Ubisoft has added a much-requested item transmog feature to Assassin's Creed Valhalla, but fans aren't happy with its implementation. Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Title Update 1.2.0 launched across Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, PC and Google Stadia on March 16. The patch brought new skills, The Ostara Festival and transmogrification, which allows players to change the appearance of their gear but keep the stats beneath, in order to create custom outfits (it's a lot like using a glamour in an MMO if you're familiar). Players want to equip the best gear for their build, but this may come at a compromise of your in-game fashion. Fans have been requesting this feature – which has been present in previous AC games – for a while, but the way Ubisoft has implemented it in Valhalla hasn't gone down too well. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/09/assassins-creed-valhalla-review"] In Assassin's Creed Odyssey, you could transmog your gear for free, and directly from the inventory menu. In Valhalla, however, you're going to need to pay 50 Silver a pop, which you'll have to hand over to Gunnar in Ravensthorpe for every piece you want to aesthetically alter. Silver is fairly easy to come by in Valhalla early on, but if you want to alter a lot of gear, you may need to sell items or gamble in minigames. In this Reddit thread, players have pointed out that after looting and raiding everywhere, Silver can be tough to accrue: "50 silver is not small on this game, making money is such a struggle after you raid and loot everything," Rick_The_Mullet_Man said. "Transmog was free in Oddysey. No reason for it to cost 50 silver each time here," adds EmboarIsland. "I know it’s a small amount, but the fact I have to consciously think about how much/often I use the feature is quite ridiculous IMO." It's worth noting that you can purchase Silver from the in-game store in Valhalla for real money, something that hasn't gone unnoticed among the community: "The only reason they're doing this is because they want more people to buy silver with real money from the helix store. Disgusting," writes everadvancing [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/ubisoft-will-rely-less-on-aaa-games-in-the-future"] The community is pointing out that Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Origins both use a more convenient form of the feature, as does Immortals: Fenyx Rising. It'll be interesting to see how Ubisoft reacts to the feedback – we've contacted the publisher for comment. In other Assassin's Creed Valhalla news, a recent update brought River Raids, new abilities and skills to the game. If you're still playing and trying to take down the Order of the Ancients, here's our guide to the clues and Templar locations. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

Ubisoft has added a much-requested item transmog feature to Assassin's Creed Valhalla, but fans aren't happy with its implementation. Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Title Update 1.2.0 launched across Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5, PC and Google Stadia on March 16. The patch brought new skills, The Ostara Festival and transmogrification, which allows players to change the appearance of their gear but keep the stats beneath, in order to create custom outfits (it's a lot like using a glamour in an MMO if you're familiar). Players want to equip the best gear for their build, but this may come at a compromise of your in-game fashion. Fans have been requesting this feature – which has been present in previous AC games – for a while, but the way Ubisoft has implemented it in Valhalla hasn't gone down too well. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/09/assassins-creed-valhalla-review"] In Assassin's Creed Odyssey, you could transmog your gear for free, and directly from the inventory menu. In Valhalla, however, you're going to need to pay 50 Silver a pop, which you'll have to hand over to Gunnar in Ravensthorpe for every piece you want to aesthetically alter. Silver is fairly easy to come by in Valhalla early on, but if you want to alter a lot of gear, you may need to sell items or gamble in minigames. In this Reddit thread, players have pointed out that after looting and raiding everywhere, Silver can be tough to accrue: "50 silver is not small on this game, making money is such a struggle after you raid and loot everything," Rick_The_Mullet_Man said. "Transmog was free in Oddysey. No reason for it to cost 50 silver each time here," adds EmboarIsland. "I know it’s a small amount, but the fact I have to consciously think about how much/often I use the feature is quite ridiculous IMO." It's worth noting that you can purchase Silver from the in-game store in Valhalla for real money, something that hasn't gone unnoticed among the community: "The only reason they're doing this is because they want more people to buy silver with real money from the helix store. Disgusting," writes everadvancing [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/ubisoft-will-rely-less-on-aaa-games-in-the-future"] The community is pointing out that Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Origins both use a more convenient form of the feature, as does Immortals: Fenyx Rising. It'll be interesting to see how Ubisoft reacts to the feedback – we've contacted the publisher for comment. In other Assassin's Creed Valhalla news, a recent update brought River Raids, new abilities and skills to the game. If you're still playing and trying to take down the Order of the Ancients, here's our guide to the clues and Templar locations. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

2K has agreed an exclusive long-term partnership with Tiger Woods, and will acquire HB Studios, the development team behind The Golf Club franchise and PGA Tour 2K21. One of the world's most recognizable golfers, the deal will afford 2K the rights to Woods' name and likeness. He will appear exclusively in PGA Tour 2K and any other golf games produced by the company over the course of the multi-year partnership. Woods will also serve as an Executive Director and consultant on upcoming PGA Tour 2K games, taking an active role in game development. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/16/2k-games-tiger-woods-exclusivity-deal-official-teaser-trailer"] “I am looking forward to making my return to the video game landscape, and with 2K and HB Studios, I’ve found the right partners to make it happen,” said Tiger Woods. “I’m honored to take part in this opportunity and look forward to sharing my expertise and insights as we build the future of golf video games together." The release notes that HB Studios' latest release PGA Tour 2K21 has sold "nearly two million units," and that the studio will be wholly-owned by 2K when the acquisition closes in the first quarter of 2021. The financial terms of the acquisition deal or the Tiger Woods exclusivity deal were not disclosed. Similarly, 2K revealed a partnership with OneTeam Partners and the National Football League Players Association in July of 2020 to include "football's most prominent star players" in future NFL 2K games. Here's our review of PGA Tour 2K21, which we scored a 7, calling it "the most flexible and enjoyable game of golf since the Tiger Woods series was at its peak." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/20/pga-tour-2k21-review"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

2K has agreed an exclusive long-term partnership with Tiger Woods, and will acquire HB Studios, the development team behind The Golf Club franchise and PGA Tour 2K21. One of the world's most recognizable golfers, the deal will afford 2K the rights to Woods' name and likeness. He will appear exclusively in PGA Tour 2K and any other golf games produced by the company over the course of the multi-year partnership. Woods will also serve as an Executive Director and consultant on upcoming PGA Tour 2K games, taking an active role in game development. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/16/2k-games-tiger-woods-exclusivity-deal-official-teaser-trailer"] “I am looking forward to making my return to the video game landscape, and with 2K and HB Studios, I’ve found the right partners to make it happen,” said Tiger Woods. “I’m honored to take part in this opportunity and look forward to sharing my expertise and insights as we build the future of golf video games together." The release notes that HB Studios' latest release PGA Tour 2K21 has sold "nearly two million units," and that the studio will be wholly-owned by 2K when the acquisition closes in the first quarter of 2021. The financial terms of the acquisition deal or the Tiger Woods exclusivity deal were not disclosed. Similarly, 2K revealed a partnership with OneTeam Partners and the National Football League Players Association in July of 2020 to include "football's most prominent star players" in future NFL 2K games. Here's our review of PGA Tour 2K21, which we scored a 7, calling it "the most flexible and enjoyable game of golf since the Tiger Woods series was at its peak." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/20/pga-tour-2k21-review"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

James Bond and Alien star, Yaphet Kotto, has died at the age of 81, it has been confirmed. Variety reports that Kotto's agent, Ryan Goldhar, confirmed the news, and Kotto's wife, Tessie Sinahon, later posted on Facebook about her husband's death. Kotto was best known for his performances in the James Bond movie Live and Let Die and the Ridley Scott sci-fi classic Alien. He also famously portrayed Lieutenant Al Giardello on the NBC television series Homicide: Life on the Street. "I'm saddened and still in shocked [sic] of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years. He died last night around 10:30pm Philippine time," Sinahon wrote in her post. "You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you're a real hero and to a lot of people also. A good man, a good father, a good husband and a decent human being, very rare to find." [caption id="attachment_2486764" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Yaphet Kotto as Parker in Alien.[/caption] She concluded: "One of the best actors in Hollywood a Legend. Rest in Peace Honey, I'm gonna miss you every day, my best friend, my rock." No cause of death was given. Kotto was perhaps best known for his villainous turn as Mr. Big/Dr. Kananga in 1973's Live and Let Die, in which Roger Moore made his debut as 007. He then went on to portray technician Dennis Parker in Alien alongside Sigourney Weaver, resistance fighter William Laughlin in The Running Man with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and special agent Alonzo Mosely in Midnight Run with Robert De Niro. The actor also had a memorable career on the small screen, playing Al Giardello in a six-year stint on Homicide: Life on the Street from 1993 to 1999. Some of Kotto's other TV roles include a guest-starring role as a Marine Lance Corporal on Hawaii Five-O, and a mobster known as "East Side Charlie" on The A-Team, as well as appearances in For Love and Honor, Death Valley Days, and Law & Order. Several industry heavyweights paid condolences to the late actor on social media following the announcement of his passing. "Yaphet Kotto. My Mom's favorite," tweeted director Ava DuVernay. "He's one of those actors who deserved more than the parts he got. But he took those parts and made them wonderful all the same. A star. Rest well, sir." "RIP Yaphet Kotto, a brilliant magnetic presence, bringing gravitas & naturalism to deep space or underground Bond lair," said director Edgar Wright in his tribute on Twitter. "So memorable as Parker in Alien, Kananga (Mr Big) in Live & Let Die, Smokey James in Blue Collar or in the simmering funny rage of Midnight Run's Alonzo Mosely." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

James Bond and Alien star, Yaphet Kotto, has died at the age of 81, it has been confirmed. Variety reports that Kotto's agent, Ryan Goldhar, confirmed the news, and Kotto's wife, Tessie Sinahon, later posted on Facebook about her husband's death. Kotto was best known for his performances in the James Bond movie Live and Let Die and the Ridley Scott sci-fi classic Alien. He also famously portrayed Lieutenant Al Giardello on the NBC television series Homicide: Life on the Street. "I'm saddened and still in shocked [sic] of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years. He died last night around 10:30pm Philippine time," Sinahon wrote in her post. "You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you're a real hero and to a lot of people also. A good man, a good father, a good husband and a decent human being, very rare to find." [caption id="attachment_2486764" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Yaphet Kotto as Parker in Alien.[/caption] She concluded: "One of the best actors in Hollywood a Legend. Rest in Peace Honey, I'm gonna miss you every day, my best friend, my rock." No cause of death was given. Kotto was perhaps best known for his villainous turn as Mr. Big/Dr. Kananga in 1973's Live and Let Die, in which Roger Moore made his debut as 007. He then went on to portray technician Dennis Parker in Alien alongside Sigourney Weaver, resistance fighter William Laughlin in The Running Man with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and special agent Alonzo Mosely in Midnight Run with Robert De Niro. The actor also had a memorable career on the small screen, playing Al Giardello in a six-year stint on Homicide: Life on the Street from 1993 to 1999. Some of Kotto's other TV roles include a guest-starring role as a Marine Lance Corporal on Hawaii Five-O, and a mobster known as "East Side Charlie" on The A-Team, as well as appearances in For Love and Honor, Death Valley Days, and Law & Order. Several industry heavyweights paid condolences to the late actor on social media following the announcement of his passing. "Yaphet Kotto. My Mom's favorite," tweeted director Ava DuVernay. "He's one of those actors who deserved more than the parts he got. But he took those parts and made them wonderful all the same. A star. Rest well, sir." "RIP Yaphet Kotto, a brilliant magnetic presence, bringing gravitas & naturalism to deep space or underground Bond lair," said director Edgar Wright in his tribute on Twitter. "So memorable as Parker in Alien, Kananga (Mr Big) in Live & Let Die, Smokey James in Blue Collar or in the simmering funny rage of Midnight Run's Alonzo Mosely." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Update (3/15/21) - After a six-hour delay due to Microsoft server outages, HBO Max has begun sending access codes out to those who were invited to the virtual premiere of Zack Snyder's Justice League. “We know many of you have been waiting for this moment since 2017. Today was not how we envisioned how our virtual premiere would begin, and we want to express our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused by this delay," An HBO Max spokesperson wrote. "We know many of you have made special arrangements to enjoy the virtual event, and we share your disappointment that things haven’t gone as planned. "Please note: Microsoft is still resolving issues, but we don’t want to keep you waiting any longer! If you get an error message, you may have to try different devices or browsers." Original story follows. [poilib element="accentDivider"] The invite-only virtual premiere of Zack Snyder's Justice League was scheduled for earlier tonight, but outages at Microsoft have delayed it by more than four hours. This virtual premiere was happening via Microsoft Teams, but those who were expecting to finally see Zack Snyder's Justice League were met with an error message instead of the much-anticipated film. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/15/zack-snyders-justice-league-review"] "Microsoft is currently experiencing a systemwide outage affecting the platform for our virtual premiere. We will distribute access codes and links as soon as the system is restored. Thank you for your patience." The message reads. Zack Snyder himself took to Twitter to apologize for the delay, saying, "I have no words. Still waiting for info. So sorry." In our review of Zack Snyder's Justice League, we said that it "is a surprise vindication for the director and the fans that believed in his vision. With a mature approach to its superhero drama, better-realized antagonists, and improved action, Snyder’s version of Justice League saves the movie from the dustbin of history, something that likely only could’ve happened on a streaming platform like HBO Max." For more, check out Zack Snyder's explanation on why his Justice League has a cliffhanger ending despite having no sequel and 27 things we learned at IGN Fan Fest about the Snyder Cut from Zack Snyder himself. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=justice-league-snyder-cut-all-the-known-differences-from-the-theatrical-version&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] 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.

Rockstar Games has announced that the fan-made solution to the lengthy load times that impact GTA Online's PC version will be officially implemented in a future update. Github user tostercx, who also goes by t0st, published a blog post that detailed how they reduced GTA Online's loading screen time by 70%. This change would cut down the time players had to wait loading into the game from six minutes to just one minute and 50 seconds. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/01/gta-modder-claims-long-load-times-have-an-easy-fix"] While t0st did share the fix, they warned that it was an unsupported "proof of concept" and was "not for casual use." They also mentioned that it "shouldn't take more than a day for a single [Rockstar] dev to solve" the problem. Rockstar took notice of this situation and issued a statement to PC Gamer, confirming that t0st's findings were accurate. Furthermore, it said it would be releasing an update that will incorporate their solution to improve GTA Online's load times on PC. "After a thorough investigation, we can confirm that player t0st did, in fact, reveal an aspect of the game code related to load times for the PC version of GTA Online that could be improved," the company said in a statement. "As a result of these investigations, we have made some changes that will be implemented in a forthcoming title update." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/20/gta-online-the-cayo-perico-heist-teaser-trailer"] Rockstar hasn't shared when the fix will be available, nor if fans can expect a 70% decrease in load times, but it did share that it has been in contact with t0st and that the company thanked him for his efforts. T0st shared that Rockstar awarded them $10,000 through its Bug Bounty program. This is an even more impressive outcome as this service by Rockstar is usually meant for those who discover a security of privacy issue in the company's online games. This was a special case, and Rockstar made "an exception" to honor t0st's work. IGN has reached out to Rockstar for a comment. [poilib element="accentDivider"] 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.

Rockstar Games has announced that the fan-made solution to the lengthy load times that impact GTA Online's PC version will be officially implemented in a future update. Github user tostercx, who also goes by t0st, published a blog post that detailed how they reduced GTA Online's loading screen time by 70%. This change would cut down the time players had to wait loading into the game from six minutes to just one minute and 50 seconds. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/01/gta-modder-claims-long-load-times-have-an-easy-fix"] While t0st did share the fix, they warned that it was an unsupported "proof of concept" and was "not for casual use." They also mentioned that it "shouldn't take more than a day for a single [Rockstar] dev to solve" the problem. Rockstar took notice of this situation and issued a statement to PC Gamer, confirming that t0st's findings were accurate. Furthermore, it said it would be releasing an update that will incorporate their solution to improve GTA Online's load times on PC. "After a thorough investigation, we can confirm that player t0st did, in fact, reveal an aspect of the game code related to load times for the PC version of GTA Online that could be improved," the company said in a statement. "As a result of these investigations, we have made some changes that will be implemented in a forthcoming title update." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/20/gta-online-the-cayo-perico-heist-teaser-trailer"] Rockstar hasn't shared when the fix will be available, nor if fans can expect a 70% decrease in load times, but it did share that it has been in contact with t0st and that the company thanked him for his efforts. T0st shared that Rockstar awarded them $10,000 through its Bug Bounty program. This is an even more impressive outcome as this service by Rockstar is usually meant for those who discover a security of privacy issue in the company's online games. This was a special case, and Rockstar made "an exception" to honor t0st's work. IGN has reached out to Rockstar for a comment. [poilib element="accentDivider"] 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.

Update (3/15/21) - After a six-hour delay due to Microsoft server outages, HBO Max has begun sending access codes out to those who were invited to the virtual premiere of Zack Snyder's Justice League. “We know many of you have been waiting for this moment since 2017. Today was not how we envisioned how our virtual premiere would begin, and we want to express our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused by this delay," An HBO Max spokesperson wrote. "We know many of you have made special arrangements to enjoy the virtual event, and we share your disappointment that things haven’t gone as planned. "Please note: Microsoft is still resolving issues, but we don’t want to keep you waiting any longer! If you get an error message, you may have to try different devices or browsers." Original story follows. [poilib element="accentDivider"] The invite-only virtual premiere of Zack Snyder's Justice League was scheduled for earlier tonight, but outages at Microsoft have delayed it by more than four hours. This virtual premiere was happening via Microsoft Teams, but those who were expecting to finally see Zack Snyder's Justice League were met with an error message instead of the much-anticipated film. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/15/zack-snyders-justice-league-review"] "Microsoft is currently experiencing a systemwide outage affecting the platform for our virtual premiere. We will distribute access codes and links as soon as the system is restored. Thank you for your patience." The message reads. Zack Snyder himself took to Twitter to apologize for the delay, saying, "I have no words. Still waiting for info. So sorry." In our review of Zack Snyder's Justice League, we said that it "is a surprise vindication for the director and the fans that believed in his vision. With a mature approach to its superhero drama, better-realized antagonists, and improved action, Snyder’s version of Justice League saves the movie from the dustbin of history, something that likely only could’ve happened on a streaming platform like HBO Max." For more, check out Zack Snyder's explanation on why his Justice League has a cliffhanger ending despite having no sequel and 27 things we learned at IGN Fan Fest about the Snyder Cut from Zack Snyder himself. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=justice-league-snyder-cut-all-the-known-differences-from-the-theatrical-version&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] 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.