Monthly Archives: May 2019
Game of Thrones Series Finale WTF Questions
Full spoilers ahead for “The Iron Throne,” the series finale of Game of Thrones!
For even more on Game of Thrones, be sure to check out why Drogon did what he did in the end, or our side-by-side comparison of the characters from their first and last appearances. Or peruse every IGN Game of Thrones episode review ever, why Westeros' new leader could be a terrifying choice, and why Drogon did what he did in the finale.
Who Is Aaron Paul’s Character in Westworld Season 3?
Warning! FULL SPOILERS for Westworld Season 2 below. If you're in need of a refresher, be sure to check out our review of the Season 2 finale, titled "The Passenger."
Westworld's Season 3 trailer opens with Breaking Bad's Jesse Pinkman, Aaron Paul, strolling through a city on his way to work. Accompanied by the haunting melodies of Pink Floyd, Paul's character speaks of broken promises and a longing for something that's "real." And except for the few shots we get of Dolores sprinkled throughout the trailer, most of the footage is centered on Paul and his exploits. It's his point of view that guides us through this first look at the third chapter in Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan's sci-fi epic. So, what does it all mean?
Uniqlo Unveils New Line of Pokemon Shirts
Uniqlo held its annual UT Grand Prix T-Shirt contest this year with Pokemon as the theme. After 18,000 entries, the winners have been chosen and their designs will soon be available for purchase around the world.
The Grand Prize winner was Li Wen Pei from China with his design containing three Magikarp and one Gyrados using a "totem style" to signify the "evolution from weakness to mightiness."
In Second Place came Mizukilobyte from Japan who combined Unown with a vision test. In third place was Emily from the USA with her "pikachill" design that has Pikachu and Alolan Exeggutor "chilling on a tropical beach with a fancy drink!"
There were many more winners with designs that can be purchased online and in stores beginning on June 24, 2019, at 7am PT/10am ET. You can check out all the winners below.
John Wick Chapter 4 Announced, 2021 Release Date Confirmed
John Wick: Chapter 4 has been announced in a very interesting way, as Lionsgate sent out a text to fans of the series stating that the next chapter in the John Wick saga will be released in theaters on May 21, 2021.
As reported by Polygon, the text message simply said: "You have served. You will be of service. John Wick: Chapter 4 is coming - May 21, 2021."
No further information was given, and IGN has reached out to Lionsgate for further clarification.
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum was released in theaters on May 17, 2019. In our review, we said "it remains a lot of fun to watch John Wick get himself into and out of trouble," and we gave the film a score of 8.5 out of 10.
Mortal Kombat 11’s Best Fatalities, Ranked (And How To Do Them)
Mortal Kombat 11 features the series' best and most brutal fatalities ever. But with so many to choose from we decided to narrow them down to our top 15 favorites.
You'll find them here in order from 15 all the way down to our favorite. The only ground rule we set, no character could appear twice on the list. Additionally, we've included the combos for each of them in case you want to try them out for yourself.
Here's a key for the controls on each platform:
Attack 1:
- PS4: Square
- Xbox: X button
Attack 2:
- PS4: Triangle
- Xbox: Y button
Ubisoft Open to Adjusting The Division 2 Raid Difficulty
The Division 2 raid Operation Dark Hours has proven to be exceptionally hard to beat, especially for console players, and it appears Ubisoft is open to adjusting its difficulty.
Reddit user Inkist posted yesterday that his team (which includes players Bloodshy, Inkist, Tico79, Jaqev, Hansome Lancer, AZPrimeminister, I'm Bats, and H2K Predator) was the first to beat the eight-player raid on console - three days after it went live.
Johan from Ubisoft took to the thread to congratulate the team on beating the raid, to which a Reddit user criticized the raid’s difficulty. To this, Johan responded "The raid is very much designed to be the toughest challenge yet in the history of the franchise. It is built around the idea of a well-coordinated team with good communications. That said, raid difficulty is certainly feedback that we have been looking at since the release of Dark Hours, and it is not outside the realm of possibility that tweaks will be made moving forward."
Game of Thrones: How Jon’s Snow’s Fate Brings the Series Full Circle
Full spoilers for Game of Thrones' series finale follow below.
For even more on Game of Thrones, be sure to check out the finale's biggest WTF questions, why Drogon did what he did in the end, or our side-by-side comparison of the characters from their first and last appearances. Or peruse every IGN Game of Thrones episode review ever, why Westeros' new leader could be a terrifying choice, and why Drogon did what he did in the finale.
Long, Average Games Have Value, Too
Here’s a hypothetical question for you. Which is better: an excellent 10-hour game or a decent 50-hour one? One that grips you consistently for a short time, or one that captures your imagination only occasionally across a long time? Of course, there are a whole lot of unknown factors here like genre or price, and obviously the ideal situation would be a big game that’s also varied and engaging. But not every game can be The Witcher 3 or Red Dead Redemption 2, so in a very general sense, which do you personally prefer?
Chances are you know what you’d pick pretty quickly, and it’s also a given that your answer will be the opposite of someone else’s. The debate of ‘quality vs. quantity’ in games doesn’t really have a “right” answer, and I’m not here to try and solve it. But while I think we can all agree on the blanket statement that “games should be good instead of bad,” there’s a case to be made for the value of a game that isn’t really anything special, but is consistently entertaining and will last you a very long time.
Water Bottles, Coffee Cups and Other Crazy Pop Culture Gaffes
Full spoilers for Game of Thrones' series finale follow below.
For even more on Game of Thrones, be sure to check out the finale's biggest WTF questions, why Drogon did what he did in the end, or our side-by-side comparison of the characters from their first and last appearances. Or peruse every IGN Game of Thrones episode review ever, why Westeros' new leader could be a terrifying choice, and why Drogon did what he did in the finale.
Game of Thrones Finale Ratings Hit Record All-Time High
Game of Thrones' series finale, "The Iron Throne," was watched by a new all-time HBO record 19.3 million viewers across all of its platforms (linear, HBO GO, and HBO NOW) last night.
The finale's ratings beat out last week's Game of Thrones episode, "The Bells," which previously held the record, for only a week, at 18.4 million viewers.
"The Iron Throne" also now holds the title of the most-watched single telecast on HBO ever, with 13.6 million viewers tuning in for the 9pm airing. The previous record was held for almost 20 years by The Sopranos season 4 premiere on September 15, 2002, which saw 13.4 million people watching that episode at the same time.