Breaking Down Those PS5 Controller Possible Design Details
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano and Max Scoville to discuss new PS5 controller patents and what they may tell us about the PS5's new controller. We speculate about, should these patents be true, what the removal of the light bar might mean for PSVR games, and why the touchpad returns, as well as much more analysis.
Plus, the gang discusses some other big news around the world of gaming, and offers their impressions for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, for which Lucy O'Brien also joins the show to discuss her time with Respawn's new Star Wars game.
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These Streaming Shows Are Hidden Gems
With an abundance of streaming providers, 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, IGN's State of Streaming initiative will 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.
Netflix in December: The Witcher, Lost in Space Season 2, and More
There are plenty of good movies and TV shows to kick off the holiday season in December on Netflix.
First off, the highly-anticipated premiere of Netflix's adaptation of The Witcher drops on December 20, with Henry Cavill's Geralt of Rivia taking on some of the toughest monsters on the Continent. The Witcher has already been picked up for an 8-episode second season, with a planned debut in 2021. Be sure to stay locked on IGN in December for our exclusive IGN First behind the scenes coverage of The Witcher.
Everquest Co-Designer Brad McQuaid Has Died
Everquest designer and producer Brad McQuaid died this week on November 18, 2019. McQuaid was 51.
McQuaid is best known as one of the key designers on Everquest, the highly-successful MMORPG. McQuaid’s death was announced on the Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Twitter account, an MMO McQuaid was working before his death.
It is with deep regret we share that Brad McQuaid passed away last night. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by gamers worldwide.
Thank you for bringing us together through your worlds. Rest in peace @Aradune.
Some of Stadia’s Biggest Supporters Are Turning Against It
After months of build up, Google Stadia was finally released yesterday, but with wide-spread reports of delayed pre-order access codes, some of the streaming service's biggest supporters are already starting to turn against it.
Prior to the release of Stadia, many fans on the r/Stadia subreddit were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the service. A Stadia anticipation megathread was started just a couple of days ago, but it quickly became a sounding board for customers who preordered the Founder's Edition of Stadia to air their complaints about not yet receiving their hardware or, more commonly, not receiving the code necessary to activate their Stadia accounts.
Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 1 Extended Through Holiday Until February 2020
With Fortnite Chapter 2 well underway, fans are beginning to wonder how long Season 1 will last. After the black hole event that began Chapter 2 left the community and internet in silence, fans have been cautiously optimistic about the "new Fortnite." If you've been enjoying Chapter 2: Season 1, then you're in luck — Epic has extended Fortnite Chapter 2's first era until February 2020.
It was initially believed by leakers that the first season of Chapter 2 would wrap up in mid-December, with Season 2 launching a couple of days before the holidays. However, per Epic's announcement, Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 1 will be extended until February 2020, due to holiday plans.
Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 1 Extended Through Holiday Until February 2020
With Fortnite Chapter 2 well underway, fans are beginning to wonder how long Season 1 will last. After the black hole event that began Chapter 2 left the community and internet in silence, fans have been cautiously optimistic about the "new Fortnite." If you've been enjoying Chapter 2: Season 1, then you're in luck — Epic has extended Fortnite Chapter 2's first era until February 2020.
It was initially believed by leakers that the first season of Chapter 2 would wrap up in mid-December, with Season 2 launching a couple of days before the holidays. However, per Epic's announcement, Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 1 will be extended until February 2020, due to holiday plans.
Respawn Has a Galaxy of Possibilities for Star Wars Jedi 2
The question Cal Kestis poses to his crew at the end of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is probably the same one being kicked around internally at Respawn right now. By most accounts – mine included – the first single-player-focused Star Wars game out of EA since it locked down the rights in 2013 is a hit, which means we’re very likely in for at least a couple more down the line. (Even if EA no longer has the exclusive rights after 2023 that doesn’t mean Disney couldn’t grant a one-off license for future games in a proven successful series.) But what could those sequels look like?
Respawn Has a Galaxy of Possibilities for Star Wars Jedi 2
The question Cal Kestis poses to his crew at the end of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is probably the same one being kicked around internally at Respawn right now. By most accounts – mine included – the first single-player-focused Star Wars game out of EA since it locked down the rights in 2013 is a hit, which means we’re very likely in for at least a couple more down the line. (Even if EA no longer has the exclusive rights after 2023 that doesn’t mean Disney couldn’t grant a one-off license for future games in a proven successful series.) But what could those sequels look like?
The CBS All Access Star Trek Gamble… Will it Pay Off?
With an abundance of streaming providers, 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, IGN's State of Streaming initiative will 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. Today, we’re taking a look at CBS All Access’ strategy to go all-in on Star Trek with four upcoming shows in development.