oh hey, my first IGN review! Orbitals is a game that emulates its contemporaries but never rises above its inspirations in meaningful ways. An endearing romp that pulled out dormant nostalgia for the Toonami era and memories of watching anime I didn't understand as a kid in my parent's basement

Orbitals Is a Co-op Sci-fi Adventure That Looks and Feels Exactly Like a Playable '90s Anime, One Any Toonami Fan Should Be Excited For

A co-op adventure that nails the feeling of a playable ‘90s anime.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword's combat is so good I challenged myself to beat it without using any items. And I did. Combine that with fantastic characters, a memorable story, and some of the coolest cutscenes you'll ever see, and it's impossible not to recommend. My review for @ign.com:

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is an Incredible Action Game With an Excellent Story to Match, As Well As Some of the Best Animations Around

An incredible action game with an excellent story to match.

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Hello! Would you like to help out my dad and also own a book of film photographs that, in the words of @soniaim.bsky.social, will make you nostalgic for a time and place you didn't actually experience? 👇

Wes Fenlon@wes.readonlymemo.com · 2mo ago

Something a bit more personal than usual: For the last 10 years my dad has been struggling with a version of ALS, a terrible neuromuscular disease. He's kept up his spirits by making photo books chronicling his life as a photographer+traveler. I'm helping sell them now to pay for nursing care:

big walk big walk big walk (i reviewed it for ign) www.ign.com/articles/big...

Big Walk Is Unlike Any Other Co-op Game Around, Pushing You to Solve Clever Puzzles With Your Friends by Truly Working Together

A clever co-op puzzle adventure that uses communication like no other.

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“Why doesn’t IGN review every game anymore?”

John Linneman@dark1x.bsky.social · last mo.

It’s kind of wild to consider that there were more than 21,000 games released on Steam in 2025 while only 1200 games ever released on PlayStation 1 in North America. 717 Super NES games released in the US. Just fascinating to think about.

I reviewed @denshattack.bsky.social for @ign.com and it's one of the best games I've played this year. An all gas, no brakes, anime-as-hell (complimentary), roaring soundtrack train-tricker that you should play immediately. Like right now. Thank you to @tomrmarks.bsky.social for letting me do it.

Denshattack! Is Part Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Part Anime As You Do Kickflips In a Ramen Delivering Train, and That All Works Way Better Than You'd Expect

Hitting the track and chaining tricks together is a joy.

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For @ign.com I reviewed Rhythm Heaven Groove! It’s great, I’m still humming the tunes 🎶 www.ign.com/articles/rhy...

Rhythm Heaven Groove Is a Superb Sequel That Expertly Capitalizes on the Captivating Energy of Its Excellent Music and Joyful Animations

A superb sequel that expertly capitalizes on the captivating energy of its excellent music.

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You know I had to make time to review Star Fox. I hope you all enjoy and expect to see some of you in battle mode over the coming weeks! Big shout out to @tomrmarks.bsky.social for all the support and @itsamichael.bsky.social for the killer video edit! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdIW...

Star Fox Review

YouTube video by IGN

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Would you look at that, I wrote about basketball again! This time, it’s a review of NBA The Run for @ign.com!

IGN@ign.com · 3mo ago

NBA The Run is a quick-match basketball game that plays more like a distant descendant of NBA Street than a true successor. Our review: https://bit.ly/3QzSAqx

My latest Magic reveal! Here is EVERY brand new card (185!) that can be found in the Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart packs, as well as details on all 51 Themes you could open. www.ign.com/articles/mag...

Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Uses Magic: The Gathering to Mash 51 Different Teams Together, From the Fantastic Four to the Young Avengers

We've got a first look at every brand new card in Magic's Marvel Jumpstart set.

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They didn't hear us yesterday, so we let them know again. 80 more times. 80 more murals letting #IGNLive goers know that we deserve fair pay. Have fun cleaning them up this morning.

So this is what IGN management thinks of fair wages. #IGNLive

IGN Creators Guild@ignunion.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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

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

Plum trees pop up all over my garden like weeds, saved enough from the squirrels this year to make a home grown pie.

The perfect playmat for my white-border burn deck has arrived 🔥🛹 @rhysticstudies.bsky.social @ropearrow.bsky.social @stitcherssupply.bsky.social (The one-of Tibalt is ostensibly for delirium, but really it’s to tilt your opponent when they see it go to the bin.)

ANNOUNCEMENT: The workers of Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com are forming a union. Please read our mission statement below. 👇 #DHWU

Meanwhile I am preparing for all the “IGN gives 10s too easily” comments despite “IGN always scores low” being their talking point literally last month.

Mike Minotti@tolkoto.com · 3mo ago

I appreciate the people who think I’m gonna get shit today because I gave a game its lowest score but I’ll be fine, I don’t work at IGN so the internet won’t actually get mad at me for some reason.

I have some exciting news! I'm IGN's newest Guides Editor, starting in June!!! After nearly 6 years of freelancing for IGN in more different capacities than I can count, being offered the opportunity to join the team fulltime means so much to me. Still hasn't properly sunk in yet to be honest 😅

This one was me! I think Thick as Thieves is really cool, especially as a co-op game, and I loved playing it. I wish there was more to do, and there are a couple of frustrating elements to it because of the Hauntstables (Ghost cops who are bastards even in death), but it's a blast in co-op.

IGN@ign.com · 4mo ago

We wish Thick as Thieves had more to do overall, but it’s hard to find much fault with the stealthy co-op heists that are here. Our review: https://bit.ly/4dSttbd

I went to MagicCon Vegas this past weekend representing IGN and played Mark Rosewater's new (old?) game, Mood Swings! Even, better: I got to play it with the man himself and picked his brain a little about making it. www.ign.com/articles/moo...

Mood Swings, the New TCG by Magic: The Gathering’s Head Designer, Is Both Fun and Simple

Magic: The Gathering’s head designer, Mark Rosewater, is very excited for his latest project. It’s also his longest one. He has been working on and championing a game that features another prolific ga...

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Bedridden and hopped up on opiates post-surgery, but I managed to review the Early Access release of Dead as Disco for @ign.com and it rules. Definitely something that should be on your radar. Slick and stylish in every way, with a killer soundtrack and some great bosses.

Dead as Disco Early Access Review - IGN

More EP than album at the moment, but it already has everything it takes to top the charts one day.

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Union says fuck it, takes lunch at 11:30am to show our solidarity ✊ Today, the IGNCG is celebrating May Day! We’re a bit early, but we’re just too excited about getting our first contract done. We’ve got pizza and pride in the work we’re doing to make IGN a better place for all of us. 💜

For IGN: I reconnected with 12-year old Jarrett to see if Olden Era is the return to form Heroes of Might and Magic needs. Short answer: yes. Long answer in the link below.

IGN@ign.com · 4mo ago

There is plenty to be tweaked during Early Access, but the core of Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is already as solid as the series has ever been. Our review: https://bit.ly/4vWJaFi

Your voice really matters right now. If you would like show your support, join us in requesting that Wizards and Hasbro voluntarily recognize our union by signing our petition at cwa.org/uwotcletter

Tell Wizards of the Coast to Recognize Our Union!

The workers at Magic The Gathering: Arena have voted overwhelmingly to form the union: United Wizards of the Coast - CWA (UWOTC)! We are asking Wizards and Hasbro management to voluntarily recognize ...

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Had a great time making this - watching it back I think its a well produced and densely packed informational video - covering alot of topics in a small ammount of time. Give it a watch, give it some love, and leave some questions in the comments for a potential follow up!

Jesse Gomez@itsjessegomez.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We've got plenty of 40K content on IGN, but what about Magic: The Gathering? Well, here's a video I'm particularly proud of! I put a lot of love into this one, and major thanks to @pleasantkenobi.bsky.social for being our MTG Expert! youtu.be/tzJJimV0LpA #MagicTheGathering

It's been a ✨while✨ since we've posted, huh? That's because our Bargaining team has been DEEP in negotiations over our first contract for over a year now. But we're finally getting towards the end, and we're hopeful that we can come to a fair agreement! I mean how could you say no to these faces?

I finally finished Clair Obscur this week after bouncing off it a bit last year and I’m glad I went back. Super neat game, extremely cool ending, but also fairly surprised it swept award season just as hard as it did. In the running for sure, but didn’t strike me as “of course this won everything.”

For those who don’t know the context it is very funny. I took this controller to game for work and Tom asked where I got it and I said I took it from his desk and then he had me flip it over to see the label “Tom’s do not take.” Thus the second label was added.

Cleaning out some boxes, found my PS4 controller from the old IGN SF office with a message to @gameonysus.bsky.social…

My latest Magic reveal is the entire Prismari Artistry Commander precon! As well as a little chat with @imdanielholt.bsky.social about the design of the deck and some of its new cards. www.ign.com/articles/mag...

Magic: The Gathering Commander Deck Reveal - What’s Inside Prismari Artistry From Secrets of Strixhaven?

A first look at a bunch of new Commander cards from Magic's next set.

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