I’d have loved to delve into some Next Fest shenanigans, but at the moment guidestown is groaning with work. And there are only so many times I can listen to the Endless Legend soundtrack in one day. I need to expand my horizons.
If you’ve been looking to add some Spider-Man action figures into your collectible collection, Marvel Legends is releasing new figures based on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 game that are up for preorder. At the moment, the figures available to preorder are of Miles Morales in his Brooklyn 2099 Suit, Miles Morales’ Upgraded Suit Style, Black Cat, Peter Parker in his Black Suit, Miles Morales in his Boricua Suit, and Peter Parker in the Anti-Venom Suit Style.
Each of these is listed for $24.99 and is set to release on June 1 this year. Head to the links below to get your preorders in today.
Each of these figures comes with different parts and items so you can customize and pose them the way you want. This includes a variety of alternate hands, webbing, and more. For Marvel fans, and those who loved Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 game, these figures are a great addition to your collectible collection.
If you’re on the hunt for even more gaming items outside of these preorders, it’s worth having a look through our roundups of the best PlayStation deals, the best Xbox deals, and the best Nintendo Switch deals. These cover the best discounts we’ve found across each platform for games, hardware, and accessories, so you can save big on items for your favorite console.
Or, if you’d prefer an overall look at the best gaming deals of the moment, both our roundups of the best video game deals and the best deals of the day are worth a look. While the former focuses on game deals, our deal of the day breakdown will provide an even bigger look at the best offers across games, tech, and movies if you want a little bit of everything instead.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.
One of the internet’s primordial New Media experiences is the Wiki Game – an asymmetrical “racing sim” in which you hurry from one Wikipedia page to another by clicking on the fewest number of links. Try doing that in the Museum of All Things, “a nearly-infinite virtual museum generated from Wikipedia”, which you can download for free from Itch. Devised by Maya Claire using the Godot Engine with audio from Neomoon’s Willow Wolf, it’s either a charmingly unusual way to browse a wonderful public resource or a free-associative liminal death-spiral, depending on your mood going in.
Drag me to Skell.
We have a little under a month to go before Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition flies onto Switch on 20th March and Nintendo has today released a new overview trailer, giving us our best look yet at the upcoming remaster.
Fittingly titled ‘Everything you need to know about Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’, the new trailer dives into the RPG’s story, mechanics and world, providing a fitting introduction to Mira for those who never played the Wii U classic (or a reintroduction, for those that did).
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Gran Turismo players! Update 1.56* for Gran Turismo 7 is available as of today, Wednesday, February 26 at 10:00pm PT / February 27 at 6:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST.
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BMW Z4 3.0i ‘03
(Can be purchased from Brand Central / Used Cars)
An elegant convertible hides an inline-6 engine under its elongated bonnet.
At the 2002 Paris Motor Show, the Z4 debuted as a convertible sportscar, replacing the Z3. Initially the engine lineup included a 2.5 L and 3 L inline-6, a step up in class in comparison to the Z3 which started out with only a 4- cylinder engine. The styling strongly reflected the unique style of Chris Bangle, the chief designer of BMW. The flowing lines and the z-shaped press line in front of the doors are prominent features that identify the car. As the chassis and body were a new development from the platform level, optimum front/rear weight distribution was achieved, at 50.3 to 49.7 respectively. It is also amazing that in comparison to the Z3, twisting rigidity is three times as high, while the weight is 25 kg lighter. The basic format of the suspension – utilizing struts in the front and multi-links in the rear – is inherited from the 3 series at the time (E46), and it is said that this was because testing was already completed in this regard and it would facilitate smoother development of the model. No corners were cut in featuring the latest technologies from the company research labs, including BMW’s first electric power steering, DTC – a supplementary feature of the traction control – and DDC, which changes the steering feel and throttle relationship in sports mode and normal driving. The transmission was made available in MT, AT, and a semi-AT called the SMG. In the same manner as the Z3, it is manufactured at the Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, United States. The motorsport competition version of this model is active in several races such as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
Mercedes-Benz Unimog Type 411 ’62
(Can be purchased from Legend Cars)
The byword for multipurpose high mobility vehicles.
The Unimog is a commercial truck produced and sold by Daimler Truck. With its ladder frame construction and robust all-wheel drive system, the Unimog became a popular choice across a wide range of fields such as agriculture, slow ploughing, cleaning, high altitude work, disaster response, logistics, railways, airports, mining, construction, and many others. Its long history and performance record cemented its reputation as the go-to multipurpose truck. The history of the Unimog began in 1945, when the former head of Daimler-Benz aircraft engine production, Albert Friedrich, began drawing up plans for a ‘universally applicable motorised machine for agriculture’. Even at this early stage, it was already being designed as a multi-purpose vehicle, able to change between a number of different tasks by simply changing the attachments. This rational and economical concept lead to over 70 years of support from users. Full-scale production started in 1948. It was originally built by machine tool manufacturer Boehringer, but all production moved over to Daimler-Benz in 1950 where it was modified for mass-production. In 1953, the new 401/402 series core models arrived. The 411 series was the next model after, released in 1956. It was a developmental upgrade featuring a more powerful engine and a reinforced chassis. The line-up featured three different wheelbases and several body types for a total of 12 different models which could be further modified to fit the purpose of use through utilizing various attachments.
Peugeot 205 GTI ‘88
(Can be purchased from Used Cars)
A masterpiece hot hatch from France that became a rally legend.
In 1983, after being in production for over 15 years, the Peugeot 104 handed over the compact hatchback position in the line-up to the new 205 model. The body of the 205, with its transverse engine, was designed by Peugeot’s in-house design team and soon became a best seller thanks to its modern looks and comfortable interior. The story of the 205 doesn’t end there though. At the debut of the 205, Peugeot also announced the 205 Turbo 16 for competition in the World Rally Championship’s Group B category which was running at the time. Peugeot concluded that they also needed a sports-grade model to embody the prowess of the 205 Turbo 16. This led them to the creation of a hot hatch known as the 205 GTI. The greatest attraction of the 205 GTI is its high-powered engine. Though just 3.7 m long and weighing 900 kg, this compact car features a high-revving 1.6L SOHC engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. In 1986, the engine displacement was further increased from 1.6L to 1.9L to produce 128.2 BHP. It also features an excellent suspension setup with struts on the front wheels and trailing arms on the rear wheels. On winding roads, it displays a high level of performance that rivals even the ‘king’ of hot hatches, the Golf GTI.
A new base color has been added for the MAZDA 3 Gr.4, which is currently available for purchase from the Mazda showroom.
The following Menu has been added to the Extra Menus section:
The following new events have been added to World Circuits:
The next-generation racing AI agent, Gran Turismo Sophy is now available on the following courses. Look for the GT Sophy icon in the Quick Race menu on each track to test your skills against Sophy.
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Sardegna – Road Track – B
Panning has been added as a featured curation in Scapes.
“There are too many games,” is a phrase often heard from people who wish to rustle the jimmies of leftists who contend that overabundance and scarcity are market constructs. It’s not something you’ll hear from me, but I do think there are quite a lot of one type of game, a game that spawns incessantly within the corrupted magic circle of my inbox, as though I were playing out a scripted last stand against insurmountable odds. That game is the roguelike deckbuilder.
Comic writer Gail Simone has revealed she worked on Warner Bros.’ beleaguered Wonder Woman game before it was shelved yesterday.
Simone, known for being the longest running female writer on Wonder Woman comics to date, praised the “dream team” working on the video game, insisting everyone she worked with from the now-shuttered Monolith and Warner Bros. was “enthusiastic and supportive.”
“I was asked to do long-term consulting on the game, and I was thrilled to do it, it was a perfect storm of stuff I adore,” Simone wrote on social media. “Wonder Woman, video games, and one of my favorite games studios: Monolith, who produced the Game Of The Year Mordor games, that I was completely addicted to.
“The game was gorgeous and expansive. It was beautiful to look at. I am not going to give details for a number of reasons, but every effort was made to make this not just a great game, but a great Wonder Woman game. A showpiece epic.
“And all of that was because of the team. Everyone who worked on it brought their A-game. Programmers, artists, designers, everyone. I don’t know that I have ever worked with a team that cared more about making sure the end product was perfect.”
“It was a dream come true. Wonder Woman had a dream team and they put their all into it,” Simone concluded.
“They made sure it had WW and DC lore on every aspect of the game. It was a thrill and honor to work with them. I know there’s a lot of finger-pointing going on, but everyone I worked with from Monolith and WB both was enthusiastic and supportive. Everyone wanted to make the best game ever.”
Announced in December 2021 with a brief teaser trailer and description, Wonder Woman was a single-player action adventure set in a “dynamic” open-world in which players became Diana of Themyscira in an original story set within the DC universe.
Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that Wonder Woman was in trouble after reportedly rebooting and switching directors early last year. It had already cost more than $100 million and was reportedly still years away from release.
Monolith’s reimagined Nemesis system (it developed the much-loved Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and its sequel) would have seen Wonder Woman befriending enemies, but the system was ditched in favor of a more traditional action adventure game.
Yesterday, Warner Bros. announced the end of development on Wonder Woman and the closure of three of its studios: Monolith Productions, MultiVersus developer Player First Games, and WB San Diego.
It followed a troubled year for Warner Bros.’ video game division, first with the catastrophic release of Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, then the disappointing release of Smash Bros.-style brawler MultiVersus. The company said Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s failure contributed to a $200 million hit to its business, with MultiVersus adding another $100 million on top. Warner Bros. Games’ only other recent release, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, also failed to make an impression.
Meanwhile, fans of Monolith’s much-loved Nemesis System are now lamenting its “wasted potential.”
Here’s Warner Bros.’ statement:
We have had to make some very difficult decisions to structure our development studios and investments around building the best games possible with our key franchises -– Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC and Game of Thrones. After careful consideration, we are closing three of our development studios – Monolith Productions, Player First Games and Warner Bros. Games San Diego. This is a strategic change in direction and not a reflection of these teams or the talent that consists within them.
The development of Monolith’s Wonder Woman videogame will not move forward. Our hope was to give players and fans the highest quality experience possible for the iconic character, and unfortunately this is no longer possible within our strategic priorities. This is another tough decision, as we recognize Monolith’s storied history of delivering epic fan experiences through amazing games. We greatly admire the passion of the three teams and thank every employee for their contributions. As difficult as today is, we remain focused on and excited about getting back to producing high-quality games for our passionate fans and developed by our world class studios and getting our Games business back to profitability and growth in 2025 and beyond.
Vikki Blake is a reporter, critic, columnist, and consultant. She’s also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
Tarkir is back, and that means dragons. A lot of dragons. Magic: The Gathering – Tarkir: Dragonstorm is diving headfirst into the plane where clans battle, and giant flying lizards rule the skies. If you played during Khans of Tarkir, this set is like a reunion with old friends (except now, those friends have even more firepower and zero chill). Expect three-color madness, absurdly powerful spells, and just enough nostalgia to make you forget how many Siege Rhinos you lost to back in the day.
There’s something for everyone this time around. Want to Play Boosters, hunt for Collector Booster treasures, or jump straight into Commander mayhem? This set has you covered. No matter your budget or how badly you want to pull that ridiculously rare serialized dragon.
Just want to rip packs? You get 30 Play Boosters, each with 14 cards and a chance at 1-4 rares or mythics. That means you could open a legendary dragon or just another bulk rare mocking your choices in life. There’s at least one foil per pack, though, so at least your disappointment will be shiny.
12 packs loaded with foil everything, alt-border cards, and up to five rares per pack. If you’re feeling lucky you might pull one of the 500 serialized Headliner cards, because nothing says “flex” like a dragon with a number stamped on it. If you like your cards extra fancy and your bank account slightly emptier, this is the one to grab.
Same as the Collector Booster Box, but you’re only committing to one pack. This is for the gamblers and those who tell themselves, “I’ll just open one” before buying three more. Hoping to score something rare without diving in too deep? This is it.
Can’t decide which Tarkir clan is calling your name? This bundle gives you all five Commander decks. That’s 500 cards, 10 foil legendary creatures, and 5 Collector Booster Sample Packs to sweeten the deal.
If your idea of fun is turning defense into offense, this is your clan. The Abzan play the long game by stacking up defenses until they’re suddenly steamrolling everything in sight. Expect big toughness creatures, grindy value plays, and your opponents regretting every attack they make.
Love casting spells non-stop and making your opponents question their life choices? Jeskai’s got you covered. This deck is all about spell-flinging, chaining effects together, and making sure your opponents never get a moment’s peace.
Welcome to graveyard central, where nothing stays dead for long. This deck thrives on filling up the graveyard, reanimating threats, and making sure your opponents never feel safe. If you like your creatures coming back for revenge, this is the way to go.
Mardu plays to win fast by being aggressive, reckless, and ready to throw creatures at the problem. This deck is packed with token generators, sacrifice synergies, and combat tricks that make every attack a nightmare for your opponents. If patience isn’t your thing, you’ll love it.
Big creatures, big spells, big wins. Temur is all about ramping up mana, playing massive threats, and making sure every turn is a spectacle. If your favorite part of Magic is dropping 10-mana creatures while your opponents sigh in frustration, this is the deck for you.
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.
Though key features are missing.
Given the immense popularity of Balatro since its launch last year, it was really only a matter of time before it was unofficially ported over to other systems via homebrew modding.
Well, that time is upon us, folks. Thanks to Haynster over on Github (via GBATemp), Balatro is now available to play on the Nintendo DS. Installation instructions are available, and you’ll need to make sure you have the MicroLUA homebrew development software.
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Careful, Sim fans… The Burglar is back.
The Burglar, a familiar sight for those of us who’ve spent time with any of the older Sims games, is sneaking back into your life as part of the latest update for The Sims 4.
Rolling out across PC and console, the update (re)introduces Robin Banks, which means it’s time to hide your valuables well out of sight. She only strikes at night, usually only sneaking into homes when everyone’s asleep, but she has been known to attempt a daring heist even when Sims are awake… so be alert.
To combat the thief, Sims can make use of the handy burglar alarm. If Banks trips it, the police are guaranteed to turn up in time to arrest her and recover your goods. But even homes without an alarm can call the police, you just have to be quick about it. Or there’s vigilante justice, of course. It’s your call.
By design, burglar events are fairly unusual, but if you live for chaos, activate Lot Challenge Heist Havoc to boost your odds.
“We are so thrilled to finally bring the Burglar back into The Sims universe,” The Sims’ team wrote. “Sending a special shout out to our full team for making this a reality. Robin Banks isn’t just ready to rob your Sims’ houses — she’s here to steal your hearts too! What better way to celebrate The Sims 25th Birthday than with this nostalgic yet fresh addition? We hope you’re as excited as we are to see what kind of chaos Robin Banks will bring to your households.”
The Sims 4 may be 10 years old — and the series itself 25 years old — but last year, it attracted over 15 million new players.
In EA’s Q2 earning report, published towards the end of last year, we learned that The Sims 4, then a premium game, took four years to reach 20 million unique players. When it first went free-to-play in 2022, however, it gained a whopping 31 million new players out of the gate and reached a total of 85 million as of May 2024. And no, there’s currently still no plans for The Sims 5 at this time… Plum!
Vikki Blake is a reporter, critic, columnist, and consultant. She’s also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
