Monthly Archives: November 2017
Vive Focus Is HTC’s New Standalone VR Headset
Vive announced its new, standalone VR headset, the Vive Focus, but it looks like it's not coming West just yet.
The company's Chinese website has details on the device, described as the "most immersive VR experience" in the world. Currently there's only a link for developer's kits, and not a consumer-ready product.
The device uses the Snapdragon 835 chipset, a 10nm Samsung chip found in the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, among other phones.
It's completely wireless and comes with a small controller, something Vive says will "save the hassle of connecting to your phone or computer." Beyond processing power and its wirelessness, there isn't much else in the way of specifications on the site just yet, including a price-point.
GameStop Suspends Used Game Rental Service
GameStop's new used game rental service has been suspended.
The video game retailer provided IGN with the following statement:
We have elected to temporarily pause the roll out of the new PowerPass subscription service, based on a few program limitations we have identified. We feel this is the right thing to do for now to ensure we are able to provide our guests an exceptional service.
According to Kotaku, two GameStop employees told the outlet that the retailer has informed staff that all signs about the PowerPass program should be pulled down. Employees speculate the new rental service was suspended because the company's outdated computer system isn't capable of handling the new program.
Affleck Seeking ‘Graceful and Cool Way’ to Exit Batman Role
With Justice League opening in theaters this Friday and a possible trilogy of Batman films from director Matt Reeves on the horizon, Ben Affleck shed light on what the future holds for his role as the Dark Knight.
Speaking to USA Today, Affleck said Reeves' upcoming Batman movie is "something I'm contemplating."
The actor, who was originally on board to direct the Batman-focused DC film, went on to discuss his eventual departure from the role, saying, "You don't do it forever, so I want to find a graceful and cool way to segue out of it."
9 Unforgettable Star Wars Moments in Games
For the past 40 years, we’ve played through dozens upon dozens of awesome Star Wars games. Spanning across every genre imaginable, they’ve allowed us to live the fantasy of going on adventures in a galaxy far, far away. Here are some of the moments from Star Wars video games that we’ll never forget.
Oh, and as you can imagine, spoilers ahead.
Bioware’s Knights of the Old Republic has no shortage of incredible moments. But none is quite as memorable as finding out that your character is, in fact, Darth Revan. The reveal that you’ve been the Sith Lord you’ve been pursuing the entire time adds an immense gravity to the story, and puts all of the previous events in a new perspective.
Best Marvel Netflix Team-Ups
Marvel's The Defenders may be the cream of the crop when it comes to the ultimate Netflix team-ups, but there are other dynamic partnerships worth paying attention to. The Marvel universe developed by Netflix over the past three years has undergone tremendous growth, featuring five standalone series.
What makes many of these shows great are not the headlining heroes, like Daredevil, but the strong supporting cast of characters around them. Jessica Jones is great, but she's even better when Luke Cage is around. Matt Murdock is pretty cool too, but when you add Elektra into the mix, everything gets better. Here are our favorite team-ups from the Marvel Netflix universe.
Don't forget to check out our spoiler-free review of Marvel's The Punisher: "3 AM" and stay tuned for the rest of our coverage right here on IGN.
Mad Max: Fury Road Director Suing Warner Bros.
Mad Max: Fury Road director George Miller is suing Warner Bros. for failing to pay him a multimillion-dollar bonus for his work on the film.
Sydney Morning Herald reports Miller is taking the studio to court in Australia, as Miller believes Warner Bros. was contracted to pay him a $7 million bonus if Fury Road came in at a final cost of less than $157 million.
Warner Bros. says the movie did go over budget, but Miller believes he is still entitled to that bonus because of decisions that forced substantial changes and delays, which ultimately put the film over budget. "We disagree and will vigorously defend against these claims," Warner Bros said in a statement to Deadline.
Amazon Is Running a Huge Sale on Nerf Guns
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Black Friday is over a week away, but the deals have been rolling along like every day is Black Friday. And now Amazon is having a huge sale on over 80 different Nerf guns. For a limited time, you can buy one and get one for 50 percent off.
These aren't just the entry-level, single-shot sidearm Nerf guns, either. There are some seriously excellent choices increasingly amazing world of Nerf warfare. That's not to say there aren't some fine choices in single shot, dual-wieldable pistols. Nerf lovers, consider this your PSA. And if you need a few suggestions for Nerf weaponry worth picking up, below are some suggestions:
Total War Spin-Off, Thrones of Britannia Announced
SEGA has officially announced the first entry in its Total War spin-off series, which pits the Vikings against Great Britain.
The game, called A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia, is set in 878 AD when the Viking Invasion of Britain is over. However, the ambitious kings of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales have aspirations of their own, and declare war against the Norse warlords once again.
Check out the announcement trailer below:
The game, along with every entry in SEGA's Total War spin-off series, won't be shorter or smaller than mainline Total War titles and are said to be similar in scope and focus to the Total War: Shogun 2 expansion Fall of the Samurai. SEGA promises that Thrones of Britannia will feature "the most detailed Total War campaign map ever made."
Weirdest Mario Games Ever Made
Mario is easily the most recognizable character in gaming. When he isn't saving the Mushroom Kingdom, he's out there playing golf or racing karts. In fact, Mario doesn't seem particularly choosey about how he spends his off-time. If you want proof Mario is pushing himself too hard, have a look at some of the weirdest, most absurd games in which he appears.
Mario Paint took all the best things about Microsoft Paint, put them on Super Nintendo... and added music. Originally a pack-in title with the Super NES mouse peripheral, Mario Paint let the plumber show off his creative side. Mario Paint might be best remembered for the bizarre music people have created in the years since. But most importantly, it showed us a side of Mario we never knew before: wearing a smock.
Hitman Dev Lost the Right to Make Kane and Lynch Sequels
IO Interactive lost the right to make Kane & Lynch sequels when its ties with Square Enix were severed earlier this year.
The news was revealed in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, where IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak discussed the shift to independent development after a management buyout saved them from souring negotiations with Square Enix.
Abrak noted that IO "lost Kane & Lynch and Mini Ninjas in the divorce," but the company has managed to acquire control of the rights to the Hitman franchise, as well as Freedom Fighters.
Kane & Lynch is third-person shooter franchise that received two installments developed by IO interactive. The games had you controlling two bank-robbing mercenaries caught up in criminal organizations that spanned the globe. For our thoughts on 2010's Kane & Lynch 2, read IGN's review