Video game review outlet IGN is facing major backlash after awarding the controversial game Mixtape a rare perfect 10/10 score. The publication—long joked about online for routinely handing out 7/10 ratings—has reportedly given only a small handful of games perfect scores over the past three decades. That makes the review especially notable.
Roughly three weeks after its April 17, 2026 launch, Pragmata has already sold 2 million copies worldwide. The announcement marks more than just strong sales for Capcom’s science-fiction action title. It also represents a notable achievement for a brand-new IP outside an established franchise.
Reports in early May 2026 revealed that GameStop had launched a bid to buy eBay. Initial coverage on May 1 indicated the company was preparing an offer. By May 3, multiple outlets confirmed that a formal proposal had been submitted. The unsolicited bid values eBay at...
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé says the company’s early-2000s clash with Amazon stemmed from what he describes as illegal demands. For years, the absence of the Nintendo Wii and DS from the fast-growing retailer fueled speculation.
Fortnite is preparing to release new Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker skins inspired by the animated style of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. These skins are distinct from the live-action versions of the characters already in Fortnite, which reflect their appearances in...
A funeral company in São Paulo, Brazil, has started offering Mario-themed coffins, attracting attention from local media and online communities. The coffins feature designs inspired by the popular video game with bright colors and emblems based on characters such as...
A keen-eyed user on X recently spotted an untitled Nintendo and Illumination “Event Film” scheduled for release on April 12, 2028. Beyond that listing, no additional details have been revealed, but it has been enough to spark immediate speculation online.
Nintendo is facing a tariff refund lawsuit in the United States from players who argue that refunds from tariffs imposed on imports should be passed on to consumers. The legal action focuses on tariffs applied to products imported by Nintendo, including game consoles...
Fans have circulated a theory that Capcom’s science fiction game Pragmata may be an effort to improve Japan's declining birth rate. The idea has spread through online discussion spaces and gaming communities. It interprets the game’s character dynamics and setting as...
Twitch streamer Hasan Piker is receiving backlash online for comments he directed at fans of the new game Pragmata. In a viral clip shared by veteran game developer Mark Kern—known on X as Grummz—the controversial internet personality mocks players who feel emotionally connected to the father-daughter dynamic of the action-adventure game.
While there has been no official announcement from Sony or Insomniac Games, a recent social media post has sparked speculation among gamers that Spider-Man 3 could finally be coming to PlayStation.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie box office run just hit another major milestone, as the film is set to soar past $600 million worldwide in only its second weekend of release. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Illumination and Nintendo’s animated sequel has already...
While gamers wait for Grand Theft Auto VI to open for pre-orders, they now have some idea of how much the game may cost. For months, online speculation has suggested that the latest entry in the iconic franchise could exceed $100. However, in an interview with The Game Business, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive (parent company of Rockstar Games), indicated a more conventional price range for GTA VI of $70–$80.