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Ryan McCaffrey

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Senior Executive Editor at IGN. Car guy. Friend to dogs everywhere. The "DMC" is because I used to own a DeLorean. Yes, really.

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IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Today, the IGNCG sent this letter to our President of Ziff Davis Gaming & Entertainment to demand pay that reflects the rate of inflation in our contract. Please join us in asking @errorjustin.bsky.social, @peer-ign.bsky.social, @corradimus.bsky.social, and @yprough.bsky.social to pay us fairly.
Yael,

“Consistent with our commitments, we respect the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, and we will engage in good faith with collective bargaining groups.”


That is what the Ziff Davis Labor Rights Policy states. And for the most part, that is how IGN has conducted itself throughout the negotiations over the IGN Creators Guild’s first contract. The process has been cordial and productive. Until now. The company’s most recent proposal regarding the unit's yearly wage increases is disrespectful to your staff.

To put it plainly: IGN's offer to the union doesn't keep up with inflation, which continues to rise. Our current proposal, which steps down from 4.5% to 4% over the course of the contract, is more than reasonable. To assert that a 2.5-3% yearly increase in salaries is acceptable in 2026, when the average rate of inflation over the past five years has been 4.2%, is insulting. What you are telling us is that IGN is more comfortable subsidizing its bottom line with the value of our salaries than putting us in a position of security so that we can focus on what really matters: making great content for a brand we care so deeply about.

For this offer to be even less than what the Ziff Davis Creator’s Guild received in their contract when they ratified it in 2021 is just as insulting. IGN is the most stable and successful brand of the gaming division by multiple measures. We deserve wages that reflect the value we bring to this organization. We demand it. 

If you want to finish this contract, pay us fairly. 

Sincerely,
The IGN Creators Guild
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IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
It's been a ✨while✨ since we've posted, huh? That's because our Bargaining team has been DEEP in negotiations over our first contract for over a year now. But we're finally getting towards the end, and we're hopeful that we can come to a fair agreement! I mean how could you say no to these faces?
A beautiful collage of IGNCG members (and our lovely rep) in a Zoom meeting, prepping to negotiate a fair contract for their coworkers.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
I played a near-final build of Mouse: P.I. for Hire and was impressed at how much more there is to this first-person shooter besides just its gorgeous 1930's cartoon look and rubberhose animation style. Check out my preview if you're interested: www.ign.com/articles/mou...
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Mouse: P.I. for Hire – The Final Preview - IGN
Mouse: P.I. for Hire, based on what I’ve played so far, is far more than its distinct 1930’s rubberhose-animated look. It sure seems to have legitimate gameplay depth and mechanics to it as well, and ...
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
I got a behind-closed-doors look at a new gameplay demo of Control Resonant, and I'm now extra hyped for it because it's not a soulslike at all; in Remedy's own words, it's a fast-paced character action game! My first impressions: www.ign.com/articles/con...
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Control Resonant First-Look Preview – This Is No Soulslike. It’s Faster - IGN
We got a look at a behind-closed-doors gameplay demo of Control Resonant, and it’s not just that it's a markedly different and not just a same-y sequel, but it’s that its melee combat might scratch my...
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
This is such a blatant tease that if this ISN'T a Fallout: New Vegas remaster, then whatever it actually is won't be received well. www.ign.com/articles/fal...
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Fallout: New Vegas Remaster Hopes Go Into Overdrive as Support Studio Drops Tease - IGN
Fallout fans are desperate for news on upcoming games in Bethesda's post-apocalyptic role-playing series, and it looks like a pretty solid tease has just dropped from a surprising source.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Great video (tough as part of it is to hear) from longtime OG Xbox developer Laura Fryer giving her thoughts on Phil Spencer's retirement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKUq...
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Phil Spencer and Me
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Everyone thought Sony was the villain in the "Why hasn't there been a Bloodborne remake?" story, but in true Scooby-Doo fashion, when the perpetrator was finally unmasked, it turns out it was FromSoftware all along! Nice scoop by @jasonschreier.bsky.social here: www.ign.com/articles/blo...
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Bloodborne Remake Was Reportedly Pitched by Bluepoint and Accepted by Sony, But FromSoftware Turned It Down - IGN
Bluepoint, the studio behind the successful Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls remakes, reportedly pitched a Bloodborne remake last year that was rejected not by Sony, as many have thought, but ...
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Sony closing ranks on consoles while PC gaming continues to grow is...an interesting strategy. They are zigging while Microsoft zags. Obviously PlayStation is in a MUCH stronger position than Xbox right now, but I wonder how this plays out over five years. www.ign.com/articles/con...
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'Console Is Where They Want to Be' — Reports Indicate Sony Is 'Pulling Away' From PC for Single-Player PlayStation Games - IGN
Sony is reportedly pulling away from PC when it comes to single-player PlayStation games to focus more on console exclusivity.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
I played the first hour of Samson: A Tyndalston Story, which is from the creator of Just Cause and a bunch of ex-Avalanche folks. It's a gritty brawler that has a AA scope but looks AAA. I had a great time with it. Here's my preview if you're interested: www.ign.com/articles/sam...
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Samson: A Tyndalston Story Plays Like a Brawler Set in Max Payne’s New York – IGN Fan Fest - IGN
If the gritty, pseudo-open-world brawler Samson: A Tyndalston Story (from former Just Cause and Mad Max developers) can keep its mission variety fresh – which is no small thing, I recognize – it’ll go...
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
I just watched the 41-minute tribute to Vince Zampella from the DICE developer event a couple weeks ago. It was beautiful. I was humbled & flattered to be included in it in the very first minute – via my Unfiltered interview with him from 2015. RIP Vince. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDS5...
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Remembering a Titan
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
From the outside, this is insane considering how much Sony likes remaking and remastering things, and how incredibly good Bluepoint is at doing it. RIP Bluepoint. www.ign.com/articles/pla...
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PlayStation Shuts Down Demon's Souls, Shadow of the Colossus Remake Studio Bluepoint Games - IGN
PlayStation has shut down Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the remakes of both Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
My interpretation of Todd Howard's quote here is that they're probably ditching the base-building stuff we saw in Fallout 4 & Starfield. Which, selfishly, I'd be in favor of. I never personally enjoyed that part of those games. (P.S. Nice get @gameovergreggy.bsky.social!) www.ign.com/articles/the...
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The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Return to Bethesda's 'Classic Style' After Detours With Skyrim, Fallout 76, Says Todd Howard - IGN
The Elder Scrolls 6 is going to be a return to Bethesda's "classic style" of games, according to Bethesda director Todd Howard.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
My daughter and I are only like an hour into Reanimal after getting started last night, but I'm really enjoying it so far! Definitely a lot of Limbo/Inside vibes (and obviously Little Nightmares), which of course is like catnip to me. 😂
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Everything about the new The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer screams "This will be a fun, almost Indiana Jones-like adventure." I hope that's exactly what it turns out to be: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMoT...
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - Official Trailer #2 (2026) Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
We're talking about 14 of the biggest upcoming RPGs on this week's new episode of Next-Gen Console Watch. Check it out if you're interested: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mts...
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The 14 Biggest Upcoming RPGs - Next-Gen Console Watch
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I learned in real time on Next-Gen Console Watch yesterday (it'll be published for you tomorrow morning) about a new Square Enix HD-2D game: The Adventures of Elliot. I'd somehow missed it entirely. This looks AWESOME. A little Ys, a little Zelda! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xbR...
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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales - Official Release Date Trailer | Nintendo Direct
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Mock me if you will, but I loved Dawson's Creek when I was a teenager (remember, I'm old, LOL). So this news hurts, especially as someone fairly close to the same age he was. RIP James Van Der Beek. www.ign.com/articles/jam...
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James Van Der Beek of Dawson’s Creek Fame Has Died - IGN
James Van Der Beek of Dawson’s Creek fame has died from cancer at the age of 48.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Our final preview of the sublime-looking @replacedgame.bsky.social is now online, courtesy of my colleague @cardy.bsky.social. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one crazy-excited for this 2.5D pixel-art beauty after getting a chance to play it. Check it out: www.ign.com/articles/rep...
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Replaced Final Preview: You Might Think You Know What It Is, But I Promise You Don’t - IGN
You might think you know what Replaced is, but I promise you don't. Here's our final preview of one of 2026's most exciting games.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
The Carmageddon series has had its ups and downs, but Carmageddon 2 is one of my favorite arcade racing games ever (it had a DeLorean-like called the "DeGory'un"!). This out-of-nowhere new one looks like a nice mix of Twisted Pixel & Burnout IMHO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y65...
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Carmageddon: Rogue Shift - Official Launch Trailer
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Aww man. RIP Catherine O'Hara. www.ign.com/articles/cat...
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Catherine O'Hara, Beloved Actress Best-known for Schitt's Creek and Home Alone, Has Died at 71 - IGN
Catherine O'Hara, the beloved actress best known for her roles as Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek and Kate McCallister in Home Alone, has reportedly died at the age of 71.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
I confess I wasn't familiar with the first Huntdown, but this upcoming prequel, Huntdown: Overtime, looks really awesome IMHO. Love the intentional '80's-style cheese and pixel-art gore: www.youtube.com/watch?v=awVf...
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Huntdown: Overtime – Official Reveal Trailer
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
I say this not as an attempt to hate or dunk on it, but I can genuinely say that even though it's only been out for four months, I rarely hear about – or see – the iPhone Air anymore. For those that bought one, how are you feeling about it 100+ days later?
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
I may have posted this before but IMO whoever is managing the Warhammer 40K IP is doing a stellar job. They always seem to pick devs who are a great fit. From Space Marine to Boltgun to Dawn of War and more, the WH40K games always seem to be really good. New DoW4 vid: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUHw...
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 – Official Orks Faction Trailer | IGN First
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
If you heard me talking about Full Spectrum Warrior on our Top 100 Xbox Games of All Time (Part 1) episode of Unlocked we posted over the weekend, thanks to @artynintendoguy.bsky.social for letting me know that it's on sale for $3.74 this week. That's about as close to free as you can get!
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
A touch of Diablo and a bit of Stardew Valley, maybe? We formally revealed a new game called Emberville on IGN today and it looks pretty cool IMO. Check it out if you're interested: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnJ2...
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Emberville: Official Announcement Trailer
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Big new final preview of Resident Evil Requiem on IGN today if you're interested: www.ign.com/articles/res...
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Resident Evil Requiem - The Final Preview - IGN
Not only does combining Resident Evil 4 and 7 gameplay really work in Resident Evil Requiem, but with a host of new stalkers and talking zombies, there’s a lot more going on than just a merging of Res...
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
This still lives rent-free in my head. #FreeRavenSoftware
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
If you'd like to get a few more details on Fable, I interviewed game director and studio head Ralph Fulton about things like the dog (or lack thereof), the size of the game world, the project's origins, and more! Full interview text on IGN: www.ign.com/articles/wev...
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'We've Been Working on This Game for a Really, Really Long Time' — the Big Fable Interview With Microsoft Developer Playground - IGN
IGN interviews Playground Games' founder and general manager, Ralph Fulton, on Microsoft's upcoming Fable reboot.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
WTF? Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake canceled? Ubisoft NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. And it was only one of six cancellations. So help me God if one of the other cancellations was the Splinter Cell remake... www.ign.com/articles/ubi...
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Ubisoft Cancels 6 Projects Including Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, Closes 2 Studios and Confirms Further Layoffs in Major Company Restructure - IGN
Ubisoft has announced a sweeping company restructure that will result in the cancelation of six games including its Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake, and a delay to a further seven titles. Two U...
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
We're talking about how AI is already ruining the Xbox Next/PlayStation 6 generation on this week's new episode of Next-Gen Console Watch. Check it out if you're interested: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkse...
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AI Is Already Ruining the PS6 - Next-Gen Console Watch
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
First, for all the crap Kathleen Kennedy took, we did get Andor and The Mandalorian under her watch. She deserves credit for those as much as criticism for other stuff. Now, I feel great that Lucasfilm has put Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan in charge: www.ign.com/articles/kat...
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Kathleen Kennedy Leaves Lucasfilm After 14 Years, Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan Named New Star Wars Overlords - IGN
After months of rumors, Kathleen Kennedy is officially stepping down as the President of Lucasfilm after 14 years and will be replaced by Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan, Walt Disney Studios announced ...
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
I get weird emails at my job sometimes.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
I'm kinda digging Peter Molyneux's new God game, Masters of Albion, after this new release date trailer. Take a look if you're curious: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu-p...
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Masters of Albion - Official Release Date Trailer
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
I lay out the case for why I think this is FINALLY the year we get a new mainline 3D Mario game from Nintendo (after EIGHT YEARS!) in my new opinion column. Check it out if you're interested! www.ign.com/articles/sup...
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Super Mario Odyssey 2 or Something New? Why 3D Mario Should Finally Return in 2026 - IGN
We lay out the case for why we believe the long wait for Nintendo's next mainline 3D Mario game, succeeding Super Mario Odyssey, is finally going to end this year.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The first Next-Gen Console Watch episode of 2026 is looking at the 12 games we think will be the most visually spectacular this year. To my pleasant surprise, for as ubiquitous as Unreal Engine 5 seems (to me anyway), only 3 on our list are UE5. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=94TO...
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12 Games That Will Push PS5, Xbox to the Limit in 2026 - Next-Gen Console Watch
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
I was randomly looking at my review of Super Mario Odyssey today. I was really proud of it at the time and I think it holds up as one of the best reviews I've ever done. I think I succeeded in conveying the incredible JOY that game brought me while playing it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgR9...
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Super Mario Odyssey Review
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Wow, Metroid Prime 4 catching strays...from Nintendo itself, LOL. www.ign.com/articles/nin...
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Nintendo Source Blames Switch 2 Holiday Sales Slowdown on the Economic Landscape and the 'Absence of a Major Western Game' — Despite the Release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - IGN
Nintendo Switch 2 sales over the holidays reportedly fell short of those recorded by the console's predecessor back in 2017, during its first end-of-year season.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The new Unlocked is here. We'll get back to the usual fun next week, but we dedicated this hour to remembering longtime Xbox hardware guy Albert Penello & industry legend Vince Zampella. Thank you @aarongreenberg.bsky.social & @vicious696.bsky.social for joining us www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci4f...
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Remembering 2 Xbox Greats – Unlocked 722
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Len @len.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
I got to visit King Art Games and talk about Dawn of War 4 pretty extensively. I also played a fair bit of the campaign. Keep an eye out this month for lots of Dawn of War stuff!
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
I'm thrilled that Wolfenstein 3 appears to be happening, but I can't help but wonder: does this mean that another Indiana Jones game ISN'T happening? www.ign.com/articles/wol...
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Wolfenstein 3 Is Reportedly In Development - IGN
Another entry in the Wolfenstein franchise may be on the way, according to multiple reports today. Specifically, a Wolfenstein 3.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Our month of exclusive IGN First coverage of Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 4 is underway! Warhammer games always seem to get great cinematic/CGI trailers. Here's an awesome one showing off the Ork faction: www.ign.com/articles/war...
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 Shows Off Ork Faction in New CGI Trailer – IGN First - IGN
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Tomorrow! 👀
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Some good stuff in the January wave of Xbox Game Pass announcements. Star Wars Outlaws (much improved after a number of updates) and Resident Evil Village to get you in the mood for Requiem! Full list here: www.ign.com/articles/mic...
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Microsoft’s First Xbox Game Pass Announcement of 2026 Confirms Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and More for January - IGN
Microsoft has made its first Xbox Game Pass announcement of 2026, confirming a number of big hitters for January.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
So are all these legacy Marvel characters going to be in Doomsday for like 5 minutes each? Or is this going to be a four-hour movie? The answer is both, isn't it? 😜
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
If Control Resonant is Remedy's big release for 2026, hopefully that means we get the Max Payne 1 + 2 remakes in (presumably Fall) 2027. Which would make sense because Rockstar is publishing them; they've already got a little something due out in Q4 this year. 😜
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Soulslike fans: we've got a new hands-on preview of Code Vein 2 from our in-house soulslike guru @jurassicrabbit.bsky.social if you're interested. Take a look: www.ign.com/articles/cod...
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Code Vein 2: The Final Preview - IGN
With improved combat, a refinement of existing systems, and and a couple of brand new twists, Code Vein 2 is shaping up to be a promising sequel that iterates upon its already promising core. Here are...
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
I'm devastated to hear about the passing of longtime Xbox exec Albert Penello from cancer. He was an incredibly sweet, enthusiastic guy who loved games and loved building consoles at Xbox. Here's an old Unlocked episode with him on the origins of the Xbox One X: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMKq...
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The Origins of Xbox One X With Microsoft's Albert Penello - Unlocked 320
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
We pre-recorded this week's episode of Unlocked way in advance, so I'll do a tribute to Vince Zampella when we get back in the new year, but for now, here's a super lighthearted last Unlocked of 2025, where we rank the four Xbox day-one launch lineups: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLjf...
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Ranking Every Xbox’s Day-One Launch Lineups – Unlocked 721
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
I needed to play some games yesterday to get my mind off of the shock of losing Vince. I played through Terminator 2D: No Fate. Bravo to the devs! It's such a faithful recreation of an early-'90s arcade game. Great use of music too! I also resumed Ninja Gaiden 4. SUBLIME COMBAT FTW.
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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
I knew Vince Zampella well. Not "we text each other" well, but he & I would always talk about games, cars, & life when we saw each other and got time to talk, just us. He truly, genuinely changed the games industry with his work. RIP. This hurt to write: www.ign.com/articles/cal...
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Call of Duty Co-Creator, Respawn Co-Founder, and EA Executive Vince Zampella Killed in Car Accident - IGN
Vince Zampella, best known as the co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise and co-founder of Infinity Ward who went on to co-found Titanfall, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi developer Respawn Enterta...
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