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IGN Fan Fest 2021: Everything You Need To Know to Celebrate With Us
IGN Fan Fest 2021 Dates and Start Time
IGN Fan Fest 2021 is a two-day event, taking place on February 26 and February 27. On the first day, the show starts at 8am PT/ 11am ET/ 4pm GMT. On the second day, it starts a bit later at 10am PT/ 1pm ET/ 6pm GMT. Below, are the panels confirmed for the event:- Batman Beyond Cast Reunion and Table Read
- An Inside Look at Bethesda's DEATHLOOP
- Godzilla vs Kong: Breaking Down Cinema's Biggest Brawl with Adam Wingard
- Invincible: Extended Sneak Peek
- Introducing Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy
- Netflix's Shadow and Bone: Exclusive Cast Q&A and Sneak Peek
- Justice League: Inside the Snyder Cut with Zack Snyder
- And many more surprises!
How to Watch IGN Fan Fest 2021
As a free and live virtual event, IGN Fan Fest will be streamed across IGN.com and all of our social channels. We’ll also be embedding the stream in this article, so feel free to bookmark this page for easy access. Here’s the full list of places we’ll be streaming IGN Fan Fest so you can watch it on your preferred platform:- IGN.com (homepage)
- IGN's Facebook Channel
- IGN’s Twitter
- IGN's Twitch Channel
- IGN’s Youtube Channel
- IGN's iOS App
- IGN's Android App
- IGN's PlayStation 4 App
- IGN's Xbox One App
- Roku
- IGN App for Android TV
- IGN for Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- IGN 1 on Samsung TV Plus
- Pluto TV
- Plex Live TV
IGN Fan Fest 2021 Schedule
In addition to our panels, we’ll also have some exclusive new reveals sprinkled throughout the show. Look out for teases from upcoming titles including The Day Before, Raya and the Last Dragon, Hood: Outlaws and Legends, The Flash Season 7, Boundary, Chaos Walking, Pacific Rim: The Black, and The Irregulars, as well as an exclusive announcement about space survival sim Breathedge from Hypertain Digital, plus more surprises. Here’s the full IGN Fan Fest panel schedule:Friday, February 26
8am PT/ 11am ET/ 4pm GMTNetflix's Shadow and Bone: Exclusive Cast Q&A and Sneak Peek
Prepare to enter the Grishaverse. We’re bringing together the cast and creators of Netflix’s Shadow and Bone -- stars Jessie Mei Li, Ben Barnes, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, showrunner/executive producer Eric Heisserer, and author/executive producer Leigh Bardugo -- for their first group appearance to offer an exclusive sneak peek at the epic fantasy series, discover how the show will adapt Bardugo’s ambitious novels for the screen, and will peel back the curtain on some of your most burning questions. 8:45am PT/ 11:45am ET/ 4:45pm GMTGodzilla vs Kong: Breaking Down Cinema's Biggest Brawl with Adam Wingard
Director Adam Wingard takes fans behind-the-scenes of the BIGGEST showdown of the year in an extended Q&A about Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla vs. Kong, answering fan questions and offering a sneak peek at the super-sized blockbuster ahead of its March release in theaters internationally and in the U.S., and in the U.S. on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release. 9:15am PT/ 12:15am ET/ 5:15pm GMTAn Inside Look at Bethesda's DEATHLOOP
The developers behind DEATHLOOP, Game Director Dinga Bakaba and Art Director Sebastien Mitton, will take you deeper inside the innovative first-person shooter with an exclusive inside look at the new title from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind the critically acclaimed Dishonored franchise. DEATHLOOP will continue Arkane’s signature gameplay design, challenging gamers to play their own way. 9:55am PT/ 12:55am ET/ 5:55pm GMTAmazon Prime Video's Invincible: Extended Sneak Peek
Join creator Robert Kirkman and stars Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Gillian Jacobs, Zazie Beetz and Jason Mantzoukas for a preview of Amazon Prime Video's new, action-packed adult animation series, Invincible -- plus, get an exclusive extended look at the first episode!Saturday, February 27
10am PT/ 1pm ET/ 6pm GMTJustice League: Inside the Snyder Cut with Zack Snyder
Zack Snyder will offer fans an inside look into the making of the Snyder Cut, answering all of our questions -- and yours! -- about the HBO Max release of Zack Snyder's Justice League. 11am PT/ 2pm ET/ 7pm GMTIntroducing Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy
Ahead of the upcoming epic new superhero series Jupiter’s Legacy, comic creator Mark Millar and series star Josh Duhamel come together for the exclusive first interview about the highly anticipated project. In this exclusive conversation, we’ll get new details from Millar and Duhamel on how the expansive graphic novels jumped from page to screen in Netflix’s new series. New character details, new plot details and an Easter egg from Frank Quitely, we’re delivering answers on this superhero saga that has been years in the making. 11:30am PT/ 2:30pm ET/ 7:30pm GMTBatman Beyond: Cast Reunion and Table Read
Relive the beloved animated series in a whole new way with the cast reunion of Batman Beyond and table read of fan-favorite Batman Beyond episode “Out of the Past.” Join stars Kevin Conroy and Will Friedle, casting and voice director Andrea Romano and returning guest voice stars Michael Rosenbaum and Cree Summer for this special event.Fortnite’s Latest Leaks Hint at a Street Fighter Crossover Event
The pictures appear to show Street Fighter 2's Suzaku Castle level, and an accompanying audio file hints that Ryu will be part of the Street Fighter crossover. A warped version of Ryu's theme can be heard playing alongside the leaked images, so it wouldn't be a complete surprise to see Ryu added in as a character or earnable skin. Meanwhile, Lucas7yoshi's tweet seemingly shows how the Street Fighter portal will look when it arrives in-game. Again, the portal shows Sukazu Castle acting as an entry point to Fortnite's map, but it doesn't provide any other details on what other characters or content might bridge the gap between the two games.Skirmish Portal Audio! pic.twitter.com/Q4V3MRBgFy
— ShiinaBR - Fortnite Leaks (@ShiinaBR) February 19, 2021
Fortnite dataminers have allegedly been unable to decipher which Street Fighter characters will be added to Fortnite. According to Eurogamer, two encrypted files have been found in Fortnite's code, but their identities are unknown. Given how popular Ryu and Chun-Li are among the Street Fighter fanbase, though, it's possible that they will be the fighters that enter Fortnite's world. If the rumours are true, Street Fighters will be the latest series to cross over into Fortnite in recent times. Characters from the Marvel, Star Wars, Terminator, Predator, and Walking Dead franchises have all arrived at some point in Season 2 Chapter 5, while video game characters including Master Chief and Kratos have also been turned up as skins. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/19/xboxs-backward-compatibility-gets-a-boost-next-gen-console-watch"] In other Epic Games news, Valve is looking to distance itself from the ongoing Apple-Epic antitrust lawsuit. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Tom Power is a UK-based freelance journalist. Follow him on Twitter.Street Fighter portal is now active.pic.twitter.com/LXTFzBoODu
— Lucas7yoshi - Fortnite Leaks (@Lucas7yoshi) February 19, 2021
Zack Snyder’s Justice League Will Be Released Worldwide Alongside US Launch
While this will be a worldwide release, a few territories will miss out. Warner states that China, France, and Japan release dates are yet to be determined. The news comes just days after Zack Snyder himself criticised Warner's handling of the film's international distribution, calling it "not amazing." For more, check out why Zack Snyder's Justice League isn't widescreen, and our breakdown of the latest trailer featuring The Joker. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/14/zack-snyders-justice-league-official-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.Zack Snyder’s Justice League will be available worldwide in all markets on the same day as in the U.S. on March 18 via on-demand, digital download, linear, or streaming. #SnyderCut #SnydercutWorldwide (1/2) pic.twitter.com/GjKKsmUkNc
— Zack Snyder's Justice League (@snydercut) February 19, 2021
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Little Nightmares Creator Confirms It’s Done With the Series – But Namco Could Carry It On Regardless
"For the last 6 years, our mission at Tarsier Studios has been to create mesmerizing worlds. Little Nightmares was our first attempt and was a huge success. I personally love how Little Nightmares has gathered fans around the world over the course of the last 4 years. From the fan art, extensive fan theories and genuine reactions, it all has been amazing to witness. Our collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has been extremely satisfying, they listened to our creative vision and took our crazy ideas and ambitions to heart.
"That being said, it is bitter sweet to announce that we are leaving the world of Little Nightmares behind us. Little Nightmares will always be dear to us at the studio. Since being acquired by the Embracer Group in December 2019, it is now time for us to embark on a new chapter, create new IPs and explore new worlds. Personally I am very excited to see what our studio creates and counting down the days until we can welcome our fans."
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/04/26/little-nightmares-review"] The move likely comes down to the fact Bandai Namco owns the Little Nightmares IP, meaning Embracer would have to either buy or license the rights to use it for any future games – it seems Embracer would prefer for Tarsier to make something new rather than take that path. Asked for comment on what its plans are for the series, Namco intimated that it could continue making Little Nightmares games without Tarsier's input: "We have nothing to announce at this moment," wrote a spokesperson, "but since we received so much love from fans all around the world with the release of Little Nightmares 2, we feel energised to deliver more content in the future." What studio could take on a new Little Nightmares game is unknown, but it seems clear that the publisher isn't finished with the series itself. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/09/little-nightmares-2-review"] We awarded Little Nightmares an 8.8 review, calling it "gleefully strange, unceasingly grim, and quietly smart." Its new sequel earned a 7/10. We summed that up by saying, "There’s no doubting developer Tarsier Studios’ artistry and ability, but I hope for its next project it leaves these Little Nightmares behind and dares to dream bigger." If you're still working through Little Nightmares 2, we've got a complete walkthrough for you, as well as a guide on how to get to its secret ending. [poilib element="accentDivider"] 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.Little Nightmares Creator Confirms It’s Done With the Series – But Namco Could Carry It On Regardless
"For the last 6 years, our mission at Tarsier Studios has been to create mesmerizing worlds. Little Nightmares was our first attempt and was a huge success. I personally love how Little Nightmares has gathered fans around the world over the course of the last 4 years. From the fan art, extensive fan theories and genuine reactions, it all has been amazing to witness. Our collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has been extremely satisfying, they listened to our creative vision and took our crazy ideas and ambitions to heart.
"That being said, it is bitter sweet to announce that we are leaving the world of Little Nightmares behind us. Little Nightmares will always be dear to us at the studio. Since being acquired by the Embracer Group in December 2019, it is now time for us to embark on a new chapter, create new IPs and explore new worlds. Personally I am very excited to see what our studio creates and counting down the days until we can welcome our fans."
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/04/26/little-nightmares-review"] The move likely comes down to the fact Bandai Namco owns the Little Nightmares IP, meaning Embracer would have to either buy or license the rights to use it for any future games – it seems Embracer would prefer for Tarsier to make something new rather than take that path. Asked for comment on what its plans are for the series, Namco intimated that it could continue making Little Nightmares games without Tarsier's input: "We have nothing to announce at this moment," wrote a spokesperson, "but since we received so much love from fans all around the world with the release of Little Nightmares 2, we feel energised to deliver more content in the future." What studio could take on a new Little Nightmares game is unknown, but it seems clear that the publisher isn't finished with the series itself. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/09/little-nightmares-2-review"] We awarded Little Nightmares an 8.8 review, calling it "gleefully strange, unceasingly grim, and quietly smart." Its new sequel earned a 7/10. We summed that up by saying, "There’s no doubting developer Tarsier Studios’ artistry and ability, but I hope for its next project it leaves these Little Nightmares behind and dares to dream bigger." If you're still working through Little Nightmares 2, we've got a complete walkthrough for you, as well as a guide on how to get to its secret ending. [poilib element="accentDivider"] 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.