UPDATE: Devil May Cry 3 on Switch Has Exclusive Style Change System

UPDATE: Capcom has now detailed the first of the exclusive features coming to the Nintendo Switch version of Devil May Cry 3.

First up is the new "Free Style" mode. This improves upon the original game's Style System, so that instead of choosing your fighting style before a mission or at a mid-mission Divinity Statue, you can switch on the fly like in Devil May Cry 5. Each of the four fighting styles are tied to a d-pad button, so you just hit one of the buttons to instantly switch to a new style.

"Press UP for Trickster, DOWN for Royal Guard, LEFT for Gunslinger and RIGHT for Swordmaster," Capcom explains. "For the special styles unlocked later in the game, it’ll require a quick double-tap of specific buttons. For Doppelganger, double-tap LEFT, and for Quicksilver, double-tap RIGHT."

The other change Capcom has revealed for now is that you'll be able to upgrade multiple fighting styles at once, whereas in the original DMC 3 you had to do one at a time.

Capcom will be revealing the other two changes that have been made to the Switch version of Devil May Cry 3 on January 30 and February 13.

Our original report follows.

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The Nintendo Switch version of Devil May Cry 3 will have a new Style Change system.

This is what Capcom states over on the official Devil May Cry 3 website. Most revealing is a screenshot which shows a new UI feature in the top-left that displays which fighting style is currently selected.

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This wasn't the case in the original version of Devil May Cry 3 as you chose the fighting style before you went into a mission. This addition to the UI matches up to how Devil May Cry 4 and Devil May Cry 5 handled switching styles on the fly.

So, for example, in the original Devil May Cry 3 you chose Swordmaster before a mission then had to stick with it. But this new UI in the Switch version suggests that you'll be able to change between Swordmaster, Gunslinger, and the other fighting styles at the press of a button - even in mid-combo.

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This changes up how the combat works in the game significantly as the fighting styles have certain moves attached to them. Plus, you can level up the different styles and tailor them to your preferred fighting style.

If this is how the Style Change system works in the Switch version of Devil May Cry 3 then it's a feature that's exclusive to Nintendo's platform.

Devil May Cry 3 is due out for Nintendo Switch as a digital download only on February 20, 2020. It’ll feature the Special Edition features that let you play as Dante’s brother, Vergil.

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If you haven’t checked out the latest game in the series, our Devil May Cry 5 review will put you on track, as we said its “combat is the strongest the series has seen to date.”

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Chris Rock Says His Saw Movie Has Humor But ‘It’s Not Scary Movie’

The upcoming Chris Rock-produced Saw spin-off will be a horror film with a "sprinkling of humor here and there," but will not go to a Scary Movie-level of comedy. IGN's David Griffin asked Rock at a recent Television Critics Association press event why he wanted to get involved in the Saw franchise. He responded by saying that he thinks even a couple jokes can make a huge difference in a TV show or film.
"A lot of times I go to a movie or I watch a TV show and I go, ‘Wow, you know, two jokes would have made a big difference in that.’" Rock explained. "I love Saw, but I was like ‘wow, it has almost no humor at all.’ So, it seemed like a good place…good fertile ground…by the way, the new Saw, I’ve seen like a rough cut. It’s still Saw…it’s bloody, it’s gory, but there’s like a sprinkling of humor here and there. We’re not revamping it, it’s not Scary Movie, it’s Saw."
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/10/25/saws-complicated-story-in-5-minutes-sort-of"] Rock was obviously referencing the 2000 comedy Scary Movie starring Shawn and Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall that was a parody of such horror films as Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. This untitled Saw spin-off is set to be released in theaters on May 15, 2020, and will be the first new Saw entry since 2017's Jigsaw. Rock will also star in the film as a police detective investigating crimes most likely tied to the Jigsaw Killer and Samuel L. Jackson will be playing his father. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=59-movies-to-geek-out-over-in-2020&captions=true"] We think the "curiosity factor alone" of this new Saw film will make it a success at the box office with a potential franchise record debut and domestic take. Fans of Chris Rock's work won't have to wait until May to see him in action, however, as he will also be starring in the fourth season of Fargo which premieres on April 19, 2020. [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 who can't wait and is so excited he just can't hide it. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Chris Rock Says His Saw Movie Has Humor But ‘It’s Not Scary Movie’

The upcoming Chris Rock-produced Saw spin-off will be a horror film with a "sprinkling of humor here and there," but will not go to a Scary Movie-level of comedy. IGN's David Griffin asked Rock at a recent Television Critics Association press event why he wanted to get involved in the Saw franchise. He responded by saying that he thinks even a couple jokes can make a huge difference in a TV show or film.
"A lot of times I go to a movie or I watch a TV show and I go, ‘Wow, you know, two jokes would have made a big difference in that.’" Rock explained. "I love Saw, but I was like ‘wow, it has almost no humor at all.’ So, it seemed like a good place…good fertile ground…by the way, the new Saw, I’ve seen like a rough cut. It’s still Saw…it’s bloody, it’s gory, but there’s like a sprinkling of humor here and there. We’re not revamping it, it’s not Scary Movie, it’s Saw."
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/10/25/saws-complicated-story-in-5-minutes-sort-of"] Rock was obviously referencing the 2000 comedy Scary Movie starring Shawn and Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall that was a parody of such horror films as Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. This untitled Saw spin-off is set to be released in theaters on May 15, 2020, and will be the first new Saw entry since 2017's Jigsaw. Rock will also star in the film as a police detective investigating crimes most likely tied to the Jigsaw Killer and Samuel L. Jackson will be playing his father. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=59-movies-to-geek-out-over-in-2020&captions=true"] We think the "curiosity factor along" of this new Saw film will make it a success at the box office with a potential franchise record debut and domestic take. Fans of Chris Rock's work won't have to wait until May to see him in action, however, as he will also be starring in the fourth season of Fargo which premieres on April 19, 2020. [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 who can't wait and is so excited he just can't hide it. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Doctor Strange 2 Director Drops Out

Director Scott Derrickson announced he and Marvel Studios are splitting up over “creative differences” and that he is stepping down from directing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Derrickson, who directed the first Doctor Strange movie in 2016, and Marvel Studios issued a joint confirmation that he will no longer be directing the planned Doctor Strange sequel. Derrickson tweeted that he will remain as an executive producer on the project. The film is scheduled to be released on May 7, 2021. “Marvel Studios and Scott Derrickson have amicably parted ways on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences,” Marvel said in a statement to Variety. “We remain grateful to Scott for his contributions to the MCU.” Before directing Doctor Strange, Derrickson was best known for directing horror movies including Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Derrickson’s Doctor Strange movie introduced the character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was praised for its distinct and trippy visuals. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvel-phase-4-official-lineup&captions=true"] When Marvel and Derrickson announced the Doctor Strange sequel the director was quick to emphasize how it would be the MCU’s first “horror” movie. Star Benedict Cumberbatch also talked up how the project was looking to introduce some scares into the MCU. Other parts of the project include how the upcoming Disney+ series Loki and WandaVision would both tie into the Doctor Strange sequel in some way. Marvel also said new characters would make their debuts in the movie as well. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/07/21/marvel-studios-all-of-mcu-phase-4-announced"] It’s unclear where exactly Marvel and Derrickson failed to see eye-to-eye on the Doctor Strange sequel, but it’s not the first time a director parted ways with Marvel over creative differences. Edgar Wright left Ant-Man in 2014 over creative differences and was replaced by Peyton Reed. A search for Derrickson’s replacement has already begun. Read more about Marvel's Phase 4 here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN. You can reach him on Twitter.

Doctor Strange 2 Director Drops Out

Director Scott Derrickson announced he and Marvel Studios are splitting up over “creative differences” and that he is stepping down from directing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Derrickson, who directed the first Doctor Strange movie in 2016, and Marvel Studios issued a joint confirmation that he will no longer be directing the planned Doctor Strange sequel. Derrickson tweeted that he will remain as an executive producer on the project. The film is scheduled to be released on May 7, 2021. “Marvel Studios and Scott Derrickson have amicably parted ways on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences,” Marvel said in a statement to Variety. “We remain grateful to Scott for his contributions to the MCU.” Before directing Doctor Strange, Derrickson was best known for directing horror movies including Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Derrickson’s Doctor Strange movie introduced the character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was praised for its distinct and trippy visuals. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvel-phase-4-official-lineup&captions=true"] When Marvel and Derrickson announced the Doctor Strange sequel the director was quick to emphasize how it would be the MCU’s first “horror” movie. Star Benedict Cumberbatch also talked up how the project was looking to introduce some scares into the MCU. Other parts of the project include how the upcoming Disney+ series Loki and WandaVision would both tie into the Doctor Strange sequel in some way. Marvel also said new characters would make their debuts in the movie as well. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/07/21/marvel-studios-all-of-mcu-phase-4-announced"] It’s unclear where exactly Marvel and Derrickson failed to see eye-to-eye on the Doctor Strange sequel, but it’s not the first time a director parted ways with Marvel over creative differences. Edgar Wright left Ant-Man in 2014 over creative differences and was replaced by Peyton Reed. A search for Derrickson’s replacement has already begun. Read more about Marvel's Phase 4 here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN. You can reach him on Twitter.

Mark Hamill Has a Secret Role in What We Do in the Shadows Season 2

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill will join the cast of What We Do in the Shadows for its second season, which is set to premiere on FX on April 15, 2020. At the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, series creator and executive producer, Jemaine Clement, let the news slip, but would not reveal any further details about which character Hamill will be playing. Based on the 2014 film of the same name, What We Do in the Shadows follows three vampires living in Staten Island who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/07/20/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-cast-settle-real-life-roommate-debates-comic-con-2019"] Back in Season 1, the series famously featured an insane list of guest stars, each of whom have played vampires at one point in their careers: Wesley Snipes, Tilda Swinton, Danny Trejo, and more all made cameo appearances in one star-packed episode. In other TCA news, FX greenlit American Horror Story for three more seasons, as well as revealing the premiere date for Fargo Season 4 starring Chris Rock. For more on What We Do in the Shadows, find out why the concept is perfect for TV and how the show crammed in so many vampire cameos into one episode. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=10-best-tv-shows-you-probably-didnt-watch-in-2019&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

Mark Hamill Has a Secret Role in What We Do in the Shadows Season 2

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill will join the cast of What We Do in the Shadows for its second season, which is set to premiere on FX on April 15, 2020. At the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, series creator and executive producer, Jemaine Clement, let the news slip, but would not reveal any further details about which character Hamill will be playing. Based on the 2014 film of the same name, What We Do in the Shadows follows three vampires living in Staten Island who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/07/20/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-cast-settle-real-life-roommate-debates-comic-con-2019"] Back in Season 1, the series famously featured an insane list of guest stars, each of whom have played vampires at one point in their careers: Wesley Snipes, Tilda Swinton, Danny Trejo, and more all made cameo appearances in one star-packed episode. In other TCA news, FX greenlit American Horror Story for three more seasons, as well as revealing the premiere date for Fargo Season 4 starring Chris Rock. For more on What We Do in the Shadows, find out why the concept is perfect for TV and how the show crammed in so many vampire cameos into one episode. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=10-best-tv-shows-you-probably-didnt-watch-in-2019&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

Which Geek Franchise Stuck the Landing the Best?

If there’s anything harder than launching a multibillion-dollar franchise, it’s ending one. The era of superheroes, dragons, and undead armies is rife with universes that light up both our screens and our hearts, making the 2010’s the best decade in pop culture history, but too often some of them leave a bad taste in your mouth.

So we asked you wonderful IGN readers which major geek franchise stuck its landing the best. Was it Game of Thrones, the Star Wars Skywalker saga, or Marvel’s Avengers? A whopping 25,000 of you responded, so read on below for the results.

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Marvel’s Avengers - 87.3%

Coming in at an absolutely hulking 87.3% of our overall voting pool, a decade’s worth of Marvel superheroes, eventually coalescing into the four Avengers films, proved to be the IGN community’s favorite franchise to stick the landing. Though there were certainly stumbles along the way (pour one out for Thor: The Dark World), the vast majority of Marvel’s movie offerings proved to be moderately satisfying at worst and, at their best, triumphant displays of fan service that connected with diehard comic fans and casual viewers all the same.

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Of course, it all culminated in Avengers: Endgame, which itself only worked as the breakneck time-traveling odyssey it was because of 10 years of adventures with all these heroes, seeing them grow, stumble, and share a world together. What some franchises failed to do in three movies, or eight seasons, Marvel pulled off over the course of 10 straight years, and they don’t show any signs of slowing down. It’s pretty clear that the IGN community agrees.

Star Wars Skywalker Saga - 7.8%

Whether you loved or hated The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, you’ve got to admit that J.J. Abram’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker felt like two movies worth of plot exposition, retcons, and silly character motivations and dialogue. The conclusion of the arc between Rey and Kylo Ren was perhaps one of the weakest points for some. The franchise’s strong production values, action scenes, and the chemistry between the cast were about the only saving graces in our review.

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Of course, it didn’t help that they put one of the movie’s most important plot points in a Fortnite event.

Game of Thrones - 4.9%

Giant zombie battles, flying dragons, and even Cleganebowl couldn’t save Game of Thrones from having a universally disappointing ending. In all honesty, it was probably the expedited pacing that helped to derail the series’ usually tight and intricate court politics and fantasy. The final 35 minutes of season 8’s final episode could have arguably been an entire season. That’s not even mentioning a number of character decisions that, while believable, came about way too quick for it to feel natural.

If it’s any consolation, even major cast members like Kit Harrington and Lena Headey appear to be conflicted about the show’s ending. Oh, well.

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Agree with the poll’s results, or think the IGN community is way off the mark on something? Let us know in the comments below. Don’t forget to check out the best-reviewed movies of 2019, and every movie in 2020 we can’t wait to watch. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer for IGN.

Which Geek Franchise Stuck the Landing the Best?

If there’s anything harder than launching a multibillion-dollar franchise, it’s ending one. The era of superheroes, dragons, and undead armies is rife with universes that light up both our screens and our hearts, making the 2010’s the best decade in pop culture history, but too often some of them leave a bad taste in your mouth.

So we asked you wonderful IGN readers which major geek franchise stuck its landing the best. Was it Game of Thrones, the Star Wars Skywalker saga, or Marvel’s Avengers? A whopping 25,000 of you responded, so read on below for the results.

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Marvel’s Avengers - 87.3%

Coming in at an absolutely hulking 87.3% of our overall voting pool, a decade’s worth of Marvel superheroes, eventually coalescing into the four Avengers films, proved to be the IGN community’s favorite franchise to stick the landing. Though there were certainly stumbles along the way (pour one out for Thor: The Dark World), the vast majority of Marvel’s movie offerings proved to be moderately satisfying at worst and, at their best, triumphant displays of fan service that connected with diehard comic fans and casual viewers all the same.

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Of course, it all culminated in Avengers: Endgame, which itself only worked as the breakneck time-traveling odyssey it was because of 10 years of adventures with all these heroes, seeing them grow, stumble, and share a world together. What some franchises failed to do in three movies, or eight seasons, Marvel pulled off over the course of 10 straight years, and they don’t show any signs of slowing down. It’s pretty clear that the IGN community agrees.

Star Wars Skywalker Saga - 7.8%

Whether you loved or hated The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, you’ve got to admit that J.J. Abram’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker felt like two movies worth of plot exposition, retcons, and silly character motivations and dialogue. The conclusion of the arc between Rey and Kylo Ren was perhaps one of the weakest points for some. The franchise’s strong production values, action scenes, and the chemistry between the cast were about the only saving graces in our review.

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Of course, it didn’t help that they put one of the movie’s most important plot points in a Fortnite event.

Game of Thrones - 4.9%

Giant zombie battles, flying dragons, and even Cleganebowl couldn’t save Game of Thrones from having a universally disappointing ending. In all honesty, it was probably the expedited pacing that helped to derail the series’ usually tight and intricate court politics and fantasy. The final 35 minutes of season 8’s final episode could have arguably been an entire season. That’s not even mentioning a number of character decisions that, while believable, came about way too quick for it to feel natural.

If it’s any consolation, even major cast members like Kit Harrington and Lena Headey appear to be conflicted about the show’s ending. Oh, well.

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Agree with the poll’s results, or think the IGN community is way off the mark on something? Let us know in the comments below. Don’t forget to check out the best-reviewed movies of 2019, and every movie in 2020 we can’t wait to watch. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer for IGN.