Posts

Showing posts from March 11, 2018

Burnout Paradise World Map: Junkyards, Billboards and More

Image
Our classic guide has maps and screenshots for every collectible.

The 12 Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations of All Time

Image
From Super Mario Bros. to Postal, these movies give adaptations a bad name.

Daily Deals: Pre-Order and Save on Soul Caliber 6, Marvel Snapbacks on Sale

Image
Welcome to IGN's Daily Deals, your source for the best deals on the stuff you actually want to buy. If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use . Like me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter  to get the latest deals. Continue reading…

Sonic Mania Plus Adds New Characters, Competitive Mode

Image
An updated physical release of Sonic Mania titled Sonic Mania Plus has been revealed, complete with new playable characters and modes. SEGA announced the edition during the SXSW Sonic the Hedgehog panel and later posted to the Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter feed. The new edition is coming in Summer 2018. The updated game will feature an all-new four player competition mode, as well as an "Encore Mode." No details about the new modes have been revealed so far. Sonic Mania Plus promo art with updated features. Continue reading…

The 12 Worst Video Game Movies Ever

Image
Every genre of film has a few stinkers, but the video game movie genre has more than its fair share. After all these years, Hollywood has yet to give us a better video game adaptation than Mortal Kombat, though certainly not for lack of trying. This spring, we're seeing two more big-budget adaptations thanks to the Tomb Raider reboot (read our review) and Rampage. Hollywood keeps trying, that's for sure! And it would be pretty hard to sink lower than the following 12 abysmal video game movies anyway... Tomb Raider is in theaters now. Find out why star Alicia Vikander wants her version of Lara Croft to be 'more relatable' than Angelina Jolie's. Then learn about the ways in which the recent Tomb Raider games have influenced the movie . Continue reading…

Jurassic World Evolution Release Date Outed

Image
Jurassic World Evolution, the dinosaur park management strategy game based on the beloved film franchise, is only a couple of months from release. Evolution will be released on June 12 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC, as outed by Instagram user failcube (spotted by PlayStation Lifestyle ) in a photo taken from a recent preview event. IGN was at the event and can confirm the release date is accurate. Developer Frontier Developments previously worked on the RollerCoaster Tycoon series as well as Elite: Dangerous. Jeff Goldblum recently confirmed he would reprise his role as Dr. Ian Malcolm for Evolution, and while it's not known how much Dr. Malcolm will appear in the game, Goldblum said ""I'm going to be with you the whole game, as Dr. Ian Malcolm." Continue reading…

Daily Deals: 55" Samsung 4K TV and Xbox PUBG Bundle, Nier, Amazon Music Unlimited

Image
Welcome to IGN's Daily Deals, your source for the best deals on the stuff you actually want to buy. If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use . Like me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter  to get the latest deals. Get 2 Months of Amazon Music Unlimited for FREE Continue reading…

State of Decay 2: A Deeper Look at the Upgraded Base-Building System

Image
Though the biggest change Undead Labs is bringing to State of Decay 2 is the addition of up to four-player cooperative play, they've also done some serious deepening of the game's impressive RPG mechanics. In the above video, State of Decay 2 design director Richard Foge walks us around a late-game base in the zombie-apocalypse sequel to show off all of the upgrades and base-building you can do. You'll see a wealth of new options at your disposal, and if you look closely you may even catch one morale-boosting Easter egg... Above: The full gameplay reveal of State of Decay 2. Join us on a four-player co-op adventure as we hunt Plague Hearts! March's IGN First game is  State of Decay 2 , the highly anticipated zombie survival simulation/open-world adventure/RPG from Undead Labs. We'll have exclusive coverage all month long, and all of it will be archived on our  State of Decay 2 IGN First hub , so check there often for our latest gameplay videos, features, and more...

Far Cry 5 Has Cosmetic-Only Microtransactions

Image
Far Cry 5 will ship with microtransactions, albeit only for cosmetic items. Ubisoft PR confirmed the news to GameSpot , saying that the microtransactions will be available in the game's single-player, co-op and head-to-head multiplayer modes. Players can opt to speed up their progression with microtransactions, but Ubisoft has confirmed that they will not affect actual gameplay. Further, Far Cry 5 Executive Producer Dan Hay confirmed that the game's single-player campaign will be fully playable offline. An internet connection will still be necessary for the games multiplayer modes, including the feature-filled Arcade mode, which offers an absurdly detailed map editor. Continue reading…

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered' Listing Spotted

Image
An Amazon listing for 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered' has appeared, with a release date of April 30. As spotted by IGN Italia , listings for both Xbox One and PS4 versions of the game have been added to Amazon Italy, with prices of €19.99 (approximately $25 USD / £17 / $31 AUD). Amazon Italy's Modern Warfare 2 Remastered listings. Continue reading…

A Complete Guide to Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire's Preorder Bonuses

Image
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire is set to release on PC, Mac, and Linux on May 8, 2018. For console owners, it’s coming to PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch later this year, but certain retailers already have it up for preorder. This isometric RPG improves on the original with a rebuilt combat engine and a beautiful mixture of old school visuals and modern lighting. It also adds a whole new layer by giving players a ship they can use to sail between islands in an open world. Read our hands-on preview for details. Continue reading…

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Progression System Overhaul Revealed

Image
DICE and EA have revealed the sweeping changes being made to Star Wars: Battlefront 2's controversial progression system in a new update, coming on Wednesday, March 21. EA is hoping to put to rest "pay-to-win" concerns by making progression linear. Classes, heroes, and ships you use in multiplayer now individually earn experience points. Experience points help you level up, and each level awards a Skill Point, which can be spent on gameplay-changing Star Cards. Star Cards and other gameplay-changing unlocks will not be purchaseable with either Credits (currency earned through gameplay) or the returning Crystals (paid currency). Star Cards will also no longer be found in Crates. Continue reading…

Valkyria Chronicles 4 Release Window Announced

Image
Sega has announced Valkyria Chronicles 4 will be released this fall in North America and Europe. When Valkyria Chronicles 4 was unveiled last year, Sega provided a very broad release window, saying the game will launch in the west for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch sometime in 2018. Now, if you head over to the game's official website , you'll see it's slated to arrive for all three platforms in fall 2018. While  Amazon's listing  for the game currently specifies an October 16, 2018 release date, Sega has confirmed to IGN that date is merely a placeholder. The company also said the game will launch in Australia in spring 2019. Continue reading…

Attack on Titan 2 Review

Image
With its first Attack on Titan game in 2016 , developer Omega Force laid down a rough but promising groundwork for what a game based around the anime phenomenon should be: fast-paced and thrilling aerial battles against gargantuan Titans with a unique control scheme that allows you to zip around effortlessly using Omni-Directional Mobility Gear. Attack on Titan 2 builds upon that foundation with a much-improved interface and some cool new tricks to slice the napes of a Titan in fun and extravagant ways. But the sharp edge of this sequel is dulled a bit by an all too familiar story mode hamstrung by plodding pacing. Continue reading…

Dragon Ball FighterZ Update to Fix Lingering Online Issues

Image
Dragon Ball FighterZ is getting an update tomorrow to fix issues with online play and add more features, including communities with in-game rewards. The update, which has been detailed on the game's Steam page , will greatly improve Ring Match matchmaking and server stability, which have had issues since the game launched on January 26. The patch will also add the Z-Union feature to the game. Z-Union will allow players to join Unions, or fan clubs, of their favorite character and get special rewards for doing so. What's more, the longer players stay in a Union, the better the rewards get. Continue reading…

Splinter Cell Rumors? Be Still My Heart!

Image
DOWNLOAD UNLOCKED 337 (Audio version) Rumors of Splinter Cell's return in 2018 have our hearts aflutter. We discuss what we'd want to see in a potential new game. Plus: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 runs from Red Dead Redemption 2, Shadow of the Tomb Raider's teaser campaign gets spoiled...by Square Enix themselves, Microsoft announces their E3 plans, movie reviews for both Tomb Raider and Ready Player One, and much more! Oh, and Unlocked now has its own snazzy new homepage! Bookmark this:  go.ign.com/unlocked Continue reading…

Drake and Ninja's Fortnite Twitch Stream Wasn't a Sponsored Gimmick

Image
Last night, musician Drake joined forces with Tyler "Ninja" Blevins and the pair streamed Fortnite together, to the amusement of the internet. But for those wondering, it wasn't just a sponsored event or planned gimmick. According to TMZ , and confirmed by IGN, the get-together, which smashed Twitch's streaming records , was unplanned. Apparently Drake, a big Fortnite fan himself, simply reached out to Ninja last week on Instagram to schedule some time to play together. Continue reading…

PUBG Mobile Gets Surprise Western Beta Launch

Image
Long awaited PUGB on Mobile comes to the West with an Android Beta available now in Canada. The official PUBG Mobile Twitter account made the announce with a link to the install page for Android users. PUBG MOBILE Canada Beta is live on Android! Parachute into the action right now! https://t.co/1c2KoTbl63 pic.twitter.com/32tgUs502d — PUBG MOBILE (@PlayPUBGMobile) March 15, 2018 In true PUBG fashion, everything went from silent to crazy as PUGB’s mobile version hit the West today with a totally unannounced Android beta. Continue reading…

Daily Deals: 27" 1440p 1ms 144Hz GSYNC Monitor, GTX 1080 Ti Alienware, and Korra

Image
Welcome to IGN's Daily Deals, your source for the best deals on the stuff you actually want to buy. If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use . Like me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter  to get the latest deals. 27" Dell S2716DG 1440p 1ms 144Hz G-SYNC Monitor for $399.99 Continue reading…

The Crew 2 Release Date Announced

Image
Ubisoft has announced The Crew 2 will be released for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on June 29, 2018. Ubisoft Ivory Tower's new open-world racing game, which was originally slated to launch on March 16 , features a redesigned United States for players to explore as they collect cars planes, boats, and bikes with the goal of becoming the top motorsports champion of the land, water, and sky. Players who want to dive in early can pick up $110 USD  The Crew 2 Motor Edition , which grants access to the game on June 26. This Ubisoft Store exclusive also includes: Continue reading…

Overwatch: Here's When Brigitte Is Coming to Competitive, Quick Play

Image
After being available for play on the PTR, Brigitte is finally coming to competitive and quickplay modes. Blizzard announced today that Brigitte will be available to play on March 20 for all players after a period of time on the PTR. Her full list of abilities, along with their official descriptions, include: Rocket Flail – Brigitte’s melee weapon has an extended range, enabling her to strike multiple enemies with a single swing. Repair Pack – Brigitte throws a Repair Pack that can heal an ally. Any healing over that ally’s maximum health provides them with armor instead. Whip Shot – Brigitte throws her flail a long distance, dealing damage and knocking an enemy away from her. Continue reading…

ARK: Survival Evolved Is Coming To Mobile

Image
ARK: Survival Evolved is getting a mobile, free-to-play release for iOS and Android “soon.” Hugely popular Jurassic-era survival game ARK: Survival Evolved is coming to mobile,“this spring,” according to a new update from developer War Drum Studios. This new mobile version of the game will be the, “full online experience,” as seen on PC and console but instead be released as free-to-play when it comes to iOS and Android. As well as all the crafting, building, taming and Tribe multiplayer elements of ARK: Survival Evolved, a few new additions will be made to accommodate the transition to the smaller screen. These include a single player mode, faster-paced gameplay, a new “specialized” control scheme and a new user interface. Continue reading…

Tribeca Film Festival to Include Exclusive Shadow of the Tomb Raider Extended Demo

Image
This year's Tribeca Film Festival will include an exclusive demo for Shadow of the Tomb Raider and a panel about upcoming PS4 exclusive, God of War. The festival will include an exclusive, extended gameplay preview of September 14 release Shadow of the Tomb Raider followed by a discussion with the game's creative team and Camilla Luddington, who portrays Lara in the game. The event will be moderated by Geoff Keighley, producer of The Game Awards. The Tomb Raider panel will be held on April 27 at 4 p.m. ET at the BMCC Tribeca PAC. God of War Creative Director Cory Barlog will take players inside the creative process of moving the upcoming PS4 exclusive from Greek to Nordic settings, in a panel focused on what went into re-imagining the franchise. Festival-goers will also have a chance to get their hands on the game during the event, as the panel takes place after its release. Continue reading…

Fortnite 3.3 Patch Adds Remote Explosives, Supply Llama

Image
Fortnite's latest update V3.3 adds a new hero and questline for the Spring it On event, and rolls out remote explosives and supply llamas in Battle Royale. Epic Games detailed the patch notes today, revealing the "extremely rare" supply llamas that are limited to three per match, spawning at random locations, and the remote explosives that can be found in the aforementioned supply llamas, as well as treasure chests, floor loot, and supply drops. The smoke grenade has been retired to the vault. A St. Patrick's Day-themed hero, Shamrock Reclaimer Outlander, has been added and is available in the Event Store now. Continue reading…

Modders Love Putting The Witcher's Geralt In Games

Image
Geralt, the main character from The Witcher series of games and books, is a handsome mutated devil with cool scars and gorgeous locks of spun silver. So of course, it makes sense for him to branch out a bit and show up in other games, such as the upcoming Soulcalibur 6 . But modders don't want to wait to see Geralt in another game, and so they've been modding him into existing games for a while now. Check out the gallery below of 8 notable ones. For a full look at Geralt in Soulcalibur 6, check out the trailer below. Seth Macy is a writer and PC gaming enthusiast. Follow him on Twitter @sethmacy . Continue reading…

Narcos Video Game Announced

Image
Curve Digital has signed a deal with Narcos producer, Gaumont, to make a video game adaption based on the hit show. It will be released next year for "PC and consoles". Curve Digital's sister company,  Kuju , will be developing the title. “We’re looking forward to creating a game that matches the fantastic storyline and gritty action of the Netflix series," said Kuju's studio head, Brynley Gibson. "We’re tremendously excited and have some amazing gameplay elements in the works that will please both fans of the show and gamers." Continue reading…

Super Bomberman R Getting PC, PS4, Xbox One, Release

Image
Super Bomberman R is coming to PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in June, along with unique platform exclusive-characters. Konami has announced that the game will release on PS4 and Xbox One on June 12 in the Americas and June 14 worldwide, with a Steam release on June 13. Konami has collaborated with Sony, Microsoft and Valve to introduce platform-exclusive characters, with Ratchet & Clank Bomber on PS4, Master Chief Bomber on Xbox One, and P-body Bomber on Steam. Additionally, players who pre-order either the digital edition or the Shiny Edition at retail, will receive the 8 Shiny Bomberman Brothers Set and Golden Vic Viper Bomber for a limited time. The title launched on the Nintendo Switch in March last year, and  we thought it was okay . The game's Switch update added 10 additional characters and a co-op Grand Prix mode . Continue reading…

Ubisoft Announces For Honor PC Starter Edition for $15

Image
Ubisot has announced a For Honor Starter Edition for PC for $14.99. It includes everything from the Standard Edition; the only difference is the number of playable heroes available at the start, and the way the Hero unlocking system works. A post on Ubisoft's site  explains that, while the three vanguard heroes will be fully unlocked from the outset, the three faction heroes that would also be fully unlocked in the Standard Edition and customizable for 500 Steel each will cost 8,000 Steel to fully unlock and customize in the Started Edition. Continue reading…

Bethesda Teasing Prey DLC, Reveal Could Be Today

Image
Bethesda is teasing DLC for Prey on Twitter, with the latest clue possibly suggesting that the reveal is scheduled for today, March 15. The ARG teasing the DLC has been going on for a number of weeks, with the moon appearing to be the location for the new content. The lunar terrain was posted in a tweet earlier this month, followed by concept art of a location clearly based on the moon . A summary of all of the breadcrumbs thus far has been posted on Reddit Continue reading…

Geralt From The Witcher Confirmed as Soulcalibur 6 Character

Image
After a week of speculation , Bandai Namco and CD Projekt Red have confirmed that Geralt of Rivia will appear as a guest character in Soulcalibur 6. The hero of The Witcher series was shown off in a new trailer, which you can watch below: Geralt will be voiced by original voice actor Doug Cockle, and brings with him a Kaer Morhen stage to fight across. The soundtrack for the stage will be "Hunt or Be Hunted" from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Geralt makes sense as a Soulcalibur guest - he's got the old-timey aesthetic, focus on swordplay, and a touch of magic for good measure. We've already seen him using a series of his Sign spells, so it seems he'll be able to mix things up a little. Continue reading…

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Officially Announced

Image
Square Enix has formally announced Shadow of the Tomb Raider, which will be released on September 14 for PC, Xbox One and PS4 (including PS4 Pro and Xbox One X versions). The third in the rebooted Tomb Raider series will "deliver Lara Croft's defining moment", according to a press release. Not much about the game - which is reportedly being developed by Eidos Montreal , rather than reboot creator Crystal Dynamics - is given away in the trailer but there's a heavy theme of eclipses and darkness. A full reveal will arrive on April 27. Watch the teaser trailer below: Continue reading…

PS Plus Subscription for 12 Months under £33, Xbox One X 1TB for £400

Image
  Like me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter for the latest deals. 25% off 12 Month PS Plus Subscription Snag the cheapest PlayStation Plus subscription currently available. You will have to purchase Playstation £35 network card at CDKeys for £31.89, or £30.30  Facebook Like CDKeys  for 5% off. Then you will have to head to  PlayStation store  and add an extra £2.49 of your own money to make up the total price of £37.49. However, you will actually be paying £32.79 as a result of a CDKeys promo. Continue reading…

BAFTA Games Awards 2018 Nominees Revealed

Image
The British Academy Games Awards nominations have been announced, and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is the surprise leader of the pack, with 9 nominations, including Best Game. Horizon: Zero Dawn follows it up with 8 nominations, What Remains of Edith Finch has 7 and both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Gorogoa have 5. This year's notable for introducing the Game Beyond Entertainment award, seeking to reward games "that deliver a transformational experience beyond pure entertainment". Bury Me, My Love, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Last Day of June, Life Is Strange: Before the Storm, Night in the Woods and Sea Hero Quest VR have been nominated for addressing a range of social issues. Continue reading…

Drake and Ninja Stream Fortnite, Smashing Twitch’s Streaming Records

Image
Canadian rapper Drake has joined forces with popular Fortnite streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, linking up for a game and smashing the record for moss concurrent viewers on Twitch in the process. At the time of writing Blevins’ viewer count is hovering at just over 600,000. The previous record of over 380,000 viewers was set back in early January, 2018. Blevins’ stream reportedly exploded after Drake tweeted about his Fortnite session to his 36.9 million followers. playing fort nite with @ninja https://t.co/OSFbgcfzaZ Continue reading…

7,541-Piece LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon Back in Stock

Image
If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our  Terms of Use . The  LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon , the largest LEGO consumer set ever created, is in stock and ready to ship from Amazon . This set is currently only available from Amazon Continue reading…

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Reveal Is Likely Coming Tomorrow

Image
Square Enix is teasing a reveal for their new game, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, that looks scheduled for tomorrow, but the source code for the site reveals a lot more - including a possible release date and platforms. The image on the website is accompanied by a date and time that indicates we can expect some sort of news on the title tomorrow, March 15 at 6AM PDT/ 9AM EDT/ 1PM GMT. But if you take a look at the page's HTML, there's a lot more lurking below the surface. Shadow Of The Tomb Raider will be launched September 14th, lol pic.twitter.com/EJAiNbVWxH Continue reading…

The Best 4K HDTV Deals of 2018

Image
If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our  Terms of Use . Manufacturers feel a need to release a new model each and every year, despite the fact that TV technology actually progresses relatively slowly. That's not a bad thing. With every new model release, previous year models take a significant price cut. Even now, just one month into 2018, there are plenty of TV deals that match or beat the prices we saw on Black Friday. I'm here to lay out the best deals that are currently available, and I'll keep this page updated throughout the year. Continue reading…

Call of Duty: WW2 Adds Leprechaun Hunt Mode for St. Patrick's Day

Image
Activision is celebrating all things green and Irish this St. Paddy's day with the seasonal community event, Operation: Shamrock and Awe - which includes a zombie leprechaun lurking on the multiplayer maps. The event is live now, and includes limited-time St. Patrick's Day-themed gear. A couple of new weapons will also roll out - the M-38 Submachine Gun, and the MG 81 Light Machine Gun - and while the St. Patrick's Day variants will disappear with the end of the event, the weapons themselves will remain. Team Deathmatch, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed and Domination modes will be spiced up a little with The Leprechaun Hunt Moshpit. "A fleet-footed zombie leprechaun hidden in each map. Players who eliminate the terrifying little sprite are rewarded with something better than a pot o’ gold – all of their equipped Scorestreaks full and ready to deploy." It will be available as a Featured Public Match during the Operation: Shamrock and Awe from March 16 to March ...

Monster Hunter World: Deviljho DLC Release Date Announced

Image
Monster Hunter World will receive a major free update on March 22, most notably adding classic monster Deviljho. Capcom has also announced future events and new items, including a Mega Man crossover. Announced in a Capcom livestream , Deviljho itself, Deviljho quests, and all its associated rewards will be dropped into the game with the update. Other major changes include reduced loading times, the ability to return to the Gathering Hall multiplayer area after a quest, alongside a raft of balance tweaks to almost all of the game's 14 weapon types. You can also now no longer be hit by fellow players' attacks while carving. Continue reading…

LG 55-Inch 4K OLED TV under £1800, PS4 DualShock GT Sport Wireless Controller for £43

Image
  Like me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter for the latest deals.   Save £500 off LG 55-Inch HDR 4K OLED TV Head down to Amazon and save over £746 off LG's most popular 4K OLED TV. Buy it at Amazon for £1,799.00  -  (save £500.99) Continue reading…

Sega Genesis Collection for PC, PS4 and Xbox One Leaked

Image
Continuing on a wave of nostalgia over the past year or two, Sega has announced that a collected edition of classics from its Genesis/Mega Drive era will be coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One later this year. The Sega Genesis Collection (or Sega Mega Drive Collection in the UK) was initially announced via Twitter before the tweet was deleted; a trailer has since been revealed thanks to the beautifully-named "Sonic the Hedgeblog": ‘SEGA Genesis Collection’ coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on May 29. pic.twitter.com/onlWVAaJYJ — Sonic The Hedgeblog (@Sonic_Hedgeblog) March 13, 2018 Continue reading…