How Smash Bros. Pros Remap Their Controller Layouts
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Challenge Cup just recently concluded in Kyoto, Japan during Nintendo Live. While attending the event, IGN had the opportunity to speak with both The Dream Team and Team Europe, who discussed their favorite characters, patch updates, and more – including their preferred controller button layouts. Watch the video above to hear straight from the best Smash player in the World, MKLeo, and his teammates Nairo and Mr. R; along with Team Europe’s Lancelot, Light, Marc, and Sirjon.
Read more about the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Challenge Cup here.
The Top 25 Games That Still Deserve A Sequel
Some of gaming's most iconic franchises really hit their stride with a sequel. Games like Halo 2, Portal 2, Uncharted II, Assassin’s Creed II, and Mass Effect 2 (just to name a few) that refined the mechanics and offered bigger, more ambitious experiences than their predecessors. But, so many games never got that opportunity to shine again, or did but still deserve another round. These games are gone, but not forgotten — here are the top 25 games that should have received a sequel but never did.
Click through the gallery below, or scroll down the page for the full list!
25. The Legend of Dragoon (2000)
Released in the same year as Final Fantasy IX, Vagrant Story, and Chrono Cross (and just four months before the launch of the PlayStation 2 in North America), The Legend of Dragoon is often overlooked when we discuss the “definitive” JRPGs of that era. However, this cult classic remains popular amongst fans for its unique take on the traditional turn-based battle system with the addition of, well…“Additions.”
Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep First Reactions Twitter Roundup
Members of the press were able to attend early screenings of Doctor Sleep, and first impressions are very positive.
Many praise the reverence to both Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick's Shining and applaud Rebecca Ferguson's performances, even if the third act of the film may not quite hit its landing.
Here's our roundup of the first Twitter reactions to Doctor Sleep.
IGN's Tom Jorgensen, who is reviewing Doctor Sleep for us, "thoroughly enjoyed" Doctor Sleep even though he said it had some third act issues.
Fallout Is Out, Outer Worlds Is In
Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game podcast. This week we're discussing The Outer Worlds, Fallout 76, big game delays, and more. Watch the video above or hit the link below to your favorite podcast service.
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First WWE 2K20 Patch Coming In Two Weeks, 2K Says
2K Games has officially commented on the situation surrounding the buggy launch of WWE 2K20. While the statement doesn’t outline specific fixes, 2K says a patch will be coming soon.
“We are listening closely to the feedback that’s been shared regarding WWE 2K20 and are aware of the concerns some players are reporting,” a 2K representative said in a statement. “We’re working hard to investigate these concerns and address them as necessary. We expect to have an initial patch ready in the next two weeks, with others to follow. Stay tuned to WWEGames social media channels for more information.”
When WWE 2K20 launched earlier this week, fans immediately noticed the buggy state it was in. Character models were poor, animations were broken, and network issues prevented players from playing online smoothly.
22 New Gorgeous Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated Screens
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated, the upcoming remake of the much-loved video game won't be released until 2020, but that won't stop us from clamoring to get our hands on the high-definition exploits of he who lives in a pineapple under the sea.
As the 16th anniversary of the original Battle for Bikini Bottom sneaks up on us – originally launched on October 30, 2003 – THQ Nordic has shared a boatload of screenshots from Rehydrated, giving us a look at the fully remade Jellyfish Fields stage alongside Patrick and SpongeBob, absorbent and yellow and porous is he.
If nautical nonsense be something you wish, check out the entire gallery above!
Blitzchung Streams Pro-Hong Kong Video Game on Twitch Ahead of Blizzcon
Ng Wai “Blitzchung” Chung may be banned from professional Hearthstone for the next six months, but he’s still advocating for Hong Kong’s liberation on his personal Twitch channel. Chung spent the morning streaming Liberate Hong Kong, a video game that puts players in the shoes of a protestor in Hong Kong.
Earlier this month Chung, a professional Hearthstone player from Hong Kong, was banned from competition for a year and had his competition winnings stripped after appearing on an official Blizzard livestream and advocating for a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong. The ban was criticized widely by fans, players, commentators, and U.S. lawmakers.
Stranger Things Season 4 to Reportedly Have Eight Episodes, LIkely Won’t Premiere Until After Summer 2020
Stranger Things fans may have to hold tight for new episodes.
According to TV Line, season four of the hit Netflix show will reportedly wrap filming next August, meaning new episodes won't premiere until after summer 2020. TV Line is also reporting that the new season will consist of eight episodes.
The first and third seasons of Stranger Things each had eight episodes, while season two had nine. TV Line noted that Netflix did not comment on the episode count for the fourth season.
Stranger Things recently set a Netflix record. According to the streaming service, season three was viewed by more than 60 million households, making season three the most-viewed season of Stranger Things.
Venom 2’s Shriek Explained: Who Is the Spider-Man Villain?
Venom 2 is bringing a double dose of villainy to Eddie Brock's world. Not only will Woody Harrelson's Carnage step into the spotlight, but Carnage will also be joined by his deadly lover, Shriek. Naomie Harris is currently in talks to play this Marvel villain. We're basically one six-armed Spider-Man clone away from a full-fledged Maximum Carnage movie at this point.
But if you're not a hardcore Spider-Man comic reader, you may be unfamiliar with this deadly villain. That's why we're breaking down everything you need to know about the character and her history in the Spider-Man franchise. These are the topics we'll be covering here:
Every Call of Duty Install Size Compared
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a massive game. At a required 175GB according to its PC system requirements, it’s potentially set to be the biggest game of 2019, and maybe one of the biggest games ever. In fact, Modern Warfare’s official required storage is greater than that of the last two major Call of Duty games, Black Ops 4 and WWII, combined.
Obviously games have only gotten bigger over the years, but we decided to look back on the recommended PC install size of every mainline Call of Duty game since the very first one in 2003, and Modern Warfare is undoubtedly a surprising jump.