Monthly Archives: April 2017
Top Comics to Buy This Week: April 12, 2017
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
By writer Cullen Bunn & artists Jorge Molina & Matteo Buffagni | Marvel
Marvel's second flagship, twice-monthly X-Men comic launches this week. Where X-Men Gold is focused on a nostalgic cast of '80s and '90s favorites, X-Men Blue is basically the latest incarnation of All-New X-Men. The original five X-Men are back together again (even Jean Grey) and they're now trying to find a place for themselves in the aftermath of Inhumans vs. X-Men and the revelation that they have no home to return to in the past.
What to Expect from the April 12 Nintendo Direct
The first post-Switch Nintendo Direct has been announced, and we’ve got a special live stream of our own to set the table for the online presentation. You can watch the Nintendo Direct on IGN! Join us for pre and post show analysis by our Nintendo Voice Chat show crew this Wednesday, April 12 at 2:30 PM PT (5:30 PM ET, 10:30 PM BST, or 7:30 AM AEST on April 13) on IGN, Youtube, and Twitch.
Nintendo’s launched a new console in 2017, so we’ve heard more from them than usual this year, but the last general Nintendo Direct for North America was on September 1, 2016. At the time, Nintendo focused its promotional efforts on 3DS by revealing some new games (and amiibo). You can read a recap of what was announced on the September 1 Direct here. We also got a Fire Emblem Direct on Jan 18 that announced a new Switch game and Fire Emblem Heroes.
Dynasty Warriors Crossover Game U.S. Release Announced
Koei Tecmo has revealed that Warriors All-Stars, its crossover game featuring characters from the Dynasty Warriors series, Ninja Gaiden, Dead or Alive, and more will be available August 29 in North America and September 1 in the U.K. for PlayStation 4 and PC.
A representative for Koei Tecmo has confirmed to IGN that "there are currently no plans for a PS Vita version in North America," however. All-Stars was released on the Vita in Japan.
Along with the release date announcement, Koei Tecmo has released a new trailer for the game, which debuted in Japan on March 30.
Ninja Gaiden's Ryu Hayabusa, Nioh's William, Samurai Warriors' Yukimura Sanada, Dead or Alivee's Kasumi, Dynasty Warriors' Zhao Yun, Toukiden's Horo and Oka, and Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book's Sophie Neuenmuller are among the game's roster of fighters from Koei Tecmo's various franchises.
Peter Molyneux: Kinect Was a ‘Disaster, Trainwreck’
Populous and Fable creator Peter Molyneux recently weighed in with his thoughts on Kinect, calling Microsoft's motion-sensing device a "trainwreck" that ultimately failed to deliver on its ambitious promise.
"You know, Kinect... I'll be honest with you. It was a disaster," Molyneux said on the latest episode of our monthly interview show IGN Unfiltered.
"It was a trainwreck," he continued. "It started as this device which kind of could do everything itself. It didn't take up any processor power, the field of view could encompass the whole room. The audio on it, which no one really talks about, was originally supposed to be multi-sensing, it could sense where you were."
Netflix’s Sand Castle: Henry Cavill Goes to War
Sand Castle, Netflix's new original movie launching April 21, stars Henry Cavill (Batman v Superman) and Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: Apocalypse) as American soldiers in the early days of the Iraq War in 2003. Today, we have an exclusive clip featuring Cavill's badass Special Forces Capt. Syverson, as well as a one-on-one chat with Sand Castle director Fernando Coimbra (Narcos).
In the film, inexperienced Private Matt Ocre (Hoult) is among the soldiers ordered to the outskirts of Baqubah to repair a water pumping station damaged by U.S. bombs. Ocre will learn about the true cost of war as he tries to win the hearts and minds of the locals in a dangerous environment fraught with resentment and anger.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Release Date Announced
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy will release exclusively for PlayStation 4 this August, Naughty Dog has announced.
According to a post on the developer's official site, the standalone expansion will release in North America on August 22 for $40 USD and $50 CAD. Additionally, the official PlayStation UK Twitter account confirmed The Lost Legacy will be available in the UK on August 23.
Alongside this announcement, Naughty Dog released a new cinematic trailer for the game. See it below:
Max Payne Developer’s Next Game, P7 Coming to PS4
The next game from Max Payne developer, Remedy Games is almost certainly heading to PlayStation 4, among other platforms.
Remedy announced today that it's working on a project codenamed P7 and its strategy is to release the title on a wider range of platforms. The studio is currently developing its proprietary game engine, Northlight, for Sony's console as a result.
The Finnish studio's previous game - shooter/TV show experiment Quantum Break - was exclusive to Xbox One and PC. The last game from Remedy to release on a PlayStation platform was 2003's Max Payne 2.
New Star Wars: Force for Change Campaign Announced
At least one of the last Jedi (we'll find out about that soon enough) today announced the latest Star Wars : Force for Change charity campaign, with Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley telling fans how they could (among other things) appear in the Han Solo movie in return for helping a good cause.
Teased yesterday and revealed during Good Morning America, the latest campaign will support Unicef and the Starlight Children's Foundation - watch the video below:
As @starwars celebrates 40 years, @HamillHimself and Daisy Ridley announce the chance to win the ultimate fan experience. pic.twitter.com/8199lmCmZZ
Bayonetta Comes to PC With Enhanced Graphics
Bayonetta can now be experienced on PC.
The PC port, available right now on Steam, features enhancements such as mouse and keyboard support, Japanese and English voice over tracks, and enhanced resolutions up to 3840x2160.
On top of supporting a maximum 4K resolution, the game runs at 60 fps, with cut scenes running at 30 fps. If you've played Bayonetta before, you know a smooth framerate is critical to experiencing all the absolutely insane stuff that goes on during the course of a game.
If you purchase the game before April 25, you unlock the Digital Deluxe version of the game "at no extra cost." The Digital Deluxe package includes a soundtrack sampler, and an enhanced version of the "digital art book from the original Climax Edition."
Controversial Key Seller Accuses Gearbox and TotalBiscuit of “Defamatory” Statements
G2A has released an official statement rebutting the claims of YouTube personality TotalBiscuit and Gearbox Publishing regarding its marketplace practices.
Gearbox Publishing had originally formed a partnership with G2A and planned to release Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition special editions through the seller. Youtuber John "TotalBiscuit" Bain then released a video, criticising the game company's decision to partner with the controversial game download key seller.