Monthly Archives: November 2017

Movies Podcast: Thor: Ragnarok Spoiler Chat

Welcome back to the IGN Movies Podcast!

This week, Jim Vejvoda and Tom Jorgensen share their SPOILERISH reactions to Thor: Ragnarok!

Jim is also joined by fellow editors Joshua Yehl and David Griffin to talk FULL SPOILERS about all the elements of the latest Marvel movie.

Listen to our latest podcast by clicking the lovely large type below - right click to download.

IGN Movies Podcast #8

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Jim Vejvoda: @JimVejvoda

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Movies Podcast: Thor: Ragnarok Spoiler Chat

Welcome back to the IGN Movies Podcast!

This week, Jim Vejvoda and Tom Jorgensen share their SPOILERISH reactions to Thor: Ragnarok!

Jim is also joined by fellow editors Joshua Yehl and David Griffin to talk FULL SPOILERS about all the elements of the latest Marvel movie.

Listen to our latest podcast by clicking the lovely large type below - right click to download.

IGN Movies Podcast #8

Hey, why not follow us on Twitter?

Jim Vejvoda: @JimVejvoda

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Discovery’s Latest Callbacks to Classic Trek, DS9 and More

Full spoilers follow for the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery.

In episode eight of Star Trek: Discovery, “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum,” Michael, Saru, and Tyler find themselves on a planet that is inhabited by a mysterious species of non-corporeal entities called Pahvans that may or may not be up to something sinister, and may or may not hold the key to lasting peace. The story of this episode is the most classically Trek that the series has offered to date, but did you notice these other nods, Easter Eggs and references? Click through the slideshow for everything we spotted…

You can also read our review of "“Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" right here.

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Discovery’s Latest Callbacks to Classic Trek, DS9 and More

Full spoilers follow for the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery.

In episode eight of Star Trek: Discovery, “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum,” Michael, Saru, and Tyler find themselves on a planet that is inhabited by a mysterious species of non-corporeal entities called Pahvans that may or may not be up to something sinister, and may or may not hold the key to lasting peace. The story of this episode is the most classically Trek that the series has offered to date, but did you notice these other nods, Easter Eggs and references? Click through the slideshow for everything we spotted…

You can also read our review of "“Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" right here.

Continue reading…

Niantic Buys Company to Add Social Functionality to Pokemon GO

Niantic has acquired the developers behind social media startup Evertoon to help enhance its mobile apps, including Pokemon GO.

Niantic revealed the news in a statement on their company blog from CEO John Hanke.

Hanke explains that Niantic gains a "wealth of talent and experience" from the acquisition, and the Evertoon team will "help build social systems that will benefit our entire community."

Evertoon's original app allowed users to create animated shorts that can be controlled with emoji commands and avatars. The videos could then be shared across a range of social media platforms.

It is unclear if Niantic will use Evertoon's animated short social network within games like Pokemon GO, though Hanke's statement implies Evertoon will be creating systems for Niantic's existing apps.

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Niantic Buys Company to Add Social Functionality to Pokemon GO

Niantic has acquired the developers behind social media startup Evertoon to help enhance its mobile apps, including Pokemon GO.

Niantic revealed the news in a statement on their company blog from CEO John Hanke.

Hanke explains that Niantic gains a "wealth of talent and experience" from the acquisition, and the Evertoon team will "help build social systems that will benefit our entire community."

Evertoon's original app allowed users to create animated shorts that can be controlled with emoji commands and avatars. The videos could then be shared across a range of social media platforms.

It is unclear if Niantic will use Evertoon's animated short social network within games like Pokemon GO, though Hanke's statement implies Evertoon will be creating systems for Niantic's existing apps.

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Resident Evil 7 Sales Reach 4.1 Million Units

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard has sold 4.1 million copies as of September 30.

Capcom revealed the figure as part of its latest financial results, which show Resident Evil 7 is now tied with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Monster Hunter 4, and Street Fighter II Turbo as the publisher's seventh best-selling game of all time. Resident Evil 5 remains atop that list with 7.2 million units sold.

Resident Evil 7 was released this past January on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A Gold Edition of the first-person horror game will be released on December 12—the same day as its long-awaited, story-based add-ons, Not a Hero and End of Zoe.

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Resident Evil 7 Sales Reach 4.1 Million Units

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard has sold 4.1 million copies as of September 30.

Capcom revealed the figure as part of its latest financial results, which show Resident Evil 7 is now tied with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Monster Hunter 4, and Street Fighter II Turbo as the publisher's seventh best-selling game of all time. Resident Evil 5 remains atop that list with 7.2 million units sold.

Resident Evil 7 was released this past January on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A Gold Edition of the first-person horror game will be released on December 12—the same day as its long-awaited, story-based add-ons, Not a Hero and End of Zoe.

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