Google Stadia Won’t Have These Features At Launch
Google Stadia is a week away from launch, and today Google held an impromptu Reddit AMA to answer some last-minute questions. Unfortunately, Google also took this time to reveal which features won’t be available on Stadia at launch.
Google Stadia director of product Andrey Doronichev and publisher experience lead Beri Lee hosted the Reddit AMA on the official r/Stadia subreddit where they answered questions from awaiting Stadia users.
Death Stranding: Our, and Your, Post-Launch Impressions
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation podcast, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano and Max Scoville to talk a bit more about Death Stranding now that it is launched and available worldwide. We discuss some of our extended thoughts on Hideo Kojima's latest, as well as read many Beyond viewers and listeners' impressions of Death Stranding so far.
Plus, the cast also dives into Kojima's recent comments about Death Stranding reviews, break down our thoughts on the Sony exec shakeup ahead of the PS5, and much more.
Shenmue 3 Preview: 10 Reasons We’re Excited
After 18 years of waiting, fans will finally get their hands on Shenmue III on November 19 on PlayStation 4 and PC. It seems hard to believe, but one of the most awaited video games of all time is almost here at last. Shenmue III appears to be on course to satisfy longtime fans, but it seems to offer plenty for newcomers to the series too. Here are 10 reasons why any gamer should be excited for Yu Suzuki’s epic – almost two decades in the making.
1. The story goes on...
A story that leaves the audience in suspense for what might come next is known as a cliffhanger, but since Shenmue II ended its story inside a cave way back in 2001, we’re calling it a “cavehanger”. Near the end of Shenmue II, protagonist Ryo Hazuki finally encounters the series’ heroin, Shenhua; but shortly after the meaning of the title Shenmue is finally revealed, the game ends with more mysteries than answers. Will Ryo finally stand face to face with Lan Di, the Chinese martial artist who killed his father, Iwao? Will we learn the meaning behind the two stone mirrors Iwao took back to Japan from China?
The Batman: Every Confirmed Actor and Character So Far
UPDATED: The Batman director Matt Reeves has confirmed via Twitter that Colin Farrell has been cast as Penguin, a character he curiously refers to as "Oz" rather than Penguin or Oswald Cobblepot.
Our original article follows.
The Batman is set to come out on June 25, 2021. Matt Reeves, director of the last two Planet of the Apes movies, is behind this one. Ben Affleck is out as the Caped Crusader, and a whole new cast is in. But who are they and which iconic Batman character are they playing?
Battle Breakers: Epic Games Launches New Game on Mobile, PC
Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that its cartoon-inspired, Hero Collector RPG Battle Breakers is now available on PC and Mobile.
Battle Breakers, which was developed as a "passion project by a small team at Epic Games," is free to download and features such in-app purchases as a $4.99 USD Battle Pass.
This new title, which supports cross-save across PC, iOS, and Android, was built by Unreal Engine 4.
"Monsters from space trapped the world’s greatest Heroes in technomagic crystal," Battle Breakers' official description reads. "Now it’s up to you to assemble the ultimate team of super warriors and take back your planet - one break at a time!"
There are over 1,000 dungeons to explore "across volcanoes, forests, glaciers, and more," and hundreds of heroes to unlock.
The Mandalorian Episode 7 Will Arrive Two Days Early
Now that The Mandalorian has been released on Disney+, Star Wars fans probably have one question on their minds - when does episode 7 of The Mandalorian come out? (Check out our episode 6 review of The Mandalorian and when we can expect to learn more about Baby Yoda's backstory, plus our theory about who that was at the end of episode 5.)
Uncharted Movie: Mark Wahlberg in Talks for Sully
Mark Wahlberg is in final talks to play Victor "Sully" Sullivan alongside Tom Holland's Nathan Drake in Sony's upcoming Uncharted film.
As reported by Variety, Wahlberg was originally set to play Drake "when David O. Russell was first directing... With Sony transforming the project into an origin story, Wahlberg wanted to return to the movie in some capacity."
For those unfamiliar, Sully is an "American treasure hunter, fortune seeker and businessman, as well as a friend, mentor and father figure to Drake." In the Uncharted series, his character was voiced by Richard McGonagle.
Death Stranding Ending Explained
Death Stranding spends a lot of its hours carrying you, Sam the transporter, from hub city to hub city as you extend its version of the world’s effective first internet connection known in-game as the chiral network. As you're delivering vital packages, Death Stranding's curious story begins to unfold.
Death Stranding Plot Twists Explained
Where do these BTs come from, and what is BRIDGES? How do BB, Amelie, and Cliff Unger all fit into Sam's life? From shocking character reveals and hours-long cut scenes to unsuspected betrayals, we've dissected everything that happens at the end of Death Stranding. If you don't want spoilers, turn back now, and check out our spoiler-free review instead.
Rare Will Reportedly Reveal New Game at X019
The X019 fan event is set to kick off tomorrow in London with Xbox fans from around the world gathering in one place to celebrate all things Xbox. To begin the fan fest, Microsoft is planning its "biggest episode ever" of Inside Xbox, with many expecting Project xCloud news, release date reveals, and even new game announcements from two of Xbox's biggest studios — Rare and Obsidian.
Minecraft Earth Early Access Is Out Now: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Minecraft Earth is officially in Early Access in the US and several more countries around the world. In a new blog post on the official website, Mojang announced players from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and more will be able to download the game and start playing today.
While it was already available in select cities prior to this announcement, access was limited and only to those in Mexico City, Tokyo, London, Seattle, and Stockholm. With the game now open to a much larger audience, sharing the experience with a friend is now more feasible, and as we touched on in our Minecraft Earth impressions, that is one of the more enjoyable experiences.