Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will receive its first major downloadable content release on January 23, with the DLC 1: Hero of Justice pack adding 11 new heroes and more.

Bandai Namco announced the expansion with a trailer, below, and revealed the release date alongside word that anyone who buys the $34.99 Season Pass, which will eventually deliver three full DLC packs, can access it on January 20 at 3pm Pacific / 6pm Eastern / 11pm UK.

The pack of 11 new characters, which all arrive at once, includes Gohan (Super Hero), Gohan (Super Hero, Super Saiyan 2), Ultimate Gohan (Super Hero), Gohan (Beast), Piccolo (Super Hero), Piccolo (Potential Unlocked), Orange Piccolo, Orange Piccolo (Giant), Gamma, Gamma 2, and Cell Max.

The pack also comes with Piccolo’s Red Ribbon soldier disguise as a costume and three custom battles. Bandai Namco also teased “that’s not all” but didn’t say what other extras fans can expect.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero proved incredibly successful for the publisher, surpassing three million sales in a single day. It became the first sequel to the beloved Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series in 15 years when it launched in October 2024.

Fans of the series immediately fell for its respect of Dragon Ball lore, through features such as the Encyclopaedia Mode.

They didn’t even get mad when one fight proved unbelievably difficult at launch, as Great Ape Vegeta had the coveted combination of random, unrelenting, and rapid attacks that all do big damage. Players were pulling their hair out at its difficulty and placement relatively early on in the game’s campaign, though Bandai Namco assured them it’s okay to lower the difficulty and move on.

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Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions is hands down the most in-demand set of the Scarlet and Violet era, and scalpers know it. Everyone should have a shot at buying Pokémon cards, so treat this guide as a bible of where to find Prismatic Evolutions for retail pricing. Here are some quick tips before you dive into the links below to keep you safe from overpriced products:

– Note the price I’ve given: If it’s considerably higher, it’s a rip-off.

– No Stock? Be patient, more stock will be on its way throughout the year (Pokémon Company confirmed this)

– Buy direct from retailers, not third party: Some retail spaces have other sellers, such as Amazon and Walmart, buy direct for the best prices.

– Check In-Store: Some online retailers, such as Best Buy, offer stock updates for store pickups, but you can bet this won’t be live. Head to your local GameStop, Target, Walmart, or Best Buy if you’re striking out online.

Prismatic Evolution Boxed Products

These will be the most popular prismatic Evolution products, specifically the Elite Trainer Box for the stunning Eevee full art promo. Speaking of promo cards, there’s a complete set of Eeveelution ex cards with a Prismatic Evolution stamp to be found in the Suprise Boxes.

Whilst plenty of trainers will want the Prismatic Evolutions binder, the poster collection has standard holo promos for the first three Eeveelutions: Flareon, Jolteon, and Vaporeon. The stock has been jumping in and out of stock at the retailers below, so keep checking back.

Prismatic Evolutions Booster Tins and Bundles

Don’t think cheaper products won’t be popular. Everyone wants to open Prismatic Evolution packs right now, and there are some cool bits to grab out of the blisters and booster pack collections below.

There are the tech blisters featuring Leafeon, Sylveon, and Glaceon, with tins featuring colored Eevee coins and a fact card for one of nine Eeveelutions. There’s even a four-pack booster box with a lovely Eevee-themed soft pouch. The best value here is the six-pack booster bundle when you can find them. Check the links below and pop into the relevant stores to snag yours.

We’ll also keep up to date with stock refreshes for Prismatic Evolutions, older sets such as Surging Sparks, and upcoming sets like Journey Together. Just fight the FOMO and make sure not to pay extortionate prices for Pokémon cards if it’s still in print. Keep checking the above links; more stock will be available throughout 2025.

Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of “Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior”. Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard director Corinne Busche is reportedly leaving EA-owned BioWare.

Eurogamer reported that Busche, who was game director on Dragon Age: The Veilguard from February 2022 to its launch last year, is set to leave the studio in the coming weeks. IGN has asked EA for comment.

There have been questions over Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s success ever since its release in October last year. Eurogamer reported that while Busche is leaving the studio, it is otherwise unaffected by any other changes.

Busche joined BioWare in 2019 after a stint at Maxis, where she helped design the systems on various The Sims projects. As part of IGN’s article, ‘How BioWare Finally Got Dragon Age to the Finish Line After a Tumultuous Decade,’ we detailed the game’s near decade-long development, which included a major reset that saw it shift from the skeleton of a multiplayer game with repeatable quests, a tech base, and the outline of a story, to a full-blown single-player RPG. Busche, as director, helped get Dragon Age: The Veilguard over the line during its final few years of development.

Eurogamer reports that Busche’s exit from BioWare is unrelated to Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s commercial performance. EA has yet to say whether sales and revenue met or exceeded expectations. The company is expected to report its Q3 2025 financial results on February 4.

Meanwhile, BioWare has confirmed it has no plans for Dragon Age: The Veilguard DLC. Rather it has turned its attention to Mass Effect 5, which the studio has teased at various points over the years but is yet to properly reveal.

In August 2023, coincidentally the same month that Larian’s all-conquering Dungeons & Dragons RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 released, BioWare laid off around 50 workers, including longtime veterans like narrative designer Mary Kirby, who had been with BioWare since Dragon Age’s inception.

At a higher level, the layoffs came amid an internal shakeup at EA that effectively resulted in it being split into sports and everything else. That summer, rumors spread within BioWare that it was about to be acquired. Star Wars: The Old Republic was allowed to go third-party, ostensibly so that BioWare could focus on Mass Effect and Dragon Age.

BioWare’s rollercoaster ride continued through Dragon Age’s reveal in 2024. Reactions to the initial reveal trailer were negative, sending the studio scrambling to release an early gameplay tease just days later to placate fans. The name change from Dreadwolf to The Veilguard wasn’t particularly well-received either. After that, though, impressions were generally positive.

Dragon Age fans are now left wondering, will BioWare be given the chance to follow up The Veilguard with another Dragon Age sequel?

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

College Football 26 will be released this summer following the resounding success of last year’s game, EA Sports has announced.

The series’ X/Twitter account announced the incoming sequel. “We said this place would be full again,” it began. “Thanks to our players, athletes, and fans for filling the house with us. Let’s keep that kick off energy going ‘til College Football 26 drops this summer.”

EA Sports didn’t reveal the cover stars, a specific release date, or any other details, though as College Football 25 arrived in July last year, it likely won’t be long before fans find out more.

We said this place would be full again – thanks to our players, athletes, and fans for filling the house with us.

Let’s keep that kick off energy going ‘til College Football 26 drops this summer 😉 pic.twitter.com/6lbfS1zAsd

— EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) January 16, 2025

It arrived as the first franchise entry in 11 years and was immediately successful, pulling in as many as 700,000 players in its first day of early access and a staggering 2.2 million by the end.

It later closed 2024 as the best selling sports video game in U.S. history in terms of dollar sales, putting it above even the professional league Madden NFL franchise.

In our 7/10 review, IGN said: “College Football 25 nails the on-field action with a dynamic feel, stellar graphics, and tons of smart gameplay tweaks. However, so much of what’s off the field feels unfinished, with UI issues and barebones modes that seem like they are waiting for a rebuild next season.”

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.