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When you want to escape to virtual worlds, having a VR headset that connects to a great gaming PC can unlock even more possibilities. Some of the top VR games work on standalone headsets, but those devices are few and far between. Most games look and play better if your VR headset is hooked up to a capable PC. TL;DR - The Best VR Headsets for PC: The best VR headsets for PC offer sharp displays, comfortable designs, accurate tracking, and a seamless connection to a gaming PC or gaming laptop . Admittedly, finding a headset with all these capabilities doesn’t come cheap. However, the Meta 3S , an alternative to the Meta Quest 3, is a great cheap VR headset for PC for those on a tighter budget. But if you have a little more wiggle room, the Valve Index is the simplest option for Steam integration and even PS VR2 supports PC VR with minimal caveats. Unfortunately, you often don’t get to try out these headsets for fit and functionality before purchasing. So, our experts have don...

George R. R. Martin has issued the strongest tease yet that an Elden Ring movie may come to pass, but has acknowledged a significant blocker to his potential involvement with it. The Game of Thrones creator famously dreamed up the world and history of FromSoftware’s Elden Ring, which went on to become one of the best-selling games of 2022. FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco leaned heavily on Martin’s involvement in promotional material, and the game credits begin by saying the Elden Ring world was created by FromSoftware chief Hidetaki Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin. So, would George R. R. Martin be interested in coming back for a sequel to Elden Ring, if he’s asked? That’s the question IGN put to the man himself as part of IGN Fan Fest 2025 . In his response, Martin sidestepped Elden Ring 2, but did drop a big hint that an Elden Ring movie could be in the works. “Well, I can't say too much about it, but there is some talk about making a movie out of Elden Ring,” Marti...

Cardy, Matt, and Mat are back for some February Friday fun and frolicking as a range of delights are explored, including first impressions of the multiplayer spin-off Elden Ring Nightreign. There's also time for a look at awards contender The Brutalist, new Adult Swin animation Common Side Effects, and visual novel dice-roller Citizen Sleeper 2. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast 788: Singing in the Nightreign IGN UK Podcast 787: Are We Wowed by Avowed? IGN UK Podcast 786: A History of Violence IGN UK Podcast 785: Our Xbox Games Series Tier Lists IGN UK Podcast 784: Doom, Doom, Doom, Doom, I Want You in My Room IGN UK Podcast 783: The Switch 2 is Finally a Real Thing from IGN Articles https://ift.tt/9QSKJLj via IFTTT

After over two dozen mainline games, I can only imagine how difficult it must be to innovate and stay relevant in an era where a great game is coming out every few weeks, but that’s exactly what KOEI TECMO aims to do with the next entry in its long-running Atelier JRPG series, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land. After spending over six hours gathering resources, doing Sailor Moon-esque magical dancing rituals, and riding around on a motorbike, I’m inclined to believe they’ll pull off just that, yet again. With more engaging combat, improved visuals, more convenient crafting, and an entirely new building system that lets you put your own personal touch on the world, there’s quite a bit to be optimistic about, even if what I saw of the story and characters was, at least so far in the opening hours, pretty boilerplate stuff for the genre. If you’ve played any of the recent Atelier games, then you probably won’t be shocked by Atelier Yumia at first glance. ...

Marvel leapt from comics to film, becoming the highest grossing film franchise of all time . It should come as no surprise that it has similarly jumped to the tabletop, garnering a massive amount of attention and money. These stories and characters translate well to board gaming. They allow for bombastic expression and tense drama. There are smaller and more accessible games, larger and more heady ones, and plenty of titles with attractive miniatures and gorgeous illustrations. TL;DR: The Best Marvel Board Games If you're love for Marvel extends beyond the comics and the MCU and into the realm of tabletop gaming, there are plenty of options availble. We've gathered the very best Marvel board games on the market right now to help you start playing. Marvel United: Spider-Geddon Age Range: 10+ Number of Players: 1-4 Play Time: 40 min Marvel United is a rules-light and affordable adventure game that works superbly for nearly any age. Each player takes on the role o...

Dungeon crawler board games are easily one of the deepest genres in the hobby – both in terms of gameplay as well as the sheer amount of fantastic options. Because there are so many great board games to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Dungeon crawlers can run the gamut from horror to fantasy and just about everything in between. Even franchises from Marvel to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have tried their hand in the space and have been met with great success. TL;DR: The Best Dungeon Crawler Board Games Defining the dungeon crawler genre can be a contentious topic among tabletop enthusiasts, but these games typically include tactical combat, character progression, loot, and, of course, dungeons. These dungeons don’t have to be literal, however. In fact, some of the best board games in the category aren’t stereotypical monster-battling RPGs set in a fantasy world. One other thing these titles do generally have in common, though, is that they are rich in ...

A new Street Fighter movie has selected its challenger, I mean, director. The Hollywood Reporter says Kitao Sakurai, writer, director, and executive producer on the absurd comedy show The Eric Andre Show, will direct a new film adaptation of Street Fighter for Legendary Entertainment. Capcom is said to be “deeply involved” with the adaptation with the movie already given a March 20, 2026 release date. This will be the latest attempt at bringing Street Fighter to the big screen, though who can ever forget the 1994 film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile, Ming-Na Wen as Chun-Li, and the late Raul Julia as M. Bison. A masterpiece, even if critics at the time didn’t think so. No word yet on casting, but you can probably expect to see some of your favorite Street Fighter characters appear in this one. A previous version of this film initially had Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou attached to helm the film, but they departed the project in the summer of last yea...

After roughly a decade in development, Lost Soul Aside is finally scheduled for a launch. Originally the passion project of solo developer Yang Bing, Lost Soul Aside has grown to become a major Sony-published title under the company's 'China Hero Project,' with Bing now the founder and CEO of Shanghai-based studio Ultizero Games. With a release date of May 30 on PlayStation 5 and PC closing in, IGN had the opportunity to sit down with Yang Bing to discuss the long road to launch. So many years of development went into this single-player action game, escalating from a solo creator's vision to a trailer reveal at Sony's State of Play. Through it all the hype has grown, with some calling Lost Soul Aside an exciting mix of Final Fantasy characters and Devil May Cry combat — even from the moment Yang Bing's initial reveal video went viral in 2016. With the help of a translator, IGN asked Yang Bing about the early origins of Lost Soul Aside, its inspirations, wha...

Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has confirmed cuts to its Seattle-based design team for “organizational reasons.” Overnight, Marvel Rivals game director Thaddeus Sasser took to LinkedIn to announce that he and his team were laid off. “This is such a weird industry,” Sasser began. “My stellar, talented team just helped deliver an incredibly successful new franchise in Marvel Rivals for NetEase Games... “...and were just laid off! “Oh well! Times are tough all over - Let's find these incredible people new jobs, because we all need to eat, right? :D” The video game development community reacted with a mix of shock and anger to the cuts, given Marvel Rivals’ explosive success. The free-to-play hero shooter has seen over 20 million downloads since launch in December, and huge peak concurrent player numbers on Steam. According to Sasser’s LinkedIn profile, his team focused on game and level design work for Marvel Rivals, “offering guidance, strategy, and design direction over t...

There's no shortage of two-player board games – you can even find plenty of solo board games . And while you might think a group of three players would pose a challenge for board game night, you'd be wrong. Three is actually the perfect number for many games. It allows for more interesting dynamics than strictly two-player, and it affords a quick tempo with little downtime between turns. In many ways, it’s the best qualities of the two player and four player format merged together. TL;DR: The Best 3-Player Board Games The challenge is in finding the right games. That’s why we’re here with this list offering a series of titles that provide an exceptional experience at the three-player count. No need to fret when your fourth cancels as game night can still be salvaged. Or if everyone brings a date, explore the best 6-player games . Contributions by Samantha Nelson and Charlie Theel . Clank! Catacombs Age Range: 13+ Players: 2-4 Play Time: 45-90 minutes All ...