Monthly Archives: May 2017
Harmonix on Competing Against Activision and Guitar Hero
After creating the Guitar Hero franchise and subsequently leaving it behind when parting ways with Activision, Harmonix found itself in an "emotionally complicated" position when it launched Rock Band as a competitor.
On the latest episode of our monthly interview show IGN Unfiltered, we asked Harmonix co-founder Alex Rigopulos how he felt about the incredible success Activision enjoyed with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock in light of the fact that it was built off the foundation Harmonix worked so hard to establish before leaving the franchise.
"I wouldn't say we were angry about it," he replied. "It was emotionally complicated because we were attached to the Guitar Hero brand. We had poured our hearts and souls into crafting that brand identity and we loved it."
Ghost Shares New Details on 2017’s Need for Speed
Electronic Arts will release a new entry in the Need for Speed franchise later this year, and developer Ghost Games has shared a few details on what fans can expect from the next installment.
According to a post on the official Need for Speed blog, Ghost is building on the foundation laid by the 2015 reboot and taking into account fan feedback, including complaints regarding the previous installment's always online requirement. As such, the new Need for Speed game will allow players to enjoy the single-player experience entirely offline and freely pause the action.
Ghost also confirmed that customization will be back and "play as strong a role as ever," and that cop chases will most definitely be a part of the fun. Plus, those looking for the freedom to ride around the world as they so please will be able to do just that, as this new entry will provide "you the space in which to do the things you want."
Make Custom RPG Campaigns in Divinity: Original Sin 2
The developer of Divinity: Original Sin II has revealed new details on the game's upcoming Game Master mode.
Game masters "can choose from a wide array of campaign maps or upload their own images," according to developer Larian Studios. There are also "pre-built settings and character models" included to help assemble encounters with hostile and friendly NPCs alike.
The new mode was developed as one of Divinity: Original Sin II's Kickstarter stretch goals and let's players use the "combat and roleplaying systems" of Divinity to create their own tabletop RPG campaigns.
The mode also includes an "overhauled modding tool" game masters can take advantage of to build "battle arenas, provincial villages, haunted ruins," and more.
Beautiful Stealth-Action Game Tokyo 42 Gets Release Date
SMAC Games’ Tokyo 42 will release on PC and Xbox One on May 31, then mid-July on PS4.
Set in a future Tokyo, Tokyo 42 is a top-down isometric stealth-action game described by SMAC as the lovechild of Syndicate and the original Grand Theft Auto. Players assume the role of a freelance assassin who takes on missions in exchange for paper while uncovering “a dark conspiracy that will affect everyone.”
The game also features a single-player open-world and competitive multiplayer for those looking to take their murder-skills to the next level.
We’ve got more action-filled gameplay videos over on the IGN Tokyo 42 game page.
Kylo Ren’s Last Jedi TIE Fighter Accidentally Revealed
Kylo Ren's personal ship for Star Wars: The Last Jedi - which appears to be a new TIE Fighter variant - has been inadvertently revealed.
What follows could be considered light spoilers, so do turn away if you want a ship-shaped surprise.
Uploaded and removed by Liechtenstein hobby shop Mikado (and spotted by Making Star Wars) the image of the ship came from a pre-order showing for upcoming Last Jedi Hot Wheels toys.
So far seemingly referred to only as Kylo Ren's starfighter, the ship looks as though it crosses over a TIE Interceptor's pointed wings and Darth Vader's angled TIE Advanced. Although it's not clear from this image, the ship's cockpit is reportedly "pill-shaped".
Nintendo Switch eShop Now Lets You Store Credit Card Info
Nintendo has added an option to store credit / debit card information on the Switch eShop.
The often-requested change comes through the eShop's back end, meaning no system update is required, and was noticed overnight by Nintendo Everything.
There’s also a feature for parents or anyone looking for an extra layer of security. Should you decide to store your card info, you can also password-protect purchases, meaning a passkey is needed every time someone attempts to make a transaction.
Nintendo has slowly been improving the eShop since the Switch launch, adding a best-seller's chart last month.
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Hellboy to Be Rebooted With New Director, Lead Actor
Comic book artist Mike Mignola has just revealed that his most famous creation, Hellboy, is going to receive the movie reboot treatment.
The reboot will be R-rated, said Mignola on social media, and be helmed by The Descent and Dog Soldiers' director Neil Marshall. David Harbour, most recently known for his role as Police Chief Jim Hopper in Stranger Things, will replace Ron Perlman as the eponymous red superhero. That's all the information Mignola has released so far, but he promises "more news to come soon."
The reboot news follows original Hellboy director Guillermo del Toro's admission that despite his best efforts, there will not be a Hellboy 3. del Toro's last Hellboy movie was Hellboy II: The Golden Army, released in 2008. In 2015, Perlman revealed that del Toro already had an "incredibly theatrical" plan for what a third installment would entail, and said that the core team behind the series "owe it to the fans" to make the film.
Risk of Rain 2 Announced
The popular action-platformer Risk of Rain is getting a sequel, titled Risk of Rain 2.
Developer Hopoo Games took to their Tumblr page today to make the announcement, saying that while the game has been in development for about six months, they just couldn't keep their lips sealed any longer.
Early look at Risk of Rain 2, via Hopoo Games on Tumblr
Okami Amaterasu Life-Size Bust Releasing in 2018
First 4 Figures has revealed a new Okami Amaterasu Life-Size Bust, which will release sometime early next year.
The stunning figure stands 26.5 inches tall, complete with a hand-numbered base and card of authenticity. Check out the gallery below for a detailed look at the Exclusive $725 edition, which features LEDs that illuminate the flames surrounding Amaterasu.
In addition to the Exclusive edition, which you can pre-order here, First 4 Figures also has a Regular $675 edition that is available for pre-order as well.