Star Trek: Picard, Discovery and Strange New Worlds Getting Starship Collectibles
Star Trek: Picard, Discovery and Strange New Worlds Getting Starship Collectibles
Animal Crossing’s Community Is Mario-Making Amazing Mushroom Kingdom Creations
Mario courses like this don't just pop up overnight -- literally -- in Animal Crossing. All the Mario items are available through a separate tab of the Nook Shopping app, but the app limits you to ordering five items a day. Which means if you want to make elaborate courses like this, you need to time travel...a lot.AC is a Mario platformer game now#AnimalCrossing #ACNH pic.twitter.com/OpMVI6wYfL
— doom desire (@doom_mori) March 1, 2021
Some players have used custom patterns on the ground to theme their outdoor levels in creative ways, like this area reminiscent of sky levels:
marvel at my mario world. #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/QR3ftkWxTB — Danielle Dungeonrunner (@D_Dungeonrunner) March 2, 2021Or this amazing rendition of Rainbow Road:
レインボーロードを再現してみた#マリオカート8dx #マリオ家具 #どうぶつの森 #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/L55JG3qch5 — Beluz/ベルヅ (@Beluz_kintere) March 1, 2021Or even a Mario Party recreation:
A recreation of the Lucky Space Event from "Mario Party 8" in New Horizons style ^o^ #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/kdaC231KIe — (@Mettuar30) March 2, 2021Players aren't just making amazing outdoor courses -- there are also some really wonderful indoor set-ups being done in people's houses using the floor and wallpaper sets along with the Mario furniture items.
I have all the mario stuff!! #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/0rYxMnto8Q — KittyPie (@Ash_KittyPie) March 3, 2021A few creators have gone beyond just recreating Mario 2D levels, and have used custom design prints to put together recreations of fan-favorite 3D spaces, like Peach's Castle:
Some clever players aren't using the Mario items specifically to make Mario stages, but rather are getting clever with items like the Warp Pipes and floating blocks. The Warp Pipes, for instance, make island transit easier in ways that allow for interesting or beautiful designs that weren't possible before, given that they only take up about one "square" of space, while a ramp can take up several. Others noticed that the floating blocks can be used to make tunnels -- again, a feature that wasn't possible with the items and features available in the game previously.
There are lots of other beautiful creations incorporating the Mario items, including several gorgeous mushroom forests and this clever use of Warp Pipes that appear to have ended up in the wrong video game entirely:
Meanwhile, a few people are just using the Mario costumes to make "Mario" do goofy things in the Animal Crossing universe:Made use of the new Mario pipes https://t.co/AAv3ZmLh1P pic.twitter.com/gtp1aVSKZs
— John Edwards (@EuclidianBoxes) March 2, 2021
Mario routine #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/caqB7D0krh
— Rikrio (@RikrioTastroff) March 3, 2021
Finally, multiple creators have noticed that at least one popular Mario character seems to have been left out of the costuming options for this update: Waluigi. A few folks have tried to give the tennis-playing antagonist an appearance with custom clothing designs, and are using those designs to let their disappointment be known via meme format, like this one:Smash Bros. players: Buff Mario! Buff Mario: #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/LeMwYREzIk
— Phøx McMint #BLM (@Phox_McMint) March 4, 2021
Sorry, Waluigi. Maybe next time? (Please, Nintendo!)
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Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.Animal Crossing’s Community Is Mario-Making Amazing Mushroom Kingdom Creations
Mario courses like this don't just pop up overnight -- literally -- in Animal Crossing. All the Mario items are available through a separate tab of the Nook Shopping app, but the app limits you to ordering five items a day. Which means if you want to make elaborate courses like this, you need to time travel...a lot.AC is a Mario platformer game now#AnimalCrossing #ACNH pic.twitter.com/OpMVI6wYfL
— doom desire (@doom_mori) March 1, 2021
Some players have used custom patterns on the ground to theme their outdoor levels in creative ways, like this area reminiscent of sky levels:
marvel at my mario world. #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/QR3ftkWxTB — Danielle Dungeonrunner (@D_Dungeonrunner) March 2, 2021Or this amazing rendition of Rainbow Road:
レインボーロードを再現してみた#マリオカート8dx #マリオ家具 #どうぶつの森 #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/L55JG3qch5 — Beluz/ベルヅ (@Beluz_kintere) March 1, 2021Or even a Mario Party recreation:
A recreation of the Lucky Space Event from "Mario Party 8" in New Horizons style ^o^ #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/kdaC231KIe — (@Mettuar30) March 2, 2021Players aren't just making amazing outdoor courses -- there are also some really wonderful indoor set-ups being done in people's houses using the floor and wallpaper sets along with the Mario furniture items.
I have all the mario stuff!! #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/0rYxMnto8Q — KittyPie (@Ash_KittyPie) March 3, 2021A few creators have gone beyond just recreating Mario 2D levels, and have used custom design prints to put together recreations of fan-favorite 3D spaces, like Peach's Castle:
Some clever players aren't using the Mario items specifically to make Mario stages, but rather are getting clever with items like the Warp Pipes and floating blocks. The Warp Pipes, for instance, make island transit easier in ways that allow for interesting or beautiful designs that weren't possible before, given that they only take up about one "square" of space, while a ramp can take up several. Others noticed that the floating blocks can be used to make tunnels -- again, a feature that wasn't possible with the items and features available in the game previously.
There are lots of other beautiful creations incorporating the Mario items, including several gorgeous mushroom forests and this clever use of Warp Pipes that appear to have ended up in the wrong video game entirely:
Meanwhile, a few people are just using the Mario costumes to make "Mario" do goofy things in the Animal Crossing universe:Made use of the new Mario pipes https://t.co/AAv3ZmLh1P pic.twitter.com/gtp1aVSKZs
— John Edwards (@EuclidianBoxes) March 2, 2021
Mario routine #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/caqB7D0krh
— Rikrio (@RikrioTastroff) March 3, 2021
Finally, multiple creators have noticed that at least one popular Mario character seems to have been left out of the costuming options for this update: Waluigi. A few folks have tried to give the tennis-playing antagonist an appearance with custom clothing designs, and are using those designs to let their disappointment be known via meme format, like this one:Smash Bros. players: Buff Mario! Buff Mario: #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/LeMwYREzIk
— Phøx McMint #BLM (@Phox_McMint) March 4, 2021
Sorry, Waluigi. Maybe next time? (Please, Nintendo!)
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Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.Space Jam: A New Legacy First Images Show LeBron James in Action
The images come as part of a first-look feature, which also reveals a few new details about the film's plot. James plays a "heightened version" of himself, while his in-universe son Dom is played by Cedric Joe. James and Dom are pulled into a video game "Server-verse", where they must contend with Al G Rhythm, an artificial intelligence seeking influence and followers, played by Don Cheadle. To save his son and escape this virtual reality, James will have to team up with the Loony Tunes and play virtual basketball.
Space Jam: A New Legacy is targeting a theatrical release this summer, with a simultaneous July 16 streaming release on HBO Max. LeBron James will be joined by Star Trek: Discovery's Sonequa Martin-Green.
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The Space Jam sequel is just one of many films Warner Bros has planned for HBO Max this year, as all 17 planned theatrical releases are planned for concurrent release on the streaming platform.
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Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. Harry Potter Sequels: WarnerMedia CEO on the Possibility of Expanding the Franchise
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Pyra and Mythra Will Be Available Today
Pyra and Mythra will arrive alongside the Cloud Sea of Alrest stage and will be available as part of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2 for $29.99 USD or separately for $5.99 USD. While Pyra and Mythra are technically one fighter in the selection screen, players are able to alternate between them at will during battle. Pyra is a much more powerful fighter, while Mythra excels in speed. By switching at opportune times, players will be able to take advantage of each of their strengths and keep their opponents guessing. While Pyra and Mythra were chosen over Rex for DLC Fighters, he does make an appearance in both of their Final Smash attacks - Burning Sword for Pyra and Sacred Arrow for Mythra. Pyra's attack is meant for KOs while Mythra's is for damage. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/super-smash-bros-ultimate-pyra-and-mythra-dlc-character-announcement-trailer"] The new stage, Cloud Sea of Alrest, is based on one of the most iconic settings in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and is set on the back of Azurda, a massive creature that swims through the Sea of Clouds. As the battle rages on, familiar characters and sights from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will make an appearance. You may also be wondering what Kirby will look like once he absorbs the abilities of Pyra and Mythra. Luckily, Nintendo Versus has you covered.Mr. Sakurai Presents “Pyra/Mythra”. #SmashBrosUltimate https://t.co/GAP469SIvI
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 4, 2021
Also arriving today are new paid Mii Fighter costumes, including Arthur's Armor and Helm from Ghosts 'N Goblins and Rathaloas Armor and Helm and the Hunter Armor and Helm from the Monster Hunter Series.
Pyra and Mythra arrive after Final Fantasy VII's Sephiroth joined the roster of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. As previously mentioned, that leaves two fighters left to be announced for the Fighters Pass Vol. 2.
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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.WandaVision’s Stan Lee Easter Egg Has Been Confirmed
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"We were very careful about the breadcrumbs that we left, because it is a mystery and a puzzle box," he continued. "You want to make sure that all the pieces of evidence add up. And then there are fun little easter eggs on the side - many of which people have found already, if not all of them, and then analyzed. We were trying to build this story, and make sure that we were putting out all the little pieces that would eventually add up to complete the puzzle."
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Various Easter eggs and references to Marvel's storied history have been scattered throughout all eight episodes of the MCU sitcom so far, with WandaVision's second post-credits scene in Episode 8, "Previously On," showing SWORD Director Tyler Hayward activating a copy of Vision, one who looks just like our favorite Synthezoid but for one key difference - he's all white.
White Vision appeared in the comics as a reconstructed version of the android character, with his white costume dating back to a 1989 storyline called Avengers West Coast: Vision Quest. Across these pages, Hank Pym attempted to put Vision's dismantled body back together but ultimately failed to restore his artificial mind, resulting in Vision being reborn with no memories or latent humanity.
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It remains to be seen whether White Vision will be going head-to-head with Wanda's Vision in the season finale of the Disney+ series or whether he could, in fact, help to bring O.G. Vision back to life by assisting him through Westview's Hex barrier. All will be revealed in WandaVision's ninth and final episode, which will be arriving on Disney+ on March 5, 2021 with a "satisfying and also surprising" conclusion.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.WandaVision Parody Sees Jimmy Fallon and Elizabeth Olsen Travel Through Time
The mock interview opens in the 1950s-era with a black-and-white segment that sees Fallon welcoming Olsen to the show, as part of the press tour for her fictitious new movie "The Boxcar Gals and the Fellas From Tulum." The show then shifts through several decades, mimicking the sitcom-surfing concept that debuted in the Disney+ show, and ends with a major twist that we should have seen coming all along. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/03/wandavision-director-reveals-secrets-of-scarlet-witchs-origin"] The season finale of WandaVision is slotted into the Disney+ listings for March 5, 2021, one week after Episode 8 of the MCU sitcom, "Previously On," saw Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) take Wanda on a trip down memory lane, forcing her to revisit some of her most traumatic moments. The episode left us with five theories and three lingering questions, which we hope to have some light shed on this week. However, if the answers don't arrive in the next episode, we might discover more in Marvel Studios' brand new documentary series, Assembled, which is set to start streaming exclusively on Disney+ from March. The show will take viewers "behind-the-scenes of the shows and movies of the MCU, following the filmmakers, cast and crew, and Marvel heroes every step of the way." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=wandavision-all-the-marvel-and-tv-easter-eggs-in-every-episode&captions=true"] The first episode will pull back the curtain on WandaVision, offering fans fresh insight into the production's concept and sitcom influences, filmmaking methods, and the "challenges and ultimate rewards" of performing an entire episode in front of a live studio audience, with exclusive commentaries from Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximoff) and Paul Bettany (Vision), plus other MCU stars. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.Stepping into a new reality on @FallonTonight #FallonVision #ElizabethOlsen @wandavision pic.twitter.com/jKxH4YMUNn
— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) March 4, 2021
