Update (8/6/20) - White House officials have confirmed to the LA Times that the executive order regarding Tencent and WeChat only blocks transactions related to WeChat. Original story follows. [poilib element="accentDivider"] United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that looks to ban both TikTok and WeChat from operating in the USA if they are not sold by their Chinese-owned parent companies, ByteDance and Tencent, respectively. As reported by CNN, the order for TikTok's parent company states that after 45 days, "any transaction by any person, or with respect to any property, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, with ByteDance Ltd." will be prohibited. The order for WeChat's parent company states that after 45 days, "any transaction that is related to WeChat by any person, or with respect to any property, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, with Tencent Holdings Ltd. (a.k.a. Téngxùn Kònggǔ Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī), Shenzhen, China, or any subsidiary of that entity, as identified by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) under section 1(c) of this order." While the ByteDance order could impact many around the world if a potential sale doesn't go through within the timeframe, the order for Tencent could potentially have even greater ramifications for the gaming world. Tencent has many investments in US companies, and fully owns League of Legends and Valorant developer Riot Games. It also has a major stake in Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite. Furthermore, Tencent has an ownership stake in Activision Blizzard, Clash of Clan's Supercell, Ubisoft, and operates other such games as Call of Duty Mobile and PUBG Mobile. As far as ByteDance is concerned, Microsoft and its CEO Satya Nadella have been in talks with President Trump about a potential purchase, and it mentioned it would begin talks with ByteDance with hopes of "completing these discussions no later than September 15." ByteDance's order alleges that TikTok "automatically captures vast swaths of information from its users, including Internet and other network activity information such as location data and browsing and search histories. This data collection threatens to allow the Chinese Communist Party access to Americans' personal and proprietary information -- potentially allowing China to track the locations of Federal employees and contractors, build dossiers of personal information for blackmail, and conduct corporate espionage." Tencent's Order alleges that WeChat "automatically captures vast swaths of information from its users. This data collection threatens to allow the Chinese Communist Party access to Americans' personal and proprietary information. In addition, the application captures the personal and proprietary information of Chinese nationals visiting the United States, thereby allowing the Chinese Communist Party a mechanism for keeping tabs on Chinese citizens who may be enjoying the benefits of a free society for the first time in their lives." While it's hard to currently guess what will happen with these companies and apps in the US, and how this will affect the gaming industry at large, it is a big development that IGN will be following closely over the coming days. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

John Wick 5 has been announced during Lionsgate's earnings call with the current plan to film back-to-back with John Wick 4 starting early 2021. Lionsgate CEO John Feltheimer says both films are in the scripting stage and they hope to have John Wick 4 ready for Memorial Day weekend in 2022, according to Deadline. “We’re also busy preparing scripts for the next two installments of our John Wick action franchise, with John Wick 4 slated to hit theaters Memorial Day weekend 2022," Feltheimer said on the earnings call. "We hope to shoot both John Wick 4 and 5 back-to-back when Keanu becomes available early next year.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/05/19/john-wick-3-best-fight-scenes"] Keanu Reeves was filming the fourth Matrix movie in Germany when production was shut down in March although reports say that the actors are now back to filming. The John Wick universe continues to grow larger with The Continental TV series that's still on the way. It was announced earlier this year that the series will premiere after the fourth movie, but that was before John Wick 4 was pushed from 2021 to May 27, 2022. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-delayed-movie-due-to-coronavirus-so-far&captions=true"] It's the latest news for Reeves and his many projects. It was announced earlier today that Bill and Ted 3 was pushed up a week, but The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On the Run was recently delayed to 2021. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN who LOVED John Wick 3 and wants to wish a happy (almost) 56th birthday to Keanu Reeves.

On Thursday Sony aired an all-new PlayStation State of Play highlighting PS4 and PSVR games, with "a few" updates on previously announced PS5 titles. Below is our complete recap of everything that was shown:

Crash Bandicoot 4: New Mode, Playable Character Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time-gameplay-overview-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=crash-bandicoot-4-state-of-play-screenshots&captions=true"] Crash 4 developer Toys for Bob showed off a fresh look at the upcoming 3D platformer and announced N. Verted mode, which adds a "totally new and dynamic look and feel" to each level. The developer also revealed Dingodile will be a playable character. For more, you can check out our hands-on preview of Crash 4.

Hitman Trilogy to Be Playable in PSVR

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/hitman-3-psvr-teaser-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] IO's Hitman trilogy, including the forthcoming Hitman 3, will be fully playable in PSVR. PSVR support will be available for Hitman 3 when it launches in January 2021.

Braid: Anniversary Edition Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/braid-anniversary-edition-reveal-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] An upgraded version of Braid, the acclaimed 2008 puzzle-platformer, will be released for PS4 and PS5 in early 2021. The new edition has been "hand repainted for modern high resolutions" with nine pixels to every one in the original. It also features new animations, improved sound and music, and hours of developer commentary.

Spelunky 2 Release Date Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/spelunky-2-gameplay-overview-state-of-play-2020"] The long-awaited Spelunky 2 is coming to PS4 on September 15.

Vader Immortal PSVR Release Date Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/vader-immortal-a-star-wars-vr-series-update-state-of-play-2020"] Star Wars: Vader Immortal is coming to PSVR on August 25, Sony announced during its State of Play broadcast. The canon Star Wars adventure was previously exclusive to Oculus.

Control: AWE Expansion Dated

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/control-awe-expansion-2-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] The second expansion for Control, AWE, will be released on August 27. The new trailer featured a glimpse of Alan Wake, confirming AWE as Remedy's suspected Control-Alan Wake crossover.

Temtem Is Coming to PS5

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=temtem-ps5-screenshots&captions=true"] Temtem, the Pokemon-like MMO, is coming to PS5, after launching on Steam Early Access earlier this year. "As we look forward and as we expand our plans for the future of Temtem, we knew we had to embrace the next-gen," Temtem director Guillermo Andrades told IGN. "Sony has been very receptive and helpful with us in this decision, so the PS5 is the perfect fit to start our journey."

Hood: Outlaws and Legends Announced for PS5

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/hood-outlaws-and-legends-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] Hood: Outlaws and Legends has been announced for PS5. Set during Britain's Dark Ages, Hood is a third-person, 4v4 multiplayer heist game that developer Sumo Newcastle calls a "dark and gritty reimagining of the Robin Hood legend."

New Trailers and Gameplay: Bugsnax, Godfall, and More

Thursday's State of Play featured several new trailers and gameplay videos from previously announced games, including fan favorite Bugsnax and PS5's Godfall. Check them out below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/bugsnax-ps5-gameplay-overview-state-of-play-2020"] [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/godfall-gameplay-overview-state-of-play-2020"] [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/the-pathless-gameplay-overview-state-of-play-2020"] [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/aeon-must-die-story-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/anno-mutationem-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/genshin-impact-gameplay-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/the-pedestrian-playstation-gameplay-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/auto-chess-gameplay-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan is a freelance writer for IGN.

UPDATE: Hood: Outlaws and Legends has since been confirmed as a multiplatform title, with a release planned on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.

Hood: Outlaws and Legends, a third-party multiplayer game, was announced for the PS5 during Sony's State of Play event. From Focus Home Interactive and Sumo Digital Newcastle, Hood: Outlaws and Legends is a 4v4 multiplayer game focused on two warring teams in Dark Ages Britain. The gritty-looking game has a Robin Hood-esque vibe to it, centered around the two armies competing to take back stolen property and land from a corrupt authority known as the State. Gameplay footage showed a focus on stealth kills, melee and bow and arrow combat, as well as magic-usage. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=hood-outlaws-and-legends-announcement-screenshots&captions=true"] Stealing a treasure chest back from a State stronghold is your main objective in the game, but enemies - both real and of the NPC variety - will cause major roadblocks if you don't work as a team. Treasure chests are also heavy, and you can only carry so much ammo, so Hood: Outlaws and Legends is very tactics-focused. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/hood-outlaws-and-legends-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] Hood: Outlaws and Legends will be arriving on PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC in 2021. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Alan Wake makes his long-awaited appearance in Control for the upcoming AWE DLC arriving on August 27 for PlayStation 4. Control's second DLC, titled AWE, has been speculated to be a crossover with Remedy's previous title Alan Wake. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/control-awe-expansion-2-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] The mystery author was referenced multiple times in Control's supplementary collectibles, but he was briefly visible in Control's new AWE trailer. The trailer was short on details, but Control has been building out a mystery through post-launch content that could be coming to a head soon. Control is Remedy Entertainment's latest mystery adventure game starring Jesse Faden as she uncovers the mystery behind the Federal Bureau of Control and its headquarters The Oldest House. Alan Wake was the protagonist of Remedy's previous mystery adventure of the same name. Wake is a mystery novelist who discovers a supernatural takeover of a small town called Bright Falls. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=control-awe-dlc-screenshot&captions=true"] He hasn't been seen since the events of Alan Wake's American Nightmare, though materials found in Control suggested that the events of Alan Wake and Control are set in the same universe. Control was awarded IGN's Game of the Year 2019 thanks to its intriguing universe, creative combat, and compelling mystery. Read IGN's full Control review as well as our review for Control's Foundation DLC. Check out IGN's full round-up from the State of Play. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Temtem, the online-MMO creature collector is coming to PlayStation 5 as revealed during the Sony State of Play event. Tetem is an online multiplayer, action-adventure game where players travel the world and collect monsters. It’s been popularly described as a Pokemon-like MMO. Following a successful launch earlier this year, the developers are looking forward to bringing the MMO to the next-gen PS5. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=temtem-ps5-screenshots&captions=true"] “As we look forward and as we expand our plans for the future of Temtem, we knew we had to embrace the next-gen. Sony has been very receptive and helpful with us in this decision, so the PS5 is the perfect fit to start our journey,” Temtem director Guillermo Andrades said in an interview with IGN. The footage of Temtem shown at the State of Play was captured on 4K at 60FPS on the PS5, Andrades confirmed. But he didn’t reveal plans to support other features like ray tracing as “Temtem’s cartoon-like renderings don’t really benefit from it, but we’re definitely looking at maxing all we can in terms of resolution and framerate.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/05/01/temtem-official-teaser-trailer"] Check out IGN for more news from today’s Sony State of Play, including the latest reveals, trailers, and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Disclosure:  Humble Bundle is owned by Ziff Davis, the parent company of IGN. Humble Bundle and IGN operate completely independently, and no special consideration is given to Humble Bundle announcements or promotions for coverage. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

During its State of Play event, Sony has revealed the release date for the PSVR version of Star Wars: Vader Immortal. The former Oculus-exclusive Star Wars game will be coming to Playstation VR on August 25, 2020. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=vader-immortal-psvr-gallery&captions=true"] Originally released for the Oculus Quest, Vader Immortal is an canon Star Wars adventure written by David S Goyer, screenwriter on Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/27/fighting-a-rancor-in-vr-star-wars-vader-immortal-episode-2"]   Our reviewer noted that Vader Immortal started off okay but didn't provide a particularly satisfying experience through its final episode. [poilib element="accentDivider"] JR is a Senior Editor at IGN and still waiting for a truly exceptional Star Wars VR experience. You can follow him on Twitter.

During Sony's State of Play, it was revealed Crash, Coco, and Neo Cortex won't be the only playable characters in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. Developer Toys for Bob announced returning foe Dingodile will also be playable in the upcoming sequel, alongside the announcement of a new N. Verted mode. Crash nemesis Dingodile, the half-crocodile, half-dingo foe, joins the playable roster. [ignvideo url="crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time-gameplay-overview-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] Additionally, Toys for Bob teamed with Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled devs Beenox to create the unique presentation of N. Verted mode, a twisted take on mirror modes, as players will be collecting Bumpa berries instead of the traditional Wumpa fruit. And as previously teased via preorder bonuses, Crash Bandicoot 4 will feature unlockable costumes, which are totally cosmetic and can be unlocked by players earning gems and completing challenges throughout Crash 4. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=crash-bandicoot-4-state-of-play-screenshots&captions=true"] We recently got to go hands-on with Crash Bandicoot 4 and came away impressed by how it stays true to the original trilogy and modernizes the franchises. IGN also previously spoke with Toys for Bob about what fans can expect from the developers are planning for a "true sequel" to the beloved, classic Crash Bandicoot trilogy. We've also learned that Toys for Bob has said there will be no microtransactions in Crash Bandicoot 4, after a store listing had suggested the possibility. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush is IGN's Senior News Editor and host of Podcast Beyond! Talk to him on Twitter @jmdornbush.

Spelunky 2 will be released on PlayStation 4 on September 15, 2020. Spelunky 2 is the sequel to the cave exploration/treasure hunting classic Spelunky, and this new entry features online multiplayer, branching paths, new shops, and, perhaps most importantly, the ability to ride a turkey. Players will also be building a community of characters, old and new, as they make new runs through Spelunky 2. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/spelunky-2-gameplay-overview-state-of-play-2020"] Spelunky 2 was announced back at Paris Games Week in 2017, and it will be released first on PlayStation 4 and PC. Today's announcement made no mention of the PC release date, and we will update this story when we know more. The original game, which was released in 2008, eventually made its way to Xbox 360 as well, so Xbox owners should be able to explore some caves at some point down the road. The original Spelunky currently sits at #66 on our list of Top 100 Video Games of All Time, in which we said "Spelunky is a game about triumph. When you finally make it to a new area for the first time, when you finally beat Olmec, when you finally beat your best time, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment. You earned this. You did it." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=spelunky-2-release-date-screenshots&captions=true"] Spelunky 2's release date was announced in Sony's latest PlayStation State of Play alongside such other announcements as a new mode and playable character for Crash Bandicoot 4, the Hitman Trilogy coming to PS VR, Braid: Anniversary Edition, Contol's AWE Expansion, and much more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

The classic puzzle adventure Braid is being updated for a modern audience in Braid: Anniversary Edition, coming early 2021. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=braid-anniversary-edition-gallery&captions=true"] Announced at today's Sony State of Play, it was revealed that Braid has been hand-repainted for today's displays, in order to look more like a "living painting". Other upgrades include 9 pixels to every one in the original, improved sound and music, and many hours of developer commentary. Braid: Anniversary Edition is hitting PS4 in early 2021. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/braid-anniversary-edition-reveal-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] [poilib element="accentDivider"]