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Patapon 1+2 Replay Brings Classic PlayStation Games to PC and Nintendo Switch This Summer

March 27, 2025 Ogghy Filed Under: ENTERTAINMENT, IGN

Cult-classic rhythm strategy bundle Patapon 1+2 Replay is bringing two beloved PSP games to PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 (PS5) July 11.

The two-pack remaster was revealed during today’s March 2025 Nintendo Direct alongside gameplay and its summer launch plan. It’s a move that finally allows two hidden-gem PlayStation games from the mid-2000s to stomp onto non-PlayStation platforms for the first time while updating them for PS5 players, too.

“Having lived in the desolate frontier for years, the Patapon tribe was driven from their home by the Zigoton army,” an official description from new publisher Bandai Namco said.

“This drove them to become fierce warrior spirits that can only be commanded by the beat of the war drum, played by the Mighty One (the player). Their wait has finally come to an end as the drums of war are heard once again by the Almighty’s return to guide the Patapon tribe through their adventures to fight against challenging enemies and return them to their homeland.”

Patapon 1+2 Replay seems to come with a few upgrades not seen in the 2017 PS4 remasters. Bandai Namco specifically lists upgraded graphics as one of the more noticeable additions, though returning Almighty will also notice added Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty modes, as well as timing adjustment and constant command display options. While Patapon 1+2 Replay aims to bring the classic 2007 and 2008 titles to players better than ever, there’s no sign of the PSP’s 2011 title, Patapon 3.

Patapon may not be one of PlayStation’s more recognizable franchises, but it’s still a name that has been associated with the brand for nearly 20 years. It’s unclear why or how it’s leaping other platforms now or if the series will continue to blossom with any new entries in the future. There’s also been no mention of a potential Xbox version, so it’s best to expect Patapon 1+2 Replay on PC, Switch, and PS5 to be where things end for now.

For more on today’s news, you can catch up with everything else revealed during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct here.

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor 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).

Nintendo Switch 2 Image in the Nintendo Today! App Confirms Mystery Joy-Con Button Is Indeed the C Button

March 27, 2025 Ogghy Filed Under: ENTERTAINMENT, IGN

Nintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2’s mysterious new Joy-Con button is indeed the C button, as had been rumored.

Confirmation comes from the just announced and released Nintendo Today! app, whose App Store and Google Play store listings include an image that, when looked at closely, reveals the C on the button.

The new button was revealed alongside the Switch 2 earlier this year, but at the time images of the new Joy-Con did not include a letter on the button. Prior reports indicated it was called the “C” button, and so it has proved.

There’s a great deal of speculation about this button. Some suggest it may relate to “casting” the Switch 2 to a TV wirelessly, or screen sharing of some kind. Others have wondered whether it’s the button to press in order to change the Joy-Con’s functionality, for example into mouse mode. There’s also speculation that the button may relate to new group or voice chat functionality.

Nintendo has announced a Switch 2 Direct for April 2, so hopefully we’ll find out more then. Until then, here’s what we know for sure:

  • Nintendo Switch 2 is out in 2025, probably not before June though if the hands-on event schedule is anything to go by.
  • Nintendo Switch 2 is larger than the original Switch, with larger Joy-Con that look like they can be used as a mouse.
  • There are two USB-C ports on Nintendo Switch 2, one at the top and the other at the bottom. The original Nintendo Switch had one.
  • The Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible, and the reveal video confirms the Switch 2 plays both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, as well as Switch 2 exclusive games. Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, however.
  • There’s a new Mario Kart game for Nintendo Switch 2.

Meanwhile, Nintendo just hosted a Direct focused on the original Switch (here’s everything announced). It was during this show that the Nintendo Today! App was announced.

Video game legend Shigeru Miyamoto spilled the beans on the company’s latest news push as a last-minute stinger during the showcase. This all-in-one phone application comes with a variety of perks for die-hard Nintendo fans to be aware of.

This hub for all things Nintendo serves as a daily calendar and news machine to drip feed information directly to players as it happens. Miyamoto used the example that, after the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct premieres next week, fans will be able to log into the Nintendo Today app to catch all of the updates, with more news arriving “daily” from there.

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

This Stylish Anker 10K mAh Power Bank is Just £7 at Amazon UK Today

March 27, 2025 Ogghy Filed Under: ENTERTAINMENT, IGN

Power banks are more essential than ever, but the higher prices for reliable brands can always be off-putting, making this £6.99 deal on the Anker 313 with its 10000 mAh one of the biggest steals I’ve seen in the Amazon Spring Sale so far.

Originally £22.99, you also need to apply a 50% voucher coupon available until March 31. With its decent features and high-quality design, you’ll regret missing out on this one if you’re in need of a portable charger.

Depending on your exact device-charging needs, a power bank needs to be either bulky to hold multiple charges or modest for easy portability. The Anker 313 looks to offer the best of both worlds by packing a slimline design that doesn’t skimp out on power with its 10000 mAh capacity.

Anker also offers charging versatility with the 313’s inclusion of its exclusive PowerIQ & VoltageBoost technologies. While one delivers 12W charges, the other becomes optimal for low-power devices with a trickle-down mode, both making sure whatever you hook up receives the ideal charge without overloading.

While also built to last, the Anker 313 also boasts a comfort grip at the back, so when you’re charging your phone on the go, you can take both out of your pocket and use your device on the go without worry of slips.

The £6.99 you can pay is for the USB-C-only model. However, for £8 more, you can also buy the Anker 313 with a USB-C input and output at £14.99.

With 17% knocked off from £17.99 as part of Amazon’s Spring Deals Day sale, you can make use of the extra output slot to charge both the Anker 313 and a device hooked up to it simultaneously.

There’s sadly no 50% voucher for this one, but it’s still a solid go-to if you’re the type who looks to have multiple devices charged and ready to go in a quick amount of time.

Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.

The Stunning Lord of the Rings LEGO Model of Barad-Dûr is £60 Off Today at Amazon UK

March 27, 2025 Ogghy Filed Under: ENTERTAINMENT, IGN

Instead of going all the way to Mordor, bring its coolest part right in your living room by building a LEGO Lord of the Rings model of Sauron’s central stronghold, Barad-dûr—now £339.99 thanks to a £60 price slash at the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale.

Made up of 5471 pieces, this makes for a detailed replica of Sauron’s signature fortress, where his giant, fearsome orange eye rests on top. Position it so it the Eye of Sauron can gaze at any who enter the room, be it elves, Hobbits, your Aunt Sheryl, or the puppy you and your partner just bought.

That £339.99 price tag doesn’t just go toward a plain black and grey tower either. As you put together this beast of a LEGO set, you’ll also assemble a variety of detailed features in this stronghold—like throne room fit for a dark lord, a weapons room, forge, and even a prison.

To populate this epic stack of bricks, the Barad-dûr model LEGO set also includes ten Lord of the Rings minifigures. These include favourite characters like Frodo, Sam, Gollum, Gothmog, the Mouth of Sauron, and even an Orc. There’s even one of Sauron himself clad in this iconic black armour, along with added accessories like helmets, his mace, light of Eärendil, and the One Ring.

For those looking to expand their LEGO collection of Middle Earth memorabilia even further, the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale has also knocked £64.50 off the very scenic Rivendell set, which packs its own special lot of features and minifigures of beloved characters.

Although not on sale at the time of writing, Amazon is also selling two LEGO BrickHeadz sets: one of Gandalf the Grey & the Balrog for £35.77 and Frodo & Gollum for £25.99. If you want your Lord of the Rings LEGO collection to be a bit more character-focused, these make for adorably brilliant additions.

Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.

A Working Man Review

March 27, 2025 Ogghy Filed Under: ENTERTAINMENT, IGN

“At best this could be a Jason Statham movie,” reads a two-star Goodreads review of Levon’s Trade, the first of 12 novels following the exploits of Royal Marines commando-turned-construction worker-turned-vigilante Levon Cade. Well, congratulations to that clairvoyant user, because Levon’s Trade has now become the Jason Statham vehicle A Working Man – though the word “best” doesn’t belong anywhere in the conversation about it. The British action star can do, and has done, much better than this raggedy and aesthetically unpleasing adaptation, a lousy extension of his creative partnership with The Beekeeper director David Ayer (who performs the same role here) and his fellow Expendable Sylvester Stallone (who co-wrote the script with Ayer).

It starts off well enough, with Levon demonstrating his unique skillset on some nameless thugs trying to rough up one of his construction co-workers. He swiftly deals with them by throwing a bucket of nails, a bag of cement, and a fair few punches – choreography that makes fun use of the tools around him. But the fights grow excruciatingly dull from there. After Jenny (Arianna Riva), the teenage daughter of his boss, Joe (Michael Peña), is kidnapped, Levon investigates her disappearance, a quest that puts him in the unimaginatively depicted crosshairs of a one-dimensional drug-dealing biker gang, cartoonish human traffickers, and a Russian mafia brotherhood seemingly ripped off from the John Wick franchise.

The later parts of A Working Man lack thrills because there’s never any sense that Levon is genuinely in danger. He’s so superhumanly efficient and deadly, he makes easy work of every goon who squares up to him. Even Dutch (Chidi Ajufo), a drug baron and fellow former marine who spends most of his time sitting on a ridiculous chrome throne in the back of a biker bar, lasts about five seconds against our hero.

But it’s mostly over-zealous editing and tight framing of the gritty, unflatteringly colored images on screen that do Statham a disservice. He battles bad guys in the back of a van and Dutch’s bar without any of the visual finesse, thrilling use of space, or playfulness that we’ve seen in his past films like War, or in the Transporter and Fast and Furious franchises. A Working Man is very bash, bash, bash, break, break, break – copy-and-paste choreography that only grows lazier across a 116-minute runtime. That tediousness even sucks the life out of the operatic setup for Levon’s climactic confrontation with the bad guys, which takes place in an old house fit for a Meat Loaf video (complete with a piano on which Jenny, in one heavy-handed scene shoehorned between fight sequences, performs Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata). This should be the staging ground for some over-the-top entertainment, but sadly it’s not.

For all the ass-kicking qualifications Ayer and Stallone bring to a character like Levon (only to squander them), they’re not entirely equipped to deal with what makes him tick. Whatever he got up to in his previous 22 years of military service left Levon with untreated PTSD and violent rage, a mental-health issue that’s never really made clear in Statham’s drier-than-usual performance. It is used against him in a battle over custody of his daughter, Merry (Isla Gie), though. Levon’s wife’s offscreen death by suicide makes room for this threadbare subplot; “she battled depression” is all the explanation given. The bland direction of a scene where Merry tells her dad, “I’m mad at mama for dying,” offers zero emotional depth nor room exploration as the story progresses, typical of A Working Man’s laughable attempts to fill out its characters.

It’s also emblematic of the unintentional knee-slappers that clutter Stallone and Ayer’s script. “I don’t trust people, I trust biology,” Levon tells a drug-dealing bartender at one point. (Your guess as to what that means is as good as mine.) Stranger Things’ David Harbour makes an appearance as one of Levon’s former military comrades; after reflecting on how he’s still alive thanks to Levon, Statham comes in with a flat delivery of “I’m sorry I couldn’t save your eyes.” You’ll be forgiven for rolling yours.

A Working Man tops off its feeble fights, clumsy dialogue, and caricatured villains with some pretty outlandish costume choices. Peña seems to wear the same shirt and tie in all of his scenes, while Jenny and her college gal pals dress like middle-aged paralegals for a night out. (Has anyone involved with this movie met Gen Z?) Then there are the flamboyant tracksuits a pair of Russian mobsterswear for a joke that never lands, and the cheap-looking goth attire of the henchmen. It’s an ill-conceived world where everyone looks like guests at a fancy dress party no one quite understands the theme of.

VERDICT:

Score: 3

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Arrow’s Marc Guggenheim Makes His Comixology Debut With The Adventures of Ulysses Monarch

March 27, 2025 Ogghy Filed Under: ENTERTAINMENT, IGN

WonderCon 2025 is upon us, meaning convention season is back again. Comixology is kicking off the show by revealing the next four books joining the ever-growing Comixology Originals library. That includes a new series written by Arrow executive producer Marc Guggenheim, The Adventures of Ulysses Monarch.

IGN can exclusively reveal cover art and early details for all for of these new books. Read on to learn more.

Alienated

Written, Colored and Lettered by Taki Soma

Art by John Broglia

Cover art by Michael Avon Oeming

The time has come. The world wakes one morning to the news of alien contact. Finally. But they are all dead…except for one. What does it want, why did they arrive, and why did they all perish? When TJ, a retired teacher, and his grandkids come in contact with the alien they are determined to protect it and find some answers.

Length: 6 issues

Release Date: April 8

The Adventures of Ulysses Monarch

Written by Marc Guggenheim

Art by Harvey Tolibao

Colors by Mark Englert

Letters by Diego Sanches

Cover by Harvey Tolibao with colors by Kevin Tolibao

The Year 3026. Adventurer and archeologist Ulysses Monarch searches for rare artifacts left by an ancient civilization.

Length: 5 issues

Release Date: April 29

Edgeworld: Season 3

Written by Chuck Austen

Art by Chuck Austen and Patrick Olliffe

Colors by Lee Loughridge

Letters by Chuck Austen and Jodi Wynne

Covers by Chuck Austen and Patrick Olliffe

Following the events of the last season, Edgeworld continues for an intense third and final season featuring a rich and complex world of characters and stories. An edgy, potent adventure that’s part science fiction, part detective series, part western, Edgeworld is a unique blend of energy, comedy and darkness.

Length: 5 issues

Release Date: May 13

Outer Lands

Written by Matthew Arnold

Art by Davide Gianfelice

Cover by Jock

When a young prince living in an Ancient Grecian world is exiled to a prison isle to keep him from assuming the throne, he unintentionally discovers a massive global conspiracy in this science-fiction fantasy mash-up.

Length: Original graphic novel

Release Date: July 29

Like all Comixology Originals titles, these books will be free to read for subscribers of Comixology Unlimited and Kindle Unlimited, as well as available for a la carte purchase.

For those interested in learning more about these and other upcoming titles (like the recently announced sci-fi graphic novel Major Thomás), Comixology will be holding a WonderCon panel called “Comixology Originals: Lights, Camera…Comics!” The panel will be held on Saturday, March 29 from 3-4pm PT in Room: 213CD. Panelists include Austen, writer/producer Matthew Arnold, and The Lycan co-creator Thomas Jane.

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

Homecoming: Equinox Is a Half-Cozy Horseback-Riding MMO, and Half Occult Mystery

March 27, 2025 Ogghy Filed Under: ENTERTAINMENT, IGN

We bet you didn’t have a game like this on your BINGO card for this week. Blue Scarab (made up former Helldivers 2, Battlefield, World of Warcraft, and Star Stable developers) has announced Equinox: Homecoming, the trailer for which (you can watch it above) will take you on quite a ride (no pun intended). It’s in development for PC.

So what is it? As the team at describes it, “Equinox is an open-world MMORPG for fans of murder mysteries, cozy escapism, and horses! Saddle up and charge into a mysterious adventure. Every trail leads to wonder and intrigue while uncovering an occult murder mystery.” The first screenshots are in the gallery below.

“We’re very excited to see what people make of Equinox. We’ve had faith throughout development that there is an audience out there for different and interesting experiences,” said Craig Morrison, the Studio Creative Director. “Yes, there is definitely a risk, but we’re in a position where we can take this shot and try to provide players with a truly unique world and story.”

Yes, there are cozy woods beautifully scenic hillsides to peacefully ride through, but there’s also the mystery of the sudden disappearance of your mother that needs to be solved. You’ll bond with your horse and with your friends as you uncover the occultish mystery. Wishlist Equinox: Homecoming on Steam if you’re interested.

Ryan McCaffrey is IGN’s executive editor of previews and host of both IGN’s weekly Xbox show, Podcast Unlocked, as well as our monthly(-ish) interview show, IGN Unfiltered. He’s a North Jersey guy, so it’s “Taylor ham,” not “pork roll.” Debate it with him on Twitter at @DMC_Ryan.

Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Start April 2, According to Best Buy

March 27, 2025 Ogghy Filed Under: ENTERTAINMENT, IGN

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start on the same day as the Switch 2 Direct, April 2, according to an official blog post recently released by Best Buy Canada.

The blog post is a comprehensive guide on how to pre-order the Switch 2, and states: “Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open on April 2nd at Best Buy Canada.”

It’s yet to be confirmed if it’s just Best Buy Canada commencing pre-orders on April 2, or whether other major retailers will follow suit.

Best Buy’s Switch 2 page for the U.S. is yet to have any mention of a pre-order start date, but it does allow users to sign up to be notified of news on pre-orders.

Switch 2 was revealed near the start of the year, with a short trailer from Nintendo confirming the new hardware alongside a brand new Mario Kart game, and closed with confirmation of a Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2.

Nintendo has also recently announced a Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch. The direct is set for 7 am PT today, March 27, and will feature around 30 minutes of upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch.

There was also a familiar reminder from Nintendo that there will be no updates about Nintendo Switch 2 during the March 27 presentation. Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct is currently set for 6 am PT on April 2.

Nintendo is also hosting various fan events in the days following the Direct next week. North American locations will include New York from April 4 to 6, Los Angeles from April 11 to 13, Dallas from April 25 to 27, and Toronto from April 25 to 27.

European locations include Paris from April 4 to 6, London from April 11 to 13, Milan from April 25 to 27, Berlin from April 25 to 27, Madrid from May 9 to May 11, and Amsterdam from May 9 to 11. Nintendo is also visiting Melbourne from May 10 to 11, Tokyo from April 26 to 27, and Seoul from May 31 to June 1.

Switch 2 Preorders: How to Buy

Here are some additional tips from IGN’s Deals team, who are actively tracking Switch 2 pre-order news 24/7, to help ensure you can secure your pre-order ASAP.

  • Follow IGN and IGNDeals on social media platforms like Bluesky. We’ll keep you updated on preorders for the console, games, accessories, and more.
  • Keep an eye on major retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
  • Email notifications from retailers like Best Buy can be slow to send out, so consider exploring alternative notifications from outlets like IGN during the Nintendo Direct on April 2.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile Review

March 27, 2025 Ogghy Filed Under: ENTERTAINMENT, IGN

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 launched back in January and easily became the most powerful desktop graphics card on the market. Now, a few months later, Nvidia has launched its Blackwell architecture for laptops, and while these mobile Nvidia GPUs are nowhere near as powerful as their desktop counterparts, they do deliver an incredible gaming experience, especially on high-end gaming laptops with high-refresh displays.

However, just like Nvidia’s latest line of desktop graphics cards, the generational improvement in pure performance isn’t nearly as pronounced as it’s been in previous generations. That’s offset a bit in games that support features like Multi-Frame Generation, of course, but it does mean that anyone who already has a decent gaming laptop doesn’t need to sweat upgrading their setup for this new generation.

Specs and Features

While the GPU in the Razer Blade 16 I tested is called an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, it’s a far cry from the desktop version of the GPU with the same name. Just by virtue of space and thermal constraints, the mobile version of the RTX 5090 needs to be much smaller: Instead of the 21,760 CUDA cores in the desktop version of the card, the mobile 5090 is limited to 10,496 cores across 82 Streaming Multiprocessors. That’s less than half the silicon, and places the RTX 5090 mobile closer to the desktop RTX 5080.

But it’s more than just the size of the chip – laptops are a lot more power-constrained than a desktop, too, by virtue of needing to operate on a battery or via a portable power brick. The system I tested the RTX 5090 Mobile with had the GPU limited to 160W, which is a little over a quarter of the power of its desktop counterpart. That has a huge impact on gaming performance, since a general rule of thumb is that more power = better performance.

However, compared to the previous-generation Razer Blade 16 with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, the new mobile chip has been beefed up a bit. The RTX 4090 packed 9,728 CUDA cores across 76 Streaming Multiprocessors, at the same 160W power budget. That’s about a 7.4% increase in the amount of cores, which is a minor increase, but it lines up extremely well with the performance increase you can expect from the RTX 5090.

Keep in mind, though, that with laptop graphics, it’s largely up to the laptop manufacturer how much power and cooling a GPU has access to. There may be some gaming laptops with an RTX 5090 configured to run with as little as 95W. The laptop I tested had it configured for 160W, which is above the maximum listed TGP (total graphics power) specified by Nvidia. The point is, your mileage may vary, as a 95W RTX 5090 is going to be much weaker than one running on 150W.

Each Streaming Multiprocessor is architected a bit differently than the RTX 4090 too. Just like the desktop version, the RTX 5090 Mobile is based on the new Blackwell architecture, which places special emphasis on AI computation – after all this is the same architecture powering most cutting-edge supercomputers right now. The new Tensor Cores, combined with a new AI Management Processor, or AMP, allow the GPU to do much more complex AI workloads, and is the driving force behind multi-frame generation.

Nvidia has also made an effort to improve battery life, which has never been a strong point for gaming laptops. It’s done this by improving Nvidia Optimus, a technology that dynamically switches between discrete and integrated graphics depending on what you’re doing. But Team Green has also implemented something called “Battery Boost”, which should improve gaming performance when you’re not plugged into the wall. Basically, Nvidia is using an algorithm to detect what’s going on in the game you’re playing and adjusting performance accordingly. For example, it’ll lower GPU clocks when you’re in a dialogue scene, and push more performance when you actually need it.

Performance

Just like its desktop counterpart, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile doesn’t have the strongest generational improvement over its predecessor. On average, I found that the RTX 5090 was about 8% faster than the RTX 4090. The performance gap was a bit better in workloads like 3DMark, but for the most part it doesn’t deliver much better gaming performance, at least before Frame Generation is brought into the equation.

To be clear, testing laptop graphics performance is a bit more complicated than testing a desktop graphics card, especially across generations. The Razer Blade 16 that Nvidia sent me for this architecture review is sporting an AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370, while the previous-gen Razer Blade 16 I used for testing the RTX 4090 has an Intel Core i9-13950HX – two very different processors. Plus, the chassis design has changed completely, and while we have a full review on the laptop coming later, the new design is much thinner and lighter, which calls into question thermal constraints.

However, throughout my testing, I didn’t notice the RTX 5090 being thermal- or power-limited in any way, even if the RTX 4090 was able to stretch a little above the 160W power limit – though not by much. So, while my initial results point to the RTX 5090 being on average 8% faster than the RTX 4090, there is enough variability here to take the numbers with a bit of a grain of salt. We’ll have a clearer picture of what this GPU can do as more laptop designs head to market over the next year or so.

In 3DMark, the new RTX 5090 Mobile was 12% faster than the RTX 4090 in Speed Way, and 16% faster in Steel Nomad. These are both DirectX 12 tests, and indicate potential performance more than anything.

When it comes to actual games, the performance differences are much less pronounced. For instance, in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 at 1600p, the RTX 5090 Mobile system got 107 fps, compared to 106 fps from the RTX 4090. That’s just a 1% improvement and totally within the margin of error.

Things look a little better in Cyberpunk 2077, where the RTX 5090 Mobile manages 67 fps to the 4090’s 62 fps, making for an 8% improvement. That’s decent, and it’s important to note that this is without Frame Generation, which will further increase the 5090’s lead in frame rate.

I tested Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition with no upscaling, to give an idea of what to expect from pure ray tracing performance. In this game, the RTX 5090 gets 61 fps at 1600p with the Extreme Preset, compared to 56 fps from the RTX 4090, that’s a 9% improvement, lining up with the increase in CUDA cores almost exactly.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a weird case, as it puts the RTX 5090 behind the RTX 4090 at 1600p with DLSS set to Balanced. The newer GPU gets 89 fps, compared to 93 from the RTX 4090, which is about a 4% drop. However, this is likely due to the CPU not being able to keep up.

Total War: Warhammer 3 is a good way to gauge pure rasterization performance, as it eschews any ray tracing or upscaling technologies. In this game, the RTX 5090 is about 6% faster than the 4090. Though this may be another case where the CPU is holding the 5090 back.

In Assassins Creed Mirage, the GeForce RTX 5090 is able to soar with 107 fps at 1600p with everything maxed and with DLSS set to Balanced. However, that’s only 4% faster than the RTX 4090 with the same settings.

Then, in Black Myth: Wukong, a game that’s extremely GPU-heavy, the GeForce RTX 5090 gets 63 fps on average, which is only 5% faster than the 4090’s 60 fps average. This is one of the games that showed the strongest uplift for the RTX 5090 on desktop, so it’s especially damning here.

Even for creators, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 for laptops isn’t a huge improvement. In Blender, the RTX 5090 Mobile is only 9% faster than the RTX 4090 in the Monster benchmark. Blender performance usually gets better over time, but it’s something to keep in mind.

The main reason the desktop version of the RTX 5090 had a large lead over its predecessor was because it had a much higher power budget – 575W vs 450W. With the RTX 5090 and RTX 4090 having the same 160W power limit, we see similar results to other RTX 5000 graphics cards. Chips like the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 had very modest improvements over their predecessors, which also had similar power requirements. At least when it comes to traditional gaming performance, Blackwell seems to be an architecture that is extremely dependent on power, so it shouldn’t be surprising that laptop performance doesn’t scale as well as Nvidia’s desktop cards.

DLSS 4 For Laptops

The biggest difference between the RTX 5090 and its predecessor is DLSS 4, and specifically multi-frame generation, or MFG. DLSS 4 does also include improvements that are available on previous-generation GPUs, like moving AI upscaling from a convolutional neural network (CNN) to a Transformer network. This greatly improves accuracy and image quality, whether you’re using the RTX 5090 or an older RTX graphics card.

However, multi-frame generation really is the star of the show, particularly on the Razer Blade 16 with its 240Hz display.

Just like the previous version of frame generation that debuted with DLSS 3, MFG uses the Tensor Cores to generate frames between natively rendered frames. It then uses the new AI Management Processor to pace out the frames to minimize latency and other weirdness. Frame pacing is a task that has traditionally been handled by the CPU, so the AMP is especially needed to cut down on system latency when the GPU is magically creating three frames in between each rendered one.

For a high refresh display, though, this is an awesome feature. It doesn’t improve latency or anything, but it does make the gameplay look a lot smoother, which is really all you need in single-player games like Assassins Creed Shadows. Just don’t expect it to magically improve your response times if you enable it in an online shooter like Marvel Rivals or Fragpunk.

Nvidia claims that MFG can triple frame rates, but it’s important to keep in mind that there’s a catch: you need to already have a good frame rate to get a good experience from frame generation. I wouldn’t recommend any kind of frame generation unless you’re already getting 50-60 fps without it. Below that, you’re basically asking for weird artifacts to show up as the algorithm struggles to track objects between frames.

If you do already have a good frame rate though, MFG really does boost frame rates by a huge margin, even if it does come with a slight cost to latency. For instance, in Cyberpunk 2077 with the Ray Tracing Overdrive preset and with DLSS set to balanced with no frame generation, the Razer Blade 16 managed an average of 51 fps at 1600p. That came with latency around 47ms, which isn’t great, but still more than playable. When I turned frame generation to 2x, that frame rate jumps all the way up to 96 fps, with the latency going up to 53ms. That’s a huge improvement to framerate, and the latency cost really isn’t that high. The latency cost is a bit greater with MFG, as turning it up to 4x increases average latency to 59ms – though the framerate jumps to 170 fps.

It’s a similar story in Star Wars Outlaws. At 1600p with DLSS set to balanced, the RTX 5090 Mobile gets around 61 fps on average, with an average latency around 36ms. With 2x frame generation the frame rate goes up to 115 fps, with latency also increasing to 45ms. The jump up to 4x frame generation only brings the latency up to 48ms, but bumps the frame rate up to 210 fps, which is getting extremely close to the laptop’s native refresh rate of 240 Hz.

Realistically, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is going to primarily be found in high-end gaming laptops with high resolution displays with high refresh rates. That’s exactly where multi frame generation shines, and it’s awesome to finally be able to take advantage of these super-fast laptop screens. Still, if you’re someone who is sensitive to latency or if you play competitive games, it might not be worth enabling.

Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra

These Best-Selling Comics Are Now Included in Amazon’s Epic Buy-2-Get-1-Free Deal

March 27, 2025 Ogghy Filed Under: ENTERTAINMENT, IGN

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is marching forward right now, and it couldn’t be a better time to check out the latest discounts. To great excitement, I’ve managed to find some of the best comics going, discounted, and included in the epic 3-for-2 offer we’ve been raving about all week. It’s essentially buy two, and get an extra pick for free.

There’s a whole slew of incredible comics and graphic novels to choose from in the sale, such as classics like TMNT: The Last Ronin, V for Vendetta, Secret Wars, Daredevil: The Man Without Fear (Frank Miller), and more. But what I’m especially excited about is the inclusion of several from Marvel’s rebooted Ultimate series, such as Ultimate Invasion, Ultimate X-Men Vol. 1, The Ultimates Vol. 1, and Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 2.

For example, you could pick up The Ultimates, Ultimate Invasion, and Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 2 for a total of $41.78, a significant reduction versus paying for all three separately at MSRP, $69.97. That’s $28.19 in savings if you buy while the sale is still live.

But it’s not just comics. There are plenty of other exciting additions, which means you can mix and match books, graphic novels, vinyls, and more, and get the cheapest item for free. The full selection is packed with must-haves, including bestsellers like Sunrise on the Reaping and The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Editions.

Moreover, while Spider-Man Vol. 2 is included in the 3 for 2 deal, Vol. 1 is not. But, it has dropped to its lowest price ever of $7.50 at Amazon, which means it can easily be paired with your fresh set of new Ultimate comics as well.

More Deals in Amazon’s Spring Sale

There are plenty of other great deals to keep an eye on during the Spring Sale. We’ve highlighted some of our top picks below, but for a more comprehensive look, check out our full breakdown of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The event runs until March 31, so there’s still time to grab the best discounts before they’re gone. Stay tuned—we’ll keep updating with the latest standout offers as they drop.

Why Should You Trust IGN’s Deals Team?

IGN’s deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don’t try to trick our readers into buying things they don’t need at prices that aren’t worth buying something at.

Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN’s Deals account on Twitter.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

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