Monthly Archives: March 2015
Ultimate Spider-Man: Meet Spider-Man 2099
The Spider-Verse is about to invade Ultimate Spider-Man. On the heels of a big Spider-Man comic book storyline of the same name, the Spidey animated series will also tell a story about Spider-Man encountering and teaming with many alternate reality versions of himself.
The four-part arc kicks off Thursday night, as Spider-Man pursues the Green Goblin to two different worlds - one where Spider-Girl protects New York and one where a futuristic Spider-Man (voiced by Freddy Rodriguez) fights criminals in the year 2099. Yes, Spider-Man 2099 is making his animated series debut, and in a fun touch, the entire 2099 world is computer animated, putting Peter Parker in a very different environment than is the show's norm.
UFC 185 Live Is Coming
Fathom Events and UFC are bringing UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos Live to select theaters nationwide on Saturday, March 14 at 10pm ET.
You can buy tickets for the event here.
Broadcasting live from Dallas, the four-hour long event pits lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis against Brazil’s Rafael dos Anjos in typically octagonal UFC fashion.
Xbox Boss Addresses Christmas Day DDoS Attacks
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer recently spoke about the DDoS attacks Xbox Live and PSN suffered on Christmas Day last year, calling the whole situation a learning experience.
Spencer told Game Informer, "Our commitment to Xbox One customers is to make sure our service is robust and reliable." He went on to say the stability of Xbox Live is just as important to Microsoft as its security.
Last year, on December 25, both Xbox Live and PSN were knocked offline due to DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks.
Don’t Miss IGN’s SMITE Xbox One Live Stream
SMITE, the third-person action-oriented multiplayer battleground where mythological gods duke it out will soon be coming to Xbox One. With the closed beta fast approaching, IGN is running two hours of live stream with your look at Smite in action on the Xbox One.
Join Brandin, Kyle, and Alfredo for IGN Plays Live on Friday, March 6 from 1PM - 3PM PT (4PM - 6PM ET / 9PM - 11PM GMT / Sat 8AM - 10AM AET) as they play SMITE on the Xbox One. We'll also be answering questions live during the stream, so tweet @ign with #ignplayslive for your chance to snag a ton of codes for in-game goods and access to the SMITE Xbox One Alpha.
John Carmack Announces New Oculus-Powered Stealth FPS
Today during the Game Developers Conference, designer John Carmack announced that the stealth first-person shooter Protocol Zero is now available for download.
A VR game powered by Oculus and playable on the Samsung Gear VR headset, Protocol Zero is a stealth experience in which players can use real-life military visual technology such as x-ray, thermal, and night vision to use spy maneuvers when engaging enemies.
Previously available as a demo, the full version is now available as an exclusive $5 download for the Galaxy Note 4 in the US. Check out the slideshow below for a closer look.
This Viewtiful Joe Statue Will Make You A-Go-Go
First 4 Figures has revealed the first of its upcoming Capcom All-Stars statue line, and it’s none other than Movieland maverick, Viewtiful Joe. Set to swoop in sometime Fall 2015, this exclusive statue is currently up for pre-order and can be yours for $209.99.
Take a look by clicking through our slideshow gallery.
Based on the title character of Capcom’s self-named side scroller beat-em-up, the 13.5 inch statue features the grinning Joe perched mid swoop atop a signature film-reel style base. Hand painted and set in polystone, the statue run is limited to a scant 450 pieces worldwide, making this one tough Joe to come by. This exclusive version features a light up helmet jewel and LED eyes, in addition to a full color box and hand numbered display. Each purchase comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity, allowing you to buy the same number of the next Capcom All-Star Model should you be so inclined.
Azure Striker Gunvolt is Getting a Sequel
A sequel to 2014's action platformer Azure Striker: Gunvolt is in the works, reports developer Inti Creates.
"Gunvolt is coming to strike once again!" says the developer's blog. "Thanks to the outpouring of support we have received from our amazing fans, we have decided that we are going to make Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 for Nintendo 3DS! We will have more information as time goes on, so stay tuned!"
Aside from the image posted below, nothing regarding release window or game details have been announced. Inti Creates invites fans to follow them on Twitter and Facebook for updates.
State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed
Pre-ordering State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition from select US retailers will net you one of three in-game knives, Microsoft and Undead Labs revealed today.
If you pre-order from GameStop, you'll receive The Avalonian, a unique blade found on the body of a fantasy enthusiast. Pre-ordering from Amazon gets you The Android, a state-of-the-art box cutter, while Best Buy will be handing out The Australian.
If you live outside the US, Microsoft advises you to check with your local retailer for pre-order details.
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Salem: Brand New Season 2 Images Debut
The "Witch War" is fast approaching and IGN's got exclusive images to share with you from Salem: Season 2 - which kicks off on April 5th on WGN America.
Check out the photo gallery below to see new character images for everyone's favorite witches in Season 2. Here you'll catch Ashley Madekwe's temptress Tituba, Tamzin Merchant's newbie Anne, Elise Eberle's angry upstart Mercy, and Janet Montgomery's sorceress supreme Mary.
You'll also see new Season 2 photos for Shane West's John Alden (now with short hair!), Seth Gabel's Cotton, Iddo Goldberg's Isaac, and newcomers Joe Doyle and Oliver Bell, as Baron Sebastian Marburg and Mary's thought-to-be-dead son, respectively. Plus, the iconic Lucy Lawless has a new recurring role as Countess Marburg, as you can see in the new cast photo below.