Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: 9 DLC Characters We Want
Mario Kart 8's DLC opened up the floodgates for additional characters joining the Wii U racing title's initial roster. Characters like Link, Isabelle, and Villager were available as purchasable add-ons after the game's initial launch.
But now, Mario Kart 8 is coming back and getting a fresh coat of paint in April as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Edition for the Switch. And while Nintendo has already added in some new characters for the Deluxe Edition -- including righting a grievous wrong and bringing my go-to racer Dry Bones back -- there's also the possibility of further DLC characters coming after release. Nintendo hasn't confirmed that the Switch version will get DLC, but that didn't stop us from putting together a list of what characters we'd like to see join Mario and friends for a few laps of blue-shell dodging and banana-peel throwing.
Fallout 4 Director Todd Howard on How Bethesda’s Past Projects Influence Future Games
Todd Howard, game director and executive producer behind several of Bethesda Game Studios' biggest critical and commercial successes, will be honored at the DICE Awards 2017. For the Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim director, however, the accolade is not just about his contributions to the industry.
“They’ll put my name on
, and I’ll accept it, but it really is for the whole team here," Howard said, speaking with IGN ahead of DICE 2017.
Before being inducted as the latest Hall of Fame member by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, Howard offered IGN an update on Bethesda Game Studios’ future projects, while also reflecting on how the studio’s past is informing that slate of games currently in development.
Crunchyroll Users Can Now Link Their Accounts to VRV
Crunchyroll users are now the first to benefit from a new account linking feature introduced today by VRV.
Announced at E3 2016, VRV is a video service from Crunchyroll's parent company Ellation that brings several anime, gaming, and comedy channels like Funimation, Rooster Teeth, and Geek & Sundry together under one roof.
Linking your Crunchyroll account to VRV means you have access to all the same Crunchyroll Premium features, including ad-free and HD viewing, access to simulcasts, manga app access, and more, on both existing Crunchyroll platforms and VRV without paying for it twice.
All Future Halo Shooters Will Have Split-Screen Support
Today at DICE 2017, 343 Industries head Bonnie Ross confirmed that all future FPS Halo games will have split-screen multiplayer.
During her talk, titled "Stewards of a Sci-Fi Universe," Ross discussed some of the lessons that 343 has learned over the past few years, including the rough multiplayer launch of The Master Chief Collection, as well as the lack of split-screen multiplayer in Halo 5: Guardians, noting it's "incredibly painful for the community" and for those at the studio. As such, Ross confirmed that "for any FPS going out forward, we will always have split-screen."
Silver the Hedgehog Figure Coming From First 4 Figures
First 4 Figures has announced the fourth piece in its Modern Sonic the Hedgehog collection: a hand-painted Silver the Hedgehog polystone figure based on his 2006 appearance, standing 17.5 inches (44cm) tall and 11 inches (28cm) wide.
The Regular version of the figure costs $250 while the Exclusive version costs $285. Both will be available in Q3 2017 and are available to preorder from First 4 Figures.
For a closer look at the two versions, check out the image gallery below.
Both the Regular and Exclusive versions come with full-color packaging and an authenticity card. The Exclusive version is unique for added LED lights on the hands, bracelets, boots, and base of the figure.
American Gods Gets April Premiere Date
Starz has announced the premiere date for its new fantasy series American Gods.
The show will debut on April 30 and will run for eight episodes. Starz is also having a world premiere for the show and a Q&A session featuring the cast and crew at SXSW in March.
The new key art for American Gods was released as well, which you can see in the gallery below.
American Gods is based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman and tells the story of a war brewing between the Old Gods and the New. The Old Gods have mythological roots around the world and find themselves seduced by the New Gods' technology and money.
Bryan Fuller (Hannibal) and Michael Green (Logan) are the executive producers and showrunners for American Gods, and the series cast includes Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, Pablo Schreiber, Crispin Glover, Yetide Badaki, Bruce Langley, Orlando Jones, Jonathan Tucker, Jeremy Davies, Gillian Anderson, and Betty Gilpin.
Star Wars Celebration Poster Brings All 3 Trilogies Together
Lucasfilm and Disney is kicking off this year's Star Wars Celebration with a special poster.
The image, which you can view below, celebrates the 40th anniversary of Star Wars and combines all three trilogies. All of the franchise's main characters are promptly featured, including Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, Rey, R2-D2, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia. You can also spot both Darth Vader and the Death Star in the background.
Star Wars Celebration poster, via StarWars.com.
Leaving Netflix in March 2017
As we head into Match and Spring is about to sprung, let's look at all the titles leaving Netflix.
In March, we'll say goodbye to all four Jaws films, Animal House, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, Justice League: War (and Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox), and -- well -- a lot of fluff. There's not much meat here unless you like throwback BBC TV or whatever "The Discoverers" is.
Here's the full list of what's leaving Netflix in Match...
A Complete Guide to Ghost Recon Wildlands’ Preorder Bonuses
Ghost Recon Wildlands is shaping up to be Tom Clancy meshed with Grand Theft Auto. If you're a bit behind on the game, check out our Ghost Recon Wildlands preview where we break down the six most important things we learned about the game.
As with most major releases, multiple versions of Ghost Recon Wildlands will be available when it is released on March 7. Plus, if you're planning on preordering, some retailers offer much more bang (and exclusive goods) for your buck than others. If you're a more casual player, the standard $60 version ($48 with Amazon Prime) will be just fine, but we're here to break down all the various preorder bonuses and exclusives if you want something more.
How Street Fighter II Inspired Mortal Kombat’s Fatalities
Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon has shed light on where the original idea for Fatalities came from, citing the Street Fighter franchise as a key source of inspiration.
On the latest episode of our monthly interview show IGN Unfiltered, Boon revealed that the dizzy mechanic introduced in Street Fighter II (which renders a player unable to move for a brief period of time mid-battle after getting it too many times consecutively) ultimately led to the creation of Fatalities in Mortal Kombat.