Monthly Archives: January 2021
Bob’s Burgers Movie, The King’s Man Get Disney Film Delays
Disney has announced that the Bob's Burgers movie, The King's Man, and Ron's Gone Wrong have all been delayed.
Bob's Burgers has been taken off its April 9, 2021 date and currently has no new release date. The King's Man has moved from March 12, 2021 to August 20, 2021, and Ron's Gone Wrong has moved from April 23, 2021 to October 22, 2021.
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Alongside the delays, The Night House, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Antlers, and Nightmare Alley have all been given dates in 2021. The full list of updates includes:
- THE KING’S MAN (20th) previously dated on 3/12/21 moves to 8/20/21
- BOB’S BURGERS (20th) previously dated on 4/9/21 is now Unset
- RON’S GONE WRONG (20th) previously dated on 4/23/21 moves to 10/22/21
- THE NIGHT HOUSE (Searchlight) is now dated on 7/16/21
- THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE (Searchlight) is now dated on 9/24/21 (Limited)
- ANTLERS (Searchlight) is now dated on 10/29/21
- NIGHTMARE ALLEY (Searchlight) is the updated title of UNTITLED 20TH CENTURY (20th) dated on 12/3/21 (Limited)
How to Watch Robert Kirkman’s Invincible Anniversary Livestream
In celebration of the anniversary of Invincible's first issue, co-creator Robert Kirkman will be hosting a livestream. What the livestream will entail has yet to be revealed but the official Invincible Twitter account and Robert Kirkman himself teased the event will include some big news.
The announcement tweet reads, "Ok everyone, this Friday at 1 pm PT, we're celebrating the anniversary of the Issue 1 release with a livestream to [REDACTED BY CECIL STEDMAN] and [ALSO REDACTED BY CECIL STEDMAN]. The link where you'll be able to watch right here on Twitter is coming soon! #InvincibleFriday."
If you don't want to miss out on the celebration and some potentially important announcements, here's how you can tune in.
Invincible Anniversary Livestream Start Time
The Invincible Anniversary livestream takes place on Friday, January 22, and starts at 1 pm PT/4 pm ET/10 pm GMT. If you're in Australia, you'll want to start watching on Saturday, January 23 at 7 am AEDT.How to Watch the Invincible Anniversary Livestream
We'll be hosting this event on our channels across a variety of platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Twitter. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the Invincible Anniversary livestream:- IGN.com (homepage)
- IGN's Facebook Channel
- IGN's Twitch Channel
- IGN’s Youtube Channel
- Invincible Twitter
- Skybound Twitch
What Invincible News to Expect
We know this is an anniversary event, so we expect there may be some looking back and honoring of Invincible Issue 1. As for potential news, no official details have been confirmed but we speculate there could be an announcement related to the upcoming Invincible Amazon original series as the official Prime Video account tweeted about the anniversary livesteam and teased it would include some "cool stuff we can't talk about yet." [poilib element="accentDivider"]How to Watch Robert Kirkman’s Invincible Anniversary Livestream
In celebration of the anniversary of Invincible's first issue, co-creator Robert Kirkman will be hosting a livestream. What the livestream will entail has yet to be revealed but the official Invincible Twitter account and Robert Kirkman himself teased the event will include some big news.
The announcement tweet reads, "Ok everyone, this Friday at 1 pm PT, we're celebrating the anniversary of the Issue 1 release with a livestream to [REDACTED BY CECIL STEDMAN] and [ALSO REDACTED BY CECIL STEDMAN]. The link where you'll be able to watch right here on Twitter is coming soon! #InvincibleFriday."
If you don't want to miss out on the celebration and some potentially important announcements, here's how you can tune in.
Invincible Anniversary Livestream Start Time
The Invincible Anniversary livestream takes place on Friday, January 22, and starts at 1 pm PT/4 pm ET/10 pm GMT. If you're in Australia, you'll want to start watching on Saturday, January 23 at 7 am AEDT.How to Watch the Invincible Anniversary Livestream
We'll be hosting this event on our channels across a variety of platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Twitter. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the Invincible Anniversary livestream:- IGN.com (homepage)
- IGN's Facebook Channel
- IGN's Twitch Channel
- IGN’s Youtube Channel
- Invincible Twitter
- Skybound Twitch
What Invincible News to Expect
We know this is an anniversary event, so we expect there may be some looking back and honoring of Invincible Issue 1. As for potential news, no official details have been confirmed but we speculate there could be an announcement related to the upcoming Invincible Amazon original series as the official Prime Video account tweeted about the anniversary livesteam and teased it would include some "cool stuff we can't talk about yet." [poilib element="accentDivider"]Resident Evil 4 Remake Reportedly Getting Partial Development Reboot Due to Internal Disagreements
The much rumoured remake of Resident Evil 4 is reportedly seeing a 'partial reboot' at Capcom, and a change in development leadership, after disagreements over its direction.
VGC reports that, per sources close to the project, core Resident Evil studio Capcom Division 1 has taken the lead on the project, with original developer M-Two seeing its role reduced. The changes could apparently lead to a 2023 release date.
The report explains that, following a project review, M-Two was seen to be too faithful to the original game, with Capcom preferring that the remake takes inspiration from Resident Evil 4, but introduces new elements and features.
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The latter approach was taken in both the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes, with varying levels of fan response. M-Two is said to have wanted to stick to the Resi 4 formula due to backlash against Resident Evil 3's changes, which saw portions of the original game entirely removed.
The Resident Evil 4 remake has been rumoured for some time, with this year's huge leaks of apparent internal Capcom documents pointing to a Q4 2022 release date.
It feels like a likely prospect, not least after the new Resident Evil 3 included a specific reference to the sequel. Resi 4's director, Shinji Mikami told IGN that, "As long as [a remake] turns out good I have no issues with it."
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Resident Evil 4 Remake Reportedly Getting Partial Development Reboot Due to Internal Disagreements
The much rumoured remake of Resident Evil 4 is reportedly seeing a 'partial reboot' at Capcom, and a change in development leadership, after disagreements over its direction.
VGC reports that, per sources close to the project, core Resident Evil studio Capcom Division 1 has taken the lead on the project, with original developer M-Two seeing its role reduced. The changes could apparently lead to a 2023 release date.
The report explains that, following a project review, M-Two was seen to be too faithful to the original game, with Capcom preferring that the remake takes inspiration from Resident Evil 4, but introduces new elements and features.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/resident-evil-4-is-pretty-much-perfect-but-heres-how-capcom-could-remake-it"]
The latter approach was taken in both the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes, with varying levels of fan response. M-Two is said to have wanted to stick to the Resi 4 formula due to backlash against Resident Evil 3's changes, which saw portions of the original game entirely removed.
The Resident Evil 4 remake has been rumoured for some time, with this year's huge leaks of apparent internal Capcom documents pointing to a Q4 2022 release date.
It feels like a likely prospect, not least after the new Resident Evil 3 included a specific reference to the sequel. Resi 4's director, Shinji Mikami told IGN that, "As long as [a remake] turns out good I have no issues with it."
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Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.
Xbox Games With Gold for February 2021 Announced
Microsoft has announced that the Games with Gold for February 2021 are Gears 5, the remastered version of Resident Evil, Dandara: Trials of Fear, Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb, and Lost Planet 2.
Announced on Xbox Wire, Gears 5, Resident Evil, and Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb will become available for those with Xbox Live Gold on February 1, 2021. Dandara: Trials of Fear and Lost Planet 2 will become available on February 16.
Gears 5, which will be available until February 28, is the latest entry in the Gears of War franchise and has been fully optimized for Xbox Series X/S.
In our Gears 5 review, we said "No matter which mode you approach it from, Gears 5 is an incredibly fun and polished game."
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Resident Evil, which will be available until February 28, is a remaster of the original Resident Evil from 1996. This news also follows yesterday's Resident Evil Showcase that announced the release date of Resident Evil Village, a playable demo called Maiden, and much more.
In our Resident Evil review, we said "Resident Evil does a good job of updating the look and feel of a classic survival horror game for a new audience."
Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb, which will be available until February 15, was released on the original Xbox in 2003. In this adventure, Indy must take on Nazis and the Asian underworld to track down the Heart of the Dragon before it falls to those with ill intent.
This also follows the reveal that MachineGames is working on a new Indiana Jones game with Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard as an executive producer.
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In our Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb review, we said "While there are plenty of better games on the PC, none give you your recommended daily allowance of Indy quite like this one. Fans of the film will definitely be able to overlook the minor (but recurring) failings."
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition, which will be available until March 15, is a metroidvania-style platformer that follows a group of unique characters in the world of Salt. It also features a handcrafted pixel art style.
Lost Planet 2, which will be available until February 28, is the sequel to the 2006 title from Capcom that takes players to a frozen planet that's being torn apart from the ongoing battle for thermal energy.
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In our Lost Planet 2 review, we said "Lost Planet 2 plays like it was never put in front of a member of its intended audience at some point during its development... A little "why?" may have taken this game in a different, more compelling direction."
There is still time to redeem January 2021's Games with Gold, including Little Nightmares, Dead Rising, and Breakdown, so don't miss out!
In addition to this announcement, Microsoft has also announced that it is increasing the price of Xbox Live Gold. Luckily, if you are an existing 6-month or 12-month member, the price is not changing yet and will renew at the value before the update.
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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.
Xbox Games With Gold for February 2021 Announced
Microsoft has announced that the Games with Gold for February 2021 are Gears 5, the remastered version of Resident Evil, Dandara: Trials of Fear, Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb, and Lost Planet 2.
Announced on Xbox Wire, Gears 5, Resident Evil, and Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb will become available for those with Xbox Live Gold on February 1, 2021. Dandara: Trials of Fear and Lost Planet 2 will become available on February 16.
Gears 5, which will be available until February 28, is the latest entry in the Gears of War franchise and has been fully optimized for Xbox Series X/S.
In our Gears 5 review, we said "No matter which mode you approach it from, Gears 5 is an incredibly fun and polished game."
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/13/gears-5-final-review"]
Resident Evil, which will be available until February 28, is a remaster of the original Resident Evil from 1996. This news also follows yesterday's Resident Evil Showcase that announced the release date of Resident Evil Village, a playable demo called Maiden, and much more.
In our Resident Evil review, we said "Resident Evil does a good job of updating the look and feel of a classic survival horror game for a new audience."
Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb, which will be available until February 15, was released on the original Xbox in 2003. In this adventure, Indy must take on Nazis and the Asian underworld to track down the Heart of the Dragon before it falls to those with ill intent.
This also follows the reveal that MachineGames is working on a new Indiana Jones game with Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard as an executive producer.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/01/12/indiana-jones-bethesda-game-official-teaser"]
In our Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb review, we said "While there are plenty of better games on the PC, none give you your recommended daily allowance of Indy quite like this one. Fans of the film will definitely be able to overlook the minor (but recurring) failings."
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition, which will be available until March 15, is a metroidvania-style platformer that follows a group of unique characters in the world of Salt. It also features a handcrafted pixel art style.
Lost Planet 2, which will be available until February 28, is the sequel to the 2006 title from Capcom that takes players to a frozen planet that's being torn apart from the ongoing battle for thermal energy.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2010/05/07/lost-planet-2-video-review-lost-planet-2-video-review"]
In our Lost Planet 2 review, we said "Lost Planet 2 plays like it was never put in front of a member of its intended audience at some point during its development... A little "why?" may have taken this game in a different, more compelling direction."
There is still time to redeem January 2021's Games with Gold, including Little Nightmares, Dead Rising, and Breakdown, so don't miss out!
In addition to this announcement, Microsoft has also announced that it is increasing the price of Xbox Live Gold. Luckily, if you are an existing 6-month or 12-month member, the price is not changing yet and will renew at the value before the update.
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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.
Mass Effect 2 Developers Cut Jack’s Same-Sex Romance, Seemingly in Part Due to Fox News
According to one of the game's writers, the Mass Effect 2 character Jack was originally written as pansexual, but her romance options were apparently changed late in development to only allow for a heterosexual romance, seemingly because of critical response to the first game's sex scenes, and a Fox News panel on Mass Effect.
In an interview with The Gamer, Jack's lead writer, Brian Kindegran, said that the character was "essentially pansexual for most of the development of that romance." There are references in Mass Effect 2's dialogue to Jack's interest in men and women, which is why many fans have since wondered why Jack was only romanceable by a male Commander Shepard.
Explaining the reasoning behind the change, Kindegran pointed to criticism from media outlets in the US: "Mass Effect had been pretty heavily and really unfairly criticized in the US by Fox News," Kindegran told The Gamer, referring to a 2007 panel about the use of sex scenes in the first game."
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"The development team of Mass Effect 2 was a pretty progressive, open-minded team, but I think there was a concern at pretty high levels that if Mass Effect, which only had one gay relationship, Liara - which on paper was technically not a gay relationship because she was from a mono-gendered species - I think there was a concern that if that had drawn fire, that Mass Effect 2 had to be a little bit careful.”
Kindegran didn't agree with the change, but told The Gamer that it was done in an attempt to "minimize the amount of critique that would be directed towards the community by outlets like Fox News again."
"It wasn’t like some anti-gay person high up on the Mass Effect 2 team saying, ‘we’re not going to have that’.” Instead, it had to do with the firestorm of controversy that Mass Effect had received back in 2007," Kindegran added. Changes to Jack's romance options apparently came late in the game's development due to the controversy, when the development team were told to "focus the relationships on a more traditional kind of vector."
In other Mass Effect news, check out this concept art for the next Mass Effect game, which featured in the book 'Bioware: Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development. You'll be able to return to the original Mass Effect Trilogy in the upcoming Legendary Edition, which you can preorder now, ahead of its rumoured March 12 release date.
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Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.
Mass Effect 2 Developers Cut Jack’s Same-Sex Romance, Seemingly in Part Due to Fox News
According to one of the game's writers, the Mass Effect 2 character Jack was originally written as pansexual, but her romance options were apparently changed late in development to only allow for a heterosexual romance, seemingly because of critical response to the first game's sex scenes, and a Fox News panel on Mass Effect.
In an interview with The Gamer, Jack's lead writer, Brian Kindegran, said that the character was "essentially pansexual for most of the development of that romance." There are references in Mass Effect 2's dialogue to Jack's interest in men and women, which is why many fans have since wondered why Jack was only romanceable by a male Commander Shepard.
Explaining the reasoning behind the change, Kindegran pointed to criticism from media outlets in the US: "Mass Effect had been pretty heavily and really unfairly criticized in the US by Fox News," Kindegran told The Gamer, referring to a 2007 panel about the use of sex scenes in the first game."
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2011/03/30/mass-effect-2-arrival-video-review"]
"The development team of Mass Effect 2 was a pretty progressive, open-minded team, but I think there was a concern at pretty high levels that if Mass Effect, which only had one gay relationship, Liara - which on paper was technically not a gay relationship because she was from a mono-gendered species - I think there was a concern that if that had drawn fire, that Mass Effect 2 had to be a little bit careful.”
Kindegran didn't agree with the change, but told The Gamer that it was done in an attempt to "minimize the amount of critique that would be directed towards the community by outlets like Fox News again."
"It wasn’t like some anti-gay person high up on the Mass Effect 2 team saying, ‘we’re not going to have that’.” Instead, it had to do with the firestorm of controversy that Mass Effect had received back in 2007," Kindegran added. Changes to Jack's romance options apparently came late in the game's development due to the controversy, when the development team were told to "focus the relationships on a more traditional kind of vector."
In other Mass Effect news, check out this concept art for the next Mass Effect game, which featured in the book 'Bioware: Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development. You'll be able to return to the original Mass Effect Trilogy in the upcoming Legendary Edition, which you can preorder now, ahead of its rumoured March 12 release date.
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Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.
Marvel Studios Boss Teases That the Multiverse Will Be a Running MCU Theme
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has indicated that connections to the multiverse will appear in the MCU "before and after" Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
During a recent interview with Rotten Tomatoes TV, Feige dropped a few hints about the studio's plans to further explore the multiverse concept. He seemingly confirmed that the multiverse would go on to serve as a reemerging theme in the MCU timeline after the events of the upcoming Doctor Strange sequel, which is scheduled to hit theaters on March 25, 2022.
"The title of the next Doctor Strange movie is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, so that is our biggest clue that that movie will embrace the Multiverse and the madness therein, very directly," Feige teased, without going into specifics. "There are, as we always like to do, connections before and after that, which will remain to be seen and discovered."
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Feige noted that Doctor Strange 2 will tackle the concept of the multiverse in the "most direct way," though he also didn't disregard its presence elsewhere in the MCU. While details remain scarce at this stage, it has already been confirmed that the sequel to the Benedict Cumberbatch-starring blockbuster will have ties to WandaVision and also Spider-Man 3.
Marvel's WandaVision is currently streaming on Disney+, with new episodes being released Fridays at midnight PT/3am ET, while Spider-Man 3 is set to swing into theaters on December 17, 2021. Both of these titles are set to be released "before" Doctor Strange 2, with a packed slate scheduled to come "after" Strange's next adventure.
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It was previously reported that Doctor Strange will appear in Spider-Man 3, which is shaping up to be quite a star-studded event, with Jamie Foxx back as Electro from The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Alfred Molina reportedly returning as Doctor Octopus, and rumours that Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire will reprise their roles as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and Kirsten Dunst will return as Mary-Jane.
Spider-Man 3's casting line-up, confirmed or otherwise, seems to be hinting at a live-action Spiderverse/multiverse crossover of epic proportions, which could possibly be intertwined with later events in the MCU, particularly the Multiverse of Madness. For more on the Doctor Strange sequel and its multiverse concept, read our theories about which characters and worlds may appear.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.