Best External Hard Drive 2019: Portable HDDs for Extra Storage Space
Hard drives might be falling into obscurity as solid-state drives get bigger, faster and cheaper, but they still have their place in the world for backing up data. Given that an increasing number of PCs cases and ultraportable laptops don't even bother reserving space for these spinning drives, an external hard drive is probably your best solution for extra storage space.
Whether you're looking to add some storage to your console or laptop, share files, or back up critical data, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best external hard drives, based on reliability, speed, and price per terabyte (TB).
Snake Eyes: Henry Golding in Talks for G.I. Joe Spin-Off
Paramount is developing a new G.I. Joe spin-off movie centered around Snake Eyes, and Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding is reportedly in early talks to play the titular ninja character.
The news comes from Variety, whose sources report Paramount is working to find a new direction for the G.I. Joe franchise. Snake Eyes previously appeared in 2009's G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra and 2013's G.I. Joe: Retaliation, where he was played by Ray Park (Star Wars: Episode I). As with last year's Transformers prequel Bumblebee, Paramount looks to be shifting focus to smaller, character-driven spin-offs of its Hasbro properties.
The Best Reviewed Movies of 2019
With 2019 coming to a close and awards season in full steam, let's look back at all the films that have wowed us so far this year.
IGN rates movies on a scale of 0-10. On this scale, any film rated 9.0-9.9 is considered “amazing” and anything that gets the coveted 10 rating is declared a “masterpiece”.
And we don’t give out 10s to just anything, either. In fact, not one motion picture has earned a 10/10 rating from us so far this year.
But listed below are all the films -- released theatrically between January and now -- that our team of critics have ranked an 8.0 or higher.
Click the links to their reviews to find out more about why we scored them as we did, and then be sure to tell us what your favorite films of 2019 are in the comments below!
Doki Doki Literature Club Creator Discusses His Next Projects
With all the secrets of Doki Doki Literature Club discovered and much of the other business logistics running smoothly, Dan Salvato of Team Salvato, the developer of Doki Doki Literature Club (or DDLC) is ready to move on to new projects. In an interview with IGN, Salvato teased a little bit about his next visual novel and clarified some of his goals and projects going forward.
Salvato was very clear that he’s not trying to be cryptic about when he plans on announcing things, despite the teases and secrets in DDLC. In reality, Salvato is still trying to figure out how to prioritize which project he focuses on next and actually work on them, though he does have an idea of what he wants to do with both.
Mattel Announces Star Wars Barbie Collection in Homage to a New Hope
Disney and Mattel have teamed up to launch a brand new collection of Star Wars-themed Barbie dolls inspired by Star Wars: A New Hope.
Mattel announced the Star Wars x Barbie collaboration on Twitter, wherein they unveiled a first look at the collectible set of figures, comprising of three Barbie dolls dressed in runway-ready designs that celebrate the original concept art from the 1977 Star Wars movie.
The trio of dolls pay homage to three iconic characters from the long-spanning space saga, with each one showcasing a classic look that has been re-imagined via what Mattel describes as "a distinctive Barbie high-fashion filter.”
Get a Close-Up Look at the Sega Genesis Mini Along With the Start Screens for All 42 Games
The initial Sega Genesis Mini announcement filled me with a strange sense of dread. It's not the first time the 16-bit Genesis got the mini retro console treatment, and the PlayStation Classic completely failed to live up to anyone's expectations.
However, Sega really put its heart into the Genesis Mini, the official, first-party mini console celebrating 30 years of Genesis goodness. Not only did it announce an excellent line-up of games for the system, it also decided to add 2 bonus games never released in the west, bringing the total to 42 in all.
Japan's legendary M2 handled the software for the Sega Genesis Mini, and the attention to detail that made M2 famous is fully present here. The menu music is an original creation written by Streets of Rage composer Yuzo Koshiro and created using the original Sega Genesis soundchip, and it will stick in your head all day. It's wonderful.
King’s Bounty 2 Revealed
1C Entertainment has announced King's Bounty 2, the long-awaited formal follow-up to the veteran turn-based strategy/tactics game. It is scheduled to be released in 2020 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. Watch the reveal trailer above.
In King's Bounty 2, you can play as one of three unique heroes adventuring across the medieval fantasy world (read: there might be undead) of Antara. As you progress, you can align with various ideals: Anarchy, Order, Strength, or Art. According to 1C Entertainment, "Not only do these choices affect how NPCs react to them, but they also have a tangible impact on the world."
Above: Check out the first batch of screenshots from King's Bounty 2.
Dead Island 2 Is Officially on its Third Developer
Dead Island 2 developer Sumo Digital has concluded work on the project, and will not be working with new developer Dambuster Studios as work continues on the long-standing zombie game.
In a statement to IGN, Sumo Digital said “As noted in today's announcement, Dambuster Studios is now the lead developer for Dead Island 2. This transition has been planned for some time and has no impact on Sumo's business or financial outlook. We look forward to Dead Island 2's release and we wish our partners at THQ Nordic great success.”
The UK-based studio also confirmed that “Sumo has concluded work on Dead Island 2,” rather than working as a support studio alongside new lead developer Dambuster Studios.
Borderlands 3: The Final Preview
After spending several hours with a mid-summer build of Borderlands 3 I can now say with confidence that the series’ fast-paced looter-shooter formula remains almost entirely unchanged. Borderlands 3 is unapologetically stylized, silly, and decidedly not shoehorned into the mold of a game as a service like Anthem or Destiny.
That’s not to say Gearbox hasn’t taken a few cues from other recent trends. For instance, you can slide down hills and ping anything in sight a la Apex Legends, and in a series first, each of the four classes can choose between multiple action skills. But otherwise, things felt functionally and thematically similar to previous entries – which isn’t inherently a bad thing. What I played of Borderlands 3 was filled to the brim with the off-color humor, slew of creative weaponry, and straightforward four-player co-op fun we know and love.
Need For Speed Heat Announced For November Release
Ghost Games has unveiled Need for Speed Heat, the title of the next game in its racing series, and penned a November 8 release date.
Sporting a distinct Miami Vice aesthetic, the title riffs off the 80s nostalgia in vogue at the moment - but the graphics look ultra-modern. The trailer shows legions of supercars racing through rain-soaked streets that reflect streetlights in hues of purple and orange.
Heat seems to be continuing Need For Speed Payback's focus on story. The new trailer champions a rebellious group of racers, fronted by a woman speaking with a thick Spanish accent, proving that police chases are once again back.
"They impose limits to control us," she says. "Limits to make us blend in. Make us safe. But we own the limits, and we'll own the night."