something about it.

Microsoft has kicked off an internal initiative …

ABC Renews the Scrubs Revival for Another Season

Jesse Schedeen — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:26:36 +0000

Get ready for Scrubs Season 11.

The good news keeps coming for Scrubs fans. With the first season of the Scrubs revival debuting to strong reviews and high viewership numbers, ABC has opted to renew the series for another season as part of the network's 2026-2027 TV lineup.

The news comes from THR, …

Everything Coming to Netflix in May 2026

Matt Fowler — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Lord of the Flies, ScarJo as an alien, Alfred Molina as an octopus (again?), and more...

Netflix in May means a brand new adaptation of Lord of the Flies, an animated romp starring Oscar-winner Michael B. Jordan, all the Meet the Parents/Fockers flicks (ahead of Focker-in-Law, which releases this November), the second season of Devil May Cry, modern horror classics like Nope and Black Phone 2, …

Everything You Need to Know About the New Star Wars Content in Fortnite

Rachel Weber — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00:44 +0000

New Star Wars themed Fortnite islands have been created

Star Wars Day is nearly here, and to mark the May 4th celebration, Fortnite, Disney and Lucasfilm are teaming up to bring brand new Star Wars games and rewards to Epic's battle royale behemoth. IGN went behind the scenes to find out more about what to expect from the stellar …

FFXIV Director Explains Plans to Sunset PS4 Version, Estimated to Last Through Patch 8.3

Michael Higham — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:44:53 +0000

"You got two years to save up for a PlayStation 5!"

As part of a wide-ranging keynote presentation at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida announced that the PlayStation 4 version of FFXIV will be phased out in the coming years.

Yoshida emphasized that the next expansion, Evercold (which is due January 2027 along with Patch …

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - Official 'Don't Touch the Missile Battery Switch' Clip

IGN Pakistan — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:38:50 +0000

Check out the 'Don't Touch the Missile Battery Switch' Clip for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, the theatrical continuation of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian distributed by Lucasfilm. Grogu attempts to save the day by manning the controls in a heated chase in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, in theaters on May 22.Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, and more. The film is directed by Jon Favreau and written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and George Lucas. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu will be released in theaters on May 22.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Will See Return of Whaling, Legendary Ships

Tom Phillips — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:10:07 +0000

"As brutal as ever to fight."

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced developers have confirmed a raft of returning features for Ubisoft's popular pirate game remake, such as whaling, bell diving, legendary ships and bar games — and revealed several new additions, such as the ability to put your pirate ship on autopilot.

The …

Subnautica 2 Screenshots

IGN Pakistan — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:46:36 +0000

XGIMI Is Offering 50% Off its New Flagship Titan Noir 4K Projector If You Back it on Kickstarter

Eric Song — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Ships in June.

Back in October of 2025, XGIMI released its Titan 4K projector to rave reviews. This projector offered the perfect trifecta of brightness, contrast ratio, and sharpness at a price that was competitive with the competition.

Now in April of 2026, XGIMI has opened up preorders on Kickstarter for the spiritual successor …

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Review

Travis Northup — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:24:29 +0000

This empty shell of an adventure falls short of realizing the awesome potential of being the turtle bros in VR.

Running around a big city as you and your buds fight off ninjas, annihilate slices of pizza, and leap from rooftop to rooftop sounds like a perfect premise for a VR game, so it’s a pretty big bummer to see such a radical idea miss the mark in Teenage Mutant …

Roblox Announces New AI-Powered Graphics Overhaul, and Fans Aren't Happy

Cade Onder — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:20:01 +0000

Roblox is embracing AI, much to the dismay of fans.

Roblox is embracing AI to radically overhaul the look of the game, though some fans aren’t happy with it.

Roblox has been around for 20 years, and has only grown in popularity with age. It is a dominant force of entertainment for younger gamers, especially since players are empowered …

The Xbox Ally X's Fancy Upscaling Tech Is Available to Xbox Insiders Today

Jacqueline Thomas — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Scale it up.

When the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X was first announced, one of its biggest promised features was AutoSR, or automatic super resolution. And now, almost seven months after the handheld launched, the feature will be available to Windows insiders today.

AutoSR functions similarly to Nvidia's DLSS or AMD's …

Everything Coming to Disney+ in May 2026

Blythe Dujardin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:49:20 +0000

All things must come to an end.

A new month, a new batch of releases on all of your go-to streaming services. May will ring in some big finales on Disney+, with season-ending episodes for both Daredevil: Born Again and Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord. It's not all finales, though. The streamer will also premiere the new …