Deliberate ranked match disconnects in Pokemon Sword and Shield could now get you permanently banned the online portion of the game. The Pokemon Company released a statement (translated via Google) on April 8 indicating that future disconnectors could be banned if it discovers the disconnect is deliberate, especially in instances where a player disconnects before the match is over to stop them from incurring a loss on their record. Based on the statement, it seems this is now in effect. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=25-most-wanted-pokemon-not-in-sword-and-shield&captions=true"] The statement explains that, after repeated disconnects from online battles, players will be excluded from any future ranked battles and competitions (live or online). It goes on to say that the company may go onto temporarily or permanently ban offenders too. "In the future," it concludes, "we will continue to monitor and continue to respond to malicious operations and inconveniences caused by intentional internet disconnections so that players can enjoy the game with peace of mind." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/11/20/every-new-pokemon-in-sword-and-shield"] Deliberate disconnects have been a problem in Pokemon Sword and Shield for months now. If you take a stroll through the Pokemon subreddit, you'll find players confused about this happening, and others upset that it's not been met with consequences. These players will hopefully soon not need to worry about deliberate disconnects any longer. How these bans will be determined or enacted is unknown at this time. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=pokemon-sword-and-shield-legendaries&captions=true"] If you haven't yet read about Pokemon Sword and Shield's newest Pokemon, Zarude, now is the perfect time as new details about it were revealed recently. You can also read about Pokemon Home and how to trade Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Shield using Pokemon Home. And if you just want to smile, watch this adorable little girl win a major Pokemon championship in Australia. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.

Warning: this article contains spoilers for both Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the original Final Fantasy 7.  [poilib element="accentDivider"] Final Fantasy 7 Remake is not the 'full game'. That is to say, while it is a complete RPG in its own right, it does not cover the whole plot of the 1997 original. Instead, it is just the first in a multi-part series of games that will tell the full story. With that in mind, it’s understandable if the first question you thought of is ‘where does Final Fantasy 7 Remake end?’ especially if you’ve played the original PlayStation game. If answers are what you seek, then this is the place to find them. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/06/every-limit-break-in-final-fantasy-7-remake"] As Square Enix has stated several times before, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is just the Midgar section of the original game. That means the two Mako reactors, the slums, Wall Market, and the towering Shinra HQ building. Nothing beyond the borders of the steel city is shown at all, aside from in the odd flashback. The very final scene of Remake sees Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Aerith, and Red XIII walking away from Midgar into the world of Gaia, with plans to stop Sephiroth from destroying the planet. It’s almost exactly as it was at the end of the Midgar section of the original game. That means that you don’t get to see the town of Kalm or anywhere from the original game’s open world, but you do get to play through iconic moments like the fight with Rufus on top of the Shinra building, the escape down the highway on Cloud’s bike, and the big battle with the Motor Ball tank. That’s not to say everything in the finale of Final Fantasy 7 Remake is the same as it was in the original, though. This is, after all, a reimagining and heavily expanded version of the story, and so there are new surprises to experience. If you want to see the finale with fresh eyes, then turn away now, because spoilers are coming. Warning: more detailed spoilers follow for the finale of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-7-remake-over-100-screenshots&captions=true"] The final chapter of Final Fantasy 7 Remake is around an hour of entirely new story beats, involving two major boss battles and the introduction of a key new plot thread. The final boss is Sephiroth, which is understandable considering his status as the story’s big bad, but the boss preceding him directly ties into Remake’s new and expanded narrative. So while the final scene may be taken from the original game, almost everything else in the last chapter of Remake is brand new. By concluding just after the party escapes Midgar, it leaves a sequel to pick up as they proceed to Kalm, Fort Condor, Junon Harbour, the glittering domes of the Gold Saucer, and beyond. Don’t expect that journey to be exactly as you remember it, though; Remake’s new narrative additions mean we’ll likely be seeing all of this in a brand new light. So that’s where Final Fantasy 7 Remake ends, and it’ll take you anywhere between 30 and 40 hours to get there. That’s a far cry from the five or so hours it takes when playing the original game. If you’re looking for more Final Fantasy 7 Remake, then why not check out our review, or see why Final Fantasy is the biggest RPG of all time. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter. 

The Pokemon Company has revealed a powerful new AoE healing ability for upcoming Mythical Pokemon, Zarude.

Infamous horror movie Cannibal Holocaust will live on thanks to a video game sequel, launching this November on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Ruggero Deodato, Cannibal is being created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Cannibal Holocaust, a cult horror film that debuted in 1980. The premise of the film involves a rescue mission to save a group of filmmakers who were attempting to create a documentary about a cannibal tribe in the Amazon rainforest. It was banned in a variety of countries upon its release due to its violent content - many were convinced at the time that it was a snuff film due to its realism. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/cannibal-reveal-trailer"] The film was one of the arbiters of the found footage genre, which was further popularized by the likes of The Blair Witch Project and Cloverfield. As per the game's website, Ruggero Deodato, Cannibal will deliver the themes that have popularised the movie saga: "natives lives, told in its rawness, and cannibalism, powerful metaphors that reveal the most disturbing and deep impulses in our society." The game is an "interactive horror graphic adventure" and is being made in Unity with direction from Ruggero Deodato. "The player will take control of different characters, to reveal, little by little, the background that led them to a desperate expedition to the virgin jungles of Borneo," the game's website reads. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/02/15/apocalypse-now-game-quits-kickstarter-asks-for-5-million"] The game will be available starting in November 2020 on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC and select mobile devices. It's not as unusual a situation as it might seem – back in 2017, a set of developers took to Kickstarter to pitch an Apocalypse Now game, which they described as "like Fallout: New Vegas on acid in Vietnam." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter. 

Rob Lowe is said to be in preliminary talks with Ryan Murphy to take on the role of Joe Exotic, the central figure in the wildly popular Netflix docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, in a new scripted adaptation. According to Deadline, Lowe and Murphy are considering producing their own version of the Tiger King tale, though it's not currently known whether the project would take the form of a movie or limited series, as discussions are apparently still in the very early stages. Lowe teased the Tiger King-inspired project over on Instagram where he posted a series of photos dressed up as Joe "Exotic" Maldonado-Passage, wearing a blonde wig, baseball cap and cheetah print shirt. "Rob Exotic. UPDATE: Ryan Murphy and I will be developing our version of this insane story. Stay tuned!" Lowe wrote in the accompanying caption. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/03/tiger-kings-joe-exotic-wants-brad-pitt-or-joe-dirt-to-play-him-ign-now"] In real life, Joe is currently serving 22-years in federal prison for two counts of a murder-for-hire plot against Carole Baskin, the operator of Big Cat Rescue, and over twelve wildlife violations, including the killing of five tigers, per a report from The Washington Post. Joe is the central character in Netflix's Tiger King documentary, which has experienced a huge "lightning in a bottle" moment recently, as people continue to self-isolate and look for buzz-worthy things to watch. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=best-true-crime-shows-and-movies-to-watch-online&captions=true"] In our review of Tiger King, we called it "a fascinating and depressing look inside a community of big cat fanatics," which would make a worthy addition to the watchlists of "true crime fans hungry for something different." For more on the series, read our follow-up piece to find out what happened to the cast of colourful characters and take a look at our rundown of recommendations for other true crime shows and movies available to stream right now. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

A Canadian author and his family have spent their time in isolation recreating a makeshift, live-action tribute to the iconic Simpsons intro. The video subsequently captured the attention of The Simpsons showrunner Al Jean and was also shared by the show’s official Twitter account. Joel Sutherland posted the homemade homage to social media on Wednesday, which features his family clad in repurposed Halloween outfits and various household items standing in for crucial props. A recorder replaces Lisa’s saxophone and a hot dog becomes the crucial inanimate carbon rod. Check it out below:

Social Isolation, Day 23

Kids: We're booooored! What can we do? Wife *cleaning basement*: What are we ever going to do with these Simpsons Halloween costumes we only wore once? Me: pic.twitter.com/6oLiyvdcWu — Joel A. Sutherland (@joelasutherland) April 8, 2020

Sutherland isn’t the only Simpsons fan using his time in isolation to celebrate the show; a fan recently made headlines down under by crafting meticulous custom Simpsons shirts for every team in the Australian Football League. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=simpsons-fan-designs-custom-guernseys-for-every-afl-club&captions=true"] In other Simpsons news, it’s been confirmed Disney will offer the first 19-and-a-bit seasons of The Simpsons in their correct 4:3 aspect ratio at the end of May. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Luke is Games Editor at IGN's Sydney office and would've written saxamaphone if he wasn't certain too many humourless lumps would regard it as a typo. Embiggen his Twitter followers @MrLukeReilly.

This week in Red Dead Online, jump into four new Showdown maps with Throwing Knives and Shotguns and get double rewards for doing so.

Actor Kevin Conroy will be returning to the world of Batman: The Animated Series, but with a slight twist. According to DC, Conroy will be performing a live reading of a new comic called Batman: The Adventures Continue. The reading will take place on Thursday, April 9 at 10am PST and will be broadcast on DC's Instagram page. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=batman-the-adventures-continue-art-and-toys&captions=true"] For those not familiar with The Adventures Continue, this new digital-first comic book series is designed as a continuation of Batman: The Animated Series. Along with an accompanying toy line from DC Direct, The Adventures Continue will introduce a number of major characters into the DC Animated Universe, including Jason Todd, Deathstroke and Azrael. The series is written by BTAS producers Alan Burnett and Paul Dini, with art from former Batman Adventures artist Ty Templeton. Batman: The Adventures Continue - Chapter 1 was released digitally on April 1. Chapter 2 is scheduled to arrive on April 15. While DC will eventually release print versions of the series, the recent shutdown of Diamond Comic Distributors will likely delay their release schedule. DC has said it's exploring a "multi-distributor model" in order to resume shipping new comics to stores during the COVID-19 pandemic, but so far no concrete plans have been announced. This is just the latest example of Conroy returning to his most iconic role. Conroy recently got the chance to play a live-action version of Bruce Wayne for the first time during The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/07/19/batman-beyonds-kevin-conroy-and-will-friedle-swap-lines-comic-con-2019"] For even more on the legacy of Batman: The Animated Series, find out how that show's version of the Batmobile inspired the car in Matt Reeves' movie The Batman. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Since its initial launch back in November 2019, the Disney+ streaming platform has amassed more than fifty million paid subscribers worldwide. "We’re truly humbled that Disney+ is resonating with millions around the globe, and believe this bodes well for our continued expansion throughout Western Europe and into Japan and all of Latin America later this year,” said Kevin Mayer, Chairman of Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer. “Great storytelling inspires and uplifts, and we are in the fortunate position of being able to deliver a vast array of great entertainment rooted in joy and optimism on Disney+." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=disney-plus-spotlight-april-2020&captions=true"] Over the past few weeks, Disney+ has launched in eight countries, including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland. In India, the streamer "is offered in conjunction with the existing Hotstar service," which accounts for eight million subscribers according to a press release from Disney. In a recent interview with Barron's, Disney executive chairman Bob Iger revealed that subscribers should expect to see more of the company's theatrical content releasing earlier on streaming as a result of the current global crisis. So far, Disney has released Frozen 2 and Onward earlier than expected on Disney+, with Artemis Fowl to follow in the coming months. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/02/artemis-fowl-official-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Max Scoville and Tom Marks to discuss Tom's Final Fantasy 7 Remake review. But before that happens, they discuss the surprise reveal of the PS5 controller, the DualSense, and all the details we learned about the PS5's new controller. Then, we dive into Tom's FF7 Remake review, discuss why we love the FF7 Remake gameplay, and a whole lot more. Watch the episode below! [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/08/ps5-dualsense-controller-reveal-ff7-remake-review-beyond-episode-639"] Have a That One Thing or Memory Card story to share? Write in to beyond@ign.com! [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-evolution-of-the-playstation-controller&captions=true"] Download or listen to the show on these platforms:

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Podcast Beyond! is live every Wednesday at 3 p.m. PT. For the latest on PS5, check out the PS5 full specs list, why we're excited about PS5's 3D audio focus, an analysis of what teraflops really mean for the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and check out images of the allegedly PS5 dev kit and controller. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush is IGN's Senior News Editor, host of Podcast Beyond!, and PlayStation lead. Talk to him on Twitter @jmdornbush.