The 2020 PS4 Games We Can’t Wait to Play
On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Lucy O'Brien, and Max Scoville to answer YOUR viewer and listener questions, kicking things off with a debate about which 2020 game we can't wait to play.
The cast debates whether we're more excited for Cyberpunk 2077, The Last of Us Part 2, Ghost of Tsushima, or Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Plus, we answer more questions from listeners and viewers about games of the generation we didn't see but wish we did, cast emotes, and holiday traditions.
Have a question, Memory Card story, or something else to share with the cast? Write in to beyond@ign.com.
Poll Time: Vote on the Best and Worst Star Wars Movies
With so many Star Wars fans split on The Rise of Skywalker – the finale of the Skywalker Saga which released last weekend – we wanted to ask IGN readers which Star Wars movies have been your favorites and least-favorites over the years.
Vote below and leave your opinions in the comments if you'd like!
For everything Star Wars, check out our staff reviews of The Rise of Skywalker, which range from people thinking the film was mediocre to great. Also, read about the 26 planets introduced in the Star Wars films after Disney acquired the rights to Lucasfilm, and find out every cameo in The Rise of Skywalker.
The 13 Biggest Video Game Surprises of 2019
2019 was a big year for video game releases and announcements. With games like Resident Evil 2, Sekiro, and Borderlands 3 all out this year, there was a lot we knew we would *probably* enjoy. However, there were also a bunch of surprises that caught us off guard, so we decided to round up the biggest stories that we weren’t expecting. Here are thirteen of the biggest video game surprises of 2019.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends surprised everyone when it dropped into the battle royale scene on February 4, 2019. With no prior announcements or teasers and only a handful of leaks, Respawn released Apex to overwhelmingly positive reactions and amassed 25 million players by the end of its first week. Apex set itself apart from the other major battle royale games by focusing heavily on teamwork, with the only game mode grouping players into teams of three. Respawn also implemented an innovative “ping” system that revolutionized non-verbal team communication by allowing players to mark locations, enemies, weapons, equipment, and directions. This allowed for accurate callouts and more accessibility options that hadn’t existed in the battle royale genre before. Also, the ability to respawn a dead teammate was a dramatic change for the genre. Considering it still routinely has approximately eight to 10 million players a week, Apex Legends can be called a big success.
Every Dead Star Wars Movie Character
Warning: Spoilers for all of Star Wars, including The Rise of Skywalker, follow...
It took four decades but the Skywalker Saga has finally come to a crusading close, marking the perfect time to look back on all the lives lost in the galactic rebellion's righteous war for freedom against constant crushing Imperial forces.
So many bodies have been obliterated on both sides, from Sith Lords to Jedi Masters, Tatooine crime lords to X-Wing warriors. Some have gotten blown to smithereens, others ripped apart by monsters. Some were even able to peacefully fade away and unite themselves with the universe's one true energy.
Below you'll find a basic rundown of all the major characters -- heroes and villains -- who've perished in the live-action Star Wars films. Named characters, of course, with cannon fodder sort of clumped in with major battles and assaults. May the Force be with this In Memoriam!
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Makes KOTOR’s Darth Revan Canon
SPOILERS AHEAD for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker!
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has officially made Darth Revan from BioWare's Knights of the Old Republic canon, as a legion of Sith Troopers were named after him.
As reported by ScreenRant, the official Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Visual Dictionary reveals that each 5,000-strong legion of Emperor Palpatine's Sith Troopers, which are part of his Final Order, are named after an ancient Sith Lord.
One such legion, "The 3rd: Revan Legion" all but confirms that Darth Revan, who was part of one of the best twists in video game history, was once a Sith Lord in the official canon of Star Wars.
Hideo Kojima Hints at Next Project
After shipping Death Stranding in November, Director Hideo Kojima isn't taking much time off and is already hard at work on his next 'concept.' A recent Tweet by Kojima indicates he is already starting on his next project, but doesn't offer many clues about what it could be (via PCGames).
In the tweet seen below, Kojima said he was "working on the next concept while no one was in the office." Alongside his tweet, he also posted a picture of his desk, which shows a Macbook, a rubber duck, a cast of Norman Reedus' head, and some other oddities.
Study Finds Mercury Contamination Occurred Before Dinosaur Extinction
New research shows Earth may have been contaminated with high levels of mercury long before a giant asteroid struck the planet, spelling the end of dinosaurs.
While some scientists believe the impact of the Chicxulub asteroid solely caused the mass extinction event over 66 million years ago, a new group of researchers has determined that other factors may played a part in the wipeout of the species prior to the hit of the deadly space rock.
Researchers on the University of Michigan-led study, published in the Nature Communications journal on Dec. 16, examined fossilized marine mollusk shells across the globe to discover "what appears to be a global signal of both abrupt ocean warming and distinctly elevated mercury concentrations" associated with the massive volcanic eruptions of the Deccan Traps in western India, according to a statement accompanying the study.
Star Wars: Every New Planet Introduced in the Disney Movies
Beware of some spoilers for The Rise of Skywalker ahead.
Our favorite galaxy far, far away has grown much bigger in recent years. Disney has released five new Star Wars movies since acquiring Lucasfilm, and more are in the works. These five movies have introduced many new planets to the franchise, some of which have become every bit as iconic as classics like Tatooine, Hoth and Coruscant.
From the battle-strewn wastes of Jakku to the lush beaches of Scarif, here are all the new planets introduced in Disney's Star Wars movies so far.
Ahch-To
First Appearance: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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Six Tips for New Rainbow Six Siege Players (From a New Player)
I recently wrote about how the last two months of my life have largely been spent playing Rainbow Six Siege – getting a grip on key tactics, learning hard lessons and steadily improving. I’m in no way an expert, but I definitely feel like I have a few tips that will greatly help other newcomers to the game, so if you're just getting started in Rainbow Six Siege - or are considering diving in - here are six tips that should help.
Take it slow and steady
Though Rainbow Six Siege moves at a wicked pace and time is always of the essence, running and gunning can get you into trouble. Death comes quickly in Siege, so it pays to think carefully about your every move, especially when on the attacking team and even more so if you haven’t identified all opposing operators during the prep phase.