Monthly Archives: November 2020
LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Includes LEGO Baby Yoda, Mando & More
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The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special is a production of Atomic Cartoons, the LEGO Group, and Lucasfilm. It is directed by Ken Cunningham and written by David Shayne, who is also co-executive producer. James Waugh, Josh Rimes, Jason Cosler, Jacqui Lopez, Jill Wilfert, and Keith Malone are attached as additional executive producers on the project.
The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special hits Disney+ on November 17, the same day that the original Star Wars holiday special aired on CBS in 1978.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Includes LEGO Baby Yoda, Mando & More
Image credit: Disney Plus[/caption]
The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special is a production of Atomic Cartoons, the LEGO Group, and Lucasfilm. It is directed by Ken Cunningham and written by David Shayne, who is also co-executive producer. James Waugh, Josh Rimes, Jason Cosler, Jacqui Lopez, Jill Wilfert, and Keith Malone are attached as additional executive producers on the project.
The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special hits Disney+ on November 17, the same day that the original Star Wars holiday special aired on CBS in 1978.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.IGN’s Next-Gen Console Launch Coverage Schedule
IGN's Next-Gen Console Launch Coverage Schedule
Our next-gen launch content started at the end of October with our Xbox Series X and PS5 console unboxings. You can expect plenty of in-depth features, guides, next-gen console, game and hardware reviews, and livestreams beginning November 5th and continuing full force ahead. Here is our current next-gen consoles launch schedule so far:Thursday, November 5
6 am PT:- Xbox Series X Review
- Xbox Series S Review
- Xbox Series X Controller Review
- Xbox Series S Has 364GB of Usable Storage Space
- NBA 2K21 PS5 Exclusive Hands-On Preview
- How the Xbox Series X and Series S Controller Share Button Works
- Xbox Series X/S Quick Resume Works Even If You Unplug the Console
Friday, November 6
5 am PT:- PS5 Review
- PS5 DualSense Controller Review
- Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset Review
- Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review
- Astro's Playroom Review
- How Long Is Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Beyond Episode 673 - PS5 Console, Spider-Man, Astro's Playroom Review Impressions
- How Long Is Astro's Playroom
Monday, November 9
3 am PT: 6 am PT: 10:00 am PT:Tuesday, November 10
6 am PT:- PS5 Spider-Man: Miles Morales Performance Analysis
- Where to Buy Xbox Series X|S Right Now
- Must-Have Xbox Series X Accessories and Where to Get Them
- Xbox Series X|S Full Wikis Guide
- Unlocked - Xbox Series X Launch Day Edition
Wednesday, November 11
9 am PT:- The Best Last-Gen Games to Play on Xbox Series X and PS5
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Review Q&A with Brandin Tyrrel on IGN's Instagram
Thursday, November 12
9 am PT:- PS5 Day One Livestream Walkthrough and AMA (Presented by Hulu)
- PlayStation 5 Full Wikis Guide
- Things PS5 Does Great (and Things That Should be Fixed)
- Beyond - PS5 Launch Day Edition
- Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review Q&A with Jonathon Dornbush on IGN's Instagram
Friday, November 13
6 am PT:- Next-Gen Console Watch: Special Launch Week Episode
- PS5 vs. Xbox: Overall Graphics and Performance Comparison
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Live Stream
- Game Scoop Launch Week Episode
Monday, November 16
10 am PT:- New IGN show premiere - Review Crew: Assassin's Creed
Tuesday, November 17
12:30 pm PT:- How Do PS5 & XSX Handle User Privacy?
Wednesday, November 18
9 am PT:- What the Xbox Series X Does Great (and What It Should Fix)
- PS5 vs. Xbox: Which Has Better Streaming Video Apps?
Thursday, November 19
6 pm PT:- IGN Friendsgiving: Among Us Charity Stream with Special Guests
Next-Gen Console and Video Game Release Date Schedule
If you're wondering when to expect the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 launch or which games are due to come out before, during, and following this console launch, we've got you covered. From indie gems like Bugsnax and expansions like Destiny 2's Beyond Light to massively anticipated titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Cyberpunk 2077, here is our next-gen console and video game release date schedule:November 6
- Dirt 5
November 10
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Series X/S Controller
- Destiny 2: Beyond Light
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla
- Yakuza: Like a Dragon
November 12
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
- DualSense 5 Controller
- Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Astro's Playroom
- Bugsnax
- Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
- Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure
- Demon's Souls Remake
- The Pathless
- Godfall
- Super Mario Bros. Game and Watch
November 13
- Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
- Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Single-Player
- Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer
- Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Zombies
November 20
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
December 3
- Immortals: Fenyx Rising
December 4
- Madden 21 (next gen port)
- FIFA 21 (next gen port)
December 8
- Destiny 2 (next gen port)
December 10
- Cyberpunk 2077
IGN’s Next-Gen Console Launch Coverage Schedule
IGN's Next-Gen Console Launch Coverage Schedule
Our next-gen launch content started at the end of October with our Xbox Series X and PS5 console unboxings. You can expect plenty of in-depth features, guides, next-gen console, game and hardware reviews, and livestreams beginning November 5th and continuing full force ahead. Here is our current next-gen consoles launch schedule so far:Thursday, November 5
6 am PT:- Xbox Series X Review
- Xbox Series S Review
- Xbox Series X Controller Review
- Xbox Series S Has 364GB of Usable Storage Space
- NBA 2K21 PS5 Exclusive Hands-On Preview
- How the Xbox Series X and Series S Controller Share Button Works
- Xbox Series X/S Quick Resume Works Even If You Unplug the Console
Friday, November 6
5 am PT:- PS5 Review
- PS5 DualSense Controller Review
- Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset Review
- Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review
- Astro's Playroom Review
- How Long Is Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Beyond Episode 673 - PS5 Console, Spider-Man, Astro's Playroom Review Impressions
- How Long Is Astro's Playroom
Monday, November 9
3 am PT: 6 am PT: 10:00 am PT:Tuesday, November 10
6 am PT:- PS5 Spider-Man: Miles Morales Performance Analysis
- Where to Buy Xbox Series X|S Right Now
- Must-Have Xbox Series X Accessories and Where to Get Them
- Xbox Series X|S Full Wikis Guide
- Unlocked - Xbox Series X Launch Day Edition
Wednesday, November 11
9 am PT:- The Best Last-Gen Games to Play on Xbox Series X and PS5
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Review Q&A with Brandin Tyrrel on IGN's Instagram
Thursday, November 12
9 am PT:- PS5 Day One Livestream Walkthrough and AMA (Presented by Hulu)
- PlayStation 5 Full Wikis Guide
- Things PS5 Does Great (and Things That Should be Fixed)
- Beyond - PS5 Launch Day Edition
- Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review Q&A with Jonathon Dornbush on IGN's Instagram
Friday, November 13
6 am PT:- Next-Gen Console Watch: Special Launch Week Episode
- PS5 vs. Xbox: Overall Graphics and Performance Comparison
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Live Stream
- Game Scoop Launch Week Episode
Monday, November 16
10 am PT:- New IGN show premiere - Review Crew: Assassin's Creed
Tuesday, November 17
12:30 pm PT:- How Do PS5 & XSX Handle User Privacy?
Wednesday, November 18
9 am PT:- What the Xbox Series X Does Great (and What It Should Fix)
- PS5 vs. Xbox: Which Has Better Streaming Video Apps?
Thursday, November 19
6 pm PT:- IGN Friendsgiving: Among Us Charity Stream with Special Guests
Next-Gen Console and Video Game Release Date Schedule
If you're wondering when to expect the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 launch or which games are due to come out before, during, and following this console launch, we've got you covered. From indie gems like Bugsnax and expansions like Destiny 2's Beyond Light to massively anticipated titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Cyberpunk 2077, here is our next-gen console and video game release date schedule:November 6
- Dirt 5
November 10
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Series X/S Controller
- Destiny 2: Beyond Light
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla
- Yakuza: Like a Dragon
November 12
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
- DualSense 5 Controller
- Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Astro's Playroom
- Bugsnax
- Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
- Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure
- Demon's Souls Remake
- The Pathless
- Godfall
- Super Mario Bros. Game and Watch
November 13
- Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
- Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Single-Player
- Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer
- Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Zombies
November 20
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
December 3
- Immortals: Fenyx Rising
December 4
- Madden 21 (next gen port)
- FIFA 21 (next gen port)
December 8
- Destiny 2 (next gen port)
December 10
- Cyberpunk 2077
Xbox Series X/S Quick Resume Works Even If You Unplug the Console
Xbox Series X’s Quick Resume feature, which is also available on the Xbox Series S, is arguably its most ‘magical’ new offering. It allows you to quickly swap between multiple games without booting them up fresh, and resume playing from where you left off. It's perfect for getting a few rounds of Halo in with your friends between longer stretches of a big campaign game, without losing progress. The best bit, though? Quick Resume remembers where you were even if you unplug the console.
So how do you use it? Quick Resume doesn’t require any set up. It’s part of the default feature set of the Xbox Series X|S, and works from the moment you open a game. To ‘engage’ Quick Resume, simply stop playing a game and head back to the Dashboard. Boot up a second game, play around with that for a while, and then re-open your previous game. A ‘Quick Resume’ logo will appear in the upper-right corner of the screen as the game loads, which takes around five or so seconds. You’ll then find yourself in exactly the same spot as you were when you left the game. Recent games primed for Quick Resume can be identified in the Guide Menu by a small icon next to the game name.
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You can have multiple games ‘stacked’ in Quick Resume, but there is a limit. While Microsoft has not revealed an upper limit, I find that the system caps out at five games, with the game I haven’t played in the longest time being the one that has to boot from scratch again. It may be that this limit depends on the games being stacked, though.
Most impressive, though, is Quick Resume’s ability to activate after the Xbox has been fully shut down and unplugged or turned off at the power outlet. As an example anecdote, I was able to Quick Resume a game of Gears Tactics that I hadn’t touched for several days, during which the console was fully powered down and unplugged multiple times.
Also anecdotally, the system hasn’t been 100% reliable, with a couple of games during testing eventually resetting after a full unplugged power down, but as my testing has been conducted pre-release there may still be kinks in the system that will be ironed out before retail launch. For the most part, though, Quick Resume after unplugging has worked as intended, and it’s as impressive (and witchcraft-like) as it sounds.
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Our testing has also shown us exactly how the Xbox Series controller's new Share button works, and that the Xbox Series S will have 364GB of usable storage space.
We've reviewed both new Xbox consoles today. We awarded Xbox Series X an 8/10 review, calling it "a quiet, compact, laser-targeted games machine that should make 4K/60fps gaming the wonderful new norm, but it currently lacks must-play games." Series S got a 7/10 review, saying it "could shine as a second console, but it's hard to recommend as your primary gaming platform due to its 1440p resolution and claustrophobic storage capacity."
The Xbox Series X and S are coming on November 10. Xbox Series X retails at $499 USD / £449 / $749 AUD, while Xbox Series S comes in at $299 USD / £249.99 / $499 AUD. Xbox Series X and S are currently sold out ahead of launch but, with more units promised, keep an eye on our Xbox Series preorders page - and if you want to know everything about the consoles before you nab one, we have our Xbox Series X and S guide.[poilib element="accentDivider"]
Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.
How the Xbox Series X/S Controller Share Button Works
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S both have a new, improved controller that features a Share button. This new button, located under the Menu and View buttons, allows you to instantly capture moments of gameplay, without the need to scroll through menus or use any voice commands. Need to know exactly how it works? IGN is here to help.
By default, tapping the Share button once will immediately take a 4K screenshot of whatever is on your screen at that moment. Holding the Share button for a few seconds will record a 1080p video of the last 30 seconds of gameplay, a feature known as ‘Record what happened’. You’ll know when these functions have triggered as an Xbox notification will pop up to tell you that the screenshot/clip has been saved to your library.
You can quickly find your newly saved screenshots and clips by opening the Capture & Share menu. Tap the Xbox Guide button on the controller to open the Guide Menu, and you’ll see a notification indicator over the tab on the right of the window that features the same logo as seen on the Share button. This is the Capture & Share menu, and if you scroll over to it you’ll be able to see your new screenshot/clip in the ‘Recent Captures’ section.
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The Capture & Share menu can be used to take screenshots and capture a clip of gameplay, too, if you’d rather not use the Share button. It can also be used to start a recording if you plan on capturing a longer session than the few seconds saved by the ‘Record what happened’ function of the Share button.
Additionally, the Capture Settings menu allows you to reconfigure what the Share button does. If you find you prefer to capture longer sessions, you can re-assign a long press of the Share button to start recording, rather than capture the most recent few seconds. ‘Record what happened’ can also be changed to record either the last 15, 30, 45, or 60 seconds of gameplay. This gameplay can be recorded in 1080p or 720p, but only in SDR.
Once you have a fair few games installed, you might need to keep an eye on how much space you have for captures, however. We now know that Xbox Series S will have 364GB of usable storage space, while Xbox Series X will have 802GB available.
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In other Xbox Series news, we've also explained how the excellent Quick Resume function will work, even if you unplug the console.
We've reviewed both new Xbox consoles today. We awarded Xbox Series X an 8/10 review, calling it "a quiet, compact, laser-targeted games machine that should make 4K/60fps gaming the wonderful new norm, but it currently lacks must-play games." Series S got a 7/10 review, saying it "could shine as a second console, but it's hard to recommend as your primary gaming platform due to its 1440p resolution and claustrophobic storage capacity."
The Xbox Series X and S are coming on November 10. Xbox Series X retails at $499 USD / £449 / $749 AUD, while Xbox Series S comes in at $299 USD / £249.99 / $499 AUD. Xbox Series X and S are currently sold out ahead of launch but, with more units promised, keep an eye on our Xbox Series preorders page - and if you want to know everything about the consoles before you nab one, we have our Xbox Series X and S guide.
[poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.Xbox Series X/S Quick Resume Works Even If You Unplug the Console
Xbox Series X’s Quick Resume feature, which is also available on the Xbox Series S, is arguably its most ‘magical’ new offering. It allows you to quickly swap between multiple games without booting them up fresh, and resume playing from where you left off. It's perfect for getting a few rounds of Halo in with your friends between longer stretches of a big campaign game, without losing progress. The best bit, though? Quick Resume remembers where you were even if you unplug the console.
So how do you use it? Quick Resume doesn’t require any set up. It’s part of the default feature set of the Xbox Series X|S, and works from the moment you open a game. To ‘engage’ Quick Resume, simply stop playing a game and head back to the Dashboard. Boot up a second game, play around with that for a while, and then re-open your previous game. A ‘Quick Resume’ logo will appear in the upper-right corner of the screen as the game loads, which takes around five or so seconds. You’ll then find yourself in exactly the same spot as you were when you left the game. Recent games primed for Quick Resume can be identified in the Guide Menu by a small icon next to the game name.
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You can have multiple games ‘stacked’ in Quick Resume, but there is a limit. While Microsoft has not revealed an upper limit, I find that the system caps out at five games, with the game I haven’t played in the longest time being the one that has to boot from scratch again. It may be that this limit depends on the games being stacked, though.
Most impressive, though, is Quick Resume’s ability to activate after the Xbox has been fully shut down and unplugged or turned off at the power outlet. As an example anecdote, I was able to Quick Resume a game of Gears Tactics that I hadn’t touched for several days, during which the console was fully powered down and unplugged multiple times.
Also anecdotally, the system hasn’t been 100% reliable, with a couple of games during testing eventually resetting after a full unplugged power down, but as my testing has been conducted pre-release there may still be kinks in the system that will be ironed out before retail launch. For the most part, though, Quick Resume after unplugging has worked as intended, and it’s as impressive (and witchcraft-like) as it sounds.
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Our testing has also shown us exactly how the Xbox Series controller's new Share button works, and that the Xbox Series S will have 364GB of usable storage space.
We've reviewed both new Xbox consoles today. We awarded Xbox Series X an 8/10 review, calling it "a quiet, compact, laser-targeted games machine that should make 4K/60fps gaming the wonderful new norm, but it currently lacks must-play games." Series S got a 7/10 review, saying it "could shine as a second console, but it's hard to recommend as your primary gaming platform due to its 1440p resolution and claustrophobic storage capacity."
The Xbox Series X and S are coming on November 10. Xbox Series X retails at $499 USD / £449 / $749 AUD, while Xbox Series S comes in at $299 USD / £249.99 / $499 AUD. Xbox Series X and S are currently sold out ahead of launch but, with more units promised, keep an eye on our Xbox Series preorders page - and if you want to know everything about the consoles before you nab one, we have our Xbox Series X and S guide.[poilib element="accentDivider"]
Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.
How the Xbox Series X/S Controller Share Button Works
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S both have a new, improved controller that features a Share button. This new button, located under the Menu and View buttons, allows you to instantly capture moments of gameplay, without the need to scroll through menus or use any voice commands. Need to know exactly how it works? IGN is here to help.
By default, tapping the Share button once will immediately take a 4K screenshot of whatever is on your screen at that moment. Holding the Share button for a few seconds will record a 1080p video of the last 30 seconds of gameplay, a feature known as ‘Record what happened’. You’ll know when these functions have triggered as an Xbox notification will pop up to tell you that the screenshot/clip has been saved to your library.
You can quickly find your newly saved screenshots and clips by opening the Capture & Share menu. Tap the Xbox Guide button on the controller to open the Guide Menu, and you’ll see a notification indicator over the tab on the right of the window that features the same logo as seen on the Share button. This is the Capture & Share menu, and if you scroll over to it you’ll be able to see your new screenshot/clip in the ‘Recent Captures’ section.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/xbox-series-x-console-unboxing"]
The Capture & Share menu can be used to take screenshots and capture a clip of gameplay, too, if you’d rather not use the Share button. It can also be used to start a recording if you plan on capturing a longer session than the few seconds saved by the ‘Record what happened’ function of the Share button.
Additionally, the Capture Settings menu allows you to reconfigure what the Share button does. If you find you prefer to capture longer sessions, you can re-assign a long press of the Share button to start recording, rather than capture the most recent few seconds. ‘Record what happened’ can also be changed to record either the last 15, 30, 45, or 60 seconds of gameplay. This gameplay can be recorded in 1080p or 720p, but only in SDR.
Once you have a fair few games installed, you might need to keep an eye on how much space you have for captures, however. We now know that Xbox Series S will have 364GB of usable storage space, while Xbox Series X will have 802GB available.
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In other Xbox Series news, we've also explained how the excellent Quick Resume function will work, even if you unplug the console.
We've reviewed both new Xbox consoles today. We awarded Xbox Series X an 8/10 review, calling it "a quiet, compact, laser-targeted games machine that should make 4K/60fps gaming the wonderful new norm, but it currently lacks must-play games." Series S got a 7/10 review, saying it "could shine as a second console, but it's hard to recommend as your primary gaming platform due to its 1440p resolution and claustrophobic storage capacity."
The Xbox Series X and S are coming on November 10. Xbox Series X retails at $499 USD / £449 / $749 AUD, while Xbox Series S comes in at $299 USD / £249.99 / $499 AUD. Xbox Series X and S are currently sold out ahead of launch but, with more units promised, keep an eye on our Xbox Series preorders page - and if you want to know everything about the consoles before you nab one, we have our Xbox Series X and S guide.
[poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.