Monthly Archives: August 2017
Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Story Details Revealed
The Pokemon Company has revealed new details of Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, including a hint at its story, a new Z-Ring type, and a new Dual Edition of the game.
Previously, we were only told that Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon would tell an "alternate story" in the same world as the original Sun and Moon games. We now know the game's story will focus on mysterious legendary Necrozma, and its connection to Solgaleo and Lunala.
"Ominous dark clouds begin to spread", reads a new press release, "and the secrets of Necrozma and the Alola region, which were never disclosed in the previous games, will finally come to light." The Pokemon website also explains that new buildings and landscapes will appear, too.
Come and Watch the IGN UK Podcast Episode 400 Spectacular
The Sun is 400 times bigger than the Moon, but is 400 times further away from Earth, allowing for the illusion that they are the same size in the sky. In the Year 400 AD, the Great Palace of Constantinople was burned to the ground. The Four Hundred was a short-lived oligarchy in Ancient Athens, and a snobby social group in 19th Century New York.
What we're trying to say is that the IGN UK Podcast turning 400 episodes old is a much bigger and more important deal than any of these other things. Which is precisely why we're holding a big London live show to celebrate. You ever see a live show for the Great Palace of Constantinople? Suck it, Byzantium.
Alex, Alysia, Dale, Daniel, Gav, Joe, Rory and our newest recruit, Simon will be taking to the stage of Boondocks in Shoreditch, London on the evening of Friday, Sep 15 - come and join us!
How DC Comics Is Improving Creator Relations
DC is clearly placing a lot of muscle behind the new Dark Matter imprint. Spinning out of the events of Dark Nights: Metal, the Dark Matter line will pair some of DC's top writers and artists on new series that emphasize bold storytelling and new ideas and characters. Between Jeff Lemire and Ivan Reis' Fantastic Four-esque The Terrifics and James Tynion IV and Jim Lee's The Immortal Men, there's plenty of reason for readers to be excited about this new initiative. But the most important element of Dark Matter isn't the books or creators involved, but the way it has the potential to reshape the relationship between DC and its creative talent pool.
The heroes of Dark Matter. (DC Comics)
New Marvel Legacy Details: Cap’s Return to Form, Spidey’s Teen Daughter & Thanos’ Big Win
As Marvel Legacy approaches, Marvel Comics is continuing to reveal more details about the various comic books that will be relaunched with original numbering and focus on Marvel's history and classic characters. We have new details about the ongoing series Captain America, The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, Thanos and the satirical one-shot Not Brand Ecch.
Check out the covers for each title below, along with a few words from one of the creators and the official solicitation information.
Art by Chris Samnee. (Marvel Comics)
The 2017 Pokemon World Championships Start Today!
Today marks the start of the 2017 Pokemon World Championships in Anaheim, CA where players will be competing over the weekend to win their share of over $500,000 in prize money and their own cute Pikachu trophy. Tournaments will see different age divisions vying to prove who is the very best, like no one ever was at Pokemon Sun & Moon, Pokken Tournament, and the Pokemon Trading Card Game.
The opening ceremony begins at 9 am PST where big Pokemon news is typically revealed, and then the first tournament kicks off at 10 am PST. Check out the full steaming schedule if you want to tune in online.
Final Fantasy Fighting Game Coming to PS4 in 2018
Square Enix has announced that Dissidia Final Fantasy NT will be released for PlayStation 4 on January 30, 2018.
Multiple versions will be available for preorder including an Ultimate Collector’s Edition, which features an 8.25-inch Warrior of Light statue, soundtrack, 80-page art book, and steelbook case. The set will also include a Season Pass, which will add six additional characters post-launch.
The Ultimate Collector’s Edition will be $189.99 and is available exclusively from the Square Enix Online Store.
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Pokemon Gold and Silver Receiving Boxed Re-Release for 3DS
We may not be sure about what the western versions of these boxed editions will include, but we do know what Japanese buyers will get.
The (beautiful) Japanese boxes will include Game Boy cartridge-shaped magnets, stickers and wallcharts themed on the game you buy. See all of that below:
The 3DS Virtual Console versions of Pokemon Gold & Silver will be getting a boxed release - but the boxes will contain a download code.
Announced by Nintendo of Europe on Twitter (below), the boxed versions will be released on September 22:
On 22/09, shiny packaged versions of #Pokemon Gold and Pokémon Silver containing a download code will be released in shops. pic.twitter.com/PpfYtZFzp2
Yakuza 6 Release Date Announced
SEGA has announced that Yakuza 6: The Song of Life will be released in North America, Europe, and Australia on March 20, 2018.
For $89.99 in the US (£79.99 in the UK, €89.99 elsewhere in Europe, and $129.99 in Australia), SEGA will also offer an After Hours Premium Edition with a hardcover art book and bar-inspired paraphernalia including two 280ml glasses, two ice stones, and two Tojo Clan coasters.
Aside from the Premium Edition, anyone who preorders Yakuza 6 will receive a Launch Edition that includes a hardcover art book. You can check out both editions in the gallery above.
Yakuza 6 was announced at the Tokyo Game Show in 2015 and was released in Japan last December. SEGA confirmed that it would be released in the West during last year’s PlayStation Experience.
Overwatch: Player Reporting on Console Finally Set to Arrive
Overwatch players on console will receive a long-requested feature in the game's next patch - the ability to report other players for bad behaviour.
The change was revealed by director Jeff Kaplan on the Overwatch forums, who said: "Reporting on console will be available when patch 1.14 goes live (the patch that has DM and TDM and is currently on the PTR for testing)."