Monthly Archives: April 2020

Apple Will Finance Scorsese’s Next Movie

UPDATE: Apple has reportedly come aboard to finance and serve as the key creative studio behind Martin Scorsese's next film, Killers of the Flower Moon, with Paramount Pictures set to give the film a wide theatrical release. According to Deadline, the budget for the period piece is between $180-$200 million. Killers of the Flower Moon will star Scorsese veterans Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Our original report from April follows. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Martin Scorsese may be looking to work with a streaming service again for his next feature film after traditional movie production outfit Paramount Pictures is reconsidering the project due to its $200 million price tag. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Scorsese’s representatives have been talking with Apple and Netflix, which produced and distributed his last film The Irishman, to potentially produce his next movie. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=best-reviewed-movies-of-2019&captions=true"] Titled “Killers of the Flower Moon,” the movie was originally set to be produced by Paramount Pictures, but the talks between Scorsese and Paramount hit a snag after the budget grew to more than $200 million. According to the report, Paramount previously agreed to make Scorsese’s next big-budget movie in 2019 before the global coronavirus pandemic. However, due to the hit from the economic downturn and the impact of COVID-19 on Hollywood’s movie production this made Paramount reconsider. The company has allowed Scorsese’s representatives to reach out to other studios, like Apple and Netflix on the project. Killers of the Flower Moon is based on a bestselling 2017 nonfiction book about a federal law enforcement agency, the precursor to the FBI, as it investigates the murder of the Osage Nation Native Americans living on oil-rich Oklahoma in the 1920s. The movie is set to star Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/07/31/the-irishman-official-teaser-trailer"] Scorsese previously worked with Netflix on his last big-budget picture, The Irishman about a hitman who reportedly killed Jimmy Hoffa. Netflix reportedly paid $173 million to produce the movie. As traditional movie producers are looking to develop cheaper movies, streaming services like Apple and Netflix have been stepping up to fun big-budget projects. However, there’s a chance Scorsese’s movie could go forward at Paramount, though with a co-financier. In the meantime, you can still watch The Irishman on Netflix, or perhaps just Tiger King again. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN.

The Batman Director Reveals How Much of the Movie Has Been Filmed

Filmmaker Matt Reeves said The Batman was about 25 percent of the way through its planned production schedule when it had to shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that he is using this time to review the footage they've shot and tweak the tone of the DC film. “We’re not officially editing right now," Reeves told Deadline, “We’ve actually shot a quarter of the movie and I have been pouring through dailies, looking at takes, and what’s to come.” Reeves said that, given how complex and huge productions like The Batman are, there's never enough time to prep for them as a director would like. Now he has the time to adjust and plan ahead based on what he's seeing in the dailies. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/15/the-batman-is-the-bat-symbol-really-the-gun-that-killed-his-parents] "I would say that the changes really have to do with 'Oh, seeing the tone of this' with these scenes we haven’t done which connect to that part of the storyline. It feels like there might be an opportunity to explore some of that unexpected tone that we found," Reeves explained. "It also gives me a moment to think about the larger sequences that have yet to come up and how I want to realize those." Those tweaks in tone will not necessitate any script changes, which Reeves said took him two years to write. He calls the script "a very specific mystery noir that’s been really thought-out by me and my partners.” In a separate interview with IndieWire, Reeves once again reiterated that his film is set early in Batman's career but that he "wanted to do not an origin tale, but a tale that would still acknowledge his origins, in that it formed who he is.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-batman-how-robert-pattinsons-batsuit-draws-from-the-past&captions=true"] “Like this guy, he’s majorly struggling, and this is how he’s trying to rise above that struggle. But that doesn’t mean that he even fully understands," Reeves said. "It’s that whole idea of the shadow self and what’s driving you, and how much of that you can incorporate, and how much of it you’re doing that you’re unaware of.” Reeves said his story for The Batman has "a humanist bent" that "feels very psychological, very emotional." The filmmaker said The Batman will explore all that along with the corruption rampant in Gotham City. "That feels very current. I think it always does," Reeves observed. "There’s almost no time when you can’t do a story about corruption. But today, it still seems incredibly resonant and maybe, from my perspective, maybe more so than maybe at other time." For more on The Batman, check out Reeves' picks for his favorite Batman movies, the two detective movies that The Batman hopes to emulate, learn what composer Michael Giacchino had to say about scoring the film, and trace the origins of the new Batmobile.

Robin Hood Remake from Disney Reportedly on the Way

Disney is reportedly pursuing a remake of Robin Hood for its Disney+ streaming service. The new version of the movie will be a musical and use a live-action/CGI hybrid visual style to create a world where anthropomorphic animals are the characters of the classic Robin Hood story. The Hollywood Reporter says Kari Granlund, who's credited on the screenplay for Disney's Lady and the Tramp remake, is writing the script and Disney is also reportedly eyeing Carlos López Estrada, the indie director behind Blindspotting and Summertime. The report doesn't say whether the remake will use the same songs as Disney's original Robin Hood movie. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-upcoming-disney-and-pixar-animated-movie&captions=true"] Disney's adaptation of the Robin Hood folklore was released in 1973. The Disney version follows the familiar story of Robin Hood, a thief who steals from the rich and gives to the poor while trying to win over the love of his life, except the Disney film is a comedy musical that also turned the characters into animals. Robin Hood and Maid Marian are foxes, Prince John is a lion, and so on. The New York Times says the original film was a blockbuster hit when it was first released. It's the latest in a long line of Disney remakes on the way. Disney will release Mulan in theaters on July 24 and Cruella in May 2021. The studio was also reportedly in production on remakes of The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan when the coronavirus shut down the industry, according to Variety [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/11/disneys-live-action-peter-pan-and-wendy-casts-its-two-lead-characters-ign-news"] This news comes only a few days after Disney chief executive Bob Iger said smaller movies that have theatrical potential will come to Disney+ instead. The studio recently ditched theatrical plans for Artemis Fowl, which was supposed to hit theaters next month. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN who loves that rooster from the original Robin Hood movie. I hope my boy gets the full $200 million Lion King CGI treatment.

Cyberpunk 2077 Will Get At Least Two DLC Expansions, Which Will Be Announced Before Launch

Cyberpunk 2077 will receive additional DLC post-launch, including a multiplayer mode. During a recent investors call reviewing the company’s most recent financial quarter, CD Projekt president Adam Kiciński revealed additional details about Cyberpunk’s DLC including potential length and announcement window. During a Polish-language meeting with investors, Kiciński was asked about DLC for Cyberpubnk 2077 which is set to be released on September 17. Kiciński was asked how big the DLC will be and when they’ll be announced. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=100-new-cyberpunk-2077-screenshots-gangs-characters-and-playstyles-revealed&captions=true"] As translated by IGN Poland, Kiciński revealed that players can “expect no less than Witcher 3 [expansion size].” Considering that the Blood and Wine and Hearts and Stone DLC combined to at around 40 hours of extra content, give or take, that’s quite a bold statement. As for when players can expect an announcement for the DLC, Kiciński told investors “expect a similar scenario [to what] we had for The Witcher 3.” CD Projekt famously announced both Witcher 3 expansions a week before the game’s launch, meaning CD Projekt could potentially announce DLC for Cyberpunk shortly before the game is released. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/08/27/cyberpunk-2077-gameplay-demo"] CD Projekt Red is currently developing the game while working from home. However, the developers stated that Cyberpunk 2077 is mostly complete and that current work focuses on polishing the game before its September release. The company recently revealed additional lore details like all the different gang factions in Night City. For more, check out IGN’s Cyberpunk 2077 preview and Cyberpunk 2077 wiki for our full coverage. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Friends Reunion Special Is on Hold Indefinitely

WarnerMedia is poised to launch its long-awaited HBO Max streaming service in May 2020, but it'll be short one piece of exclusive content. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Friends reunion special has been delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. THR reports that filming was scheduled to take place on March 23 and 24. While we already knew filming on the special had been delayed, this is the first confirmation it won't be ready in time for the launch of HBO Max. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=everything-coming-to-hbo-max&captions=true"] All six main cast members from the iconic sitcom - Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer - had signed on to appear alongside series creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman for an unscripted reunion special. Unfortunately, like a great many productions across Hollywood, filming abruptly shut down due to the novel coronavirus. At this point there's no clear timetable for when filming might resume. THR's sources say the special won't be filmed remotely online, and indicate filming will still take place on NBC's Stage 24 on the Warner Bros. lot once production resumes. "As was previously reported, production is delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that the special will not be available on the streamer on Day 1 of launch. But it is coming!" HBO Max said in a statement. "The cast and producers are all very excited to go into production, as this will be the first time since the show ended that the whole cast will be together, and on the original sets to reminisce. There are loads of great surprises in store and lots of rare behind-the-scenes footage they are eager to share. We will keep you informed as plans solidify and once we have a firm premiere date." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/12/04/netflix-to-fork-over-100-million-to-keep-friends"] Word of a possible Friends reunion first surfaced in November 2019, with Warners officially confirming the project in February 2020. Each cast member is reportedly earning between $2.5 and $3 million for appearing in the special. The good news is that, even without the Friends reunion, HBO Max will have plenty of content to offer subscribers when it launches in May. Launch exclusives will include Joaquin Phoenix's Joker movie, all 22 seasons of South Park and the first three seasons of Rick and Morty. For the time being, HBO won't prevent users from sharing passwords with their friends. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Here Are 8 Apple TV+ Shows You Can Watch for Free Right Now

Apple TV+ has announced that it will be offering a collection of its original series for free for a limited time. Starting today, April 10, 2020, you will be able to stream eight Apple originals via the Apple TV+ app which is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac, select Samsung and LG smart TVs, and Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices. Check out the list of free shows in the list below:
  • The Elephant Queen - The narrative follows Athena, a majestic elephant matriarch, who leads her family across an unforgiving, yet cinematic natural landscape made up of grasslands and woodlands, dotted with seasonal waterholes.
  • Little America - From Lee Eisenberg and executive producers Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon and Alan Yang, Little America is an anthology series featuring eight funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring and surprising true stories of immigrants in America, when they’re more relevant now than ever.
  • Servant (check out our review) - A psychological thriller from M. Night Shyamalan that follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
  • For All Mankind (check out our review) - For All Mankind presents an aspirational world where NASA astronauts, engineers, and their families find themselves in the center of extraordinary events seen through the prism of an alternate history timeline — a world in which the USSR beats the US to the moon.
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  • Dickinson (check out our review) - Dickinson, starring Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld and created by Alena Smith, audaciously explores the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson.
  • Helpsters - A new live-action pre-school series from the makers of Sesame Street. Join Cody and the Helpsters - a team of vibrant monsters who love to solve problems. Whether it’s planning a party, climbing a mountain or mastering a magic trick, the Helpsters can figure anything out — because everything starts with a plan.
  • Ghostwriter - A re-imagining of Sesame Workshops’ 1992 series. Each episode story arc is grouped around literature, featuring classics and new works commissioned from popular authors like D.J. MacHale and Kwame Alexander.
  • Snoopy in Space - Blast off with Snoopy in a series of 12 animated shorts featuring Charlie Brown and the beloved Peanuts gang. Snoopy fulfills his dreams and embarks on his next big adventure: becoming a NASA astronaut. Joined by Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang, Snoopy takes command of the International Space Station and explores the moon and beyond.
For more on Apple TV+, be sure to check out our review of the streaming service and some of its new series, like the video-game inspired comedy Mythic Quest and the moody crime-drama, Truth Be Told. And in other streaming news, we also reviewed every Quibi show and movie at launch in the gallery below: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=quibis-movie-and-tv-shows-reviewed&captions=true"] 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.

Final Fantasy 14 5.3 Patch Delayed Due to Coronavirus

The Final Fantasy 14 patch 5.3 update, which was planned for a mid-June release, has been delayed due to the recent state of emergency order in Japan. Director Naoki Yoshida says it’s unclear at this time whether the patch will be delayed a few weeks or a month. In a blog post on the official Final Fantasy 14 website, Yoshida announced that because of the recent state of emergency developers have been ordered to work from home. This, in turn, has put the development timeline for the next big FF14 patch into question. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=10-screenshots-from-final-fantasy-xiv-shadowbringers&captions=true"] Patch 5.3 was supposed to be the next major update in the Shadowbringers content cycle. While Square Enix didn’t officially reveal what would be a part of the update, many players were expecting the next chapter in the Alliance Raid cycle which is a collaboration with Nier: Automata and its director Yoko Taro. In his message, Yoshida detailed exactly what has been delayed by the work from home order including, “Delayed delivery of graphical assets due to the lockdown of cities in East Asia, North America, and Europe. Delayed voice recording due to the lockdown of cities in Europe. Delayed to development tasks performed by Tokyo staff due to work-from-home/shelter-in-place limitations. Production and QA teams operating well below normal capacity due to work-from-home/shelter-in-place limitations.” “We are terribly sorry for the disappointment this may cause our players, as we know you look forward to new patches. However, it is also important to prioritize the physical and mental health of our development team, without whom we would never be able to release the quality updates and features you expect from FFXIV[.]” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/05/24/final-fantasy-xiv-shadowbringers-job-actions-trailer"] Alongside the 5.3 patch delay, Yoshida says that players can expect longer than usual responses from the support desk, and a slowed implementation for bug fixes both as a result of the work-from-home orders. This is the newest game delay as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic. Other major releases like The Last of Us Part 2 were also delayed because of the pandemic. Check out IGN’s Final Fantasy 14: Shadowbringers review for more coverage. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN. He mains a Monk on Final Fantasy 14.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s Ending Explained

Warning: full spoilers follow for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the original game. [poilib element="accentDivider"] The ending of Final Fantasy 7 Remake is unexpected, a little confusing, and very, very meta. If you’ve just watched the credits roll and are still reeling from the revelations and changes, then you’re not on your own. And if you’ve found you don’t know what on Gaia is going on, then you’re in exactly the right place: we’re here to explain the unanswered questions presented in the finale. As best we can, anyway. Did we mention that it’s confusing? [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/10/final-fantasy-7-remake-ending-explained"]

Who is the SOLDIER with black hair?

The biggest unanswered question in Final Fantasy 7 Remake is the identity of the dark haired SOLDIER who appears in the final cutscenes. While the game doesn’t even reveal his name (unless you have the subtitles on, that is), this is Zack Fair, a major character from Cloud’s past. If you’ve never played the original Final Fantasy 7, Zack’s appearance will no doubt be incredibly confusing, as there is no context given as to why he’s important. The cliffnotes are that Cloud and Zack both used to work for Shinra and were once on a major mission with Sephiroth in Cloud’s hometown of Nibelheim. Oh, and he’s also Aerith’s ex-boyfriend. In the original game, Zack is dead. Very dead. The mission in Nibelheim resulted in Sephiroth learning his true nature as a scientific experiment, and in his anger he burnt the town to the ground. Cloud and Zack managed to stop him, but both passed out after the fight. They were then taken by Professor Hojo and experimented on as part of a project known as Jenova Reunion, which was an attempt to restore an alien creature that was used to create Sephiroth. That’s the gross thing you saw in the Shinra HQ, and the company believes it is the key to discovering the Ancients' Promised Land. Hojo's experiments produced a group of people infused with Jenova's cells, and each was tattooed with a number. The hooded man who lives next door to Cloud and Tifa is one of Hojo's victims. Due to his link to the cells inside them, Sephiroth was able to control them as puppets; we see this in Remake when he forces one of these failed so-called "Sephiroth clones" to murder President Shinra. FF7R ending explained ZackZack eventually managed to escape Hojo, and dragged a severely Mako poisoned Cloud with him. He travelled to Midgar with hopes of building a new life, but was stopped by a group of Shinra soldiers who brutally executed him. Barely conscious, Cloud took Zack’s weapon - the Buster Sword - from his body, and completed the journey to Midgar alone. In the finale of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, we see that Zack survives his fight with the Shinra guards. Much of his appearance here is actually a shot-for-shot remake of the ending of Crisis Core, the PSP prequel to FF7 that puts Zack as the protagonist. But instead of falling dead, he picks Cloud up and continues his journey to Midgar as planned. So Zack is alive... well, sort of. In this scene we see a snack bag blow on the wind, passing by the camera just slowly enough to provide a clear shot of the mascot printed on it: a dog wearing a green hat. This mascot is seen frequently through Midgar, although this version of it is different. Instead of the normal beagle wearing a helmet, this is a border terrier with a cap. This suggests that there are actually two timelines; a reality where Zack dies, and one where he lives. While Zack fights the Shinra soldiers, we can clearly see Midgar surrounded by a swarm of the hooded spectres known as Whispers, suggesting that the actions of Cloud in the ‘prime’ timeline are rippling through realities. Aerith describes the moment as ‘Destiny’s crossroads’, suggesting that Zack’s timeline is the intersecting pathway. That crossing is further hinted at when Aerith and Zack pass the same location in their respective timelines, as they appear to sense each other. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="legacyId=20028754&captions=true"]

What are the Whispers?

Throughout Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the party frequently encounters hooded spectres that are eventually revealed to be the Whispers. Red XIII describes them as “Arbiters of Fate”, and explains that their sole purpose is to ensure that Destiny plays out according to plan. As they are directly responsible for ensuring certain situations play out, such as when they restore Barret after he is killed by Sephiroth, and flashforwards shown by them depict key events from later in the original story, it’s clear that the Whispers are there to keep the events of the previous game’s timeline on track. A fate that will, eventually, see Sephiroth defeated. FF7R ending explained WhispersWhere things become more complicated is in Chapter 18, when Sephiroth invites the party to fight destiny. Considering fate has so far doomed the planet to being drained by Shinra, it’s easy to see why Cloud and the team would want to free themselves of that path. However, breaking away from destiny also frees Sephiroth up to succeed in his plan. The penultimate boss fight is against the Whisper Harbinger, along with its three smaller lieutenants: Rubrum, Viridi, and Croceo. Using the Assess skill on these smaller Whispers reveals that they are each “an entity from a future timeline that has manifested in the present day. It fights to protect the future that gave shape to it.” Based on their weaponry - a sword, a gun, and bare fists - it can be interpreted that these are future versions of Cloud, Barret, and Tifa that are fighting their past selves in order to try and keep destiny on track. The fact that they are beaten by the player means that the future is now uncertain, and that events of future installments need not adhere to the narrative of the original game. In that way, the Whispers are essentially a great big meta narrative device used by Square Enix to say “things aren’t going to go how you think they’ll go.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/06/final-fantasy-7-remake-review"]

Who is Sephiroth and why does he want to destroy the planet?

Sephiroth makes many appearances during Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but unless you have a working knowledge of who he is from playing the original game, it can be difficult to understand exactly what he wants. By the end of the game it’s established that he is a Shinra war hero who wants to destroy the planet, but his motivations are very unclear. Why are we fighting this dude? Simply put, it’s because Sephiroth wants to become a god, and part of his plan to achieve that involves finding and exploiting the Promised Land, a legendary place that was supposedly once home to Aerith’s ancestors, the Ancients. For a little more spoiler-heavy conext, Sephiroth intends to generate godly power by absorbing the Lifestream; a spiritual force within the planet that effectively works as the world’s white blood cells. Sephiroth plans to create an extinction-level event by causing a meteor to collide with the planet, as seen in one of the flashforwards provided by the Whispers. By standing at the impact point, he can absorb the Lifestream and become all-powerful. Sephiroth believes the Promised Land is the ideal point for all this to happen. FF7R ending explained SephirothWhere Remake further complicates things is by revealing that Sephiroth apparently knows that his plans for godhood are doomed to fail. How he knows this is unrevealed, but considering the levels of meta the finale is operating on, it could be that this Sephiroth is actually from the original game’s timeline, and Remake has its own continuity. By invading this new timeline, Sephiroth has the chance to thwart Cloud and ensure his scheme plays out. Alternatively, this could be the Remake continuity’s Sephiroth who has been informed of the original Sephiroth’s failure, or it could also be a… Well, you get the idea. With what we’re given, it’s impossible to know what Sephiroth’s deal is for sure. One for the sequel, I guess. Oh, and as for when Sephiroth abandons Cloud at the edge of creation, claiming he has seven seconds left before the end? Honestly, it’s hard to understand if even the writers know what the heck that means. Another cryptic cliffhanger left to be addressed in future games. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-7-remake-over-100-screenshots&captions=true"]

What is the unknown journey?

The very last scene of Remake displays the words ‘The unknown journey will continue’. This suggests that what lies ahead will be unknown to even those who know the original story inside and out. With the destruction of the Arbiter of Fate, anything could happen next. Provided Sephiroth still plans to become a god using the same scheme, it’s likely that the journey will take us onwards to the Temple of the Ancients, where he’ll obtain the Materia vital to his pursuit. Chances are, though, that the events will play out in different ways to what you remember, especially with the revelation that there are multiple realities. Will these intersect in the sequel? And how will Zack become involved? Only time will tell. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter.

MLB Players League Features Real Pros Playing Against Each Other in MLB The Show 20

Sony Interactive, the MLB, and the MLBPA have announced the MLB The Show Players League today. This is a new online event where thirty professional baseball players will compete against each other in MLB The Show 20 to help raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. The MLB The Show Players League is comprised of 30 professional baseball players, including 11 former All-Stars, five World Series Champions, and eight players age 25 or younger. They will compete in a round-robin format throughout April against one another for a total of 29, three-inning games. The top eight players will advance to a Postseason and ultimately a World Series. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=igns-top-25-playstation-4-games&captions=true"] The three organizations have agreed to donate $5,000 on behalf of each participating player to a Boys and Girls Club affiliate in their team’s community. The championship player will earn an additional $25,000 donation to their community’s clubs. The MLB The Show Players League begins today, April 10, as Tampa Bay Rays’ Blake Snell takes on Amir Garrett of the Cincinnati Reds starting at 6 pm PT/9 pm ET. The games will stream on Twitch and YouTube, and details can be found on the @MLBTheShow Twitter account. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/10/21/mlb-the-show-20-announcement-trailer"] Here’s a full list of MLB The Show Players League participants. Also, check out IGN’s review of MLB The Show 20 for our take on Sony's long-running baseball sim.  
  • Jon Duplantier - Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Luke Jackson - Atlanta Braves
  • Dwight Smith Jr. - Baltimore Orioles
  • Eduardo Rodriguez - Boston Red Sox
  • Ian Happ - Chicago Cubs
  • Lucas Giolito - Chicago White Sox
  • Amir Garrett - Cincinnati Red
  • Carlos Santana - Cleveland Reds
  • David Dahl - Colorado Rockies
  • Niko Goodrum - Detroit Tigers
  • Lance McCullers Jr. - Houston Astros
  • Brett Phillips - Kansas City Royals
  • Ty Buttrey - Los Angeles Angels
  • Gavin Lux - Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Ryan Stanek - Miami Marlins
  • Josh Hader - Milwaukee Brewers
  • Trevor May - Minnesota Twins
  • Jeff McNeil - New York Mets
  • Tommy Kahnle - New York Yankees
  • Jesus Luzardo - Oakland Athletics
  • Rhys Hoskins - Philadelphia Phillies
  • Cole Tucker - Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. - San Diego Padres
  • Hunter Pence - San Francisco Giants
  • Carl Edwards Jr. - Seattle Mariners
  • Matt Carpenter - St. Louis Cardinals
  • Blake Snell - Tampa Bay Rays
  • Joey Gallo - Texas Rangers
  • Bo Bichette - Toronto Blue Jays
  • Juan Soto - Washinton Nationals
[poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trailer Hints at PC Release

A video released by Square Enix to commemorate the launch of Final Fantasy 7 Remake has hinted towards a potential PC release. The 'Thank you for waiting' clip features Final Fantasy 7 Remake Director Yoshinori Kitase providing players with an overview of the game. Most interesting though is the text that appears below the gameplay shown, which reads "Gameplay captured on PC." You can see that text below in the video. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/10/final-fantasy-vii-remake-thank-you-for-waiting-video"] We already knew that Final Fantasy 7 Remake has a timed exclusivity window on PS4, which lasts until April 2021, but this is confirmation that a PC version of the game exists in some form. We don't know if that's a development build, a full version of the game waiting for release, or otherwise. It's a formality from Square Enix to show that the footage isn't exactly what you should expect if you pick up the game on PS4 today, but it's still a worthwhile tidbit concerning which platforms it might land on in the near future. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-7-remake-over-100-screenshots&captions=true"] The rest of the trailer explains the changes to the battle system in Final Fantasy 7 Remake and gives a brief rundown of how Square Enix has updated the 1997 classic for a new audience in 2020. As you may know, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is not the full game - for an explanation about what the first part of this remake franchise covers, check out our handy guide. For even more on Final Fantasy 7 Remake, you can check out our review of the game, which we think breathes "exciting new life into a classic." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.