Leaked skins from Marvel's Avengers have surfaced on Reddit, seemingly tied to promotional collaborations with Verizon, Intel and Virgin Media. Posted to Reddit by user smoove4254, the first set of skins boast a red and white colourway, with the header tags found suggesting they could be linked to Verizon in the US and Virgin Media in the UK, who both follow a similar colour scheme. The second set of skins are more nostalgic in nature, with Thor sporting an old-school fighting helmet and Iron Man donning a weathered set of armour. According to the user, this set may be part of an upcoming collaboration with technology company Intel. In a report from ComputerBase, leaked product images were found suggesting that an upcoming series of 'KA' model Intel processors will feature a collaboration with Crystal Dynamics' Avengers game, which may well be where these skins stem from. Exclusive elements have become a point of controversy in the lead up to Marvel's Avengers' launch. Most notably, Spider-Man will be an exclusive hero in PlayStation versions of the game, alongside other cosmetics and challenges. We've called that move good for PlayStation, but bad for players. It remains to be seen whether more exclusive elements will appear, but it seems increasingly likely. In other Marvel's Avengers news, check out our 44 helpful tips and tricks for the game's beta program, which is rolling out over the coming weekends. If you're stuck wondering which superhero you should main when you get access, check out our character skill guides to find out which of earth's mightiest heroes best suits your style. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

Xbox Series S, Microsoft's rumored second, cheaper next-gen Xbox, may have been confirmed by a controller packaging leak. The Verge obtained photos of Xbox's next-gen controllers, and the packaging mentions both the confirmed Xbox Series X and the unconfirmed Xbox Series S, which has had a supposed codename in Project Lockhart for quite some time. Twitter user @zakk_exe was able to purchase this new controller on a resale site, and The Verge has verified it is a genuine next-gen controller. At the end of last month, an alleged image of this white Xbox Series X/S controller appeared online, and it's important to note that Microsoft has yet to unveil either a white next-gen console or controller. A recent report suggested that this Xbox Series S reveal would be taking place in August 2020, so news shouldn't be too far away. Xbox Series X, and presumably Xbox Series S, will be released during Holiday 2020, yet we have yet to learn of any release date or price. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/23/halo-infinite-9-minutes-of-campaign-gameplay"] However, Microsoft did feature a bunch of its first-party game in a recent Xbox Games Showcase, and gave fans a new look at Halo Infinite, Fable, Forza Motorsport, Avowed, 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.

A teenage boy secretly spent $19,870.94 on Twitch donations in just 17 days by using her debit card. Luckily, she was able to recover mostly all of it. As reported by Dot Esports, the donations, which wiped out "years of savings" for the mother, were made to such streamers as Tfue, Gorb, Ewokttv, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert, and Miami Heat's Meyers Leonard. The mother, who chose to remain anonymous, claimed she had a tough time getting in touch with Twitch and "hitting a brick wall" with them was "the most frustrating thing of all." She said no one would respond and there was no way to get in touch with anyone at the streaming company. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/fortnite-the-joy-ride-update-trailer"] She tried filling out an online help form with Twitch, sending registered mail to Twitch CEO Emmett Shear and Amazon's legal team, and more, but had no luck getting any response. Fortunately, she got a tip from a now-deleted Reddit post that she should contact Xsolla, the paying service company that's partnered with Twitch. She used the company's online chat feature and was able to get a refund on the condition that the account it "permanently blocked to prevent future unauthorized charges." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ninja-career-highlights&captions=true"] The mother claims the son is "remorseful" and is going to counseling. He is also limited to only one hour of monitored daily playtime "with the stipulation that he must do positive activities throughout the day, get exercise, and interact with the family in a positive manner.” Hopefully this will be of some help or a tale of caution for those who ever find themselves in a similar situation. [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.

Christopher Eccleston, as the Ninth Doctor, helped usher in a new era of Doctor Who, though his tenure would be short-lived as the actor would leave the series after only one season of 13 episodes due to a breakdown in his relationship with then-showrunner Russell T Davies. Eccleston also famously turned down the chance to reprise the role on several occasions over the years, including an appearance on the 50th Anniversary show. Now it's been announced that Eccleston will return to the role of the Ninth Doctor after fifteen years, for a new Ninth Doctor audio series from BBC Studios and Big Finish. The series will feature twelve full-cast audio adventures, due to be released across four box sets, starting with volume one in May 2021. “After 15 years it will be exciting to revisit the Ninth Doctor’s world," Eccleston said in a release, "bringing back to life a character I love playing.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-25-most-essential-doctor-who-episodes&captions=true"] Big Finish’s Chairman, Jason Haigh-Ellery said: “I first talked to Christopher about returning to the role of the Doctor at the Gallifrey One convention in February this year. Christopher said he was enjoying meeting the fans and was pleased that his Doctor was remembered so fondly. He indicated he would be open to discussing a project with Big Finish." “And then the pandemic happened and time moved both quickly and very slowly. Over recent months, ideas have been exchanged and discussions had. I am so pleased that Christopher has decided to return to the role with us – and I'm excited to welcome him to the Big Finish family as we discover the new adventures of the Ninth Doctor.” The four volumes in Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures will be released as a 4-disc collector’s edition box set or download containing three brand-new full cast audio adventures, plus a selection of behind-the-scenes extras. Pre-ordering is available now. Other details, including additional guest cast, are not known at this time. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/24/doctor-who-virtual-panel-w-david-tennant-matt-smith-and-jodie-whittaker"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Street Fighter producer and Capcom developer Yoshinori Ono has announced that he will be resigning from the company he's worked with for almost 30 years this summer. Ono took to Twitter to explain his decision, and he began by bringing up the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic have brought upon the world and how it has impacted the Capcom Pro Tour and its format for 2020. He then moved on to talk about his departure, and described how much Street Fighter, and its community, have meant to him. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/08/02/street-fighter-producer-yoshinori-ono-explains-his-blanka-obsession"] "I've been with the Street Fighter brand for a long time, experiencing good times, bad times, and even non-existent times," Ono said. "My heart is filled with appreciation to those players who've been giving warm and kind support on the brand especially little over the past decade or so as all the activities on the Street Fighter brand regained sunshine and grew its liveliness." "And now, after serving almost 30 years at Capcom, I am leaving the company in this summer. This means that I will resign my position as the brand manager for Capcom's various titles including Street Fighter. " "Capcom staff in the new generation will continue taking care of the Street Fighter brand and leading the World Warriors. And, I do believe that they will continue making Street Fighter extraordinary. I will look forward to seeing the new Street Fighter brand and how it's going to be expanded, as just one of the regular gamers next time around." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="legacyId=20103840&captions=true"] Ono began his career at Capcom working on Mega Man: Battle & Chase for the original PlayStation as a music composer before he went to work on Street Fighter Alpha 3 as a sound manager. He would go on to help with many games, including Devil May Cry, Onimusha, Resident Evil: Outbreak, and more. He quickly became a fan favorite around his work on Street Fighter IV and Street Fighter V, as he would appear at many fan events and tournaments with a smile and wonderful energy. You can read Ono's full statement here. [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 way production for both Christopher Nolan's Tenet and Matt Reeves' The Batman lined up, actor Robert Pattinson actually had to make up a story to get time away from the Tenet set so that he could go screen test for the role of Batman. Something which he tried to keep secret from Nolan. While chatting with The Irish Times, Pattinson admitted that his sneakiness didn't work and that Nolan, who was no stranger to the Caped Crusader, immediately figured it out. "It’s funny because Chris is so secretive about everything to do with his movies,” Pattinson said. “And then I had to be really secretive about Batman stuff. So I had to lie to Chris about having to go for a screen test – I said I had a family emergency. And as soon as I said ‘it’s a family emergency’ he said: ‘You’re doing the Batman audition, aren’t you?'” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-robert-pattinson-movies-batman-fans-need-to-see&captions=true"] The Batman, which paused production due to COVID-19 last March, was one of several films that got cleared to resume shooting soon. A few weeks ago, it was announced that Warner Bros. had ordered a TV spinoff to The Batman - a prequel series focused on the members of the Gotham City Police Department that will be exclusive to HBO Max. Dave Bautista tried his best to win the role of Bane in the film, but he wound up not getting the gig. The Batman will be a part of DC's FanDome event on August 22. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/07/dc-fandome-2020-talent-announcement"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

During a virtual Wizard World panel last Friday, X-Men: The Animated Series producer and director Larry Houston addressed the lingering rumors of there being a possible decades-later revival of the series on the horizon. "We've had talks [with Disney], but that's about it," Houston shared. "We've made conversation and it's up to them to make the decision, but we've let them know that we're all available for whatever they want to do in the future." Houston, who is retired at the moment, added that he would love to return "if we could do a special, a one-off episode, or a five-part episode. Whatever they wanted to do if we had all the original team. That's what I would come out of retirement for." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/11/04/x-men-the-animated-series-ruled-nuff-said"] X-Men: The Animated Series is arguably the most beloved version of the X-Men on TV. As a FOX Kids animated series, it had a successful five-season run from '92 to '97 and featured a core team similar to that of the '90s comics: Wolverine, Gambit, Beast, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Rogue, and Jubilee, in the uniforms that fan favorite artist Jim Lee created for them. Last year, Marvel was sued over the show's theme song, for copyright infringement due to the song’s similarities to the theme of a Hungarian cop show from the ‘80s called Linda. All five seasons of X-Men: The Animated Series can be viewed on Disney+. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-history-of-the-x-men-on-tv&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

A new statement from WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar could suggest that the Warner Bros. Interactive gaming division, which includes studios like NetherRealm, Avalanche, and Rocksteady, may not be sold, for now. Kilar sent out a WarnerMedia organization update on Friday, August 7, and he gave extensive updates as to the future plans of the company, as well as to who will be leading certain divisions. In the letter, he mentioned that "Warner Bros. Interactive remains part of the Studios and Networks group." Furthermore, speaking to Deadline, Kilar also stated that, "we have a very strong interactive team of about 2,000 software developers that tell interactive stories; the opportunity to go global with that is very, very big as well." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/13/att-looking-to-sell-wb-interactive-includes-studios-like-rocksteady-and-netherrealm"] It's important to remember that this could change at any time and this could just be Kilar talking up the gaming division to make it look good to potential suitors, but it could also be taken as WarnerMedia valuing what its gaming division can bring to the company in the future. Warner Bros. Interactive and its fans have a lot to look forward to in the near future, as Rocksteady has begun teasing the big reveal of its Suicide Squad game that will take place at DC FanDome on August 22, 2020. Additionally, there are reports that Warner Bros. Games Montreal's next Batman game will also be shown at DC FanDome, and that it will feature the Court of Owls. WB Games Montreal has also been slowly teasing their new game, but no official announcement has happened as of yet. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-batman-video-game-review&captions=true"] Alongside these new DC games, a Harry Potter RPG is also reportedly in the works. If the sale were to go through, a potential buyer would not own characters like Batman or Harry Potter, but they would be able to negotiate licensing deals so the studio's could continue to develop games based off the beloved IP. Some potential interested parties include Microsoft, EA, Activision, and Take-Two. [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.

Director Zack Snyder took to VERO today and revealed a new design for Darkseid's herald Steppenwolf, the villain from Justice League played by Game of Thrones' Ciarán Hinds. Snyder shared the new upgraded Steppenwolf, who will appear in the Snyder Cut of Justice League, with the comment: "Just working today pulled this out of the editorial sorry he’s Low resolution but I’ve seen him in all his hi-Rez glory and he’s a thing to behold  quick question... how many f@*ks do you think he gives ???" Here's the Steppenwolf image that Snyder posted! Looking for a full explainer on this vicious villain and what he means to the Justice League in the comics? Here's everything you need to know about Steppenwolf! Originally, Steppenwolf was meant to be a part of David Ayer's Suicide Squad, as the movie's villain, Enchantress, was supposed to be under the control of a Mother Box and Steppenwolf was to be prepping an invasion with a boom tube. Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League is coming to HBO Max in 2021, and will be a big part of DC FanDome on August 22 along with the cast and creators of The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984, and more. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/07/dc-fandome-2020-talent-announcement"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Remedy Entertainment has confirmed it is working on a future game that takes place in the same universe as Control and Alan Wake. Remedy announced the news on alongside the newest trailer for Control's latest expansion, AWE, which features a crossover of these two properties in the form of the Federal Bureau of Control investigating what took place in 2010 in Alan Wake. It is the first "official Remedy Connected Universe crossover event," but it will not be the last, and is only a "humble beginning." Remedy gave no further details on if the game will be a Control or Alan Wake game, or something else entirely, and only teased that they will be connected in some form. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/06/control-awe-expansion-2-trailer-state-of-play-2020"] Control's AWE expansion will be released on August 27, 2020, and brand-new footage was revealed at Sony's latest State of Play. Alan Wake was referenced a few times during Control, but this new story will bring Wake much more into focus. Earlier this year, Epic Games confirmed it would be publishing Remedy's next two games, one of which is a "AAA multi-platform game already in pre-production", and the other that is "a new smaller-scale project set in the same franchise." This news further confirms one or both of these games will be part of this Remedy Connected Universe. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=control-awe-dlc-screenshot&captions=true"] Control was awarded IGN's Game of the Year in 2019, and in our review, we said "Control is set in an engrossingly weird paranormal world that I couldn’t help but explore. Jesse’s versatile psychic skills and main weapon make for thrilling ranged combat. And thanks to a strong supporting cast, a well-written script, and plenty of intriguing breadcrumb trails, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my adventure through the shifting rooms of Oldest House." [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.