Monthly Archives: June 2019
Wizards Unite: Show Us Your Best Hagrid Pics
Even though we didn't expect it until tomorrow, the Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is available now!
The AR mobile game, from the developers of Pokemon Go, has you helping Hagrid and hunting Hippogriffs all over your neighborhood. Naturally, this will likely lead to some magical mishaps and hijinks - which we want you to share with us!
8 Marvel Characters Keanu Reeves Could Play
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige recently revealed that actor Keanu Reeves has been in continued talks to join the MCU one day. In a year where everything seems to be coming up Keanu, confirmation of a juicy MCU role would be the perfect chaser.
But which heroes and villains would be the perfect fit for the star of iconic franchises like The Matrix, John Wick and Bill & Ted? We have a few ideas. From Moon Knight to Adam Warlock and beyond, check out our slideshow or scroll down to learn which Marvel characters we'd like to see Reeves play.
Marvel’s Kevin Feige Says Spider-Man and Venom Movie ‘Likely’
Update: Confusion over the wording of Feige's quote has spread across the internet, so IGN reached out to Sony for clarification on whether Feige was saying there will likely be a Spider-Man and Venom movie crossover or if he was saying there would likely be another Venom movie. Sony contacted the CinemaBlend writer who interviewed Feige and received clarification that Feige was indeed referring to the likelihood of a Spider-Man and Venom crossover. However, this should not be taken as Sony confirming that the crossover is happening. This is purely a clarification of Feige's original statement.
The original story is below.
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige recently revealed that a Spider-Man/Venom crossover movie is “likely."
GTA Online Diamond Casino and Resort Details Released
Rockstar Games has revealed new details on the forthcoming Diamond Casino and Resort coming to Grand Theft Auto Online, including a release window and content info.
Announced by Rockstar, the Diamond Casino and Resort will open its doors later this summer, though no specific release date was announced. Set in a building between Vinewood Hills and the Tataviam Mountains, the Diamond will feature “lavish amenities, exclusive shopping, first-class entertainment and state-of-the-art gaming facilities."
12 Minutes Is a Riveting Groundhog Day-Style Murder Mystery
12 Minutes had me at minute one, but playing it only reinforced my gut reaction to it: this is my favorite new game from E3 2019, and if it's not already on your radar, it's time to rectify that. The concept is a clever mashup of a roguelike and a traditional point-and-click adventure game, viewed from a top-down perspective: playing as the husband, you and your wife are sitting down to dinner, where she wants to share some big news. She's prepared something special to eat, and she asks you to set the table. But you can do anything you like and your wife will react. If you sit on the couch, she'll sit next to you and cuddle in front of the TV. You can wander the apartment – I saw a bathroom, bedroom, and a closet – and it doesn't appear you can leave. Dialogue options change based on your choices.
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Now Available
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite has exited its beta phase and is now available to download on Android and iOS devices in select regions. That means the game has unlocked a day ahead of its planned release date.
Earlier this week developer Niantic announced that Harry Potter: Wizards Unite would be released on Friday, June 21, but it appears that the game is already available for many users. IGN staff in both the UK and US have been able to download and play the game on iOS and Android, so it's worth checking your app store to see if it's available for you.
A Game of Thrones Battle With 50 Direwolves Was Cut From Season 8
We didn't get to see much of Ghost in Season 8 of Game of Thrones, but apparently we missed out on a lot more direwolf action than we realized in the show's final episodes.
In a recent podcast interview with IndieWire, director Miguel Sapochnik (who helmed Season 8 episode 3, "The Long Night," and episode 5, "The Bells") revealed that the scope of "The Long Night" was far bigger than anyone could've imagined - at least during the planning process.
J.J. Abrams & Son Writing New Spider-Man Series
Marvel's mystery Spider-Man project has finally been revealed. While it isn't a continuation of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man movies as first speculated, it does have a major Hollywood connection. Director J.J. Abrams and his son Henry are collaborating on a new Spider-Man tale.
As revealed by The New York Times, the comic in question is simply titled Spider-Man. This five-issue limited series will be drawn by Sara Pichelli (Spider-Men) and colored by Dave Stewart (Hellboy).
This New Scooby-Doo Series Looks BONKERS
Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang have teamed up with plenty of celebrities over the years - from the Harlem Globetrotters to Sonny and Cher to the stars of Supernatural - but the latest incarnation of the beloved animated series will be the first to feature a revolving door of star cameos in a half-hour format, following in the funky footsteps of the hourlong New Scooby-Doo Movies of the '70s.
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who has gathered an all-star cast (and some surprisingly nostalgic additions) to assist Scooby and the gang in solving a new batch of mysteries, from comedians like Ricky Gervais, Weird Al Yankovic, and Kenan Thompson, to singer-songwriter Sia, NBA star Chris Paul, Family Matters' Steve Urkel (voiced by Jaleel White), and even Batman himself (Kevin Conroy).
LEGO Games Are Growing Up with Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga isn’t a remake. It’s a completely new game built from the ground up. TT Games’ Head of Design Arthur Parsons states, “It’s time to shake things up, shake the formula up and try something completely different”. From what I’ve seen this is entirely apparent. From its focus on freedom to its brand new approach to combat, it’s a reinvention of the LEGO game format, and signals that the series is growing up. After all, people like me who enjoyed the original LEGO Star Wars games as children will now be in their 20s and welcome a bigger, bolder gameplay experience.
Combat has evolved greatly and is perhaps the biggest departure from the traditional LEGO formula - it’s now more layered and complex than ever before. Numbers fly off enemies, Borderlands-style, as health is removed from overhead bars. A new melee combo system appears to provide more satisfaction than the traditional Lego approach of spamming one button until your aggressor falls to pieces. Combinations of different buttons will trigger more powerful attacks, allowing you to deal with the inevitable swarms that will surround you as you attempt to collect every precious stud. Elsewhere, ranged weapons no longer lock on, and free aim makes blasting Stormtroopers with guns like Chewie’s bowcaster more of a test of skill. Hopefully these new combat mechanics will provide a new challenge for players growing tired of the overly familiar structure of recent LEGO outings.