I asked Minecraft’s new AI helper how to kill skeletons and it got mad at me
Minecraft has launched a beta for Merl, its new AI virtual helper, but the bot has disappointed users with bad or incorrect responses.
‘The Next Outbreak Is Already Brewing’ — It Looks Like We’ve Got Our First Dead Island 3 Tease
It looks like work on Dead Island 3 is underway after a tease was published to celebrate the series’ 14th anniversary.
PS5 Gen Got the Worst Special Edition Consoles, Fans Say
Some PlayStation fans think that PS5 special / limited edition consoles and accessories pale in comparison to what we’ve seen in previous generations. The conversation began as preorders for Ghost…
Perfect Dark Reboot Almost Got A Second Chance At Take-Two–Report
Perfect Dark, canceled in July amidst a wave of layoffs at Microsoft, almost got a second chance at life thanks to Take-Two, according to a new report. However, talks to…
Kevin Spacey Got “A Little Weird” On Call Of Duty Set, Director Says
Disgraced Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey was "a little weird" on the set of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, game director Glen Schofield said, adding that the controversy surrounding the Oscar-winner…
The Big Resident Evil Requiem Interview: Why the Game’s Monster Got Supersized, Why it’s Probably Not Lisa Trevor, and a Tease for Areas Beyond Raccoon City — Just Don’t Talk About Leon
Last week in Cologne, Capcom's nerve-jangling Resident Evil Requiem demo was one of the highlights of the Gamescom 2025 show floor — but plenty of questions remain. Here, IGN sits…
Portal just got a mind-blowing Minecraft remake, and you can play it now
Love Minecraft and Portal? Then you'll be in seventh heaven with Portal: Java Edition, which blends the two together, recreating the weird, wonderful world of Portal within Minecraft. It's taken…
The HyperX Cloud 3, our favorite wired gaming headset, just got a big discount
There’s a fantastic gaming headset deal to be had right now on the HyperX Cloud 3, our favorite wired gaming headset, which you can pick up for an incredible price.…
PS Plus Got a Great New PS5 Exclusive and Its Dev Is Thankful
In case you missed it, PS Plus Extra/Premium added a brand-new PS5 console exclusive to the catalog day-one yesterday, and it turned out to be one of the best-rated games…
Combining Balatro, horror, and slot machines, Cloverpit just got a release date
I’m by no means a serial gambler (I’m far too risk-averse and broke for that) but I’m always drawn to it in videogames. Whether it’s spinning the wheel in GTA…