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Big business. 2026 kicked off with the next big video game movie--The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and it's already the No. 3 highest-grossing video game film of all time. It's surpassed an astonishing $940 million+ worldwide after a few weeks. That makes it Hollywood's highest-grossing movie of 2026 so far, and on a path toward $1 billion. It was not the first video game adaptation from Hollywood and won't be the last. But where does A Minecraft Movie rank all-time against biggest video game movies? In this gallery, we're rounding up the highest-grossing video game films of all time, breaking down box office results by domestic, international, and worldwide figures. The top 16 list is made up of massive franchises like Pokemon, Tomb Raider, Angry Birds, and Sonic, just to name a few. Looking ahead, there are a boatload of new video game films in the works. Without further ado, here are the top 16 highest-grossing video game movies of all time. All box office figures are pulled from Amazon's BoxOfficeMojo. 1: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Following 1993's poorly received live-action Super Mario Bros. Movie starring Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo, many wondered if Nintendo would ever again attempt to make a Mario movie. Well, 30 years later, the company partnered with Minions studio Illumination to do just that--and the movie is off to a fantastic start. Released on April 5, 2023 the movie quickly earned $377 million worldwide over its first five days and rapidly cleared more than $500 million. It's now earned more than $1.3 billion. The movie features the voice of Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Jack Black as Bowser. Domestic – $574,934,330 International – $787,009,114 Worldwide – $1,361,943,444 2. A Minecraft Movie (2025) A Minecraft Movie was released on April 4, and it had a gigantic debut. It became the the No. 2 highest-grossing video game movie of all time with more than $950 million globally. Unsurprisingly, a sequel is now on the way for 2027. Domestic – $424,087,780 International – $536,300,000 Worldwide – $960,387,780 3: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie blasted off on April 1, and it's already nearing $900 million after a month in theaters. Domestic – $412,115,565 International – $529,088,000 Worldwide – $941,203,565 4: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released in December 2024 and became a fast success, zipping up to No. 2 all time for a video game movie. It's also just the second video game movie ever to exceed $200 million from the domestic market. Among other new additions, Keanu Reeves joined the film in the role of Shadow the Hedgehog. Domestic – $230,549,154 International – $232,000,000 Worldwide – $462,549,154 5: Pokemon Detective Pikachu (2019) Warner Bros. 2019 video game movie Pokemon: Detective Pikachu was a hit with critics and fans alike, and it did big business at the box office to rank as the second-highest grossing video game movie of all time worldwide. It featured the voice of Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu and a heartwarming and rollercoaster story involving Pikachu teaming up with a young man, Justice Smith, to find his father. Bill Nighy also starred in the film, which featured incredible CGI pocket monsters and some epic fight scenes, including a showdown with Mewtwo. Domestic – $144,174,568 International – $289,303,033 Worldwide – $449,762,638 6: Warcraft (2016) Legendary and Blizzard teamed up to make a Warcraft movie back in 2016, but development began much earlier and went through several changes before it was released. At one point, Spider-Man's Sam Raimi was attached to direct, but he dropped out due to the working conditions with Blizzard. Moon and Source Code director Duncan Jones, the son of David Bowie, eventually signed on to direct the fantasy film. It bombed in the US but did massive numbers internationally to pull in $439 million worldwide, putting it at the top of the charts. Jones said he had plans for a trilogy, but the poor box office performance in the US means that will likely never happen. Domestic – $47,365,290 International – $391,683,624 Worldwide – $439,048,914 7: Rampage (2018) Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson starred in 2018's Rampage, an adaptation of the classic video game in which The Rock plays a primatologist who works with a supersized gorilla to fight other massive monsters. Director Peyton Reed and The Rock previously worked together on the movies San Andreas and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Domestic – $101,028,233 International – $327,000,000 Worldwide – $428,028,233 8: Uncharted (2022) Sony's Uncharted film starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, blasted off in February 2022 to bigtime box office numbers. It had a huge $44 million opening weekend in the US, and has to date earned more than $400 million globally. That's good enough for Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman to call Uncharted Sony's next big franchise, suggesting a sequel may be on the way. Director Ruben Fleischer has said he's game for a sequel and has even outlined some of his ideas for a follow-up, including putting Uncharted 4's epic car chase set piece into a potential Uncharted 2. Domestic – $148,648,820 International – $258,492,438 Worldwide – $407,141,258 9: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) Sonic the Hedgehog 2 released in April 2022 and has become a quick success. It recently surpassed the 2020 original Sonic film to become the highest-grossing video game movie of all time in the US. Globally, it's not as high on the charts, but it's still performing well enough to become one of the highest-grossing video game movies ever. Unsurprisingly, plans are in motion for a Sonic movie cinematic universe , which will include Sonic 3 and a Knuckles TV series. Domestic -- $190,872,904 International -- $214,548,614 Worldwide -- $405,421,518 10: The Angry Birds Movie (2016) Rovio's Angry Birds is one of the best-known mobile games of all time, so it was no surprise that it became a movie. Sony Pictures produced the animated film, which boasted an all-star voice cast that featured Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Sean Penn, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Bill Hader, and Peter Dinklage. The screenplay was written by The Simpsons veteran Jon Vitti, and the film was directed by Disney animation veterans Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly. A sequel was released in 2019, but it performed considerably worse, bringing in about $148 million. Domestic – $107,509,366 International – $244,824,563 Worldwide – $352,333,929 11: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) Disney produced 2010's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, which starred Jake Gyllenhaal as Prince Dastan. The rest of the cast included Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Gemma Artertron, and Toby Kebbel. The movie, which is based on Ubisoft's popular series, was directed by Mike Newell, who previously directed Four Weddings and Funeral as well as Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Similar to Warcraft, it made the bulk of its money from foreign markets, pulling in $245.6 million, or 73% of its worldwide total ($336.4 million), from markets outside the US. Domestic – $90,759,676 International – $245,606,000 Worldwide – $336,365,676 12: Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) After controversies surrounding its character models being… not so good, the Sonic the Hedgehog came to the big screen in 2020 and was generally well-received and made a lot of money. The film features Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic, with Jim Carrey playing the evil Dr. Robotnik. The success of the film led Paramount to quickly greenlight a sequel, which comes to theaters in April, featuring Knuckles and Tails, in addition to the returning cast. Domestic – $148,974,665 International – $170,741,018 Worldwide – $319,715,683 13: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016) Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil movie series wrapped up with 2016's appropriately titled Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, which once again starred his partner, Mila Jovovich, in the lead role. In total, Anderson's Resident Evil films, which are inspired by Capcom's scary longrunning zombie video game series, have made more than $1 billion at the box office. Anderson and Jovovich stayed in business with Capcom after The Final Chapter, as they made the Monster Hunter movie in 2020. Domestic – $26,830,068 International – $285,412,558 Worldwide – $312,242,626 14: Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) The second Resident Evil movie to rank in the top 10 all-time highest-grossing video game movies, Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil: Afterlife, based on Capcom's video game series, was released in 2010. Anderson returned to direct the film after stepping away from the series to direct Alien vs. Predator and work on other projects. Mila Jovovich starred as Alice, with a cast that also included Kim Coates, Wentworth Miller, and Shawn Roberts. Domestic – $60,128,566 International – $240,099,518 Worldwide – $300,228,084 15. Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) 2023's Five Nights at Freddy's was a smash hit, earning an impressive $80 million for its opening weekend and going on to bring in more than $291 million globally. Domestic -- $137,275,620 International – $154,313,796 Worldwide – $291,589,416 16: Tomb Raider (2018) After multiple films starring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander took on the role of Lara Croft in the 2018 film from The Wave director Roar Uthaug. The film was partly inspired by Crystal Dynamics' 2013 reboot, telling an origin story for the character. Croft is trying to solve the mystery of her father's (Dominic West) disappearance. The film also starred Walton Goggins, Daniel Wu, and Kristin Scott Thomas. The movie made the bulk of its money ($216.4 million; 78.8%) from international markets, with just $58.25 million from the US. A sequel is now said to be in the works, but whether or not it ever gets made remains to be seen. Domestic – $58,250,803 International – $216,400,000 Worldwide – $274,650,803

A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Super Mario RPG, Star Fox for Switch 2, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and more. Check out our top picks for Sunday, May 10, below. DJI Mini 3 Drone for $379 DJI drones are well-known for being high-quality and expensive. Today, you can score a DJI Mini 3 (DJI RC) drone for $379.99, saving you 31% off MSRP. This drone packs in a 4K HDR camera, a 10km range, and up to 51 minutes of flight time. No registration is needed for this drone, meaning you can fly without any paperwork or remote ID. Save $20 Off Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for Switch 2 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launched late for Nintendo Switch 2, but SEGA delivered with a proper physical that's on the game card. Right now, you can save $20 off a physical copy of CrossWorlds for Switch 2 at Best Buy. If you haven't checked out SEGA's wild, collab-filled racer, now is a great time. Super Mario RPG for $34.73 Super Mario RPG is one of the best Mario games on Nintendo Switch, bringing back the beloved SNES classic in brilliant fashion. This adventure is a collaboration between Square Enix and Nintendo, following Mario, Bowser, Peach, and new friends on a journey to find the seven star pieces. In our 8/10 review , we wrote, "Super Mario RPG is considered a classic for a reason, and this faithful remake makes it easy for anyone who missed it in the SNES era to see why. Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray for $30 Amazon has the amazing Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray set on sale for $30 this weekend. This complete set contains all 26 episodes of the original anime series, plus both Evangelion:Death (True)2 and The End of Evangelion. If you've never had the chance to watch one of anime's best, this is the perfect opportunity to jump into the robot. 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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for $59.99 We're just a few weeks away from Yoshi and the Mysterious Book , and right now, you can save $10 off a physical copy at Walmart or Amazon. Nintendo recently announced that moving forward, physical games will be $10 more than digital games, so this deal sets you back to where physicals previously were. Suzume for $13.49 Suzume is the latest film from Makoto Shinkai, and it is certainly one to remember. This film follows Suzume on a journey across Japan who attempts to close doors that bring disasters to the land. If you're a fan of Your Name or Weathering With You, Suzume is an easy recommendation. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2) for $29.99 Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dropped on Switch 2 earlier this year, and today, you can score a copy for $29.99 from Walmart. This is the definitive version of the game, featuring Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade with all its enhancements from PS5 and Episode INTERmission, starring Yuffie Kisaragi. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to launch on Switch 2 in early June, so now is the time to catch up. Splatoon Raiders Up for Pre-Order Splatoon Raiders is officially due out this July, and pre-orders have now opened for the series' first single-player-focused game! In addition to physical Nintendo Switch 2 copies, three new Splatoon Raiders amiibo of Frye, Shiver, and Big Man are also set to release on July 23. Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

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After The Hobbit, Reality Fracture is the penultimate mainline set for 2026 before Star Trek drops in November. It's the culmination of what the in-universe story has been building to since Phyrexia: All Will Be One that sees longtime hero Jace Beleren take on a more villainous role. In a sort of What If? scenario, Jace creates the Echoverse, an alternate reality that sees iconic other characters, locations, and cards shift. This will be done through changing mechanics, but popular characters like Chandra will have their colors swapped to their opposite, like changing her from a red to a blue mage. Story details are still relatively mum, but fans can expect another big showdown among their favorite Planeswalkers when it's all said and done. Reality Fracture launches October 2, and the product lineup is available to preorder now . You can reserve the new Commander deck, Play booster box, and more. At the time of writing, you can reserve these cards at Amazon and Best Buy. But this isn't the only batch of new cards getting an October release. On that same date, five preconstructed Foundations Commander decks will also become available. There's a deck for one of each of the five colors of mana and they're designed to be very beginner friendly. These are available to preorder at Amazon for $30 each. I've broken each product available below, including the Foundations Commander decks. Play Booster Box (30 Packs) $164.70 | Releases October 2 Cracking packs is the quintessential way to expand your Magic card collection. With a Play Booster box, you'll get 30 packs. So you can just rip them all on your own or host a draft night or two with friends to get some good mileage out of them. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Reality Fracture Bundle (9 Packs) $58 | Releases October 2 Bundles are similar to booster boxes in that they're a great way to pad your collection of cardboard. Since they're smaller, they also make great gifts for anyone trying to get into Magic for the first time. Here's what's included: 9 Play Boosters 1 Traditional Foil Alternate Art Card 30 Basic Lands (15 Foil, 15 Nonfoil) 1 Spindown Life Counter 1 Card Storage Box 2 Reference Cards Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Multiverse Reforged Commander Deck $50 | Releases October 2 So far, Multiverse Reforged is the only preconstructed Commander deck available with Reality Fracture. That isn't unusual, especially this version of Jace is four colors, so there's sure to be plenty of card variety. Inside the box is: 100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck 2 Borderless Art Mythic Legendary Creatures 18 Never-Before-Seen Commander Cards 1 Deck Box 10 Double-Sided Tokens 1 Strategy Guide 1 Reference card Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Draft Night Kit (13 Packs) $90 | Releases October 2 If you're a big fan of Limited formats like booster draft but are short on time or a busy parent, the Draft Night kit is for you. These are designed for the Pick-Two Draft format, which doesn't take nearly as long to play as a traditional draft. You get everything you'll need for a 4-player pod, which includes: 12 Play Booster Packs 1 Collector Booster Pack 90 Basic Lands 10 Double-Sided Tokens Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Calling All Angels Foundations Commander Deck $30 | Releases October 2 Magic Foundations has always been the perfect way to introduce new and inexperienced players to the game. With the new collection of Foundations Commander decks, each of which represent one of the colors of mana in Magic, Commander-hopefuls now join the fray. Calling All Angels is a white mana-themed Angel deck that hits hard with Giada at the helm. In the box are: 100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck 1 Mythic Rare Legendary Creature in Traditional Foil 10 Double-Side Tokens 1 Deck Box 1 Strategy Guide 1 Reference Card Preorder at Amazon Keen Engineering Foundations Commander Deck $30 | Releases October 2 Keen Engineering is a mono-blue deck that focuses on artifact cards, featuring Sai as the Commander. As with any blue deck, you can expect to draw a ton of extra cards and use synergistic artifacts to forge a path to victory. You'll get: 100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck 1 Mythic Rare Legendary Creature in Traditional Foil 10 Double-Side Tokens 1 Deck Box 1 Strategy Guide 1 Reference Card Preorder at Amazon Wretched Ranks Foundations Commander Deck $30 | October 2 The black Commander deck sees the iconic Ghoulcaller Gisa summon her horde of the undead. This is the Foundations deck I'm most interested in, but if you like reanimating corpses and playing from the graveyard, this might be for you too. Like the other decks, you'll receive: 100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck 1 Mythic Rare Legendary Creature in Traditional Foil 10 Double-Side Tokens 1 Deck Box 1 Strategy Guide 1 Reference Card Preorder at Amazon Reign of Dragons Foundations Commander Deck $30 | Releases October 2 Dragons have been played a pivotal role in Magic's lore and history for decades, and the Reign of Dragons mono-red deck aims to capture that same feeling. With the gold-obsessed Lathliss leading the charge, red players can expect a hyper-aggro strategy right out of the box. Inside is: 100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck 1 Mythic Rare Legendary Creature in Traditional Foil 10 Double-Side Tokens 1 Deck Box 1 Strategy Guide 1 Reference Card Preorder at Amazon Tramplesaurus Rex Foundations Commander Deck $30 | Releases October 2 Dinosaurs as a creature type finally got mainline support with Ixalan, and since then have been a staple green creature type. Ghalta is easily one of the more popular Legendary Dinosaur cards, and as the deck's namesake implies you'll be taking out opponents in no time. As always, here's what's in the box: 100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck 1 Mythic Rare Legendary Creature in Traditional Foil 10 Double-Side Tokens 1 Deck Box 1 Strategy Guide 1 Reference Card Preorder at Amazon Foundations Commander Deck Bundle $150 | Releases October 2 If you're a Commander aficionado and love collecting every preconstructed Commander deck, Amazon is offering a five-deck bundle with all five Foundations Commander decks includes. You'll get one each of: Calling All Angels Keen Engineering Wretched Ranks Reign of Dragons Tramplesaurus Rex Preorder at Amazon

Leon S. Kennedy might be pushing 50 in the world of Resident Evil, but that doesn't seem to be slowing him down, if his action hero hijinks in this year's Resident Evil Requiem - including that motorcycle scene - are anything to go by. And Requiem game director Koshi Nakanishi reckons Leon would still make a compelling addition to the series as a 70-year-old. Read more

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In the wake of Saudi Arabia's leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts for $55 billion , gamers upset by the takeover are planning to protest the publisher's Redwood, California, headquarters on May 11 in cosplay. A movement known as the Players Alliance HQ has announced its intent to "raid" EA's headquarters on May 11 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. The goal is to denounce Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) buyout of the publisher, with cosplaying gamers planning to unravel a 50-foot scroll of over 70,000 petition signatures on the Madden football field at the center of the campus. There appears to be a whole performance involved in the protest as well, with gamers dressing in suits and top hats portraying the "corporate villains" behind the deal. Further, a giant health bar prop will slowly deplete as supporters digitally engage with the protest, and a loot-box demonstration will reveal a range of prizes like mass layoffs, studio closures, and aggressive monetization. According to the press release, Players Alliance HQ fears that, should the $55 billion deal go through (which would saddle EA with $20 billion in debt), the company could face pressure to cut jobs, replace employees with AI, and institute price hikes to recoup the losses of the buyout. Continue Reading at GameSpot

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Fallout 4 is a game that contains games. Little holotape games you can collect and give a go if you get bored of running around post-apocalyptic Boston. Well, a modder's now used that framework to get both the original Fallout and Morrowind running on the RPG's Pip-Boy and terminals, just in case you want the extra layer of firing up Fallout 4 next time you want to head for Vault 13 or Vvardenfell. Read more

There is no shortage of fantastic Pokemon merchandise to collect, including all the incredible number of cards in the Pokemon TCG. In continuing our celebration of Pokemon's 30th anniversary, we asked the IGN staff to share the rarest and coolest Pokemon merch and favorite Pokemon cards in their collections. Miranda Sanchez - Executive Editor, Guides My old desk at IGN's San Francisco office was known as "Pikachu Mountain." While most of my collection is of Pikachu plush and figures, I also enjoy special soft items of other Pokemon. My small collection of Pokemon washi tape and my Pikachu Pilot fountain pens are some of my secret favorites. While I've slowed down on collecting in recent years due to rising import costs and limited storage, I've made some exceptions for especially neat Pokemon merch. It's also been easier to get holiday and other plush from the official Pokemon Center US website as they've prioritized bringing more specialty plush lines. Aside from what's new, I've ammassed quite a few odd items that, while not entirely rare, remain as prized items in my collection. Mike Mamon - Syndication & Digital Specialist I realized I don't have much space for collecting anymore, so I've been very selective in what speaks to me the most. For Pokemon, the Blue Version is what started my whole fandom adventure. Blastoise is one of my favorites from the early days so I tend to gravitate towards them. Amir Rakib - Technical Producer I collected pokemon cards and figurines as a kid following my obsession with the TV show and Yellow Version for GBC. Chasing the elusive Mew and wanting Pikachu to follow me around defined my collecting interests. I would visit hobby and card stores after school, trade with friends, and make my parents stand in long lines with me for promos. After a few big moves, I was heartbroken to realize much of what I've collected as a kid up had been lost or sold. A few years ago, my mom was going through some old boxes and discovered some of my collectors items, including my original card binder! It reignited my interest in collecting as an adult. Despite all the figurines and miniatures littering my desk at IGN and at home, my passion remains in collecting mainly Pikachu and Mew cards and chasing some elusive White Whales (Lookin' at you Pikachu in the Grey Felt Hat). Kevin Cappiello - Sr. Producer, Branded Content My desk at the IGN office is covered with 90’s action figures, obscure trading cards, and retro video game memorabilia. Here are some items you might find on there: Mark Medina - Video Manager, Guides Collecting Pokémon cards was my absolute jam when I was younger. I started a paper route at age twelve, and looking back, I can't remember spending my earnings on anything else. As soon as we got paid, a friend and I would head straight to 7-Eleven to buy every pack we could afford—the purple packs were always my favorite. This was 1999–2000, so the cards were easy to find; the modern-day frenzy didn't exist yet. Today, the hobby seems to be all about hunting rare pulls for resale or unboxing them for YouTube views. Back then, we collected purely for the love of the game. I actually still have my original binder with all of the first 151! Nick Maillet - Producer I've been a fan of Pokemon ever since I first discovered it way back in Gen 1. Outside of those first sets from the TCG, I mostly try to collect some of the more obscure but cool stuff from those early days of Pokemon. Max Scoville - Senior Writer, Host & Producer I was crazy about Pokémon during Gen 1, and had my share of merch and collectibles. My fandom lapsed into a more casual appreciation since then (though I did get obsessed with Pokémon Black & White , because Garbodor is awesome.) Around five years ago, I had a kid, so wild Pokémon collectibles have been appearing in my house a lot more frequently these days. Bo Moore - Senior Manager, Tech Way back in the year 1999, I was heavily into everything Pokemon, including the TCG. I was more of a player than a collector – I played competitively in both weekly events at my local card shop, as well as in larger regional tournaments. I was good, too, at one point ranking in the top 10 in my state. (Admittedly, the scene was so small and new that it wasn't hard to rank if you played regularly and actually knew what you were doing.) All that said, I wasn't immune to the collecting side of the hobby, and put together a nearly complete collection of the original Base Set, which thankfully surivived the years in a binder at my mom's house. Most importantly, for Christmas that year I asked for a First Edition Charizard. It was the "Holy Grail" of Pokemon cards, even back then, and I somehow convinced my parents to buy one off of eBay for around $100. I grew up hearing stories about rare baseball cards being worth thousands of dollars, and figured the same could happen for Pokemon. It lived in a drawer for many years, during which I'd occasionally check in and see that yes, it had gone up in value, but was only ever worth a few hundred bucks. Well, the Covid-era boom certainly changed that, and my 12-year-old self was finally proven right. Jacob Kienlen - Senior Audience Dev Strategist I've been into Pokémon since I first started playing it on my Game Boy. It was one of the first things I was actually a fan of, and I watched every episode and collected as many trading cards as I could afford as a kid. Now as an adult I've played almost every Pokémon video game, but I have very little to show off after all these years and have given away almost all of my trading cards and game cartridges. The only actual merch I own is the new LEGO Eevee set that was just released in 2026. It has become one of my favorite things since I first built it and I felt the need to share it as a reminder that it's never too late to start collecting something you love. Alan Knight - Supervising Producer & Host, Branded Content I started playing Pokémon on my Game Boy Advance, so naturally Rayquaza is my favorite legendary of all time. Marhyan Franzen - Supervising Technical Producer This is my one and only Pokemon Card, its a promotional card from the Burger King promotion for the movie in 1999. It was gifted to me (in 4thgrade) because I reminded them of Jigglypuff. I have since grown up to be Psyduck, so I have a little waddling Psyduck that sits on my desk at work. Samuel Claiborn - Senior Manager, Content I collect one-off or unique items that weren't consumer goods or were so limited that they may as well not have been consumer goods. I make an exception for condition — sealed copies of games from decades ago are as rare as the press kits, autographs, and other one-of-a-kind things I seek out. Casey DeFreitas - Deputy Editor, Guides I’ve been casually collecting Pokemon anything, really, since stuff first became available. Though my parents insisted I give away the majority my Burger King Pokemon toy collection, I still have a lot from my childhood, including Pokemon cards all the way back from the base set. I never stopped collecting the cards, and have picked up packs as a “little treat” throughout my life, so I have a pretty cool collection. I’ve visited Pokemon Centers every time I’ve been to Japan, have brought home way too much stuff from the Pokemon World Championships since 2017, have a few pieces from BlackMilk’s Pokemon collab —I could go on. I could populate a Pokemon-exclusive seller’s booth at a con. Honestly I need to stop buying Pokemon stuff because of FOMO—good Pokemon merch isn’t so rare to find anymore! Looking for more fun features celebrating Pokemon's anniversary? Check out our list of The 30 Best Pokemon of All Time and our showcase of the 18 Pokemon You Probably Forgot Exist . If you've got a cherished Pokemon card or merch, be sure to tell us below in the comments! Miranda Sanchez is the executive editor of guides at IGN and a member of Unlocked . She's a big fan of stationery reading, and bouncing between forever games like Pokopia and Dota 2. You can sometimes find her on Bluesky .

KILL THE THINGS, BLOKE WITH NICE HAIR. Ok, Capcom, he'll kill the things in the new game mode your latest update adds to Resident Evil Requiem . YES, LEON MUST DIE FOREVER. Indeed, it's a name that's arguably a bit on the nose, but it certainly does the job. Read more

Resident Evil Requiem has a new game mode, which is out now for free for all those who have made it through the main story and want to keep flexing their survival muscles. Read more

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What're ya buyin'? As soon as you read or hear those words, you know exactly who I am talking about. It's the catchphrase spoken by Resident Evil 4 's mysterious Merchant, who Leon can get weapons and upgrades from as he battles his way through the Las Plagas-riddled villagers. Read more

Foundational RPG series Wizardry has, over forty years since helping to codify the roleplaying videogame, found itself torn between present-day custodians. Atari announced yesterday that they’d acquired the rights to the first five Wizardry games, as well as "their underlying IP," and said they’d be re-releasing those five on modern platforms. This morning, however, Japanese publishers Drecom – who bought Wizardry’s copyright and trademark rights in 2020 – tXeeted that contrary to certain reports on Atari’s acquisition, it was they who’d continue to own and manage the intellectual property in the future. Read more