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Does Cord-Cutting Really Save You Money?
With an abundance of streaming providers out there, including the newly released Disney+ and Apple TV+ platforms, all competing for your hard-earned cash, knowing which streaming service is the best can be a pretty daunting task. If you still have questions about the future of streaming, then you've come to the right place. All week long, as part of IGN's State of Streaming series, we'll be debuting reviews and in-depth analysis about current streaming providers like Netflix and Amazon, as well as upcoming services like NBCUniversal's Peacock and WarnerMedia's HBO Max. So keep it locked on IGN this week for all of your streaming needs.
Half-Life: Alyx Is ‘About the Same Length as Half-Life 2′
Valve has officially revealed Half-Life: Alyx, a full-length VR entry into the Half-Life series. IGN was able to ask a few questions about Valve’s new VR project for the official reveal and learned several new details, including Half-Life: Alyx’s length, and how the project began.
IGN spoke with Half-Life: Alyx programmer Robin Walker before the reveal of Valve’s new Half-Life project, which is slated to release on all PC-based VR headsets in March 2020. Valve has been heavily invested in VR technology for years, and Valve is confident enough in the tech to create a full-length Half-Life game for the platform.
Half-Life: Alyx Will Support Mods
Valve has officially revealed Half-Life: Alyx, a full-length Half-Life game that's played completely in VR. The title is set to be released for all PC-based VR headsets in March 2020. You can watch the new trailer above.
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s first Half-Life game since 2007’s Half-Life 2: Episode 2. The game takes place between the events of the first and second Half-Life games, the new VR title stars the eponymous Alyx Vance and her father Eli as they work to organize a resistance against The Combine.
Players will take control of Alyx just as it was revealed in a report following the leak for Half-Life: Alyx earlier this week. Like previous games in the series, Half-Life: Alyx's core gameplay will feature a combination of world exploration, puzzles, and combat.
Sony and Nintendo’s Early-’90s Falling Out Was Best Thing to Happen to Game Industry, Says Ex-Sony Exec
According to Ex-Sony executive Phil Harrison, the big Nintendo/Sony falling out over the joint Super Nintendo project in the early '90s might be the best thing to have happened to the video games industry.
In this month's episode of IGN Unfiltered, Ryan McCaffrey sat down with former PlayStation executive (and current Google VP) Phil Harrison to talk about the infamous split, as well as Harrison's time at Sony, Microsoft, Google, and much more.
Harrison began by providing a short history lesson, for those unfamiliar with the deal, "The vision... the plan was, Sony would make a combined unit, which was a Super Nintendo and a CD drive mixed together," Harrison said. "Sony already made the sound chip for the Super Nintendo, so that was the thing that created the relationship. In fact, Mr.
Adidas Releases New Star Wars Capsule Collection
Adidas has released a brand new 'Space Battle' pack as part of their Star Wars collection.
The new gear, launched on November 21, comprises of an assortment of sneakers featuring three exclusive designs inspired by iconic models from the galaxy far, far away, including the fan-favorite Millennium Falcon, the X-Wing Starfighter, and the Death Star.
In collaboration with Lucasfilm, the latest capsule celebrates the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire across some of Adidas' most popular running shoe brands, including the UltraBOOST S&L, the UltraBOOST 19, and the Alphaedge 4D.
Trover Saves the Universe Game, From Rick and Morty Co-Creator, Gets Release Date
Trover Saves the Universe, the comedic adventure game from Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland and Squanch Games, is being released for Xbox One and Switch after initially being exclusive to PlayStation 4 and PC. The Switch version is out first on November 28, with the Xbox One version landing on December 3, with each getting a special launch discount of 20%.
"We love this IP and we’re really excited that gamers from all sides of the gaming sphere can finally play it," Roiland said. The new versions will include the Important Cosmic Jobs DLC content, which includes new characters, original comedy sketches, the Space Slam arcade game-within-the-game, and more. The existing PS4 and PC versions will be marked down 30% at select retailers starting on November 22 as a Black Friday deal.
No, Cancelling Stadia Pro Won’t Take Away Your Discounted Games
A tweet from the Google Stadia Twitter account has stated that games purchased with a discount provided by a Stadia Pro subscription will be unavailable for users to play if the subscription has lapsed. However, this information is a communication error and is incorrect.
The original statement is in Italian, addressing a question posed to the account. The translation reads: “Hi! We saw your post and we want to help you! Games obtained free or with discounts thanks to the Stadia Pro subscription will no longer be available once the subscription has expired. You can continue playing with the games you have purchased at full price. A greeting!”
Pokémon Sword and Shield Sells 6m Units Globally in the First Week
Pokémon Sword and Shield has sold over six million units in its first week to become the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch title so far.
The Pokémon Company announced today that Pokémon Sword and Shield has sold over six million units globally in its first week. That includes both digital and physical sales since the game’s release date on November 15.
As translated by industry analyst Daniel Ahmad, the Pokémon Company noted that this smashes the previous record held by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which sold five million units in its opening week. With that title now taken, Smash Bros. Ultimate will have to settle with being the best-selling fighting game ever.
Black Friday 2019 Deal: Get a 3 Month Ultimate Xbox Game Pass for £1 at Microsoft Store
If you haven’t already tried it out the impressive Xbox Game Pass, there has never been a better time to sign up with this early Black Friday offer.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the flagship membership for the subscription service, which includes access to both the Xbox and PC Game Pass catalogues alongside Xbox Live Gold, for online gamers.