<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/" version="2.0"><channel><title>IGN Video Reviews</title><link>https://www.ign.com/videos</link><description>Video reviews of the latest video games and movies at IGN</description><copyright>Copyright (c) IGN Entertainment Inc., a Ziff Davis company</copyright><openSearch:startIndex>0</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>40</openSearch:itemsPerPage><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:42:53 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:42:53 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ign.com/rss/videos/feed?tags=review" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><atom:link href="https://www.ign.com/rss/videos/feed?tags=review&amp;start=40&amp;count=40" rel="next" type="application/rss+xml"/><image><url>https://s3.amazonaws.com/o.assets.images.ign.com/kraken/IGN-Logo-RSS.png</url><title>IGN Logo</title><link>https://www.ign.com</link><width>142</width><height>44</height></image><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Machine Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steam Machine is Valve's new piece of hardware entering the scene as a mini PC built for living room gaming. We love a lot about it, had some issues with it, but overall came away from our time with it feeling very positive. The big question mark has been around the Steam Machine price. After the Steam Deck had a jump in price, we knew that would be a major factor in who to recommend this to for PC gaming. The Steam Machine specs in coordination with how well it works with the Steam Controller being still make this an appealing PC rig to consider. For all things Valve and Steam related, keep it locked to IGN]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f13abd38-d0c4-47b6-ac66-e5efd5ae07cd</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/steam-machine-review</link><media:content duration="856" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Steam Machine is Valve's new piece of hardware entering the scene as a mini PC built for living room gaming. We love a lot about it, had some issues with it, but overall came away from our time with it feeling very positive. The big question mark has been around the Steam Machine price. After the Steam Deck had a jump in price, we knew that would be a major factor in who to recommend this to for PC gaming. The Steam Machine specs in coordination with how well it works with the Steam Controller being still make this an appealing PC rig to consider. For all things Valve and Steam related, keep it locked to IGN]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/06/19/steammachine-review-yt-1781829974390.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Steam Machine, Valve, PC, Mini PC]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Steam Machine Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Tech">Tech</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[House of the Dragon, Season 3 Premiere FULL SPOILER Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[After almost two full years, HBO's House of the Dragon is back for season 3 and by the Old Gods the premier episode is spectacular. With naval warfare, dragon fire and intricately established politics providing the drama, the Game of Thrones spinoff proves with Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood that it can stand toe to toe with the original series. Helen O'Hara reviews the first episode then chats IGN's Clint Gage about the perfect score, why this might be the season we start caring about more of the cast of Westeros and how that character's death stacks up to the "major character deaths" Game of Thrones series seem compelled to throw at us.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:03:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">373288b0-149d-4d57-87f5-54c7f31d45fe</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-premiere-full-spoiler-review</link><media:content duration="1066" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[After almost two full years, HBO's House of the Dragon is back for season 3 and by the Old Gods the premier episode is spectacular. With naval warfare, dragon fire and intricately established politics providing the drama, the Game of Thrones spinoff proves with Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood that it can stand toe to toe with the original series. Helen O'Hara reviews the first episode then chats IGN's Clint Gage about the perfect score, why this might be the season we start caring about more of the cast of Westeros and how that character's death stacks up to the "major character deaths" Game of Thrones series seem compelled to throw at us.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/06/22/hotds3-yt-1782119318333.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon, Drama, Fantasy, TV, HBO, Game of Thrones]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[House of the Dragon, Season 3 Premiere FULL SPOILER Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales reviewed by Scott White on Nintendo Switch 2, also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales isn’t without blemishes, but it’s still an excellent action-adventure game that continues to prove why the HD-2D art style is among the best around. Its interesting time travel concept doesn’t quite land, with not enough changing between the various time periods to keep its enemies and environments from getting a bit repetitive. But Elliot is a hero I wanted to cheer on, with a supporting cast whose stories were more than worth seeing through to the end. The Magicite system gave me plenty to min-max as I messed around with different builds on the fly, and I can’t wait to see all the cool combinations people find – though I do wish it let me make more of its discoveries on my own when it came to stuff like finding collectibles. Still, I grew to love this world and the people who call its various ages home, and I truly hope this isn’t the last we see of Elliot the adventurer and his feathered red cap.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:08:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">164b5066-2bc6-454a-ba7a-7e7f4da60143</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/the-adventures-of-elliot-the-millennium-tales-video-review</link><media:content duration="698" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales reviewed by Scott White on Nintendo Switch 2, also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales isn’t without blemishes, but it’s still an excellent action-adventure game that continues to prove why the HD-2D art style is among the best around. Its interesting time travel concept doesn’t quite land, with not enough changing between the various time periods to keep its enemies and environments from getting a bit repetitive. But Elliot is a hero I wanted to cheer on, with a supporting cast whose stories were more than worth seeing through to the end. The Magicite system gave me plenty to min-max as I messed around with different builds on the fly, and I can’t wait to see all the cool combinations people find – though I do wish it let me make more of its discoveries on my own when it came to stuff like finding collectibles. Still, I grew to love this world and the people who call its various ages home, and I truly hope this isn’t the last we see of Elliot the adventurer and his feathered red cap.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/06/18/the-adventures-of-elliot-the-millennium-tales-yt-02-1781802474852.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Action, RPG, PC, Square Enix, Square Enix, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toy Story 5 Is Good, Not Great]]></title><description><![CDATA[But your kids are gonna love it.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:48:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">989ee751-bbbe-4299-a8d6-2ca0b61f2a97</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/toy-story-5-is-good-not-great</link><media:content duration="67" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[But your kids are gonna love it.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/06/18/1f0f0eac-4f47-49a5-ad24-8190ee9624e8-1781750784135.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Toy Story 5, Comedy, Theater, Adventure, Animation, Family, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios, Toy Story]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Toy Story 5 Is Good, Not Great]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toy Story 5 Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the toys are back for Toy Story 5, and this time they're facing the toughest threat yet... screen time! While it's been a flagship franchise for animation pioneer Pixar, they've managed to write two separate satisfying endings for the sentient toys. So why do they keep coming back? Clint Gage reviews the fifth installment of the series to talk about that, plus series newcomers like Lillypad (Greta Lee) and Smarty Pants (Conan O'Brien) why some legacy characters getting sidelined is exactly what Toy Story needs, and the conversations he had with his kids after the screening!]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b5c46afc-7baf-445a-ba1b-30eeaa99e2d3</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/toy-story-5-review</link><media:content duration="717" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the toys are back for Toy Story 5, and this time they're facing the toughest threat yet... screen time! While it's been a flagship franchise for animation pioneer Pixar, they've managed to write two separate satisfying endings for the sentient toys. So why do they keep coming back? Clint Gage reviews the fifth installment of the series to talk about that, plus series newcomers like Lillypad (Greta Lee) and Smarty Pants (Conan O'Brien) why some legacy characters getting sidelined is exactly what Toy Story needs, and the conversations he had with his kids after the screening!]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/06/16/toystory5-review-yt1-1781615503718.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Toy Story 5, Comedy, Theater, Adventure, Animation, Family, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios, Toy Story]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Toy Story 5 Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Furious Could Be The Best Action Movie This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Furious is a ferociously good time.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:30:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d35850dc-691e-4c86-8cda-f0dbb29dbe81</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/the-furious-could-be-the-best-action-movie-this-year</link><media:content duration="65" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Furious is a ferociously good time.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/06/13/c810c069-3acf-4d20-8a68-641eccfdf11e-1781310593772.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[The Furious, Theater, Action, Crime, Thriller, Lionsgate, XYZ Films, Edko Films, Zhejiang Hengdian Film Production]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[The Furious Could Be The Best Action Movie This Year]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gothic 1 Remake Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gothic 1 Remake reviewed by Jarrett Green on PC, also available on Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5.Gothic 1 Remake is undeniably the best way to play this cult classic RPG – and not just because its an old game that has become hard to run on new PCs as time forgets it. The scope of the changes are largely quality-of-life improvements, making it easier to look at, listen to, and interact with on basic levels, even if it still doesn’t make for a bug-free experience. Its still-one-dimensional combat, uneven pacing, and disappointingly dull second half have aged like milk. Yet, the earnest and ahead of its time worldbuilding remains a high watermark for the genre, feeling like a clever and fresh take even all these years later, and that’s bolstered by new side quests that only enhance it.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:44:46 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">c86a570d-20a5-40ce-b5cc-6664bf1e8b57</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/gothic-1-remake-video-review</link><media:content duration="829" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Gothic 1 Remake reviewed by Jarrett Green on PC, also available on Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5.Gothic 1 Remake is undeniably the best way to play this cult classic RPG – and not just because its an old game that has become hard to run on new PCs as time forgets it. The scope of the changes are largely quality-of-life improvements, making it easier to look at, listen to, and interact with on basic levels, even if it still doesn’t make for a bug-free experience. Its still-one-dimensional combat, uneven pacing, and disappointingly dull second half have aged like milk. Yet, the earnest and ahead of its time worldbuilding remains a high watermark for the genre, feeling like a clever and fresh take even all these years later, and that’s bolstered by new side quests that only enhance it.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/06/12/gothic-1-remake-yt-1781307864976.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Gothic Remake, Action, RPG, PC, THQ Nordic, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Gothic / Arcania, Alkimia Interactive, Remake]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Gothic 1 Remake Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA The Run Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA The Run reviewed by Nico Vergara on PC, also available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.NBA The Run plays more like a distant descendant of the NBA Street series than a successor, which isn’t a bad thing. Although the two share certain traits, like their curated roster of NBA stars and street legends, an ample rotation of carefully crafted courts, and the sultry, ever-present vocals of DJ Bobbito Garcia, The Run’s core principle of online, run-and-gun action over the classic single-player arcade approach makes it a much more exciting and enticing present-day package than its predecessors. Unfortunately, its emphasis on pushing you through a steady flurry of quick matches is also where its biggest weakness lies. While this modern, run-it-up style might work for the first several runs, the games played, highlights made, and championships secured all eventually blur together, turning the excitement of those first title wins old much too soon. That means I was usually ready to pack up and head home before the lights were too low to see the rim, but these runs are still undoubtedly enjoyable in short bursts, and I’m eager to see how future updates might pull me back in for a few more.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:36:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">c25df183-b02d-4368-9c3d-3045fd927a14</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/nba-the-run-video-review</link><media:content duration="556" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[NBA The Run reviewed by Nico Vergara on PC, also available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.NBA The Run plays more like a distant descendant of the NBA Street series than a successor, which isn’t a bad thing. Although the two share certain traits, like their curated roster of NBA stars and street legends, an ample rotation of carefully crafted courts, and the sultry, ever-present vocals of DJ Bobbito Garcia, The Run’s core principle of online, run-and-gun action over the classic single-player arcade approach makes it a much more exciting and enticing present-day package than its predecessors. Unfortunately, its emphasis on pushing you through a steady flurry of quick matches is also where its biggest weakness lies. While this modern, run-it-up style might work for the first several runs, the games played, highlights made, and championships secured all eventually blur together, turning the excitement of those first title wins old much too soon. That means I was usually ready to pack up and head home before the lights were too low to see the rim, but these runs are still undoubtedly enjoyable in short bursts, and I’m eager to see how future updates might pull me back in for a few more.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/06/10/nba-the-run-yt-2-1781130837815.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[NBA THE RUN, Sports, PC, Online Co-Op Multiplayer, Online Versus Multiplayer, Basketball, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Cross-Platform Play, Unreal Engine 5, Online Six-Player Multiplayer, Play by Play Studios, Play by Play Studios]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[NBA The Run Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disclosure Day Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Spielberg is back in theaters, and he's brought aliens with him for the first time in years. Disclosure Day is a very welcome return to blockbuster filmmaking for the director who pioneered it 50 years ago with Jaws. And while Disclosure Day provides all the things Spielberg does best, with some incredible lighting and camera movement, great performances from leads Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor, the story of disclosing the existence of alien life to the entire world leaves a few unidentified flying leaps in logic that are worth talking about. Clint Gage reviews the film for IGN and talks about easily duped bad guys, the nits that feel more worth picking than others, and how the ending is a true Rorschach test for the audience.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2026 16:25:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">888946c4-2829-4b10-aa5d-938af335af0f</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/disclosure-day-review</link><media:content duration="575" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Steven Spielberg is back in theaters, and he's brought aliens with him for the first time in years. Disclosure Day is a very welcome return to blockbuster filmmaking for the director who pioneered it 50 years ago with Jaws. And while Disclosure Day provides all the things Spielberg does best, with some incredible lighting and camera movement, great performances from leads Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor, the story of disclosing the existence of alien life to the entire world leaves a few unidentified flying leaps in logic that are worth talking about. Clint Gage reviews the film for IGN and talks about easily duped bad guys, the nits that feel more worth picking than others, and how the ending is a true Rorschach test for the audience.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/06/09/disclosure-day-yt-3-1781018454602.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Disclosure Day, Sci-Fi, Theater, Drama, Universal Pictures, Universal Pictures]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Disclosure Day Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters of the Universe Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the Power of Greyskull, etc and so forth, He-Man is back on the big screen in the form of Nicholas Galitzine. Masters of the Universe is the latest in a string of films that are entires into decades old franchises. But can the Laika maestro and Travis Knight bring the same touch of pathos to this old toy line that he brought to Bumblebee in the Transformers universe? And just how does Jared Leto as Skeletor play? More or less Bane than we thought? IGN's Clint Gage reviews this trip to Eternia and talks about fan service not being a bad thing all the time, what He-Man has in common with Hot Shots and Spaceballs, plus the most surprising thing about this movie.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">75e26557-ff24-4c35-88c5-f50bd6346d95</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/masters-of-the-universe-review</link><media:content duration="624" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[By the Power of Greyskull, etc and so forth, He-Man is back on the big screen in the form of Nicholas Galitzine. Masters of the Universe is the latest in a string of films that are entires into decades old franchises. But can the Laika maestro and Travis Knight bring the same touch of pathos to this old toy line that he brought to Bumblebee in the Transformers universe? And just how does Jared Leto as Skeletor play? More or less Bane than we thought? IGN's Clint Gage reviews this trip to Eternia and talks about fan service not being a bad thing all the time, what He-Man has in common with Hot Shots and Spaceballs, plus the most surprising thing about this movie.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/06/03/motu-yt1-1780463602920.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Masters of the Universe [2026], Sci-Fi, Superhero, Theater, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Amazon Studios, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Mattel Films, Amazon MGM Studios]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Masters of the Universe Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light is the Best James Bond Game Since Goldeneye]]></title><description><![CDATA[007 First Light is AMAZING!]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:50:47 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b455455f-c14c-4a5b-819d-90453d9cb414</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/007-first-light-is-the-best-james-bond-game-since-goldeneye</link><media:content duration="62" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[007 First Light is AMAZING!]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/30/screenshot-2026-05-29-at-5-50-31-pm-1780102239414.png"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[007 First Light, Action, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Io Interactive, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Io Interactive, James Bond 007, Nintendo Switch 2]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[007 First Light is the Best James Bond Game Since Goldeneye]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[007 First Light reviewed by Luke Reilly on PlayStation 5. Also available on Xbox Series X|S and PC."While it’s impossible to argue that 007 First Light shares the seismic importance of 1997’s GoldenEye 007, it is nonetheless the best Bond game I’ve ever played. Demonstrably obsessed with bringing the Bond fantasy to life in a way no game has ever managed before, developer IO Interactive has found a highly successful home for the more curated action-stealth formula of 2012’s Hitman: Absolution. Patiently paced, First Light is brimming with Bond’s trinity of gadgets, guns, and girls in a way that feels fresh but reverent, and never like parody. The evolution of this risky, young Bond over the course of the story also feels logical and earned, to the point where the final moments before the credits left me literally cheering at the screen. Take a bow, IO, and put your clothes on – because I’m buying you all an ice cream."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 03:30:51 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">0faf9349-2e08-4567-ba9c-1297531a4949</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/007-first-light-video-review</link><media:content duration="1401" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[007 First Light reviewed by Luke Reilly on PlayStation 5. Also available on Xbox Series X|S and PC."While it’s impossible to argue that 007 First Light shares the seismic importance of 1997’s GoldenEye 007, it is nonetheless the best Bond game I’ve ever played. Demonstrably obsessed with bringing the Bond fantasy to life in a way no game has ever managed before, developer IO Interactive has found a highly successful home for the more curated action-stealth formula of 2012’s Hitman: Absolution. Patiently paced, First Light is brimming with Bond’s trinity of gadgets, guns, and girls in a way that feels fresh but reverent, and never like parody. The evolution of this risky, young Bond over the course of the story also feels logical and earned, to the point where the final moments before the credits left me literally cheering at the screen. Take a bow, IO, and put your clothes on – because I’m buying you all an ice cream."]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/28/007-firstlight-yt-02-1779988805532.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[007 First Light, Action, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Io Interactive, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Io Interactive, James Bond 007, Nintendo Switch 2]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[007 First Light Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backrooms Movie Lives Up to the Hype]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backrooms is GREAT.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:32:05 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d33837ad-5d91-490c-adf6-40e5131b20a6</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/backrooms-movie-lives-up-to-the-hype</link><media:content duration="63" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Backrooms is GREAT.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/28/screenshot-2026-05-27-at-6-31-19-pm-1779931919647.png"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Backrooms, Theater, Horror, A24, 21 Laps Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment, A24, Atomic Monster, Oddfellows Pictures]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Backrooms Movie Lives Up to the Hype]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mina the Hollower Review: Why It's a 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mina the Hollower is a Mouse-terpiece! Here's why we loved this retro action-adventure game.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:01:05 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">9330745f-f17b-4521-833a-72d3fa31ba1a</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/mina-the-hollower-review-why-its-a-10</link><media:content duration="67" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mina the Hollower is a Mouse-terpiece! Here's why we loved this retro action-adventure game.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/27/screenshot-2026-05-27-at-3-55-34-pm-1779922543783.png"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Mina the Hollower, Action, Adventure, PC, Nintendo Switch, Yacht Club Games, Yacht Club Games, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Mina the Hollower Review: Why It's a 10]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mina the Hollower Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mina the Hollower reviewed by Samuel Claiborn on PC, also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.Mina The Hollower will burrow into your brain and set up a cozy little house there. And I couldn’t let it go: Clues to unsolved puzzles pop into my brain before bed; a spot high out of reach that I never set foot on beckons me every time I pass it; that secret boss that destroyed me could be beatable with one really good grinding spot. Mina achieves the same heights in both action and style that its impressive inspirations reach on a regular basis, be that Zelda, Castlevania, or FromSoft RPGs. Even if all you’ve played is Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring, don’t let the retro look fool you: Mina the Hollower will scratch the same itch, with an open world that’s crammed with mysteries worth exploring and lively, clever combat I couldn’t get enough of. It’s a big game in a small package, and an absolute masterpiece of an adventure.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b4c11e9a-6884-4ab2-9f31-e404281d5961</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/mina-the-hollower-video-review</link><media:content duration="1079" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mina the Hollower reviewed by Samuel Claiborn on PC, also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.Mina The Hollower will burrow into your brain and set up a cozy little house there. And I couldn’t let it go: Clues to unsolved puzzles pop into my brain before bed; a spot high out of reach that I never set foot on beckons me every time I pass it; that secret boss that destroyed me could be beatable with one really good grinding spot. Mina achieves the same heights in both action and style that its impressive inspirations reach on a regular basis, be that Zelda, Castlevania, or FromSoft RPGs. Even if all you’ve played is Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring, don’t let the retro look fool you: Mina the Hollower will scratch the same itch, with an open world that’s crammed with mysteries worth exploring and lively, clever combat I couldn’t get enough of. It’s a big game in a small package, and an absolute masterpiece of an adventure.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/27/minathehollower-yt-01-1779844394151.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Mina the Hollower, Action, Adventure, PC, Nintendo Switch, Yacht Club Games, Yacht Club Games, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Mina the Hollower Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thick as Thieves Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thick as Thieves reviewed by Will Borger on PC.I wish Thick as Thieves had more to do overall, but it’s hard to find much fault with what’s here. Its thieves come with cool toys, its two levels are gorgeous and expansive, and there’s a particular joy in playing co-operatively. Even the story is pretty cool, if you can get past the fact that it’s almost all told through text. There are some irritations here – I’ll see you in hell, Hauntstables – but Thick as Thieves was a game I wanted to play, and not just for this review. And when it all comes together and you pull off the perfect heist at the last second? It’s pretty rad. Now if you’ll excuse me, my partner and I need to get back to Elway Manor. Those rich people aren’t going to rob themselves.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:12:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">9aabd712-3bde-447a-81f8-2db6cfbd3c9e</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/thick-as-thieves-review</link><media:content duration="605" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Thick as Thieves reviewed by Will Borger on PC.I wish Thick as Thieves had more to do overall, but it’s hard to find much fault with what’s here. Its thieves come with cool toys, its two levels are gorgeous and expansive, and there’s a particular joy in playing co-operatively. Even the story is pretty cool, if you can get past the fact that it’s almost all told through text. There are some irritations here – I’ll see you in hell, Hauntstables – but Thick as Thieves was a game I wanted to play, and not just for this review. And when it all comes together and you pull off the perfect heist at the last second? It’s pretty rad. Now if you’ll excuse me, my partner and I need to get back to Elway Manor. Those rich people aren’t going to rob themselves.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/21/thickasthieves-review-yt-1779405119431.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Thick As Thieves, Action, PC, Online Co-Op Multiplayer, OtherSide Entertainment, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Stealth, Online Two-Player Multiplayer, Megabit Publishing]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Thick as Thieves Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Boys Series Finale Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there’s any one complaint that can be leveled against The Boys Season 5, it’s that the series has taken too long to get to the good stuff. The back half of the season has been solid, but the road to get there was pretty rough at times. Our main concern heading into the series finale was that The Boys left itself with too much ground to cover in one episode. Can “Blood and Bone” really tie up all the lingering loose ends and give us a truly satisfying payoff to the years-long conflict between our heroes and Antony Starr’s Homelander? As it turns out, yes, it can. Check out our full, spoiler-filled review of the final episode of The Boys.The Boys stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Nathan Mitchell, Colby Minifie, Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry, Daveed Diggs, and Cameron Crovetti. The final episode is streaming now on Prime Video.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:06:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38895b35-789d-44f3-8fca-d926e0c65f03</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/the-boys-series-finale-review</link><media:content duration="600" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[If there’s any one complaint that can be leveled against The Boys Season 5, it’s that the series has taken too long to get to the good stuff. The back half of the season has been solid, but the road to get there was pretty rough at times. Our main concern heading into the series finale was that The Boys left itself with too much ground to cover in one episode. Can “Blood and Bone” really tie up all the lingering loose ends and give us a truly satisfying payoff to the years-long conflict between our heroes and Antony Starr’s Homelander? As it turns out, yes, it can. Check out our full, spoiler-filled review of the final episode of The Boys.The Boys stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Nathan Mitchell, Colby Minifie, Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry, Daveed Diggs, and Cameron Crovetti. The final episode is streaming now on Prime Video.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/20/tbsf-yt-1779293183392.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[The Boys, Superhero, Action, On-Demand, Action-Adventure, Prime Video, The Boys]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[The Boys Series Finale Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is GREAT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Click here to read our full review!]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:34:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">daadc327-d4fd-484c-a890-0595b1473ce8</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/why-lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-is-great</link><media:content duration="77" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Click here to read our full review!]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/19/screenshot-2026-05-19-at-3-34-49-pm-1779230091691.png"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Action, Adventure, PC, Warner Bros.  Interactive, TT Games, Warner Bros. Games, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, DC Comics, LEGO, Batman, Nintendo Switch 2]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Why LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is GREAT]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mandalorian and Grogu - Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[When The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+, one of the things that made Star Wars’ live-action episodic TV debut so special was how ably it evoked the wonder of the Original Trilogy while also forging its own unique path through the galaxy after the fall of the Galactic Empire. The Mandalorian and Grogu, the big-screen debut of Din Djarin and his adoptive son and first new Star Wars movie in seven years, gets caught almost immediately in a feedback loop of self-satisfied nostalgia which it seldom pulls out of. Tom Jorgensen breaks down why, if this is a hint of things to come from Lucasfilm, this is not the way for Star Wars movies.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3710040a-f60b-43de-9e3b-45eaad71289f</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-review</link><media:content duration="685" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[When The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+, one of the things that made Star Wars’ live-action episodic TV debut so special was how ably it evoked the wonder of the Original Trilogy while also forging its own unique path through the galaxy after the fall of the Galactic Empire. The Mandalorian and Grogu, the big-screen debut of Din Djarin and his adoptive son and first new Star Wars movie in seven years, gets caught almost immediately in a feedback loop of self-satisfied nostalgia which it seldom pulls out of. Tom Jorgensen breaks down why, if this is a hint of things to come from Lucasfilm, this is not the way for Star Wars movies.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/19/0fyig5j4upxiqvm-si1mxjnqoc8a3avsir0eqluhy8-1779158498552.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Sci-Fi, Theater, Action, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Lucasfilm, Star Wars, Ian Bryce Productions, Golem Creations]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[The Mandalorian and Grogu - Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoshi and the Mysterious Book reviewed by Tom Marks on Nintendo Switch 2.Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is an undeniable delight, with adorable storybook creatures that are amusing to learn about in your first, surprise-filled encounters with them. But while there’s impressive variety on display, it comes at the cost of depth. Nearly all of its best ideas are left to wilt on the vine – especially one clever mechanic that could have supported an entire game on its own, but instead arrives far too late and then disappointingly disappears. Its open-ended levels certainly had me smiling, but the long list of potential Discoveries offers too few moments to take what you’ve learned and think creatively to solve a problem. That’s a significant weakness for a game that’s all about experimentation. The result is the most charming video game bubble wrap you’ll ever pop, and not much more.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b309ddc8-5908-4439-87df-de96df578326</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-video-review</link><media:content duration="1140" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Yoshi and the Mysterious Book reviewed by Tom Marks on Nintendo Switch 2.Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is an undeniable delight, with adorable storybook creatures that are amusing to learn about in your first, surprise-filled encounters with them. But while there’s impressive variety on display, it comes at the cost of depth. Nearly all of its best ideas are left to wilt on the vine – especially one clever mechanic that could have supported an entire game on its own, but instead arrives far too late and then disappointingly disappears. Its open-ended levels certainly had me smiling, but the long list of potential Discoveries offers too few moments to take what you’ve learned and think creatively to solve a problem. That’s a significant weakness for a game that’s all about experimentation. The result is the most charming video game bubble wrap you’ll ever pop, and not much more.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/19/yoshiandthemysteriousbook-yt-1779155044830.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Platformer, Nintendo, Nintendo, Yoshi, Nintendo Switch 2]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reviewed by Simon Cardy on PlayStation 5, also available on Xbox Series X/S and PC.A strong open-world Gotham and trademark Lego slapstick humour powers a fantastic plastic parody of Batman’s greatest hits.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">7e616905-910f-4b14-9957-ec769624494b</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-review</link><media:content duration="901" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reviewed by Simon Cardy on PlayStation 5, also available on Xbox Series X/S and PC.A strong open-world Gotham and trademark Lego slapstick humour powers a fantastic plastic parody of Batman’s greatest hits.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/17/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-blogroll-03-1779057404285.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Action, Adventure, PC, Warner Bros.  Interactive, TT Games, Warner Bros. Games, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, DC Comics, LEGO, Batman, Nintendo Switch 2]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 Early Access Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 reviewed in Early Access by Travis Northup on PC, also available on Xbox Series X/S.Subnautica 2 is well on its way to being an awesome evolution of one of my favorite survival games. There’s plenty of reasons to dive in at its Early Access debut, including the start of a captivating story, the interesting and stressful depths to explore, and the addition of simple but effective multiplayer options. But the waters are pretty shallow at the moment, and it only takes a handful of hours to start seeing the work-in-progress walls that will eventually block your path – whether that’s the literal borders of the map or the small number of craftables currently available. It’s pretty impressive that wading in these low tides is as fun as it is already, and that should be a great sign of things to come, but I also wouldn’t blame anyone for waiting a bit before getting their feet wet.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:06:44 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">881eddb5-138f-4e9d-b291-2cd527f5ecf7</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/subnautica-2-early-access-video-review</link><media:content duration="534" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 reviewed in Early Access by Travis Northup on PC, also available on Xbox Series X/S.Subnautica 2 is well on its way to being an awesome evolution of one of my favorite survival games. There’s plenty of reasons to dive in at its Early Access debut, including the start of a captivating story, the interesting and stressful depths to explore, and the addition of simple but effective multiplayer options. But the waters are pretty shallow at the moment, and it only takes a handful of hours to start seeing the work-in-progress walls that will eventually block your path – whether that’s the literal borders of the map or the small number of craftables currently available. It’s pretty impressive that wading in these low tides is as fun as it is already, and that should be a great sign of things to come, but I also wouldn’t blame anyone for waiting a bit before getting their feet wet.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/14/subnautica2-yt-04-1778789191743.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Subnautica 2, Action, Adventure, PC, Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Xbox Series X/S, Krafton, Krafton, Subnautica, Steam Deck Playable, Early Access, Online Four-Player Multiplayer]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 Early Access Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 reviewed by Luke Reilly on Xbox Series X. Also available on Xbox Series S and PC.
"Technically, Forza Horizon 6 has not skipped a beat, and it runs like a titan. Aesthetically, it’s the best-looking and best-sounding game Playground has produced to date, set in the most wonderfully realised map it’s ever crafted – full of dense, authentic details and stunning driving roads. It’s rewarding to explore, the campaign is well-paced with a great payoff, and I simply cannot stop playing. I’ll always concede Forza Horizon 3 may forever be my favourite open-world racer, because who doesn’t love driving around their own backyard, but make no mistake: Forza Horizon 6 is unequivocally the best. The new standard in open-world racing is here, and it’s a gundamn masterpiece."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">22adb3f7-ac43-4805-b1eb-f43283abcc73</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/forza-horizon-6-video-review</link><media:content duration="1408" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 reviewed by Luke Reilly on Xbox Series X. Also available on Xbox Series S and PC.
"Technically, Forza Horizon 6 has not skipped a beat, and it runs like a titan. Aesthetically, it’s the best-looking and best-sounding game Playground has produced to date, set in the most wonderfully realised map it’s ever crafted – full of dense, authentic details and stunning driving roads. It’s rewarding to explore, the campaign is well-paced with a great payoff, and I simply cannot stop playing. I’ll always concede Forza Horizon 3 may forever be my favourite open-world racer, because who doesn’t love driving around their own backyard, but make no mistake: Forza Horizon 6 is unequivocally the best. The new standard in open-world racing is here, and it’s a gundamn masterpiece."]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/14/forzahorizon6-review-yt-1778743596879.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6, Racing, PC, Online, Online Versus Multiplayer, Playground Games, Xbox Game Studios, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Forza]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Punisher: One Last Kill Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Punisher may have been noticeably (and regrettably) absent from Daredevil Born Again Season 2, but he's back and he's got 45 minutes all to himself with the "Marvel Special Presentation," One Last Kill. While it's action is everything you might want out of The Punisher in live action (and in some cases a grizzly portion more) does Jon Bernthal, who co-wrote the one-shot in addition to starring as Frank Castle, break any new ground for the character that he's been vocal about wanting explore in more depth? IGN's Jesse Schedeen reviews One Last Kill to dig into that, how it may or may not connect to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and how the short runtime is a bit of a blessing and a curse.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:54:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">36e5ad7c-8ce3-45a5-acbf-a24b69026f90</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/the-punisher-one-last-kill-video-review</link><media:content duration="376" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Punisher may have been noticeably (and regrettably) absent from Daredevil Born Again Season 2, but he's back and he's got 45 minutes all to himself with the "Marvel Special Presentation," One Last Kill. While it's action is everything you might want out of The Punisher in live action (and in some cases a grizzly portion more) does Jon Bernthal, who co-wrote the one-shot in addition to starring as Frank Castle, break any new ground for the character that he's been vocal about wanting explore in more depth? IGN's Jesse Schedeen reviews One Last Kill to dig into that, how it may or may not connect to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and how the short runtime is a bit of a blessing and a curse.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/13/thepunisheronelastkill-review-yt-1778705664454.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[The Punisher: One Last Kill, Action, On-Demand, Marvel Studios, Disney Plus, Marvel, The Punisher]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[The Punisher: One Last Kill Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Directive 8020 Review: Why It's An 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directive 8020 is a step forward for The Dark Pictures Anthology.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:18:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">5d4015f3-c220-4903-84a1-36d2d3af2ad5</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/directive-8020-review-why-its-an-8</link><media:content duration="61" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Directive 8020 is a step forward for The Dark Pictures Anthology.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/12/screenshot-2026-05-12-at-3-12-34-pm-1778624020790.png"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Directive 8020: A Dark Pictures Games, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Horror, PC, Supermassive Games, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, The Dark Pictures Anthology, Supermassive Games, Unreal Engine 5]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Directive 8020 Review: Why It's An 8]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call of the Elder Gods Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call of the Elder Gods reviewed by Alessandro Fillari on PC, also available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.Call of the Elder Gods wonderfully captures the otherworldly tone and sense of mystery of its predecessor, which remains a hidden gem of this decade. While its ambitions chip away at feeling as captivating, it's an especially touching sequel to further explore the events of Call of the Sea while still having some rewarding Myst-style puzzle solving to complement a new story that's about finding a sense of closure. Developer Out of the Blue Games' follow-up nails the emotional core of its first-person adventure effort, all while giving its characters and puzzle design time to shine.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:22:39 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">0947eb6b-6a42-4870-9f63-0f999841afcd</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/call-of-the-elder-gods-video-review</link><media:content duration="485" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Call of the Elder Gods reviewed by Alessandro Fillari on PC, also available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.Call of the Elder Gods wonderfully captures the otherworldly tone and sense of mystery of its predecessor, which remains a hidden gem of this decade. While its ambitions chip away at feeling as captivating, it's an especially touching sequel to further explore the events of Call of the Sea while still having some rewarding Myst-style puzzle solving to complement a new story that's about finding a sense of closure. Developer Out of the Blue Games' follow-up nails the emotional core of its first-person adventure effort, all while giving its characters and puzzle design time to shine.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/12/calloftheeldergods-review-blogroll-1778609254895.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Call of the Elder Gods, Adventure, Puzzle, PC, Strategy, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Kwalee, Out of the Blue Games, Nintendo Switch 2]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Call of the Elder Gods Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes reviewed by Dan Stapleton on PC.Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes tests how well you hold up under the pressure of command by forcing you to play a game of whack-a-mole against endless waves of Cylon attacks, political crises, and ethical dilemmas that threaten to tear your fleet apart from within while you're simultaneously putting out both literal and metaphorical fires. Neither the pausable real-time combat nor the turn-based strategic management phases are about winning outright so much as they are about escaping without taking too many losses and making the best of bad situations, which keeps tensions high. It's not visually spectacular, but it does have a style that feels true to the BSG series. And like any great roguelike, its random upgrades and ever-escalating challenge modifiers have no trouble justifying another run even dozens of hours in, after you've seen each crisis story play out multiple times.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">578e3450-6fb6-49c1-a2f0-3914ad14c7ab</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/battlestar-galactica-scattered-hopes-review</link><media:content duration="552" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes reviewed by Dan Stapleton on PC.Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes tests how well you hold up under the pressure of command by forcing you to play a game of whack-a-mole against endless waves of Cylon attacks, political crises, and ethical dilemmas that threaten to tear your fleet apart from within while you're simultaneously putting out both literal and metaphorical fires. Neither the pausable real-time combat nor the turn-based strategic management phases are about winning outright so much as they are about escaping without taking too many losses and making the best of bad situations, which keeps tensions high. It's not visually spectacular, but it does have a style that feels true to the BSG series. And like any great roguelike, its random upgrades and ever-escalating challenge modifiers have no trouble justifying another run even dozens of hours in, after you've seen each crisis story play out multiple times.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/08/battlestar-galactica-scattered-hopes-review-yt-1778284055393.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, PC, Strategy, DotEmu, Roguelike, Battlestar Galactica, Alt Shift]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Directive 8020 Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directive 8020 reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC, also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S."I've been a big fan of The Dark Pictures since the very beginning, despite their quirks and shortcomings, and Directive 8020 is a chilling and impressive start to the second season of the anthology. The effective deep space setting, smart writing, strong performances from the main cast, and a tense – if a bit overused – new stealth mechanic are the highlights. I wish the ability to scroll through the scene trees hadn't been presented to me as so immediately and trivially accessible, since even casually pawing through it for a minute definitely ruins some of the magic and suspense on a first playthrough, even if it is a welcome tool on return visits. Either way, this is a step forward for the anthology in terms of spectacle and storytelling, which makes it more than worth the ride."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">220bb8f2-1b24-46e1-a512-743e6f14a279</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/directive-8020-review</link><media:content duration="613" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Directive 8020 reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC, also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S."I've been a big fan of The Dark Pictures since the very beginning, despite their quirks and shortcomings, and Directive 8020 is a chilling and impressive start to the second season of the anthology. The effective deep space setting, smart writing, strong performances from the main cast, and a tense – if a bit overused – new stealth mechanic are the highlights. I wish the ability to scroll through the scene trees hadn't been presented to me as so immediately and trivially accessible, since even casually pawing through it for a minute definitely ruins some of the magic and suspense on a first playthrough, even if it is a welcome tool on return visits. Either way, this is a step forward for the anthology in terms of spectacle and storytelling, which makes it more than worth the ride."]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/08/directive8020-review-yt-1778282761987.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Directive 8020: A Dark Pictures Games, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Horror, PC, Supermassive Games, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, The Dark Pictures Anthology, Supermassive Games, Unreal Engine 5]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Directive 8020 Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixtape Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mixtape reviewed by Simon Cardy on PlayStation 5, also available on Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.A musical delight from start to finish, Mixtape sets a new standard for coming-of-age stories in video games and does so with a masterful sense of style.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a838466-d4fb-4368-941f-145bcda1dfa8</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/mixtape-review</link><media:content duration="1010" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mixtape reviewed by Simon Cardy on PlayStation 5, also available on Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.A musical delight from start to finish, Mixtape sets a new standard for coming-of-age stories in video games and does so with a masterful sense of style.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/07/image-24-1778172255915.png"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Mixtape, Adventure, PC, Annapurna Interactive, Beethoven & Dinosaur, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Mixtape Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's Why The Mortal Kombat II Movie Is Great]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're expecting Mortal Kombat II to have karefully krafted kharacters and komplex konflicts, you might be disappointed. But if you're expecting a movie about a bunch of colorful weirdos beating the shit out of each other? It’s GREAT.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2026 00:11:07 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3796b4ef-2e73-4cc6-ba3f-529ab40c5436</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/heres-why-the-mortal-kombat-ii-movie-is-great</link><media:content duration="75" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[If you're expecting Mortal Kombat II to have karefully krafted kharacters and komplex konflicts, you might be disappointed. But if you're expecting a movie about a bunch of colorful weirdos beating the shit out of each other? It’s GREAT.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/07/screenshot-2026-05-06-at-5-10-09-pm-1778112611566.png"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat II, Theater, Warner Bros. Pictures, Action, Fantasy, Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, Mortal Kombat]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Here's Why The Mortal Kombat II Movie Is Great]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat II Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat II picks up right where the 2021 reboot left off, wasting no time delivering on everything the first film teed up. Karl Urban steps in as a washed-up Johnny Cage, Adeline Rudolph's Kitana takes center stage, and Hiroyuki Sanada's Scorpion is back to remind everyone why he's the franchise's most iconic character. Meanwhile, Josh Lawson's Kano somehow returns from the dead because reasons. Director Simon McQuoid's sequel leans hard into the franchise's core appeal: colorful characters brutalizing each other in spectacularly gruesome ways. Max Scoville breaks down what works and what doesn’t in this big, loud, fun and gruesome sequel.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6fac6f29-9a41-40c7-a6b3-e80112bb1020</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/mortal-kombat-ii-review</link><media:content duration="691" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat II picks up right where the 2021 reboot left off, wasting no time delivering on everything the first film teed up. Karl Urban steps in as a washed-up Johnny Cage, Adeline Rudolph's Kitana takes center stage, and Hiroyuki Sanada's Scorpion is back to remind everyone why he's the franchise's most iconic character. Meanwhile, Josh Lawson's Kano somehow returns from the dead because reasons. Director Simon McQuoid's sequel leans hard into the franchise's core appeal: colorful characters brutalizing each other in spectacularly gruesome ways. Max Scoville breaks down what works and what doesn’t in this big, loud, fun and gruesome sequel.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/06/mortalkombat2-yt-01-1778078638221.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 11, Mortal Kombat [1995], Mortal Kombat [2021], Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Mortal Kombat II, Theater, Warner Bros. Pictures, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Warner Bros. Pictures, DVD, New Line Cinema, New Line Cinema, Warner Home Video, On-Demand, Blu-ray, New Line Home Entertainment, HBO Max, Number Of Players, Memory Card, Fighting, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Memory Blocks, Online - VS Number Of Players, Warner Bros.  Interactive, High Voltage Software, PlayStation Vita, NetherRealm Studios, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Stadia, Shiver Entertainment, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Mortal Kombat, Steam Deck Verified]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat II Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the price, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni is the most well-rounded gaming headset available now, bringing hi-res sound quality, long-term comfort, and a ton of versatility in one package.Where to buy:SteelSeries – https://zdcs.link/9gXplqAmazon – https://zdcs.link/QqJ5kBBest Buy – https://zdcs.link/zE8EyP]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 13:14:18 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae7aa75-1c00-4a01-8958-f25febaedd4d</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-omni-review</link><media:content duration="692" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Despite the price, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni is the most well-rounded gaming headset available now, bringing hi-res sound quality, long-term comfort, and a ton of versatility in one package.Where to buy:SteelSeries – https://zdcs.link/9gXplqAmazon – https://zdcs.link/QqJ5kBBest Buy – https://zdcs.link/zE8EyP]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/06/ssanp-blogroll-1778073225060.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni, SteelSeries , Gaming Headset]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Tech">Tech</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead as Disco Early Access Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead as Disco Early Access reviewed by Will Borger on PC.
Dead as Disco may be more EP than album at its Early Access debut, but it already proves that Brain Jar Games has everything it takes to top the charts one day. The cats on stage are electric, the set list is inspired, and there’s enough juice at the bar to keep you coming back for more. Ultimately, you kind of have to give yourself to the flow to see everything Dead as Disco has to offer. You have to be excited to practice, to explore technique. If you’re willing to dig into the act of making something, so much the better. You’ll get more out of it. That’s just how music is, how action games are – the good ones, anyway. Fall down seven times, get up eight, until the song that whooped your butt is a dance your fingers know all the moves to. Charlie’s only got one night to set things right, but Disco never dies.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">cf2756c0-3f39-444b-ab5c-cdeddf59b0d3</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/dead-as-disco-early-access-video-review</link><media:content duration="507" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Dead as Disco Early Access reviewed by Will Borger on PC.
Dead as Disco may be more EP than album at its Early Access debut, but it already proves that Brain Jar Games has everything it takes to top the charts one day. The cats on stage are electric, the set list is inspired, and there’s enough juice at the bar to keep you coming back for more. Ultimately, you kind of have to give yourself to the flow to see everything Dead as Disco has to offer. You have to be excited to practice, to explore technique. If you’re willing to dig into the act of making something, so much the better. You’ll get more out of it. That’s just how music is, how action games are – the good ones, anyway. Fall down seven times, get up eight, until the song that whooped your butt is a dance your fingers know all the moves to. Charlie’s only got one night to set things right, but Disco never dies.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/05/deadasdisco-earlyaccessreview-yt-1777967658463.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Dead as Disco, Action, PC, Online Co-Op Multiplayer, Beat 'Em Up, Rhythm, Brain Jar Games, Inc., Brain Jar Games, Inc.]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Dead as Disco Early Access Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: 1995's Mortal Kombat Gave Fans Everything They Wanted From a Mortal Kombat Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a long time, Mortal Kombat’s 1995 live-action movie set the bar as far as video game-to-movie adaptations go. Not a high bar to clear, to be sure, but the bottom line is the 1995 video game adaptation understood what fans wanted: great martial arts, plenty of cheese, a respect for the source material, and a lot of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa mean-mugging the camera and saying “Your soul is mine!”Now, with Mortal Kombat II about to hit theaters, we are asking the question: Does the 1995 Mortal Kombat stand the test of time? Watch our Flashback Review to find out the answer!]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2026 12:46:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">411bab03-a4da-4074-a0b1-699e8ddbb04f</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/review-1995s-mortal-kombat-gave-fans-everything-they-wanted-from-a-mortal-kombat-movie</link><media:content duration="1473" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[For a long time, Mortal Kombat’s 1995 live-action movie set the bar as far as video game-to-movie adaptations go. Not a high bar to clear, to be sure, but the bottom line is the 1995 video game adaptation understood what fans wanted: great martial arts, plenty of cheese, a respect for the source material, and a lot of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa mean-mugging the camera and saying “Your soul is mine!”Now, with Mortal Kombat II about to hit theaters, we are asking the question: Does the 1995 Mortal Kombat stand the test of time? Watch our Flashback Review to find out the answer!]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/05/01/mortal-kombat-1995-review-oo-1777667923875.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat [1995], Mortal Kombat II, Theater, Warner Bros. Pictures, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Warner Bros. Pictures, DVD, New Line Cinema, New Line Cinema, Warner Home Video, Blu-ray, New Line Home Entertainment, Mortal Kombat]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Review: 1995's Mortal Kombat Gave Fans Everything They Wanted From a Mortal Kombat Movie]]></media:title><media:category label="Entertainment">Entertainment</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City reviewed by Travis Northup on Meta Quest 3, also available on Steam.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is a buggy, repetitive, and incredibly barebones adventure that mostly fails to capitalize on its extremely awesome premise. The decent parkour system, amusing dialogue, and co-op joy of hanging out with your friends as dorky turtles can be amusing for a bit, but you’ll have to contend with completely lifeless open-world areas, loads of repetitive and sloppy combat and stealth, and quest objectives or other interactions breaking on you constantly. A cooperative TMNT VR game has all the potential in the world of being a truly awesome time, but Empire City only offers an occasional glimpse of what that could actually look like.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:58:39 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">19c0d387-1d79-4984-a630-05f3ce06959d</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-empire-city-video-review</link><media:content duration="676" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City reviewed by Travis Northup on Meta Quest 3, also available on Steam.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is a buggy, repetitive, and incredibly barebones adventure that mostly fails to capitalize on its extremely awesome premise. The decent parkour system, amusing dialogue, and co-op joy of hanging out with your friends as dorky turtles can be amusing for a bit, but you’ll have to contend with completely lifeless open-world areas, loads of repetitive and sloppy combat and stealth, and quest objectives or other interactions breaking on you constantly. A cooperative TMNT VR game has all the potential in the world of being a truly awesome time, but Empire City only offers an occasional glimpse of what that could actually look like.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/04/30/tmnt-empirecity-review-yt-1777586296396.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, Action, Adventure, PC, Online Co-Op Multiplayer, Oculus Rift VR, VR, SteamVR, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Meta Quest 2, Online Three-Player Multiplayer, Meta Quest 3, Beyond Frames Entertainment, Meta Quest Pro, Cortopia Studios]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invincible VS Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a bit rough around the edges, but Invincible VS's hard hitting and fast paced 3v3 tag fighting is a gust of fresh air, especially for those who miss the two-way interactable combo system of Killer Instinct.Invincible VS Review by Mitchell Saltzman. Played on PlayStation 5. Also available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">266bc6f6-d76c-4a33-94b0-d2a8c68359e7</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/invincible-vs-video-review</link><media:content duration="1026" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[It's a bit rough around the edges, but Invincible VS's hard hitting and fast paced 3v3 tag fighting is a gust of fresh air, especially for those who miss the two-way interactable combo system of Killer Instinct.Invincible VS Review by Mitchell Saltzman. Played on PlayStation 5. Also available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/04/29/iv-yt-1777500084545.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Invincible VS, Fighting, PC, Skybound Games, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Skybound Games, Invincible [Robert Kirkman], Local Two-Player Multiplayer, Online Two-Player Multiplayer]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Invincible VS Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Early Access Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era reviewed on PC in Early Access by Jarrett Green.Even though it's not a remake, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is a great example of a game that follows the rules good remakes always should. It’s how I remember Heroes of Might and Magic 2 and 3, even if it doesn’t try to recreate those games frame-by-frame with new graphics. The simple combat is the star of the show, as it was in games past, still hiding depth and mastery that makes the difference between good and great play. Its fresh take on older factions and entirely new additions are vibrant and fun in combat where it matters most, but could stand to find more mechanical identity in their city management and hero selections. And although some of the randomness that is signature to the series has been corralled, it still can serve to make otherwise interesting systems frustrating to interact with in a meaningful way. But the core of Olden Era is as solid as the series has ever been, and though there is plenty to be tweaked and rebalanced in the coming months, this Early Access starting point can satisfy both New World Computing-era yearners and newbies curious to see what the fuss is about alike.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:51:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">cc30e6af-3e1b-4724-b152-f443e3c01269</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/heroes-of-might-and-magic-olden-era-early-access-video-review</link><media:content duration="1096" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era reviewed on PC in Early Access by Jarrett Green.Even though it's not a remake, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is a great example of a game that follows the rules good remakes always should. It’s how I remember Heroes of Might and Magic 2 and 3, even if it doesn’t try to recreate those games frame-by-frame with new graphics. The simple combat is the star of the show, as it was in games past, still hiding depth and mastery that makes the difference between good and great play. Its fresh take on older factions and entirely new additions are vibrant and fun in combat where it matters most, but could stand to find more mechanical identity in their city management and hero selections. And although some of the randomness that is signature to the series has been corralled, it still can serve to make otherwise interesting systems frustrating to interact with in a meaningful way. But the core of Olden Era is as solid as the series has ever been, and though there is plenty to be tweaked and rebalanced in the coming months, this Early Access starting point can satisfy both New World Computing-era yearners and newbies curious to see what the fuss is about alike.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/04/28/heroes-of-might-and-magic-olden-era-earlyaccess-yt-b-1777416666136.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, Ubisoft, PC, Strategy, Unfrozen, Might and Magic, Turn-Based, Early Access]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Early Access Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Steam Controller Is Amazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you be picking up a Steam Controller? Let us know in the comments!]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:05:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">851150b1-375a-4673-a113-886ec8189cc0</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/the-steam-controller-is-amazing</link><media:content duration="51" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Will you be picking up a Steam Controller? Let us know in the comments!]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/04/28/screenshot-2026-04-27-at-10-05-07-pm-1777352709370.png"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Steam Controller , Valve, Controller]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[The Steam Controller Is Amazing]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saros Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saros reviewed by Michael Higham on PlayStation 5.With Saros, Housemarque once again proved that its bullet-hell sensibilities mesh incredibly well with fluid and super-challenging action. This is primarily a test of skill that's as much a rhythmic dance as it is a fireworks show with a punch-packing sci-fi arsenal. The roguelite structure doesn't always work in its favor as it struggles to balance the repetition that’s a natural part of the genre with a strong sense of progression – although going through the motions was still fine, because at least I could sharpen my skills for some sick boss fights that were as difficult as they were fun. I'm left conflicted after the 22 hours I put into seeing it all the way through to its true ending, though. There's a bigger emphasis on story this time around, and it's more ambitious in some respects, which I can appreciate – but when its strongest ideas are a bit too abstracted, powerful themes can end up ringing hollow. So while it's eclipsed by its predecessor in some important ways, Saros was still worth banging my head against over and over again.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6ef463d1-0398-401e-9584-1d1ffb3e9c9d</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/saros-review</link><media:content duration="674" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Saros reviewed by Michael Higham on PlayStation 5.With Saros, Housemarque once again proved that its bullet-hell sensibilities mesh incredibly well with fluid and super-challenging action. This is primarily a test of skill that's as much a rhythmic dance as it is a fireworks show with a punch-packing sci-fi arsenal. The roguelite structure doesn't always work in its favor as it struggles to balance the repetition that’s a natural part of the genre with a strong sense of progression – although going through the motions was still fine, because at least I could sharpen my skills for some sick boss fights that were as difficult as they were fun. I'm left conflicted after the 22 hours I put into seeing it all the way through to its true ending, though. There's a bigger emphasis on story this time around, and it's more ambitious in some respects, which I can appreciate – but when its strongest ideas are a bit too abstracted, powerful themes can end up ringing hollow. So while it's eclipsed by its predecessor in some important ways, Saros was still worth banging my head against over and over again.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/04/23/saros-review-yt-a-1776985327842.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Saros, Action, Shooter, Housemarque, Third-Person, Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation 5, Roguelite, PS5 Pro Enhanced]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Saros Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windrose Early Access Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windrose reviewed in Early Access by Leana Hafer on PC.With its snappy ground combat and excellent sound design, Windrose has made a strong impression on me at its Early Access release. Particularly when it comes to polish, this feels more like a finished game than a beta. And while the story and progression cut off a bit abruptly, there's still more than 80 hours of stuff to do if you want to see everything that’s currently available. Some mission types need rethinking – it's no fun to be mobbed on the deck of a ghost ship by 20 zombies with no means of stealth or crowd control – and I'm not wowed by the naval battles yet. But a robust building system and exciting, handcrafted points of interest lay a strong foundation for some pirate adventures alone or with friends.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:12:12 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">41c38e9c-2589-420b-84aa-47376f49e674</guid><link>https://www.ign.com/videos/windrose-early-access-video-review</link><media:content duration="561" isDefault="true" medium="video"/><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Windrose reviewed in Early Access by Leana Hafer on PC.With its snappy ground combat and excellent sound design, Windrose has made a strong impression on me at its Early Access release. Particularly when it comes to polish, this feels more like a finished game than a beta. And while the story and progression cut off a bit abruptly, there's still more than 80 hours of stuff to do if you want to see everything that’s currently available. Some mission types need rethinking – it's no fun to be mobbed on the deck of a ghost ship by 20 zombies with no means of stealth or crowd control – and I'm not wowed by the naval battles yet. But a robust building system and exciting, handcrafted points of interest lay a strong foundation for some pirate adventures alone or with friends.]]></media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2026/04/22/windrose-ea-yt-1776895926886.jpg"/><media:keywords><![CDATA[Windrose, Action, Adventure, RPG, PC, Online Co-Op Multiplayer, Online Versus Multiplayer, Free-to-Play, Early Access, Massively Multiplayer, Windrose Crew, Windrose Crew]]></media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Windrose Early Access Video Review]]></media:title><media:category label="Games">Games</media:category></item></channel></rss>