Monthly Archives: September 2018
FF XIV Producer & Director Explains How Monster Hunter Crossover Differs from Other Battles
Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida explained to IGN how The Great Hunt, the Rathalos trial in the Monster Hunter: World x Final Fantasy XIV Online crossover, is different from other battles.
“During battle in Final Fantasy XIV, a tank generates and sustains enmity, taking the brunt of enemy attacks, while DPS members deal damage and healers keep the tanks and DPS alive: a very clear role-based system," Yoshida said in a statement to IGN.
"However, in Monster Hunter: World - actually the entire Monster Hunter series - you must pay constant attention to your opponent's attack pattern and how the target is moving. You let the enemy attack first to see where it may be vulnerable. Kind of hard to put into words, but it's a process of learning by doing," he said.
Overwatch: Diablo-Themed Demon Hunter Sombra Available for BlizzCon 2018 Ticket Holders
In celebration of BlizzCon 2018, Blizzard is releasing a Diablo-themed Legendary Demon Hunter Sombra skin for Overwatch players who purchase a ticket to BlizzCon 2018 or a Virtual Ticket.
According to Blizzard's announcement, this Demon Hunter Sombra is "a master of stealthy warfare" and she has "vaulted into Overwatch from Sanctuary to continue her fight against evil."
This is only the beginning of the in-game loot that ticket holders will receive, as more items for World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, StarCraft: Remastered, Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone, and Diablo III will be released leading up to the start of Blizzcon 2018 on November 2, 2018 in Anaheim, CA.
Diablo III: Eternal Collection Release Date Announced for Nintendo Switch
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Diablo III: Eternal Collection for the Nintendo Switch will be released on November 2, 2018, which also happens to be the first day of BlizzCon 2018.
Announced via Twitter, Diablo III: Eternal Collection is available for pre-purchase on the eShop now and will cost $59.99 USD.
Jon Hamm Says He Would Play Batman If Asked
Jon Hamm, best known for his role as Don Draper from Mad Men, says he would don the black cowl as Batman - under the right circumstances.
In an interview on In Depth With Graham Bensinger (via The Hollywood Reporter), Jon Hamm was asked if he was aware of the rumors and hopes that he would play Batman: he ultimately responded positively to the idea, so long as the script is good.
"It depends on the script, what the story is,” said Hamm. "I am a huge comic book fan, always have been. I've read comic books since I was nine or younger. And I'm pretty knowledgeable about a lot of them. And I like the genre, and I like when they're done well... it depends on the story, it all comes down to the story."
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey DLC Plan Announced
Ubisoft has announced Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s post-launch plans, which includes two major episodic story arcs and Assassin’s Creed III Remastered as part of its season pass, as well as some additional free content.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s season pass, which is included in the Gold, Ultimate, Spartan and Pantheon Editions of the game, can be purchased on its own for $40 US. It's comprised primarily of two story-centric episodic arcs: Legacy of the First Blade and The Fate of Atlantis, both of which contain three episodes that will each be released approximately six weeks apart.
Dick Grayson and Jason Todd Face Off in Our Exclusive Titans First Look
Throughout September, IGN is spotlighting the best TV coming your way in the 2018-2019 season. Today, we're taking a look at DC Universe's Titans, premiering October 12 on the new subscription service. This fresh take on the iconic DC Comics team unites Starfire (Anna Diop), Raven (Teagan Croft), Beast Boy (Ryan Potter), and Dick Grayson's Robin (Brenton Thwaites), as they become embroiled in a conspiracy that could bring about Hell on Earth.
Batman and Robin have one of the most iconic partnerships in pop culture history, but what happens when one half of the dynamic duo wants to fly solo?
Insomniac Would Love to Make Sunset Overdrive 2
Insomniac would "love to" make a sequel to its critically acclaimed Xbox One exclusive, Sunset Overdrive.
In this month's episode of IGN Unfiltered, Ryan McCaffrey sat down with Insomniac CEO Ted Price and discussed the potential future of the Insomniac-owned IP.
“I think one of the great things about starting a franchise and having the opportunity to make sequels," Price said, "is that you’ve, in many cases, made the hardest decisions already.”
“When you establish an IP, you now know what the tone is, you know what the character is, you know what the core mechanics are that work. You know what players liked and didn’t like," Price continued, "so, doing a sequel for any game, be it Sunset Overdrive or something else, is an opportunity to deliver something to fans that’s significantly better than the original, and that’s something that I think we
Eli Roth is Honoring Horror’s Greats in New TV Series
When Eli Roth's name comes up in conversations, it's a safe bet that horror films are the topic of said discussion. Even though it's been five years since Roth released his last genre movie -- 2013's Green Inferno, which was an ultra gruesome send-up to '70s horror classic, Cannibal Holocaust -- the writer-director still resides in the fandom that inspired him to make Cabin Fever, his first breakout hit.
Demonstrating his love for horror cinema, its history, and the passionate fandom that comes with it, Roth acts as the producer, curator, and host of AMC's next installment of their Visionaries docuseries. Earlier this year year, James Cameron led a series of episodes exploring cinematic science fiction through the years. Just in time for the Halloween season, Roth is spearheading seven episodes of the next installment of the series, exploring the History of Horror for casual and die-hard fans alike.
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What Did You Think of This Week’s Comics?
It was another big week for the comic book industry, especially with Marvel dropping key new issues of both Amazing Spider-Man and Infinity Wars.
Check out our new reviews and thinkpieces, and be sure to let us know your favorite new books in the comments below.
Amazing Spider-Man #5 Review
Written by Nick Spencer | Drawn by Ryan Ottley
"It's easy to picture Marvel's latest Amazing Spider-Man relaunch turning out poorly. Writer Dan Slott was a near-impossible act to follow, given the huge mark he left on the franchise. Yet over the course of this opening storyline, Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley have managed to make the series their own even as they continue very naturally from where Slott left off. The result is a comic that manages to bring Spidey back to basics even as it continues to push him forward and challenge him in unexpected ways." -Jesse