Monthly Archives: February 2017
Rock Band VR Release Date Announced
Harmonix has revealed that Rock Band VR will release March 23.
Coming to Oculus Rift, Harmonix made the announcement on Twitter. Pre-orders for the Rock Band VR bundle are now available for $70 on Amazon.
Rock Band VR was unveiled at the Game Awards 2015. The game was initially planned for 2016 but obviously got pushed back to this year.
Simpsons Predicted Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Performance
An episode from The Simpsons that aired back on 2012 predicted that Lady Gaga would perform at the Super Bowl and even got some aspects of her performance correct.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the music icon is shown flying through the air during the episode titled "Lisa Goes Gaga," which is strikingly similar to how, during her performance at the Super Bowl 51 halftime show, Lady Gaga used a harness to float into the stadium.
A fan pointed out the similarity in a post on Twitter, which was retweeted by the official Simpsons account.
Nintendo Switch Hardware First Impressions
The Nintendo Switch launches on March 3 and only a handful of IGN staff have actually touched it! Well, at least that was the case, until a special opportunity to go hands on presented itself last week. A group of IGN staff, ranging from editorial to our notorious GM, went hands on with Nintendo’s new console after we ran through Zelda: Defenders of the Triforce. Continue on to read their first impressions of the hardware, the Joy-Con, and what it's like to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch.
Did You Know These Directors Made Super Bowl 51 Ads?
Even if you’re not a fan of football, the Super Bowl is a can’t-miss affair just for its commercials.
The game’s massive viewership means every advertiser brings their A-game to their spots, tapping a level of creativity and production that is almost never seen the rest of the year. Big game ads often require big-time talent, too. Super Bowl ads famously draw A-list movie and TV talent, both in front of and behind the camera. Here's our picks for the 10 best Super Bowl 51 ads.
In the midst of the Super Bowl, you might not have realized that particular really great ad had a really great, famous director behind it. Here are eight Super Bowl commercials that had famous filmmakers at the helm.
How Successful Is Split Compared to M. Night Shyamalan’s Other Movies?
M. Night Shyamalan's Split was the top earning film at the box office for a third weekend in a row and is just shy of hitting the $100 million mark domestically. So how is the James McAvoy-starring thriller faring in comparison to the rest of the director's films?
Split, after the movie's third weekend atop the box office, currently stands at an estimated $98.7 million domestically and $142.7 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo, making it Shyamalan's fifth most successful film in the U.S. and eighth highest-grossing movie around the world (both results are not adjusted for inflation). Check out the list of box office results for Shyamalan's films below, from his most recent to his earliest widely released film.
Luke Cage Stars in New Solo Comic Series From Marvel
Following the debut of Marvel's Netflix-exclusive Luke Cage TV series last year, a new solo comic starring the bulletproof hero has been announced.
Power Man & Iron Fist writer David Walker is penning the ongoing series, which will feature illustrations by Nelson Blake II.
In an interview with Comic Book Resources, Walker discussed how this new comic will differ from prior portrayals of Luke Cage, noting his new series will offer "a little more mature" take on the hero.
Luke Cage #1, written by David Walker and illustrated by Nelson Blake II
Overwatch Dev ‘Objects’ to Mouse and Keyboard on Console
Blizzard has come forward to speak out against the use of mouse and keyboard controls when playing its popular team-based shooter, Overwatch on console.
"The Overwatch team objects to the use of mouse and keyboard on console," Overwatch game director and Blizzard VP Jeff Kaplan said in a post on the game's official forums.
Kaplan went on to note that the studio has already reached out to Microsoft and Sony and "expressed
concern" with players using "input conversion devices" to enable mouse and keyboard play on Xbox One and PS4.
"We have lobbied and will continue to lobby for first-party console manufacturers to either: Disallow mouse and keyboard and input conversion devices or openly and easily support mouse and keyboard for ALL players," he added.
Nintendo Details Fire Emblem Heroes’ Post Launch Plans
Nintendo plans to add new stories, characters, and game modes to Fire Emblem Heroes as part of a post launch push for its smartphone strategy game.
“We plan to add new stories continually after release, at a pace of about two a month or one every two weeks,” Fire Emblem Heroes game director Kouhei Maeda told IGN. “We also plan to add things like new characters and skills, as well as new game modes that go in different directions from the current gameplay.” Maeda works for Intelligent Systems and directed Fire Emblem Fates for Nintendo 3DS.
According to Nintendo game director Shingo Matsushita, the company plans to keep working on Fire Emblem Heroes as long as players continue to support it.
Out This Week: Nioh, Justice League Dark
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
M. Night Shyamalan Teases Split Sequel
A sequel to Split appears to be on the horizon, as director M. Night Shyamalan has taken to social media to tease a follow-up to his latest box office hit.
Shyamalan teased his next project on Twitter, saying, "I have an 11 page outline for my next film in my bag. I can't tell you what it is, but If you've seen #Split..."
As noted by Variety, it's clear Split was created as one part of a greater series of stories, but specifics regarding the follow-up's plot (or budget) have yet to be revealed.