Watch Dogs Legion Online Co-Op Delayed on PC

Watch Dogs Legion's online co-op mode was set to launch on all platforms on March 9, 2021, but PC players will have to wait a bit longer due to a game crashing issue that has caused a new delay. Ubisoft shared the news on Twitter, saying that the PC version of this new mode can cause the game to crash for players with certain GPUs. The team is working on the fix "as quickly as possible" and will communicate the new date as soon as it can. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/22/watch-dogs-legion-online-co-op-preview"] While online co-op will still launch for PlayStation, Xbox, and Stadia on March 9, the raid-like Tactical Operations will now be released on March 23, 2021. Additionally, PS5 and PS4 players will have to deal with "limited in-game text chat" until March 23. We recently got to preview Watch Dogs Legion's online co-op modes, and said "The co-op missions remind me a lot of Assassin’s Creed Unity’s approach to friendly multiplayer, in that they are effectively identical to the fare you find in the main campaign, just redesigned with more participants in mind." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/22/watch-dogs-legion-online-co-op-preview"] In our Watch Dogs Legion review, we said its "bold use of roguelike mechanics in an open-world action game pays off in interesting ways, making this visit to near-future London feel more varied than the previous two games." [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.

Stranger Things Creators, Steven Spielberg Adapting Stephen King’s Talisman for Netflix

The creators of Stranger Things have found their next project for Netflix. The Duffer Brothers are collaborating with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and Paramount Television Studios to adapt Stephen King's The Talisman for the streaming platform, per The Hollywood Reporter. Curtis Gwinn, a writer and executive producer on Stranger Things, will serve as showrunner on the project. The Talisman was written by Stephen King and Peter Straub. The fantasy novel follows a teenage boy named Jack Sawyer searching for the Talisman, an object that can heal his dying mother and save the world. Sawyer journeys across America and "the Territories," a grim parallel world to our own. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/07/06/what-will-happen-in-stranger-things-season-4"] Spielberg purchased the screen rights for The Talisman in 1982, 2 years before the book was even published. In 2019, Mike Barker, a frequent director on The Handmaid's Tale, was involved in adapting the work into a feature. The Duffer Brothers are currently busy working on Season 4 of Stranger Things, which is expected to premiere later this year. The series has expanded its cast for the next season, nabbing actors like A Nightmare on Elm Street's Robert Englund and Game of Thrones' Tom Wlaschiha. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=http%3A%2F%2Fimage-cms.ign.com%2Falbums%2F5cb22b4ce4b0e5cc9bd621f3%2Fedit&captions=true"] The Talisman marks the next project in a line of recent Stephen King adaptations from Hollywood, including the Doctor Sleep, the It filmsHBO's The Outsider and Hulu's Castle Rock. In 2017, Netflix released two King adaptations, Gerald's Game and 1922. [poilib element="accentDivider"] J. Kim Murphy is a freelance entertainment writer.

Stranger Things Creators, Steven Spielberg Adapting Stephen King’s Talisman for Netflix

The creators of Stranger Things have found their next project for Netflix. The Duffer Brothers are collaborating with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and Paramount Television Studios to adapt Stephen King's The Talisman for the streaming platform, per The Hollywood Reporter. Curtis Gwinn, a writer and executive producer on Stranger Things, will serve as showrunner on the project. The Talisman was written by Stephen King and Peter Straub. The fantasy novel follows a teenage boy named Jack Sawyer searching for the Talisman, an object that can heal his dying mother and save the world. Sawyer journeys across America and "the Territories," a grim parallel world to our own. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/07/06/what-will-happen-in-stranger-things-season-4"] Spielberg purchased the screen rights for The Talisman in 1982, 2 years before the book was even published. In 2019, Mike Barker, a frequent director on The Handmaid's Tale, was involved in adapting the work into a feature. The Duffer Brothers are currently busy working on Season 4 of Stranger Things, which is expected to premiere later this year. The series has expanded its cast for the next season, nabbing actors like A Nightmare on Elm Street's Robert Englund and Game of Thrones' Tom Wlaschiha. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=http%3A%2F%2Fimage-cms.ign.com%2Falbums%2F5cb22b4ce4b0e5cc9bd621f3%2Fedit&captions=true"] The Talisman marks the next project in a line of recent Stephen King adaptations from Hollywood, including the Doctor Sleep, the It filmsHBO's The Outsider and Hulu's Castle Rock. In 2017, Netflix released two King adaptations, Gerald's Game and 1922. [poilib element="accentDivider"] J. Kim Murphy is a freelance entertainment writer.

Xbox Is Working to Resolve Unresponsive Controller Button Issue

According to reports online, some players are experiencing unresponsive buttons on their Xbox Series X|S controllers, and Microsoft is already looking to fix this issue. As reported by sites like PC Gamer, some players have experienced an issue where pressing a button on the Xbox controller will not result in an action. This issue appears to affect players using the Xbox controller on both consoles and PC, apparently. Microsoft has issued a statement to IGN saying it is investigating the issue and working on a fix. Check out the full statement below:
“At Microsoft, we put all of our products through rigorous quality assurance testing and are committed to providing customers with an unparalleled gaming experience. We are aware some players may be experiencing unresponsiveness with their new Xbox Wireless Controllers and our teams are actively working on a solution. For the best experience, we encourage customers to visit Xbox Support for assistance.”
Users are starting to share their experiences with faulty controllers online. One player tells The Loadout that the "Y" button is the one primarily malfunctioning for them. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-xbox-series-x-games&captions=true"] It's unclear what the cause of the issue is, and until Microsoft announces an official fix, it's hard to say what temporary fixes are available to players. The Xbox controller is the latest console hardware to face issues. The Nintendo Switch has a long recorded history of faulty Joy-Cons, with issues ranging from disconnecting controllers to drift - where the reticle will begin to move on its own without player input. More recently the PlayStation 5 DualSense has also been found to experience cases of drift. You can check out everything we know about DualSense drift here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a News Editor at IGN.

Xbox Is Working to Resolve Unresponsive Controller Button Issue

According to reports online, some players are experiencing unresponsive buttons on their Xbox Series X|S controllers, and Microsoft is already looking to fix this issue. As reported by sites like PC Gamer, some players have experienced an issue where pressing a button on the Xbox controller will not result in an action. This issue appears to affect players using the Xbox controller on both consoles and PC, apparently. Microsoft has issued a statement to IGN saying it is investigating the issue and working on a fix. Check out the full statement below:
“At Microsoft, we put all of our products through rigorous quality assurance testing and are committed to providing customers with an unparalleled gaming experience. We are aware some players may be experiencing unresponsiveness with their new Xbox Wireless Controllers and our teams are actively working on a solution. For the best experience, we encourage customers to visit Xbox Support for assistance.”
Users are starting to share their experiences with faulty controllers online. One player tells The Loadout that the "Y" button is the one primarily malfunctioning for them. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-xbox-series-x-games&captions=true"] It's unclear what the cause of the issue is, and until Microsoft announces an official fix, it's hard to say what temporary fixes are available to players. The Xbox controller is the latest console hardware to face issues. The Nintendo Switch has a long recorded history of faulty Joy-Cons, with issues ranging from disconnecting controllers to drift - where the reticle will begin to move on its own without player input. More recently the PlayStation 5 DualSense has also been found to experience cases of drift. You can check out everything we know about DualSense drift here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a News Editor at IGN.

Lola Bunny Lives in the World of Wonder Woman in Space Jam: A New Legacy

In Space Jam: A New Legacy, Lola Bunny has found some new, powerful friends in an unexpected place: The Wonder Woman universe. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, director Malcolm D. Lee says that Lola Bunny will initially appear in A New Legacy hanging out with the Amazons from Wonder Woman, just one of multiple WB film property worlds that will be on display in the new Space Jam story. Lola will initially be reluctant to rejoin her old basketball team despite being their best player. "We wanted to meet her with the Amazons, trying to find greener pastures for herself," said Lee. "As she says in the movie, there's more to her than just being a Tune." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/03/27/star-trek-discoverys-sonequa-martin-green-joins-space-jam"] This comes as part of a larger move to reconsider Lola's character after two and a half decades, with Lee also saying he wants to make her less defined by her sexuality, as she was in the original film. "This is 2021," he said. "It's important to reflect the authenticity of strong, capable female characters. [Lola] probably has the most human characteristics of the Tunes; she doesn't have a thing like a carrot or a lisp or a stutter. So we reworked a lot of things, not only her look, like making sure she had an appropriate length on her shorts and was feminine without being objectified, but gave her a real voice. "For us, it was, let's ground her athletic prowess, her leadership skills, and make her as full a character as the others." Space Jam: A New Legacy just saw its first images revealed earlier this week, including LeBron James in action as well as a 3D animated Bugs Bunny. It's planned for a simultaneous streaming release on HBO Max and in theatres on July 16. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.  

Lola Bunny Lives in the World of Wonder Woman in Space Jam: A New Legacy

In Space Jam: A New Legacy, Lola Bunny has found some new, powerful friends in an unexpected place: The Wonder Woman universe. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, director Malcolm D. Lee says that Lola Bunny will initially appear in A New Legacy hanging out with the Amazons from Wonder Woman, just one of multiple WB film property worlds that will be on display in the new Space Jam story. Lola will initially be reluctant to rejoin her old basketball team despite being their best player. "We wanted to meet her with the Amazons, trying to find greener pastures for herself," said Lee. "As she says in the movie, there's more to her than just being a Tune." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/03/27/star-trek-discoverys-sonequa-martin-green-joins-space-jam"] This comes as part of a larger move to reconsider Lola's character after two and a half decades, with Lee also saying he wants to make her less defined by her sexuality, as she was in the original film. "This is 2021," he said. "It's important to reflect the authenticity of strong, capable female characters. [Lola] probably has the most human characteristics of the Tunes; she doesn't have a thing like a carrot or a lisp or a stutter. So we reworked a lot of things, not only her look, like making sure she had an appropriate length on her shorts and was feminine without being objectified, but gave her a real voice. "For us, it was, let's ground her athletic prowess, her leadership skills, and make her as full a character as the others." Space Jam: A New Legacy just saw its first images revealed earlier this week, including LeBron James in action as well as a 3D animated Bugs Bunny. It's planned for a simultaneous streaming release on HBO Max and in theatres on July 16. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.  

Pringles’ Newest Flavour Tastes Like an Extinct Animal… From Halo: Reach

Pringles' latest flavor is based on the Moa Burger from the planet Reach. If you aren't familiar with that particular planet or flavor, it may be because it is based on a flightless bird/delicacy from 2010's Halo: Reach. Halo's Twitter account announced the surprising collaboration with Pringles, revealing that Moa Burger is a limited-edition flavor that is now being sold exclusively at Walmart. Evl2nRkXUAEdzZVNot only do Moa appear in Halo: Reach, there is also an in-game advertisement for the Moa Burger that those on Reach were able to enjoy. Furthermore, players who kill seven Moa in Halo: Reach's Winter Contingency mission can earn the Keep It Clean achievement. While the timing of this new flavor may be a little strange, its important to remember that Halo: Infinite would already have been released had it not been delayed past is Holiday 2020 release window. A delay does more than just upset those who really wish to play a game, but it also impacts marketing schedules that are planned months or years in advance. We've already seen such other examples in the wild as Halo Infinite Monster Energy cans that give 2XP bonuses to a game that is still in development. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/23/halo-infinite-step-inside-cinematic-teaser"] While these Pringles cans don't appear to include any special codes, they may hint that Moa will be one of the many wildlife that players will be able to encounter in the open-world of Halo Infinite when it is released in Fall 2021. [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.

Pringles’ Newest Flavour Tastes Like an Extinct Animal… From Halo: Reach

Pringles' latest flavor is based on the Moa Burger from the planet Reach. If you aren't familiar with that particular planet or flavor, it may be because it is based on a flightless bird/delicacy from 2010's Halo: Reach. Halo's Twitter account announced the surprising collaboration with Pringles, revealing that Moa Burger is a limited-edition flavor that is now being sold exclusively at Walmart. Evl2nRkXUAEdzZVNot only do Moa appear in Halo: Reach, there is also an in-game advertisement for the Moa Burger that those on Reach were able to enjoy. Furthermore, players who kill seven Moa in Halo: Reach's Winter Contingency mission can earn the Keep It Clean achievement. While the timing of this new flavor may be a little strange, its important to remember that Halo: Infinite would already have been released had it not been delayed past is Holiday 2020 release window. A delay does more than just upset those who really wish to play a game, but it also impacts marketing schedules that are planned months or years in advance. We've already seen such other examples in the wild as Halo Infinite Monster Energy cans that give 2XP bonuses to a game that is still in development. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/23/halo-infinite-step-inside-cinematic-teaser"] While these Pringles cans don't appear to include any special codes, they may hint that Moa will be one of the many wildlife that players will be able to encounter in the open-world of Halo Infinite when it is released in Fall 2021. [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.

Razer Reveals $200 Smart Glasses With Wireless Audio

Fresh off of announcing a face mask with RGB lights, gaming peripheral maker Razer has announced its first pair of smart glasses with wireless audio, the Razer Anzu, priced at $200. Check out the gallery below for a first look.

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Like other blue light glasses, the Razer Anzu protects the wearer from 35% of eyestrain-inducing blue light, as well as a secondary pair of 99% UVA/UVB sunglass lenses. On the less typical side, the Anzu glasses also feature touch controls and open-ear Bluetooth audio at a low 60ms latency. The touch controls let wearers change and pause music tracks and media, manage calls (including an omnidirectional mic), and activate smartphone assistants. If you’re finicky about audio quality, EQ adjustments can be made from the relevant Android or iOS apps.

Razer says the Anzu will last five hours on a single battery charge, but when it’s folded up and not in use, it can last up to two weeks on standby power.

The frame itself is water-resistant, meaning splashes from workouts and moderate weather shouldn’t be a problem.

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The Razer Anzu glasses are available in rectangular or round frames, each in two sizes, and weighs a lightweight 48g. Sadly, we imagine having no fancy RGB lighting weighed (quite literally) on Razer designers.

You can order the Razer Anzu Smart Glasses on Razer’s official site. If you're in the market for a better audio experience when gaming, check out IGN's top gaming headsets. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer for IGN.