Monthly Archives: December 2015
Hot Games of 2016 – IGN First
As 2015 draws to a close, we're spending this month's IGN First spotlighting a different 2016 game we're excited about in our Hot Games of 2016 feature. We've got over a dozen upcoming games to show you, and we're bringing you something new/exclusive/cool for each of them. Bookmark this page, as it will be updated all month long!
Unlocked: We Design a Superman Game…Badly
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On this week's Xbox show, we discuss our thoughts on Rainbow Six Siege, our Xbox expectations for The Game Awards, what we'd like to see from PlatinumGames's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game, what DC Comics superhero games Batman: Arkham Origins developer WB Games Montreal might be making, and more. Plus: we attempt to design a good Superman game. As you might expect, it doesn't go well.
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Why Rachel McAdams Took Her Doctor Strange Role
With filming on Doctor Strange well underway, Rachel McAdams has revealed why she decided to join the upcoming film, highlighting its director and leading man Benedict Cumberbatch as two key reasons.
"I mean, I just love the director," McAdams told MTV News at the Gotham Independent Film Awards. "I met with Scott
and loved his vision, he was so passionate. And the opportunity to work with Benedict was kind of a no-brainer. And Marvel makes amazing films, so it was a complete package."
While McAdams refrained from discussing her mysterious role in the movie, she did confirm filming for her part has begun. The actress also touched upon the film's visual style, noting Doctor Strange differs considerably from Marvel's prior movies. "It’s definitely not going to be like any of the other films," she said.
53 Reasons Why 2005 Was Awesome
Welcome back to IGN's History of Awesome - a year-long look back at all the coolest and most influential games, movies, TV shows, comic books, toys, and tech that have shaped pop culture, and shaped the lives of an entire generation. Up this week is 2005 - the year of Resident Evil 4, Shadow of the Colossus, and God of War.
Catch up on IGN's History of Awesome:
The Latest Severed Trailer Shows Off Monsters, Progression, and Loot
Drinkbox Studios has a new trailer for its latest game to share with the world.
The game in question, Severed, looks to be a swipe-em-up dungeon crawler similar to Infinity Blade. The new trailer, along with its accompanying PlayStation Blog post, shows off new enemies, and a loot-based progression system.
"As you progress through the game’s dungeons, you’ll encounter more powerful boss monsters that each have unique abilities," says Drinkbox co-founder Graham Smith. "Severing these bosses will leave behind carcasses which Sasha can wear to gain abilities. "
Radio Shack Isn’t Gone, in Fact It Just Hired Nick Cannon as CCO
Actor and comedian Nick Cannon is now the Chief Creative Officer of Radio Shack.
Cannon made the announcement on his personal Twitter feed, expressing his excitement to let the world know he's "officially part of the fam." He further made it clear his love for Radio Shack in a Twitter reply, saying he and the company are "about to take it to the next level."
The next-level for Radio Shack is a focus on the Maker movement, something that seems like a natural fit for Radio Shack. Radio Shack filed for bankruptcy in February after failing to capture the imaginations of tech-minded consumers. As many as 2,400 locations were sold off, in addition to Radio Shack selling personal data on millions of former customers as part of its asset liquidation.
Watch the New Trailer for ACS: The People v. O.J. Simpson
FX has released the official trailer for its new original series American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson.
Give it a look below.
The show, based on Jeffrey Toobin's book "The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson," provides a detailed look at the O.J. Simpson trial through the eyes of the lawyers involved in the historic court case.
FX's new limited series stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as O.J. Simpson, John Travolta as defense attorney Robert Shapiro, and David Schwimmer as defense attorney Robert Kardashian. Other key cast members include Bruce Greenwood, Sarah Paulson, and Courtney B. Vance.
New Plot Details for Star Wars: The Force Awakens Emerge
Plot details remain murky at best for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but a new long form feature on the film may have provided a few more clues. If you are sensitive to any new details on the film, please note that mild spoilers follow.
During a set visit, Rolling Stone's Brian Hiatt was allowed to sit in and watch director J.J. Abrams as he edited the film. During this time, he was able to catch glimpses of The Force Awakens, including parts that hint at major battles taking place throughout.
"Back at Bad Robot, I am permitted to watch Abrams editing the movie for precisely 20 minutes. That adds up to maybe a minute or two of actual footage. So I can confirm that there is a space battle in the film, featuring X-Wings and TIE fighters and something like a Death Star," Hiatt says.
Amazon Has Plans for Augmented Reality for the Living Room
A couple of patents recently granted to Amazon reveal the company has big plans for augmented reality that doesn't involve wearing a headset.
The first of the patents issued to the company on December 1, for "reflector-based depth mapping," details a system that would utilize a projector and single light source to map an entire room in 3D. It could be used to project an image onto a single surface, or to change the entire room. Users would then be able to interact with the environment using motion, gestures, or their voice.
Beyond: Predicting PSX
This week, Marty, Brian, and Goldania are joined by IGN's newest editor, Alanah Pearce. She's Australian. That's a pretty neat place.They discuss the price of PSVR, Goddess of War, and grundles.