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How Stranger Than Heaven's Brutal Combat Borrows From Classic Yakuza Cinema | gamescom2026 - IGN

You can always count on RGG Studio to find a new take on its Japanese underworld stories, and that's exactly what we're getting in Stranger Than Heaven. A distant prequel to the Like a Dragon series, it explores the origins of the Tojo Clan over multiple time periods. To talk more about creating that brand new world and the game's unique combat system, director Mikinobu Abe joined us at gamescom 2026. His answers may not be strange, but the game sure does look like heaven. Stranger Than Heaven is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on January 15, 2027.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Devs Respond to Beta Feedback | gamescom 2026 - IGN

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 is Infinity Ward's latest entry in the long-running series, following the divisive Modern Warfare 2 back in 2022. Infinity Ward are going into this year's Multiplayer beta with a feedback-first approach, so we sat down with Jack Hoppus, Technical Designer, to talk about how Infinity Ward is adapting fan feedback. We talk small maps, TTK, and of course the big one: Matchmaking. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 is out October 22nd on PlayStation 5 (PS5), Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Steam, BattleNet) and Xbox Series X|S.

The Defiant is a WWII Story Call of Duty Never Told | gamescom 2026 - IGN

There have been more World War 2 video games than anyone can count, but none of them have shown the historic conflict like this. The Defiant takes us back to the Second Sino-Japanese War and puts us in the boots of Chinese soldiers fighting across numerous real battles. We caught up with Yu Heng Kong, founder of developer Hoothanes and producer of The Defiant, and Chor Yong, COO of publisher 4Divinity, to discuss the different gameplay opportunities offered by each of the campaign's battles, recreating historical weapons and locations, and telling a war story unlike anything the genre has seen before. The Defiant is currently in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Why it Took 30 Years for Terranigma to Get a US Release | gamescom 2026 - IGN

30 years after it originally launched in Japan, Europe, and Australia, classic SNES role-playing game Terranigma is finally coming to North America with a remaster that's been lovingly put together with the help of original artist Kumui Fujiwara. At gamescom 2026, IGN caught up with the project's senior advisor, Martin Lindell, to discuss why it was so important that Terranigma has a NA release, why it's taken so long to happen, and how the remaster delicately rebalances the game to ensure for the best possible adventure. Terranigma is coming to PS5 and PS4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and PC in early 2027.

Persona 4 Revival Devs Explain Why its The Best Way to Play | gamescom 2026 - IGN

After the success of Persona 3 Reload, JRPG masters Atlus are back with Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of one of the series' most important games. At gamescom 2026 we spoke with Kazuhisa Wada, general producer for the Persona team, Akane Kabayashi, art director on P4R, and interpreter Gavin Greene, and discovered their favorite in-game romances.Additionally, we learn more about the studio's approach to reviving a beloved classic, from adding brand new combat systems to refreshing character designs in a way that honors the original versions. Persona 4 Revival launches February 18, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam).

IGN's Top-Reviewed Nintendo Switch 2 Games

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Everything Coming to Netflix in September

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Philips OneBlade vs Standard Razors: A Worthwhile Upgrade?

The Philips OneBlade is available at a discount right now at Amazon - here's why it's ideal for your next shave.

This Might be the First Ever Good He-Man Game! | gamescom 2026 - IGN

We got hands-on time with He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, the 90s-inspired beat 'em up from Bitmap Bureau, which has the promise of finally giving us a good He-Man game!Bitmap Bureau previously made Terminator 2D: No Fate, and their follow-up is equally in service of a loyal fan base, finally giving us a He-Man game that the fans of Masters of the Universe have deserved for years.We get hands-on time with He-Man himself, playing several levels, including Castle Grayskull, and taking on bosses like Trap Jaw. We also did a full tour of the He-Man gamescom booth, getting a great look at all the retro He-Man toys and, for some reason, He-Man Uno...

Join Us: Watch 11 Minutes of Exclusive Gameplay from the Upcoming Cult Simulator | gamescom 2026

Wolf Haus Games revealed 11 minutes of gameplay for Join Us at gamescom 2026, alongside a PS5 announcement and a trailer featuring real-life former cult members.

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Will Send You On a Chilly Loot Grind | gamescom 2026

Dragon's Dogma 2's Dark Arisen expansion adds a whole new region with clever winter weather effects, an old-but-new loot grind, and... a dragon that vomits zombies. We're so back.

The Founders of Hooters Are Making a Buddy-Comedy Movie About the Restaurant Chain's Origin Story

Yep, you read that right. Hooters: The Movie is in the early stages of pre-production, and some of the chain’s original founders are directly involved.

Everything Coming to Amazon Prime Video in September

The 4K Restoration of a French Animation Classic Returns Us to a Trippier Era of the Art Form

Janus Films’ 4K restoration of René Laloux’s Gandahar returns us to a time when popping a strange-looking tape into the VHS player could yield untold delights.

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Kick Streamer Neon Responds After Rockstar Seemingly Includes a Reference to Him in GTA 6 Netflix Showcase

Prominent Kick streamer Neon has responded after Rockstar appeared to reference him in a side mission shown during their special GTA 6 first-look trailer on Netflix.

12 Game, Movie, and TV Show Trailers You Might Have Missed This Week

This week's trailer bounty included the extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6, tons of footage from gamescom, a first look at the new Pokémon stop-motion series coming to Disney+, a new Ali G movie, and lots more.

Save 42% Off the PS Portal, the Only Way You'll Be Able to Play Grand Theft Auto 6 on a Handheld

Forget the price hike.GTA 6 will only be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, to start out.