Return to Monkey Island will be the "conclusion" to the entire series, according to the game's charming new website.

The website is presented as its own point 'n' click experience, full of interactivity drawn from the Monkey Island series. Click through to the Overview section, however and (as spotted by Eurogamer) you'll find out that Return to Monkey Island will be "the exciting conclusion to the Monkey Island series."

After a very long wait – the last game in the series was Tales of Monkey Island in 2009 – fans might be dismayed to hear that this could be the final outing for the classic adventure games. It is possible that it may be designed as the end of the story, of course, and that prequels could be a future way for it to continue.

It's also possible that developer Terrible Toybox is referring to this is as the conclusion of a trilogy, rather than ruling out any more Monkey Island games. Return to Monkey Island will be a direct sequel to the first two games, The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, from original writer-director Ron Gilbert. It will ignore the events of Monkey Island games created after that point (although does reintroduce Monkey Island 3 fan-favourite, Murray the Talking Skull).

We've contacted the developer for comment.

Return to Monkey Island was announced in April, and Gilbert and the team at Terrible Toybox have been drip-feeding information ahead of its release later this year, most recently revealing that it will come to Nintendo Switch first on consoles.

While he's announced some gameplay details, such as the inclusion of an easy mode and hint system, Gilbert has mostly talked about the long and unexpected timeline that eventually led to the creation of Return to Monkey Island.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer who occasionally remembers to tweet @thelastdinsdale. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

Ubisoft's open world pirate game Skull & Bones will reportedly be released on November 8, after years of troubled development.

As reported by Eurogamer, industry insider @ALumia_Italia shared on Twitter (below) that a release date had been found amid an apparent Xbox Store entry, also listing a plethora of DLC packs for the game. These include a preorder bonus, Bloody Bones' Legacy Mission, the Ashen Corsair Mission, the Smuggler Pass Token, digital soundtrack and artbook, and Premium Bonus Pack.

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— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) June 28, 2022

While it's unclear exactly what these are individually, their placement on the Xbox Store certainly implies that Ubisoft is nearing an official announcement of Skull & Bones' release date, from which point players will be able to preorder it. Repeated leaker Tom Henderson subsequently followed up to add weight to the November 8 release date (also in the tweet above),

It's also not the only evidence to suggest a major reveal is coming. Skull & Bones was rated by the ESRB on June 27 (and by South Korea's ratings board in May), and games are usually only presented to ratings boards once they're in a complete or near-complete state. Gameplay also leaked in April that had a pretty comprehensive overview of the game, and while it's not clear what stage of development this was from, we do know that certain members of the public have been playing Skull & Bones to test it for Ubisoft.

The game was first revealed five years ago in 2017 but suffered delay after delay and as of July last year had reportedly been in development for eight years. It reportedly entered an alpha stage at this time after receiving a major reboot in September 2020.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer who occasionally remembers to tweet @thelastdinsdale. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Star Wars series was originally pitched as a trilogy of feature films, still starring Ewan McGregor.

In an interview with The Direct, one of Obi-Wan Kenobi's credited writers Stuart Beattie revealed that he didn't actually collaborate with the production team but was instead responsible for writing a screenplay for the first of three planned Obi-Wan films. He added that, at the time, both Disney and Ewan McGregor were "absolutely" on board with the idea of a trilogy.

"I wrote the film that they based the show on," Beattie said. "I spent like a year, year and a half working on it. When the decision was made not to make any more spin-off films after Solo came out, I left the project and went on to other things.

"[Executive producer Joby Harold] came on and took my scripts and turned it from two hours into six. So I did not work with them at all, I just got credit for the episodes because it was all my stuff."

Beattie pitched three films to Lucasfilm as he believed the Obi-Wan from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith had to undergo three different evolutions before he became the Ben we know in A New Hope.

"The first one was the first movie, which was the show, which was: 'surrender to the will of the Force. Transport your will, surrender your will. Leave the kid alone,'" Beattie explained. "The second was thinking about where Kenobi ends up. And one of the most powerful and probably the most powerful moment in all of Obi-Wan's story is that moment where he sacrifices himself in A New Hope.

"Great moment, you know, makes you cry. But, if you stop and think about it, it's a pretty sudden thing, to just kind of go be fighting a guy, to see Luke and go, 'I'm gonna die.' You know, that to me, that required forethought. That required pre-acceptance that this was going to happen."

Beattie didn't share his ideas for the third film but said he was devastated when the trilogy was scrapped as Disney and Lucasfilm shifted major parts of Star Wars storytelling towards TV shows instead of movies.

"It certainly crushed us. Devastated, absolutely devastated," he said. "But, that's the business, you know, highs and lows. I'm glad it got made. I'm glad the show got made. I'm proud of my story that [got] told."

Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy said in May that Star Wars is now about "persistent storytelling" instead of film trilogies, as a regular output of TV shows, one-off films, and even novels, comics, and games will now be used to expand the universe instead of just landmark movie collections. The next film set to be released is from Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi, who also said in May that he'll bring a completely fresh story to the Star Wars universe.

The new model appears to be working, as in our 8/10 review of the first season, IGN said: "Bookended by strong opening and closing chapters, Obi-Wan Kenobi bridges the gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope to satisfying effect."

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer who occasionally remembers to tweet @thelastdinsdale. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Star Wars series was originally pitched as a trilogy of feature films, still starring Ewan McGregor.

In an interview with The Direct, one of Obi-Wan Kenobi's credited writers Stuart Beattie revealed that he didn't actually collaborate with the production team but was instead responsible for writing a screenplay for the first of three planned Obi-Wan films. He added that, at the time, both Disney and Ewan McGregor were "absolutely" on board with the idea of a trilogy.

"I wrote the film that they based the show on," Beattie said. "I spent like a year, year and a half working on it. When the decision was made not to make any more spin-off films after Solo came out, I left the project and went on to other things.

"[Executive producer Joby Harold] came on and took my scripts and turned it from two hours into six. So I did not work with them at all, I just got credit for the episodes because it was all my stuff."

Beattie pitched three films to Lucasfilm as he believed the Obi-Wan from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith had to undergo three different evolutions before he became the Ben we know in A New Hope.

"The first one was the first movie, which was the show, which was: 'surrender to the will of the Force. Transport your will, surrender your will. Leave the kid alone,'" Beattie explained. "The second was thinking about where Kenobi ends up. And one of the most powerful and probably the most powerful moment in all of Obi-Wan's story is that moment where he sacrifices himself in A New Hope.

"Great moment, you know, makes you cry. But, if you stop and think about it, it's a pretty sudden thing, to just kind of go be fighting a guy, to see Luke and go, 'I'm gonna die.' You know, that to me, that required forethought. That required pre-acceptance that this was going to happen."

Beattie didn't share his ideas for the third film but said he was devastated when the trilogy was scrapped as Disney and Lucasfilm shifted major parts of Star Wars storytelling towards TV shows instead of movies.

"It certainly crushed us. Devastated, absolutely devastated," he said. "But, that's the business, you know, highs and lows. I'm glad it got made. I'm glad the show got made. I'm proud of my story that [got] told."

Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy said in May that Star Wars is now about "persistent storytelling" instead of film trilogies, as a regular output of TV shows, one-off films, and even novels, comics, and games will now be used to expand the universe instead of just landmark movie collections. The next film set to be released is from Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi, who also said in May that he'll bring a completely fresh story to the Star Wars universe.

The new model appears to be working, as in our 8/10 review of the first season, IGN said: "Bookended by strong opening and closing chapters, Obi-Wan Kenobi bridges the gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope to satisfying effect."

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer who occasionally remembers to tweet @thelastdinsdale. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, which has guaranteed the legal right to abortion nationwide since 1973. The practical effect of this decision is that abortion will be banned in 9 states within 30 days, with at least 12 more likely to follow. Increased legal restrictions are likely to severely impact clinics and organizations specializing in reproductive health, making it more difficult to access life-saving care, with people of color and other marginalized groups being disproportionately affected.

Game studios including Bungie, Insomniac, and Innersloth have responded to the decision by affirming their support for reproductive rights while posting links to charity and advocacy organizations. Disney, Netflix, and other studios have promised to provide access to abortion care for employees, including expanded travel benefits to cover employees who may now need to cross state lines to obtain essential care.

On June 24, IGN released the following statement.

IGN is committed to being inclusive and supporting equality. We believe our employees have the right to make personal decisions about their physical and mental well-being. With employees in multiple states, we believe that all of our employees are entitled to universal access to health care and services, regardless of where one chooses to live.

How to Help: Charitable Organizations

A number of reproductive health and advocacy groups are currently accepting donations and support for their efforts to help guarantee access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion. We encourage you to consider the resources below, which offer ways to help organizations advocating for access to reproductive care and support.

National Network of Abortion Funds

National Network of Abortion Funds provides support for those seeking abortion on every level, from national to regional. In addition to monetary support, they offer “practical support” which is defined as “transportation, lodging, childcare, translation” and other services. You can read more about their services here. Donations could mean a huge amount to these smaller, grassroots organizations – you can see a list of funds by region here. Note that National Network of Abortion Funds was experiencing site outages and are also accepting direct donations at this link.

Center for Reproductive Rights

The Center for Reproductive Rights touts itself as “the only global legal advocacy organization dedicated to reproductive rights.” Its focus is backing effective reproductive health law in both the US and abroad.

Repro Legal Defense Fund via If/When/How

This fund, set up by advocacy group If/When/How, covers bail costs and pays for legal defenses for those investigated, arrested, or prosecuted for self-managing an abortion. The fund also offers free, confidential help from legal experts.

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood provides a network of over 600 clinics that provide reproductive health and give access to abortion across the country. Here’s a list of services Planned Parenthood provides, and a list of clinics you can search here.

Other Resources

Below are resources for those looking for assistance with reproductive health. We will add any relevant resources that we discover.

National Abortion Federation Hotline - 1-800-772-9100

The National Abortion Federation’s National Hotline ”operates the largest national, toll-free, multi-lingual Hotline for abortion referrals and financial assistance in the U.S.” You can also donate to the fund here.

Interactive Map of Abortion Policies and Access

The Guttmacher Institute, a pro-choice policy organization, has put together an interactive map of the US that provides a readable rundown of abortion policies and statistics for each state.

IGN has been diligently practicing ways in which we can share cultural celebrations and promote inclusivity, as well as drive support toward humanitarian causes through our How to Help articles. The IGN editorial team is committed to using our platform for good to aid the innocent voices who need it the most. We of course encourage our readers to support the causes and associated organizations that most resonate with them, and encourage you to donate if you have the means to.

On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, which has guaranteed the legal right to abortion nationwide since 1973. The practical effect of this decision is that abortion will be banned in 9 states within 30 days, with at least 12 more likely to follow. Increased legal restrictions are likely to severely impact clinics and organizations specializing in reproductive health, making it more difficult to access life-saving care, with people of color and other marginalized groups being disproportionately affected.

Game studios including Bungie, Insomniac, and Innersloth have responded to the decision by affirming their support for reproductive rights while posting links to charity and advocacy organizations. Disney, Netflix, and other studios have promised to provide access to abortion care for employees, including expanded travel benefits to cover employees who may now need to cross state lines to obtain essential care.

On June 24, IGN released the following statement.

IGN is committed to being inclusive and supporting equality. We believe our employees have the right to make personal decisions about their physical and mental well-being. With employees in multiple states, we believe that all of our employees are entitled to universal access to health care and services, regardless of where one chooses to live.

How to Help: Charitable Organizations

A number of reproductive health and advocacy groups are currently accepting donations and support for their efforts to help guarantee access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion. We encourage you to consider the resources below, which offer ways to help organizations advocating for access to reproductive care and support.

National Network of Abortion Funds

National Network of Abortion Funds provides support for those seeking abortion on every level, from national to regional. In addition to monetary support, they offer “practical support” which is defined as “transportation, lodging, childcare, translation” and other services. You can read more about their services here. Donations could mean a huge amount to these smaller, grassroots organizations – you can see a list of funds by region here. Note that National Network of Abortion Funds was experiencing site outages and are also accepting direct donations at this link.

Center for Reproductive Rights

The Center for Reproductive Rights touts itself as “the only global legal advocacy organization dedicated to reproductive rights.” Its focus is backing effective reproductive health law in both the US and abroad.

Repro Legal Defense Fund via If/When/How

This fund, set up by advocacy group If/When/How, covers bail costs and pays for legal defenses for those investigated, arrested, or prosecuted for self-managing an abortion. The fund also offers free, confidential help from legal experts.

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood provides a network of over 600 clinics that provide reproductive health and give access to abortion across the country. Here’s a list of services Planned Parenthood provides, and a list of clinics you can search here.

Other Resources

Below are resources for those looking for assistance with reproductive health. We will add any relevant resources that we discover.

National Abortion Federation Hotline - 1-800-772-9100

The National Abortion Federation’s National Hotline ”operates the largest national, toll-free, multi-lingual Hotline for abortion referrals and financial assistance in the U.S.” You can also donate to the fund here.

Interactive Map of Abortion Policies and Access

The Guttmacher Institute, a pro-choice policy organization, has put together an interactive map of the US that provides a readable rundown of abortion policies and statistics for each state.

IGN has been diligently practicing ways in which we can share cultural celebrations and promote inclusivity, as well as drive support toward humanitarian causes through our How to Help articles. The IGN editorial team is committed to using our platform for good to aid the innocent voices who need it the most. We of course encourage our readers to support the causes and associated organizations that most resonate with them, and encourage you to donate if you have the means to.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek hasn't exactly had a smooth ride since taking Disney's reins in 2020. From the COVID-19 pandemic shuttering theme parks across the country to a reported feud with former CEO Bob Iger, Chapek has come to be seen as an embattled executive moving from one crisis to another.

Nevertheless, Chapek received one big vote of confidence today, with Variety reporting that Disney's board of directors has voted unanimously to extend his contract for three more years.

"Disney was dealt a tough hand by the pandemic, yet with Bob at the helm, our businesses — from parks to streaming — not only weathered the storm, but emerged in a position of strength," chairman Susan Arnold said in a statement.

"In this important time of growth and transformation, the Board is committed to keeping Disney on the successful path it is on today, and Bob’s leadership is key to achieving that goal. Bob is the right leader at the right time for The Walt Disney Company, and the Board has full confidence in him and his leadership team."

The extension comes despite criticism stemming from his handling of major decisions like releasing Black Widow to both streaming and theaters simultaneously, leading star Scarlett Johansson to sue the entertainment giant. Chapek also found himself trapped between angry employees and the Republican Party amid the battle over Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.

Chapek expressed gratitude for the board's support and said leading Disney was the "honor of a lifetime."

The next three years will continue to test Chapek's leadership a Disney recovers from the pandemic; tries to continue growing Disney Plus amid fierce competion, and leans more than ever on its stable of well-known properties.

In the short-term, though, Chapek and the rest of Disney can enjoy the pending windfall from Thor: Love and Thunder, which is set to release on July 8.

Blogroll Image Credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek hasn't exactly had a smooth ride since taking Disney's reins in 2020. From the COVID-19 pandemic shuttering theme parks across the country to a reported feud with former CEO Bob Iger, Chapek has come to be seen as an embattled executive moving from one crisis to another.

Nevertheless, Chapek received one big vote of confidence today, with Variety reporting that Disney's board of directors has voted unanimously to extend his contract for three more years.

"Disney was dealt a tough hand by the pandemic, yet with Bob at the helm, our businesses — from parks to streaming — not only weathered the storm, but emerged in a position of strength," chairman Susan Arnold said in a statement.

"In this important time of growth and transformation, the Board is committed to keeping Disney on the successful path it is on today, and Bob’s leadership is key to achieving that goal. Bob is the right leader at the right time for The Walt Disney Company, and the Board has full confidence in him and his leadership team."

The extension comes despite criticism stemming from his handling of major decisions like releasing Black Widow to both streaming and theaters simultaneously, leading star Scarlett Johansson to sue the entertainment giant. Chapek also found himself trapped between angry employees and the Republican Party amid the battle over Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.

Chapek expressed gratitude for the board's support and said leading Disney was the "honor of a lifetime."

The next three years will continue to test Chapek's leadership a Disney recovers from the pandemic; tries to continue growing Disney Plus amid fierce competion, and leans more than ever on its stable of well-known properties.

In the short-term, though, Chapek and the rest of Disney can enjoy the pending windfall from Thor: Love and Thunder, which is set to release on July 8.

Blogroll Image Credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

Sony has announced a new line of gaming headsets and monitors today.

As part of its Inzone lineup, Sony's latest lineup of gaming products are not specifically PlayStation-branded. In total, five products are featured in the Inzone lineup: three gaming headsets along with two gaming monitors.

The headsets are part of the Inzone H-series, the design is similar to Sony's Pulse 3D headset with three different models: H3, H7, and H9. The H3 is the most affordable and is the only wired gaming headset in the Inzone H-series. While the H7 and H9 are wireless headsets that also support Bluetooth, the biggest distinction between the two is the H9 offers digital noise canceling. All three headsets support 360-degree spatial audio and work on PC and PS5.

The Sony Inzone H3 will retail for $99, while the H7 and H9 will retail for $229 and $299, respectively.

We reviewed the high-end Sony Inzone H9 headset, noting that, while it was a decent first attempt from Sony to make a non-PlayStation branded headset, the sore spots and $299 price tag make it a tough sell for most of its target audience.

The other two products in the Inzone lineup include the M-series, with two monitors: the Inzone M3 and M9. The Inzone M3 is a 1080p gaming monitor with a refresh rate of 240Hz. The flagship M9 is a 4K gaming monitor with a refresh rate of 144Hz.

Both M-series monitors are 27-inches and feature HDMI 2.1, making these good monitors to consider if you are looking to take advantage of devices that support variable refresh rate, such as the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. Sony notes that the Inzone M-series will have some exclusive features for PS5 owners, such as Auto HDR Tone Mapping, allowing you to optimize your console's high dynamic range (HDR).

In our review of the Sony Inzone M9, we praised the display for offering 4K 120Hz gaming at a competitive price, compared to other monitors of similar specs available on the market.

The Inzone M3 will cost $529 and will be available sometime this winter, while the high-end Inzone M9 is coming this summer and will retail for $899.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

Sony has announced a new line of gaming headsets and monitors today.

As part of its Inzone lineup, Sony's latest lineup of gaming products are not specifically PlayStation-branded. In total, five products are featured in the Inzone lineup: three gaming headsets along with two gaming monitors.

The headsets are part of the Inzone H-series, the design is similar to Sony's Pulse 3D headset with three different models: H3, H7, and H9. The H3 is the most affordable and is the only wired gaming headset in the Inzone H-series. While the H7 and H9 are wireless headsets that also support Bluetooth, the biggest distinction between the two is the H9 offers digital noise canceling. All three headsets support 360-degree spatial audio and work on PC and PS5.

The Sony Inzone H3 will retail for $99, while the H7 and H9 will retail for $229 and $299, respectively.

We reviewed the high-end Sony Inzone H9 headset, noting that, while it was a decent first attempt from Sony to make a non-PlayStation branded headset, the sore spots and $299 price tag make it a tough sell for most of its target audience.

The other two products in the Inzone lineup include the M-series, with two monitors: the Inzone M3 and M9. The Inzone M3 is a 1080p gaming monitor with a refresh rate of 240Hz. The flagship M9 is a 4K gaming monitor with a refresh rate of 144Hz.

Both M-series monitors are 27-inches and feature HDMI 2.1, making these good monitors to consider if you are looking to take advantage of devices that support variable refresh rate, such as the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. Sony notes that the Inzone M-series will have some exclusive features for PS5 owners, such as Auto HDR Tone Mapping, allowing you to optimize your console's high dynamic range (HDR).

In our review of the Sony Inzone M9, we praised the display for offering 4K 120Hz gaming at a competitive price, compared to other monitors of similar specs available on the market.

The Inzone M3 will cost $529 and will be available sometime this winter, while the high-end Inzone M9 is coming this summer and will retail for $899.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.