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Kenneth Seward Jr
Kenneth Seward Jr. is a Tomatometer-approved critic, freelance writer, editor, and illustrator who covers games, movies, and more. He's also a co-host of The G.A.M.E. Cast.
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Josh Broadwell - Freelance Writer, Editor, and Critic
Josh is a writer and editor who's worked with some of the biggest publications in media across a freelance career spanning eight years. Whether you're after insightful analysis, cutting edge …
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David L. Craddock
Author and journalist experienced in writing short- and long-form features about game development and industry culture. Contact: davidlcraddock82@gmail.com
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Cedric Pabriga
I'm a freelance games journalist living in the Philippines. I write news, guides, and opinion articles about the games I play and the community around them.
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Review
With last year’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Square Enix managed to successfully tow the line between recreating that authentic, old-school RPG experience while still offering plenty of modern adjustments so it didn’t feel outdated. Now it’s rounding out the original Dragon Quest trilogy with Dragon Quest I & II …

‘They Complained, Then Left With the Best Exclusivity Deal of All Time’ – The Story of PS2’s Blockbuster GTA Deal | IGN

Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Walkthrough
Here's my walkthrough for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, with links to guides for each mission!

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Review
Like so many ‘90s kids, I watched my fair share of monster taming TV shows growing up, Digimon included. And while an 8-year-old George enjoyed Digimon World 3 on PlayStation 2, it was 2015’s Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth (and 2017’s more refined Hacker’s Memory) that renewed my current interest in …




About IGNs Borderlands 4 Guide Writers - Borderlands 4 Guide - IGN
Angie is IGN's Weekend Guides Editor and has been playing first-person action shooters for as long as she can remember, with some of her earliest and favorite gaming memories coming from her time spent in Unreal Tournament and Call of Duty. With over 65 hours invested into Borderlands 4, Angie's …

Borderlands 4 Walkthrough
Here's my complete Borderlands 4 walkthrough, with links to guides for each main mission.

HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini Review – Our Favorite Compact Gaming Mouse So Far | IGN
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini is one of the few wireless gaming mice designed for smaller hands that can stand up to some of the best gaming mice out there today. It's a shrunken version of the excellent Pulsefire Haste 2 and it's powered by the same impressive tech. …

Hollow Knight: Silksong - The Story Behind the Insanely Long Wait For a Game We Demoed in 2019 - IGN
It’s become the new normal, unfortunately, to wait years for a follow-up to our favorite games. While the realities of modern game development mean studios are working harder than ever to meet ever-higher standards, that hasn’t stopped projects like Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6, Valve’s Half-Life 3, and especially Team …



Is the 2025 GOTY Race Already Over?
We’re a little over halfway through 2025, but there’s a strong case for calling the Game of the Year race over, even before the end of summer. Typically, the time to start thinking about Game of the Year is after all the fall releases come out, and we can take …

Everything We Know About James Gunn's DCU Video Game Plans - IGN
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the very first movie in James Gunn’s revamped DC Universe! Now that Superman has hit theaters, James Gunn’s DC Universe is fully underway… Or is it? While Gunn has now released a movie, a TV show (Peacemaker), and an animated series (Creature Commandos) …

Nintendo's Shorter Game Development Cycle Is One of the Most Sensible Things I’ve Heard in Years - IGN
In 2014, Nintendo faced a financial shortfall when the Wii U was severely underperforming. To avoid layoffs, then-Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced he would take a 50% pay reduction to avoid cutting staff. This decision saved thousands of jobs, and Nintendo employees were able to stay on to help develop …

20 Years On Capcom Can't Escape the Shadow of Resident Evil 4 - IGN
Is Leon S. Kennedy Resident Evil’s most popular character because he starred in one of the best Resident Evil games of all time? Or did he star in one of the best Resident Evil games of all time because he’s the series’ most popular character? I’ll never know for sure. …

Heads of State Review - IGN
Heads of State is a tonally lopsided buddy action comedy. With middling slapstick humor and poor attempts at witty banter, it struggles to provide genuine laughs. That said, it still manages to be an entertaining popcorn movie.

Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 Update Details
Honkai Star Rail 3.4 introduces a Fate/stay Night collaboration, new five-star character banners, and more.

FUBAR Season 2 Review - IGN
FUBAR's second season is a decent, yet ultimately underwhelming follow up to an otherwise entertaining spy-adventure series.

The Forgotten Resident Evil Game That Holds the Secret to Resident Evil: Requiem - IGN
Long before Resident Evil: Requiem, survivors in Raccoon City were trying to escape in Resident Evil Outbreak, a game that could hold a secret to where the ninth Resident Evil game is going. So, who is Alyssa Ashcroft, and how is her daughter, FBI Analyst Grace Ashcroft, connected to a …

The Forgotten Resident Evil Game That Holds the Secret to Resident Evil: Requiem - IGN
With the announcement trailer of Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom has provided some of the first hints about the story being told in the ninth mainline entry in the Resident Evil series. The trailer didn't include any of the series' familiar faces, but it did suggest that Requiem has ties with …

What Happens When a Game Developer Makes a Walking Dead Game In Fortnite? A New Path Forward for Game Studios
A veteran game studio jumps into the UGC arena, eventually making an official Walking Dead game within Fortnite, and discovering a new path for smaller game studios.

Last Epoch Tier List: Best Season 2 Masteries
An in-depth look at the various classes in action RPG game Last Epoch.

South of Midnight - Tips and Tricks
Here are a few South of Midnight tips and tricks you should keep in mind as you start your journey.

South of Midnight - Walkthrough
Here's my walkthrough hub for South of Midnight. It links to a full guide for each chapter if you're looking for collectibles.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Review
In an era where open-world games are a dime a dozen, Xenoblade Chronicles X soars above the pack. There’s an unparalleled feeling of freedom and exploration as you fly your mech suit across the massive planet of Mira, the size of which dwarfs other RPGs like it. While its story …

Dope Thief Review - IGN
Apple's Dope Thief is a captivating crime drama that’s bolstered by an amazing showing from Brian Tyree Henry.

The Fall and Rise of Capcom
In a series of interviews with directors on Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and more, I chart the mid-2010s fall from grace that paved the way for the Japanese company's current golden age.