Monthly Archives: December 2019
Xbox Series X Will Have Backwards Compatibility at Launch
Microsoft has confirmed the next-gen Xbox Series X will support backwards compatibility with all Xbox One titles from the day it launches.
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer told GameSpot the Xbox Series X will be able to play all of the games currently available on the Xbox One from day one. That includes Xbox One games, but also the Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles that have been made backwards compatible over time with the Xbox One.
"We wanted to make sure we had that, day one, we could deliver on the compatibility promise, and so I've been playing quite a few
Our Mega Guide to the Best Gifts You Can Give This Holiday Season
If you want to give someone a great gift this holiday season, time is running out. Many of the best gifts have already passed their window of opportunity for normal shipping rates, so you're going to have to pay a little more to get them on time. In addition, there were some great Black Friday sales that made some of this season's hottest technology and gaming gifts a little harder to find.
If you've been putting off getting your shopping done, worry not. We have a host of guides designed to maximize your gift-giving this holiday season.
The Best Gifts for Gamers
Here are the best gifts for gamers this holiday. Whether it's a new console, a pile of games, or some sweet gear for a PC, we've got a gift guide with gaming in mind.
How Godfall’s Combat Makes the Most of the PS5 Controller
The CEO of Counterplay Games has explained how the studio’s upcoming fantasy “looter-slasher” Godfall makes use of the PlayStation 5’s tech and controller.
Godfall was announced for PS5 and PC at this year’s The Game Awards. It’s an action-RPG that focuses on what developer Counterplay Games calls the “looter-slasher” experience; that's essentially all about smashing up enemies so you can loot better augments and armour pieces for your hulking, flamboyant fantasy knight whose mission is to stop the apocalypse.
After its announcement, Godfall’s creative director Keith Lee spoke to PlayStation Lifestyle to further discuss its design. As part of this, Lee outlined how Godfall makes use of the next-gen hardware available with the PS5.
It’s Football Day: Episode 3
The Firm™ is back and we have another 2 seasons worth of updates for your ears. After Dale's amazing back-to-back promotions, can he maintain the same pace with Coventry City? Joe saw unprecedented success in his first season at Real Betis, but has he peaked too soon? And Cardy regales us with a story of highs, lows and betrayal with his Rochdale run.
Oh, and we've got another 3 copies of Football Manager 2020 to give away - make sure to listen through to the end for that. If you want to get in touch the address is: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Says Future Star Wars Trilogies Are Not Ruled Out
Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed future Star Wars films may not necessarily abandon the three-act structure after The Rise of Skywalker.
Speaking to Variety at the star-studded premiere of Episode IX, Iger responded to Kathleen Kennedy's recent claims that the Star Wars franchise will move away from trilogies once the Skywalker saga concludes, admitting they don't actually have the future all planned out yet.
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker First Reactions
Members of the press, celebrities, and lucky others attended the world premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and their first impressions were mostly positive.
Many claim that they will need a lot of time to digest everything that fills this final chapter of the Skywalker Saga.
Here's our roundup of the first reactions to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
IGN's Jim Vejvoda said "I’m still processing my thoughts on #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker but overall I would say I liked it but had some big problems with it. Can’t say I loved it but there’s still a lot to unpack."
Xbox Series X Name Explained By Microsoft
Microsoft has revealed that the name for its next-generation game console is simpler than originally believed. It turns out the name of Microsoft's next-gen line will just be “Xbox” and the Series X name is for a specific model of consoles.
The news comes from Business Insider who confirmed with a Microsoft representative that the Xbox Series X name revealed at The Game Awards applies only to that specific version of the console.
“The name we’re carrying forward to the next generation is simply Xbox,” the Microsoft representative said. “And at The Game Awards you saw that name come to life through the Xbox Series X.”
Russian Company Sues Twitch for $3 Billion Over Illegal Soccer Streams
Twitch is being sued by a Russian internet company over illegal broadcasts of English Premier League soccer games. The Russian company is asking the live stream service to pay 180 billion roubles (USD 2.8 billion), and have the service banned in Russia.
Rambler Group is accusing Twitch of breaching its exclusive broadcast rights to Premier League games, which the company secured in 2019. IGN reached out to Twitch for comment but did not receive a response.
According to a report by the BBC, Twitch called Rambler’s lawsuit “unfounded.” Speaking with Russian-language news website Kommersant, Twitch lawyer Julianna Tabastaeva added that Twitch, “only provides users with access to the platform and is unable to change the content posted by users, or track possible violations.” She also says Twitch did all it could to “eliminate the violations despite not receiving any official notification from Rambler.”
Kevin Feige Says Marvel’s Next Superhero Team-Up Is Already in the Works
Marvel head Kevin Feige has promised that the next Marvel team-up is "well underway" despite no announcements about what fans can expect in terms of which heroes will make the roster.
As reported by ScreenCrush and speaking at the CCXP convention last week, Feige said, "The MCU is all interconnected, but we really focus on one movie at a time." He continues, "We're trying to make the best Black Widow movie we can possibly make, the best Eternals movie we can make, the best Shang-Chi, the best Doctor Strange, Thor, Captain Marvel, Black Panther... And keep evolving their stories. Then, yes, it's always fun to see them come together in a master plan. Which is, I promise you well underway."