Monthly Archives: November 2019
Borderlands 3’s First DLC Campaign Announced, Release Date Revealed and New Trailer
Gearbox has revealed the first DLC campaign for Borderlands 3. The campaign add-on is called Moxxi’s Heist of The Handsome Jackpot, and the DLC is slated to be released on December 19.
Like it says in the name, Moxxi’s Heist of The Handsome Jackpot sees the Vault Hunters teaming up with Moxxi on a score. The mark? Handsome Jack’s ruined casino space station which still houses untold riches.
The DLC adds a new galaxy destination with unique casino zones that are as gaudy and opulent as Handsome Jack would have wanted. Moxxi has a crew of her own that players will be working with, and the campaign missions will focus on the ultimate, space casino heist. The DLC will be included in the season pass and deluxe edition.
Lucasfilm President Comments on George Lucas’ Opinions of Episode VII
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has commented on the recent revelation that George Lucas felt disappointed by Star Wars: The Force Awakens, admitting that it can sometimes be difficult for a creator to pass on the torch.
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Kennedy addressed Disney CEO Bob Iger's autobiographical memoir, which presents Lucas' critique of the first film in the sequel trilogy, as she shared her belief that the Star Wars creator perhaps didn't anticipate how difficult it would be to see the franchise evolve.
Update: Joker Sequel Reports Denied by Sources
Update #2: Multiple sources have confirmed to IGN that the Deadline story is the more accurate of the two reports cited below about a possible Joker sequel. Our sources insist that no such meeting between Todd Phillips and Warners chairman Toby Emmerich took place and that no other DC villain origin movies are in the works.
Update #1:
Following the previous news from THR on a sequel to Todd Phillips' Joker reportedly being in negotiations with co-writer Scott Silver, Deadline has reported from their sources that no deals for a sequel are in the works.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Gets a Pokemon Sword and Shield Event This Week
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is hosting a Pokémon Sword and Shield event on November 22 that will feature new Pokemon including the brand new three starters.
Nintendo Japan announced on Twitter that a Pokémon Sword and Shield event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will start on November 22 and run for five days.
The event brings Pokémon from the Galar region to the platform-fighter in the form of Spirits. There will be four new Spirits available for the duration of the event:
Lucasfilm President Unsure What’s Next for Star Wars After Episode IX
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has opened up about her plans to move the Star Wars franchise forward after The Rise of Skywalker, saying it will be "an incredible challenge."
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Kennedy discussed the forthcoming final act of the Skywalker Saga, along with her plans for the next Star Wars entry after Episode IX, as she shared the complexities of detaching from the original story to carve a new way forward for the franchise.
"It's an incredible challenge, and it is something that we're in the middle of, and I can't even begin to tell you where this may end up," Kennedy said. "I think whatever this next movie is, and how it begins to define a new way forward, it's something we want to take plenty of time and plenty of conversation and careful thought before deciding exactly what we're going to do."
First Details on the Next Saints Row Game Arrive in 2020
Publisher Koch Media says the next Saints Row game will officially be announced in 2020.
We heard back in August that a new Saints Row game is “deep in development” from publisher THQ Nordic. Now, after GI.biz recently spoke to Koch Media CEO Klemens Kundratitz, we know to expect more details on the game next year.
“Saints Row is very close to our hearts, and we'll talk about it next year,” Kundratitz said. “For the time being, we just wanted to get the word out that it's coming and it's going to be great.”
Find out How to Get £15 Bonus Cashback When Shopping Black Friday Deals at Amazon and Currys
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest deals and follow our very own IGN UK Deals Amazon storefront for IGN's curated lists of best games, tech and accessories.
Get the Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals in 2019
Toyota Returns to the Forza Franchise Next Month
Playground Games has announced that Toyota will be returning to the Forza Horizon series next month. The much-loved 1998 Toyota Supra RZ will be available in Forza Horizon 4 as a part of the Series 17 update on December 12.
The news came via a fun reveal at the end of the team’s latest update livestream and was repeated via the official Forza Motorsport Twitter account.
In the follow-up Forza Monthly stream, community manager Brian Ekberg clarified that Toyota subdivision Lexus is also part of the deal.
Baby Yoda: The Mandalorian’s Producers on Keeping the Secret
The single biggest kept secret so far in Disney+'s The Mandalorian was the reveal of the "Baby Yoda," and Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have revealed just how tough it was to keep that little perfect green baby a secret from the galaxy.
Speaking to ET's Ash Crossan at The Mandalorian's premiere, Filoni explained how they fought so hard to keep it a secret so fans could experience it as a true surprise. In today's day and age, that is quite an accomplishment, and Filoni is still "a little gun shy" about it.
"We kept it secret so long, that it's still a little gun shy, having it out there in the world, but I’m glad it’s out," Filoni said. "That was a big secret to keep, but Jon and I were pretty adamant that it would be the best thing for fans if we could get them to the finish line and they could experience it in the episode. So, I think it did it’s job."
The Flash Season 6, Episode 6 Review
This review contains spoilers for The Flash: Season 6, Episode 6, "License to Elongate” - if you need a refresher on where we left off, here's our review for The Flash Season 6, Episode 5.
As my colleague Jesse Schedeen has noted in his recent reviews, The Flash has definitely gotten its groove back in Season 6, deftly rediscovering that trademark balance between humor and heart that made the series so compelling all the way back in Season 1.
“License to Elongate” continues the season’s winning streak, with a concept that, on paper, sounded decidedly schticky, but in reality proves to be one of the most charming installments of Season 6 so far. The episode goes all-in on the shameless James Bond homage promised by its title, and it works precisely because the premise is treated with such a light touch by director Danielle Panabaker (proving that the star is a natural helmer in her second time behind the camera), who confidently navigates the tricky tonal shifts between the hour’s self-aware comedy and weightier moments.