Monthly Archives: September 2017

Gearbox Confirms Battleborn’s Next Update Will Be Its Last

Battleborn will not receive any future content beyond an update coming this fall.

"As of this week, there will be no more Battleplans and there is currently no planned content after the Fall Update," creative director Randy Varnell said in a post on the Gearbox forums.

The Fall Update will include minor balance changes, as well as a number of Borderlands-themed character skins, including the likes of Claptrap and Zero.

Varnell also spoke to the future of Battleborn and the status of its online servers, assuring fans that "Battleborn is here to stay. Nothing is changing with Battleborn, and the servers will be up and active for the foreseeable future."

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History of the Sentinels Explained

Maybe you see the spotlight first as it shines down into the cavernous city below, seeking out its prey. But it’s when you look up that your heart races and you break out into a sweat; there they are, those enormous robotic forms flying in the night sky, grotesque parodies of humanity devised to hunt down those that are different. As their chest beams arc toward you, the only question now is: Are you a human, or are you a mutant?

These are the Sentinels, and with the new X-Men series The Gifted hitting FOX, it’s time to take a closer look at how their nightmarish war against mutantkind began!

Sentinel-X-Men

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Marvel vs Capcom Infinite: 4 More DLC Fighters Revealed

In anticipation for the impending launch of Marvel vs Capcom Infinite, Capcom has pulled back the curtain on the remaining four DLC fighters that will be added to the lineup.

Joining the game's sizable roster are Venom, Winter Soldier, Black Widow and Monster Hunter. Capcom is currently at work on these DLC characters, which will be added to the game sometime later this year.

In addition to the aforementioned four, Capcom's upcoming fighter boasts a roster that features a wide array of other iconic characters, including Iron Man, Hulk, Thanos, Chun-Li, Dante, Spider-Man, Frank West, Nemesis, Rocket Raccoon, Mega Man X, Zero, Doctor Strange, and many more.

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Watch the First WWE 2K18 Gameplay Trailer

If you like to see men and women hammer the snot out of each other whilst Mötley Crüe plays then do we have a video for you!

WWE 2K18 is almost here, and with the October 17 release date inching ever closer, we've got the exclusive first gameplay trailer featuring some of your favourite wrestlermans and wrestleladies. They're all here: The Rock, Triple H, John Cena - all the big ones. You've also got Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks who I like because people call her the 'Legit Boss' and that sounds cool.

We're a bit obsessed with all things WWE 2K18 here at IGN and we've been up to our guts in WWE roster reveals for the last few weeks.

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Everything We Know About the Inhumans in the MCU

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is growing bigger all the time, with The Inhumans being the latest addition to this massive superhero franchise. This new limited series will introduce MCU fans to Black Bolt, Medusa and the rest of the Inhuman Royal Family as the kingdom of Attilan finally makes itself known to the world.

While these characters are new to the MCU, the Inhuman race itself has been a prominent fixture in Marvel's Agents of SHIELD in the last few years. Here's everything we know about how this group fits into the larger MCU picture.

Agents of SHIELD has established the origin story for the Inhumans in the MCU, revealing them to be the result of genetic experimentation by the alien race known as the Kree. Desperate for new, more powerful soldiers, a group of Kree scientists came to Earth centuries ago and began experimenting on human test subjects. They knew that humanity's vast genetic potential could unlock a new race of super-soldiers.

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There’s a NES Emulator Hidden on Every Nintendo Switch

Fans searching through the Nintendo Switch's back-end files have reportedly discovered that every console comes pre-installed with a NES emulator and a modified copy of 1984's NES Golf.

As noted by Switchbrew, an emulator called "flog" (try reading it backwards) has been included on Switch systems since its pre-launch 1.0.0 version.

Flog currently can't be accessed through official means, but when booted up, it runs NES Golf, with one major difference to the original - it supports Joy-Con motion control, allowing you to play shots by holding down L or R and swinging physically.

NES Golf as it runs on Switch - image from Switchbrew.org

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Shirtless Mario Modded into Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

A skin mod emulating the now-famous image of Mario in boxer shorts from Super Mario Odyssey has already made its way to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

"Shirtless Mario!" from SmashingRenders outfits the Italian mascot in beach-ready leisure wear. Mario keeps his famous cap but loses his overalls, trading them for a pair of spotty shorts.

This isn't the first occasion where famous characters have been modded into Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Past additions include Mimikyu from Pokemon Sun & Moon as well as Sora from Kingdom Hearts.

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Friday the 13th Dev Explains DLC, Single-Player Plans

Developers of Friday the 13th: The Game, Gun Media and IllFonic have made their upcoming DLC plans public and have given some insight as to future single-player possibilities.

On the game's official forums a large graphical roadmap reveals the current path of DLC and what's to come. While there are no set dates at this time, we can look forward to seeing new maps, modes and a lot of cosmetic changes - including new emotes, Jason types, and councilors. That reflects what the developer's teased back in August.

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69th Annual Primetime Emmy Winners

The 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards has come to a close, and IGN has you covered with a full rundown of all the winners.

While Game of Thrones was the big winner in 2016, HBO's hit fantasy drama was not eligible for consideration this year. Instead, much like this year's TCA Awards, The Handmaid's Tale stole the show, winning Best Drama Series, as well as awards for Best Writing and Best Directing in the category. Additionally, series star Elisabeth Moss was awarded Best Actress and Ann Dowd won Best Supporting Actress in the category.

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