Monthly Archives: January 2016
Titanfall Dev’s Secret Project is a Third-Person Action-Adventure
In addition to a Titanfall sequel, Respawn Entertainment is working on a new third-person action-adventure game, according to a recent job listing.
Posted on Gamasutra (via GameSpot), the job listing for a Senior Level Designer reads: "We are now recruiting designers for two game development projects - a new game in the Titanfall universe as well as a new 3rd person action/adventure IP."
In late 2014, the developer revealed it had split into two teams, with the second, smaller team working on a "non-Titanfall related" project. The project may be headed by God of War 3 game director Stig Asmussen, who joined Respawn in June 2014 to work on something unrelated to Titanfall.
Oxenfree Confirmed for PS4
Night School Studio has confirmed Oxenfree will be coming to PlayStation 4 in addition to Xbox One and PC.
The developer confirmed the news on Twitter, saying Oxenfree will come to Sony's console sometime after its exclusive launch window with Microsoft. The promising adventure game comes to Xbox One and PC on January 15.
Earlier this week, Night School announced a partnership with Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment to bring Oxenfree to other mediums, such as film.
Super Mario Maker: Daisy Costume Revealed
Daisy is coming to Super Mario Maker as a new character costume, Nintendo has announced.
Wii U owners will be able to unlock the new skin through a Daisy-themed Event Course. According to Nintendo News, the new course will be available tomorrow, January 14 in North America. Meanwhile, those in Japan and Europe will be able to access the course on Friday.
Daisy joins Super Mario Maker's massive selection of character costumes, including recent additions like Birdo and Excitebike, as well as the helpful pigeon Yamamura.
Narnia Producer Says The Silver Chair Will Reboot Series
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair will serve as a reboot for the film series based on C.S. Lewis' fantasy saga, producer Mark Gordon has revealed.
During the TCA winter press tour, Gordon provided an update on the film's progress, confirming The Silver Chair is currently in development with production expected to being soon, telling Collider: "We’re hoping to be able to make the movie very shortly. We’re very excited about it."
Unlocked: Congratulating our GOTY Winners
NOTE: The video episode will be ready on Thursday.
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On this week's Xbox show, we discuss our Game of the Year votes, lament the end of an era with one of the key creators of Grand Theft Auto, recount the insane development history of Homefront: The Revolution as it gets dated, weep at the lack of Psychonauts on Xbox, and more!
Oh, and Unlocked now has its own snazzy new homepage! Bookmark this: go.ign.com/unlocked
These Are the Best Headphones You Can Buy
From those free white earbuds that came with your phone to over-styled “fashion” headphones, there are a ton of overpriced or just plain bad audio products out there. So to keep your ears happy, we’ve assembled a list of the very best headphones and earbuds for your reading (and listening) pleasure.
Need something to game with? Check out our list of the best gaming headsets.
These headphones offer the most bang for your buck. They fit well, look good, and sound even better.
Are These Netflix’s Viewership Numbers?
If NBC Universal's numbers are right, then some of Netflix's top shows don't stack up to NBC favorites like The Voice and Blind Spot. The company announced that it's found a way to track numbers for the popular streaming service.
"The notion that they are replacing broadcast TV may not be quite accurate," said President of Research and Media Development Alan Wurtzel at the TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour today.
His numbers come from Symphony, a San Francisco company that uses viewing preferences by using "audio content recognition technology software loaded on to users' phones that tracks viewership by capturing the soundtrack of a program.
The research showed that from September through December, Marvel's Jessica Jones averaged around 4.8 million viewers, while Narcos brought in 3.2 million viewers. Aziz Ansari's comedy Master of None, Wurtzel said, had 3.9 million viewers.
Supergirl: What’s in Store for Martian Manhunter
Supergirl delivered a big surprise a few weeks back, when it was revealed that David Harewood’s Hank Henshaw was in fact actually the alien J’onn J’onzz, known to DC Comics fans as the Martian Manhunter.
During a visit to the set of Supergirl this week, Harewood and the producers discussed this notable reveal and what it means for the character and show.
Supergirl EP Andrew Kreisberg had previously revealed that the seeds of making Hank actually J’onn began while the pilot was being filmed and the producers observed that Harewood would make a great J'onn - only for DC’s Geoff Johns to suggest they simply make that the case.
Feast Your Eyes On Smite’s Best Cosplay
For the second year in a row, Hi-Rez Studios' culmination of its year in Smite esports arrived with the Smite World Championship. Pro players, developers, and fans all flocked to the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, Georgia to catch the competition and celebration.
And with the fans, come the cosplayers, showing their love for the mythological characters with detailed costumes and over-the-top creations. Take a look at a sampling of the cosplay we saw at the show, courtesy of Leo Photography.
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And for much more on Smite, the Smite World Championship 2016, and everything coming from Hi-Rez Studios, stay tuned to IGN.
Robin War #2 Shakes Up the Batman Family
DC released Robin War #2 today, capping off a month-long crossover featuring just about every character to call themselves "Robin."
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Robin War #2!
This issue followed the climactic battle between the Court of owls (temporarily led by Damian Wayne) and the many Robins of Gotham City while a captive Dick Grayson looked on. The Robins ultimately won the day, but not without a cost. Duke Thomas has turned his back on his fellow Robins, deciding that they aren't yet worthy to carry the name.