Unpacking: A Life Story Told Through a Series of Moves
Moving house is an inherently stressful activity. Or, at the very least, it’s an activity that we rarely relish undertaking. There’s just so much work – taking the sum material total of your life and decanting it with care into boxes upon boxes upon boxes. Why do we have so much stuff? And even when everything’s packed, you’ve still got to thoroughly clean the old place, in the hopes of getting your bond back without any further discussion. And once that’s done, it’s on to the new destination to sift through all that stuff and find homes for it all.
That part, at least, isn’t all bad – you can do it somewhat at your own pace, and you’re making a new environment your own. “I think unpacking is not an un-fun process,” says Wren Brier, one half of the Australian duo leading the development of the zen puzzle game Unpacking. “Packing is pretty stressful, but unpacking is not as stressful and there's more enjoyment in it.”
Bandai Namco is Investigating a Potential Bomb Threat At Its US Office
Bandai Namco is currently investigating a potential bomb threat that was called into their U.S. office in Santa Clara, California, IGN has learned.
Acting on a tip, IGN contacted Bandai Namco about a possible bomb threat made to its offices, and whether it was a credible threat. Bandai Namco provided the following statement:
“We can’t provide any comment regarding the validity of the threat as there is an ongoing investigation in progress. We can say that all our employees are safe and that we will be doing everything in our power to safeguard the well being of our employees.”
IGN has contacted the Santa Clara police department to find out more about the situation as it develops, though we were informed the local department has at least yet to be alerted to the threat. As Bandai Namco continues its investigation, it’s currently unclear whether or not the threat is a legitimate one or ultimately a hoax. Regardless, it’s still a crime, and points to a worrying pattern.
Tarantino Defends Bruce Lee Depiction in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
SPOILERS ahead!
Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino defended his decision to portray the late martial arts film legend Bruce Lee as “an arrogant asshole,” as Lee’s daughter, Shannon Lee, put it.
In a report from The Wrap, a new video shows Tarantino speaking to reporters in Moscow, where the director claims his portrayal of Lee is fair.
Splinter Cell Might Come Back in an Unexpected Way
Despite not having a mainline game in some time, Ubisoft hasn’t forgotten about Splinter Cell. Even Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot still talks about a possible return for Sam Fisher, but it might not be on a traditional video game platform.
Speaking with Chinese video game publication, Gamer Sky, Guillemot spoke briefly about a possible new Splinter Cell game. However, he stressed that any new Splinter Cell title from Ubisoft could be in the form of an experiment on different devices.
“On Splinter Cell there will be some new type of experiences, but more on different devices,” Guillemot said in a video interview. “So, we are working a lot on the brand today to come back at one point.”
IGN at Gamescom 2019: Schedule for Gameplay Demos, Interviews, and More
Gamescom, the world’s largest gaming convention is mere days away, and we’re expecting huge reveals, demos, news and more from the biggest game publishers and developers around the world. And IGN will be able to bring all to you live from the showfloor.
There are tons of big news opportunities to tune into, which will run down in this post, but of course IGN will have our own livestream, bringing you 28 hours of streamed content straight from the showfloor plus much more. We’re also proud to reveal that we are the official studio partner of Gamescom 2019, bringing you comprehensive coverage of the world’s largest gaming event.
IGN’s massive Gamescom streaming plans include streams in both English and German. From Gamescom’s Hall 7 showfloor, IGN U.S., U.K., and Germany hosts will be hosting in-depth interviews and game demos, showcasing exclusive gameplay, and bringing you reports straight from the showfloor.
Netflix’s The Witcher Has Cast Young Geralt
Netflix has confirmed the casting of Tristan Ruggeri as Young Geralt of Rivia. The news was initially discovered by the Redanian Intelligence website, who reported on a casting update from IMDb. According to IMDb, this will be Ruggeri's first big role as an actor.
Tristan Ruggeri will play Young Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher
FIFA 20 Will Be the Goofiest in the Franchise and I Can’t Wait
“As you can see, we’re not afraid to polarize fans,” said one FIFA team members as a dabbing unicorn tifo appeared in the stands of a customized stadium in FIFA Ultimate Team. Dabbing unicorns aren’t my aesthetic, but outlandish customization, new house rules (that can now be played online), and ridiculous trick shots in FIFA Volta all have me hyped for FIFA 20: a game that’s sure to be the goofiest entry in the series.
Sports sims aim to capture realism and FIFA 20 is no exception. In fact, the team watched real-life games and FIFA 19 matches side-by-side while brainstorming what changes needed to happen in FIFA 20. But the pursuit of realism isn’t stifling the team’s creativity when it comes to celebrating the sport and taking advantage of the medium: after all, FIFA 20 is still a video game.
Amazon’s The Boys Creator Reveals ‘Worlds First Pic of Season 2′
Warning! Full SPOILERS for The Boys: Season 1 below. For more on the series, be sure to check out our Season 1 spoiler-free review of The Boys, our ending explained and Season 2 predictions, and our interview with actor Karl Urban about his character Billy Butcher.
Destroy All Humans! $400 Edition Comes With Alien That Rides Your Back
The Destroy All Humans! remake won’t hit Earth until sometime in 2020, but you can already prepare for it in style. The Destroy All Humans! Crypto-137 Edition includes not only a statue of the iconic murderous alien Crypto, but also a Crypto-shaped backpack that will ride on your back like some kind of extraterrestrial baby possum.
Publisher THQ Nordic didn’t provide exact dimensions of the backpack, but it’s huge enough to span from the top of an adult woman’s head all the way to her waist. The Crypto backpack has two straps that connect the hands with the feet, and the backside has a zipper that opens up Crypto’s back for storage space. All in all, it’s a pretty accurate approximation of Crypto, especially with that large alien head.
Minecraft Super Duper Graphics Pack Canceled
More than two years after it was announced, Minecraft's Super Duper Graphics Pack has officially been canceled.
The graphics pack "proved too technically demanding to implement as planned," according to developer Mojang. "We aren’t happy with how the pack performed across devices," it said. "For this reason, we're stopping development on the pack, and looking into other ways for you to experience Minecraft with a new look."
In addition to improving lighting and textures, the Super Duper Graphics Pack was expected to be released alongside 4K support for the Xbox One X and PC versions of Minecraft.