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3. Grand Theft Auto V – 170 million+ Grand Theft Auto 5 is the best-selling console/PC-only game of all time (the top two entries on this list have mobile versions). Sales of Rockstar’s most ambitious GTA yet surpassed 170 million units as of September 30, 2022. That number compiles the game’s sales totals from across three console generations and PC between 2013 and 2022. GTA 5 was the fastest entertainment release across all mediums to reach $1 billion — and it’s since earned Rockstar and Take-Two billions more, making it the most-profitable entertainment release ever (as of 2018)....

For April Fool's Day, Sega released a game where the company finally went and did the unthinkable: they killed Sonic. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a real visual novel in which you investigate the death of Sega's beloved mascot, currently free on Steam. Here's the game's description via the publisher:  It's Amy Rose's birthday, and she's hosting a murder mystery party on the Mirage Express! When Sonic the Hedgehog becomes the game's victim, everyone is off to get to the bottom of things. However, something feels a bit off - is this really an innocent game or is something more sinister afoot? Surprisingly, the free game has proved very popular. As told by Sonic social media manager Katie Chrzanowski (via GameSpot), more one million people have played the game. Going a step further, it's apparently the 61st highest-reviewed game on Steam...

Ahead of its April 28 release date, publisher EA has revealed the PC requirements for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. And most notably, it's going to take up a big chunk of your computer's storage space, weighing in at an eye-watering 155GB.  Here are the minimum and recommended spec requirements, as posted by EA:  Minimum OS: Windows 10 64-bit RAM: 8Gb CPU Features: 4 core / 8 threads CPU* AMD: Ryzen 5 1400 GPU** AMD: Radeon RX 580 GPU Features: DX12, 8Gb VRAM Storage: 155Gb *CPU alternate: Intel Core i7-7700 **GPU alternate: Nvidia GTX 1070 Recommended OS: Windows 10 64-bit RAM: 16Gb CPU Features: 4 core / 8 threads CPU* AMD: Ryzen 5 5600X GPU** AMD: RX 6700 XT GPU Features: DX12, 8Gb VRAM Storage: 155Gb SSD *CPU alternate: Intel Core i5 11600K **GPU alternate: Nvidia RTX2070 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be released later this month. In preparation, read our hands-on preview and impressions from playing three hours...

IGN went hands-on with Minecraft Legends, Mojang's latest Minecraft spinoff, and came away delighted with what it has to offer....

Since its launch last October, Overwatch 2 has added an additional post-launch hero in the form of Ramattra, as well as new maps, cosmetics, and more. Season 4, which starts next week, brings players the next post-launch hero in the form of Lifeweaver, a unique support character. In preparation for Lifeweaver's impending release, Blizzard released a ton of new details surrounding the nature-loving character. Lifeweaver comes to the Overwatch team from Thailand and uses advanced biolight technology, which plays a major role in his abilities. As a result, his kit introduces some new mechanics. First up, his first primary ability, Healing Blossom, charges a luminescent flower, which he sends off to teammates. The longer he charges the flower, the more healing it grants to the recipient. Lifeweaver also has an alternative primary fire called Thorn Valley, where he blasts biolight...

Looking for an excuse to break out that Leviathan Axe for another adventure? As of today, there's a new update for God of War Ragnarök featuring a load of new content, all built around a robust New Game Plus mode. New Game Plus opens up for anyone who has beaten the game, and all of your equipment and skills will come along for the ride. You also have access to all weapons, including the Draupnir Spear. However, it should be noted that areas requiring that spear to access will still remain closed until you reach the appropriate point in the story. For similar reasons, you also won’t start your new playthrough with Sonic or Hex arrows. Several new armors show up. The most interesting is the Spartan Armor, which recalls Kratos’ look from the old days in the Greek Pantheon. While wearing...

Star Wars Celebration 2023 is almost here, and IGN has you covered with everything we're expecting (and hoping) to see, including the Star Wars 2025 film, Ahsoka Disney Plus series, Skeleton Crew, Star Wars Eclipse, the Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) Remake, and more....

Which Super Mario game is the best? We've ranked the top 10 Mario games of all time right here....

In 1993, the Super Mario Bros. made their big-screen debut through a live-action adventure starring Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, and Dennis Hopper. While that film has garnered a cult following in the decades since its theatrical release, it does little to truly pay homage to Nintendo's flagship franchise in the ways all the best film adaptations aspire. Fast forward 30 years, and Universal, Illumination, and Nintendo have finally delivered a cinematic adventure starring the iconic fraternal duo that is joyful, fun, exciting, and, perhaps most importantly, respectful of the source material. Warning: While I try to remain as spoiler-free as possible, certain elements of the narrative and characters are mentioned throughout this article. The Super Mario Bros. Movie toes a difficult line, balancing an origin story with the actual meat of a meaningful adventure. Mario and his brother Luigi are plumbers in...

Pokémon Stadium, the classic 3D battler/minigame collection for the Nintendo 64, just got a Nintendo Switch Online release date. While the game's imminent arrival to the online service was announced at a Nintendo Direct in September 2022, today is the day we finally know when we can play it. Pokémon Stadium comes to Nintendo Switch Online Wednesday, April 12. As is the case with all N64 games, you'll need the expansion pack in order to play it. Check out the full trailer below. While some fans may have hoped this port would include trading with Pokémon Home, they're unfortunately out of luck. The fine print in the trailer specifies that "Pokémon cannot be transferred to this game." That said, there is also a notable improvement: four-player online multiplayer will be available, so you can play Clefairy Says or Sushi-Go-Round with...