Ahmet Ipek

Factide Gaming Editor. Ahmet is a dedicated industry analyst tracking major events via Twitch and YouTube. He specializes in high-accuracy reporting and deep-dive insights, providing expert coverage of the evolving gaming landscape.

⚡ Marvel Heroes Emu Launch: 1,300 Heroes, One Queue, Zero Chill

1,300 players crashed the fan-run Marvel Heroes emulator on day one queues, bugs, a server wipe, and a second server already being considered.

Mar 23 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming

⚡ Nintendo Switch 2 Demos Land at PAX East: Mario Park Parties, Ditto Crafts, and Pokémon Ranked Brawls

Play Mario’s new Bellabel Park, craft as Ditto in Pokopia, and queue for ranked Pokémon fights—free standee while supplies last.

Mar 20 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming

C4sh the Rogue stands before a glowing slot machine, dual revolvers ready, in Borderlands 4.

⚡ Borderlands 4’s New Vault Hunter Is a CasinoBot Who Broke the House and Your Build

C4sh the Rogue brings slot-machine chaos to Borderlands 4 on March 26—no capstones, just four stacked Augments and a grin that steals your cash.

Mar 16 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming

⚡ Fortnite's V-Bucks Got a Sneaky Nerf - Players Are Losing Their Minds

Epic Games slashed Fortnite V-Bucks value by 33% on March 19, 2026, sparking player backlash over "free-to-play" integrity.

Mar 10 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming

Mirage 7's desert landscape and cultural elements

⚡ Mirage 7: Drakkar Dev’s Desert Fairy Tale Swaps Robots for Sand and Story

Mirage 7 transforms Drakkar Dev’s mecha roots into a desert fairy tale inspired by Sicilian-Arabic culture. Co-founder Manlio Greco discusses the game’s narrative shift and cardboard-prototyped temple.

Mar 8 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming

⚡ Midnight Season 1 Unleashes New Raids, Mythic+ Dungeons, and PvP Tiers Starting March 17

Midnight Season 1 drops March 17 with new raids, Mythic+ dungeons, and PvP tiers. Top 0.1% players earn the 'Umbral Hero' title.

Mar 6 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming

⚡ Nintendo Switch 2’s GameShare: Play Co-Op Without the Pricey Split

Nintendo Switch 2’s GameShare lets co-op players join sessions without purchasing games. Host on Switch 2, invite friends locally or online, and play compatible titles from the eShop.

Mar 5 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming

A child playing a video game with parental controls enabled on a monitor.

⚡ Gaming’s Hidden Threat: How Cyberbullying Invades Kids’ Playtime

Cyberbullying in gaming is a hidden danger for kids. Learn the warning signs and how ESET's tools can help protect young gamers online.

Mar 4 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming

Overwatch Jetpack Cat in action: A feline disruptor with a jetpack, showcasing both combat and healing abilities in a vibrant game environment.

⚡ How Overwatch Tamed the Wild, Jetpacking Cat: A 10-Year Design Odyssey

From concept to chaos, Overwatch's Jetpack Cat took a decade to perfect. Explore the design hurdles that turned a meme into a playable hero.

Feb 27 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming

Ninja Gaiden 4 characters Ryu and Yakumo wielding new DLC weapons in a blood-soaked battlefield

⚡ Ninja Gaiden 4’s Two Masters DLC Dropped a Gauntlet: 100 Fights, New Weapons, and $15 to Survive

Ninja Gaiden 4's Two Masters DLC adds 100-fight Abyssal Road mode, new weapons, and a $14.99 standalone price tag. March 2026 release confirmed.

Feb 25 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming

Xbox console and Call of Duty game box art

⚡ Xbox Delay Smashes Call of Duty's 2026 Plans—Microsoft's Chaos Forces Franchise Overhaul

Microsoft’s delayed next-gen Xbox console has disrupted Call of Duty’s 2026 plans, forcing a shift toward standalone titles and agile releases.

Feb 23 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming

⚡ Rank Up, Grab a Blazikenite: Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Season 7 Battle Guide

Climb ranks to earn Blazikenite and exclusive items in Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Season 7.

Feb 20 / Ahmet Ipek / Gaming