IGN & Watchmen Party at New York Comic Con 2019
IGN is proud to partner with HBO to host the Watchmen x NYCC Afterparty on Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m. ET.
The exclusive party to celebrate Watchmen will take place at the Classic Car Club Manhattan. The party is 21+ and each person can register for themselves at the Eventbrite page for tickets, but additional guests are not allowed without their own RSVP.
Guests will be immersed in the world of Watchmen with props from the show, Amrit leading party vibes and a menu of exclusive Watchmen-themed cocktails and appetizers. And, even though “nothing ever ends,” guests will leave with limited edition Watchmen swag. Tick Tock!
A Standalone The Last of Us Part 2 Multiplayer Game Is Actually A Great Idea
The Last of Us’ Factions multiplayer mode is one of the more underrated multiplayer experiences of the last decade. Though it did, and still does, have a dedicated player base, it never reached the heights of popularity games more dedicated to competitive play have. And with the announcement that The Last of Us Part 2 won’t see the mode returned, it seemed like the underappreciated mode was doomed to history. Thanks to Naughty Dog’s confirmation that multiplayer isn’t coming to The Last of Us Part 2, but the work on the game’s multiplayer mode will see the light of day in another way, there’s a chance for it to get its proper due. Most importantly, being separated from a The Last of Us campaign may be the best thing to happen to Factions.
A Standalone The Last of Us Part 2 Multiplayer Game Is Actually A Great Idea
The Last of Us’ Factions multiplayer mode is one of the more underrated multiplayer experiences of the last decade. Though it did, and still does, have a dedicated player base, it never reached the heights of popularity games more dedicated to competitive play have. And with the announcement that The Last of Us Part 2 won’t see the mode returned, it seemed like the underappreciated mode was doomed to history. Thanks to Naughty Dog’s confirmation that multiplayer isn’t coming to The Last of Us Part 2, but the work on the game’s multiplayer mode will see the light of day in another way, there’s a chance for it to get its proper due. Most importantly, being separated from a The Last of Us campaign may be the best thing to happen to Factions.
The Suicide Squad: James Gunn Reveals Old School Inspirations for New Film
With production on James Gunn's The Suicide Squad now underway -- and the movie itself due out August 6, 2021 -- the Guardians of the Galaxy director received the perfect gift from his agent to commemorate his new stab at the Squad: The first-ever appearance of the original Suicide Squad in Brave and the Bold issue 25, from 1959. A debut that pre-dates the Justice League's formation by three issues.
Gunn revealed the sealed-up comic on Instagram, sharing it with his fans, and then answered a few questions down in the comments. First though, check out his original Instagram post...
Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus Series Finds Its Director
The Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+ has reportedly secured Deborah Chow as a director.
The Hollywood Reporter doesn't know if Chow will direct part of the show or the entire series, which is said to be less than ten episodes. All that's been confirmed for the series is that prequel trilogy actor Ewan McGregor is back and the show takes place eight years after Revenge of the Sith.
Chow directed episodes of some of the most popular and critically acclaimed TV shows of the past few years: Better Call Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, Mr. Robot, Jessica Jones and American Gods. Chow also directed two of the eight episodes of the first season of The Mandalorian.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know From Oculus Connect 6
Facebook held the Oculus Connect 6 event this week to show off some of the new developments happening in its virtual reality product segment. While much of the event focused on future hardware and software changes that would mostly concern VR developers, there was a fair amount of info to excite current and prospective VR users.
Many of the biggest announcements centered around features coming to Oculus’s existing hardware in the near future. Some will come in a matter of days, while others are slated for 2020. The key to all of them is that they will dramatically enhance the experience available to users without needing to get a new VR headset, supposing you already have an Oculus Quest.
Fans Are Thrilled for Spider-Man’s Return to the MCU
Following this morning's news that Marvel and Sony are making nice and Spider-Man will return to the MCU, fans are, predictably, quite happy.
While Tom Holland's Spider-Man won't be coming back to the MCU indefinitely - a third solo film and an unspecified appearance in a future MCU film are the only officially confirmed projects in the deal - fans are just happy to have their friendly neighborhood Spider-Man back for now.
While Tom Holland's response to the news is unbeatable, here are some of the funniest, most joyful responses to Spidey's return.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Dev Asks Fans to Consider Developers in Wake of Outrage
Infinity Ward studio art director Joel Emslie is appealing to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare community for some civility following a volatile week of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare announcements and rumors. Particularly over a yearlong PlayStation 4 exclusive and rumored microtransactions.
“Take a second and think about who on the production side comes to this sub and reads through the comments, IW Dev,” Emslie writes “We all have a pretty thick skin here but yeah it can kind of get to you.”
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare community has been reacting to news that the Special Ops Survival Mode will be a yearlong exclusive to the PlayStation 4. Infinity Ward narrative director Taylor Kurosaki explained online that the decision to make Special Ops Survival Mode a console exclusive as “above all our pay grades,” but that hasn’t calmed down the internet discourse.
Which MCU Phase 4 Movie Could Spider-Man Be In?
The news that Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have made a deal to keep Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has made Spider-fans happy around the world. There’s a catch, of course -- the agreement is only for one more solo film and one more cameo or appearance in a Phase 4 Marvel movie. But which MCU movie will that be...?
With the schedule for Phase 4 already announced, we have a few ideas about where Tom Holland as Spider-Man may pop up for his next (and possibly final?) appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Pokemon Sword and Shield: 24-Hour Livestream to Show Off Glimwood Tangle
The Pokemon Company International and Nintendo have announced that they will be hosting a 24-hour livestream for Pokemon Sword and Shield called Pokemon Live Camera that will broadcast footage from the Glimwood Tangle forest in the Galar region.
Those who tune in to Pokemon.com, YouTube, or Twitch beginning on October 4 at 6am PT/9am ET/2pm BST will "be able to observe the ecology of the Pokémon that live in this forest, and viewers may even notice things that surprise them."
Professor Magnolia's assistant Sonia from Pokemon Sword and Shield is in charge of this project and has asked for trainers around the world to help with her Pokemon research in this strange forest.