I'm sorry, but there's no NVC episode this week after all. There is a lot going on and I want to make sure we address it accurately and thoughtfully. You can trust that the show has been on my mind constantly over the last several days. Have a nice weekend -- we'll talk next week!

After 9 years at IGN this is the last video I edited: m.youtube.com/watch?v=nStf... 3 people, including me, who worked on this video were laid off, with out notice, just a couple hours after publishing it. It was an honor to work with them and so many others at IGN impacted by these layoffs.

Steam Frame Review – A Great All-in-One VR Headset, But It'll Cost You

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Hey! So after seventeen and a half years, October 2nd will be my last day at IGN. It was genuinely a dream come true to do this thing for so long alongside some of the most talented people on earth. I got to travel the world, meet my heroes, and make a ton of really fun shows and videos. An honor ♥️

Welp. Starting in November, I will no longer be employed by IGN. It's been a hell of a ride and I cannot understate how much of an honor and a privilege the last 11+ years have been. This was a dream job, but the best part of IGN is, was, and always will be the people.

My team had a huge content day today on IGN, covering the launch of Valve's Steam Frame. So this seems like a good time as any to say that I was affected by today's layoffs.

Treating myself for going to Riftbound locals by myself for the first time and winning 😌

I just love Ocarina of Time so much, and I’m so excited to play it again even if I wish they didn’t add a jump button.

Omw back home from pokemonXP / Worlds and realized something VERY terrible There is a pot of 2 week old thai soup waiting for me in my fridge

Pokemon makes me emotional 🥲 Opening ceremonies were stellar #PokemonXP #PokemonWorldChampionships

does anyone at pokemon worlds have a slowking deck i could buy from them? i wanna play some sides/play some games with homies but need a deck. any viz appreciated also thanks <3

Thank you to the random Pokemon friend who gave me sunscreen to wear while in line for the Giants Pokemon jerseys 🙏 😭

PokemonXP + 2026 Pokemon World Championships Pokemon Center exclusive merch reveal! Plus, read about how much I like a particular tote bag.

Exclusive: PokémonXP and 2026 Pokémon World Championships Pokémon Center Merch Reveal - IGN

See a huge selection of Pokémon merch to be exclusively sold at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP pop-up Pokémon Center, including a Steiff Pikachu, a rocket backpack, and more.

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I’ll see everyone today for the Crystal nuzlocke run at 2pm CST! Come support 👏

Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast@bloodgodpod.bsky.social · last mo.

This weekend is the big AOTBG Charity Livestream for Trans Lifeline! And what have we got planned for it? Well, take a look at our schedule!

Oh this is amazing. Had friends ask me if beaches really do squeak when we played Big Walk, and was happy to report Florida’s best west coast beaches actually squeak too! Never really thought of it being a novel thing before haha

Em@emaudible.bsky.social · last mo.

Lots of excitement about the squeaky beach sounds in Big Walk! You'll all be happy to know it's the real thing! Was absolutely giddy to get to record them on an actual Australian squeaky beach in Wilson's Promontory. Yes, if you didn't know some beaches there really do squeak. It is pure joy.

My pizza beans are scandalous

I've been playing Beast of Reincarnation! It oddly digs up a sense of nostalgia for me, like when I played kind-of open world action games for the first time growing up, in the best way. It's rough around the edges here and there, but I'm still enjoying it a lot so far. ~back to the guide mines~

😌

Cody Gravelle@minustempo.bsky.social · 2mo ago

yeah can someone come pick me up she kicked my ass and then went undefeated

I went to Riot Games HQ back during SGF and went hands-on with Riftbound: Vendetta! I also got a ton of insight from senior designer Jon Moormann, so I wrote *two* articles: 1. Why Kennen, Akali, and Jayce were chosen as the first opposite domain ambassadors: www.ign.com/articles/ven...

Vendetta Preview: Why Riftbound’s Design Team Chose Kennen, Akali, and Jayce for the First Opposing Domain Legends - IGN

Riftbound senior designer Jon Moormann explained a little bit about why the team chose who they did to be the first ambassadors of these new color combos, Purple/Yellow, Red/Green, and Blue/Orange, an...

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Stuck in the airport overnight and there is *one* spot known to be OK for sleeping. In the whole airport. There are dozens of people here trying to sleep. Tell me why this one asshole sits on the one hard bench in the middle of everyone trying to sleep to talk on the phone???

Spot the difference

I played in my first Riftbound Nexus Night last night and went undefeated 🥲🥲✌️

The next Pokemon North America International Championships is in Chicago! I got to talk to TPCi’s Director, Global Esports and Events Producer Chris Brown about the move => www.ign.com/articles/pok...

Pokémon North America International Championships Moving to Chicago in 2027 - IGN

After three years of calling New Orleans, Louisiana the home of the Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC), the tournament is moving to Chicago, Illinois in 2027.

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Thanks for checking out the game at @summergamefest.bsky.social @dayofthedevs.org @shinycaseyd.bsky.social www.ign.com/articles/blo...

Blood Dungeon is Nidhogg Developer's Frenetic Take on a Vampire Survivors x Spelunky Roguelite | IGN Preview

As a rabid consumer of roguelikes and having just recently beat Vampire Crawlers, I’m always on the look out for my next “number go up” fix. Blood Dungeon, from Messhof, is described as a survival pla...

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JJK SURVIVORS!?!?!?!

That Nintendo Direct was great Favorite presentation this summer, so many games I’m looking forward to!

Anyone excited for Spyro: A Realm Beyond, I interviewed the devs and got a little bit more info about the game: (we also interviewed them for IGN live!) ign.com/articles/spy...

Spyro: A Realm Beyond Announced at Xbox Games Showcase, Features 'True Dragon Flight' and Return of Tom Kenny

Toys for Bob revealed Spyro: A Realm Beyond during Xbox Games Showcase with a short teaser trailer and a glimpse of gameplay. This is the first original Spyro game in nearly 20 years, and it features ...

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Playing Smash at IGN Live for the next hour ~ (come play) Yes I brought a GameCube controller and turned on game mode on the TV 🫡

IGN Entertainment is refusing to pay its workers the wages we deserve, even as we make #IGNLive the event that it is this weekend. So we left a message that can’t be ignored. And you should too. Let our upper management know that you support us by sending them an email here: bit.ly/4e2uUCP

Lao Shan in Monster Hunter Wilds expansion 😍 Did not expect it to not come until next year!

Not me getting jump scared in a bright ass room full of people