Netflix Got Hans Zimmer to Rework Its ‘Ta-Dum’ Sound for Theaters
Netflix commissioned famed composer Hans Zimmer to create a longer, cinematic version of the streaming platform's iconic sonic logo for movie theaters.
As revealed in an episode of the Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast, the company enlisted Zimmer, the legendary composer behind the scores for Gladiator, Inception, Dunkirk, and countless other movies, to create an extended version of its sound ident for any movies that make the awards-qualifying push into theaters, such as Roma, Marriage Story, and The Irishman.
Siqi Chen shared Zimmer's 16-second version of the intro on Twitter. The longer logo presentation builds upon the "call-and-response" sound of the original, shorter version of the Netflix ident by raising the tension and then releasing it. However, the expanded version swells to an orchestral peak before it reaches the widely-recognized "ta-dum," which very nearly included the sound of a bleating goat. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/01/new-to-netflix-for-august-2020"] Netflix's goat-free "ta-dum" quickly became one of the most iconic sonic logos of our generation. The ident prefaces all of the streamer's original content, which they spend enormous amounts of money on in a bid to stay ahead of competitors in the crowded streaming landscape. In fact, it was projected that Netflix would be spending $17.3 billion on new content in 2020, up from $15.3 billion last year. To get a better sense of what Netflix is getting in exchange for its expenditure, check out everything that is new to Netflix this month to fill up your watchlist, take a look at our rundown of the biggest shows coming to streaming in the second half of the year, and discover more about the very best original movies on the streaming service to listen to that classic "ta-dum" sound all over again. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-netflix-original-movies-and-tv-shows&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.The Netflix "ta-dum" soundmark is one of the all time greats, but doesn't work as well in a theater because it's only 3 seconds long.
So Netflix commissioned Hans Zimmer to extend it for theaters and ... it's ... so ... good.pic.twitter.com/RGw26vCAGY — Siqi Chen (@blader) August 9, 2020
Zelda: Skyward Sword Switch Port Listing Found On Amazon
A listing suggesting the existence of a Nintendo Switch port for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has been found online.
As noted by Twitter user Wario64, the listing appeared briefly on Amazon UK before being promptly taken down. You can still follow the link to the listing, which now leads to a dead page, though you can see the "Legend-Zelda-Skyward-Sword-Switch" tags in the URL.
While this leak doesn't formally confirm anything, it does suggest that we could see a Nintendo Switch port of Skyward Sword in future. It wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility, considering that HD remakes of Twilight Princess and Wind Waker were brought to the Wii U.
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However, a port for Skyward Sword would potentially require a great deal more work than those previous games, given the game's reliance on motion controls - that would either require a full rework, or a stipulation that Joy-Cons must be used to play (meaning many Switch Lite owners would be unable to play).
Back in 2016, The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma claimed that a Skyward Sword HD remake was "definitely possible," noting that Breath of the Wild was an "evolved or expanded version" of the 2011 Wii game. Later in 2018, Aonuma teased the port at a Zelda concert in Osaka, but Nintendo later clarified their position on the port, telling Eurogamer "at this time we have no plans to release The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on Nintendo Switch."
We reviewed The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword back when it launched in November of 2011, scoring it a 10/10 and calling the game a "masterpiece." You can also check out some other Wii/ Wii U ports that we think should make the jump to the Nintendo Switch.
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Zelda: Skyward Sword Switch Port Listing Found On Amazon
A listing suggesting the existence of a Nintendo Switch port for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has been found online.
As noted by Twitter user Wario64, the listing appeared briefly on Amazon UK before being promptly taken down. You can still follow the link to the listing, which now leads to a dead page, though you can see the "Legend-Zelda-Skyward-Sword-Switch" tags in the URL.
While this leak doesn't formally confirm anything, it does suggest that we could see a Nintendo Switch port of Skyward Sword in future. It wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility, considering that HD remakes of Twilight Princess and Wind Waker were brought to the Wii U.
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However, a port for Skyward Sword would potentially require a great deal more work than those previous games, given the game's reliance on motion controls - that would either require a full rework, or a stipulation that Joy-Cons must be used to play (meaning many Switch Lite owners would be unable to play).
Back in 2016, The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma claimed that a Skyward Sword HD remake was "definitely possible," noting that Breath of the Wild was an "evolved or expanded version" of the 2011 Wii game. Later in 2018, Aonuma teased the port at a Zelda concert in Osaka, but Nintendo later clarified their position on the port, telling Eurogamer "at this time we have no plans to release The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on Nintendo Switch."
We reviewed The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword back when it launched in November of 2011, scoring it a 10/10 and calling the game a "masterpiece." You can also check out some other Wii/ Wii U ports that we think should make the jump to the Nintendo Switch.
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Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Demo Datamine Suggests Unexpected Celebrity Cameo
Datamined files from the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 demo seen to confirm that an unexpected celebrity will make an appearance in the final game.
Potential spoilers for a secret character follow!
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Posted on Reddit images of the character Officer Dick have been found in the game files, with the face model now seemingly based on Jack Black.
Officer Dick appeared in the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games and later in the 2012 HD remake as a secret skater, suggesting Jack Black may be unlockable in the remake when certain criteria have been fulfilled.
Jack Black's involvement with the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater remake has previously been teased on Jack Black's YouTube channel, Jablinski Games. Black also made a surprise appearance in a video for the skateboarding YouTube channel The Berrics, which involved Tony Hawk interviewing "The Original THPS Cast," suggesting he was involved in the remake in some capacity.
This leaked image seems to confirm that he will be featured in the game in some capacity when it launches on September 4, 2020, for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
It was revealed last week that the game will modify the name of the "Mute" grab skate trick in honour of its original creator. If you picked up the demo to train up before release, check out our trick list to get the most out of your two minutes with The Birdman.
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Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.
Jack Black's involvement with the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater remake has previously been teased on Jack Black's YouTube channel, Jablinski Games. Black also made a surprise appearance in a video for the skateboarding YouTube channel The Berrics, which involved Tony Hawk interviewing "The Original THPS Cast," suggesting he was involved in the remake in some capacity.
This leaked image seems to confirm that he will be featured in the game in some capacity when it launches on September 4, 2020, for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
It was revealed last week that the game will modify the name of the "Mute" grab skate trick in honour of its original creator. If you picked up the demo to train up before release, check out our trick list to get the most out of your two minutes with The Birdman.
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Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Demo Datamine Suggests Unexpected Celebrity Cameo
Datamined files from the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 demo seen to confirm that an unexpected celebrity will make an appearance in the final game.
Potential spoilers for a secret character follow!
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Posted on Reddit images of the character Officer Dick have been found in the game files, with the face model now seemingly based on Jack Black.
Officer Dick appeared in the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games and later in the 2012 HD remake as a secret skater, suggesting Jack Black may be unlockable in the remake when certain criteria have been fulfilled.
Jack Black's involvement with the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater remake has previously been teased on Jack Black's YouTube channel, Jablinski Games. Black also made a surprise appearance in a video for the skateboarding YouTube channel The Berrics, which involved Tony Hawk interviewing "The Original THPS Cast," suggesting he was involved in the remake in some capacity.
This leaked image seems to confirm that he will be featured in the game in some capacity when it launches on September 4, 2020, for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
It was revealed last week that the game will modify the name of the "Mute" grab skate trick in honour of its original creator. If you picked up the demo to train up before release, check out our trick list to get the most out of your two minutes with The Birdman.
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Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.
Jack Black's involvement with the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater remake has previously been teased on Jack Black's YouTube channel, Jablinski Games. Black also made a surprise appearance in a video for the skateboarding YouTube channel The Berrics, which involved Tony Hawk interviewing "The Original THPS Cast," suggesting he was involved in the remake in some capacity.
This leaked image seems to confirm that he will be featured in the game in some capacity when it launches on September 4, 2020, for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
It was revealed last week that the game will modify the name of the "Mute" grab skate trick in honour of its original creator. If you picked up the demo to train up before release, check out our trick list to get the most out of your two minutes with The Birdman.
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Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.Apex Legends Season 6 Features Map Changes and a New Legend Named Rampart
Apex Legends Season 6 - Boosted will begin on August 18, 2020, and it will feature changes to the map, a new crafting system, and a new Legend named Rampart.
World's Edge Changes
Apex Legends' map, World's Edge, will be getting some brand new updates in season 6 that will change up many locations and inject some "newness" into the game. The first of these changes takes place west of The Dome in the previously unoccupied lava field. Hammond Industries has installed a Launch Site, complete with a towering rocket. It also offers a new rotation opportunity with a passageway that was constructed through the cliffside heading to the east side of The Tree. The Drill Site has been replaced with Countdown, which is another "large Hammond facility with a mysterious purpose." Rising Blast Walls have also been added to this new area, as well as Launch Site and Staging, and can be activated by panels. These will create defensible platforms and will fortify "the position of whichever team was lucky enough to control it first." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/14/apex-legends-season-6-boosted-gameplay-trailer"] Additionally, the train in Apex Legends has stopped and has been dismantled and scattered around the tracks of World's Edge. This offers more rotational options, defensive positions, and loot opportunities.Crafting
Crafting is new for Apex Legends' sixth season and allows players to gather materials around the map to "build something better!" We get a glimpse of crafting in the season six gameplay trailer, and it shows a new Replicator appearing on the map that will allow players to improve their weapons, ammo, armor, healing items, attachments, knockdown shields, and mobile respawn beacons. There are also words above each of the above items, although it isn't fully clear what Permanent, Daily, Weekly, or Weapon Fit truly mean in this context. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/11/apex-legends-official-stories-from-the-outlands-the-endorsement-cinematic"]Rampart, the Newest Legend
Rampart will be the newest Legend joining Apex Legends in season 6, and she is "an expert modder who made her name in underground fight clubs, [who] talks big and has the ballistics to back it up." Her real name is Ramya Parekh and she is "a blue-collar, private business owner who just needs a big gun and a backpack full of scrap metal to get by in the dangerous, wild west world of the Outlands." Her Tactical Ability is Amped Cover and it allows her to "build a crouch-cover wall, which deploys a full-cover amped wall that blocks incoming shots and amps outgoing shots" [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/apex-legends-season-6-official-boosted-launch-trailer"] Rampart's Passive Ability is Modded Loader, and it gives her increased magazine capacity and faster reloads when using LMGs and the Minigun." Speaking of miniguns, Rampart's Ultimate Ability is the Emplaced Minigun "Shiela." This weapon can be placed on the ground for anyone to use and has a high ammo capacity. Be careful though, as it also has long reload times. Season 6 will bring much more besides these changes, including a new energy SMG that "packs a punch," and a Boosted Battle Pass with "over 100 exclusive items including Legendary skins, Apex Packs, new Holo-Sprays, and more!" [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=apex-legends-lost-treasures-collection-screenshots&captions=true"] [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.Apex Legends Season 6 Features Map Changes and a New Legend Named Rampart
Apex Legends Season 6 - Boosted will begin on August 18, 2020, and it will feature changes to the map, a new crafting system, and a new Legend named Rampart.
World's Edge Changes
Apex Legends' map, World's Edge, will be getting some brand new updates in season 6 that will change up many locations and inject some "newness" into the game. The first of these changes takes place west of The Dome in the previously unoccupied lava field. Hammond Industries has installed a Launch Site, complete with a towering rocket. It also offers a new rotation opportunity with a passageway that was constructed through the cliffside heading to the east side of The Tree. The Drill Site has been replaced with Countdown, which is another "large Hammond facility with a mysterious purpose." Rising Blast Walls have also been added to this new area, as well as Launch Site and Staging, and can be activated by panels. These will create defensible platforms and will fortify "the position of whichever team was lucky enough to control it first." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/14/apex-legends-season-6-boosted-gameplay-trailer"] Additionally, the train in Apex Legends has stopped and has been dismantled and scattered around the tracks of World's Edge. This offers more rotational options, defensive positions, and loot opportunities.Crafting
Crafting is new for Apex Legends' sixth season and allows players to gather materials around the map to "build something better!" We get a glimpse of crafting in the season six gameplay trailer, and it shows a new Replicator appearing on the map that will allow players to improve their weapons, ammo, armor, healing items, attachments, knockdown shields, and mobile respawn beacons. There are also words above each of the above items, although it isn't fully clear what Permanent, Daily, Weekly, or Weapon Fit truly mean in this context. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/11/apex-legends-official-stories-from-the-outlands-the-endorsement-cinematic"]Rampart, the Newest Legend
Rampart will be the newest Legend joining Apex Legends in season 6, and she is "an expert modder who made her name in underground fight clubs, [who] talks big and has the ballistics to back it up." Her real name is Ramya Parekh and she is "a blue-collar, private business owner who just needs a big gun and a backpack full of scrap metal to get by in the dangerous, wild west world of the Outlands." Her Tactical Ability is Amped Cover and it allows her to "build a crouch-cover wall, which deploys a full-cover amped wall that blocks incoming shots and amps outgoing shots" [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/apex-legends-season-6-official-boosted-launch-trailer"] Rampart's Passive Ability is Modded Loader, and it gives her increased magazine capacity and faster reloads when using LMGs and the Minigun." Speaking of miniguns, Rampart's Ultimate Ability is the Emplaced Minigun "Shiela." This weapon can be placed on the ground for anyone to use and has a high ammo capacity. Be careful though, as it also has long reload times. Season 6 will bring much more besides these changes, including a new energy SMG that "packs a punch," and a Boosted Battle Pass with "over 100 exclusive items including Legendary skins, Apex Packs, new Holo-Sprays, and more!" [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=apex-legends-lost-treasures-collection-screenshots&captions=true"] [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.Dead By Daylight Review (2020) – No Fear Without Hope
After a rough launch in 2016 and many years of updates, Dead by Daylight has evolved into one of the best horror games you can play today. When everything works there's literally no game like it--where else can you play as iconic film and TV characters like Ash Williams or Nancy Wheeler as you run away from villains like Ghost Face, Freddy Krueger, or Michael Myers? The premise might seem silly, but Dead by Daylight turns it into one of the most thrilling multiplayer experiences around, pitting one terrifying Killer against four hapless Survivors as they scramble to escape the map alive.
As the Killer, your job is to sacrifice the four Survivors to the Entity, the malevolent god in charge of the nonstop forced competition that is each "trial" in the game. And while you're outnumbered, the odds are heavily lopsided in your favour. You move faster, you have access to more immediate information, and, most importantly, you're the only one capable of dealing any damage. The Survivors can't do anything to harm you--at best, they can slow you down--while you're equipped with a wide array of offensive abilities.
With twenty different Killers to choose from (so far), there's no shortage of entertaining and diverse playstyles. The Hillbilly charges around the map with his chainsaw, the revving of the limb-lopping tool acting as a terrifying warning of what's to come. The Trapper discreetly leaves bear traps on the ground, catching any Survivors who aren't watching where they're going in a crippling vice of metal teeth. Silent Hill's Pyramid Head leaves a trail of horrible barbed wire anywhere he drags his giant blade, and he can send anyone who steps in it to his own special sacrifice areas.
Continue Reading at GameSpotDead By Daylight Review (2020) – No Fear Without Hope
After a rough launch in 2016 and many years of updates, Dead by Daylight has evolved into one of the best horror games you can play today. When everything works there's literally no game like it--where else can you play as iconic film and TV characters like Ash Williams or Nancy Wheeler as you run away from villains like Ghost Face, Freddy Krueger, or Michael Myers? The premise might seem silly, but Dead by Daylight turns it into one of the most thrilling multiplayer experiences around, pitting one terrifying Killer against four hapless Survivors as they scramble to escape the map alive.
As the Killer, your job is to sacrifice the four Survivors to the Entity, the malevolent god in charge of the nonstop forced competition that is each "trial" in the game. And while you're outnumbered, the odds are heavily lopsided in your favour. You move faster, you have access to more immediate information, and, most importantly, you're the only one capable of dealing any damage. The Survivors can't do anything to harm you--at best, they can slow you down--while you're equipped with a wide array of offensive abilities.
With twenty different Killers to choose from (so far), there's no shortage of entertaining and diverse playstyles. The Hillbilly charges around the map with his chainsaw, the revving of the limb-lopping tool acting as a terrifying warning of what's to come. The Trapper discreetly leaves bear traps on the ground, catching any Survivors who aren't watching where they're going in a crippling vice of metal teeth. Silent Hill's Pyramid Head leaves a trail of horrible barbed wire anywhere he drags his giant blade, and he can send anyone who steps in it to his own special sacrifice areas.
Continue Reading at GameSpotMaster Roshi Coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ in September 2020
Master Roshi will be joining Dragon Ball FighterZ this September, as "it's time for the old turtle hermit to show you how martial art battles are won."
Master Roshi is the third character in the FighterZ Pass 3, and he follows both Kefla and Goku Ultra Instinct. You can see Master Roshi in action below.
While the video is short, it does give us a glimpse of Master Roshi in action, complete with his Evil Containment Wave attack and his iconic silliness. Master Roshi is the 41st character in Dragon Ball FighterZ, and there are still two more unknown characters left in the FighterZ Pass 3. Dragon Ball FighterZ was released in 2016, and the support has been great for this title that celebrates the world of Dragon Ball. In our review of Dragon Ball FighterZ, we said, "between the accessible auto combos, homing attacks, and simplified command inputs, Dragon Ball FighterZ is an inviting gateway into the world of fighting games for newcomers — whether you’re a Dragon Ball fan or not." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/18/dragon-ball-fighterz-ultra-instinct-goku-launch-trailer"] For more on Dragon Ball, check out our look at the long, strange history of Dragon Ball Z and nine unforgettable Dragon Ball Z moments. [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.Master Roshi arrives to #DRAGONBALLFighterZ this September as DLC 3 for FighterZ Pass 3!
It's time for the old turtle hermit to show you how martial art battles are won. https://t.co/LD5kGcJSLn pic.twitter.com/ADLM2RqMqu — Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) August 16, 2020