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Friday · length unknown· Video
Why EA Chose Star Wars Over Mass Effect and Closed BioWare - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:A new report from Bloomberg claims EA had to choose between Star Wars and Mass Effect, which resulted in the closure of BioWare. EA is facing financial pressure due to the $18 billion debt it took on during the Saudi buyout. The company then only had enough budget to back one big sci-fi game, and they chose Star Wars Battlefront 3 as the safer bet. In other news, Gears of War: E-Day has moved only 400,000 copies across Xbox and PC, a relatively low number for a marquee franc
Friday · length unknown· Video
The Elder Scrolls 6 Reveal Could Be As Early As Next Month - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Some leaked info surrounding The Elder Scrolls 6 has popped up again, and The Verge is reporting that an official reveal could be around the corner, possibly November. A leaked, but unverified, title was floating around not too long ago, suggesting the official name for the game is The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel, and The Verge is sticking by that name. The setting for the game is also heavily rumored to be Hammerfell. In other news, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma insists that Series X
Wednesday · length unknown· Video
Phantom Blade Zero Is a Hit With One Million Presale Copies Sold - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Phantom Blade Zero has sold around one million pre-launch copies worldwide. This comes from Alinea Analytics, who says that S-GAME's wuxia-inspired action game has sold 850,000 copies in the West on Steam and PS5, and another quarter million from Tencent's WeGame (a Chinese-only digital storefront). The game is reviewing well, too, with IGN scoring it a 9. In other news, PlayStation has revealed their PS Plus lineup for November, which includes Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV-
Tuesday · length unknown· Video
Clayface Puts James Gunn's DCU Back on Track With #1 Box Office Debut - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Clayface was a much-needed box office win for Warner Bros. and DC Studios. The horror movie based on the DC character brought in around $43 million worldwide, enough for the top spot at the weekend box office. The modest budget of around $40 million also helped the movie's bottom line. In other news, composer Austin Wintory revealed he was in talks with BioWare to create music the now-canceled Mass Effect 5. He has shared drafts of music for the game online. And we take a pe
Monday · length unknown· Video
Xbox Seeks Partner to Help Arkane Lyon Finish Marvel's Blade - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Arkane Lyon is still plugging away at Marvel's Blade, but the studio may be on the chopping block if Microsoft can't find a buyer for the studio by the end of the year. Microsoft is also looking for a partner to "support" the development of the game as it nears completion. That support could be in extra financing for the studio. Marvel's Blade doesn't have a firm release date but it is expected to be out sometime next year. In other news, a hacker has claimed a $50,000 bount
October 23 · length unknown· Video
BioWare Was Doomed for Years as Mass Effect Was a "Prestige Project" for EA - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:The internet is still mourning the sudden loss of legendary video game studio BioWare, but an industry analyst says the writing was on the wall years ago, even before EA's controversial acquisition by an investment group led by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. In related news, a content creator who was on BioWare's "Mass Effect Council" has dropped details on the cancelled Mass Effect Universe.
October 23 · length unknown· Video
Start Saving Now: Next-Gen Begins in 2028 - Next-Gen Console Watch
Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Ryan, and Nick Limon discuss the recent report that Xbox is looking to launch their next-gen Project Helix console in 2028, and for major premium price tag. Current speculation prices Project Helix at anywhere from $1,200 to $1,800, and Microsoft has already teased it will be a very premium piece of hardware. But at that price, could it really compete with gaming PC's that cost around the same? And what does that mean for PlayStation? Int
October 22 · length unknown· Video
Xbox Insiders Can Cloud Stream Games Without Game Pass (But There's a Catch) - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Xbox is testing some of its Game Pass features under new plans via Xbox Insider. Members can now pay to use the cloud streaming service separately from a Game Pass plan by buying blocks of time. Previously, this feature was locked behind the Game Pass Ultimate tier, but now you can pay as little as $3.99 for 10 hours of streaming over the cloud, all the way to $11.99 for 50 hours. Your hours don't expire so they can roll over day-to-day. In other news, Dispatch is celebratin
October 21 · length unknown· Video
Next Mass Effect Canceled as EA Shuts Down BioWare - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Legendary studio BioWare is being shut down, as mass layoffs hit owner Electronic Arts. Around fifty employees at BioWare are being let go, with the rest presumably moved to different teams. As a result, the next Mass Effect game that was teased years ago has been canceled. And in other news, a new report from Bloomberg suggests the new Xbox Project Helix console could cost as much as $1,800 if Microsoft decides to not subsidize or eat the cost of some of the components. The
October 20 · length unknown· Video
Xbox Staffer Claims Games Industry Is "Pretending to Not Use A.I." - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Xbox Business Strategist Brandon Stirrup caused a firestorm on Twitter recently, admitting that he used AI to create a "little bad game" all on his own. This was to prove his point that AI tools are more widely used in the video game industry than it lets on, considering how anti-AI the gaming public tends to be. Stirrup's hope is that the industry will get over the stigma of AI and just admit that it's now part of the development workflow. Of course, comments weren't necess
October 19 · length unknown· Video
PS6 RAM and Storage Alone Could Cost As Much As a PS5 - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:A leaker has suggested the price of just the RAM and storage for the PlayStation 6 could cost about as much as a PS5. The RAMpocalypse likely will not let up when the next generaiton of gaming consoles goes into production, with the leaker saying that the current PS6 configuration will likely cost $680 or more just for flash memory and RAM, which will very likely put the whole console's MSRP well aboe $1,000. In other news, Quentin Tarantino has confirmed his plans to exit f
October 16 · length unknown· Video
"Father of PlayStation" Says Game Ownership Is a "Mentality" - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Ken Kutaragi, the "Father of PlayStation," is backing Sony in their move to kill physical game discs. Sony made the announcement earlier this year, but won't go into effect for another few years. Kutaragi said he understands gamers' feelings about the issue, but that it wasn't "economically reasonable" to keep producing physical media anymore, at least not for PlayStation. He chalked it up to gamers' "mentality" around video game ownership. In related news, Congressman Ritch
October 14 · length unknown· Video
Rockstar's GTA 6 Follow-Up Won't Take 8 Years - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Rockstar Games is saying their next game won't take as long to make as GTA 6. While the exact length of time GTA 6 has been in development is unknown, it has been about eight years since the last Rockstar-developed game: Red Dead Redemption 2. That game was released in 2018. In other news, Nintendo has confirmed all the Zelda amiibo you've probably spent hundreds of dollars on the past decade or so will work with the Ocarina of Time remake. The exact abilities they have are
October 13 · length unknown· Video
GTA 6's PC Release Is Reportedly Q1 2027 - IGN Daily FIx
In today's Daily Fix:GamesBeat is reporting that Grand Theft Auto 6's PC release could be as soon as Q1 2027, which would start around April of next year. If true, that would mean GTA 6 on PC would launch only five months after the PS5 and Xbox versions. In other news, Sony has revealed the God of War: Laufey collector's edition. For $150, you get a statue, some fortune-telling cards, and a few other trinkets...but no game. This appears to be a trend with big Triple-A games to not include even a
October 9 · length unknown· Video
35% of Wolverine Sales Were Physical Discs - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Analytics firm Alinea has revealed sales numbers for Marvel's Wolverine. Roughly 35% of global sales for the game were physical disc copies, and in Europe physical sales accounted for 51% of sales. But it's probably too late for the "no disc no buy" movement as Sony has not budged from its plans to eventually stop producing phsyical game discs for first-party games. In other news, Paramount is continuing its video game adaptation momentum with a Cyberpunk 2077 movie. CD Proj
October 8 · length unknown· Video
GTA 6 Reveals More Songs, Radio Stations, and Celebrity DJs - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Rockstar has revealed the radio stations that will fill the soundtrack of GTA 6, and the celebrities that will host them. Among the real-world stars joining the line-up are Morgan Wallen and Lana Del Rey who will host Back Country Radio, Bad Bunny hosting Latin music station Cocoteo FM, pop-centric Flash FM hosted by Robyn, and more. In other news, Xbox has announced XP, a new division of the company that will bring together their expansive IP for use in movies, TV shows, li
October 7 · length unknown· Video
Resident Evil Requiem Writer Teases DLC Spencer Arc - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:Resident Evil Requiem's DLC plans reportedly feature a story centered around series villain Oswell E. Spencer. At least, that's according to RE9's writer, Haris Orkin, who said that Capcom has already begun working on DLC. Game director Koshi Nakanishi also confirmed that a major story expansion is planned for Requiem. In other news, Forza Horizon 6's PS5 debut will happen January 26, 2027. The release will reportedly be supported by a physical PS5 disc launch.Presented by U
October 6 · length unknown· Video
Used PS5 Pro Prices Skyrocket to $1,400 at GameStop, 3rd Party Retailers - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:GameStop and other 3rd-party retailers are hiking the price for used PS5 Pro's to an astronomical $1,400. As of this taping, GameStop is out of brand-new PS5 Pro's, which still retail for the Sony-suggested $899, but demand as skyrocketed since the previous price hikes, and in anticipation of GTA 6, which will may take advantage of the extra power. In related news, ex-PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden thinks Sony killing off discs is a step in the wrong direction, despite agreei
October 5 · length unknown· Video
The Batman 2 Halts Production as Director Matt Reeves Steps Away - IGN Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix: The Batman Part 2 has stopped production as director Matt Reeves has stepped away for personal reasons. DC Studios and Warner Bros. have confirmed to Deadline that Reeves is focusing on a "family matter," and there is no timeline yet for his return. In other news, Capcom has revealed plans to convert their in-house RE Engine into an AI-generation game engine. Programmer Satoshi Ishida said that the focus is on streamlining certain aspects of development, not to create asset
October 2 · length unknown· Video
GTA 6's Miami Takeover Heats Up with "A Night in Vice City" NBA Game - IGN Daily Fix
In today's special episode of the Daily Fix:GTA 6's massive marketing push will continue right up to the game's launch (and likely beyond), with the Miami Heat celebrating 'A Night in Vice City' on November 18th, the day before the game drops. The Heat's arena, the Kaseya Center, has already changed their branding via giant signage on the roof visible from planes, and there will be Vice City-themed merch available. In related news, a Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer is stirring the pot again

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