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In today's Daily Fix:Borderlands 4 just got a new release date, and it's earlier than expected. Not only is that good news for Borderlands fans, but also Grand Theft Auto 6 fans. GTA 6 does not have a confirmed release date, only a vague "Fall 2025," but with both games falling under the watchful eye of Take-Two Interactive, it could be that Borderlands dev Gearbox may have gotten word internally on GTA 6's release date, and moved accordingly to make room. Could both games be releasing in September? In other release date news, upcoming action soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has a confirmed release date of July 24th, along with details of its Deluxe Edition and pre-order bonuses. And finally, A Minecraft Movie madness is getting the official okay from Warner Bros., with the studio supporting "Block Party" screenings where viral acts of Chicken Jockey insanity are encouraged.

In today's Daily Fix:There's already plenty to explore in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, but what if there was even more beyond the boundaries of the main province? Redditor GnoblinXD found a way out of Cyrodiil and into the rest of the continent of Tamriel, but unfortunately there's not much there. No NPCs, towns, even trees. But it's a cool detail that the devs even put in the rest of the continent with no intention of expanding it. Unless, of course, there's brand-new DLC planned... In other RPG news, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is climbing the sales charts. It was impressive enought that it hit 500,000 copies in under 24 hours, and now the game has crossed 1 million copies sold in three days. And finally, Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith was re-released in theaters for its 20th anniversary, and Star Wars fans worldwide ate it up. The final film in George Lucas' prequel story arc made over $40 million globally over the weekend, and was the second highest-grossing film in the U.S., behind Ryan Coogler's smash hit, Sinners.

In today's Daily Fix:Capcom thanked fans for 10 million gamers playing the Resident Evil 4 remake by posting a fun little video. However, some are seeing teases for Resident Evil 9 via a wooden sign in the video. Capcom has already confirmed a new mainline entry is in the works, but it might be a ways off. In other news, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is lighting up the sales charts, with around 500,000 copies sold in 24 hours. That's a great start for a new IP with a weird name, and it could be a huge franchise in the future, with a live-action movie already in the works. And finally, be careful when traveling with your cool—probably expensive—game merch. The TSA confiscated a Call of Duty Monkey Bomb from a passenger's check-in luggage, and reminded the public that replicas of weapons and explosives are not allowed on planes. No, the Monkey Bomb wasn't real, but still, the rules are the rules.

In today's Daily Fix:As you probably already know, Nintendo will be offering upgraded Switch 2 versions of select Switch 1 games, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom. However, those upgrades aren't free (depending on if you're a Switch Online member or not), and they're not all the same price. The Japanese edition upgrades of Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree will cost $20, instead of the Zelda games' $10. And speaking of the Switch 2, did you get one? Preorders for U.S. customers went live at midnight last night, and it wasn't exactly smooth sailing for many. Let us know in the comments how you were able to snag one if you did. And finally, if you still have money to burn, you can preorder a life-size Eevee and its evolved forms.

In today's Daily Fix:Nintendo has issued a warning to their Japanese customers over the Switch 2 pre-orders. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa warned that due to overwhelming demand, many who put in a pre-order request might get bumped to the second wave, or beyond. Around 2.2 million requests have already been put in for the Japanese region, and this puts into question Nintendo's ability to meet demand around the world. In related news, U.S. customers will finally be able to get their pre-orders in starting midnight Eastern Time tonight. And finally, Ghost of Yōtei gets a new trailer.

In today's Daily Fix:The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is finally official, and is available RIGHT NOW. But if you were hoping to install your old mods, or even install mods in the future, well, sorry to disappoint. According the Bethesda's Help Page, the game will not feature mod support. We're not sure why, but hopefully it's something they can add in the future. In other remastered news, Days Gone Remastered is getting more accessibility options, including the ability to slow the game down to as low as 25%. This was done to help players having difficulty with hordes. And finally, Nintendo wants the courts to issue a subpoena to Discord for info regarding a leaker. If the courts agree, and if Discord complies, this could have huge repercussions for companies looking to combat leaks.

In today's Fix of gaming news:Electronic Arts and DICE showed off some new gameplay from their next Battlefield game, this time highlighting the destructible environments. The game is still in its early phases, and there's no release date or even a title, but it looks to bring the series back to its multiplayer-focused roots with a fun solo campaign. In other news, Bethesda all but confirmed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster with a tweet announcing a livestream tomorrow, and an image of the roman numeral '4'. And finally, Fortnite is kicking off its latest Battle Pass with Darth Jar Jar.

In today's Daily Fix:After a couple weeks of internal deliberation, Nintendo has finally announced when customers in the United States can preorder the highly anticipated Switch 2: April 24. Pricing for the a la carte console and the bundle with Mario Kart World will not change, but prices for various accessories like extra Joy-Con, a Switch 2 Dock, and the new Pro Controller all got bumps between $5 and $10. In related news, the Switch 2 version of Star Wars Outlaws will drop in September, and the new DLC featuring fan-favorite outlaw Hondo Ohnaka will be available in May. And finally, Marvel Rivals is celebrating beach weather with new swimsuit skins. Marvel Comics is also bringing back their famous Swimsuit Issue, so get your wallets ready to drop more money on Marvel Rivals skins.

In today's Daily Fix:Nintendo held another Direct this morning, this one solely focused on Mario Kart World. All the new game modes were explained, along with a breakdown on new items. In related Nintendo news, there's some confusion over a disclaimer Nintendo has for the Switch 2 version of Tears of the Kingdom. Currently, it sounds like the game won't support the cloud saves you may have via Nintendo Switch Online. A similar disclaimer was placed on the Switch 2 versions of Breath of the Wild and Mario Party Jamboree, but have since been removed. You will still be able to get your old saves over via manually transferring your data, but it would be a lot more convenient to do it over the cloud. And finally, a new form of currency has been added to Marvel Rivals. Unstable Molecules will be used to change the color of your costume, at about a rate of 100 unstable molecules to every U.S. dollar.

In today's Daily Fix:Former President of Sony Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, has some thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2. Yoshida praised Nintendo and called the reveal a smart move, citing the new hybrid's technical advantages over the Switch 1. But he also said Nintendo seems to be losing their identity, and called out the Switch 2 for maybe not being the go-to platform for third-party games. In related news, Mario Kart World is getting a dedicated Nintendo Direct tomorrow morning, so join us on IGN.com for a special episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. And finally, Doom: The Dark Ages drops next month, and in addition to the game, you can also preorder new Doom-branded Xbox controllers, both in standard and Elite edition. There's also a very cool console wrap for your Xbox Series X.

In today's Daily Fix:The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster that's one of the worst-kept secrets in gaming these days just got an unofficial step closer to being announced. Images from the game were posted to developer Virtuos' website, and quickly spread on Reddit. Virtuos then took the images down (and probably their whole site, as it remained mostly unaccesible for the day), without any comment. The remaster was first revealed during the Microsoft vs FTC trial a few years ago, but it was never officially announced. In other news, fans of Dune who are already hyped for the long-awaited MMO Dune: Awakening, may have to wait a little longer. Feedback during the game's beta period is prompting some extra development time, and the release date has been pushed to June 10. And finally, the chicken jockey may have just saved cinema, as A Minecraft Movie has crossed the $500 million mark at the global box office. The movie could very well be 2025's first billion-dollar hit.

In today's Daily Fix:Sony is raising the price of select models of the PS5 in several regions, except the U.S. This is likely to counter the expected U.S. tariffs that could his the gaming industry hard in the coming months. The U.S. is the PS5's largest territory and Sony would want to protect the region from rising costs, but that means making up the difference elsewhere. In other news, Call of Duty: Warzone received a shot in the arm as the original Verdansk map has proven to be a hit with fans. The game saw a spike in concurrent players and positive feedback, and Activision has teased more Verdansk-related content in the future. And speaking of shots in the arm, Assassin's Creed Shadows is proving to be the boost that Ubisoft has needed. While it's not the franchise's biggest launch ever, it is currently the second-best-selling game of the year, behind Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds. The game also saw two million players in its first weekend, and strong reviews from critics and longtime fans.

In today's Daily Fix:In an ongoing lawsuit regarding Ubisoft's shutdown of the online racing game, The Crew, Ubisoft is insisting that customers don't own the games they buy, instead they're purchasing a license to play those games. Ubisoft claims that legal print in the The Crew, as well as on the packaging of physical copies, clearly state that Ubisoft can shutdown the game with 30 days' notice. This could have larger ramifications in the games industry, considering how many live-service games are already popular. In other news, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild will cost gamers a pretty penny if they're buying the Switch 2 enhanded editions from scratch. If you don't already own a Switch 1 copy of Breath of the Wild, a new Switch 2 version will cost a full $70, and DLC is not included (which is an extra $20). Current owners can upgrade for $10, and members of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack get it for free. And finally, kids are going absolutely ballistic for A Minecraft Movie.

In today's Daily Fix:Xbox has announced their big summer showcase, followed immediately by an Outer Worlds 2-focused Direct. And they just happen to line up on the final day of this year's IGN Live, so come join us for live coverage of the Xbox Showcase, and more! In other news, Hades 2 will be a timed console exclusive for the Switch 2. The game will also come to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, but PlayStation and Xbox users will have to wait a bit. And finally, the Switch 2 GameCube controller might only work on GameCube Classics titles from Nintendo Switch Online. Bummer, if you were hoping to play Smash Bros. Ultimate with the new GameCube controller, but then again, it might work and Nintendo is just covering their bases just in case.

In today's Daily Fix:Experts are weighing in on the Nintendo Switch 2's hefty price tag, and the short answer is: Nintendo can charge that price because they can probably get away with it. Nintendo postponed U.S. and Canadian preorders for the new system in light of the Trump Administration's trade war with practically every country in the Switch 2's supply chain. In other news, Bungie's Marathon is getting a livestream with new gameplay, and the date was discovered by fans who decoded Marathon's ARG. And finally, Death Stranding's movie adaptation has a director: Michael Sarnoski who helmed last year's underrated A Quiet Place: Day One, and 2021's Nicholas Cage drama, Pig.

In today's Daily Fix:The Nintendo Switch 2 has been the talk of the gaming world ever since last week's Nintendo Direct deep dive into the system and its launch line-up. Unfortunately it hasn't all been glowing praise, with many criticizing Nintendo's decison to make Mario Kart World—the Switch 2's headlining launch title—a whopping $80 for the game itself. In an exclusive interview with IGN, Nintendo's Bill Trinen has explained why they think the game is worth the hefty price tag. In related news, it's been revealed that another Switch 2 launch title, Welcome Tour, will cost $10, which doesn't sound so bad at first, but many gamers think the game should have been a pack-in title with the system itself. And finally, in gaming-adjecent news, A Minecraft Movie has already broken box office records by having the biggest domestic opening weekend of any animated movie ever.

Nintendo has taken the unprecedented decision to delay Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S., blaming the impact of Trump's tariffs and “evolving market conditions.” There was already a backlash about the price of the Switch 2 and certain games -- Mario Kart World, in particular. What if Nintendo has to increase its prices even further?

In today's Daily Fix:It's been more than a day since Nintendo's deep dive into the new Switch 2 and its software lineup. The consensus seems to be that it's more powerful than expected, but also way more expensive than most people thought, especially for games. Mario Kart World will retail for a whopping $79.99 in the U.S. (and more for physical copies in different regions). What does this mean for Grand Theft Auto 6? A release date hasn't been announced, and this could very well be an $80 game. Would you pay that much for GTA 6? In other news, Xbox's Game Pass Wave 1 for April has been revealed, headlined by South of Midnight. And finally, pets are coming to InZOI.

In today's Daily Fix:It's the big day: the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct went live this morning and as expected we got a much deeper look at the Switch 2's hardware and features. Nintendo also gave details on the games lineup, with some major third-party games coming to the new console. One title that barely got a mention, but is one of the most anticipated games of the year, was Hollow Knight: Silksong, which is confirmed for 2025. Nintendo also revealed the release date and pricing for the Switch 2, along with the pre-order date. Sorry, it wasn't today as many hoped, but next week. So get your wallets ready, it's going to be an expensive day.

In today's Daily Fix:Tom Holland is a busy guy these days. He's currently filming Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, and will then go right to production on the next Spider-Man film, which now has an official title and release date. Spider-Man: Brand New Day will arrive in theatres July 31, 2026, just a couple of weeks after Nolan's The Odyssey hits screens. As you can probably guess by the title, the new movie will take some inspiration from the Brand New Day story arc in Spider-Man comics. In other kind of related news, Venom in Marvel Rivals has a emote: twerking. The emote is free for April Fool's Day, and will likely stick around past Season 1. And finally, we have an approximate runtime for tomorrow's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. The Direct will be Nintendo's longest so far, running about an hour.

In today's Daily Fix:For almost a year and a half, we've only had one Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer to to analyze, scrutinize, and hypothesize over, and according to publisher Take-Two Interactive, that's not changing anytime soon. CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed to Bloomberg that the company isn't ready to share more marketing materials until closer to the game's release date, which also hasn't been revealed. Speaking of release dates, Ghost of Yōtei doesn't have one just yet, but more details of the game's plot have been revealed. And finally, the mythical Nintendo DS port of Halo wasn't axed by Microsoft as many believed. According to a developer who worked on it, the game was actually canned by Nintendo.

In today's Daily Fix:The Legend of Zelda movie finally has a release date: March 26th, 2027. For such an anticipated project, Nintendo chose the most low-key way of announcing the date: via their new Nintendo Today news app. They did just have a Nintendo Direct yesterday, which did not contain any mention of the movie, and they also have a Switch 2-focused Direct next week; both of those would have more obvious options to drop the news. Elsewhere in games, Ubisoft and Tencent have formed a new subsidiary company that will handle some of Ubi's big IPs like Far Cry, Rainbow Six, and Assassin's Creed. And finally, new Sims challenger InZOI is still in early access, and players have already found a bug that will let you run over children with a car. Yes, it's already patched.

In today's Daily Fix:Today was probably Nintendo's Direct dedicated to the Switch 1, with next week's big Switch 2 blow-out ushering in a new era in gaming. But that didn't stop Best Buy Canada from accidentally posting—and then deleting—the preorder date for the Switch 2. According to Best Buy Canada, they will start taking preorders on April 2nd, the same day as the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct. In related news, today's Direct revealed a new Nintendo news app, which features another look at the Switch 2's Joy-Con, and that mysterious button that we now know as the 'C' button. And finally, yesterday Marvel held a 5-hour-long stream revealing the cast of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. We break down some of the reveals.

In today's Daily Fix:Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet doesn't have an official release date, but according to Bloomberg, the game may not make it out until 2027 at the earliest. That would make it seven years into the life of the PlayStation 5, and there's a good chance Sony will have already announced the PS6. Could Intergalactic be withheld from the current-gen PS5 and be a launch title for the PS6? And would that mean Naughty Dog has missed the PS5 generation entirely, outside of remakes and remasters? Speaking of release dates, CD Projekt has confirmed that the upcoming The Witcher 4 will not be released earlier by the end of 2026, which means another 2027 release date at the earliest. And finally, Nintendo has one last Direct aimed specifically at the Switch 1, a week before the big Switch 2 reveal in April. We may finally get the deep dive on Metroid Prime 4 that we've been waiting for.

In today's Daily Fix:Assassin's Creed Shadows has been a hit with critics and with fans, boasting huge first- and second-day player concurrents in the millions. However, Ubisoft has not released sales figures (yet), and cautions that Shadows' sales performance shouldn't be compared to the last mainline AC game, Valhalla, which was released at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when everyone was staying home and playing games anyway. Shadows instead should be compared to Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Origins, and Mirage, which was the most recent release before Shadows. In other news, two major games just received big updates—Monster Hunter Wilds is getting its first big patch, and Civilization 7 has a new update that addresses much-needed quality-of-life issues.

In today's Daily Fix:Take-Two, the owners of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, have issued a take-down of another fan-made mod. YouTuber Dark Space has posted a video explaining what happened with his mod that put what he believed to be an accurate GTA 6 map into GTA 5. Dark Space argues that such moves hurt Take-Two's relationship with the community, the same community that makes its games popular in the first place. In other news, there's a not-zero percent chance that the popular online game Palworld makes its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, given the system is powerful enough to run it. That might be a little weird, considering developer Pocket Pair is involved in a lawsuit with Nintendo. And finally, MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle finally has a PS5 release date.

In today's Daily Fix:Microsoft may have accidentally leaked a mockup of how the Steam UI would look on Xbox. Via the Verge, the image was taken down soon after, but this adds more speculation to Microsoft's future Xbox plans and possible integration with Steam, Epic Games Store, and more. Xbox head Phil Spencer has already voiced support for letting gamers play their Steam library on Xbox consoles. In other news, Assassin's Creed Shadows is topping the charts after just one day since being released. According to Ubisoft, the game has seen 1 million players across all available platforms. Of course, sales data is not yet available, but the game is also riding high off strong critic and user reviews. And finally, co-op hit Split Fiction's success is catching the eye of Hollywood, and now a package is being put together to shop an adaptation to the big studios.

In today's Daily Fix:Assassin's Creed Shadows has had its share of controversy during development, and Ubisoft is issuing a Day 1 patch to address one of them. Amid a bunch of other smaller changes, the Day 1 patch also makes it so players can't destroy the environment inside temples. Some objects inside temples can still be destroyed, provided they are generic objects found elsewhere in the game, but certain tables and racks can't be destroyed. In other news, Xbox's Phil Spencer wants to adapt more Microsoft IP to movies or shows. The Halo series failed to connect with fans, but Xbox has had success with the Fallout show, which may provide the blueprint for other live-action adaptations. And finally, the hardest level in Split Fiction has been beaten, and the first pair to do it won a one-of-a-kind real-life prize from Hazelight Studios.

In today's Daily Fix:The latest sales figures from Circana show the PlayStation 5 outpacing sales of the PS4. That's great news for Sony, as this current generation was slow to take off. On the Xbox side, there's not a lot of good news, as Series X and Series S sales are pacing behind last gen's Xbox One. In other news, a new Palworld update is available that finally enables crossplatform play. And finally, two gaming industry vets revealed plans to create an MCU-style interconnected universe for Marvel games, even before the MCU was even a thing.

In today's Daily Fix:The second half of this month's Game Pass games has been revealed, and the highly anticipated survival RPG Atomfall leads the charge. Subscribers are also getting the JRPG Octopath Traveller 2, co-op roguelike 33 Immortals, adventure game Mythwrecked: Ambrosia, and more. In entertainment news, the God of War live-action series has been greenlit for a second season by Amazon, but they haven't even announced the release date for Season 1 yet. And finally, Helldivers 2 gets a new patch and a new warbond, this one with a space cowboy theme. Also expect that new patch to make fighting the Automotons a little harder.

In today's Daily Fix:Warner Bros. have revealed the first looks at Johnny Cage, Shao Kahn, and Kitana from the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 movie. Via, Entertainment Weekly, the images feature Karl Urban as Cage with his signature sunglasses, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana with her deadly bladed fans, and Martyn Ford in full Shao Kahn make-up. The movie is out October 24th of this year. In other news, GameCub fans are getting excited over new Nintendo FCC filings. The documents show what appears to be a GameCube-style controller, likely for the Switch 2. This could mean GameCube games coming to the Switch, possibly for the Nintendo Switch Online service. And finally, after just nine months, Star Wars: Hunters is shutting down. The free-to-play battle royale game received decent reviews but failed to generate much hype.

In today's Daily Fix:God of War is celebrating its 20th anniversary with free in-game content, called the Dark Odyssey collection, and IRL merch (that's not free). The update will be available March 20th for PlayStation and PC, while real-life events and merch will be available starting March 15th. In other news, the Knights of the Old Republic remake at Saber Interactive is apparently still alive and kicking, despite the devs not having shown anything from the game outside of the announcement teaser three years ago. We'll believe it when we see it, Saber. And finally, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been rated E10+, a technically more mature rating than the usual E for Everyone rating Pokémon games usually get. What does that mean for content? More swearing? Excessive violence? Who knows!

In today's Daily Fix:Prominent leaker NateTheHate dropped another one this week: the long-rumored Oblivion remake not only will be announced soon, but a release will follow shortly after. The game was reportedly remade in Unreal Engine 5, along with some tweaks to the gameplay. A reveal could be happening as soon as next month, with a release not long afterward. In other news, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 has been announced, and we all can't wait to fighting for the glory of the Emperor. And finally, the next wave of PS Plus games have been announced, and there are some bangers in there.

In today's Daily Fix:A minority shareholder in Ubisoft is planning a protest against the company, claiming it's "horribly mismanaged." The shareholder alleges that Ubisoft has not been transparent and is "hiding information," including partnerships with the Savvy Group, and holding talks with Microsoft, EA, and others regarding possibly selling Ubisoft IP (maybe that's the only way we'll get a new Splinter Cell). In other news, EA's skate. is in closed alpha testing, but that isn't stopping them from selling microtransactions. EA claims this is to test the store feature to make sure it all works at launch. Mmm hmm. Any purchases made during this testing period will basically be converted back into in-game currency at launch. And speaking of EA, in positive news, Hazelight Studios' co-op Split Fiction not only is getting rave reviews, but sales as well. The game has sold 1 million copies in just 48 hours.

In today's Daily Fix:A report from Windows Central details Microsoft's next-gen Xbox plans, and they include not only a new console, but two handhelds, one of which is due later this year. Microsoft has yet to comment on the report, but some of the details do line up with what Xbox's Phil Spencer said at IGN Live last year, that the company won't have its own handheld ready for at least a couple of years. In other news, Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann spoke with filmmaker Alex Garland about the upcoming sci-fi game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and how religion plays a big role in the game's story. And finally, images and video from a new Battlefield playtest have leaked onto reddit, and EA doesn't seem to mind?

In today's Daily Fix:MachineGames' hit Indiana Jones adventure for Xbox could be making its PS5 debut very soon. The ESRB recently rated the PS5 port, suggesting that the release date could be around the corner. This tracks with the previous release window of Spring 2025 (and it's now Spring). The game was a huge hit for Xbox, racking up more than 4 million players thanks to a Day One Game Pass release. In related news, Forza Horizon 5 is dropping for PS5 soon, and it will require not only a PSN account, but a Microsoft account, as well. Yes, that's technically two logins you'll need to play the game. Some gamers are concerned that this kills future game preservation for the title, since any issues with one service could affect the game's playability (i.e. you lose access to your Microsoft account for any reason, and you won't be able to play the game at all). And finally, Happy MAR10 Day! It's unofficially a Nintendo holiday every March 10th, and to celebrate this year's, LEGO has dropped a new Mario Kart LEGO set.

In today's Daily Fix:Grand Theft Auto 5's latest edition, an "Enhanced" port for PC, is getting slammed in its Steam reviews. Although it's free, the game requires a fresh install, and you need to port your saves and account over from the old legacy version. Plus, certain text communication features are missing, and there's of course bugs. Guess we get a new, but worse, GTA 5 before we get GTA 6, huh? In other news, Sony is starting a rental program for PS5 in the UK. The program will let gamers lease PS5 hardware, or other Sony hardware like the PlayStation Portal, for a fee. While this could be fine for people just wanting to try out the console before comitting, this isn't a rent-to-own or lease-to-own program, which could make it more expensive for prospective PS5 buyers. And finally, a Cheeto sold at auction for around $88,000 USD. But not just any Cheeto, a flamin' hot one that looks like everyone's favorite firebreathing Pokémon.

In today's Daily Fix:The popular communications service Discord could become a publicly traded company in the future. The service has proven a hit with gamers and content creators, who use it for voice chat and group messaging, and so far it's been relatively devoid of third-party ads. But gamers are now worried that Discord going IPO could bring with it a deluge of ads. In other news, beta testers in the Xbox Insider program are urged caution when trying out the latest Xbox update. Users are reporting their profiles being removed from their consoles after the update. And finally, Sony has dropped some new gear: a Last of Us-branded DualSense controller with icons commemorating Ellie and Abby's dual journey in the acclaimed game saga.

In today's Daily Fix: HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 will be dropping soon, but fans of the franchise hoping for a Part 3 of the game might be waiting a long, long time. Like forever. Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann recently told Variety that a Part 3 may never happen. However, Part 2's TV adaptation will go on for at least two seasons, so fans have that to look forward to. In other news, Marvel 1943's Black Panther recently let slip the game's tentative release window: Christmas 2025. While an official release date hasn't been given, a holiday launch doesn't seem too unreasonable. And finally, Nintendo just won another major lawsuit, this time against counterfeit Amiibo sellers. Nintendo and Amazon teamed up to take down sellers peddling Amiibo cards and other devices that mimic Amiibo functionality. Nintendo won with a judgement of $7 million, but since none of the accused responded to the lawsuit, we're not sure how Nintendo is going to collect.

In today's Daily Fix:Monster Hunter Wilds recently became the seventh-most-played game on Steam, and now official sales numbers have come in. The latest Monster Hunter has sold around 8 million units in the first three days of release, becoming one of Capcom's fastest-selling games, and pushing the franchise's total sales numbers to at least 116 million units. In other news, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remastered is now a thing. The collection was announced today with a July 11 release date. It builds on the success of 2020's THPS 1 + 2 Remastered collection, with modern graphics, new and classic music, skaters, and levels. And finally, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Wave 1 games have been revealed, and indie titles are taking center stage.

In today's Daily Fix:We still haven't seen a new trailer for GTA 6, but Rockstar is expanding its portfolio of studios. Rockstar recently acquired Video Games Deluxe, who worked on the re-release of L.A. Noire and its VR spinoff, and helped fix Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy—The Definitive Edition after its underwhelming launch. No word yet on how this impacts GTA 6, if at all. In other news, blurry screenshots have emerged from a canceled Twisted Metal project. The game was apparently an online title that had traditional vehicular combat mixed with battle royale and on-foot elements. And finally, Monster Hunter Wilds' cheese naan cutscene is sending players on an IRL foodie hunt for actual cheese naan. In fact, an Indian restaurant in Tokyo actually ran out of cheese trying to fill all the orders.

In today's Daily Fix:InZOI, the new life sim aiming to take a piece of The Sims' pie, will hit early access on March 28th. No word yet on an official console release date. In other news, Monster Hunter Wilds has been out for a day, and its already breaking records. It's the seventh most-played game on Steam based on concurrents, with around 1 million players hunting monsters at the same time. It's so popular that Palworld developer Pocket Pair is giving the day off to employees so they could play the game. And finally, the PlayStation VR 2 is getting a permanent price cut. The VR attachment for PS5 was met with criticism back in 2023 for its high price tag, but if you're on the fence about it, it's now $399, down from $549. Good luck finding some worthwhile PSVR2 games, though.