SNES, NES Switch Online Games No Longer Coming Monthly
Nintendo bolstered the Switch Online's retro games library this week with the addition of 20 SNES games being made available for all Switch Online subscribers, in addition to the growing NES library. And while both NES and SNES games will be added in the future, Nintendo does not necessarily have plans to keep up the monthly cadence it's kept so far.
A representative for Nintendo confirmed to IGN that "More Super NES games will be added after launch, but those releases will not adhere to a regular schedule. Please look forward to future announcements." Similarly, the representative said "More NES games will be added in the future, but those releases will not adhere to a regular schedule. Please look forward to future announcements."
Supergirl: Season 5 Introduces Dark New Threats
All September long, IGN is highlighting the best TV coming your way in the 2019-2020 season. Today we're taking an early look at Supergirl: Season 5. The new season will introduce multiple new threats to National City, as the sinister organization Leviathan makes its presence known and Lena Luthor finally comes to terms with the fact that her best friend is secretly Supergirl. Season 5 also introduces Supergirl's new costume and features the departure of Mehcad Brooks' James Olsen.
IGN has an exclusive new image from Supergirl's Season 5 premiere, "Event Horizon." Check it out below:
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Every Upcoming Movie and TV Show
After the one-two punch of Comic-Con and D23, it might be hard to keep Marvel's upcoming film and TV slate straight. It's a lot to absorb, we know. And there are still a ton of unanswered questions that, miraculously, have nothing to do with Spider-Man being recently re-exiled from the MCU.
We've done our best to wrangle and rein in all the upcoming Marvel projects in the works, all of them MCU (but only some are officially "Phase 4"). From the movies to the Disney+ shows to Marvel's live-action and animated endeavors with Hulu, here's a quick rundown of everything on the MCU horizon. Click on through the slideshow below for a glimpse.
New AMD Laptops are Versatile, Powerful, and Affordable
This article is brought to you in partnership with Currys PC World
The second generation of AMD laptops promises the best in gaming and entertainment on the go, while also being versatile enough to handle everyday tasks. Now available to buy at Currys PC World, this new range is a great option for those seeking an affordable laptop with an array of capabilities.
Prices range from £400 to £1200, so there are options for everyone. There are various benefits if you decide on a higher-end machine, including Vega 10 graphics over Vega 8, and a faster and more efficient processor. It all depends on what will work best for your lifestyle.
In the Age of Meaningless Comic Deaths, This Is How You Kill Superheroes
Warning: full spoilers for House of X #4!
If you show me a superhero death in a comic, then I’ll show you a comic reader rolling their eyes in response. Death has become so impermanent in Marvel and DC’s stories that even the loss of a fan-favorite hero won’t do much to get an earnest reaction out of people. But Marvel’s House of X #4, by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Pepe Larraz, manages to buck that trend by embracing the profound emotion of the characters’ final moments rather than trying to make a spectacle out of their demise.
The issue sees the X-Men assaulting a nefarious, human-run space station orbiting the sun. Their goal: to destroy the Mother Mold Sentinel so it won’t bring about the end of mutantkind, as those pesky purple robots always seem to do. Despite the experience and power level of the strike team, the human defenses prove lethal. An unexpected detonation takes two of the mutants out in a flash. It’s not long before one more is overwhelmed by guards and another is sucked out into space, leaving Wolverine and Nightcrawler to finish what has now become a suicide mission.
The Boys Season 2 Adds Timeless Stars Goran Visnjic and Claudia Doumit
Goran Visnjic and Claudia Doumit are joining the second season of Amazon Prime Video's The Boys in recurring roles.
Deadline reports that showrunner Eric Kripke tapped up the two Timeless alums, who played time-travellers Garcia Flynn and Jiya Marri in his cancelled NBC series, to join the cast of The Boys season 2.
Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G Hands On Impressions: Second Time’s a Charm
The Samsung Galaxy Fold looked to be the most exciting smartphone to release in years, and so it was tragic when its launch was delayed after major reliability issues with the foldable screen cropped up in the first group of review samples.
Well, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is back with an improved design that fixes all of the original’s problems. The foldable Android phone was put on full show at IFA 2019 and I was able to get my hands on it for an extended demo.
IGN UK Podcast #503: IT Chapter Two and Other Scaries
Matt has seen IT Chapter Two and not only does tell us his feelings, but he also shares his interview he did with the film's director, Andy Muschietti.
But that's not the only scaries we have this week. In what feels like an early halloween, we have three spooky games to bang on about. Dale has played Blair Witch and has a lot of thoughts about the game and the history of the series. Jesse talks about finishing Man of Medan three times and Dale has also tried out the latest PS4 FMV game, Erica.
We also have a detour chat about the Star Wars prequels. And of course, there's this week edition of The Endless Search.
Valve Did Not Intend to Incite Anger With ‘Unfair’ Epic Games Store Comment
Steam's business developer and designer, Nathanial Blue, says Valve didn't mean to encourage backlash against the decision to make Metro Exodus an Epic Store exclusive.
Valve had updated the Metro Exodus Steam page with a note calling the game's move to the Epic Store "unfair," and emphasising Steam was "only recently informed of the decision."
Consequently some fans responded poorly to the news, despite the fact those who'd already pre-ordered the game on Steam would still be able to play it there, and that Metro Exodus is cheaper on the Epic Store thanks to the platform's smaller taxing revenue split. Members of Metro Exodus's development team began receiving threatening messages, and other Metro games were review bombed on Steam.
Wonder Woman Director Patty Jenkins Inks TV Deal With Netflix
Wonder Woman 1984 co-writer/director Patty Jenkins has signed a multi-year overall TV deal with Netflix.
Under the new three-year pact, Jenkins will reportedly have an active role in creating, developing, and producing television series' that will be exclusive to the streaming giant, per The Hollywood Reporter.
According to sources, the recently inked deal has been valued at $10 million.
"We're thrilled to welcome Patty Jenkins to Netflix," Channing Dungey, vice president of original series at Netflix, said in a statement. "Her trailblazing work has pushed boundaries and she confidently tells stories that leave an unforgettable mark. We look forward to fostering her many ideas and helping them to come to life."