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Code Vein 2 producer Iizuka-san and game director Yoshimura-san break down the recent story trailer for the upcoming stylish soulslike sequel from Bandai Namco in this nine-minute deep-dive video.

Code Vein 2: Story Trailer Breakdown

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IGN @ign.com · 17m

James Gunn wanted Ryan Reynolds to cameo in the Peacemaker Season 2 finale as Deadpool, which would've cemented a connection between the MCU and the DCU.

James Gunn Talked to Ryan Reynolds About Deadpool Showing Up in Peacemaker, 'But I Think We Would've Had to Go Through Some Pretty Big Hoops'

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IGN @ign.com · 48m

For Netflix's Quicksilver adaptation, author Callie Hart is looking for a director to make "something dark and twisted and weird."

Netflix's Quicksilver: Callie Hart Gives Script Update, Says She'd Love Robert Eggers As Director

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IGN @ign.com · 1h

Ahead of January's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms debut, we've compiled this breakdown of everything you need to know about the next Game of Thrones spinoff.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Everything You Need to Know About the Next Game of Thrones Spinoff

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IGN @ign.com · 3h

Battlefield 6's campaign is a safe, dull reimagining of what the series once was, rather than a bold reinvention of what it could be.

Our Single Player Campaign review:

Battlefield 6 Campaign Review

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IGN @ign.com · 4h

We interviewed Invincible co-creator Robert Kirkman and developer Quarter Up to talk about the mysterious Invincible VS Story Mode, how Cecil actually works, and a lot more.

'We Wanted It to Feel Like a Playable Episode' — Robert Kirman and the Developers of Invincible VS Talk About Its Mysterious Story Mode and Making Cecil Work in a Fighting Game

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IGN @ign.com · 5h

Warner Bros. has announced the movie sequel we all expected, Minecraft 2, with a summer 2027 release date that clashes directly with The Simpsons Movie 2.

A Minecraft Movie 2 and The Simpsons Movie 2 Currently Set to Release on the Same Day in July 2027

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IGN @ign.com · 6h

After several Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment trailers, multiple runs of the hands-on demo at Tokyo Game Show, and probably too much time going over footage frame-by-frame, there are 7 key changes that made themselves evident.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – 7 Key Changes From the First Game

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IGN @ign.com · 7h

Whether it's a Roguelike, a Roguelite, or a “game that’s like Rogue,” we’re just gonna bundle them all together for our picks of the best Roguelikes of all time.

The Best Roguelike Games - an IGN Playlist by Playlist Team

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IGN @ign.com · 7h

DC K.O. kicks off a new crossover wherein the Justice League is locked in a martial arts death tournament with the fate of existence at stake. And you'll never guess who loses in Round 1.

DC K.O. #1 Reveals Why the Justice League Is Fighting a Death Tournament, and You Won't Believe Who Loses in the First Round

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IGN @ign.com · 8h

In Mercy, Chris Pratt stars as a detective accused of murdering his wife. Standing on trial before an advanced A.I. judge played by Rebecca Ferguson, he has 90 minutes to prove his innocence. In theaters January 23, 2026.

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IGN @ign.com · 8h

Borderlands 4 developer Gearbox has given fans a seven day warning: those boss-melting builds based on “unintended interactions” will be nerfed next week.

'This Is Your 7 Days Notice' — Borderlands 4 Dev Warns Those Insane Boss-Melting Builds Based on 'Unintended Interactions' Aren't Long for This World

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IGN @ign.com · 9h

When the world needed heroes...they got The Mighty Nein, a group of fugitives and outcasts who must learn to work together to save the realm and stop reality itself from unraveling. This new animated series from Critical Role premieres November 19 on Prime Video.

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IGN @ign.com · 9h

Four new Batman LEGO sets are up for preorder, to celebrate the release of the video game LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

New Batman LEGO Sets Announced for Legacy of the Dark Knight, and They're Up for Preorder

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IGN @ign.com · 10h

Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Isla Fisher return as The Four Horsemen with a new generation of illusionists to show off their magic skills in this new clip from Now You See Me: Now You Don't, in theaters November 14. 🃏

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IGN @ign.com · 10h

In a recent interview, Jennifer Aniston said that without Matthew Perry, a Friends reboot, remake, or sequel is off the table. "It would be literally, physically impossible."

For more info: bit.ly/4mTXgl5

A Friends Reboot Would Be "Physically Impossible" Without Matthew Perry, Says Jennifer Aniston | Via: Harper's Bazaar U.K.

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IGN @ign.com · 10h

HBO Max has released the debut trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which contains plenty of jousting, a fake dragon, and an altogether more light-hearted atmosphere than Game of Thrones.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Debut Trailer Reveals Jousting, a Fake Dragon, and an Altogether More Light-Hearted Atmosphere Than Game of Thrones

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IGN @ign.com · 11h

Peacemaker Season 2's finale does set up what are presumably important future DCU situations, and they’re interesting concepts, but that’s all they are right now: concepts.

Our full review: bit.ly/4h3QaJq

Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Review | Score: 6 (Okay) | Verdict: Peacemaker’s second season finale is a mixed bag that manages to wrap-up a major dilemma in a finely acted and emotionally satisfying way, while short-changing most of the rest of the cast, with one face turn in particular feeling like an unearned stretch.

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IGN @ign.com · 11h

Peacemaker Season 2 ends on a mixed note, with some good Chris/Harcourt resolution but an unsatisfying Rick Flag Sr. turn.

Our review:

Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Review - ‘Making the World Better’

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IGN @ign.com · 11h

Bethesda's long-awaited The Elder Scrolls 6 will include a character designed in memory of a much-missed fan, after a remarkable charity campaign that raised more than $85,000 for Make-A-Wish.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Feature a Memorial Character For a Much-Missed Fan, Following $85,000 Donation to Make-A-Wish

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IGN @ign.com · 12h

According to a new report, episodes of Stranger Things 5 will run the length of movies, the shorter of which will run 90 minutes, and the longer of which running up to 120 minutes.

Stranger Things Final Season Will Reportedly Run 90-120 Minutes Per Episode

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IGN @ign.com · 12h

Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello are in for a shell-shocking adventure in Season 2 of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, premiering this December on Paramount+. 🐢

Watch the exclusive trailer here:

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IGN @ign.com · 12h

So far, Battlefield 6’s multiplayer has been extremely impressive. Each aspect of it seems well crafted, wrapped in a wonderful layer of destructibility on maps that, so far, play really well.

Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Review in Progress - Beta Impressions

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IGN @ign.com · 13h

You can also charge your Switch or Switch 2 while playing on it at the same time.

Extend Your Nintendo Switch 2 Play Time Before Needing to Recharge With This $11 Power Bank

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IGN @ign.com · 13h

After set photos of John Lithgow's Dumbledore appeared online, fans are theorizing scenes that aren't in the Harry Potter books, or that take place later in the series, could appear in the earlier seasons of the upcoming HBO show. bit.ly/47dUHG1

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