https://www.ign.com/videosThe leaders in gaming news hand-pick the day's hottest news. Basically, if you've ever wished the Paparazzi would follow around Batman and Zelda, the Daily Fix is for you.IGN040Sat, 2 May 2026 23:45:46 +0000Sat, 2 May 2026 23:45:46 +0000https://s3.amazonaws.com/o.assets.images.ign.com/kraken/IGN-Logo-RSS.pnghttps://www.ign.com14244en-usnoThe leaders in gaming news hand-pick the day's hottest news. Basically, if you've ever wished the Paparazzi would follow around Batman and Zelda, the Daily Fix is for you.The leaders in gaming news hand-pick the day's hottest news. Basically, if you've ever wished the Paparazzi would follow around Batman and Zelda, the Daily Fix is for you.IGNpodcasts@ign.comIGNFri, 1 May 2026 22:12:48 +00007b334cd5-eee7-4759-babb-2e1b2472511ehttps://www.ign.com/videos/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-could-beat-a-record-set-by-solo-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:The Mandalorian and Grogu is tracking to break a record set by Solo: A Star Wars Story, but that's not technically good news. Mando and Grogu could open to a Disney-era low of $80 million over the Memorial Day weekend. Solo, the spinoff about everyone's favorite spice smuggler, opened to around $84 million over the same weekend back in 2018. But if there's a silver lining, The Mandalorian and Grogu cost almost half of what Solo cost to make. In other news, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed recently that Grand Theft Auto 6 will NOT include real-world product placement, in keeping with the franchise's theme of using fake products.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #adIGNIn today's Daily Fix:The Mandalorian and Grogu is tracking to break a record set by Solo: A Star Wars Story, but that's not technically good news. Mando and Grogu could open to a Disney-era low of $80 million over the Memorial Day weekend. Solo, the spinoff about everyone's favorite spice smuggler, opened to around $84 million over the same weekend back in 2018. But if there's a silver lining, The Mandalorian and Grogu cost almost half of what Solo cost to make. In other news, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed recently that Grand Theft Auto 6 will NOT include real-world product placement, in keeping with the franchise's theme of using fake products.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #adThu, 30 Apr 2026 23:55:56 +00004ead195d-57a1-4547-be10-ae6fc715e9fchttps://www.ign.com/videos/fortnite-is-the-future-of-star-wars-storytelling-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Fortnite and Star Wars have revealed a major collab that allows creators to use licensed Star Wars assets in their Fortnite islands. The update will also launch with three new game modes: Star Wars: Galactic Siege, which is a take on capture the flag; Star Wars: Droid Tycoon, a tycoon-inspired game; and Star Wars: Escape Vader, with Alien Isolation and Dead by Daylight gameplay, but with Darth Vader. Speaking of Star Wars, a very high-tech (and very expensive) life-sized Grogu animatronic is up for pre-order, and pretty much acts the way Grogu would in real-life. If you have a cool $600 lying around, you should reserve one now before they're all gone. And a look at SAROS’s Eclipse Mechanic and gameplay.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #adIGNIn today's Daily Fix:Fortnite and Star Wars have revealed a major collab that allows creators to use licensed Star Wars assets in their Fortnite islands. The update will also launch with three new game modes: Star Wars: Galactic Siege, which is a take on capture the flag; Star Wars: Droid Tycoon, a tycoon-inspired game; and Star Wars: Escape Vader, with Alien Isolation and Dead by Daylight gameplay, but with Darth Vader. Speaking of Star Wars, a very high-tech (and very expensive) life-sized Grogu animatronic is up for pre-order, and pretty much acts the way Grogu would in real-life. If you have a cool $600 lying around, you should reserve one now before they're all gone. And a look at SAROS’s Eclipse Mechanic and gameplay.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #adWed, 29 Apr 2026 23:21:22 +0000e4a52773-1e71-48dc-9011-e4934a329efbhttps://www.ign.com/videos/gta-6-price-addressed-by-take-two-ceo-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed rumors that Grand Theft Auto VI will sell for well over the standard $70. While he didn't give an actual, he did say that their goal is to sell it for "way way way less" than the value delivery. So hopefully they don't break the mold with pricing, but let's be real, it'll sell well regardless of the price. In other news, Sony has confirmed their PlayStation Plus games for May 2026, and soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers leads the charge, along with EA Sports FC 26 and indie action game Nine Sols. And we have a preview at SAROS’s Second Chance mechanic.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #adIGNIn today's Daily Fix:Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed rumors that Grand Theft Auto VI will sell for well over the standard $70. While he didn't give an actual, he did say that their goal is to sell it for "way way way less" than the value delivery. So hopefully they don't break the mold with pricing, but let's be real, it'll sell well regardless of the price. In other news, Sony has confirmed their PlayStation Plus games for May 2026, and soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers leads the charge, along with EA Sports FC 26 and indie action game Nine Sols. And we have a preview at SAROS’s Second Chance mechanic.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #adWed, 29 Apr 2026 00:01:29 +0000c8dc1030-6ae4-46e9-8615-3a6e842c9720https://www.ign.com/videos/nintendo-has-a-mystery-movie-scheduled-for-april-2028-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Nintendo has its hands full with movie adaptations, with the Legend of Zelda movie next year, and a third Super Mario movie coming down the warp pipe eventually. But Universal recently udpated their release schedule, and there's an unannounced Nintendo/Illumination animated movie scheduled for April of 2028. This might be Super Mario Bros. 3, but 2028 could be too soon, or this could be the Donkey Kong spinoff starring Seth Rogen. Let us know your theories in the comments. Plus there's new Resident Evil DLC dropping next month, and a glimpse into the mysterious story you’ll discover in Housemarque’s SAROS. Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #adIGNIn today's Daily Fix:Nintendo has its hands full with movie adaptations, with the Legend of Zelda movie next year, and a third Super Mario movie coming down the warp pipe eventually. But Universal recently udpated their release schedule, and there's an unannounced Nintendo/Illumination animated movie scheduled for April of 2028. This might be Super Mario Bros. 3, but 2028 could be too soon, or this could be the Donkey Kong spinoff starring Seth Rogen. Let us know your theories in the comments. Plus there's new Resident Evil DLC dropping next month, and a glimpse into the mysterious story you’ll discover in Housemarque’s SAROS. Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #adMon, 27 Apr 2026 23:50:52 +0000bced75b2-1587-4b40-9da2-2e35d5c6e283https://www.ign.com/videos/valve-gives-an-update-on-steam-deck-2-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:The Steam Machine is presumably just around the corner, and the Steam Controller is out, but what about the Steam Deck 2? IGN spoke with Valve about their upcoming hardware projects, and they gave us a small, but meaningful update on the successor to the succesful Steam Deck. In other news, Tom Taylorsen, who voiced Ryder in Mass Effect Andromeda, blames EA for the game's chilly reception. Andromeda was released in somewhat of an unfinished state, with a plethora of bugs, and fans of the series were not kind to the game at launch. And finally, we take a look at the mechanics you can expect in Housemarque’s latest title - SAROS.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #ADIGNIn today's Daily Fix:The Steam Machine is presumably just around the corner, and the Steam Controller is out, but what about the Steam Deck 2? IGN spoke with Valve about their upcoming hardware projects, and they gave us a small, but meaningful update on the successor to the succesful Steam Deck. In other news, Tom Taylorsen, who voiced Ryder in Mass Effect Andromeda, blames EA for the game's chilly reception. Andromeda was released in somewhat of an unfinished state, with a plethora of bugs, and fans of the series were not kind to the game at launch. And finally, we take a look at the mechanics you can expect in Housemarque’s latest title - SAROS.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #ADFri, 24 Apr 2026 19:55:37 +0000f03ad24f-f601-4f48-9992-2b7276168be9https://www.ign.com/videos/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-producer-promises-there-will-be-bloodGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced had its debut yesterday, and while fans are praising the game's modern looks, some are criticizing the lack of blood in the combat. The game's producer, Justin Ng, took to social media to clarify that the game was toned down for the reveal trailer, and promises "there WILL be blood" when the game launches in July. In other news, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is celebrating its one-year anniversary with some new haircuts. And finally, Resident Evil Requiem has passed another sales milestone.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced had its debut yesterday, and while fans are praising the game's modern looks, some are criticizing the lack of blood in the combat. The game's producer, Justin Ng, took to social media to clarify that the game was toned down for the reveal trailer, and promises "there WILL be blood" when the game launches in July. In other news, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is celebrating its one-year anniversary with some new haircuts. And finally, Resident Evil Requiem has passed another sales milestone.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:49:30 +00002d5ba5dc-a43e-40c5-b37a-35ff313e7307https://www.ign.com/videos/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-features-major-changes-from-the-original-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Ubisoft has finally lifted the curtain on one of the worst-kept secrets in modern gaming: the remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Officially titled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, this is a single-player-focused game that does not include the Freedom Cry DLC or the multiplayer component of the original. But it does feature new crewmates, a refined combat system, and parkour movement more akin to recent AC games like Shadows. In other news, BioWare gave a brief update on Mass Effect 5, only to say that, yes, they're busy. Better than nothing, right? And finally, Toho is expanding their Godzilla universe with Godzilla World, an interconnected cinematic universe for their version of Godzilla (not the Legendary version, which is part of the MonsterVerse with King Kong).IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Ubisoft has finally lifted the curtain on one of the worst-kept secrets in modern gaming: the remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Officially titled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, this is a single-player-focused game that does not include the Freedom Cry DLC or the multiplayer component of the original. But it does feature new crewmates, a refined combat system, and parkour movement more akin to recent AC games like Shadows. In other news, BioWare gave a brief update on Mass Effect 5, only to say that, yes, they're busy. Better than nothing, right? And finally, Toho is expanding their Godzilla universe with Godzilla World, an interconnected cinematic universe for their version of Godzilla (not the Legendary version, which is part of the MonsterVerse with King Kong).Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:51:42 +0000be731a38-15d0-452b-80c3-ddb79f74d71fhttps://www.ign.com/videos/we-may-not-have-seen-the-last-of-joel-from-the-last-of-us-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:We may not have seen the last of Joel from The Last of Us, according to original Joel actor, Troy Baker. Although—SPOILER ALERT—he's been dead in the games and in the live-action show, Baker thinks Joel's impact on popular culture means he'll appear in some form in future projects. In other news, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is basically canon now, or at least parts of it. Shigeru Miyamoto himself confirmed that Nintendo is considering Peach and Rosalina's backstory, as told in the movie, to be canonical in the games, too. And finally, the trailer for Coyote vs Acme has dropped, and the nearly-cancelled movie will debut in theaters this August.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:We may not have seen the last of Joel from The Last of Us, according to original Joel actor, Troy Baker. Although—SPOILER ALERT—he's been dead in the games and in the live-action show, Baker thinks Joel's impact on popular culture means he'll appear in some form in future projects. In other news, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is basically canon now, or at least parts of it. Shigeru Miyamoto himself confirmed that Nintendo is considering Peach and Rosalina's backstory, as told in the movie, to be canonical in the games, too. And finally, the trailer for Coyote vs Acme has dropped, and the nearly-cancelled movie will debut in theaters this August.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +00004ecad05d-5332-479a-b0f8-c56ef7dbd240https://www.ign.com/videos/xbox-lowers-prices-on-game-pass-ultimate-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Xbox has officially lowered the price on Xbox Game Pass. The Game Pass Ultimate tier is now $22.99, down from $29.99, and PC Game Pass is now $13.99, down from $16.49. This follows last week's leaked memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who told the Xbox team that Game Pass was too expensive. However, the Ultimate tier is losing Call of Duty as a day-one release, so future Call of Duty games will not appear on the service until about a year after their debut. In related news, Game Pass games for April and May have been announced, with the next iteration of Vampire Survivors leading the pack. And Capcom is having another very good year, with new release Pragmata selling a million copies in just two days. This follows Resident Evil Requiem, which has sold 6 million copies since its February debut.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Xbox has officially lowered the price on Xbox Game Pass. The Game Pass Ultimate tier is now $22.99, down from $29.99, and PC Game Pass is now $13.99, down from $16.49. This follows last week's leaked memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who told the Xbox team that Game Pass was too expensive. However, the Ultimate tier is losing Call of Duty as a day-one release, so future Call of Duty games will not appear on the service until about a year after their debut. In related news, Game Pass games for April and May have been announced, with the next iteration of Vampire Survivors leading the pack. And Capcom is having another very good year, with new release Pragmata selling a million copies in just two days. This follows Resident Evil Requiem, which has sold 6 million copies since its February debut.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0000340dab2e-51b4-4407-90e1-c398af72a05bhttps://www.ign.com/videos/a24s-elden-ring-movie-reveals-full-cast-and-release-date-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:The Elden Ring live-action movie has a release date, and the announcement came with a cast reveal, too. The movie will be out in theaters March 3, 2028, and will feature Nick Offerman, Havana Rose Liu, Jonathan Pryce, Peter Serafinowicz, Cailee Spaeny, and others. It will have a budget of "well over $100 million," making it studio auteur studio A24's biggest movie to date. In related movie news, artwork from the live-action Legend of Zelda movie has been posted by the film's cinematographer. The artwork, which came from one of the film's clapperboards, features Benjamin Evan Aimsworth's Link in familiar game attire, along with our first look at the movie's Master Sword. And finally, Ubisoft has announced that an announcement is coming. The worldwide reveal of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is scheduled for this Thursday at 9am PT.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:The Elden Ring live-action movie has a release date, and the announcement came with a cast reveal, too. The movie will be out in theaters March 3, 2028, and will feature Nick Offerman, Havana Rose Liu, Jonathan Pryce, Peter Serafinowicz, Cailee Spaeny, and others. It will have a budget of "well over $100 million," making it studio auteur studio A24's biggest movie to date. In related movie news, artwork from the live-action Legend of Zelda movie has been posted by the film's cinematographer. The artwork, which came from one of the film's clapperboards, features Benjamin Evan Aimsworth's Link in familiar game attire, along with our first look at the movie's Master Sword. And finally, Ubisoft has announced that an announcement is coming. The worldwide reveal of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is scheduled for this Thursday at 9am PT.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:38:55 +00006d76557d-1a27-4689-b03c-6363e197bc02https://www.ign.com/videos/xbox-reportedly-considering-new-first-party-game-pass-tier-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Xbox's CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly considering major changes to its Game Pass service, including introducing a new tier that's only first-party games. Xbox has a huge stable of studios under the Xbox Game Studios banner, as well as those under Activision Blizzard King (which includes Call of Duty). A recent leaked memo from Sharma attests that the company knows they have an affordability problem with Game Pass, as well. In other news, the long-in-development Call of Duty movie has a release date, so mark your calendars for June 30th, 2028. And finally, the Gears of War movie saw a little movement, with director David Leitch saying the script is still being worked on, but Netflix is "100% behind" the project.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Xbox's CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly considering major changes to its Game Pass service, including introducing a new tier that's only first-party games. Xbox has a huge stable of studios under the Xbox Game Studios banner, as well as those under Activision Blizzard King (which includes Call of Duty). A recent leaked memo from Sharma attests that the company knows they have an affordability problem with Game Pass, as well. In other news, the long-in-development Call of Duty movie has a release date, so mark your calendars for June 30th, 2028. And finally, the Gears of War movie saw a little movement, with director David Leitch saying the script is still being worked on, but Netflix is "100% behind" the project.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:38:51 +00006db98886-b08d-49c1-95f2-ab311db498cfhttps://www.ign.com/videos/street-fighter-movie-trailer-vs-game-reference-side-by-side-comparison-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:The Street Fighter movie trailer is out, and it looks nuts. But how does it compare to the video games its based on? We do a quick comparison. In other news, Capcom has forced a YouTuber into taking down some risqué Resident Evil Requiem footage, and the new Spaceballs movie has a new name.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:The Street Fighter movie trailer is out, and it looks nuts. But how does it compare to the video games its based on? We do a quick comparison. In other news, Capcom has forced a YouTuber into taking down some risqué Resident Evil Requiem footage, and the new Spaceballs movie has a new name.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:01:57 +0000a90a750a-2872-4233-bce2-ef9aca43b02ehttps://www.ign.com/videos/ps5-hardware-sales-hit-2026-highs-ahead-of-price-increase-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:PlayStation 5 prices are up across all the different hardware variants, but in the days leading up to the price hike deadline, consumers responded by buying loads of PS5s. Data from Circana shows a spike in PS5 hardware sales up until the first week of April (when prices went up in the U.S.), giving Sony their best hardware sales week in their gaming division this year. In other news, a new leak suggests the next God of War game will not only have a different character to focus on, but also feature multiple mythologies from Asia. According to the leak, Kratos' wife, Faye, will be the main character. And to round out our PlayStation-centric episode, new PS Plus games for May have been leaked, bringing Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and more to the service.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:PlayStation 5 prices are up across all the different hardware variants, but in the days leading up to the price hike deadline, consumers responded by buying loads of PS5s. Data from Circana shows a spike in PS5 hardware sales up until the first week of April (when prices went up in the U.S.), giving Sony their best hardware sales week in their gaming division this year. In other news, a new leak suggests the next God of War game will not only have a different character to focus on, but also feature multiple mythologies from Asia. According to the leak, Kratos' wife, Faye, will be the main character. And to round out our PlayStation-centric episode, new PS Plus games for May have been leaked, bringing Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and more to the service.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:52:11 +0000d867e9e3-df42-4a4f-ba3b-4289e7d41484https://www.ign.com/videos/spider-man-3-game-accidentally-teased-by-face-model-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:The face model for the PlayStation Spider-Man games may have leaked that the next Spider-Man game is well into production. In a post since deleted from his Instagram, actor Ben Jordan can be seen in a mocap suit with the caption, "IYKYK" with a spider emoji. Insomniac has not officially announced any new Spider-Man game, but a leak from 2024 suggests the next entry is in the works. In other news, Sony announced at this year's Cinemacon that a Bloodborne animated movie is in the works, and YouTuber JackSepticeye will be producing. And finally, Sony also revealed that the Zelda movie being produced with Nintendo has wrapped filming in New Zealand. The movie has a 2027 release date.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:The face model for the PlayStation Spider-Man games may have leaked that the next Spider-Man game is well into production. In a post since deleted from his Instagram, actor Ben Jordan can be seen in a mocap suit with the caption, "IYKYK" with a spider emoji. Insomniac has not officially announced any new Spider-Man game, but a leak from 2024 suggests the next entry is in the works. In other news, Sony announced at this year's Cinemacon that a Bloodborne animated movie is in the works, and YouTuber JackSepticeye will be producing. And finally, Sony also revealed that the Zelda movie being produced with Nintendo has wrapped filming in New Zealand. The movie has a 2027 release date.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:49:19 +00007785475d-0ea5-42f5-a38d-28a63e83d63ehttps://www.ign.com/videos/gta-6-hackers-issue-ultimatum-pay-or-leak-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:It's been a leaky past few days, with hackers threating to leak info from Rockstar Games if their ransom isn't met. The hackers gained access to a Rockstar data warehouse, but Rockstar apparently isn't worried. The ransom deadline is tomorrow, April 14th, so we'll find out soon if the ransom was paid. 007 First Light gameplay and story details—including the ending—were accidentally leaked when footage was uploaded to an Indonesian ratings board, which could be accessed by the public. And Nickelodeon accidentally sent the entire movie of Aang: The Last Airbender to the wrong person, who has subsequently threatened to stream the whole thing.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:It's been a leaky past few days, with hackers threating to leak info from Rockstar Games if their ransom isn't met. The hackers gained access to a Rockstar data warehouse, but Rockstar apparently isn't worried. The ransom deadline is tomorrow, April 14th, so we'll find out soon if the ransom was paid. 007 First Light gameplay and story details—including the ending—were accidentally leaked when footage was uploaded to an Indonesian ratings board, which could be accessed by the public. And Nickelodeon accidentally sent the entire movie of Aang: The Last Airbender to the wrong person, who has subsequently threatened to stream the whole thing.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:54:10 +0000f16c5a21-614c-4323-9e1a-3d3c190269fahttps://www.ign.com/videos/the-90s-star-wars-character-lucasfilm-wants-to-keep-frozen-in-carbonite-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Fan-favorite Star Wars character Mara Jade is apparently stuck in the non-canon Legends universe, as Lucasfilm apparently isn't ready—or doesn't want—to bring her back. Veteran Star Wars authors Claudia Grey and Timothy Zahn (who created Mara Jade in the 90s), have repeatedly asked Lucasfilm about finding a way to bring her into the new Disney-era canon, but they've been turned down. In other news, Karl Urban is having another banner year, with the highly-anticipated final season of The Boys set to premiere on Amazon, and a starring role as Johnny Cage in the Mortal Kombat sequel. But there's another adaptation he's ready to tackle: Red Dead Redemption. And finally, Ralph Fienness won't be returning as Lord Voldemort in the HBO Harry Potter series, but he does have a suggestion as to who should take up the noseless role, and it's a pretty good one.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Fan-favorite Star Wars character Mara Jade is apparently stuck in the non-canon Legends universe, as Lucasfilm apparently isn't ready—or doesn't want—to bring her back. Veteran Star Wars authors Claudia Grey and Timothy Zahn (who created Mara Jade in the 90s), have repeatedly asked Lucasfilm about finding a way to bring her into the new Disney-era canon, but they've been turned down. In other news, Karl Urban is having another banner year, with the highly-anticipated final season of The Boys set to premiere on Amazon, and a starring role as Johnny Cage in the Mortal Kombat sequel. But there's another adaptation he's ready to tackle: Red Dead Redemption. And finally, Ralph Fienness won't be returning as Lord Voldemort in the HBO Harry Potter series, but he does have a suggestion as to who should take up the noseless role, and it's a pretty good one.Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:51:43 +00003bfff62a-f783-43dd-b484-0c9bd8359466https://www.ign.com/videos/zelda-remake-leak-gains-some-credibility-after-rhythm-heaven-announcement-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Nintendo has announced a release date for the next Rhythm Heaven game, and that may have given some credibility to a recent Zelda leak. The leaks from known leaker Natethehate claims a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is on the way and could land sometime around the holidays. A new Star Fox game is also rumored to be announcing soon. Natethehate's podcast leaked info on the new Rhythm Heaven Groove's release date, which has basically been confirmed by Nintendo. In related Nintendo news, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will retail for $79.99, the same price as the currently available Shadow of the Erdtree Edition, but with more content. No release date has been announced. And finally, a souvenir pen from Japan is drawing attention from Resident Evil fans for featuring a real live parasite.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Nintendo has announced a release date for the next Rhythm Heaven game, and that may have given some credibility to a recent Zelda leak. The leaks from known leaker Natethehate claims a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is on the way and could land sometime around the holidays. A new Star Fox game is also rumored to be announcing soon. Natethehate's podcast leaked info on the new Rhythm Heaven Groove's release date, which has basically been confirmed by Nintendo. In related Nintendo news, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will retail for $79.99, the same price as the currently available Shadow of the Erdtree Edition, but with more content. No release date has been announced. And finally, a souvenir pen from Japan is drawing attention from Resident Evil fans for featuring a real live parasite.Wed, 8 Apr 2026 22:51:50 +00007387f90e-9ee8-4e21-846a-ccead6e314d6https://www.ign.com/videos/forza-horizon-6s-full-japan-map-revealed-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Developer Playground Games has revealed the full map for the upcoming Forza Horizon 6. The game will be set in Japan, specifically in Tokyo and the surrounding countryside. In other news, dataminers have unearthed a hidden cutscene and dialogue for Elden Ring. The cutscene features Miquella planting a haligtree sapling, but no one's sure exactly why the scene was cut from the final release. And finally, Pokémon Champions is out now, but it's underwhelming many fans. Some are complaining about lack of Pokémon to battle with, performance issues on Switch 2, and the surprising absence of local wireless play.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Developer Playground Games has revealed the full map for the upcoming Forza Horizon 6. The game will be set in Japan, specifically in Tokyo and the surrounding countryside. In other news, dataminers have unearthed a hidden cutscene and dialogue for Elden Ring. The cutscene features Miquella planting a haligtree sapling, but no one's sure exactly why the scene was cut from the final release. And finally, Pokémon Champions is out now, but it's underwhelming many fans. Some are complaining about lack of Pokémon to battle with, performance issues on Switch 2, and the surprising absence of local wireless play.Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:14:46 +0000b7ba4919-365b-45db-bc10-68d0da81d006https://www.ign.com/videos/cyberpunk-2077s-ps5-pro-upgrades-detailed-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Cyberpunk 2077 is getting another update, this time for the PS5 Pro. The new update brings enhanced ray tracing, more framerate options, and 4K resolution for the first time on console. The update is free, and the game itself is free if you're a PS Plus Extra or Essentials member. In sadder news, Sony Pictures Entertainment went through a round of layoffs this morning. Hundreds of employees were affected, but no word yet on how this impacts their adaptations of hit games like Ghost of Tsushima and Helldivers 2. And finally, a Pokémon Go Regional Championship match has fans in an uproar as the winner was disqualified hours after he won.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Cyberpunk 2077 is getting another update, this time for the PS5 Pro. The new update brings enhanced ray tracing, more framerate options, and 4K resolution for the first time on console. The update is free, and the game itself is free if you're a PS Plus Extra or Essentials member. In sadder news, Sony Pictures Entertainment went through a round of layoffs this morning. Hundreds of employees were affected, but no word yet on how this impacts their adaptations of hit games like Ghost of Tsushima and Helldivers 2. And finally, a Pokémon Go Regional Championship match has fans in an uproar as the winner was disqualified hours after he won.Mon, 6 Apr 2026 21:39:47 +00007b27cc0f-7ef2-480b-8075-ee6423958eb7https://www.ign.com/videos/hardcore-crimson-desert-fans-complain-theres-nothing-left-to-kill-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Crimson Desert has been out for less than a month, and hardcore fans have not only put in hundreds of hours, but they've killed everything they can and are now left with nothing to do. Over on reddit, fans are complaining of lack of things to kill once you've completed everything. They've compared the game to other open-world titles where enemies can respawn, but that's apparently no the case with Crimson Desert. In other news, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is crushing it at the box office, like Mario would crush koopas. Not accounting for print and marketing, the movie cost Universal and Nintendo around $110 million, and has now made around $370 million worldwide in five days. And finally, the new Darth Maul series on Disney+ in earning rave reviews, and Maul voice actor Sam Witwer thinks it's time to finally give Maul his own video game.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Crimson Desert has been out for less than a month, and hardcore fans have not only put in hundreds of hours, but they've killed everything they can and are now left with nothing to do. Over on reddit, fans are complaining of lack of things to kill once you've completed everything. They've compared the game to other open-world titles where enemies can respawn, but that's apparently no the case with Crimson Desert. In other news, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is crushing it at the box office, like Mario would crush koopas. Not accounting for print and marketing, the movie cost Universal and Nintendo around $110 million, and has now made around $370 million worldwide in five days. And finally, the new Darth Maul series on Disney+ in earning rave reviews, and Maul voice actor Sam Witwer thinks it's time to finally give Maul his own video game.Fri, 3 Apr 2026 22:01:05 +00008c14c21b-db73-48ac-934e-3acf574ff4bfhttps://www.ign.com/videos/aragorn-actor-vigo-mortensen-not-returning-for-the-hunt-for-gollum-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:The role of Aragorn, son of Arathorn II, and heir to the Kingdom of Gondor, will be recast in the upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum. No specific reason was given, however Viggo Mortensen, who played Aragorn in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film trilogy, did express interest in returning. Andy Serkis, who played Gollum in trilogy and is set to direct this new film, has said casting is already underway for a new actor. In other news, the Dead by Daylight developers have spilled the secret into creating a hit live-service game: don't make a live-service game. Or at least, don't set out to make one, just make a game with a fun gameplay loop, and live-service elements can come later. And finally, we celebrate the anniversary of an oft-forgotten Star Wars game.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:The role of Aragorn, son of Arathorn II, and heir to the Kingdom of Gondor, will be recast in the upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum. No specific reason was given, however Viggo Mortensen, who played Aragorn in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film trilogy, did express interest in returning. Andy Serkis, who played Gollum in trilogy and is set to direct this new film, has said casting is already underway for a new actor. In other news, the Dead by Daylight developers have spilled the secret into creating a hit live-service game: don't make a live-service game. Or at least, don't set out to make one, just make a game with a fun gameplay loop, and live-service elements can come later. And finally, we celebrate the anniversary of an oft-forgotten Star Wars game.Thu, 2 Apr 2026 23:14:17 +00000783a6a5-9bac-444e-86dc-6d3302813b01https://www.ign.com/videos/the-last-of-us-online-was-80-complete-before-being-cancelled-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:The Last of Us live-service game was closer to release than was previously thought, with the game's former director saying it was about 80% completed before it was cancelled. The game had been worked on for years before Naughty Dog decided the company's resources would be better spent on another single-player game (which became Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet), than on multiplayer live-service title. In other news, Universal's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is already breaking records, and it's only been out in the U.S. for a day. It's now the biggest Wednesday in April opening ever, beating out the previous record-holder, 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie. And finally, the original three Resident Evil titles (the 90s originals, not the remakes) are back on Steam, but with DRM.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:The Last of Us live-service game was closer to release than was previously thought, with the game's former director saying it was about 80% completed before it was cancelled. The game had been worked on for years before Naughty Dog decided the company's resources would be better spent on another single-player game (which became Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet), than on multiplayer live-service title. In other news, Universal's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is already breaking records, and it's only been out in the U.S. for a day. It's now the biggest Wednesday in April opening ever, beating out the previous record-holder, 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie. And finally, the original three Resident Evil titles (the 90s originals, not the remakes) are back on Steam, but with DRM.Wed, 1 Apr 2026 23:21:16 +000071393d66-8744-417f-b34c-3230cea99cd7https://www.ign.com/videos/stellar-blade-developer-buys-resident-evil-creators-new-studio-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:ShiftUp, the publisher and developer behind 2024's hit action game, Stellar Blade, has purchased Shinji Mikami's Unbound game studio. Mikami is best known for directing the original Resident Evil and its remake, along with producing several sequels, working on Dino Crisis, and the Devil May Cry series, among others. Unbound is currently working on a game that is "fairly large," and is confident it will be a "masterpiece of a game." In other news, Crimson Desert launched two weeks ago to decent reviews, but after several major updates, user reviews and sales have skyrocketed. The game has now moved around 4 million copies since its debut. And finally, Jack Black has teased another Super Mario movie, this third one possibly bowing in 2029.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:ShiftUp, the publisher and developer behind 2024's hit action game, Stellar Blade, has purchased Shinji Mikami's Unbound game studio. Mikami is best known for directing the original Resident Evil and its remake, along with producing several sequels, working on Dino Crisis, and the Devil May Cry series, among others. Unbound is currently working on a game that is "fairly large," and is confident it will be a "masterpiece of a game." In other news, Crimson Desert launched two weeks ago to decent reviews, but after several major updates, user reviews and sales have skyrocketed. The game has now moved around 4 million copies since its debut. And finally, Jack Black has teased another Super Mario movie, this third one possibly bowing in 2029.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:07:21 +00007574a915-e044-4d2b-af3e-17164abdc7cdhttps://www.ign.com/videos/the-last-of-us-part-3-fans-think-neil-druckmann-is-teasing-sequel-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Neil Druckmann shared some early concept art for The Last of Us Part 1, dating all the way back to 2003, ten years before the originally game debuted on PS3. But in the Instagram post, Druckmann mentioned the journey the franchise has been on, and "the few stops that remain," which has fans speculating that Part 3 could be in the works. Even if true, it may be a while, as developer Naughty Dog is working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which has no release date. In other news, the popular Pokémon Pokopia is collabing with furniture giant IKEA, and Xbox is partnering with Fanta.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Neil Druckmann shared some early concept art for The Last of Us Part 1, dating all the way back to 2003, ten years before the originally game debuted on PS3. But in the Instagram post, Druckmann mentioned the journey the franchise has been on, and "the few stops that remain," which has fans speculating that Part 3 could be in the works. Even if true, it may be a while, as developer Naughty Dog is working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which has no release date. In other news, the popular Pokémon Pokopia is collabing with furniture giant IKEA, and Xbox is partnering with Fanta.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:35:52 +00005a6a1f00-e2f5-4dd8-82bc-a51f18f45b44https://www.ign.com/videos/crimson-deserts-steam-player-count-and-reviews-rise-after-new-update-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Crimson Desert's latest patch has addressed many issues players have had since the game's launch (and maybe even made it a little too easy for some), and that was enough to not only push the Steam user reviews to "mostly positive," but also earn the game a spot in the Top 3 of Steam's currently most-played games. In other news, a new game for PlayStation Plus' April lineup as been leaked: Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream joins Lords of the Fallen on the service. And finally, Microsoft will air their annual Xbox Games Showcase this June, and Gears of War: E-Day will get the coveted post-show spotlight treatment. We might even see other games featured, such as Hideo Kojima's OD: Overdose, State of Decay 3, Fable, and more.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Crimson Desert's latest patch has addressed many issues players have had since the game's launch (and maybe even made it a little too easy for some), and that was enough to not only push the Steam user reviews to "mostly positive," but also earn the game a spot in the Top 3 of Steam's currently most-played games. In other news, a new game for PlayStation Plus' April lineup as been leaked: Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream joins Lords of the Fallen on the service. And finally, Microsoft will air their annual Xbox Games Showcase this June, and Gears of War: E-Day will get the coveted post-show spotlight treatment. We might even see other games featured, such as Hideo Kojima's OD: Overdose, State of Decay 3, Fable, and more.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:06:55 +0000d14e24a5-2793-4e96-94ed-c802cee125f4https://www.ign.com/videos/ps5-prices-going-up-again-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Yet another PS5 price hike goes into effect next week in all territories. In the U.S., prices will go up by an extra $50 for all models, which brings the base PlayStation 5 to around $650, and the PS5 Pro to a whopping $900. If you're even remotely considering buying a PS5 console, get one now and save yourself $50 before April 2nd. In other news, Nintendo has finally revealed the new character joining the Super Mario Bros. in the upcoming Mario Galaxy movie: Star Fox, voiced by Glen Powell. And if rumors are to be believed, Nintendo has a new Star Fox game, and a Legend of Zelda remake, coming later this year.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Yet another PS5 price hike goes into effect next week in all territories. In the U.S., prices will go up by an extra $50 for all models, which brings the base PlayStation 5 to around $650, and the PS5 Pro to a whopping $900. If you're even remotely considering buying a PS5 console, get one now and save yourself $50 before April 2nd. In other news, Nintendo has finally revealed the new character joining the Super Mario Bros. in the upcoming Mario Galaxy movie: Star Fox, voiced by Glen Powell. And if rumors are to be believed, Nintendo has a new Star Fox game, and a Legend of Zelda remake, coming later this year.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:21:16 +0000c3876de4-1c3f-483a-8022-53b30eebdca1https://www.ign.com/videos/mass-layoffs-hit-fortnite-developer-epic-games-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Mass layoffs have struck another gaming industry giant, this time at Fortnite developer Epic Games. The company has laid off more than a thousand employees, citing a 'downturn in engagement' with Fortnite. Epic has just dropped the latest season of the popular battle royale shooter, but they also recently raised prices on Fortnite V-Bucks, which drew criticism from fans. In other news, Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, is defending DLSS 5 although he acknowledges the perspective of critics. Huang also claims to not liking AI slop himself, but also called AI-generated content 'beautiful.' And finally, The Punisher's long-awaited stand-alone Disney+ special finally has a release date: May 12. This is the same day as the season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again, and just two months before the MCU Punisher's big-screen debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Mass layoffs have struck another gaming industry giant, this time at Fortnite developer Epic Games. The company has laid off more than a thousand employees, citing a 'downturn in engagement' with Fortnite. Epic has just dropped the latest season of the popular battle royale shooter, but they also recently raised prices on Fortnite V-Bucks, which drew criticism from fans. In other news, Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, is defending DLSS 5 although he acknowledges the perspective of critics. Huang also claims to not liking AI slop himself, but also called AI-generated content 'beautiful.' And finally, The Punisher's long-awaited stand-alone Disney+ special finally has a release date: May 12. This is the same day as the season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again, and just two months before the MCU Punisher's big-screen debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:31:56 +00008ab09876-8642-4481-8b94-60f40d00060bhttps://www.ign.com/videos/crimson-deserts-steam-reviews-now-mostly-positive-after-major-patch-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Crimson Desert had a strong debut, with hundreds of thousands of gamers firing up the game during its debut weekend, but user reviews have been mixed. Many complained about bugs and other technical issues, and thankfully publisher/developer Pearl Abyss has responded with a patch that fixes many of these problems. The game's Steam reviews now currently sit at 'Most Positive' after the patch went live. In related news, Pearl Abyss finally admitted to using generative A.I. for some of the game's 2D assets, explaining that they were meant as placeholders until proper asserts could be made. Pearl Abyss is now doing an audit of the entire game to replace these assets. And finally, FF14 director Yoshi-P blames the Final Fantasy series' long development times for younger games not engaging with the storied franchise.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Crimson Desert had a strong debut, with hundreds of thousands of gamers firing up the game during its debut weekend, but user reviews have been mixed. Many complained about bugs and other technical issues, and thankfully publisher/developer Pearl Abyss has responded with a patch that fixes many of these problems. The game's Steam reviews now currently sit at 'Most Positive' after the patch went live. In related news, Pearl Abyss finally admitted to using generative A.I. for some of the game's 2D assets, explaining that they were meant as placeholders until proper asserts could be made. Pearl Abyss is now doing an audit of the entire game to replace these assets. And finally, FF14 director Yoshi-P blames the Final Fantasy series' long development times for younger games not engaging with the storied franchise.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:27:11 +0000a95b1f0c-14ed-41f1-bcee-28622e0f4aadhttps://www.ign.com/videos/redesigned-nintendo-switch-2-model-reportedly-in-production-for-european-market-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:A new Switch 2 is reportedly coming to the European market, this time with a replaceable battery. This is likely to bring the console in line with European guidelines that require rechargeable batteries in devices to be easier to repair or replace. The Joy-Con 2 will also be getting replaceable batteries. There's no word on if this new model will debut outside of Europe. In other news, Crimson Desert sales are off to a strong start, with around 2 million copies sold in less than one day. This is despite some tepid reviews criticizing the buggy state of the game. Resident Evil Requiem has also crossed a sales milestone, becoming the best-selling game of 2026 so far. And in more somber news, Hollywood legend and martial arts icon Chuck Norris has passed away at the age of 86. Or as the internet is convinced, he actually died years ago and Death finally caught up to him.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:A new Switch 2 is reportedly coming to the European market, this time with a replaceable battery. This is likely to bring the console in line with European guidelines that require rechargeable batteries in devices to be easier to repair or replace. The Joy-Con 2 will also be getting replaceable batteries. There's no word on if this new model will debut outside of Europe. In other news, Crimson Desert sales are off to a strong start, with around 2 million copies sold in less than one day. This is despite some tepid reviews criticizing the buggy state of the game. Resident Evil Requiem has also crossed a sales milestone, becoming the best-selling game of 2026 so far. And in more somber news, Hollywood legend and martial arts icon Chuck Norris has passed away at the age of 86. Or as the internet is convinced, he actually died years ago and Death finally caught up to him.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:06:35 +00003df319ab-10ca-4f0a-9675-e240e06d0ba4https://www.ign.com/videos/crimson-deserts-reviews-cause-publishers-stock-price-to-plummet-30-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Pearl Abyss' highly-anticipated open-world action-RPG Crimson Desert is finally out, and it's causing the publisher's stock to drop. Reviews for the game have been mixed-to-positive, currently sitting at a 78% on Metacritic, and that wiped out around 30%—about $13 USD—from the company's stock. Our own review-in-progress was a little tepid, calling out the game's promise but also the myriad of bugs. In other news, a bug update to Counter-Strike 2 is changing how the game handles reloads. The game will be adopting a Helldivers 2-esque reload mechanic where you lose any remaining rounds in the clip you're tossing out, instead of 'topping off' when you put in a fresh mag. And finally, Sony is making some branding changes to the PlayStation Network, specifically getting rid of that moniker entirely.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Pearl Abyss' highly-anticipated open-world action-RPG Crimson Desert is finally out, and it's causing the publisher's stock to drop. Reviews for the game have been mixed-to-positive, currently sitting at a 78% on Metacritic, and that wiped out around 30%—about $13 USD—from the company's stock. Our own review-in-progress was a little tepid, calling out the game's promise but also the myriad of bugs. In other news, a bug update to Counter-Strike 2 is changing how the game handles reloads. The game will be adopting a Helldivers 2-esque reload mechanic where you lose any remaining rounds in the clip you're tossing out, instead of 'topping off' when you put in a fresh mag. And finally, Sony is making some branding changes to the PlayStation Network, specifically getting rid of that moniker entirely.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:08:58 +000017c9f026-8cb7-4358-abae-ba7f9f63a567https://www.ign.com/videos/daredevils-charlie-cox-is-working-on-a-new-video-game-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Charlie Cox maybe known more for his work in the MCU than anything else, but his role in last year's mega hit video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 certainly left an impression on players. Cox has a new game role lined up, and though he won't say what it is, he does say that it's far more involved than his work in Clair Obscur (for which he provided voice work, but not motion capture). In other news, Xbox's Quick Resume feature is getting an update, allowing you to turn it off for games that require an internet connection. And finally, John Carpenter has listed off his favorite video games of all time, and there's a respectable mix of 16-bit retro titles alongside newer hits.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Charlie Cox maybe known more for his work in the MCU than anything else, but his role in last year's mega hit video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 certainly left an impression on players. Cox has a new game role lined up, and though he won't say what it is, he does say that it's far more involved than his work in Clair Obscur (for which he provided voice work, but not motion capture). In other news, Xbox's Quick Resume feature is getting an update, allowing you to turn it off for games that require an internet connection. And finally, John Carpenter has listed off his favorite video games of all time, and there's a respectable mix of 16-bit retro titles alongside newer hits.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:03:53 +00007c5a47d5-25a8-4ff6-8523-d426079f0acdhttps://www.ign.com/videos/starfields-huge-update-detailed-ps5-port-release-date-revealed-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Bethesda has detailed the huge Starfield: Terran Armada update, which fans have dubbed the '2.0' update, coming next month. The update adds (paid) story DLC, (free) spaceflight enhancements, a new vehicle, companions, and more. The PlayStation 5 version also drops the same day, April 7th. In related news, Bethesda has had to clarify its stance on Nvidia's DLSS 5 tech after backlash from the online community. Nvidia revealed the controversial tech showcasing several games like Resident Evil Requiem, Starfield, and the Oblivion remake, but fans slammed the update as more 'AI slop.' And speaking of updates, the latest Switch 2 firmware update adds a handheld mode boost for Switch 1 games, allowing some of them to run in docked mode even when playing handheld.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Bethesda has detailed the huge Starfield: Terran Armada update, which fans have dubbed the '2.0' update, coming next month. The update adds (paid) story DLC, (free) spaceflight enhancements, a new vehicle, companions, and more. The PlayStation 5 version also drops the same day, April 7th. In related news, Bethesda has had to clarify its stance on Nvidia's DLSS 5 tech after backlash from the online community. Nvidia revealed the controversial tech showcasing several games like Resident Evil Requiem, Starfield, and the Oblivion remake, but fans slammed the update as more 'AI slop.' And speaking of updates, the latest Switch 2 firmware update adds a handheld mode boost for Switch 1 games, allowing some of them to run in docked mode even when playing handheld.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:32:41 +0000722051ba-996e-407d-b839-5c67be364838https://www.ign.com/videos/ex-overwatch-boss-shut-the-f-up-about-games-youll-never-play-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Former Overwatch boss Jeff Kaplan has some advice for gamers who complain about games they'll never play: 'Shut the f*** up. No one cares.' The harsh words came during a 10-hour livestream showcasing his new project, The Legend of California, a first-person survival game set during California's Gold Rush period. In other news, Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem is now the franchise's fastest-selling game, with now 6 million copies sold since its launch in late Febrary. And finally, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's release date has been moved up, from May 29 to May 22. This release window was previously taken up by Grand Theft Auto 6, which was delayed to later this year.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Former Overwatch boss Jeff Kaplan has some advice for gamers who complain about games they'll never play: 'Shut the f*** up. No one cares.' The harsh words came during a 10-hour livestream showcasing his new project, The Legend of California, a first-person survival game set during California's Gold Rush period. In other news, Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem is now the franchise's fastest-selling game, with now 6 million copies sold since its launch in late Febrary. And finally, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's release date has been moved up, from May 29 to May 22. This release window was previously taken up by Grand Theft Auto 6, which was delayed to later this year.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:58:54 +0000a68755fe-8796-44fe-8c0d-27138043ff26https://www.ign.com/videos/apparently-you-just-werent-ready-for-starfield-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Starfield's composer is confident that the game will be re-evaluated in a more positive light years from now. Via an interview with RPGSite, Inon Zur believes the gaming public wasn't ready for Todd Howard's vision of space when Starfield was launched back in 2023. The game was a modest success, but did not receive the praise heaped upon previous open-world Bethesda games like Fallout 4 and Skyrim. In other news, CD Projekt is throwing cold water on the idea of more Cyberpunk 2077 expansions. The company is busy working on The Witcher 4 and a sequel to Cyberpunk, but rumors of a new expansion to the 10-year-old Witcher 3 still persist. And finally, gamers can expect an update to the recent Pokémon Pokopia. The game launched to rave reviews and huge sales, but it's not without its bugs, which Nintendo says will be addressed soon.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Starfield's composer is confident that the game will be re-evaluated in a more positive light years from now. Via an interview with RPGSite, Inon Zur believes the gaming public wasn't ready for Todd Howard's vision of space when Starfield was launched back in 2023. The game was a modest success, but did not receive the praise heaped upon previous open-world Bethesda games like Fallout 4 and Skyrim. In other news, CD Projekt is throwing cold water on the idea of more Cyberpunk 2077 expansions. The company is busy working on The Witcher 4 and a sequel to Cyberpunk, but rumors of a new expansion to the 10-year-old Witcher 3 still persist. And finally, gamers can expect an update to the recent Pokémon Pokopia. The game launched to rave reviews and huge sales, but it's not without its bugs, which Nintendo says will be addressed soon.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:39:06 +00006632e349-c661-4923-9a71-6f631737d1echttps://www.ign.com/videos/valve-is-playstations-next-big-competitor-according-to-former-sony-dev-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Many have attributed Sony's reported retreat from the PC gaming space to the upcoming Xbox console/PC hybrid, but according to a Sony developer, it might actually be because of Valve. Peter Dalton from the soon-to-be shutdown Bluepoint Games thinks Sony may have more to fear from Valve's Steam Machine than the new Xbox, although both new devices are merging the PC and console gaming ecosystems. In related news, Valve has revealed the minimum specs for their "Steam Machine Verified" program, and they match with the Steam Deck Verified requirements, with some exception. Games need to run at 30fps at 1080p, which are 6x more than the Steam Deck's minimum framerate and resolution requirements. And finally, Nintendo's Pokémon Pokopia is launching to strong sales to back up strong reviews. In two days, the game has sold more than 2 million copies, an impressive number considering it's a Switch 2 exclusive.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Many have attributed Sony's reported retreat from the PC gaming space to the upcoming Xbox console/PC hybrid, but according to a Sony developer, it might actually be because of Valve. Peter Dalton from the soon-to-be shutdown Bluepoint Games thinks Sony may have more to fear from Valve's Steam Machine than the new Xbox, although both new devices are merging the PC and console gaming ecosystems. In related news, Valve has revealed the minimum specs for their "Steam Machine Verified" program, and they match with the Steam Deck Verified requirements, with some exception. Games need to run at 30fps at 1080p, which are 6x more than the Steam Deck's minimum framerate and resolution requirements. And finally, Nintendo's Pokémon Pokopia is launching to strong sales to back up strong reviews. In two days, the game has sold more than 2 million copies, an impressive number considering it's a Switch 2 exclusive.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:23:11 +00004070062c-20e4-400e-9ccb-127fcee0cb8bhttps://www.ign.com/videos/xbox-posts-sneak-peek-of-project-helix-next-gen-console-hardware-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Microsoft held a talk at this year's Game Developers Conference where they gave a very brief overview of what to expect from the next-gen Xbox hardware, codenamed Project Helix. The console is confirmed to be able to play PC and Xbox games, and will be powered by a custom AMD SoC. They also teased a look at the Xbox Developer Kit, or XDK. In other news, Fortnites original story-focused Save the World mode will go free-to-play for the first time in April. The mode is what Fortnite was all about before the Battle Royale mode was added a few months later and subsequently changed the gaming industry forever. And finally, original Resident Evil 2 director Hideki Kamiya wants Capcom to add a 'non-scary' mode to Resident Evil Requiem, since he just wants to do puzzles and combat.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Microsoft held a talk at this year's Game Developers Conference where they gave a very brief overview of what to expect from the next-gen Xbox hardware, codenamed Project Helix. The console is confirmed to be able to play PC and Xbox games, and will be powered by a custom AMD SoC. They also teased a look at the Xbox Developer Kit, or XDK. In other news, Fortnites original story-focused Save the World mode will go free-to-play for the first time in April. The mode is what Fortnite was all about before the Battle Royale mode was added a few months later and subsequently changed the gaming industry forever. And finally, original Resident Evil 2 director Hideki Kamiya wants Capcom to add a 'non-scary' mode to Resident Evil Requiem, since he just wants to do puzzles and combat.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:15:24 +00005427fc01-1734-4a8a-be91-4e0fb60010echttps://www.ign.com/videos/resident-evil-requiem-story-expansion-and-mini-game-dlc-confirmed-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Resident Evil Requiem's director, Koshi Nakanishi, confirmed on social media that the team is hard at work on a story expansion and mini-game DLC. It's widely believed that the mini-game will be the latest version of the series' popular "Mercernaries" mode. In other news, Nintendo has confirmed the release date for the latest Yoshi game, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The game will be out May 21. And finally, Epic is making changes to the Fortntie economy, charging more for V-Bucks, but also charging fewer V-Bucks for Battle Passes. Epic explained that this is to help "pay the bills" when it comes to keeping Fortnite up and running.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Resident Evil Requiem's director, Koshi Nakanishi, confirmed on social media that the team is hard at work on a story expansion and mini-game DLC. It's widely believed that the mini-game will be the latest version of the series' popular "Mercernaries" mode. In other news, Nintendo has confirmed the release date for the latest Yoshi game, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The game will be out May 21. And finally, Epic is making changes to the Fortntie economy, charging more for V-Bucks, but also charging fewer V-Bucks for Battle Passes. Epic explained that this is to help "pay the bills" when it comes to keeping Fortnite up and running.Mon, 9 Mar 2026 22:54:02 +0000b30c50df-cf19-48a0-be5e-1b34507aca51https://www.ign.com/videos/battlefield-6-studios-hit-with-layoffs-despite-record-breaking-launch-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Layoffs have hit Electronic Arts again, this time focused on the studios supporting Battlefield 6. EA has laid off an unknown number of individuals across DICE, RIpple Effect, Motive Studios, and others. The layoffs come roughly five months after Battlefield 6's "record shattering" debut weekend that saw 7 million copies sold over three days. In other news, Sony is testing dynamic pricing on select titles on the PlayStation Store. Some users will see discounted prices on games depending on their previous purchase history and the region they live in. And finally, Slay the Spire 2 had an astonishing 574,638 peak concurrents on Steam over the weekend, just shy of fellow indie Hollow Knight: Silksong's 587,150 concurrents. Spire 2's developer, Mega Crit, thanked fans on social media, and vowed to best Silksong "one day."IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Layoffs have hit Electronic Arts again, this time focused on the studios supporting Battlefield 6. EA has laid off an unknown number of individuals across DICE, RIpple Effect, Motive Studios, and others. The layoffs come roughly five months after Battlefield 6's "record shattering" debut weekend that saw 7 million copies sold over three days. In other news, Sony is testing dynamic pricing on select titles on the PlayStation Store. Some users will see discounted prices on games depending on their previous purchase history and the region they live in. And finally, Slay the Spire 2 had an astonishing 574,638 peak concurrents on Steam over the weekend, just shy of fellow indie Hollow Knight: Silksong's 587,150 concurrents. Spire 2's developer, Mega Crit, thanked fans on social media, and vowed to best Silksong "one day."Fri, 6 Mar 2026 22:12:30 +00006541234c-de89-4ccb-b497-5577a70c24a1https://www.ign.com/videos/it-is-still-in-development-thats-all-i-can-say-kotor-remake-dev-issues-update-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:The KOTOR Remake devs have given an update on the progress of the game, but don't expect much. Saber Interactive have told IGN that, yes, the game is still in development. That's it. In other news, Slay the Spire 2 launched into Early Access this week and it absolutely crushed fellow new game Marathon with almost 5 times as many concurrent players on Steam. Marathon, the new multiplayer shooter from Bungie, has been in development for quite some time, and is a reboot of sorts for Bungie's IP from the 90's. And finally, Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Direct, but this one solely focusing on the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie. You can catch it this Monday at 2pm ET/11am PT.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:The KOTOR Remake devs have given an update on the progress of the game, but don't expect much. Saber Interactive have told IGN that, yes, the game is still in development. That's it. In other news, Slay the Spire 2 launched into Early Access this week and it absolutely crushed fellow new game Marathon with almost 5 times as many concurrent players on Steam. Marathon, the new multiplayer shooter from Bungie, has been in development for quite some time, and is a reboot of sorts for Bungie's IP from the 90's. And finally, Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Direct, but this one solely focusing on the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie. You can catch it this Monday at 2pm ET/11am PT.Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:18:47 +0000048d53b0-f0ab-4132-b038-f916790062d6https://www.ign.com/videos/next-xbox-console-project-helix-teased-by-new-ceo-ign-daily-fixGamespodcasts@ign.com (IGN)noIn today's Daily Fix:Xbox's new CEO, Asha Sharma, has officially teased the next console: codenamed "Project Helix." The next-generation gaming console will be compatible with PC as well as Xbox games. Sharma will be at the Game Developers Conference next week to share more details. In other news, Highguard has received its final update, the "Farewell Tour" patch, which adds a new playable Warden, new skill tree, and new weapons. Players will get to enjoy it for a week before the whole game shuts down on March 12. Castlevania fans worried that the new Belmont's Curse might be more roguelike or roguelite than classic Castlevania, fear not. Developer Motion Twin has roguelike experience with the hit game Dead Cells, but Konami is promising a classic Castlevania experience with the new game. And finally, Ubisoft has released the first piece of concept art for the upcoming Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, the remake of the fan-favorite fourth Assassin's Creed game.IGNIn today's Daily Fix:Xbox's new CEO, Asha Sharma, has officially teased the next console: codenamed "Project Helix." The next-generation gaming console will be compatible with PC as well as Xbox games. Sharma will be at the Game Developers Conference next week to share more details. In other news, Highguard has received its final update, the "Farewell Tour" patch, which adds a new playable Warden, new skill tree, and new weapons. Players will get to enjoy it for a week before the whole game shuts down on March 12. Castlevania fans worried that the new Belmont's Curse might be more roguelike or roguelite than classic Castlevania, fear not. Developer Motion Twin has roguelike experience with the hit game Dead Cells, but Konami is promising a classic Castlevania experience with the new game. And finally, Ubisoft has released the first piece of concept art for the upcoming Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, the remake of the fan-favorite fourth Assassin's Creed game.