Monthly Archives: June 2019
Sony Will Never Walk Away From Narrative-Based Games
President and CEO of Sony’s PlayStation division Jim Ryan has gone on record about the company’s success with narrative-driven, story-based games, saying "it's certainly not a genre of gaming we'll ever walk away from. "
In an interview with CNET, Ryan was asked about the future of live-service games like Anthem and Fallout 76, and if they are the future of interactive entertainment when compared to the narrative-driven games Sony has been focusing on for some time, which includes God of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Spider-Man and more.
E3’s Most Unforgettable Celebrity Appearances
E3 is known for many things. From revealing the coolest games from the biggest devs to the massively overproduced show floor booths, it’s all in service of getting or keeping that hype train moving. And what would a trade show be without paid celebrity appearances?
There have been too many to count over the past two decades, from the cinge-inducing-ly bad to the actually-not-so-terrible, so here are our picks for the most unforgettable celebrity cameos at E3 over the years.
What's Left of The Beatles (and Some Guests)
Let’s start with an E3 moment that somehow manages to be one of the coolest and weirdest celebrity moments in E3 history.
The Best Tech Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
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Father's Day falls on the 16th of June this year. If you're struggling to think of what to get him, don't panic, because I’ve hand-picked some of the best Tech gift ideas from across the internet. These are sure to please every kind of dad. Don’t forget to take advantage of the Father's Day discounts on some of these gifts, too.
Logitech Harmony Elite Remote
Rick Grimes Shocking Twist Rocks The Walking Dead
The long-running Walking Dead comic has just been hit with one of its most significant plot twists ever.
After you're done reading this recap, don't forget to check out our review of The Walking Dead #192 and our analysis on why this Walking Dead tragedy is actually a sign of hope.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead #192!
Todd Howard Reflects on Crunch at Bethesda and Across Industry
According to numerous reports, crunch (the practice of overworking employees to reach project deadlines, often to the detriment of an employee’s health) is a massively pervasive issue in the video game industry. Accusations allege that studios like Mortal Kombat’s NetherRealm, Fortnite’s Epic Games, and Grand Theft Auto’s Rockstar (among many others) all practice at least some amount of crunch, leading to increased calls for unionization across the industry. It’s become an issue that even the biggest of executives are forced to acknowledge, and on this month’s episode of IGN Unfiltered, Bethesda director Todd Howard shared his thoughts on the relationship between crunch and the studio that’s brought us The Elder Scrolls and modern Fallout.
Everything We Learned In the Pokemon Sword and Shield Direct
Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company held a Pokémon Direct for Pokémon Sword and Shield and a ton of new information was revealed, including the release date of November 15, Dynamax and Raid battles, the new Legendary Pokémon, and so much more.
We've gathered everything new discussed in one place for all to see and look over until we can all jump into the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Shield this November.
Dynamax
A new phenomenon in certain parts of the Galar region (including all gyms), Dynamax makes Pokémon giant in size and gives them incredible strength. All moves that Pokémon know will be turned into "powerful maximums," (with some changing entirely, not unlike Z-moves).
Why It’s Important Magic: The Gathering Finally Got a Show
With the big news that Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo will be executive producing an animated Magic: The Gathering series on Netflix, IGN’s resident MTG players sat down for a group discussion on why it’s such a big deal.
We hash out the significance of Magic getting a show, what we expect the Russo brothers to bring to the series, our thoughts on the creative direction, and what the show needs to do to please longtime MTG players. Hear our thoughts and be sure to weigh in with your take in the comments.
7 New Pokemon Revealed, Including Sword and Shield Legendaries
Today's Pokemon Direct saw the introduction of 7 new creatures, including Pokemon Sword and Shield's respective legendaries.
As speculated after the game's reveal, the two legendaries are sword and shield-wielding wolves. Check them all out in the gallery below - and there's a full list with descriptions below:
- Zacian - A wolf-like legendary Pokemon. Zacian attacks so gracefully that its movements can even captivate its opponents. It holds what appears to be a sword in its mouth.
- Zamazenta - Another legendary wolf, Zamazenta’s regal and majestic movements overwhelm any opponents that dare face it. Its body is covered in what seems to be a shield.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Release Date Confirmed
Today's Pokemon Direct announced the release date for Pokemon Sword and Shield as November 15, 2019.
Sword and Shield are the next core RPG games in the Pokemon series, and the Direct presentation revealed a variety of new features coming to the game, including online Max Raid Battles, where four players join together to defeat supersize Pokemon known as Dynamax. There is also a new, open-world style zone called the Wild Area, which stretches between cities and is home to a variety of wild Pokemon.
Naturally, there are also many new Pokemon coming to the game, including two new legendary wolf-style Pokemon representing the Sword and Shield sides of the game.
Trover Saves the Universe Ad Features Rick and Morty
Fans get a tiny bit of Rick and Morty before season 4 in the new Trover Saves The Universe Trailer.
Trover Saves The Universe is the new VR action platformer from Rick and Morty co-creator and head of Squanch Games, Justin Roiland. The game, which we thought was, “great” by the way, came out last week. And now thanks to Roiland’s unmistakable voice, we’ve got a new trailer featuring the multiverse’s most schwifty duo.
The trailer, which features Rick and Morty sitting in their living room and watching gameplay of Trover Saves The Universe, is filled with in-jokes and fourth-wall breaks. Of course, Morty is excited and Rick is dismissive throughout, even going as far as to ask if Adult Swim know that they’re doing this promotion.