Monthly Archives: November 2016
Stardew Valley Console Release Dates Announced
Stardew Valley is arriving next month on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for the future.
Developer ConcernedApe announced that PlayStation 4 owners will get Stardew Valley on December 13, with the farming sim coming the next day in Europe on Sony's system. The game will also release December 14 on Xbox One globally.
The Wii U version of Stardew Valley has been canned. Announced at E3 2016, ConcernedApe is shifting focus from the home console to Nintendo Switch.
"Looking at Wii U and the current gaming landscape, we made the difficult choice to shift our development efforts to creating a version for Nintendo Switch," he said. "I am really looking forward to the Switch, and I believe that the Switch’s unique capabilities could create some exciting opportunities for Stardew Valley."
Silver Surfer Actor Joins Star Trek: Discovery
Genre movie staple and veteran character actor Doug Jones is the latest addition to the cast of Star Trek: Discovery, the forthcoming streaming series from CBS All Access.
Jones is best known for his creature suit characters in director Guillermo del Toro's films, such as Abe Sapien in the Hellboy movies and as the Pale Man and the Faun in Pan's Labyrinth. Jones also played the Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, and will soon be seen in the title role of The Bye Bye Man. He played the alien "Cochise" on Falling Skies, while Arrow and Flash fans may remember him as the villainous Deathbolt.
Cars 3: Pair of New Posters Released
A pair of new posters for Disney and Pixar's Cars 3 has been revealed.
The new promotional art (courtesy of IMP Awards), like the teaser trailer that preceded them, suggests a major change is in store for the animated film franchise, with the tagline on both posters saying: "From this moment, everything will change."
Cars 3 poster 1, via IMP Awards
Marvel Comics Reveals New X-Men ‘ResurrXion’ Creators and Concepts
This week Marvel Comics is lifting the veil on the new X-Men books that are launching Spring 2017 under the ResurrXion banner, ushering in new, more positive outlook for the beleaguered mutants after their war with the Inhumans.
We already know the titles that will encompass the new X-Men line thanks to the ResurrXion teaser campaign last month, but now we’re learning the creators involved, the rosters of the team books, and the concept of each book.
Here’s everything we know so far. Check back all week for more updates.
Iceman art by Kevin Wada. (Marvel Comics)
9 Awesome Toys We Want For Christmas
We've been working on our Holiday Gift Guides for the past couple of weeks, and they cater to a whole array of different kinds of fans. And in our research for that, we also revisited some of our favorite toys of 2016, including some that aren't out just yet. Here are three of IGN's biggest toy/collectible fans, with the toys they'd personally love to grab this holiday season:
Max's picks - click right to see them all:
Check Out This Cool Pac-Man Merch From Japan
Bandai Namco, in collaboration with Harajuku-based fashion company Asobisystem (also the management company of pop star Kyary Pamyu Pamyu) and entertainment company Twin Planet, has announced the launch of the Pac-Store, an online shop for Japan-exclusive Pac-Man merchandise.
The Pac-Store made its debut at the Moshi Moshi Nippon Festival at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium late last week, with merchandise going on sale on Bandai Namco's own online store, LaLaBit Market, starting in January. The line-up of Pac-Man merch includes short and long-sleeve t-shirts, caps, pouches and bags, a mug, and more.
Check out images from the Pac-Store in the slideshow below!
Don’t Breathe Blu-ray Reveals the Blind Man’s Identity
IGN was among the press outlets who recently attended a lunch interview with Don't Breathe director Fede Alvarez to tout the hit thriller's Blu-ray and DVD release (out today).
Here are the bonus materials included on the Blu-ray, DVD & Digital release of the film, which scared up $152.8 million on a budget of just under $10 million: Deleted scenes with director’s commentary; Commentary with Alvarez, co-writer Rodo Sayagues and actor Stephen Lang; and the following five featurettes: “No Escape” “Creating the Creepy House” “Meet the Cast” “Man in the Dark” and “The Sounds of Horror.”
"There's nothing I hate the most than a bad
release," said Alvarez. "The one where you go, what, really? That's all he has? Some trailers for other movies. No, this one is definitely not that. We made sure it wasn't."
Nintendo Switch Hands-On Event to Take Place in January
Nintendo has issued invitations to a private hands-on event in January for its upcoming Switch console.
The press-only event will be held on January 13, 2017 in New York following the already announced Nintendo Switch presentation on January 12. IGN has been invited and will have coverage straight from the event in January.
The invitation explains that the event is intended to "further emphasize some of the details that Nintendo plans to announce the prior evening during its Nintendo Switch Presentation in Tokyo."
No additional details about what will be shown for the Switch at the event were included in the invitation, but the January 12 presentation, which is being held in Tokyo for media, analysts, and trade partners, is set to include information about the system's release date, price, and the lineup of games currently in development for the Switch. The console is currently planned for a release sometime in March 2017.
How to Watch The Game Awards 2016
The Game Awards will air this Thursday, December 1, and IGN has you covered to watch all of the announced winners and showcased upcoming games live.
You can watch The Game Awards on IGN this year, and on pretty much every connected device in your home or pocket. Here are some links to the apps (download them today!) and other places where you can watch The Game Awards live stream and IGN's show coverage as well. Watch The Game Awards live stream on...
Nintendo Outlines Plans for Universal Theme Parks
Following last year's announcement of Nintendo's partnership with Universal Theme Parks & Resorts, Nintendo has outlined its plans to bring themed areas to three of Universal's parks.
"Expansive, immersive and interactive" areas based on Nintendo's iconic franchises are coming to Universal Studios Japan, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
According to the company's announcement, each park's Nintendo-themed area will have "authentic environments," populated by various attractions, restaurants and shops.