Monthly Archives: February 2020

Resident Evil Tribute Daymare: 1998 Gets PS4, Xbox One Release Date

If you love survival horror games, especially ones that are either directly from or inspired by those made in the '90s, then April 2020 is the month for you.

Daymare: 1998 is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on April 28, 2020 across North America and Europe. You might know that is not long after the Resident Evil 3 remake release date, on April 3, 2020. Yep, you're being spoiled this April.

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The PS4 version of Daymare: 1998 will be available both in physical and digital form, while the Xbox One version will only be available digitally.

Daymare: 1998 started out life as Resident Evil 2 Reborn when it was announced in July 2015. That was just a month before Capcom revealed its own Resident Evil 2 remake and forced Italian indie studio Invader Games to shut down its fan-made homage.

But Invader wasn't deterred and instead started making its own third-person survival horror game that builds upon the work done already, but swapping out everything Resident Evil 2 for original ideas and names.

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Fast-forward to September 2019 and Daymare: 1998 was released for PC. As is intended, it's pretty similar to Resident Evil 2, featuring a story told through multi-character perspective, environmental puzzles, over-the-shoulder shooting, and inventory management.

You play as an elite soldier, a helicopter pilot, and a forest ranger as they set out to investigate a deadly virus outbreak. Naturally, there will be plenty of horrible creatures to shoot or avoid along the way.

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Doctor Strange Director Derrickson Praises Choice of Sam Raimi to Direct Marvel Sequel

The director of the 2016 Doctor Strange film, Scott Derrickson, has praised the idea of putting Sam Raimi in charge of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. With reports stating Raimi is in talks to direct Doctor Strange 2, Derrickson posted his thoughts on Twitter, saying "What a great choice to take over Doctor Strange." Derrickson was originally in the director's chair for the sequel but leftover creative differences between himself and Marvel in January. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/10/doctor-strange-2-loses-director-scott-derrickson"] Raimi was behind the Spider-Man films from the 2000s and hasn't touched a super-hero movie since. He is also known for working on movies like The Evil Dead series and has been announced as a producer on The Last of Us movie. His talent for horror and super-hero movies should put him in good stead to tackle the upcoming Doctor Strange film as it has been described as the first MCU horror film. If you want to know why the Multiverse of Madness could be so scary, check out this explainer. If the reports of Raimi taking the reins don't work out, we have 10 other directors in mind we think could take over. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=doctor-strange-10-directors-who-could-take-over-multiverse-of-madness&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"]Hope Corrigan is an Australian freelance writer for IGN who is stoked for Joxer the Mighty to be in charge. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.  

Doctor Strange Director Derrickson Praises Choice of Sam Raimi to Direct Marvel Sequel

The director of the 2016 Doctor Strange film, Scott Derrickson, has praised the idea of putting Sam Raimi in charge of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. With reports stating Raimi is in talks to direct Doctor Strange 2, Derrickson posted his thoughts on Twitter, saying "What a great choice to take over Doctor Strange." Derrickson was originally in the director's chair for the sequel but leftover creative differences between himself and Marvel in January. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/10/doctor-strange-2-loses-director-scott-derrickson"] Raimi was behind the Spider-Man films from the 2000s and hasn't touched a super-hero movie since. He is also known for working on movies like The Evil Dead series and has been announced as a producer on The Last of Us movie. His talent for horror and super-hero movies should put him in good stead to tackle the upcoming Doctor Strange film as it has been described as the first MCU horror film. If you want to know why the Multiverse of Madness could be so scary, check out this explainer. If the reports of Raimi taking the reins don't work out, we have 10 other directors in mind we think could take over. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=doctor-strange-10-directors-who-could-take-over-multiverse-of-madness&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"]Hope Corrigan is an Australian freelance writer for IGN who is stoked for Joxer the Mighty to be in charge. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.  

Knives Out Sequel Confirmed

Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer has revealed that a Knives Out sequel is on the way with a possible 2022 release date. The sequel announcement came at a third-quarter earnings call, where Feltheimer told investors the company's "2022 slate will be one of our most exciting ever." Director Rian Johnson has been a big proponent of a Knives Out sequel, telling Deadline that "the idea of continuing it on seems like it would just be a blast." Johnson continued, "But there's a lot that has to happen before that can happen, first and foremost being writing a script." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=nominees-best-movie-of-2019&captions=true"] Knives Out released in November 2019 with an all-star cast including Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ana de Armas, and more. The film reportedly cost around $40 million to produce and earned an estimated 27 million dollars in its opening weekend. With Knives Out nearing $300 million at the worldwide box office, it's reasonable to say that Johnson's film was a success. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/10/knives-out-review"] It's currently unclear if any of the old cast will be returning for the sequel, but Daniel Craig, who played Detective Benoit Blac, has publicly expressed interest in reprising his role. Additionally, earlier this year, Johnson shared that he would like to get the sequel in production within the next year, which backs up Feltheimer's vague hint that Knives Out 2 could receive a 2022 release date. At the 2020 Golden Globes, Knives Out was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. While it didn't end up winning a Golden Globe, it certainly got enough attention to warrant a sequel. Are you looking forward to Knives Out 2? Let us know in the comments below. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Andrew Smith is a freelance contributor with IGN. Follow him on Twitter @_andrewtsmith.

Knives Out Sequel Confirmed

Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer has revealed that a Knives Out sequel is on the way with a possible 2022 release date. The sequel announcement came at a third-quarter earnings call, where Feltheimer told investors the company's "2022 slate will be one of our most exciting ever." Director Rian Johnson has been a big proponent of a Knives Out sequel, telling Deadline that "the idea of continuing it on seems like it would just be a blast." Johnson continued, "But there's a lot that has to happen before that can happen, first and foremost being writing a script." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=nominees-best-movie-of-2019&captions=true"] Knives Out released in November 2019 with an all-star cast including Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ana de Armas, and more. The film reportedly cost around $40 million to produce and earned an estimated 27 million dollars in its opening weekend. With Knives Out nearing $300 million at the worldwide box office, it's reasonable to say that Johnson's film was a success. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/10/knives-out-review"] It's currently unclear if any of the old cast will be returning for the sequel, but Daniel Craig, who played Detective Benoit Blac, has publicly expressed interest in reprising his role. Additionally, earlier this year, Johnson shared that he would like to get the sequel in production within the next year, which backs up Feltheimer's vague hint that Knives Out 2 could receive a 2022 release date. At the 2020 Golden Globes, Knives Out was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. While it didn't end up winning a Golden Globe, it certainly got enough attention to warrant a sequel. Are you looking forward to Knives Out 2? Let us know in the comments below. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Andrew Smith is a freelance contributor with IGN. Follow him on Twitter @_andrewtsmith.

Activision Confirms New Call of Duty in 2020, but Not the Developer

There’s going to be, wait for it, a new Call of Duty game this year sometime in Q4 2020. Activision Blizzard announced the news on their most recent call with investors, but in a break from tradition, the publisher did not announce a developer for this year’s Call of Duty. “The franchise has never been better positioned for growth and there’s more to come, including entirely new experiences within the Modern Warfare universe and then of course, in Q4 this year, a new premium Call of Duty release which is already generating excitement in our playtests,” said Activision COO Coddy Johnson. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-call-of-duty-review&captions=true"] Activision Blizzard didn’t reveal which of its three Call of Duty studios will be developing this year’s new Call of Duty game. The publisher typically rotates between Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Sledgehammer Games to develop each new year’s Call of Duty game. With Treyarch having developed 2018’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Infinity Ward having finished last year’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the cycle would presumably have gone to Sledgehammer. However, a report by Kotaku in 2019 claimed that studio Raven, a Wisconsin-based studio that does support on the Call of Duty series, was offered to lead the 2020 entry. However, plans were changed and Treyarch was given the 2020 Call of Duty game with both Raven and Sledgehammer working as support developers. Activision also gave its annual prediction that the next Call of Duty may not sell as good as the last, but this has always been more of a precaution than the reality. And even if Call of Duty 2020 doesn’t outsell Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the series is often the best-selling games of the year. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/11/01/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-review"] This year’s Call of Duty doesn’t have a subtitle or setting announced yet, but the same report suggests that it will be Black Ops 5 set sometime in the Cold War. There will reportedly be a single-player campaign mode after the feature was missing in Black Ops 4.

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Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Activision Confirms New Call of Duty in 2020, but Not the Developer

There’s going to be, wait for it, a new Call of Duty game this year sometime in Q4 2020. Activision Blizzard announced the news on their most recent call with investors, but in a break from tradition, the publisher did not announce a developer for this year’s Call of Duty. “The franchise has never been better positioned for growth and there’s more to come, including entirely new experiences within the Modern Warfare universe and then of course, in Q4 this year, a new premium Call of Duty release which is already generating excitement in our playtests,” said Activision COO Coddy Johnson. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-call-of-duty-review&captions=true"] Activision Blizzard didn’t reveal which of its three Call of Duty studios will be developing this year’s new Call of Duty game. The publisher typically rotates between Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Sledgehammer Games to develop each new year’s Call of Duty game. With Treyarch having developed 2018’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Infinity Ward having finished last year’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the cycle would presumably have gone to Sledgehammer. However, a report by Kotaku in 2019 claimed that studio Raven, a Wisconsin-based studio that does support on the Call of Duty series, was offered to lead the 2020 entry. However, plans were changed and Treyarch was given the 2020 Call of Duty game with both Raven and Sledgehammer working as support developers. Activision also gave its annual prediction that the next Call of Duty may not sell as good as the last, but this has always been more of a precaution than the reality. And even if Call of Duty 2020 doesn’t outsell Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the series is often the best-selling games of the year. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/11/01/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-review"] This year’s Call of Duty doesn’t have a subtitle or setting announced yet, but the same report suggests that it will be Black Ops 5 set sometime in the Cold War. There will reportedly be a single-player campaign mode after the feature was missing in Black Ops 4.

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Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN.

The Outer Worlds Nintendo Switch Version Delayed Due to Impact of Coronavirus

The Nintendo Switch version of the recent sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds has been delayed due to the current outbreak of coronavirus. Publisher Private Division tweeted a statement saying The Outer Worlds would be delayed due to the impact of the coronavirus on the team at Virtuos, which is working on the port. The tweet is followed up with another clarifying that everyone on the team is healthy but they are keeping the office closed, likely for preventative action. The good news is, aside from keeping employees safe, there's another silver lining to this delay. A physical version of The Outer Worlds looks to be released on cartridge for Switch owners, which is especially useful for those running out of memory card space. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="legacyId=20091934&captions=true"] Only last week we learned the release date for The Outer Worlds' Switch version would be on March 6 of this year. Private Division stated it would update this date shortly, once the team can determine a new timeline. This delay gives Switch owners more time to prepare, so here are 13 tips and tricks for getting started in The Outer Worlds. For those who've already jumped in, you can still look forward to the DLC which is set to come out sometime this year. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/11/23/the-outer-worlds-developers-react-to-12-minute-speedrun"] [poilib element="accentDivider"]Hope Corrigan is an Australian freelance writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.  

The Outer Worlds Nintendo Switch Version Delayed Due to Impact of Coronavirus

The Nintendo Switch version of the recent sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds has been delayed due to the current outbreak of coronavirus. Publisher Private Division tweeted a statement saying The Outer Worlds would be delayed due to the impact of the coronavirus on the team at Virtuos, which is working on the port. The tweet is followed up with another clarifying that everyone on the team is healthy but they are keeping the office closed, likely for preventative action. The good news is, aside from keeping employees safe, there's another silver lining to this delay. A physical version of The Outer Worlds looks to be released on cartridge for Switch owners, which is especially useful for those running out of memory card space. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="legacyId=20091934&captions=true"] Only last week we learned the release date for The Outer Worlds' Switch version would be on March 6 of this year. Private Division stated it would update this date shortly, once the team can determine a new timeline. This delay gives Switch owners more time to prepare, so here are 13 tips and tricks for getting started in The Outer Worlds. For those who've already jumped in, you can still look forward to the DLC which is set to come out sometime this year. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/11/23/the-outer-worlds-developers-react-to-12-minute-speedrun"] [poilib element="accentDivider"]Hope Corrigan is an Australian freelance writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.  

Netflix Will Finally Let You Turn Off That Annoying Autoplay Preview Feature

Netflix has announced that it has finally given subscribers the option to turn off the autoplay preview function in a user's settings after subscribers voiced their irritation with the feature. The announcement was made via Netflix's Twitter page, replying to a user's complaint, "my entire kingdom for a way to turn off the autoplay while browsing Netflix," with the following message: "Some people find this feature helpful. Others not so much. We’ve heard the feedback loud and clear — members can now control whether or not they see autoplay previews on Netflix." If you've been annoyed by the divisive function which will automatically start playing a series or movie if you hover over the title, and want to know how to turn off Netflix's autoplay preview for yourself, check out the step-by-step instructions below:

How do you turn autoplay on or off?

  1. Sign In to Netflix from a web browser.
  2. Select Manage Profiles from the menu.
  3. Select the profile you’d like to update.
  4. Check or uncheck the option to Autoplay previews while browsing on all devices.
Now that you know how to turn off that autoplay preview, check out everything coming to Netflix in February the video below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/01/new-to-netflix-for-february-2020"] Here's an example of what the updated UI looks like: NetflixAuto For more on Netflix, be sure to check out our spoiler-free review of Locke & Key: Season 1, The Witcher: Season 2 adds an all-new character not featured in any of Andrzej Sapkowski's original novels, and Castlevania: Season 3 finally gets a release date. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-worst-tv-to-film-adaptations&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.