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Gallery: Here’s A Look At Pokémon Winds & Waves On Switch 2

Coming 2027.

As part of the 30th anniversary Pokémon celebrations, Game Freak lifted the lid on its new mainline game Pokémon Winds & Waves.

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Mightreya is a crunchy, meaty, complicated anime-superhero fusion of Devil May Cry and Gravity Rush

I’ve had my eye on Mightreya since long before it had its name, when it was just clips of a somewhat generic anime girl doing sick tricks and beatdowns in levels without assets. But now it looks like a genuine (the -uine pronounced like wine, so you’ve got the right intonation) action video game, with a slightly less generic looking anime girl continuing to do sick tricks and beatdowns, albeit with a bit more context. And you can even try it out for yourself now with a new demo! Which I did and will tell you about thusly.

The weekend is finally here, and new deals have popped up! There are quite a few solid discounts across the board, including savings on Super Mario RPG, Death Stranding 2, and Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble. Check out our top picks for Saturday, February 28, below.

Super Mario RPG for $35.99

Super Mario RPG is one of the best Mario games on Nintendo Switch, as it brings back the beloved SNES classic in brilliant fashion. This adventure is a collaboration between Square Enix and Nintendo, following Mario, Bowser, Peach, and new friends on a journey to find the seven star pieces. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “Super Mario RPG is considered a classic for a reason, and this faithful remake makes it easy for anyone who missed it in the SNES era to see why.”

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach for $49.99

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is an incredible follow-up to 2019’s Death Stranding that is one of the must-play games on PS5. Sam Porter Bridges is forced to venture out to the continent of Australia as the world continues to face the challenges thrown at it by the Death Stranding, and this sequel packs together a wild, sci-fi story, ultimate gameplay freedom, and some of the best visuals we’ve ever seen. Grab a copy this weekend for $49.99 at Amazon.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for $39.88

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch, and you can pick up a copy today for $39.88 at Walmart. If you played Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2 and are searching for another adventure with DK and friends, Tropical Freeze is an amazing choice.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble for $20

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble was the brilliant return to Monkey Ball we all hoped for, bringing a wonderful adventure to Nintendo Switch. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is a brilliant return to form with the best stages and controls the series has seen in over 20 years.”

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II for $29.99

If you’re on the hunt for one of the most talked-about RPGs of 2025, look no further than Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. This hit RPG is on sale this weekend at Amazon for 50% off, so you can take home a copy for $29.99.

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for $39.88

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is one of the best Zelda games on Nintendo Switch. This Presidents Day weekend, you can score a copy of the game at Walmart for $39.88. If you’re playing on Nintendo Switch 2, you can play the game at 60FPS with a higher frame rate in both docked and handheld modes.

Scarlet 4K UHD Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order

Scarlet is the latest film from renowned director Mamoru Hosoda, and you can pre-order the 4K UHD Blu-ray starting today at Amazon. This film was directly inspired by Hamlet, following Princess Scarlet on a journey of revenge.

I still can’t tell you what’s going on in Hypnos but its demo’s scenic megastructure world is one I want to keep exploring

When I first wrote about Hypnos upon its announcement last month, I noted how I don’t really know what you do in it. The trailer was entirely about The Vibes, but that was enough for my mechanically minimalist loving heart. I’ve now had a go at the demo, and to tell you the truth, I’m still not entirely sure what you do, and I couldn’t give a monkeys because oh me oh my, what a pretty world it does contain.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a new take on the classic LEGO game formula, doesn’t launch until May 29. Luckily, to hold over all you ravenous Batfans out there, there are a handful of new LEGO sets you can buy that not only look great on your bookshelves lined with your favorite Batman comics, but come with some pretty awesome, unique digital download codes you can use in the game. What do you get with the download code after scanning the QR code in the instructions? Well, it wouldn’t be a LEGO Batman game without a ton of optional skins, and you’ll get some fancy gold minifigure and Batmobile skins for your trouble.

There are four of these new sets are available starting on March 1, each of which can be purchased via Amazon or through LEGO directly.

Every LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Set

Check out detailed breakdowns of each new set below. The three Batmobile sets each celebrate different eras of iconic Batman films (minus the Christopher Nolan/Christian Bale era, which I am personally bummed about) and will run you $29.99. Each one is a faithful recreation of their onscreen counterparts, complete with a minifigure of that Batmobile’s respective Batman.

LEGO DC Batman: Batman Logo

Of the four available sets with digital bonuses for the game, the Batman Logo is an intricate-looking build made up of 678 pieces that stands fairly tall. It comes with a classic black-suited Batman, as well as a special gold Batman minifigure to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of our favorite Caped Crusader in brick form. The skin you’ll get in-game from this set is the gold minifigure.

LEGO DC Batman: Batman v Superman Batmobile

The Ben Affleck Batmobile is probably the most different out of any iteration of the car we’ve seen over the years, but it’s still a pretty cool design nonetheless. At 220 pieces, it’s the smallest of the bunch, but the plated armor details and Batman v Superman minifigure it comes with make up for it. You’ll get a gold version of this Batmobile with the digital download code.

LEGO DC Batman: The Batman Batmobile

I’m partial to the Robert Pattinson version from The Batman — this Batmobile is a less exaggerated version of the car we all grew up with, and I love the all-black and off-road-like design. Redeeming the code from this set gets you a gold skin of the Pattinson’s Batmobile in the game. This one is 330 pieces, the highest brick count of the three.

LEGO DC Batman: Batman & Robin Batmobile

For you classic Batman fans, the George Clooney Batmobile from Batman & Robin is a 272-piece recreation of that film’s vehicle. The red accents on the side are a nice added touch, but sadly the Batman minifigure does not include the infamous Batnipples. And like the other two sets, the digital download code nets you a gold version of this car.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Is Up For Preorder

If you haven’t been following along with IGN Fan Fest, we’ve had the opportunity to get some exclusive new looks at some more LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight gameplay, where we’ve learned you can play as Catwoman. Both the Standard and Deluxe editions are available to preorder from all major retailers now before it launches May 29, and you can choose to reserve your copy for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for release later on this year. By preordering any version of the game, you’ll receive the Dark Knight Returns Batsuit skin.

Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.

One former Highguard level designer thinks it’s struggled because Wildlight “leaned too far into the competitive scene”

A few years ago, it’s entirely possible that Highguard isn’t the current talk of a town called Didn’t Work. But now, when everyone wants a piece of the live service pie, it’s not so easy to come in and claim some for yourself. We could spend an eternity figuring out what went wrong, but perhaps the words of former senior level designer on the shooter Alex Graner will provide a particular insight that the comment section of an annoying YouTuber won’t.

The pulse of Lumiose City is racing, and for good reason! Pre-orders for the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution – Perfect Order expansion are dropping ahead of its March 27, 2026, release. This gorgeous new set continues the Mega Evolution hype of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, bringing Mega Zygarde ex into the spotlight.

This guide collects the best deals on the market right now for Pokémon Perfect Order boosters and ETBs, including line-ups, predicted chase cards, and what to expect from this latest collection.

We’ll be regularly updating this page with confirmed deals, so bookmark this page, keep checking back in, and follow @IGNDeals for the latest updates.

What’s in the Perfect Order Lineup?

As the third main expansion of cards from the Mega Evolution Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, this set has over 120 cards. There’s plenty to get your hands on, because let’s be real, we’re not just buying one.

Booster Packs
Booster Boxes (36 packs)
Elite Trainer Box
Pokémon Center Exclusive Elite Trainer Box
Booster Bundle (6 packs)
Triple-Pack Blisters (Meganium, Cinderace, Steelix, Clawitzer, Makuhita)

Perfect Order will introduce new mechanics, four Mega Evolution Pokémon ex; nine Pokémon ex; 11 illustration rare Pokémon; 18 ultra rare Pokémon and Trainer cards; and six special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards.Look out for Mega Zygarde ex, Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex, and the newly revealed Mega Skarmory ex!

Seemingly confirmed via Japanese set lists (M3), which historically dictate about 90% of what we see in our English releases, it will also introduce Telepath Psychic Energy, which provides psychic energy as long as this card is attached to a Pokémon. Neat!

Where to Preorder Pokémon TCG Perfect Order

While preordering ensures you get what you want, there’s no saying what the market will do in the weeks following release. Here are the most reliable sources right now, but we’re still waiting for a few preorders to drop.

TCGplayer

TCGPlayer is a reliable third-party retailer that has all Perfect Order options available for preorder. This is your best option for securing everything at the moment, but only if you’re ultimately comfortable with paying over MSRP.

Albeit, compared to previous expansions, Perfect Order’s market price isn’t that far over standard pricing. For example, a booster box set is running for around $200 right now, about $40 more than Best Buy is selling it for at MSRP.

It’s a similar story for the Elite Trainer Boxes, listed at around $100 market price, which is $50 more than MSRP. But, that’s already $20 less than the recently released Ascended Heroes, and far better than the average $150-$200 we see more regularly. Hopefully Perfect Order follows the same trend as Phantasmal Flames and drops below $100 soon.

Walmart

Walmart will likely have Perfect Order preorders between now and release day on March 27. To be in the best chance to securing anything at MSRP, you’ll need to be a paid Walmart+ member to early access to the drops. No free trial option here, you’ll need to be paying for your membership to be in the race.

Pokémon Center US

The classic, and always the first to sell out. You’ll get the absolute best price (MSRP) and the exclusive Pokémon Center ETB, which has two copies of a full-art foil promo card featuring Tyrunt (one with a Pokémon Center logo).

Perfect Order Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box – $59.99
Perfect Order Booster Display Box (36 Packs) – $161.64
Perfect Order Booster Bundle (6 Packs) – $26.94

Keep an eye out for restocks as March approaches.

Best Buy

Best Buy often has “Coming Soon” listings, and launches pre-orders closer to release than other retailers. Pre-orders haven’t gone live here yet, so keep checking back.

Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box – $49.99
Perfect Order Booster Box (36 Packs) – $160.99

Remember – it also offers “Pick up in-store” options, which are always popular. If you want to risk it, keep your local Best Buy in mind for release day.

Amazon

Perfect Order is an English curated localization of the Japanese Nihil Zero expansion. Amazon US currently has no listing for Perfect Order. But, we usually see the online retailer begin to stock new sets after release, so keep an eye out through to March 27.

Predicted Chase Cards

We can look at the SAR pull rates from the Japanese Nihil Zero expansion and secondary market prices in Japan to predict chase cards for the US market.

Unsurprisingly, the new Mega Ultra Rare Mega Zygarde ex (card #117/080 in the Japanese set) fetches a pretty penny on Japanese marketplace PokeninJapan thanks to its “Nullifying Zero” attack mechanic. {115/080} Rosa’s Encouragement is also trending high.

As the March 27 2026 release draws ever-closer, we’re sure to see more pre-orders dropping. Keep checking back for more information!

Sara Heritage is a freelance contributor for IGN.

As Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy gets an early gameplay look-in, Rogue Trader gets an infinitely brief DLC teaser

Last year, Owlcat announced they were working on another CRPG set within the world of Warhammer 40,000 called Dark Heresy. This would have potentially led to an assumption that they were done with their previous game, Rogue Trader, but nope! They’re still going, and a brief teaser for that CRPG’s next bit of DLC was shared (and when I say brief, I do mean it), and to wet your appetite, some gameplay for Dark Heresy is there to have a look at too.

Final: What’s Your Favourite Pokémon Ever? – Pick From Our 9 Poll Winners

1025 to 1.

And here we are, after nine Pokémon polls covering every generation, it’s time for the showdown: Who will you choose as the very best Pokémon ever?

Today, we present the winning Pocket Monster from each of our previous polls (now closed) for the final nine-way battle to find out the overall Pokémon champion.