Monthly Archives: February 2019
Devil May Cry 5 Preview: Daunting but Rewarding for Newcomers
When thinking of games I’m usually a fan of, the Devil May Cry series fits neatly into place. It’s got a supernatural story, challenging combat, and an abundance of style, but beyond attempting the first as a tween, I regrettably never truly dove head-first into the story of demon hunter Dante. So for all intents and purposes, Devil May Cry 5 is my first foray into the series. Here's what I thought as a newcomer.
I didn’t think I’d have too much trouble jumping into it, combat or story-wise, but man, I was fairly confused within the first five minutes. Though, yes, chronologically DMC 5 is set after 2 and 4, it also thrusts veterans and newcomers alike into generally unknown territory. Nero is being shepherded by an entirely new character, V, into the demon world to assist Dante. Nero’s inexplicably missing an arm, and Dante is getting his backside beat.
Devil May Cry 5’s New Character Is Amazingly Strange
V wears sandals. There might be more striking elements about Devil May Cry 5’s new character - for instance, he looks like Adam Driver starring in a Criss Angel: Mindfreak biopic - but I’m not sure anything better symbolises the weird (and, to my mind, brilliant) approach Capcom’s taking with him.
I mean, have you tried running in sandals? It’s not impossible, but it’s definitely annoying. They flap around, they rub, they make weird slapping noises. That’s fine: they’re made for holidays, or walking around your house in a robe and little else. I would say that if you’re being forced to run in sandals, something has gone wrong in your life. And I have absolutely convinced myself that this is Capcom creating metaphors for mechanics.
Jordan Developing African Fantasy Epic Black Leopard, Red Wolf
Michael B. Jordan's production company, Outlier Society in conjunction with Warner Bros., has secured the rights to the popular fantasy novel by Marlon James – Black Leopard, Red Wolf.
Variety reports James will serve as executive producer for the project, which will tell the story from the first book in his planned Dark Star Trilogy. James is better known for his A Brief History of Seven Killings and is a Booker prize winner.
Black Leopard, Red Wolf is a fantasy tale of a man charged with finding the potential heir to an empire while war and politics rage in the background. It draws on African mythology and while he said he was only joking at the time, James has described the story as an, "African Game of Thrones" perhaps due to its bloody nature and high fantasy themes.
Breaking Down Those PS5 First-Party Rumors
Beyond!
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano and IGN UK's Joe Skrebels to discuss the latest rumors about the PS5, including reports that first-party studios are allegedly working on PS5 games and a Sony patent leading many to believe backward compatibility could be in the works.
Plus, the crew dives into the February PlayStation Plus lineup, Apex Legends' launch, the PSVR Groundhog Day announcement, and a discussion about where we go when a long-awaited game is finally released. And, it all concludes in a Ratchet & Clank Trophy Test.
Avatar 2: Stephen Lang Talks Underwater Performance Capture, Playing the Villain
Stephen Lang, who played the villainous Colonel Miles Quaritch in James Cameron's Avatar, has opened up about his work on Avatar 2.
During an Alita: Battle Angel red carpet interview with IGN, Lang talked about continuing his portrayal of Quaritch, what it was like to do performance capture underwater, and revealed he already knows how Avatar 5 will end.
Be sure to check out the interview below, which begins at the 42:12 mark:
During the interview, Lang confirmed he is playing the villain in Avatar 2, which sources say may be titled "Avatar: The Way of Water. "I knew there were going to be sequels pretty quickly." Lang said, "Then, within a very short time, I think in 2010,
Paramount Halts Preproduction on World War Z Sequel
The sequel to World War Z, which was set to be directed by David Fincher, has reportedly been put on hold due to budget issues and a lack of momentum.
Broken by The Playlist and further reported on by THR, preproduction for the sequel to the 2013 film was halted last night, and Paramount and producers with Brad Pitt’s Plan B company reportedly started making calls to the crew of the film on Wednesday morning, informing them of the news. The film was reportedly set to begin production in spring or early summer in Atlanta.
Anthem Post-Launch and Endgame Content Revealed
The first details on Anthem's post-launch and endgame content have been revealed.
On Twitter, Anthem Lead Producer Ben Irving revealed details on the post-launch content release schedule for Anthem, which will include the continuation of Anthem's story, the addition of guilds and leaderboards, an expanded progression system, new missions, events, and difficulty settings, and more. A full breakdown is available on the official Anthem Endgame site.
VERY excited to start sharing more information about the Anthem Live Service! This is just the beginning... pic.twitter.com/eGmj5V6Mpc
Tax Filings Are Due Tomorrow, Here’s How to Do Them for Free
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You've long known IGN is the best place for video game and entertainment news, but did you know we're branching out into giving you the hottest new info on free tax preparation software? It's true. We're here to help. We know all too well doing your taxes sucks, so we went ahead and rounded up the best and easiest ways for you to file for free and maximize your refund.
The freest and most direct way to file is to go right to the IRS website and start from there. But if you have questions or need assistance, good luck. That's why we put together this list. There are lots of ways you might be leaving money on the table without even realizing it, for example. For example, if you make income from streaming, did you know you can write off games and your equipment? It's true. I didn't know that until I had my taxes done professionally and now I'm kicking myself for not having monetized my hobby earlier. Note: you need to actually make income from it before you can start claiming expenses. It's best to check with a professional, and many of these services have live support.
Two New Transformer: Studio Series Toys Bumblebee Movie Figures Announced
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The Transformers: Studio Series line is getting two new additions by way of Dropkick and Optimus Prime, both based on the character models from last year's Bumblebee movie.
Optimus Prime, Autobot leader and easily the most iconic of all the Transformers across all media, is due to arrive April 1 with a retail price of $29.99 USD. Dropkick, definitely a less well-known member of the Decepticons, but still a notable figure, is scheduled to hit retailers August 1 for $19.99.
The Studio Series Optimus Prime features "vivid, movie-inspired deco and detailed hand blasters," and transforms from truck to robot in 35 steps. Optimus stands 6.5 inches and comes with a backdrop of the "San Francisco Bridge scene" in Bumblebee.
Take-Two CEO on Epic Store: ‘We Want to Be Where the Consumer Is’
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says the company doesn’t intend to exclusively distribute its games on the Epic Games Store, as the company isn’t “a believer in exclusive relationships."
In an earnings conference call this morning, in reference to if Take-Two is considering digitally distributing its games on the Epic Games Store exclusively for higher profit margins, Zelnick said "Our approach is to be wherever the consumer is and we distribute very widely. Generally speaking, we have not been a believer in exclusive relationships, and I wouldn’t comment on any particular store."
"The question’s been raised: shouldn’t you as a company be exclusively direct to consumer? I think our experience is that consumers want to shop where they can get a multiplicity of titles,” Zelnick said. "Our strategy is to be broadly distributed. We’re happy that Epic’s going into the business, we’re happy to have someone else at the table."