Monthly Archives: March 2020
Campaign for New Marvel vs. DC Crossover Builds Momentum
Writer Gail Simone is spearheading a call for the Big Two comics publishers to do another epic Marvel vs. DC crossover. Simone, best known for writing Deadpool, Birds of Prey, and Wonder Woman, wants the two companies to make it happen because she thinks it will generate buzz and bring in a new audience, which will help comic book shops recover in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that has left the comics industry in a bad spot.
“When comics shops open back up as we all hope they will, I would love it if DC and Marvel could ask the lawyer to step outside, and have another big Marvel/DC crossover,” Simone tweeted. “A lot of people would love it and it would lay the welcome mat back out in a big way.”
While Marvel and DC have had a handful of crossovers in the past -- like the Amalgam Comics crossovers that fused together iconic characters to make extreme hybrid heroes like Dark Claw (Batman + Wolverine) and Catsai (Catwoman + Elektra) -- there hasn't been one since the ‘90s and the notion of another crossover has been a distant thought for the Big Two. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvel-and-dc-crossover-characters&captions=true"] But it's fair to say that many things have been happening lately that we all never thought were possible, so perhaps in these trying times we'll see Marvel and DC join forces for the common good once more. That’s the hope, at least. Simone got the ball rolling with the hashtag #PleaseMarvelDC and offered a few ideas on which characters should crossover and which creator should execute the idea: Vision/Mr. Miracle by Tom King, Thor/Wonder Woman by Donny Cates, and Superman/Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis.When comics shops open back up as we all hope they will, I would love it if DC and Marvel could ask the lawyer to step outside, and have another big Marvel/DC crossover.
A lot of people would love it and it would lay the welcome mat back out in a big way. — GAIL SIMONE (@GailSimone) March 24, 2020
You could have Vision/Mr. Miracle by @TomKingTK Thor/Wonder Woman by @Doncates Superman/Spider-man by @BRIANMBENDIS What other crossovers would you like to see, and by which creative teams? — GAIL SIMONE (@GailSimone) March 24, 2020Numerous creators replied with their dream crossovers, which built momentum for the campaign and spread the idea across social media like wildfire. Writer Tom Taylor (DCeased, X-Men Red) wants to do a story where Harley Quinn and Deadpool team up to take down Darkseid and Thanos.
Writer Christos Gage (Avengers Academy, The Amazing Spider-Man) went for a more obscure (yet no less awesome) approach.Okay. If the stars aligned and I could write a DC/Marvel crossover, I’d probably write Harley Quinn and Deadpool taking down Darkseid and Thanos.#PleaseMarvelDC
— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorMade) March 25, 2020
Fuck it, since it'll never happen, call dibs on your post-plague Marvel/DC crossover. I call Kamandi/Devil Dinosaur. — Christos Gage (@Christosgage) March 25, 2020Then writer Scott Snyder (Batman, American Vampire) presented a very spot-on idea for a crossover story featuring the Dark Knight.
If we do a DC/Marvel crossover I'd like to write Batman vs. everyone. #PleaseMarvelDC pic.twitter.com/vR8QUP9wz9 — Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) March 25, 2020It looks like the comics creators themselves are all on board and have plenty of exciting ideas. Even though the general public might see Marvel and DC as fierce rivals, the people that create the comics are all part of one artistic community that work in the same industry and make friends with one another regardless of which publisher they happen to be working for. In fact, most creators end up working for Marvel and DC at one point or another, sometimes both at the same time. So it all boils down to whether those in charge at Marvel and DC would ever make a deal to do another crossover. DC senior editor Chris Conroy has already cast his vote in favor of the crossover, but with one specific condition.
Do you want to see another Marvel and DC crossover? Which characters do you want to see go up against one another? Let us know in the comments. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joshua is Senior Features Editor at IGN. If Pokemon, Green Lantern, or Game of Thrones are frequently used words in your vocabulary, you’ll want to follow him on Twitter @JoshuaYehl and IGN.Like Rand Paul, I will singlehandedly block any Marvel/DC crossover unless I am allowed to create and edit GORILLA GROOT
— Chris Conroy (@ConroyForReal) March 25, 2020
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Next DLC Will Feature A Character From ARMS
The next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter will be from Nintendo's Switch-exclusive fighting game ARMS, and they'll arrive in June.
The news was revealed as part of today's surprsie Nintendo Direct Mini which revealed a whole host of new games coming to the Switch. For the rest of the announcements, check out our roundup.
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The fighter will be announced and released this June, but we have no word on which character from the game will be featured in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. During the announcement, a picture of the entire roster flashed on the screen. Hopefully, we'll hear more about which particular fighter will be joining the fray in the coming few months.
Nintendo flexed its 'dad joke' game when the company mentioned that due to the fact that this fighter's arms can extend, they will, in accordance, have to extend their development time on the fighter.
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Last week, creator Masahiro Sakurai was discussing the possibility of stopping production on Smash Bros. DLC entirely due to the spread of COVID-19 and mentioned that, even with an announcement, it may not be possible to develop the character. Here's hoping we can avoid that eventuality.
In lieu of a release, a free game trial for ARMS will be available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. It's free to play from today for those with an active subscription and will start on the 26th of March and last until the 4th of April.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Next DLC Will Feature A Character From ARMS
The next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter will be from Nintendo's Switch-exclusive fighting game ARMS, and they'll arrive in June.
The news was revealed as part of today's surprsie Nintendo Direct Mini which revealed a whole host of new games coming to the Switch. For the rest of the announcements, check out our roundup.
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The fighter will be announced and released this June, but we have no word on which character from the game will be featured in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. During the announcement, a picture of the entire roster flashed on the screen. Hopefully, we'll hear more about which particular fighter will be joining the fray in the coming few months.
Nintendo flexed its 'dad joke' game when the company mentioned that due to the fact that this fighter's arms can extend, they will, in accordance, have to extend their development time on the fighter.
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Last week, creator Masahiro Sakurai was discussing the possibility of stopping production on Smash Bros. DLC entirely due to the spread of COVID-19 and mentioned that, even with an announcement, it may not be possible to develop the character. Here's hoping we can avoid that eventuality.
In lieu of a release, a free game trial for ARMS will be available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. It's free to play from today for those with an active subscription and will start on the 26th of March and last until the 4th of April.
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Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer from IGN. Follow him on Twitter!
BioShock, Borderlands, and XCOM 2 Collections Coming to Switch
In a surprise Nintendo Direct, 2K has announced that the BioShock: The Collection, Borderlands Legendary Collection, and XCOM 2 Collection are all arriving on Nintendo Switch on May 29.
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In a segment of the Direct dedicated to 2K games, Nintendo revealed that three key series from the publisher are landing on Switch in May, and it's a massive launch. BioShock: The Collection contains all three BioShock games as well as DLC packs, including the fantastic Burial at Sea expansion for BioShock Infinite and the Minerva's Den storyline for BioShock 2.
Borderlands Legacy Collection features Borderlands, Borderlands 2, and The Pre-Sequel, as well as add-on content. If you're a fan of the series, you'll know that there's a ton of DLC for Borderlands 2 in particular, making this a very chunky offering.
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XCOM 2 Collection features the base game along with the War of the Chosen expansion pack, which adds some persistent boss enemies to the game along with some bonus new mechanics, and some extra DLC.
In a press release, 2K revealed that all three collections will be available as physical versions, but the cartridges will only contain a small section of the game, with the rest requiring an internet connection to download. BioShock: The Collection's cartridge contains the opening acts of all three games, the Borderlands cartridge contains just the first game, and the XCOM 2 cartridge contains the first two missions of the base campaign.
For more, check out our reviews of BioShock: The Collection, Borderlands, and XCOM 2, and all the big announcements from today's Nintendo Direct Mini.
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Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter.
BioShock, Borderlands, and XCOM 2 Collections Coming to Switch
In a surprise Nintendo Direct, 2K has announced that the BioShock: The Collection, Borderlands Legendary Collection, and XCOM 2 Collection are all arriving on Nintendo Switch on May 29.
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In a segment of the Direct dedicated to 2K games, Nintendo revealed that three key series from the publisher are landing on Switch in May, and it's a massive launch. BioShock: The Collection contains all three BioShock games as well as DLC packs, including the fantastic Burial at Sea expansion for BioShock Infinite and the Minerva's Den storyline for BioShock 2.
Borderlands Legacy Collection features Borderlands, Borderlands 2, and The Pre-Sequel, as well as add-on content. If you're a fan of the series, you'll know that there's a ton of DLC for Borderlands 2 in particular, making this a very chunky offering.
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XCOM 2 Collection features the base game along with the War of the Chosen expansion pack, which adds some persistent boss enemies to the game along with some bonus new mechanics, and some extra DLC.
In a press release, 2K revealed that all three collections will be available as physical versions, but the cartridges will only contain a small section of the game, with the rest requiring an internet connection to download. BioShock: The Collection's cartridge contains the opening acts of all three games, the Borderlands cartridge contains just the first game, and the XCOM 2 cartridge contains the first two missions of the base campaign.
For more, check out our reviews of BioShock: The Collection, Borderlands, and XCOM 2, and all the big announcements from today's Nintendo Direct Mini.
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Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter.
Everything in March 26’s Nintendo Direct Mini Broadcast
Nintendo has released a 28-minute Nintendo Direct Mini that featured such announcements as an ARMS character headed to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the release date for Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, and so much more.
You can find a breakdown of each announcement, as well as the full Nintendo Direct Mini below.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next DLC Fighter Will Be From Arms
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/06/07/arms-review"] While Nintendo didn't announce which character from ARMS will be joining the fight, we now know the first character from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's new Fighters Pass will be a character from the Nintendo-exclusive fighting game ARMS. This newest fighter will be announced and released in June 2020 and could be Ribbon Girl, Ninjara, Master Mummy, Min Min, or any other. Spring Man is already an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition Release Date
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/26/xenoblade-chronicles-definitive-edition-nintendo-direct-mini-32620-trailer"] Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2020. Originally announced in September 2019, Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition will allow players around the world to replay the title that first launched on the Wii in Japan in 2010.BioShock: The Collection, Borderlands Legendary Collection, and XCOM 2
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/26/bioshock-borderlands-and-xcom-2-collections-coming-to-switch-ign-news"] 2K has announced that BioShock: The Collection, Borderlands Legendary Collection, and XCOM 2 Collection are all headed to the Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2020.Bravely Default II Demo Available Now
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/26/bravely-default-ii-nintendo-direct-mini-32620-trailer"] A new trailer was released for Bravely Default II alongside the announcement that the game's demo is available now! Bravely Default II was announced at The Game Awards 2019 and is set to be released in 2020.New Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass Details
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/26/pokemon-sword-and-shield-expansion-pass-trailer"] Nintendo released a few more details about Pokemon Sword and Shield's Expansion Pass, which will add The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra to the latest Pokemon adventure in 2020. The Isle of Armor will be released in June and Nintendo revealed that trainers will be fighting/training in a dojo that will earn players the legendary Pokemon Kubfu. Trainers can then challenge the Towers of Two Fists that has both the Tower of Darkness or the Tower of Waters. Players can only choose one and can only use Kubfu. Kubfu will evolve into Urshifu when one of the towers is conquered. If Darkness is conquered, it will learn the Single Strike Style. If Water is conquered, it will learn Rapid Strike Style. Also, when you complete The Isle of Armor, your starter Pokemon's evolved form, so Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon, will gain a Gigantamax form and learn G-Max Drum Solo, G-Max Fireball, or G-Max Hydrosnipe, respectively. There will also be new outfits, league card customization options, and much more! The Isle of Armor will be released by the end of June 2020 and The Crown Tundra will be released this Fall.Animal Crossing: New Horizons First Season Event - Easter!
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/25/how-multiplayer-works-in-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] Between April 1 and April 12, Animal Crossing: New Horizons' residents will be able to participate in Bunny Day, in honor of Easter, to find eggs hidden by bunny visitor Zipper and craft exclusive items with them. The next even after Bunny Day will be Earth Day in late April. [poilib element="poll" parameters="id=a27ea912-260d-4cbd-8b43-1eb0c5fc0992"]Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Now Available on Nintendo Switch
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=nintendo-direct-mini-2020-screens-star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy&captions=true"] 2003's Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is now available on the Nintendo Switch. Jedi Academy features the original's story mode and a 16-player multiplayer mode with character customization.Star Wars Episode I: Racer Speeding On to Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/05/01/star-wars-episode-1-racer-pc-re-release-gameplay-1080p-60fps"] 1999's Star Wars Episode I: Racer is headed to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Star Wars: Episode I: Racer was re-released on PC on GOG in 2018.Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Announced
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=screens-clubhouse-games-51-worldwide-classics&captions=true"] Four-in-a-row, Mancala, Slot Cars, Sliding Puzzle, and Texas Hold'em are all included alongside many others in this collection title headed to Nintendo Switch on June 5, 2020.Burnout Paradise Remastered
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/02/20/burnout-paradise-remastered-reveal-trailer"] Burnout Paradise Remastered will be arriving on Nintendo Switch in 2020. Burnout Paradise Remastered was released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2018 and is the updated version of the 2008 original.Catherine: Full Body Arriving on Nintendo Switch This July
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/26/catherine-full-body-nintendo-switch-announcement-trailer"] Catherine: Full Body will be arriving on Nintendo Switch on July 7, 2020. In our review of Catherine: Full Body, we said "Catherine is a timeless classic, and Full Body does a great job of adding meaningful new content and plenty of small tweaks that breathe fresh life into it."Panzer Dragoon: Remake Available Now
The Panzer Dragoon: Remake is available now as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch.Shinsekai: Into the Depths Available Now
Shinsekai: Into the Depths is a deep-sea exploration game that is available on Nintendo Switch today. Players must collect resources to upgrade gear, craft items, and dive deeper and deeper into the watery abyss.Ring Fit Adventure Update Available Later Today
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/12/ring-fit-adventure-trailer"] A free update will be released for Ring Fit Adventure later today that will add a new Rhythm Game mode, and option to switch to a female voice and to change the language of the in-game voice, and more. The Rhythm Game mode features a few tracks from such games as Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.Good Job! Available on Nintendo Switch Now Available
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=screens-good-job&captions=true"] Good Job! is a "madcap action-puzzle game" that has players performing "hilarious and challenging tasks around a sprawling office building to get the job done by any means necessary, alone or in two-player mode!"Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Expansion Pack 3 Details
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/07/19/marvel-ultimate-alliance-3-the-black-order-launch-trailer"] Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order's newest expansion pack - Pack 3: Fantastic Four: Shadow of Doom will arrive on Nintendo Switch today. This newest addition adds the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom as playable characters and a new story campaign.King's Bounty II to Be Released on Nintendo Switch In 2020
King's Bounty II, a new sequel to the King's Bounty series that began in 1990, is headed to the Nintendo Switch with more realistic graphics, in-game choices that truly matter, a new character development system, and much more.Ninjala Brings Eight-Player Ninja Action to Switch This May
Ninjala is a free-to-play, up to eight-player ninja battle game that allows players to "sprint across stages, disguise themselves and wield an arsenal of skills, like heavy-hitting hammers, fast and flashy katanas, and tricked-out yo-yos." Ninjala will be released on Nintendo Switch in May 2020.Trials of Mana, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III, and More
Many more games were featured in a montage with the following release dates/windows:- Trials of Mana - April 24, 2020
- Fuser - Fall 2020
- The Elder Scrolls: Blades - Spring 2020
- Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus - May 2020
- Vigor - Closed Beta on April 9, 2020
- Burnout Paradise Remastered - 2020
- Saints Row: IV - Re-Elected - March 27, 2020
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III - June 30, 2020
- Mr. DRILLER DrillLand - June 25, 2020
- Minecraft Dungeons - Spring 2020
Everything in March 26’s Nintendo Direct Mini Broadcast
Nintendo has released a 28-minute Nintendo Direct Mini that featured such announcements as an ARMS character headed to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the release date for Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, and so much more.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next DLC Fighter Will Be From Arms
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/06/07/arms-review"] While Nintendo didn't announce which character from ARMS will be joining the fight, we now know the first character from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's new Fighters Pass will be a character from the Nintendo-exclusive fighting game ARMS. This newest fighter will be announced and released in June 2020 and could be Spring Man, Ribbon Girl, Ninjara, Master Mummy, Min Min, or any other.Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition Release Date
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2011/09/07/xenoblade-chronicles-video-review"] Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2020.BioShock: The Collection, Borderlands Legendary Collection, and XCOM 2
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/09/14/bioshock-the-collection-review"] 2K has announced that BioShock: The Collection, Borderlands Legendary Collection, and XCOM 2 Collection are all headed to the Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2020.Bravely Default II Demo Available Now
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/13/bravely-default-2-reveal-trailer"] A new trailer was released for Bravely Default II alongside the announcement that the game's demo is available now!New Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass Details
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/26/pokemon-sword-and-shield-expansion-pass-trailer"] Nintendo released a few more details about Pokemon Sword and Shield's Expansion Pass, which will add The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra to the latest Pokemon adventure in 2020. The Isle of Armor will be released in June and Nintendo revealed that trainers will be fighting/training in a dojo that will earn players the legendary Pokemon Kubfu. Trainers can then challenge the Towers of Two Fists that has both the Tower of Darkness or the Tower of Waters. Players can only choose one and can only use Kubfu. Kubfu will evolve into Urshifu when one of the towers is conquered. If Darkness is conquered, it will learn the Single Strike Style. If Water is conquered, it will learn Rapid Strike Style. Also, when you complete The Isle of Armor, your starter Pokemon's evolved form, so Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon, will gain a Gigantamax form and learn G-Max Drum Solo, G-Max Fireball, or G-Max Hydrosnipe, respectively. There will also be new outfits, league card customizations, and much more! The Isle of Armor will be released by the end of June 2020 and The Crown Tundra will be released this Fall.Animal Crossing: New Horizons First Season Event - Easter!
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/16/animal-crossing-new-horizons-review"] Between April 1 and April 12, Animal Crossing: New Horizons' residents will be able to participate in Bunny Day, in honor of Easter, to find eggs hidden by bunny visitor Zipper and craft exclusive items with them. The next even after Bunny Day will be Earth Day in late April.Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Now Available on Nintendo Switch
2003's Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is now available on the Nintendo Switch.Star Wars Episode I: Racer Speeding On to Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/05/01/star-wars-episode-1-racer-pc-re-release-gameplay-1080p-60fps"] 1999's Star Wars Episode I: Racer is headed to the Nintendo Switch later this year.Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Announced
Four-in-a-row, Mancala, Slot Cars, Sliding Puzzle, and Texas Hold'em are all included alongside many others in this collection title headed to Nintendo Switch on June 5, 2020.Burnout Paradise Remastered
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/02/20/burnout-paradise-remastered-reveal-trailer"] Burnout Paradise Remastered will be arriving on Nintendo Switch in 2020.Catherine: Full Body Arriving on Nintendo Switch This July
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/04/catherine-full-body-review"] Catherine: Full Body will be arriving on Nintendo Switch on July 7, 2020.Panzer Dragoon: Remake Available Now
The Panzer Dragoon: Remake is available now as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch.Shinsekai: Into the Depths Available Now
Shinsekai: Into the Depths is a deep-sea exploration game that is available on Nintendo Switch today. Players must collect resources to upgrade gear, craft items, and dive deeper and deeper into the watery abyss.Ring Fit Adventure Update Available Later Today
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/10/17/ring-fit-adventure-review"] A free update will be released for Ring Fit Adventure later today that will add a new Rhythm Game mode, and option to switch to a female voice and to change the language of the in-game voice, and more. The Rhythm Game mode features a few tracks from such games as Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.Good Job! Available on Nintendo Switch Now Available
Good Job! is a "madcap action-puzzle game" that has players performing "hilarious and challenging tasks around a sprawling office building to get the job done by any means necessary, alone or in two-player mode!"Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Expansion Pack 3 Details
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order's newest expansion pack - Pack 3: Fantastic Four: Shadow of Doom will arrive on Nintendo Switch today. This newest addition adds the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom as playable characters and a new story campaign.King's Bounty II to Be Released on Nintendo Switch In 2020
King's Bounty II, a new sequel to the King's Bounty series that began in 1990, is headed to the Nintendo Switch with more realistic graphics, in-game choices that truly matter, a new character development system, and much more.Ninjala Brings Eight-Player Ninja Action to Switch This May
Ninjala is a free-to-play, up to eight-player ninja battle game that allows players to "sprint across stages, disguise themselves and wield an arsenal of skills, like heavy-hitting hammers, fast and flashy katanas, and tricked-out yo-yos." Ninjala will be released on Nintendo Switch in May 2020. Developing...Epic Games to Publish Next Games From Control, Inside Devs
Epic Games has announced that it will be publishing the next games from gen DESIGN (The Last Guardian), Playdead (Inside, Limbo), and Remedy Entertainment (Control) through Epic Games Publishing, its new multiplatform publishing effort with a developer-first approach.
Epic shared the news alongside a video featuring Remedy's Sam Lake, Playdead's Arnt Jensen, and gen DESIGN's Fumito Ueda that begins to explain how this new publishing effort will help these creators build their dreams.
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The Epic Games approach to publishing "fundamentally changes the developer/publisher model, and aims to have the most developer-friendly terms in the industry, so that creators can focus on making great games." This will be made true in the following ways:
- Full Creative Freedom and Ownership - Developers will retain 100% of all intellectual property and full creative control of their work.
- Fully-Funded Projects - Epic Games Publishing will cover up to 100% of development costs, from developer salaries to go-to-market expenses such as QA, localization, marketing and all publishing costs.
- 50/50 Profit Sharing - Developers earn a fair share for their work -- once costs are recouped, developers earn at least 50% of all profits.
"gen DESIGN, Remedy, and Playdead are among the most innovative and talented studios in the industry, with strong visions for their next games,” said Hector Sanchez, Head of Epic Games Publishing. “They will have full creative control, while Epic will provide a solid foundation of project funding and services.”
While there is no new information on these studio's new games in this announcement, Epic Games Publishing does tease that "additional information, development partners, and games will be announced in the coming months."
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Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.Epic Games to Publish Next Games From Control, Inside Devs
Epic Games has announced that it will be publishing the next games from gen DESIGN (The Last Guardian), Playdead (Inside, Limbo), and Remedy Entertainment (Control) through Epic Games Publishing, its new multiplatform publishing effort with a developer-first approach.
Epic shared the news alongside a video featuring Remedy's Sam Lake, Playdead's Arnt Jensen, and gen DESIGN's Fumito Ueda that begins to explain how this new publishing effort will help these creators build their dreams.
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The Epic Games approach to publishing "fundamentally changes the developer/publisher model, and aims to have the most developer-friendly terms in the industry, so that creators can focus on making great games." This will be made true in the following ways:
- Full Creative Freedom and Ownership - Developers will retain 100% of all intellectual property and full creative control of their work.
- Fully-Funded Projects - Epic Games Publishing will cover up to 100% of development costs, from developer salaries to go-to-market expenses such as QA, localization, marketing and all publishing costs.
- 50/50 Profit Sharing - Developers earn a fair share for their work -- once costs are recouped, developers earn at least 50% of all profits.
"gen DESIGN, Remedy, and Playdead are among the most innovative and talented studios in the industry, with strong visions for their next games,” said Hector Sanchez, Head of Epic Games Publishing. “They will have full creative control, while Epic will provide a solid foundation of project funding and services.”
While there is no new information on these studio's new games in this announcement, Epic Games Publishing does tease that "additional information, development partners, and games will be announced in the coming months."
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Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.Resident Evil 3 Physical Copies Could Be Delayed in Europe
Resident Evil 3's physical release could be delayed in Europe, Capcom has announced.
The news comes from the Capcom UK Twitter feed, which explained how the launch of the game could be affected by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Restrictions in European countries on travel and the shipment of goods are in place to stop the spread of the virus, and could potentially affect the game's release in Europe. Whilst reaffirming the global release date of April 3, 2020, Capcom noted that European markets "may experience delayed deliveries or availability of physical goods, including disc copies of games." This means that some stores, and thus customers, may not receive Resident Evil 3 until an undetermined point after launch due to potential supply chain problems caused by the pandemic. The digital release of the game will naturally go on unaffected. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/25/resident-evil-3-preview"] "We are closely following official regulations to ensure we are prioritizing the safety of our fans, employees and partners," Capcom's statement reads. The company is in communication with its distribution partners to ensure the game's availability in accordance with current importing guidelines, and we'll be sure to let you know if Capcom issues any more updates. For more information about Resident Evil 3, check out our preview of the game. For a list of recommendations on how best to help, and stay safe, during the Coronavirus pandemic, please read our resource guide. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.Please take a moment to read this message. pic.twitter.com/0OBBAbzAej
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