Gaming News — 2026-07-26#

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The upcoming Resident Evil movie adaptation from Barbarian director Zach Cregger is taking heat from fans over its snowy, modern setting, but Cregger insists these creative liberties are essential to translating the horror to the big screen. He emphasized that his goal isn’t a direct adaptation of the video games’ stories, but rather a “love letter” that captures the stressful, resource-starved survival horror experience of playing the classic titles.

News & Reviews#

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Figures Up for Preorder · IGN Hasbro has officially opened preorders for their new 6-inch-scale The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom action figures, slated to drop on May 1, 2027. Fans can secure highly posable models of Link ($27.99), Princess Zelda ($27.99), and a towering 7.5-inch Ganondorf ($42.99), all featuring extensive articulation and iconic game accessories like the Master Sword. These are practically guaranteed to sell out fast, so lock yours down quickly if you want them for your gaming shelf.

Saros Delivers a Must-Play Bullet-Hell Experience · IGN The new PS5 exclusive Saros from Housemarque is a major success, seamlessly blending fluid sci-fi action with punishing bullet-hell mechanics. IGN’s review highlights the game as a brilliant test of skill that feels like a “rhythmic dance” packed with a punchy arsenal. It’s easily one of the biggest PS5 titles of the year and absolutely worth a spot in your library.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a Triumph · IGN Scoring a stellar 9/10, this ambitious HD-2D double pack beautifully revamps the classic RPGs for a modern audience. The second game in particular received massive story expansions, making this the definitive, magical way to experience the conclusion of the retro trilogy.

MTG’s Top 12 Commander Precons Ranked · IGN If you are looking to get into Magic: The Gathering’s highly popular Commander format, a new ranking breaks down the 12 most powerful preconstructed decks of all time. Standouts include the terrifying five-color Draconic Domination deck, the heavily disruptive Mutant Menace from the Fallout crossover, and the highly synergistic Food and Fellowship from The Lord of the Rings.

TMNT Enters a Wild New Comic Era · IGN IDW is setting the stage for a massive 2027 for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with writer Matthew Rosenberg taking the reins starting with issue #25. Building on Gene Luen Yang’s mythology-heavy run, Rosenberg plans to tap into his New York roots to turn the Bronx and Pelham into a chaotic, 24-hour battleground for the brothers.

Free Games & Deals#

This weekend brings some heavy-hitting discounts, headlined by Xbox copies of the acclaimed Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake hitting a record-low $32.99 on Amazon. PlayStation 5 owners can grab Housemarque’s Saros for an all-time low of $49.99, or pick up the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection for just $29.99. If you’re a classic RPG fan, the stellar remake of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is down to $39.99, making it the perfect time to jump in before the sequel drops in September.

Also Worth Knowing#

Ryan Gosling Cast as MCU Ghost Rider (IGN): Marvel’s massive San Diego Comic-Con panel revealed Ryan Gosling is officially playing the Spirit of Vengeance in a 2028 film directed by Shawn Levy.
Black Panther 3 Confirmed with New Lead (IGN): Rising star David Jonsson has been tapped to play the adult version of T’Challa’s son, Toussaint, in Ryan Coogler’s upcoming Black Panther 3.
Avengers: Doomsday Footage Shows Dormant Sentinels (IGN): Exclusive SDCC footage revealed Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom raising an army of comic-accurate Sentinels in the highly anticipated crossover.
The Odyssey Box Office Drops Just 19% (IGN): Despite a massive three-hour leak on X/Twitter, Christopher Nolan’s epic raked in another $215.3 million globally in its second weekend.
Deadpool Crashes Avengers Panel (IGN): Ryan Reynolds crashed the Marvel Hall H panel in his grey X-Force suit to heavily imply Wade Wilson’s involvement in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.