Category: Video Games

Here’s Mega Skarmory EX From the Upcoming New Mega Pokémon TCG Set

Today brings an ultra rare Pokémon card from the upcoming Mega Evolution — Perfect Order expansion, and it’s the first time this Mega Evolved ex creature has appeared in the Pokémon trading card game.

Mega Skarmory ex sees the recently-revealed Mega Pokémon appear in powerful form, with 260 HP and a punishing special attack.

Sonic Ripper will require two Steel energy and one Colorless energy to pull off, and comes with the requirement that you shuffle all energy attached to the creature into your deck. In return, though, you’ll be able to damage any one of your opponent’s Pokémon, including those that are Benched.

The move lands a chunky 220 damage, and without Weakness or Resistance for Benched creatures. As a Steel type, Mega Skarmory itself meanwhile is double weak to Electric, and comes with a -30 resistance to Fighting.

Mega Evolution — Perfect Order expansion is the first TCG expansion based around last year’s Mega Pokémon introduced to the franchise in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Alongside other cards based on Mega Clefable and Mega Zygarde, this card will arrive as part of the set when it lands on March 27.

For more on the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s busy 2026 release schedule, including the best places to pre-order Perfect Order, check out IGN’s full guide.

Tom Phillips is IGN’s News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

Slay The Spire 2 update fixes some spectacular multiplayer bugs, like the relic that gives infinite block

Slay The Spire 2 launched into early access last week to the tune of over half a million Steam concurrents, which isn’t too shabby for a game with placeholder art that looks like it was knocked up in MS Paint. I played a couple runs of the roguelike deckbuilder this weekend, and experienced such positive emotions as Wait, Doesn’t This Basically Break The Game? Delightfully Devilish, Seymour and Oh, I Forgot I Had That Potion.

I wouldn’t say I’m bowled over, mind. The original Slay The Spire precipitated a Cambrian explosion of roguelite or roguelike deckbuilders. The sequel has to stand apart from both its predecessor and from all the games Spire has in-Spired, like Monster Train. While not without precedent, the co-op functionality could be its silver bullet. So it’s just as well that the game’s first round of patches are targetting problems with multiplayer.

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Project Motor Racing: ‘We Let You Down, and We Let Ourselves Down’

The team behind Project Motor Racing has acknowledged the game did not meet expectations upon its initial release in November. The admission comes via a new newsletter update from developer Straight4 Studios, which also announced a major update is set to arrive at the end of March.

“When we launched Project Motor Racing in November, we set out to build a racing sim that captured the intensity, immersion, and discipline of real motorsport,” the studio wrote.

“So let’s start with the simple truth: we didn’t hit the mark. Not on the stuff that mattered most. We let you down, and we let ourselves down.”

Conceding “more than one thing” went wrong, the studio explained it has been focusing on working “tirelessly to right the ship.”

“Patch by patch, we’ve listened closely to your feedback – the good, the bad, and the blunt – and we’ve acted on it,” the studio continued. “We’re now seven patches into making PMR the experience you want. Are we there yet? No. Not yet. But we’re moving closer to the standard you deserve and the standard we expect of ourselves.”

“At the end of March, we’ll be delivering a really significant update aimed at resetting PMR’s foundation and bringing the sim much closer to what a serious motorsport title should feel like. We’ll share a lot more detail about what this looks like throughout March.”

The most recent update for Project Motor Racing arrived just days ago, introducing the 2013 Ford FG Falcon V8 Supercar as a free vehicle for all players, plus a “total overhaul to the GT4 class.”

IGN’s November 2025 review of Project Motor Racing noted the sim’s great selection of cars and praised its self-contained nature, which overtly shunned a subscription model or “free-to-play chicanery,” but noted that, unfortunately, “Project Motor Racing feels like an early access game that hasn’t actually been identified as such” and made for a “mediocre single-player racing experience” at that time.

Luke is a Senior Editor on the IGN reviews team. You can track him down on Bluesky @mrlukereilly to ask him things about stuff.

The Best Deals Today: Mario Switch Games, Splatoon 3, Mario Kart World, and More

A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on select Mario games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Check out our top picks for Sunday, March 8, below.

Mario Kart World for $64.99

Mario Kart World is the best-selling game on Nintendo Switch 2, and this weekend, you can save $10 off a physical copy at Woot. This is the most expensive game on the Switch 2 thus far, and sales are extremely rare. If you have been waiting to pick up a copy of Mario Kart World, don’t miss your chance to save this weekend.

Luigi’s Mansion 3 for $39.99

Luigi’s Mansion 3 was a smash hit on Nintendo Switch, following Luigi and friends as they checked into a massive hotel that wasn’t as it seemed. This weekend, you can score a physical copy for $39.99! In our review, we wrote, “Luigi’s Mansion 3 is so fun, charming, and smartly designed that I hope we get more than three of these every 20 years.”

Splatoon 3 for $39.88

Splatoon 3 is one of the best multiplayer games available on the Switch. This action-packed game has a variety of modes to explore, loads of weapons to unlock, and even enhanced performance on Nintendo Switch 2. You can score a copy today for $39.88 at Walmart.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for $30

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was one of the most faithful remakes of 2025. You can save $40 MSRP this weekend at Amazon, as PS5 copies have dropped to $30. With Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2’s release set for August, now is the time to check out the Snake Eater remake.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury for $39.99

Super Mario 3D World was one of the best games on Wii U, and its rerelease on Nintendo Switch is just as good, if not better, with the addition of Bowser’s Fury. This 3D Mario adventure is perfect to play with friends, as it supports online co-op play for the entire campaign. You can pick up a copy for $39.99 this weekend at Amazon.

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.

Fantasian Neo Dimension for $24.99

Fantasian Neo Dimension is the latest game from a legendary creator who needs no introduction: Hironobu Sakaguchi. This incredible turn-based RPG is a joy to play through, featuring a great story with music from the all-time great Nobuo Uematsu. Pick up a Nintendo Switch or PS5 copy today and add it to your collection for only $24.99.

Super Mario Party Jmaboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV for $59.99

Next up, you can also save $20 off Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV. This Switch 2 Edition packs in the Jamboree TV experience, which adds new minigames that utilized mouse controls among other things. In our review, we wrote, “Super Mario Party Jamboree itself is still fantastic, but the mixed new content of the Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV re-release adds frustrating limitations and strange design decisions to what was otherwise a polished, customizable experience.”

Save $50 on God of War Ragnarok for PS5

As one of the defining games of the PS5 generation, God of War Ragnarok is a must-own for any PS5 collection. Best Buy has physical PS5 copies available for $19.99 today, which matches previous lows we’ve seen. Take on the second chapter of Kratos and Atreus’ journey in this epic from Sony Santa Monica.

Save 30% On the LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant Set

Amazon has the LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant Set available this weekend for $41.99, which saves you almost $20 off the usual $60 asking price. This 540-piece set is perfect for Mario fans and collectors, as you can pose the head, mouth, stalk, and leaves to fit your shelf.

Super Mario Odyssey for $39.99

Super Mario Odyssey is still one of the best games Nintendo has ever made. The creative sandbox platformer is filled with ideas, and it’s easy to spend dozens and dozens of hours hunting down each moon one by one. If you’re a recent Switch or Switch 2 owner and have yet to play this masterpiece, pick up a copy this weekend for $39.99.

Poll: Box Art Brawl – Duel: Tales Of Symphonia (GameCube)

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Hello chums, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl!

Before we get into this week’s brawl, let’s see how things panned out last time. To celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, we threw all major Pokémon generations into the ring from Gen 1 all the way up to Gen 9. In what will no doubt come as no surprise, Gen 1 – consisting of Red, Blue, and Yellow in the West – won comfortably with 37% of the vote. Gen 2 was second with 17% and Gen 6 came third with 15%.

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I really wish Rizz Dungeon: Skeleton Key to My Heart wasn’t called that, but its flirtatious dungeon crawling has still charmed me

To be cringe is to be free. I stand by this saying! The moment you unshackle yourself from the notion that something is embarrassing simply for existing, you will have a much easier time enjoying things. However. I do think I will be a bit embarrassed telling you about Rizz Dungeon: Skeleton Key to My Heart, a dungeon crawler where you are a useless failgirl who flirts with and subsequently recruits monster girls to do all her battles, because oh my gods why would you call a game Rizz Dungeon.

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Oh no, Wikipedia has been turned into a gacha card game and I can already feel my time slipping away from me

Do all roads lead to gacha? It feels like an inevitability, the endpoint of the universe. When there is nothing but a handful of atoms left, the rolls will keep on coming. It’s destiny! That’s the only explanation I have for Wikipedia Gacha, a simple browser game that truly is what it says on the tin. Let me explain it for you anyway.

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