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IGN’s Picks: The Best Mini Gaming PCs to Upgrade Your Gameplay in 2025

In this article, IGN highlights the top mini gaming PCs available for purchase in 2025. These compact yet powerful systems offer high performance and portability, making them ideal for gamers who want a sleek setup without sacrificing gaming capabilities.

• The Best Mini Gaming PCs Worth Buying in 2025 — IGN
• The New Trailer For Project Hail Mary Shows Ryan Gosling Saving the World With One Adorable Alien Sidekick — IGN
• ‘The Mandalorian Has Changed His Priorities’: Director Jon Favreau Gives First Hints At Hero’s Future Working Alongside The New Republic — IGN
• The Running Man 4K Steelbook Is Officially Up for Preorder — IGN
• The Legend of Zelda: Everything We Know About the Live-Action Movie — IGN

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 Trailer Drops, New Switch Release Announced

Eurogamer reports on the latest Tomb Raider content, including a trailer for season two and the release of the 2013 reboot on Nintendo Switch consoles.

• Tomb Raider’s 2013 reboot just shadow dropped on Switch and Switch 2 consoles — Eurogamer
• Here’s our first trailer for Netflix’s Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft season two — Eurogamer
• Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 Exclusive Trailer and Poster — IGN

Valve Accidentally Ruins Indie Game’s Steam Release with Cursed Mistake

A Steam bug caused the release of an indie game in 2024 to be ruined by Valve, which had previously offered a make-up deal to rectify the situation. The developer humorously remarked that ‘Planet Centauri is cursed,’ reflecting on how this unfortunate incident seems to have become an ongoing curse for the project.

• Valve accidentally steps on the make-up deal it offered to the indie game whose 2024 release was ruined by a Steam bug: ‘I really get the feeling that Planet Centauri is cursed’ — PC Gamer

Valve’s Source 2 Lacks the Spark: Counter-Strike 2 Modders Surprise with a Halo 3 Multiplayer Gem

Counter-Strike 2 modders accidentally released an excellent Halo 3 multiplayer pack, highlighting Valve’s shortcomings in developing and maintaining Source 2.

• Counter-Strike 2 modders surprise drop an excellent Halo 3 multiplayer pack, accidentally proving how badly Valve has squandered Source 2 — PC Gamer

Pokémon TCG and MTG Early Black Friday Deals: Best Discounts and Restocks

IGN highlights the best early Black Friday discounts and restocks for Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering, offering readers insights into securing deals on these popular trading card games.

• Deals for Today: The Best Early Black Friday Discounts and Restocks on Pokémon TCG and MTG — IGN
• Black Friday Humble Choice Deal Saves $30 Off 1 Year — IGN

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Earbuds: Delivering Premium Sound in a Compact Design

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds offer excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and long battery life. They maintain the brand’s signature audio performance while introducing new features like adaptive EQ and seamless device switching. Despite their premium price tag, these earbuds are a compelling choice for audiophiles seeking high-quality wireless audio.

• Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Earbuds Review – Still Some of the Best — IGN

Google’s CEO Defends AI Model as Stealing First, Justifying with Opt-Outs

PC Gamer reports that Google’s CEO argues the company’s AI model follows a ‘steal first, ask permission later’ business approach, justifying it by claiming users have rights to opt-out.

• Everyone knows the AI business model is steal first, ask permission later, and Google’s CEO is clinging to the notion of opt-outs as justifying it: ‘We do give people those rights’ — PC Gamer

Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek of Superman: The Art and Making of the Film

IGN provides readers with a first look at the artwork and behind-the-scenes process that went into creating the highly anticipated film ‘Superman,’ offering exclusive insights into how the iconic character was brought to life on screen.

• Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek of Superman: The Art and Making of the Film — IGN
• Get an Exclusive Preview of Abrams ComicArts’ Epic Dune Graphic Novels — IGN

Mass Effect 3’s Lost ME1-style Elevator Returns in Mod

A modder has reintroduced Mass Effect 3’s iconic ME1-style elevator into the game, restoring a beloved feature lost in later versions.

• Mass Effect 3 redeemed to glory as modder puts its ME1-style elevator back in — PC Gamer

Anthropic Reports Groundbreaking ‘AI-Orchestrated’ Cyber Espionage Campaign: Critics Skeptical

Anthropic claims the first AI-driven cyber espionage campaign accounted for 80-90% of attacks, but cybersecurity experts remain skeptical about the extent and accuracy of these claims.

• Anthropic reports the first 80-90% ‘AI-orchestrated’ cyber espionage campaign, but cybersecurity critics are sceptical — PC Gamer

Wicked: For Good Review

A review of the musical Wicked: For Good, featuring standout performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The show’s ensemble and orchestrations are praised for their energy and emotional resonance.

• Wicked: For Good Review — IGN