Monthly Archives: May 2018
Trailer Incoming! Here’s What We Know About Red Dead 2 So Far
Everything You Need to Know About Fortnite Season 4
After weeks of rampant speculation, the mysterious Fortnite meteor has finally crash-landed, bringing with it the beginning of Battle Royale Season 4. The new season introduces big changes to the map, new skins, and much more. Here’s a rundown of everything we’ve gathered from the first day of Season 4.
The most notable change to the map in Season 4 is the destruction of Dusty Depot. The biggest chunk of the meteor crashed near the middle of the map, creating a massive crater where Dusty Depot used to stand. The area has been appropriately renamed Dusty Divot.
The Fortnite Season 4 map
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Continues Multiplayer Teases
Treyarch continues to tease what's in store for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's multiplayer. Most, recently, the developer teased on Twitter that perks will be featured in the game.
"Don’t worry, we know some people . . . which has its perks. . .," the studio tweeted while also sharing an image of what looks to be some of the new perks for the next Call of Duty entry.
Don’t worry, we know some people . . . which has its perks. . .
Sea of Thieves Update Adds Sweet ‘Launch Crew’ Limited Edition Rifle
The latest Sea of Thieves update, patch 1.0.6, adds a sweet new limited edition rifle, alongside a few quality-of-life improvements.
As detailed on a recent forum post, players can purchase the “Launch Crew” Eye of Reach rifle for only the next two weeks. The weapon will cost one Gold and you can check out how it looks like in the image below.
“Launch Crew” Eye of Reach limited edition rifle.
Westworld Renewed for Season 3
Westworld is returning for a third season, HBO has announced.
The network has renewed the hit series shortly after Season 2 made its debut on April 22. A premiere date for Season 3 has not been revealed yet, and it's also not known which cast members/characters will be coming back.
“It’s been an extraordinary pleasure to work with the exceptionally talented Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, as well as their gifted cast and crew,” Casey Bloys, president of HBO Programming, said in a statement alongside the announcement. “From the inspired storytelling to the incredible visuals, we are so excited to see where the next chapter will take us.”
For IGN's thought on the latest Season 2 episode, read our "Reunion" review. Also check out our explanation for the Season 2 Episode 1 ending and find out if the hosts actually poop.
Could Adam Warlock Appear in Avengers 4?
Full spoilers follow for Avengers: Infinity War.
Avengers: Infinity War draws a lot of inspiration from classic Marvel storylines like The Infinity Gauntlet, but there's one major character that didn't make the transition. Despite being a big player in The Infinity Gauntlet, Adam Warlock sat out the events of Infinity War. Fans may have to wait until 2020's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to finally see this cosmic messiah on the big screen alongside folks like Star-Lord, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Nebula and the rest. (Assuming they all survive 2019's Avengers 4!)
Still, there's always a chance that Warlock will make his debut in Avengers 4 first. Here's a quick breakdown of who this character is, why his story is so intertwined with that of Thanos and how Avengers 4 could fill that void.
Undoing Avengers: Infinity War’s Ending Will Come at a ‘High Cost’
Warning: Spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War follow. Turn back now if you haven't yet watched the film.
Avengers: Infinity War ends on a gruesome note, with Thanos successfully killing half of the universe and Marvel superheroes. Speaking to Variety, directors Joe and Anthony Russo confirmed the ending can be undone, but it'll come at a "high cost."
“I will say this: There is a real commitment on our end to the stakes,” Anthony Russo said. “Yes, this is a fantasy world, and yes, remarkable things can happen in a fantasy world, but, they come at an incredibly high cost," Joe Russo continued.
Kevin Feige Shoots Down One Possible Avengers 4 Title
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige hasn't revealed what the next Avengers movie is called, but he did say one name that won't be used.
In an interview with Collider, Feige confirmed the fourth Avengers movie, hitting theaters on May 4, 2019, definitely won't be called Infinity Gauntlet.
"That is definitely not what it is called," Feige said, when asked if Infinity Gauntlet is the official title. "Definitely not called that. My favorite wrong theory about Avengers 4 is that it will be called Infinity Gauntlet."
Feige did not tease what the actual name might be, but we have our own theories about the Avengers 4 title, with The New Avengers being one option. Feige recently told IGN he believes the speculation behind the name has "gotten entirely out of hand."
Ikaruga on Switch Will Let You Play the Game Vertically
Nicalis is bringing the vertically-oriented sci-fi shmup Ikaruga to Nintendo Switch at the end of this month.
Ikaruga on Switch has single-player and local, two-player coop play, along with "global leaderboards that can be accessed online for tracking high scores."
The Switch version also lets you flip the Switch vertically for "arcade-style TATE mode action," making it true to its arcade roots.
The top-down, bullet hell shoot 'em up has a lot of descriptors, but essentially combines the fast action of a shmup with a polarity system for strategy. Whereas most games in the genre will end quickly if you can't avoid the multitude of on-screen dangers, Ikaruga's ammo system means you have to take hits. As long as they're the correct color, they're absorbed.
Avengers: Infinity War Director Confirms This Character Survived
Avengers: Infinity War co-director Joe Russo has confirmed a certain character did indeed survive.
Warning: Spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War follow. Turn back now if you haven't yet watched the film.
In the opening scene of the film, Thanos and the Black Order wipe out an entire Asgardian refugee vessel, as well as Loki and Heimdall. However, Valkyrie's (Tessa Thompson) fate is never directly addressed throughout the movie. So, fans were left wondering if the warrior is still alive after the events of the third Avengers film.
During a school-sponsored Q&A at the University of Iowa, Russo did confirm Valkyrie is still alive and kicking. According to a Reddit user who was in attendance, the director explained a few Asgardians managed to survive the massacre via escape pods, with Valkyrie was among the survivors.