Monthly Archives: December 2017
Red Dead Redemption 2 Gun Unlockable in GTA Online
Red Dead Redemption 2's double-action revolver can now be discovered in GTA Online.
According to Rockstar, the first clue to the revolver's location will be sent via an in-game email. Those who go on to discover the weapon and complete the subsequent Headshot Challenge in Freemode will earn $250,000 of in-game money and unlock it for use in Red Dead Redemption 2.
GTA Online's golden double-action revolver.
Last Jedi Has 2nd Biggest Preview in NA Box Office History
Disney has announced Star Wars: The Last Jedi earned $45 million in Thursday night screenings, making for the second-biggest preview in the history of the North American box office.
As reported by Deadline, director Rian Johnson's Star Wars film is expected to make between $95 million and $100 million on opening day, including its Thursday preview earnings. If analysts' estimates prove true, The Last Jedi will also have the second-biggest opening day of all time, trailing The Force Awakens $119.1 million debut.
According to Disney, The Last Jedi's $45 million preview total is 55 percent ahead of Rogue One's $29 million figure and The Force Awakens' $57 million record high.
PUBG Free With Xbox One X Purchase for Limited Time
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has hit one million players on Xbox One, Microsoft announced today. To commemorate the milestone, a free copy of PUBG will be included with every Xbox One X purchase from December 17–31.
Following its Xbox One release on December 12, PUBG hit the million-player mark within its first 48 hours of availability, according to Microsoft. The company notes the promotion will only be offered in "select regions," though no specific territories are mentioned.
Microsoft added PUBG, which was released as part of the Xbox Game Preview program, will "continue to receive enhancements, new content updates including the new desert map, 'Miramar,' optimizations and more" in the coming weeks and months.
The Last Jedi Porg Invasion Now on PC and Mobile
The tiny, adorable porgs from Star Wars: The Last Jedi are now available on your smartphones and PCs in a new, free game called Star Wars: The Last Jedi Porg Invasion, which is currently available
Additionally, a Star Wars Holiday Deals special is now live on the Disney store with savings on games, apps, add-ons, and more.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Porg Invasion will be available to play on Facebook Messenger's gaming platform, built directly into the app. The object of the game is preventing a porg invasion of the Millennium Falcon as you fight along side Chewbacca and BB-8 to stem the rising porg tide.
Why Far Cry 5 Could Be the Best Far Cry Yet
After nearly a decade of dropping players into exotic yet ferociously hostile locales like Indonesia, the Himalayas and most recently, prehistoric times - Far Cry 5 aims to bring players somewhere a little closer to home. Although Hope County is entirely fictitious, it’s a gorgeous slice of Big Sky country, and the backdrop of the rocky mountains and luscious tree lines of the American Northwest makes it the perfect setting for the next Far Cry game.
IGN UK Podcast #413: Matthew Vaughn & Mixing Cocktails
On this week's show we're joined by Kingsman: The Golden Circle director Matthew Vaughn to talk about the movie ahead of its DVD and Blu-ray release. He has lots to say about the action-packed sequel and his ambitious, unorthodox plans for a third movie and some other projects he has in the works.
We also tackle GTA Online's epic Doomsday Heist expansion and Red Strings Club, a game in which you become a mixologist with a motive.
So what are you waiting for? Download now...
IGN UK Podcast #413: Matthew Vaughn and Mixing Cocktails
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PUBG Creator Wants Better Protection From Copycat Games
Brendan Greene, a.k.a. PlayerUnknown wants to see better protection from copycat games, following a spate of titles adopting the Battle Royale template popularised by his game, Battlegrounds.
Speaking to the BBC, Greene explained:
"I want other developers to put their own spin on the genre... not just lift things from our game
There's no intellectual property protection in games. In movies and music there is IP protection and you can really look after your work. In gaming that doesn't exist yet, and it's something that should be looked into."
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How Formats Will Change Shadowverse
For fans of the anime-infused CCG Shadowverse, December 28 is going to usher in some massive changes. It will see an infusion of new cards, thanks to the Chronogenesis set, as well as a whole new class – Portalcraft – being added to the game. Even more importantly, however, it will also introduce formats to the game. From December 28 onwards, there will be two options for ranked play – Unlimited and Rotation. Unlimited is what you’re playing right now – every card in the game is allowed. Rotation, however, will drastically restrict the cards that are able to be played. Just Basic cards (of which there are 11 for each class, and XX neutrals) and the last five sets: Rise of Bahamut, Tempest of the Gods, Wonderland Dreams, Starforged Legends and Chronogenesis.
The Last Jedi’s 6 Biggest WTF Questions
Star Wars: The Last Jedi has arrived! And it’s pretty great. (Check out our Last Jedi review here!) But still, as usual we have a few questions about certain story points and character decisions. So that can only mean that it’s time for our six biggest WTF questions about The Last Jedi...
Full spoilers follow, of course!
It seems like it…? Of course, one of the key aspects to Rey’s character was her need to learn the truth about her parents ever since being left on Jakku by them. Was she one of Luke’s students put in hiding for her own safety? A granddaughter of Obi-Wan? Did she have some great Force-lineage?