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In today's Daily Fix:Bungie has announced the end of the nine-year-long run of Destiny 2. The final content update will come in June, although support for Destiny 2 (and Destiny 1) will continue for the forseeable future. In other news, the former creative director for Splinter Cell has admitted that modern technology has made making stealth games more difficult, especially considering advancements in lighting and shadow tech. And finally, guitar maker Fender and Bandai Namco have announced a new collaboration, along with a surprise guest visiting the Daily Fix.If you're coming to IGN Live 2026, visit ign.com/live and use code THEFIX for a chance to win a free ticket.

In today's Daily Fix:Warhorse Studios, the developers behind the popular sim-heavy RPG series, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, have announced a Lord of the Rings open-world game. Details are practially nonexistent, but it's Lord of the Rings and it's an open-world game, so fans should be excited. In other news, Ubisoft has braced shareholders to expect some lean financial quarters coming up, despite the launch of the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. Ubisoft also teased new AC games, along with new entries in Ghost Recon and Far Cry in the coming years. And finally, Sony has announced a State of Play for June 2nd starting at 2pm PT. Headlining the showcase is Marvel's Wolverine.And if you're thinking about joining us in Los Angeles for IGN Live 2026, we're giving you the chance to win a free ticket by using promo code IGN30PROMO, as part of IGN's 30th anniversary celebrations. Find out more at ign.com/live.

In today's Daily Fix:Xbox launched a new feedback system called Player Voice, and fans immediately used it to demand a return of gaming exclusives. They argue that putting Xbox IP on other platforms like PlayStation hurts the Xbox brand. On the flip side, Xbox did make a ton of money porting games like Forza Horizon 5 onto PS5, and they still have deals to deliver more games to Switch 2 and PS5. In related Xbox news, the Game Pass Wave 2 games for May have been revealed, and while the big one is already available (Forza Horizon 6), there's still plenty of other titles coming. And finally, Fortnite is returning the iOS after a years-long absence.

In today's Daily Fix:Sony is raising prices yet again—this time to PlayStation Plus. The gaming subscription service will go up to $10.99 for a one-month subscription, and $27.99 for a three-month sub. This obviously did not go down well with PlayStation gamers, who have already suffered through PS5 console price hikes. Many are even questioning why a subscription is even necessary to play online games. In other news, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed the latest change to the brand, this time from 'Xbox' to 'XBOX' (note the all-caps). This follows the results of an online poll she posted asking fans if they prefered the regular capitalizaton or the all-caps look. And finally, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has revealed that the original Borderlands underwent a last-minute art style change that cost the company a year in development and an extra $50 million.As part of IGN's 30th anniversary celebration, we're giving away 30 free IGN Live tickets a day. Go to live.ign.com and use code IGN30PROMO to get your free ticket.

In today's Daily Fix:Subnautica 2 is already a hit in Early Access, selling 2 million copies in one day. This comes despite some crazy legal trouble with their parent company KRAFTON (which you should look up because it's kind of nuts), and some players finding the multiplayer offerings a little lacking. In other news, LEGO 2K Drive is being delisted after only being available for three years. The fun little racing game earned solid reviews, and publisher 2K games has not revealed why it's being removed from digital storefronts. Multiplayer will continue to work until sometime next year. And finally, the former director of Star Wars: The Old Republic spilled some tea on a cancelled reboot of the game, which originally would have been set in the New Republic era of Star Wars.

In today's Daily Fix:A reported Grand Theft Auto 6 leak from Best Buy suggests the game will go up for pre-order this Monday, and that suggests a new trailer could be dropping very soon. Several gaming influencers have reportedly received an email with details about a GTA 6 pre-order date at Best Buy. It would make sense to pair the official announcement with a GTA 6 Trailer 3, but no announcement has been made by Best Buy or developer Rockstar Games. The last trailer debuted a little over a year ago. In other leak news, prominent Ubisoft leaker j0nathan claims he has revealed the first image from Assassin's Creed Hexe, along with a few details about the game's characters. And finally, director Matt Reeves has confirmed Scarlett Johansson has joined the cast of The Batman — Part 2, but has not revealed the character she'll play.And as part of IGN's 30th anniversary celebration, we're giving away 30 free IGN Live tickets a day. Go to live.ign.com and use code IGN30PROMO to get your free ticket.

In today's Daily Fix:Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic could still be years away from release, but that hasn't stopped the internet from speculating how long the game will be. Director Casey Hudson is aware that many gamers don't want a 300-hour experience, and hinted that it will be in line with his work on the Mass Effect games. He also said that he typically doesn't work on games for more than 4 years, if that's any indication of when we'll see more of FOTOR. In other news, the recent Silent Hill games may be a turning point for the franchise, with both the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f selling well. On the flipside, Sony's Saros isn't quite matching spiritual predecessor Returnal's sales, although the two games released under different circumstances. And finally, Xbox fans have a new way to show off their Gamerscore.Head's up that we're giving away 30 tickets a day for IGN Live 2026. Go to ign.com/live and use code IGN30PROMO.

In today's Daily Fix:The upcoming launch of Forza Horizon 6 suffered a setback last weekend when the game was leaked onto piracy websites. Now developer Playground Games is going after anyone caught streaming it, and they're making good on their threats. An unidentified YouTuber streamed the game, with their gamertag visible, and was hit with a hardware ban until December 31, 9999, a ban of nearly 8,000 years. That same pirate then used a different account to stream the game ahead, and said they weren't worried about any sort of ban. In other news, eBay has rejected GameStop's offer to buy the company for $56 billion. GameStop's CEO Ryan Cohen apparently isn't helping his company's case by going to CNBC and refusing to give a straight answer about where GameStop will even get fifty-six billion dollars. And finally, Dead Space's producer doesn't think a new game in the franchise will happen.

In today's Daily Fix:Forza Horizon 6 was accidentally made available much earlier than announced, when unencrypted Steam preload files were uploaded over the weekend. Steam games are uploaded to the service via encrypted files that customers can preload via preordering. Steam then unencrypts the files to make the game playable at the announced release date and time. But in Forza Horizon 6's case, the files went up unencrypted, which quickly made their way to piracy sites. Microsoft has since been plugging the leak by going after anyone trying to livestream the game ahead of release. In other news, Stellar Blade 2 will be self-published by developer ShiftUp, and they've left the door open for a multiplatform release. The first Stellar Blade is a PS5 exclusive, but the new deal could mean it will make its way to Switch 2 and Xbox. And finally, Nintendo has confirmed they still have unannounced games coming this year. This comes amid the company's falling stock value, even after announcing a Switch 2 price hike, reportedly at the behest of shareholders.

In today's Daily Fix:Earlier this week reports have suggested that Nintendo's shareholders want the company to raise the price of the Switch 2. Looks like Nintendo has listened, and the console will go up in price by about $50 worldwide, although the U.S. has until September until the new prices takes effect. Despite strong sales, the global RAM shortage, tariffs, and new military conflicts have done a number on the games and tech industries, with Xbox and PlayStation having already raised their hardware prices several times. In related news, Sony has revealed they're taking a $765 impairment loss on Bungee following the launch of Marathon. The title reportedly has a budget of around $200 million, and looks to have a long road ahead before profitability. And finally, Resident Evil Requiem shadow-dropped new DLC last night: Leon Must Die Forever, an action-oriented minigame with roguelike elements starring Leon S. Kennedy. Capcom has teased more DLC to come.

In today's Daily Fix:In an interview with Game File, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, expressed his disappointment with all the BioShock 4 delays, but he isn't surprised by them. The game was announced back in 2019 and there have been no major updates since. BioShock 4 reportedly underwent a major story overhaul at developer Cloud Chamber, but that's it. In other news, Xbox's CEO Asha Sharma has revealed a new Xbox bootup sound and animation, and it should make longtime fans happy. It's the latest, albeit small, change Sharma has made since taking the reins at Xbox, including making significant changes to Game Pass. And in related news, Asha Sharma is also aware Xbox has an exclusivity problem. Xbox has plenty of first-party titles, but under previous CEO Phil Spener, nearly all of their exclusives were to make their way to PlayStation 5 and Switch/Switch 2. That could change if Sharma decides to shift strategy.

In today's Daily Fix:Nintendo is facing pressure form their own shareholders to raise the price of the Switch 2. Despite a massively successful launch and strong, but slow, holiday sales, Nintendo is taking a loss on each Switch 2 sold, and the company's stock price has suffered as a result. Shareholders want Nintendo to follow Sony and Microsoft, who have also raised prices on their hardware in response to ongoing economic uncertainty worldwide. In GTA news, analysts are suggesting that GTA 6 could be the most expensive video game ever made, with an astronical price tag as a result of years of development. And finally, Ubisoft and a leaker trade words on social media over an AI-doctored screenshot.

In today's Daily Fix:A Bank of America analyst thinkgs Grand Theft Auto 6 should retail for $80, if only to help justify the high pricepoint for other games. Bank of America's Omar Dessouky thinks other game companies would have a difficult time justifying $80 for games, at a time in the industry where games are struggling to make their development budgets back and a higher pricepoint would help alleviate some of the struggle. In related GTA 6 news, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on why there's no PC port of the game at launch, and it's because their core audience is on console. Like previous GTAs, GTA 6 is expected to come to PC eventually. And finally, former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime explained what happened with the Wii U, blaming the failure on a slow release schedule of first-party exclusives.

In today's Daily Fix:GameStop has announced its intentions to buy auction site eBay for $55.5 billion. The company intends to integrate eBay's business into GameStop's brick-and-mortar operations. GameStop's CEO sent a letter to eBay's president, stating their intentions, and if eBay rejects the offer, GameStop will take their case directly to eBay's shareholders. In other news, Capcom thinks the Resident Evil Requiem/DLSS 5 backlash has actually worked in their favor, proving that fans think they got the character of Grace right the first time. And speaking of Resident Evil, a modder has added RE4's Merchant into Requiem.

In today's Daily Fix:The Mandalorian and Grogu is tracking to break a record set by Solo: A Star Wars Story, but that's not technically good news. Mando and Grogu could open to a Disney-era low of $80 million over the Memorial Day weekend. Solo, the spinoff about everyone's favorite spice smuggler, opened to around $84 million over the same weekend back in 2018. But if there's a silver lining, The Mandalorian and Grogu cost almost half of what Solo cost to make. In other news, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed recently that Grand Theft Auto 6 will NOT include real-world product placement, in keeping with the franchise's theme of using fake products.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #ad

In today's Daily Fix:Fortnite and Star Wars have revealed a major collab that allows creators to use licensed Star Wars assets in their Fortnite islands. The update will also launch with three new game modes: Star Wars: Galactic Siege, which is a take on capture the flag; Star Wars: Droid Tycoon, a tycoon-inspired game; and Star Wars: Escape Vader, with Alien Isolation and Dead by Daylight gameplay, but with Darth Vader. Speaking of Star Wars, a very high-tech (and very expensive) life-sized Grogu animatronic is up for pre-order, and pretty much acts the way Grogu would in real-life. If you have a cool $600 lying around, you should reserve one now before they're all gone. And a look at SAROS's Eclipse Mechanic and gameplay.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #ad

In today's Daily Fix:Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed rumors that Grand Theft Auto VI will sell for well over the standard $70. While he didn't give an actual, he did say that their goal is to sell it for "way way way less" than the value delivery. So hopefully they don't break the mold with pricing, but let's be real, it'll sell well regardless of the price. In other news, Sony has confirmed their PlayStation Plus games for May 2026, and soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers leads the charge, along with EA Sports FC 26 and indie action game Nine Sols. And we have a preview at SAROS's Second Chance mechanic.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #ad

In today's Daily Fix:Nintendo has its hands full with movie adaptations, with the Legend of Zelda movie next year, and a third Super Mario movie coming down the warp pipe eventually. But Universal recently udpated their release schedule, and there's an unannounced Nintendo/Illumination animated movie scheduled for April of 2028. This might be Super Mario Bros. 3, but 2028 could be too soon, or this could be the Donkey Kong spinoff starring Seth Rogen. Let us know your theories in the comments. Plus there's new Resident Evil DLC dropping next month, and a glimpse into the mysterious story you'll discover in Housemarque's SAROS. Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #ad

In today's Daily Fix:The Steam Machine is presumably just around the corner, and the Steam Controller is out, but what about the Steam Deck 2? IGN spoke with Valve about their upcoming hardware projects, and they gave us a small, but meaningful update on the successor to the succesful Steam Deck. In other news, Tom Taylorsen, who voiced Ryder in Mass Effect Andromeda, blames EA for the game's chilly reception. Andromeda was released in somewhat of an unfinished state, with a plethora of bugs, and fans of the series were not kind to the game at launch. And finally, we take a look at the mechanics you can expect in Housemarque's latest title - SAROS.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #AD

In today's Daily Fix:Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced had its debut yesterday, and while fans are praising the game's modern looks, some are criticizing the lack of blood in the combat. The game's producer, Justin Ng, took to social media to clarify that the game was toned down for the reveal trailer, and promises "there WILL be blood" when the game launches in July. In other news, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is celebrating its one-year anniversary with some new haircuts. And finally, Resident Evil Requiem has passed another sales milestone.

In today's Daily Fix:Ubisoft has finally lifted the curtain on one of the worst-kept secrets in modern gaming: the remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Officially titled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, this is a single-player-focused game that does not include the Freedom Cry DLC or the multiplayer component of the original. But it does feature new crewmates, a refined combat system, and parkour movement more akin to recent AC games like Shadows. In other news, BioWare gave a brief update on Mass Effect 5, only to say that, yes, they're busy. Better than nothing, right? And finally, Toho is expanding their Godzilla universe with Godzilla World, an interconnected cinematic universe for their version of Godzilla (not the Legendary version, which is part of the MonsterVerse with King Kong).

In today's Daily Fix:We may not have seen the last of Joel from The Last of Us, according to original Joel actor, Troy Baker. Although—SPOILER ALERT—he's been dead in the games and in the live-action show, Baker thinks Joel's impact on popular culture means he'll appear in some form in future projects. In other news, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is basically canon now, or at least parts of it. Shigeru Miyamoto himself confirmed that Nintendo is considering Peach and Rosalina's backstory, as told in the movie, to be canonical in the games, too. And finally, the trailer for Coyote vs Acme has dropped, and the nearly-cancelled movie will debut in theaters this August.

In today's Daily Fix:Xbox has officially lowered the price on Xbox Game Pass. The Game Pass Ultimate tier is now $22.99, down from $29.99, and PC Game Pass is now $13.99, down from $16.49. This follows last week's leaked memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who told the Xbox team that Game Pass was too expensive. However, the Ultimate tier is losing Call of Duty as a day-one release, so future Call of Duty games will not appear on the service until about a year after their debut. In related news, Game Pass games for April and May have been announced, with the next iteration of Vampire Survivors leading the pack. And Capcom is having another very good year, with new release Pragmata selling a million copies in just two days. This follows Resident Evil Requiem, which has sold 6 million copies since its February debut.

In today's Daily Fix:The Elden Ring live-action movie has a release date, and the announcement came with a cast reveal, too. The movie will be out in theaters March 3, 2028, and will feature Nick Offerman, Havana Rose Liu, Jonathan Pryce, Peter Serafinowicz, Cailee Spaeny, and others. It will have a budget of "well over $100 million," making it studio auteur studio A24's biggest movie to date. In related movie news, artwork from the live-action Legend of Zelda movie has been posted by the film's cinematographer. The artwork, which came from one of the film's clapperboards, features Benjamin Evan Aimsworth's Link in familiar game attire, along with our first look at the movie's Master Sword. And finally, Ubisoft has announced that an announcement is coming. The worldwide reveal of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is scheduled for this Thursday at 9am PT.

In today's Daily Fix:Xbox's CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly considering major changes to its Game Pass service, including introducing a new tier that's only first-party games. Xbox has a huge stable of studios under the Xbox Game Studios banner, as well as those under Activision Blizzard King (which includes Call of Duty). A recent leaked memo from Sharma attests that the company knows they have an affordability problem with Game Pass, as well. In other news, the long-in-development Call of Duty movie has a release date, so mark your calendars for June 30th, 2028. And finally, the Gears of War movie saw a little movement, with director David Leitch saying the script is still being worked on, but Netflix is "100% behind" the project.

In today's Daily Fix:The Street Fighter movie trailer is out, and it looks nuts. But how does it compare to the video games its based on? We do a quick comparison. In other news, Capcom has forced a YouTuber into taking down some risqué Resident Evil Requiem footage, and the new Spaceballs movie has a new name.

In today's Daily Fix:PlayStation 5 prices are up across all the different hardware variants, but in the days leading up to the price hike deadline, consumers responded by buying loads of PS5s. Data from Circana shows a spike in PS5 hardware sales up until the first week of April (when prices went up in the U.S.), giving Sony their best hardware sales week in their gaming division this year. In other news, a new leak suggests the next God of War game will not only have a different character to focus on, but also feature multiple mythologies from Asia. According to the leak, Kratos' wife, Faye, will be the main character. And to round out our PlayStation-centric episode, new PS Plus games for May have been leaked, bringing Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and more to the service.

In today's Daily Fix:The face model for the PlayStation Spider-Man games may have leaked that the next Spider-Man game is well into production. In a post since deleted from his Instagram, actor Ben Jordan can be seen in a mocap suit with the caption, "IYKYK" with a spider emoji. Insomniac has not officially announced any new Spider-Man game, but a leak from 2024 suggests the next entry is in the works. In other news, Sony announced at this year's Cinemacon that a Bloodborne animated movie is in the works, and YouTuber JackSepticeye will be producing. And finally, Sony also revealed that the Zelda movie being produced with Nintendo has wrapped filming in New Zealand. The movie has a 2027 release date.

In today's Daily Fix:It's been a leaky past few days, with hackers threating to leak info from Rockstar Games if their ransom isn't met. The hackers gained access to a Rockstar data warehouse, but Rockstar apparently isn't worried. The ransom deadline is tomorrow, April 14th, so we'll find out soon if the ransom was paid. 007 First Light gameplay and story details—including the ending—were accidentally leaked when footage was uploaded to an Indonesian ratings board, which could be accessed by the public. And Nickelodeon accidentally sent the entire movie of Aang: The Last Airbender to the wrong person, who has subsequently threatened to stream the whole thing.

In today's Daily Fix:Fan-favorite Star Wars character Mara Jade is apparently stuck in the non-canon Legends universe, as Lucasfilm apparently isn't ready—or doesn't want—to bring her back. Veteran Star Wars authors Claudia Grey and Timothy Zahn (who created Mara Jade in the 90s), have repeatedly asked Lucasfilm about finding a way to bring her into the new Disney-era canon, but they've been turned down. In other news, Karl Urban is having another banner year, with the highly-anticipated final season of The Boys set to premiere on Amazon, and a starring role as Johnny Cage in the Mortal Kombat sequel. But there's another adaptation he's ready to tackle: Red Dead Redemption. And finally, Ralph Fienness won't be returning as Lord Voldemort in the HBO Harry Potter series, but he does have a suggestion as to who should take up the noseless role, and it's a pretty good one.

In today's Daily Fix:Nintendo has announced a release date for the next Rhythm Heaven game, and that may have given some credibility to a recent Zelda leak. The leaks from known leaker Natethehate claims a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is on the way and could land sometime around the holidays. A new Star Fox game is also rumored to be announcing soon. Natethehate's podcast leaked info on the new Rhythm Heaven Groove's release date, which has basically been confirmed by Nintendo. In related Nintendo news, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will retail for $79.99, the same price as the currently available Shadow of the Erdtree Edition, but with more content. No release date has been announced. And finally, a souvenir pen from Japan is drawing attention from Resident Evil fans for featuring a real live parasite.

In today's Daily Fix:Developer Playground Games has revealed the full map for the upcoming Forza Horizon 6. The game will be set in Japan, specifically in Tokyo and the surrounding countryside. In other news, dataminers have unearthed a hidden cutscene and dialogue for Elden Ring. The cutscene features Miquella planting a haligtree sapling, but no one's sure exactly why the scene was cut from the final release. And finally, Pokémon Champions is out now, but it's underwhelming many fans. Some are complaining about lack of Pokémon to battle with, performance issues on Switch 2, and the surprising absence of local wireless play.

In today's Daily Fix:Cyberpunk 2077 is getting another update, this time for the PS5 Pro. The new update brings enhanced ray tracing, more framerate options, and 4K resolution for the first time on console. The update is free, and the game itself is free if you're a PS Plus Extra or Essentials member. In sadder news, Sony Pictures Entertainment went through a round of layoffs this morning. Hundreds of employees were affected, but no word yet on how this impacts their adaptations of hit games like Ghost of Tsushima and Helldivers 2. And finally, a Pokémon Go Regional Championship match has fans in an uproar as the winner was disqualified hours after he won.

In today's Daily Fix:Crimson Desert has been out for less than a month, and hardcore fans have not only put in hundreds of hours, but they've killed everything they can and are now left with nothing to do. Over on reddit, fans are complaining of lack of things to kill once you've completed everything. They've compared the game to other open-world titles where enemies can respawn, but that's apparently no the case with Crimson Desert. In other news, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is crushing it at the box office, like Mario would crush koopas. Not accounting for print and marketing, the movie cost Universal and Nintendo around $110 million, and has now made around $370 million worldwide in five days. And finally, the new Darth Maul series on Disney+ in earning rave reviews, and Maul voice actor Sam Witwer thinks it's time to finally give Maul his own video game.

In today's Daily Fix:The role of Aragorn, son of Arathorn II, and heir to the Kingdom of Gondor, will be recast in the upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum. No specific reason was given, however Viggo Mortensen, who played Aragorn in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film trilogy, did express interest in returning. Andy Serkis, who played Gollum in trilogy and is set to direct this new film, has said casting is already underway for a new actor. In other news, the Dead by Daylight developers have spilled the secret into creating a hit live-service game: don't make a live-service game. Or at least, don't set out to make one, just make a game with a fun gameplay loop, and live-service elements can come later. And finally, we celebrate the anniversary of an oft-forgotten Star Wars game.

In today's Daily Fix:The Last of Us live-service game was closer to release than was previously thought, with the game's former director saying it was about 80% completed before it was cancelled. The game had been worked on for years before Naughty Dog decided the company's resources would be better spent on another single-player game (which became Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet), than on multiplayer live-service title. In other news, Universal's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is already breaking records, and it's only been out in the U.S. for a day. It's now the biggest Wednesday in April opening ever, beating out the previous record-holder, 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie. And finally, the original three Resident Evil titles (the 90s originals, not the remakes) are back on Steam, but with DRM.

In today's Daily Fix:ShiftUp, the publisher and developer behind 2024's hit action game, Stellar Blade, has purchased Shinji Mikami's Unbound game studio. Mikami is best known for directing the original Resident Evil and its remake, along with producing several sequels, working on Dino Crisis, and the Devil May Cry series, among others. Unbound is currently working on a game that is "fairly large," and is confident it will be a "masterpiece of a game." In other news, Crimson Desert launched two weeks ago to decent reviews, but after several major updates, user reviews and sales have skyrocketed. The game has now moved around 4 million copies since its debut. And finally, Jack Black has teased another Super Mario movie, this third one possibly bowing in 2029.

In today's Daily Fix:Neil Druckmann shared some early concept art for The Last of Us Part 1, dating all the way back to 2003, ten years before the originally game debuted on PS3. But in the Instagram post, Druckmann mentioned the journey the franchise has been on, and "the few stops that remain," which has fans speculating that Part 3 could be in the works. Even if true, it may be a while, as developer Naughty Dog is working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which has no release date. In other news, the popular Pokémon Pokopia is collabing with furniture giant IKEA, and Xbox is partnering with Fanta.

In today's Daily Fix:Crimson Desert's latest patch has addressed many issues players have had since the game's launch (and maybe even made it a little too easy for some), and that was enough to not only push the Steam user reviews to "mostly positive," but also earn the game a spot in the Top 3 of Steam's currently most-played games. In other news, a new game for PlayStation Plus' April lineup as been leaked: Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream joins Lords of the Fallen on the service. And finally, Microsoft will air their annual Xbox Games Showcase this June, and Gears of War: E-Day will get the coveted post-show spotlight treatment. We might even see other games featured, such as Hideo Kojima's OD: Overdose, State of Decay 3, Fable, and more.

In today's Daily Fix:Yet another PS5 price hike goes into effect next week in all territories. In the U.S., prices will go up by an extra $50 for all models, which brings the base PlayStation 5 to around $650, and the PS5 Pro to a whopping $900. If you're even remotely considering buying a PS5 console, get one now and save yourself $50 before April 2nd. In other news, Nintendo has finally revealed the new character joining the Super Mario Bros. in the upcoming Mario Galaxy movie: Star Fox, voiced by Glen Powell. And if rumors are to be believed, Nintendo has a new Star Fox game, and a Legend of Zelda remake, coming later this year.

In today's Daily Fix:Mass layoffs have struck another gaming industry giant, this time at Fortnite developer Epic Games. The company has laid off more than a thousand employees, citing a 'downturn in engagement' with Fortnite. Epic has just dropped the latest season of the popular battle royale shooter, but they also recently raised prices on Fortnite V-Bucks, which drew criticism from fans. In other news, Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, is defending DLSS 5 although he acknowledges the perspective of critics. Huang also claims to not liking AI slop himself, but also called AI-generated content 'beautiful.' And finally, The Punisher's long-awaited stand-alone Disney+ special finally has a release date: May 12. This is the same day as the season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again, and just two months before the MCU Punisher's big-screen debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

In today's Daily Fix:Crimson Desert had a strong debut, with hundreds of thousands of gamers firing up the game during its debut weekend, but user reviews have been mixed. Many complained about bugs and other technical issues, and thankfully publisher/developer Pearl Abyss has responded with a patch that fixes many of these problems. The game's Steam reviews now currently sit at 'Most Positive' after the patch went live. In related news, Pearl Abyss finally admitted to using generative A.I. for some of the game's 2D assets, explaining that they were meant as placeholders until proper asserts could be made. Pearl Abyss is now doing an audit of the entire game to replace these assets. And finally, FF14 director Yoshi-P blames the Final Fantasy series' long development times for younger games not engaging with the storied franchise.