Don’t Miss IGN’s SMITE Xbox One Live Stream
SMITE, the third-person action-oriented multiplayer battleground where mythological gods duke it out will soon be coming to Xbox One. With the closed beta fast approaching, IGN is running two hours of live stream with your look at Smite in action on the Xbox One.
Join Brandin, Kyle, and Alfredo for IGN Plays Live on Friday, March 6 from 1PM - 3PM PT (4PM - 6PM ET / 9PM - 11PM GMT / Sat 8AM - 10AM AET) as they play SMITE on the Xbox One. We'll also be answering questions live during the stream, so tweet @ign with #ignplayslive for your chance to snag a ton of codes for in-game goods and access to the SMITE Xbox One Alpha.
John Carmack Announces New Oculus-Powered Stealth FPS
Today during the Game Developers Conference, designer John Carmack announced that the stealth first-person shooter Protocol Zero is now available for download.
A VR game powered by Oculus and playable on the Samsung Gear VR headset, Protocol Zero is a stealth experience in which players can use real-life military visual technology such as x-ray, thermal, and night vision to use spy maneuvers when engaging enemies.
Previously available as a demo, the full version is now available as an exclusive $5 download for the Galaxy Note 4 in the US. Check out the slideshow below for a closer look.
This Viewtiful Joe Statue Will Make You A-Go-Go
First 4 Figures has revealed the first of its upcoming Capcom All-Stars statue line, and it’s none other than Movieland maverick, Viewtiful Joe. Set to swoop in sometime Fall 2015, this exclusive statue is currently up for pre-order and can be yours for $209.99.
Take a look by clicking through our slideshow gallery.
Based on the title character of Capcom’s self-named side scroller beat-em-up, the 13.5 inch statue features the grinning Joe perched mid swoop atop a signature film-reel style base. Hand painted and set in polystone, the statue run is limited to a scant 450 pieces worldwide, making this one tough Joe to come by. This exclusive version features a light up helmet jewel and LED eyes, in addition to a full color box and hand numbered display. Each purchase comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity, allowing you to buy the same number of the next Capcom All-Star Model should you be so inclined.
Azure Striker Gunvolt is Getting a Sequel
A sequel to 2014's action platformer Azure Striker: Gunvolt is in the works, reports developer Inti Creates.
"Gunvolt is coming to strike once again!" says the developer's blog. "Thanks to the outpouring of support we have received from our amazing fans, we have decided that we are going to make Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 for Nintendo 3DS! We will have more information as time goes on, so stay tuned!"
Aside from the image posted below, nothing regarding release window or game details have been announced. Inti Creates invites fans to follow them on Twitter and Facebook for updates.
State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed
Pre-ordering State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition from select US retailers will net you one of three in-game knives, Microsoft and Undead Labs revealed today.
If you pre-order from GameStop, you'll receive The Avalonian, a unique blade found on the body of a fantasy enthusiast. Pre-ordering from Amazon gets you The Android, a state-of-the-art box cutter, while Best Buy will be handing out The Australian.
If you live outside the US, Microsoft advises you to check with your local retailer for pre-order details.
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Salem: Brand New Season 2 Images Debut
The "Witch War" is fast approaching and IGN's got exclusive images to share with you from Salem: Season 2 - which kicks off on April 5th on WGN America.
Check out the photo gallery below to see new character images for everyone's favorite witches in Season 2. Here you'll catch Ashley Madekwe's temptress Tituba, Tamzin Merchant's newbie Anne, Elise Eberle's angry upstart Mercy, and Janet Montgomery's sorceress supreme Mary.
You'll also see new Season 2 photos for Shane West's John Alden (now with short hair!), Seth Gabel's Cotton, Iddo Goldberg's Isaac, and newcomers Joe Doyle and Oliver Bell, as Baron Sebastian Marburg and Mary's thought-to-be-dead son, respectively. Plus, the iconic Lucy Lawless has a new recurring role as Countess Marburg, as you can see in the new cast photo below.
Is This Gaming’s First Easter Egg?
It was 1979, and Atari programmer Warren Robinett was frustrated. The young engineer had already shipped a successful game called Slot Racers for the fledgling Atari 2600, and now he was working on something much more ambitious. Inspired by the text adventure games he’d played on computer mainframes, Robinett was building Adventure, a fantasy-themed graphical exploratory game and the conceptual predecessor to the action RPG.
Opposed by his supervisor, Robinett worked on Adventure in secret. After delivering a proof of concept, he developed a groundbreaking console game with multiple rooms, interactive items, and a trio of deadly dragons each instilled with its own unique AI. Proud of his work, he wanted to add his signature to the game, but was blocked by his employer’s corporate policies. Atari didn’t allow software engineers to take credit for their games, fearing that if the identities of its most talented programmers were publicly known, they might be poached away by rival companies.
This Week in the Nintendo eShop
It's the week of crossbuy on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. Today, Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars and OlliOlli are both coming out and all you have to do is buy the game once on Wii U and 3DS and then you get the other version for free. Aside from that, it's a light slate of games on the eShop as we sit in between major releases. Don't worry, we have three new Nintendo-published retail games on the way over the next two weeks.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars ($19.99)
The next entry in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series brings the Mini marching gameplay to Wii U and 3DS. Featuring the same Lemmings-style puzzles from past game, Tipping Stars uses the touch screen to guide little robots away from obstacles and to the goal. A major part of this version is the stage creator, where players can create stages and share them on Miiverse. You can even "tip stars" people who make stages you love. This game supports crossbuy, so all you have to do is buy it on one system to get it for free on the other.
The Walking Dead: Season 5 Finale Will Be Extra-Long
Double check your DVRs and/or adjust your live viewing plans, because the Season 5 finale of AMC's The Walking Dead is going into overtime.
The episode, which airs Sunday, March 29th, is set to run for 90 minutes. Which probably means a lot of killing, a lot of crying, and a lot of commercials. Here's the synopsis for the episode, "Conquer."
Daryl finds himself in trouble while out on the run. Meanwhile, in Alexandria, Rick and his group continue to feel like outsiders as danger lurks near the gates.
