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Kat Bailey is a journalist with more than 15 years of media experience. Her contributions have appeared in over a dozen publications worldwide, including Vice, The Washington Post, and Wired. …

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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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sphorti@gmail.comFreelance editor and reporterPreviously at BBC News, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, and Business Insider Scroll through my home page for writing examples organised by type, or click on the …

Ethan Anderson

Freelance writer with bylines at GameSpot, PCGamesN, and IGN. Former Deputy Guides Editor for Twinfinite and concerned Toronto Raptors fan. Love putting words together in interesting ways. Have a look …

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Soccer Games Have Evolved Continuously Over the Past 40 Years, but These Are the 9 Big Features I Think Truly Changed the Game | IGN

The annual incremental tweaks to EA's behemoth FC series make it easy to forget this was once a genre that took generational leaps every few years. Soccer sims were defined and redefined throughout the 90s, noughties and 2010s, and certain features were so groundbreaking that they transformed how we play …

By Samuel Horti
17th July 2026 • IGN

I Tested All of the Best Gaming Mice of 2026: Here Are My Top Picks | IGN

After spending weeks testing more than 30 different mice, the Logitech Pro X2 Superstrike stands out as the best gaming mouse because of its unique haptic clicks, impeccable build quality, and comfortable shape. But players with especially small hands or a modest budget should avoid my top pick. Here's why. …

By Samuel Horti
15th July 2026 • IGN

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Naval Combat Guide

The life of a pirate isn’t an easy one. Here are a few major tips to remember about naval combat in AC Black Flag Resynced.

By Ethan Anderson
9th July 2026 • IGN

Echoes of Aincrad Review

On paper, Echoes of Aincrad is the Sword Art Online game you've been waiting for if you loved the anime. It takes place during the Aincrad arc, the very first one in the series, which is easily the most memorable and iconic. As your own created character, you get to …

By George Yang
8th July 2026 • IGN

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Guide - Things to Do First

If you're not sure where to start, here are seven things I recommend that you do first in AC Black Flag Resynced.

By Ethan Anderson
6th July 2026 • IGN

30 Years Later, International Superstar Soccer 64 Remains a Timeless Joy With an Unforgettable Commentator | IGN

My long-dormant memories of International Superstar Soccer 64's stilted commentary reawaken instantly. I haven't heard it for 25 years, but before the final whistle in the first World League match I’ve played since childhood, I'm reciting every repetition – "No foul the referee says! The referee says play on!" – …

By Samuel Horti
25th June 2026 • IGN

007 First Light’s Tactical Simulation Mode Is Barebones and Fiddly, Making It a Mere Shadow of Hitman’s Brilliant Endgame | IGN

I've been sneaking through the same corner of a London museum for two hours, crouching behind display cabinets as I memorize guard positions, patrol patterns, and camera locations. I restart whenever I'm spotted and, through repetition, I've honed my silent route between the three data discs I need to grab …

By Samuel Horti
4th June 2026 • IGN

007 First Light’s Bluff Mechanic Is a Masterful New Idea That Basically Weaponizes Bond’s BS | IGN

Rob Minkley, Crux magazine, here to interview Sir Nicholas Webb. Don't mind me as I rifle through your security office cupboards. John Fisher, museum curator, checking a valuable artefact for damage. Fletcher, operations department, searching for a rogue employee. I'm a lab technician who lost his coat, a tourist who …

By Samuel Horti
30th May 2026 • IGN

Replaced - Walkthrough

My walkthrough goes through all 10 chapters in Replaced, showing where to find every collectible!

By Ethan Anderson
8th May 2026 • IGN

This $85 Gaming Mouse Rivals High-End Competitors – Rawm Leviathan V4 Review | IGN

Mice from leading Chinese manufacturers used to be called "clones," but that no longer feels fair. Many are clearly inspired by the shape and features of well-known Western devices but they're also solid mice in their own right, and often cheaper. Rawm is one of the brands whose reputation has …

By Samuel Horti
6th May 2026 • IGN

Forget Speed: The Logitech Superstrike X2 Mouse’s Haptic Clicks Are the Future of Gaming Peripherals | IGN

High-end modern gaming mice float in tasty but samey soup. A snappy sensor, 8,000Hz polling rate, and a 100-hour battery feel almost mandatory – variations in shape are the main differentiator.The Logitech Pro X2 Superstrike is, quite literally, built different. Its Haptic Inductive Trigger System (HITS) is genuinely transformative tech: …

By Samuel Horti
5th May 2026 • IGN

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Review

When I was in 7th grade, I thought Mega Man Star Force’s themes about friendship and brotherhood were profound. Its villains were cartoonishly evil, spouting lines like, “who needs friendship when you have power?” I ate all of that up! Playing through the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection almost …

By George Yang
25th March 2026 • IGN

These New Asus Open Wireless Earbuds Are Perfect for a Specific Type of Gamer | IGN

I can confidently say that Asus' newest earbuds are the best open gaming earbuds ever made. That's because, as far as I can tell, they're the only open gaming earbuds ever made, at least from a major brand. Asus is basically creating a new niche here and one that I …

By Samuel Horti
25th March 2026 • IGN

Crimson Desert Comes Alive When You Ignore the Main Quest and Climb the Nearest Tower | IGN

Scrambling up to a platform high above Trembling Gorge cost me time, stamina, and – when I mistimed my magical grappling hook – a big chunk of health. But it was worth it for the incredible panorama view of Hernand's eastern undulations. Towards the southern coast, a stout fortress lurks …

By Samuel Horti
24th March 2026 • IGN

Marathon’s Time To Kill Is Unforgiving, Unfair, and Utterly Brilliant | IGN

I left Marathon's pre-release server slam convinced that I was dying too quickly, and that its short "time to kill" jarred with the game's hero shooter identity. What's the point in a smokescreen that turns you invisible, a deployable shield, or a smiling healing drone if your health bar vanishes …

By Samuel Horti
18th March 2026 • IGN

Marathon’s Absurd Pickpocketing Drone Shows How Bungie Is Doing Extraction Shooters Differently | IGN

My early days with Marathon have reminded me of how I fell in love with Apex Legends. Respawn's battle royale famously dropped out of nowhere in early 2019 and I was instantly in awe of its maps, its guns and, above all, its heroes and their unique abilities. Marathon is …

By Samuel Horti
9th March 2026 • IGN

Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro Review: Shape-shifting earbuds with fresh ideas but weak ANC | IGN

The Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro are a true novelty: they are open-ear earbuds that, with a quick pivot, become in-ear noise-cancelling ones. It makes them one of the most flexible headphones I've ever tried, and I'd be surprised if they don't start a trend. They're packed with bonus features including …

By Samuel Horti
20th February 2026 • IGN

Keychron M3 Mini Review: Tinny Clicks Mar an Excellent Budget Gaming Mouse | IGN

How important is a left click? Your answer might determine whether you love the Keychron M3 Mini, a wireless lightweight gaming mouse with impressive specs for less than $70. Its pinpoint sensor, fast polling rate, low click latency and marathon battery life match those of more expensive devices, and make …

By Samuel Horti
19th February 2026 • IGN

Honkai: Star Rail - Planarcadia Region Guide

Here's what you can expect to see in Star Rail's new world, Planarcadia.

By Ethan Anderson
13th February 2026 • IGN

Code Vein II - Walkthrough

Here's my full walkthrough for Code Vein II, complete with links to each main quest.

By Ethan Anderson
26th January 2026 • IGN

Netflix's The Rip Review - IGN

The Rip may stumble at times due to an uneven script and forgettable action scenes, but its interesting premise, talented cast – lead by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck – and twist ending make for a mostly enjoyable experience.

By Kenneth Seward Jr
16th January 2026 • IGN

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Review

When a series such as Trails lasts as long as it has, sometimes things start to get weird. We’ve seen giant mechs, supernatural beings, and even multiversal time travel. After all of that, where else is there to go? Oh yeah, outer space! The vast, unknown territory of the final …

By George Yang
8th January 2026 • IGN

I Tested 15 Gaming Mice This Year – These 3 Stand Out, for Very Different Reasons | IGN

I've had the privilege of becoming IGN's "mice guy" in 2025, and since then I've amassed enough delivery boxes to build a small castle, covered my desk in dongles, and, most importantly, clicked new gaming mice tens of thousands of times. I've tested 15 mice this year (you can read …

By Samuel Horti
22nd December 2025 • IGN

I Tested 15 Gaming Mice This Year – These 3 Stand Out, for Very Different Reasons - IGN

I've had the privilege of becoming IGN's "mice guy" in 2025, and since then I've amassed enough delivery boxes to build a small castle, covered my desk in dongles, and, most importantly, clicked new gaming mice tens of thousands of times. I've tested 15 mice this year (you can read …

By Samuel Horti
22nd December 2025 • IGN

SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 Wireless Review | IGN

Steelseries' Rival 3 Gen 2 wired mouse is, as we said in our review, the budget master: cheap, reliable, well-built, and precise in twitchy FPS games. There’s a reason it’s one of our favorite gaming mice. For the past week I've been testing the Rival 3 Gen 2 wireless, and …

By Samuel Horti
19th December 2025 • IGN

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - All Suit Upgrades

Samus can get 25 suit upgrades, which are all listed here, along with links to pages detailing how to obtain them.

By Ethan Anderson
5th December 2025 • IGN

Corsair Sabre V2 Pro Gaming Mouse Review - IGN

Corsair strips the Sabre V2 Pro ultralight wireless mouse back to the very basics; you get no Bluetooth connection, a relatively small battery, no DPI button and small skates on the bottom – all those weight savings means it's a mere 36g, lighter than almost any other gaming mouse. But …

By Samuel Horti
4th December 2025 • IGN

The 7 Signs of an Arc Raiders Traitor: How To Spot the Folks Who Will Shoot You in the Back - IGN

"Don't shoot!" Forget Wolfpack grenades and Snaphooks: those two words can be your most powerful tool in Arc Raiders. My favorite runs have all started with that voice line, such as the time when I spent 15 minutes hunting an espresso machine in Buried City with a South African guy …

By Samuel Horti
4th December 2025 • IGN

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - All Logbook Scans

There are over 100 objects, items, and creatures to scan in this game, and I've listed them all here.

By Ethan Anderson
4th December 2025 • IGN

25 Years of PS2: ‘It Was Really the Beginning of Narrative-Driven Gaming’ - IGN

The PlayStation 2's meteoric journey to become the best-selling console of all time transformed not just gaming, but culture at large. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, God of War, and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty started a new era of interactive stories – one where games competed with …

By Samuel Horti
24th November 2025 • IGN