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Fortnite will require Secure Boot, TPM, and IOMMU for tournaments

Epic Games has announced some new PC anti-cheat requirements for Fortnite for playing at tournaments. To be more precise, the game will now require PC players to enable Secure Boot, TPM, and IOMMU. Secure Boot is a safety feature found in most modern computers. When it’s turned on, it makes sure that only trusted programs … Continue reading Fortnite will require Secure Boot, TPM, and IOMMU for tournaments

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Helldivers Movie Lands November 2027 Release Date With Jason Momoa Set to Star

Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions have picked Aquaman actor Jason Momoa to star in their upcoming Helldivers movie.

As reported by Deadline and confirmed by Sony, the action film regular is now set to lead the adaptation of Arrowhead Game Studios’ popular video game franchise. With the casting update comes news that Sony is charging forward in hopes of dropping into theaters November 10, 2027.

Momoa made a name for himself as Khal Drogo in Season 1 of Game of Thrones and has transitioned to become a leading name since. In addition to playing Aquaman for the DC universe for some years, he also appeared in movies like 2021’s Dune and Fast X, while also serving as the lead for the Apple TV+ show, See. Gaming fans will also recognize him from his part in last year’s A Minecraft Movie. Details about how exactly his character fits into the Helldivers movie, however, are unclear.

Additional casting and plot details remain under lock and key for now, but we do know some of the creative team handling the project. As announced last December, Fast & Furious veteran Justin Lin has been tapped to direct the Helldivers movie. The Hollywood Reporter reported the same month that It and Annabelle writer Gary Dauberman penned the film’s script.

On the production side, we know that Hutch Parker is in the mix, with PlayStation Productions’ Asad Qizilbash also attached. Lin is also involved as a producer via his Perfect Storm Entertainment banner.

Sony announced its plans to deliver a Helldivers movie following the surprise success of Helldivers 2. The sequel, a third-person shooter that sees players group up and fight to defend Super Earth from giant bogs, cyborgs, and more, launched in February 2024 and became PlayStation’s fastest-selling game of all time.

As Sony locks down Momoa as its star and Lin as its director, it seems prep for the Helldivers movie is well underway. While we wait for its November 2027 release date, you can read up on the recent casting update for PlayStation's upcoming God of War show. You can also keep up with the latest Helldivers 2 update, which finally takes players to Cyberstan.

Photo by Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images.

Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).

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The Secretlab Presidents Day Sale Is Your Chance to Score a Great Deal on the Ultimate Gaming Chair

The Secretlab Presidents Sale has officially commenced and with it are a couple of different promotions that are running concurrently (some are stackable). For starters, you can save up to $139 off across Secretlab's lineup of Titan Evo gaming chairs and Magnus gaming desks, including themed editions from One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Star Wars, Demon Slayer, and more. Secretlab's highest-end gaming chair, the Titan Evo Nanogen, has also ben discounted.

In addition to these instant discounts, you can get extra tiered savings by hitting a certain order amount for each category. These should be stackable with the instant discounts, although some themes are excluded.

  • Extra $40 off Chair orders of $850+ with code "SLEV-MINCPRES26"
  • Extra $50 off Desk orders of $1,489+ with code: "SLEV-MINDPRES26"
  • $100 off all orders of $1,999+ with code: "SLEV-MINSWPRES26"

Finally, Secretlab's Genshin Impact themed gaming chairs gets some love of its own. The Ninguang and and Xiao inspired gaming chairs are on sale as well, to coincide with the Lantern Rite event that's going on right now in-game.

Save $50 off Secretlab Titan Evo gaming chairs

The Titan Evo is Secretlab's most iconic and best selling chair. Over 70 different styles are currently on sale, with prices ranging from $529 to $634 after a $50 off instant discount across the entire lineup. It's available in small, medium, and large sizes, which is great for smaller people because most gaming chairs sold here in the United States are huge. Discounted upholstery optioins include Neo Hybrid leatherette and SoftWeave Plus fabric.

Signature features include a solid steel frame with aluminum wheelbase, firm and supportive cold-cure foam upholstery, adjustable four-way lumbar system, full length backrest with 165 degrees of recline, full metal 4D armrests with magnetically attached PU cushions, and a memory foam headrest pillow. Check out our own glowing Titan Evo review.

Genshin Impact themed chairs see their first discount ever

Genshin Impact's annual Lantern Rite in-game event is going on right now, coinciding with the actual Chinese New Year, which lands on February 17. In celebration of the event, Secretlab has discounted two Genshin themed chairs inspired by Liyue characters: Xiao, an anemo adeptus, and Ningguang, the geo-wielding Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing (she's basically a royal). This is the first time a Genshin chair has gone on sale, so if you're a Hoyoverse superfan, don't miss it.

Secretlab's flagship Titan Evo Nanogen is also on sale

The Titan Evo Nanogen Edition is Secretlab's highest end chair and is rarely discounted. It normally sells for $799 at Secretlab direct, but both the white and black colors have been discounted by $50 during the Presidents Day Sale. If your budget can accomodate it, this is the best gaming chair. In our recent Titan Evo Nanogen Edition review, Chris Coke wrote that "the Secretlab Titan Evo Nanogen Edition deserves every bit of the overwhelming praise I’ve given... The Titan Evo Nanogen Edition is class-leading, and is hands-down the most comfortable gaming chair I’ve ever used."

Sadly, Titan Evo Pokemon Edition preorders aren't discounted

Secretlab's recently announced lineup of Pokémon gaming chairs is, not surprisingly, still listed at full price. Even so, these chairs are so cool that they're worth a mention. These chairs showcase one of three iconic Pokémon - Gengar, Pikachu, and Eevee - with ostentatious use of color, patterns, and figures. My personal favorite is the Eevee edition, with its detailed embossing of Eevee's myriad evolutions; it also seems to be the top seller, since it's already on its third wave of preorders.

Unusual for a collab, Secretlab opted to go with its Softweave Plus fabric instead of leatherette, and I for one am happy with that decision. Fabric ages more gracefully, feels softer, and doesn't stick to your sweaty skin on hot days.

Save $30 off the Titan Evo recliner add-on (it's worth it)

Also on sale for the first time, Secretlab's new recliner add-on is $30 off for Christmas. This is a nice upgrade for anyone who already owns the Titan Evo chair. In our recliner add-on review, Chris Coke wrote that "while both comfort and value are subjective things, the recliner is able to take the Titan Evo and transform it from one of the best racing style gaming chairs to standing head and shoulders above the competition at its price point."

Secretlab Magnus deals are also on sale, including Genshin

Not only are the Magnus and Magnus Pro discounted for Presidents Day, you also get the desk mat topper (your choice of style) free of charge. The Magnus is a traditional fixed-frame gaming desk while the Magnus Pro ups the ante with practical electric sit-stand functionality. Both desks feature a metal desktop surface, solid steel frame, and clever cable management, but the Magnus Pro has some unique features including a power cable that runs internally inside one of the telescoping legs and an in-line control panel. Check out our Magnus Pr0 review review for hands-on impressions.

Secretlab has the best "racing-style" gaming chairs

It's no secret that we love our Secretlab gaming chairs. Three of the eight chairs in our best gaming chair roundup are Secretlab models. Of all the gaming chairs we covered in our "Budget to Best" roundup video earlier this year, my colleague Akeem Lawanson considered the Secretlab Titan Evo to be the most comfortable. No good chair comes cheap and Secretlab chairs definitely cost a premium, but we think the craftsmanship, materials, and customizability are worth it.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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James Van Der Beek of Dawson’s Creek Fame Has Died

Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as the title character on The WB teen drama Dawson's Creek, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 48.

His passing was confirmed by his family on his Instagram page with the following message:

"Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend."

The actor had been battling colorectal cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2023 and made public in 2024. He's survived by his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek and their children Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Jeremiah.

Van Der Beek started acting professionally on stage Off-Broadway while he was still in high school, but he achieved fame when series creator Kevin Williamson cast him in Dawson’s Creek in 1997. The show would run for six seasons and also launch the careers of Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and Joshua Jackson.

He also appeared in films such as Varsity Blues, Texas Rangers, The Rules of Attraction, and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, as well as other TV series including One Tree Hill and, more recently, CSI: Cyber, Dancing With the Stars, and The Masked Singer.

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DC K.O. Delivers the First Crossover Between the DC Universe and Absolute Universe

DC K.O. is the latest epic crossover dominating the DC Universe. This storyline brings together dozens of heroes and villains to take part in a martial arts death tournament. The ultimate winner will be crowned King Omega and granted the power to battle the almighty Darkseid. And with the release of DC K.O. #4, we now know the identity of King Omega.

But that's arguably not the biggest development in DC K.O. #4. This issue is also notable for featuring the first real crossover between the regular DC Universe and the Absolute Universe. What happens when Batman fights Absolute Batman? And who is King Omega in the end? Read on to learn more, but beware of full spoilers for DC K.O. #4 ahead!

Issue #4 opens with only four combatants left standing - Superman, Lex Luthor, Wonder Woman, and Joker. Their opponents this time are the Absolute Universe versions of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, along with a Darkseid-possessed Booster Gold. Darkseid has brainwashed the Absolute heroes to be his personal fighting force, and they waste no time in bringing the pain.

Joker is so taken aback by Absolute Batman that he immediately defects and offers to become Darkseid's fourth horseman. However, that betrayal is quickly canceled out when the regular Batman returns to the battlefield following his surprise defeat in DC K.O. #1. Thanks to the events of the tie-in series DC K.O.: Knightfight, Batman is granted a second chance to fight. The Dark Knight impales Joker just as the Clown Prince of Crime did to him. That leaves the two versions of the DC Trinity to battle it out, while Luthor bides his time.

The battle doesn't go well for Prime Earth's champions. Between their relative youth, their more unpredictable powers, and their Darkseid-fueled rage, the Absolute heroes quickly dominate the fight. Absolute Batman even manages to gore Superman like a bull by donning a pair of Kryptonite ear tips.

But Superman finally turns the tide when he summons all his might and punches Darkseid right out of Booster Gold. The villain's influence over the Absolute heroes is immediately severed. Darkseid finally emerges in his true, godly form, and the united heroes of the two DC Universes prepare to finish the fight.

Sadly, this new alliance proves painfully short-lived. Darkseid is a mighty opponent on the best of days, and in his new, powered-up form, he makes quick work of the two Trinities. One blast of his Omega Sanction is enough to vaporize Absolute Superman and both versions of Batman and Wonder Woman. Only Superman and Luthor are left standing.

Superman entreats his nemesis to join forces and finally bring an end to Darkseid's reign. But Luthor remembers something Superman has forgotten - only King Omega is strong enough to take on Darkseid, and there can be only one King Omega. He unleashes the final burst of energy from his power armor and kills Superman.

And with that, the DC K.O. tournament has a winner. It's fitting that Luthor would emerge as the king of the hill, given that he previously told Superman that the real source of his hatred for him is that Superman doesn't do enough with his power to help humanity. Now that Luthor has attained ultimate power, he has the chance to prove he can do better. Assuming he can survive his final battle with Darkseid in DC K.O. #5, that is.

Issue #4 ends with an epilogue showing the future of a Darkseid-dominated DC Universe. Darkseid's minion Saturn Girl helps her master kidnap and enslave the Absolute heroes. As a reward, she's given the chance to peer into Darkseid's mind. She's sees a void of nothingness spanning all of eternity, but she's also surprised to glimpse one small pocket of creation amid that endless void. Inside that pocket is none other than the Time Trapper, the evolved, intelligent version of Doomsday who helped orchestrate the tournament before being betrayed by Booster Gold. It seems that character still has a part to play in this conflict. Could the final battle actually be Lex Luthor and Doomsday vs. Darkseid? We'll find out in March when DC K.O. #5 hits the stands.

Absolute Batman Vol. 2: Abomination

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Super7 Debuts Stylish New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Toy Fair 2026

Toy Fair 2026 is just around the corner, meaning a lot of companies are gearing up to reveal new toys and figures hitting shelves in 2026 and beyond. IGN can offer an exclusive first look at the newest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles offerings from Super7.

Check out the slideshow gallery below for a closer look at Super7's newest TMNT Ultimates and Reaction+ figures:

With the TMNT Ultimates line, Super7 has shifted from releasing figures inspired by the classic '80s TMNT toys to focusing on the 2003 animated series. Fans can expect three new 7-inch-scale figures in the next Ultimates wave - Raphael (Road Gear), April O'Neil, and Hun. All three figures are designed to be compatible with a Shell Cycle vehicle and will come with interchangeable helmeted heads.

The TMNT Ultimates figures are priced at $65 each, while the Shell Cycle is $150.

On the Reaction+ front, this marks the first time Super7 will include the TMNT franchise in that long-running line of retro-style figures. Like all Reaction+ figures, these toys are similar in size and style to classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero figures and feature similar O-ring construction. The figures are inspired by the 1987 animated series, with this first wave including Raphael, Donatello, Shredder, and a Foot Ninja.

The TMNT Reaction+ figures are priced at $25 each.

Stay tuned to IGN in the coming days for more Toy Fair 2026 coverage. Until then, check out Mondo's latest X-Men: The Animated Series figure and Hasbro's new Marvel Legends reveals.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on BlueSky.

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Crunchyroll Confirms Streaming Release Window for Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc

Crunchyroll has revealed that Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc will arrive on the anime streaming service this spring. In the announcement, Crunchyroll notes that the streaming release will be accompanied by “a range of subs and subs,” but does not confirm specific languages.

While not exactly a concrete release date, the streaming window is relatively soon, offering a boon to fans who didn’t catch one of last year’s biggest anime movies in theaters.

The Chainsaw Man movie was originally released in Japan last September, where it quickly climbed and proceeded to hold on to the #1 spot at the box office for over a full month. The movie's popularity continued to grow after expanding to North American theaters in mid-October, leading to a global box office haul of over $162 million.

This success is one of many that contributed to a record-breaking year at the Japanese box office; according to The Hollywood Reporter, theaters saw a 32% increase in revenue over the course of the year. Another notable release contributing to the box office excitement was Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which, as of early 2026, is the highest grossing Japanese movie of all time (and a Golden Globes nominee).

In the world of anime movies, this is a relatively quick turnaround for a streaming release, likely a product of the film’s theatrical success. The Chainsaw Man movie also ended up being Letterboxd’s highest user-rated film of 2025, with IGN’s own review highlighting plenty of action as well as "a compelling and hauntingly beautiful romance."

For now, Chainsaw Man -The Movie: Reze Arc is only available to purchase digitally through services like Prime Video. Crunchyroll, which recently increased prices and removed free streaming support, asked fans to “stay tuned for more details for an exact release date, time and languages.” No information has been revealed about a physical release, but it would be reasonable to anticipate one under the Crunchyroll banner.

The first and only Chainsaw Man movie so far is a direct sequel to the anime’s first season, which we gave a solid 9/10. Season 2 is currently in development, and is expected to pick up right after the movie's conclusion with the Assassin’s Arc from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original manga. No release window has been announced.

Blythe (she/her) is an Audience Development Coordinator at IGN who, when she isn't following streaming news, spends way too much time in character customization screens and tracking down collectibles.

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'Why Is AI Helping Me Write a Song or Tell a Story?' Pirates of the Caribbean Director Slams AI Use for What We 'Need to Be Human'

Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski has railed against the addition of AI tools into creative processes, as he prepares to launch a new sci-fi comedy featuring a rogue artificial intelligence as its villain.

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die arrives in theaters this Friday, February 13 as Verbinski's first movie in eight years. Sam Rockwell stars as a time traveller who seeks help in the present day from a group of quirky diner customers, in order to stop an AI threat in the future.

Discussing the movie's AI villain character with The Hollywood Reporter, Verbinski said he wanted to create an adversary that wasn't "HAL 9000 or Skynet" but an AI that was worse because "it wants you to like it" — similar to the wave of seemingly-helpful AI bots and tools being injected into everyday apps and software today.

"So much of what AI has initially been focused on is how to keep us engaged. What do we buy? What do we consume? More importantly, what do we hate?" Verbinski said. "We're writing our worst attributes into its source code, and it's generating so much stuff back into the internet that it's starting to drink its own piss."

Verbinski said he'd been in meetings with movie executives where he's been told the future of film-making is using AI to make movies for cheaper, and as a "tool" he should use. "They're very fast," he said of discussions where this topic has come up.

"Why is AI helping me write a song or tell a story?" he continued. "I don't want it to breathe or f*** for me; I want it to solve cancer. Send some shit through a black hole; do something that we can't do. Or dig a ditch; do the shit we don't want to do. Why is it coming after the stuff that we essentially need to do to be human beings?"

Verbinski's comments echo the similar — if rather more succint — verdict on generative AI from Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Knives Out director Rian Johnson. "F*** AI," Johnson said recently. "It's something that's making everything worse in every single way."

In September 2025, the SAG-AFTRA actors' union issued a strongly worded statement in response to the emergence of Tilly Norwood, the AI-generated "actress" that has enraged Hollywood. In December last year, Disney invested $1 billion in OpenAI and agreed to let the algorithm legally create content using 200 of its most beloved characters. Meanwhile, in the background, the $82.7 billion sale of Warner Bros. to Netflix rumbles on, as one recent report suggested that Netflix valued Warner Bros. so highly because it wanted to use the century-old company's intellectual properties within its own generative AI content in future.

Image credit: Eric Charbonneau/Briarcliff Entertainment via Getty Images

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

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The Upcoming Mummy Sequel Starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Gets an Official Release Date

Mummy fans, you’ve got a lot going for you right now. Lee Cronin’s take is dropping trailers and visuals left and right, and the film is set to be released in just over two months. On top of that, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning for a sequel to the beloved 1999 adventure film — and we now have a release date for that project.

According to the official release calendar for Universal Pictures, the fourth installment in The Mummy franchise — which currently has no official title just yet — will hit theaters on May 19, 2028. It’s a ways away, for sure, but at least there’s a date on the books!

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, two of the members of the directorial collective and production company Radio Silence, will serve as directors on the project. By now, you know these guys well; they’ve directed two of the three most recent Scream sequels, both 5 and 6, and both Ready or Not and its sequel film, which is hitting theaters at the end of next month. They also made one of the best V/H/S segments to date, the finale segment of the original film titled “10/31/98.”

David Coggeshall, the writer behind Orphan: First Kill, will write the script for the upcoming Mummy sequel film — and it seems as though the plot of the next movie will be fulfilling a dream for Fraser himself.

"The one I wanted to make is forthcoming," he explained to The Associated Press back in November. "And I've been waiting 20 years for this call. Sometimes it was loud, sometimes it was a faint telegraph. Now? It's time to give the fans what they want."

"The one I wanted to make was never made," he also noted, revealing of the third installment, Tomb of the Dragon Emperor: "the third one was a model of… how can I say this to the AP reporter? NBC had the rights to broadcast the Olympics that year. So they put two together and we went to China."

After The Mummy was released in 1999, the first sequel titled The Mummy Returns debuted two years later in 2001. The third film premiered in 2008, though Weisz did not return for it and was replaced by Maria Bello. Thankfully, though, she’s back and it's hoped she and Fraser will bring the heart and charm of the original right back to this beloved franchise… in 2028, that is.

Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.

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