What were people watching on Twitch in 2021? Certainly not a whole lot of brand new games, apparently. In fact, the most popular game on Twitch this year by hours watched was Grand Theft Auto V.

GTA V had a total of 2.1 billion hours watched in 2021 according to Rainmaker.gg and StreamElements' State of the Stream 2021 year in review report. That's 1.3 billion more hours than last year, when it only reached 764 million hours watched.

Overall, GTA V was the second most-watched category on Twitch, following top category "Just Chatting," which broadly features streamers talking to their audiences without playing games.

In second place this year was last year's No. 1 gaming category, League of Legends, with 1.8 billion hours watched up from last year's 1.4 billion. These were followed by, in order: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft, Call of Duty: Warzone, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Apex Legends, and Dota 2.

The most popular brand new game in 2021 on Twitch was New World, but it only had 259 million hours watched and was the 18th most-watched Twitch game.

In total, Twitch also boosted its overall hours watched this year from last year, rising 45% from 17 billion hours last year to over 24 billion hours watched in 2021. Facebook Gaming saw similar growth, rising 47% from 3.6 billion hours watched last year to 5.3 billion this year.

Grand Theft Auto V and its ongoing Online component have been wildly successful for publisher Take-Two since it was first released two entire console generations ago. In 2020, the game had its best year of sales since its 2013 launch, yet in spite of its continued popularity, people seem to be pretty sick of hearing about it. In the news, anyway. On Twitch, at least, people can't get enough.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

We already knew that the Analogue Pocket supports Nintendo's Game Boy Camera accessory. But soon, you will be able to get more use out of your unconventional camera, as the Analogue Pocket will soon allow you to transfer your low-res, greyscale images onto a microSD card.

As reported first by Gizmodo, the Analogue Pocket's upcoming 1.1 firmware update will offer the ability to transfer Game Boy Camera photos onto a microSD card. While the Game Boy Camera does allow you to store up to 30 photos on the cartridge, this offers a much more modern solution.

When the accessory launched in 1998, you had the option to print these photos via a Game Boy Printer. That method's not entirely feasible these days, given the thermal printer accessory uses a proprietary thermal paper, making it somewhat complicated to print these pictures out.

The Analogue Pocket's forthcoming firmware update will circumvent the issue, fortunately. However, Gizmodo notes there is no firm release date when the update will roll out on Analogue's website. Nevertheless, if you have a Game Boy Camera and managed to get your hands on the modern third-party gaming handheld, you're in for a real treat.

For more on Analogue Pocket, check out our review of the handheld, which we called "the best possible way to enjoy your handheld gaming collection".

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

A new Uncharted trailer has been released and shows much more of Tom Holland's Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg's Sully in action.

The new trailer arrives ahead of Uncharted's theatrical release on February 18, 2022, and even gives us a glimpse of Wahlberg's Sully with his iconic mustache. The question as to whether Wahlberg would be sporting the iconic mustache of Sully has taken the internet by storm as, up until this point, he has been clean-shaven in all the footage we've seen. Now, the mystery has been solved.

Alongside Holland and Wahlberg, we also get more of Antonoio Banderas - the film's villain we know very little about - Sophia Ali's Chloe Frazer, Tati Gabrielle's Braddock, and more. Oh, and we also see helicopters airlifting ruined ships through the sky that Holland's Nathan Drake just so happens to be fighting enemies on.

The second trailer has a lot of footage from the first one released in October 2021, but there are plenty of new details for fans to discover.

The Uncharted movie is nearly upon us after a rocky pre-production that saw multiple directors leaving the project. Venom director Ruben Fleischer looks set to take it across the finish line and finally give us the big-screen adaptation of one of the most beloved PlayStation franchises of all time.

This film is also only one of the adaptations in the works from PlayStation IP, as HBO is working on The Last of Us series, a Ghost of Tsushima movie is in development, a Twisted Metal series with Anthony Mackie is on the way, and more.

At the end of 2020, Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra said the studio was actively developing 10 video game adaptations, including seven TV shows and three movies based on PlayStation properties.

For more, check out Holland's comments about how playing Nathan Drake "broke him" and what people have been saying about the first footage of the much-anticipated film.

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Call of Duty: Vanguard studio Treyarch has issued a statement saying that its culture has "no room" for sexist, racist, and bullying behaviors following months of reports about a toxic culture spanning the entirety of Activision-Blizzard. The full statement follows below:

Our goal as a studio is to make awesome games for the world to enjoy. Having the privilege to pursue the endeavor is made possible because of Treyarch's people: we are a studio comprised of smart, talented, world-class creative professionals who seek to perform at our best. Our culture has no room for sexism, harassment, racism, bigotry, discrimination, or bullying. As we move forward, providing a safe, diverse, inclusive working environment so that all may thrive will be our highest priority. Everyone at Treyarch is drawn to game development because we possess a deep love for the artistry of video games and the magic that can create moments that matter. This is a moment that matters and it starts by being better.

As we look ahead to 2022, we felt that it was important to share a few thoughts... pic.twitter.com/lWdEaZVN4w

— Treyarch Studios (@Treyarch) December 21, 2021

The statement comes months after the initial lawsuit filed by the state of California over allegations that Activision-Blizzard had a "frat boy culture" rife with sexual harassment. Since then, dozens of reports of a toxic, sexist culture have emerged, including allegations that former Treyarch studio head Dan Bunting sexually harassed a female employee in 2017. He has since departed the studio.

On Twitter, Treyarch associate producer Miranda Due said that the statement was penned by a group of women at Treyarch who organized to get it published, citing the need to process the trauma of what had come out about their company before they were able to put a statement together. "We are the ones that have been impacted the most by what has happened, and we are fighting for a better future," she wrote.

Activision-Blizzard continues to be under fire for the mounting allegations against it, including a recent announcement of strike action by the ABK Workers Alliance that is currently expected to continue after the holidays.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

Call of Duty: Vanguard studio Treyarch has issued a statement saying that its culture has "no room" for sexist, racist, and bullying behaviors following months of reports about a toxic culture spanning the entirety of Activision-Blizzard. The full statement follows below:

Our goal as a studio is to make awesome games for the world to enjoy. Having the privilege to pursue the endeavor is made possible because of Treyarch's people: we are a studio comprised of smart, talented, world-class creative professionals who seek to perform at our best. Our culture has no room for sexism, harassment, racism, bigotry, discrimination, or bullying. As we move forward, providing a safe, diverse, inclusive working environment so that all may thrive will be our highest priority. Everyone at Treyarch is drawn to game development because we possess a deep love for the artistry of video games and the magic that can create moments that matter. This is a moment that matters and it starts by being better.

As we look ahead to 2022, we felt that it was important to share a few thoughts... pic.twitter.com/lWdEaZVN4w

— Treyarch Studios (@Treyarch) December 21, 2021

The statement comes months after the initial lawsuit filed by the state of California over allegations that Activision-Blizzard had a "frat boy culture" rife with sexual harassment. Since then, dozens of reports of a toxic, sexist culture have emerged, including allegations that former Treyarch studio head Dan Bunting sexually harassed a female employee in 2017. He has since departed the studio.

On Twitter, Treyarch associate producer Miranda Due said that the statement was penned by a group of women at Treyarch who organized to get it published, citing the need to process the trauma of what had come out about their company before they were able to put a statement together. "We are the ones that have been impacted the most by what has happened, and we are fighting for a better future," she wrote.

Activision-Blizzard continues to be under fire for the mounting allegations against it, including a recent announcement of strike action by the ABK Workers Alliance that is currently expected to continue after the holidays.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

Hulu has finally announced Atlanta's premiere date. The comedy-drama series created by Donald Glover wrapped up filming back in August, but a premiere date wasn't decided until now.

FX's John Landgraf also said back in August that season three was in lengthy post-production because season four is in production, with all of the scripts for it having already been written.

catching flights. 3.24.22. Stream on @Hulu. #atlantaFX pic.twitter.com/VNOol5LrQ0

— AtlantaFX (@AtlantaFX) December 22, 2021

Both seasons three and four were scheduled to air in 2021, but production was reportedly postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Landgraf explained that part of the reason for the silence around a premiere date was because of Hiro Murai and Donald Glover's schedules. However, he did mention that Atlanta would be coming back during the first half of 2022.

It looks like that promise came through and fans can look forward to a brand new season of Atlanta next March. Atlanta's second season premiered in 2018, so it's been almost 4 years. It's received quite a bit of fanfare considering the show's Twitter account has been relatively quiet, only posting a brief teaser last month — its first post of 2021.

In the meantime, check out IGN's Atlanta review, which earned an 8/10.

George Yang is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @yinyangfooey

Hulu has finally announced Atlanta's premiere date. The comedy-drama series created by Donald Glover wrapped up filming back in August, but a premiere date wasn't decided until now.

FX's John Landgraf also said back in August that season three was in lengthy post-production because season four is in production, with all of the scripts for it having already been written.

catching flights. 3.24.22. Stream on @Hulu. #atlantaFX pic.twitter.com/VNOol5LrQ0

— AtlantaFX (@AtlantaFX) December 22, 2021

Both seasons three and four were scheduled to air in 2021, but production was reportedly postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Landgraf explained that part of the reason for the silence around a premiere date was because of Hiro Murai and Donald Glover's schedules. However, he did mention that Atlanta would be coming back during the first half of 2022.

It looks like that promise came through and fans can look forward to a brand new season of Atlanta next March. Atlanta's second season premiered in 2018, so it's been almost 4 years. It's received quite a bit of fanfare considering the show's Twitter account has been relatively quiet, only posting a brief teaser last month — its first post of 2021.

In the meantime, check out IGN's Atlanta review, which earned an 8/10.

George Yang is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @yinyangfooey

Michael Keaton is becoming an increasingly prominent part of the DC Extended Universe. Keaton was already confirmed to be reprising his role as Batman in The Flash, but now it appears that he will be starring in Batgirl as well.

The news comes via new casting info from the Warner Bros. 2022 film preview, which has Keaton's name attached to Batgirl. Fans speculate that he will serve as a mentor for Barbara Gordon, who will be portrayed by In the Heights' Leslie Grace. Brendan Fraser will reportedly play Firefly, who will be one of the film's major villains.

Back in October, writer Christina Hodson described Batgirl's plot as an exploration of duality. "What's kind of funny about Barbara [Gordon] and Batgirl is that in this story, she's discovering Batgirl for the first time," Hodson explained. "So she's getting to explore a duality she's always had in her personality, but it's this whole new side of her personality, a side that's more daring and slightly less normal side of her that we just get to have fun and play with."

We also got a glimpse of Batgirl's suit via official concept art, which looks pretty neat.

In the meantime, Michael Keaton's appearance isn't the only surprise leaked by the Warner Bros. cast list. The Flash also appears set to feature the return of two prominent DCEU villains.

Batgirl is currently in the midst of filming, with a release date on HBO Max set for 2022.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN

Michael Keaton is becoming an increasingly prominent part of the DC Extended Universe. Keaton was already confirmed to be reprising his role as Batman in The Flash, but now it appears that he will be starring in Batgirl as well.

The news comes via new casting info from the Warner Bros. 2022 film preview, which has Keaton's name attached to Batgirl. Fans speculate that he will serve as a mentor for Barbara Gordon, who will be portrayed by In the Heights' Leslie Grace. Brendan Fraser will reportedly play Firefly, who will be one of the film's major villains.

Back in October, writer Christina Hodson described Batgirl's plot as an exploration of duality. "What's kind of funny about Barbara [Gordon] and Batgirl is that in this story, she's discovering Batgirl for the first time," Hodson explained. "So she's getting to explore a duality she's always had in her personality, but it's this whole new side of her personality, a side that's more daring and slightly less normal side of her that we just get to have fun and play with."

We also got a glimpse of Batgirl's suit via official concept art, which looks pretty neat.

In the meantime, Michael Keaton's appearance isn't the only surprise leaked by the Warner Bros. cast list. The Flash also appears set to feature the return of two prominent DCEU villains.

Batgirl is currently in the midst of filming, with a release date on HBO Max set for 2022.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN

It takes a lot of money to put together a high-fantasy series like Wheel of Time, what with all the magnificent vistas, giant capes, dramatic horseback riding, flashy weaponry, and all that magic. In fact, it turns out it's one of the most expensive shows Amazon has ever made.

This was confirmed by Vernon Sanders, co-head of TV at Amazon Studios, in an interview with IGN. He brought this up when I asked about previous statements made by showrunner Rafe Judkins that the budget was "tiny" compared to Amazon's other high-fantasy adaptation, Lord of the Rings.

"Wheel Of Time is one of our most expensive shows that we've ever made," he replied. "So we are really proud of the investment and we think that it shows on screen, and we're spending more in season two than season one."

Sanders couldn't give any specific numbers, but elsewhere in our interview he expressed a lot of optimism around these high-fantasy and sci-fi novel adaptations as fodder for epic storytelling opportunities Amazon is interested in. He's adamant, for instance, that Wheel of Time won't get cannibalized in future seasons by Lord of the Rings' higher profile and budget, and that the two shows will help build one another's audiences over time.

He is also feeling positive about Amazon's collaboration with Neil Gaiman on the Good Omens series, as well as its relationships with the Tolkien estate and the various stakeholders on Wheel of Time, such as the Jordan family. Amazon may also be looking at other literature in similar genres for future endeavors.

"It is the age of genre and fantasy fandom," Sanders said. "I think what's coming, at least here, what's coming at Prime Video and Amazon will blow people away, and so we couldn't be more proud to be the home of that content."

We also spoke to Sanders about Amazon's ideal of the Wheel of Time series spanning all 14 of Robert Jordan's books plus the prequel, as well as the show's debut success with over 1.16 billion minutes of watch time (per Nielsen) and continued growth.

We really enjoyed the first three episodes of Wheel of Time, saying the series was "gorgeous, well acted, and strongly written" and had a good balance of source material understanding without holding on too tightly to the original. The most recent episode was a bit less exciting for us, and the series' first season will be wrapping up at the end of this week. Wheel of Time has already been renewed for a second season.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.