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Remember That Time Disney Bet on Star Wars and Lost?
Remember that time Disney bet on Star Wars and lost? 1979’s The Black Hole was supposed to be the studio’s answer to George Lucas.
My Favorite Xbox Moments of 2023
In this final Unlocked column of 2023, Ryan McCaffrey looks back on his favorite Xbox moments of the year.
Beyond's Best PlayStation Game of 2023
If you haven’t heard, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a really, really good game. Just, so good. When the semi-regular cast of Beyond was asked to decide our best PlayStation game of 2023, several of us immediately blurted out Baldur’s Gate 3, and no one else had any objections.
IGN Awards Celebrates the Best Games, Movies and More
From Nintendo’s triumphant follow-up to Breath of the Wild to the hot pink perfection of Barbie and so much more, 2023 has been a landmark year for games and entertainment. Next week, join us for the IGN Awards to celebrate the best of the last year.
The Game Awards’ Best Sports / Racing Category Is an Insult to Both Genres
These 50-year-old foundation genres deserve better than a 16-second shared award.
AI May Take Over the World, But George Lucas’ First Movie Promises You’ll Still Have a Job
Don’t worry, George Lucas’ first movie, THX 1138, promises you’ll still have a job after AI takes over the world.
Who's The PlayStation Portal For? Me, It's For Me
Despite not being operating like a traditional handheld console I really want a PlayStation Portal. So, why exactly am I happy to pay £200 for a remote play only device? Here’s why the PlayStation Portal is exactly what I need right now.
25 Years On, Half-Life Still Feels Like It’s From the Future
On its 25th anniversary, Half-Life still feels as innovative as it did the day it released.
Why The Legend of Zelda Movie Shouldn't Be Live-Action
A live-action Legend of Zelda movie has been announced, but it feels like a missed opportunity not to make it an animated film.
In Stars and Time Looped Me In, and Didn’t Let Go
I’ve written about a lot of games in this column in the last year, all of which I’ve loved very much. But I don’t think I’ve been totally obsessed with any of them in the way I’ve been obsessed with In Stars and Time.
Modern Warfare Is Still the King of Call of Duty Campaigns
16 years later, the original Modern Warfare remains Call of Duty's single-player highpoint.
The Axe Drops on Gaming’s Acquisitions Gold Rush
Amid what should be an amazing year for games has come at a time of unprecedented layoffs across the video game industry. One culprit is a trend that crept up from the past two years.
Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West Board Game Review - IGN
A new take on the classic Ticket to Ride board game that adds a whole lot of new ideas.
Alan Wake 2 Might Be The Closest We Ever Get to Silent Hills
How Remedy’s latest, Alan Wake 2, and Kojima’s lost game, Silent Hills, share the same horror DNA.
Five Great Horror RPGs to Play During Halloween
Looking for a spook-tacular role-playing experience? Check out our list of 5 great horror RPGs to play this Halloween!