Don’t nobody talk to me this weekend I’m gonna be chillin with my favorite lil guy.

This is the set I’ve been waiting all my life for! Over the moon excited I was able to order everything I wanted! Some players say Universes Beyond is bad but they just haven’t got their dream crossover yet. Turtles are going to be my whole Magic personality! #TMNT

I played my first competitive flag football game in years over the weekend and I kid you not this is what it felt like for our team of free agents vs the one team in the league with matching custom jerseys.

Happy Hades 2 and Alice in Borderlands S3 day to all those that celebrate!!!

Predictions for today’s State of Play! 1. Wolverine 🤡 2. Saros news 3. More RE9 4. Pragmata release date 5. Bluepoints next game 6. Little devil inside 🤡 7. Persona 6 announcement 8. Astrobot DLC 9. New game from Sony Santa Monica 10. Next Xbox game coming to PS 11. FF7 PT3 🤡 12. Intergalactic news

Chat can I get a hell freakin yeah!! www.ign.com/videos/teena...

Casualties from my office after this mornings earthquake. This must be the alternate timeline where cloud and Jessie ended up together.

My latest review is here! I’m so happy with how Amazing Sonic Racing Crossworlds is! Video is coming soon, had a slight delay due to some sound issues with some of my capture on my end due to my capture device but it’s all fixed can’t wait to for you all to see it. www.ign.com/articles/son...

Didn’t get a chance to promote it earlier today but be sure to check out this weeks Beyond! As we talked Borderlands, Battlefield with @tieguytravis.bsky.social and as a bonus we had Bennet Foddy on to talk Baby Steps! youtu.be/JvQXYnThYjw?...

Probably my favorite reveal or tied for my favorite part of the direct with Hades 2!

I can’t believe I missed the Metroid prediction by a day! Also got most my predictions right or very close to the announcement! Was a solid direct, nothing that blew me away but definitely lots of good stuff to look forward to!

Hang out with NVC during the Nintendo Direct! We'll be live from 5:55 a.m. Pacific, live react to the show from 6-7, and do a live post show from 7-8:15. Hope to see you there! www.youtube.com/live/6xF_F4K...

Nintendo Direct Predictions for the 9/12 direct: Metroid 4: 12/5 or 2/13 Splatoon Raiders trailer Q2 2026 Switch 2 game DLC/Upgrade pack for a Switch 1 game Age of Imprisonment Release date: 1/13 Mario Movie 2 sneak peak includingcasting of 1 new character Fire Emblem reveal Mario 40 BR Hades 2 PLZ

Nearly kicked one of my managers in the face today and it was glorious and met with applause. Happy Gamescom 2025 everybody!

I said it before I’ll say it again FAFO.

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The bird is the word!

Played in my first draft last night for FNM and did surprisingly well with these leading me to a 2-1 record. Ended with a 3-way tie for second place before tiebreakers came into play which sadly moved me to 4th overall. Fingers crossed hoping my Sealed tourney today goes as good or even better!

I couldn’t sleep any longer so I came down to organize and log some of my new magic cards and he is NOT happy about bright lights at 6AM 😅😅

Best Nintendo Crew in the Industry!

#IGNLive friggin rocks so excited I got to meet the cast of my favorite game of 2025!

I know it’s been out for like a year on other console but damn TMNT: Splintered Fate is so much fun and was worth the wait to play it on PS5 with my partner. We are obsessed with it! #TMNT

Here’s the full line-up for everything coming to IGN Live, come hang out with us so I can throw you some free prizes!

I put together this survey for you the fans to help us make IGN better so please do me a huge favor and fill it out so I can help make our site even better for you!

Bought an obscene amount of Nintendo Merch (Mostly gifts and stuff I’ll be paid back for) but I’m definitely getting a fraud alert call from my bank in the morning.

Finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with the platinum trophy and every optional secret I could find. This one is special and will be talked about for years to come. It requires quick reflexes but I urge those that struggle with that to persevere as the journey’s narrative matches your struggle.

Please watch NVC this week because I may have had one of my best moments on the podcast this episode. Thank you @loganjplant.bsky.social for indulging me and sorry not sorry @brianaltano.bsky.social

Officially part of the REALLY BIG numbers club before the patch nerfs Maelle.

Day 6 of promoting the new Iron Heart series because Marvel isn’t doing it themselves. Coming on June 24th to Disney Plus, produced by Ryan Coogler, you can see Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams and Anthony Ramos as The Hood! Spread the word!

Hoping that all my friends and colleagues at Polygon can find spots at places that deserve them and will treat them with the respect they’ve earned.

As it should, if you haven’t seen it yet go see it!

We talked about a bunch of RPGs this week my favorite genre and you know I had to gush over how much I love Clair Obscuuuuuuur: Expedition 33 because it quickly shot up my list of my all time favorite RPGs. Kudos to the entire Sandfall team! youtu.be/4ZfJpdmwGFk?...

Damn this just shot up to the top of my list of what I’m playing this weekend.

Feeling pretty accomplished today managed to learn some basics for blender to model an original idea and 3D print a prototype of it for an upcoming project. I can’t show the other side where the cool stuff is because it’s part of a surprise but hey here’s a D20 for scale.

2 out of 8 opened but no clue on the new puzzles hopefully that new book tomorrow will help me out.

FAFO!

Also don’t forget you’ve gotta fill out their survey ahead of time to get access.

Ben Starr out here campaigning already to play Kefka in the eventual FF6 Remake.

Been digging Blue Prince in a major way! Give Tom’s review a read and see if it’s your cup of tea!

reviewed South of Midnight, really loved it. www.ign.com/articles/sou... not many folks know i was born in Mississippi, and while i didn't grow up there, the South and its culture has a special and complicated place in my heart. this game is a beautiful representation of that. it's also pretty fun!

I know the Nintendo Switch 2 has taken over today, but if you are looking for PlayStation stuff check out this weeks Beyond! with @tieguytravis.bsky.social @camfinalmix.bsky.social and @thekdiaz123.bsky.social plus a fantastic interview with the Rebellion team on Atomfall. youtu.be/-o1e4tY_QGo?...

Ok actual Switch Predictions 1. 399.99 price tag releasing in June/July 2. Game reveals - Ring Fit Adventure 2 - Animal Crossing Future Folks - 3D Donkey Kong game - Mario Odyssey 2 World Tour - Fire Emblem Fantasy (more fantasy elements and monsters) - Smash Logo Announcement - (1/2)

With less than 12 hours to go here is my lengthy Switch 2 predictions (1/2)

#TeamHazel send skeet

I will not bite the mommy or daddy I will not bite the mommy or daddy I will not bite the mommy or daddy I will not bite the mommy or daddy I will not bite the mommy or daddy I will not bite the mommy or daddy

Be sure to keep an eye out on Beyond! over the next couple weeks we have some killer interviews coming up and I can’t wait for you all to see them.

Had a great time last week at GDC previewing Baby Steps. If you ever thought what it would be like to combine the exploration of Death Stranding with the controls of QWOP well you’re in luck because thats Baby Steps only with more absurd humor and silly hats. www.ign.com/articles/bab...