Bloodstained Coming to Nintendo Switch, Cancelled on Wii U
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is officially heading to Nintendo Switch.
But there's a sacrifice in the process. The Wii U version of Bloodstained has been cancelled with the change in Nintendo platforms.
The game's director, Koji Igarashi, discussed the Nintendo system shakeup on Kickstarter. "During our Kickstarter campaign, the Wii U was at the height of its popularity, but the situation has drastically changed after the release of Nintendo Switch," he said.
"This change made it difficult to receive the necessary support from the hardware maker, which has led us to drop the Wii U development and shift the development to Nintendo Switch."
Original Ghost in the Shell Director Has No Problem with Remake
Paramount's live-action remake of Mamoru Oshii's seminal animated film Ghost in the Shell opens in theaters next month, and IGN had the opportunity to get the director's thoughts on the upcoming adaption of his 1995 anime classic.
While the casting of Scarlett Johansson has proven to be a point of controversy among fans because she isn't Asian, Oshii doesn't see any issue with her assuming the role of the Major, and said he believes she was "the best possible" choice for the live-action adaptation.
"What issue could there possibly be with casting her?" Oshii told IGN by e-mail. "The Major is a cyborg and her physical form is an entirely assumed one. The name 'Motoko Kusanagi' and her current body are not her original name and body, so there is no basis for saying that an Asian actress must portray her. Even if her original body (presuming such a thing existed) were a Japanese one, that would still apply."
Pokemon TCG Guardians Rising Expansion Coming in May
The next expansion for the Pokemon Trading Card Game, dubbed Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising, will release on May 5, 2017.
In addition Alola's island guardians Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele, Pokemon TCG: Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising will feature GX cards for many other Pokemon introduced in last year's pair of critically acclaimed 3DS games, including Kommo-o, Lycanroc and Vikavolt. Regional variants from Alola will be included in the expansion as well.
Tapu Lele GX and Lycanroc GX, via Pokemon.com
Apple Quietly Updates Its iPad Line, Introduces RED iPhone 7
Apple unveiled a freshly updated 9.7-inch iPad, an improvement over its iPad Air 2. It also announced new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus RED special edition phones.
The new iPad drops the Air branding and improves the display over the previous iteration. The new iPad also has Apple's A9 processor, as opposed to the Air's A8X. The A9 first appeared in the iPhone 6S line.
Apple's New 9.7-Inch iPad
Xbox Live Sign-In Issues Have Been Resolved
Update: Xbox Live's core services and purchase and content usage are now working normally again, according to the official Xbox Live status page and support Twitter account.
"Thanks everyone for your patience w/ sign-in issues today. Things should be looking much better, but we'll continue to help out," a new tweet reads.
Xbox Live services were experiencing issues for a large part of the day, including preventing users from signing in or downloading purchased items.
Original story follows:
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Supposedly Contains “the Biggest Visual Effect of All Time”
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2 will feature the "biggest visual effect of all time."
In an interview with Empire (via Birth.Movies.Death), director James Gunn talked about Ego the Living Planet and how visually impressive the character looks. Plenty of work went into realizing Ego, with the visual effects team using "over a trillion polygons."
"It’s the biggest visual effect of all time," said Gunn. "There’s nothing even close to it. Which is cool.”
The human version of Ego is played by Kurt Russell, who also happens to be the long-lost father of Star-Lord (Chris Pratt). If you're still wondering who is Ego the Living Planet, check out IGN's breakdown of the Marvel character and what role he plays in the MCU.
Ghost in the Shell – A Primer for the Anime Series
Ghost in the Shell is a futuristic anime series set in the near future. Each rendition of Ghost in the Shell acts as a stand alone series, but they also connect as an extended universe.
With the live-action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell set to hit theaters on March 31, now is a good time for new fans to get familiar with the cyberpunk world that spans 20 years.
Ghost in the Shell
5 Iron Fist Comics to Read After Binging the Netflix Show
Iron Fist has now joined Netflix's ever-growing lineup of Marvel heroes, paving the way for The Defenders later this year. Unfortunately, the new series hasn't exactly met with the same glowing reception as it predecessors.
But whether you liked the show or not, we're hoping Iron Fist has gotten you eager to learn more about characters like Danny Rand and Colleen Wing. And if that's the case, we have some recommendation for Iron Fist comics you should definitely read, ones that show precisely why he has grown and evolved to become a beloved Marvel character. Whether you consider it a chance to wash away the taste of disappointment, an opportunity to educate yourself on all things Iron Fist or a way to pass the time until Danny's return in Marvel's The Defenders, these comics will more than fit the bill.
New Xbox One Controller Series Announced
Microsoft is introducing a new tech series of Xbox One controllers.
Starting with the Recon Tech Special Edition controller next month (seen below), this series offers rubberized grips on the back of the pad. Microsoft said on the Xbox Wire that military tech and sci-fi mechanical gear served as inspirations while developing the line.
The Recon Tech pad also will sport gold accents and a laser etched texture. Like other Xbox One controllers — including the recently revealed Ocean Shadow and Winter Forces — this controller is compatible with Windows 10 devices and Samsung Gear VR through Bluetooth.
100 Little Things in Zelda: Breath of the Wild That Will Blow Your Mind
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a triumphant achievement in world design and free-form, physics-based gameplay. In a radical departure from Nintendo's tightly scripted roots, this sandbox world simply sets up the rules, and confidently lets creative players bend those rules to their own will.
Combining that complete player freedom with Nintendo's legendary level of polish, attention to detail, and plenty of "I can't believe they thought of that" magic moments result in a game unlike anything else we've ever played.
Below are 100 mind-blowing "tiny things" that make this vision of Hyrule such a compelling, amazing world to lose ourselves in. We didn't find all these neat details ourselves. Thanks to the communities behind IGN's Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wiki Guide, and at GameFAQS, Reddit, Kotaku, and NeoGAF for uncovering many of these.