Our Days Gone Hands-On Impressions
BEYOND!
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Lucy O'Brien, and Jon Ryan to discuss Jon's hands-in experience with Days Gone (be sure to read his full Days Gone preview for more). We go over his five hours playing the game from Bend Studio, while the cast also discusses PlayStation Plus' March offerings, and breaks down what we've recently been playing.
- Audio Only Discussion & JR Intro - Beginning
- Famed News Editor Joins Sucker Punch - 5:10
- Days Gone Preview - 6:05
Arrow to End After Season 8
It's the end of an era; Arrow will officially end after Season 8, Stephen Amell announced on Twitter.
Playing Oliver Queen has been the greatest professional experience of my life... but you can’t be a vigilante forever.
Arrow will return for a final run of 10 episodes this Fall.
There’s so much to say... for now I just want to say thank you.
— Stephen Amell (@StephenAmell) March 6, 2019
The show will return for a shortened run of only 10 episodes in fall.
Blumhouse Doubtful on Happy Death Day 3
Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, has commented on the likelihood of a Happy Death Day 3 being released - and the odds aren’t great.
Reported by Bloody Disgusting, this news was revealed through a Q&A session on Twitter. Here, Blum responded to a fan asking how likely a third Happy Death Day movie would be. He plainly said that it’s “Not very
Can Watchmen’s Doctor Manhattan Defeat the Entire Justice League?
The newest chapter of Doomsday Clock shows us what happens when the most powerful character in the Watchmen universe goes up against the combined might of the Justice League.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Doomsday Clock #9!
In the previous issue of the series, Firestorm was framed for a massive explosion in Russia, one which killed numerous civilians and left even Superman himself comatose. The Justice League track the source of that energy burst to Mars. Many of Earth's most powerful heroes, including several Justice League squads and most of the planet's Green Lanterns, converge on the planet and the unknown enemy awaiting them.
Controversial Game Rape Day Won’t Be Allowed on Steam
A controversial game where players assume the role of a sociopath during a zombie apocalypse, called Rape Day, will not be sold on Steam.
Confirmed in an official statement on the Steam Blog, Valve decided not to distribute the game, saying "After significant fact-finding and discussion, we think Rape Day poses unknown costs and risks and therefore won't be on Steam. We respect developers’ desire to express themselves, and the purpose of Steam is to help developers find an audience, but this developer has chosen content matter and a way of representing it that makes it very difficult for us to help them do that."
Captain Marvel’s Brie Larson to Star in, Produce Apple’s CIA Drama Series
Oscar winner Brie Larson will be starring in the untitled drama series based on real-life CIA undercover operative, Amaryllis Fox, reported by THR.
Fox is releasing her memoir, Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA, which the series is based off of, with a release date of October 15, 2019.
Larson will also produce the drama series for Apple, who picked it up as a straight to series deal after a multiple-outlet bidding war.
The show is described as the journey of a young woman in the CIA, told through the viewpoint of her closest relationships. Megan Martin, known for The Following and Animal Kingdom, is reportedly in final negotiations to write the script, according to Variety.
PS4 Deals: GTA5 for $15, Plus Save on Resident Evil 2 and More
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PS4 owners who enjoy saving a few bucks can find deals on a number of big games right now at Amazon, including remarkable price drops on games like GTA5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, along with more modest discounts on newer titles like Anthem and Kingdom Hearts III. Let's take a look at what PS4 games and hardware you can save cash on today.
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Cards Offer Fantastic Looks at Mewtwo, Arcanine and More
Thanks to the reveal of some new Pokemon: Detective Pikachu trading cards, we now have our first look at how Ditto will appear in the live-action world of the movie. The cards also offer a fantastic look at some Pokemon only seen in the background of the trailer, like Arcanine, Charmander, Magikarp, and Slaking, not to mention some sweet looking shots of Mewtwo in all of its psychic glory.
Check ‘em out:
For more on Detective Pikachu, check out our breakdown of the new trailer where we analyze what Mewtwo has to do with the plot and point out over 40 Pokemon we found.
Joshua is Senior Editor of IGN Comics. If Pokemon, Green Lantern, or Game of Thrones are frequently used words in your vocabulary, you’ll want to follow him on Twitter @JoshuaYehl and IGN.
Maleficent 2 Gets New Title, Poster and Release Date
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, the sequel to 2014’s Maleficent, has received a new poster and a fresh release date.
Revealed by Disney, Mistress of Evil will hit theaters on October 18, 2019. The minimalist poster featuring Angelina Jolie as the titular character can be seen below.
The sequel was originally set for a May 29, 2020 release date, but has since been moved up. Jolie will be joined by actress Elle Fanning as Princess Aurora, as well as Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith. Other actors include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ed Skrein, Robert Lindsay and Harris Dickinson. Directed by Joachim Rønning, Mistress of Evil is being written by Linda Woolverton, Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster.
Fortnite vs. Apex Legends: Which Battle Royale is Right For You?
Fortnite’s Season 8 is well underway, bringing with it some changes to the map, including a new jungle biome, a pirate-themed town complete with pirate ship, and a giant, smoldering volcano. There are plenty of new pirate and ninja-themed skins, as well, and of course, a giant cannon weapon to round it all out.
Fortnite isn’t the only big Battle Royale on the block anymore, however, as a new challenger has risen to the occasion. Apex Legends has burst onto the scene finding immediate success, amassing over 50 million players in its first month. The game was an instant hit on Twitch, with many of Fortnite’s most popular streamers opting for the newer Battle Royale experience. Epic Games clearly took notice and tried to entice players by offering a set of Overtime Challenges that rewarded the Season 8 Battle Pass for free if completed in time. Now that Fortnite is facing some stiff competition for champion of the Battle Royale genre, let’s compare the two, so you can determine which game is best for you.