Monthly Archives: August 2017
Game of Thrones Director Talks THAT Cliffhanger Ending
Game of Thrones' Season 7 episode "The Spoils of War" earned a rare 10/10 score in IGN's review, and much of that is thanks to the work of director Matt Shakman.
The man behind several key TV finales of everything from Fargo to You're the Worst delivered one heck of an episode, with key emotional moments and an incredible (and high stakes) battle, explored in this excellent behind-the-scenes video. We got him on the phone to discuss the biggest moments from "The Spoils of War" that left us with a lot of questions. For obvious reasons, spoilers for "The Spoils of War" continue below.
Game of Thrones: Why Bran’s Callback to Littlefinger Is Important
Petyr Baelish, a.k.a. Littlefinger, has been in possession of the catspaw dagger, the Valyrian steel weapon used in an attempt on Bran Stark's life, since Season 1 of Game of Thrones. As we recently discussed, the dagger's been referenced and appeared enough times this season that it has an important role to play -- whether it's simply because of its Valyrian steel and White Walker killing abilities, or something else. A scene between Littlefinger and Bran in "The Spoils of War" suggests that "something else."
How Marvel’s Spider-Man Animated Series Connects to Guardians
Spider-Man: Homecoming was the first Spider-Man film in recent years to skip Peter Parker's origin story. Disney XD's upcoming animated series Marvel's Spider-Man will follow suit. Kind of.
Peter's arachnid bite beginning unfolded in shorts released online ahead of the premiere episode on the network. By the time the audience encounters a 15-year-old Peter on Disney XD, he's had his powers for bit, but he's still in the early days of figuring out what he's capable of doing -- all while navigating the ins and outs Horizon High, where he was recently accepted.
Check out an exclusive clip from Marvel's Spider-Man below!
The newness of it all is part of Peter's development in this iteration of Spider-Man. The voice of Peter Parker and Spider-Man, Robbie Daymond, told IGN, "Peter doesn't settle into his powers for a little while in this. So when you watch some of the earlier clips and are like, 'Why isn't he...' You'll see he's still learning and we stick with that a little bit longer in this series."
Next Major Xbox Update Goes Live for Insiders Today
The latest update for Xbox launches today for Xbox Insiders, Microsoft has announced.
With the update, players can customize their Home screen on Xbox One, allowing you to choose what you see when you boot up your console. You can add a friend, game, etc. to your Home screen, creating a block of content that you can move or discard at will. These blocks will change based on what you do, so if you put a specific game on your Home screen, it may display when your friends are playing that game, recommend which Achievement you should get next, etc.
Additionally, the dashboard sports a new look and "has been updated to focus on speed, customization and expression."
The Guide layout has also been updated, making it easier and faster to jump between tabs, switch between apps, and return to the Home screen.
Top Comics to Buy This Week: August 9, 2017
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
By writer Tom King & artist Mitch Gerads | DC
Ubisoft Bringing Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry 5 to Gamescom
Ubisoft will have demos for Assassin's Creed Origins, Far Cry 5, and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle at Gamescom this month.
But that's not all for Ubisoft at the annual gaming event in Germany. Ubisoft will also offer demos for South Park: The Fracture But Whole and The Crew 2, in addition to competitions for Rainbow Six Siege and For Honor.
There will be stage performances of Just Dance 2018 too.
This year's event is shaping up to be the biggest Gamescom ever. There are over 900 expected exhibitors, for instance.
And if you didn't know, Assassin's Creed Origins is the IGN First game for August.
Out This Week: Batman: The Enemy Within, Mega Man Legacy Collection 2, LawBreakers
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Metroid 2 Fan Remake Creator Working on Next Ori Game
Milton Guasti, the creator of Project AM2R (Another Metroid 2 Remake), is now working on Ori and the Willow of the Wisps.
Guasti announced on Twitter he's joined Ori developer Moon Studios as a level designer on Willow of the Wisps. "I'm now part of Moon Studios," Guasti said. "I'll be working on level design for Ori and the Will of the Wisps."
Guasti's Metroid II remake was shut down by Nintendo last year after it was finally released for PC. The fan project, which began development back in 2012, added improved sprite graphics and new gameplay to the Game Boy title, in the style of the GBA game Metroid Zero Mission.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Preorder Guide
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Prior to the official announcement, were skeptical about the rumored crossover between the Rabbids and the Mario crew. But when Ubisoft finally unveiled Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle at E3, the internet changed its tune. It turns out that an XCOM-style game of tactical warfare is exactly the kind of twist that could make the game work for Nintendo Switch owners. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch on August 29, but you can secure your copy early by preordering it from a number of retailers have already posted their listings.
Special Forces Try Out ‘Boba Fett’ Bulletproof Helmets
Britain's special forces unit the SAS are using high-tech "Boba Fett" combat helmets during battle.
The Daily Mirror reports these special helmets, named after the Star Wars character because of how similar they look to Boba Fett's own headgear, are said to be bulletproof.
The helmet's strong plates can protect against fire, blasts, shrapnel, and any gunshot, including a shot from an AK47 or Magnum 44 round.
The Devtac Ronin Kevlar Level IIIA Tactical Ballistic Helmet, image via the Daily Mirror