Halloween Horror Nights Stranger Things Maze Is Terrifyingly Good
There will be some spoilers for the upcoming Stranger Things Maze at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights in the article below.
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2018 is bringing the terrifying world of Netflix's Stranger Things to life. Working directly with series creators Matt and Ross Duffer, the haunted maze is inspired by the first season, featuring familiar locations that fans of the show will instantly recognize, like Will Byers' home and the dreaded Hawkins National Laboratory.
IGN was invited to take a behind the scenes tour while the maze was still under construction. Set inside the same shooting stage as shows like Family Feud, the Stranger Things set is immense, wisely using the large space to make participants feel like they're in Hawkins, Indiana. Our tour guide was creative director/executive producer, John Murdy, who informed us that authenticity and scares were their main goals while creating the maze.
I Love the Labo Vehicle Kit’s Pedal, and I’m Not Entirely Sure Why
I vividly remember the disappointment I felt when I bought a PS1 lightgun for Time Crisis and it didn’t recoil after I pulled the trigger. It quickly became clear that, aside from the thrills of seeing the game on a big screen or gleefully wasting all my dad’s spare change, something about that plasticky kickback alone made the arcade version feel special - so much so that I continued scraping together pound coins to play the cabinet version while my copy at home was slowly entombed in dust.
Over the course of three sets it’s become clear to me that I enjoy building Labo’s Toy-Con more than I enjoy playing what those controllers enable, but Nintendo’s latest ream of cardboard, the evocatively named Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit, comes with an added bonus after you’ve put it all together. It doesn’t let me down like that lightgun.
Nintendo Cloud Save Data Is Deleted if Your Subscription Expires
The ability to back up local game saves into the cloud is a feature Nintendo has long touted as a selling point for its Nintendo Switch Online service launching Sept. 18. Those cloud saves, however, will be lost if a customer allows their subscription to lapse.
"Save data stored with Save Data Cloud cannot be kept outside of the duration of your Nintendo Switch Online membership," reads an FAQ on Nintendo's U.K. website. "Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online also uses the Save Data Cloud, so the same applies. However, if you keep the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online save data saved locally on your Nintendo Switch console, then you can use it again if you purchase another membership."
Nintendo Cloud Save Data Is Deleted if Your Subscription Expires
The ability to back up local game saves into the cloud is a feature Nintendo has long touted as a selling point for its Nintendo Switch Online service launching September 18. Those cloud saves, however, will be lost if a customer allows their subscription to lapse.
"Save data stored with Save Data Cloud cannot be kept outside of the duration of your Nintendo Switch Online membership," reads an FAQ on Nintendo's U.K. website. "Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online also uses the Save Data Cloud, so the same applies. However, if you keep the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online save data saved locally on your Nintendo Switch console, then you can use it again if you purchase another membership."
Yu-Gi-Oh’s Yugi Muto Joins Jump Force Roster
Yu-Gi-Oh! protagonist Yugi Muto is joining Jump Force's roster, publisher Bandai Namco announced. The crossover marks the sixth manga universe to have a character added to the 2019 fighting game's roster.
Bandai Namco elected not to reveal anything about what Yugi Muto's in-game move set will be like, saying only that fans will have to stay tuned for more details at a later date.
For the uninitiated, Yu-Gi-Oh's backstory involves a boy who loves to play a card game called Duel Monsters that's a central part of the manga's world. When Yugi Muto solves an ancient puzzle, he's inhabited by the spirit of the long-dead Pharoh Atem, allowing Yugi Muto to transform into Dark Yugi in his hour of need and become an elite Duel Monsters player.
Yu-Gi-Oh’s Yugi Muto Joins Jump Force Roster
Yu-Gi-Oh! protagonist Yugi Muto is joining Jump Force's roster, publisher Bandai Namco announced. The crossover marks the sixth manga universe to have a character added to the 2019 fighting game's roster.
Bandai Namco elected not to reveal anything about what Yugi Muto's in-game move set will be like, saying only that fans will have to stay tuned for more details at a later date.
For the uninitiated, Yu-Gi-Oh's backstory involves a boy who loves to play a card game called Duel Monsters that's a central part of the manga's world. When Yugi Muto solves an ancient puzzle, he's inhabited by the spirit of the long-dead Pharoh Atem, allowing Yugi Muto to transform into Dark Yugi in his hour of need and become an elite Duel Monsters player.
DC Reveals New Martian Manhunter Series
DC has announced a new Martian Manhunter comic launching in December 2018, one that aims to both retell the iconic hero's origin story and bring him back to his roots as a detective.
As revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, Martian Manhunter is a 12-issue limited series from the Batman/The Shadow creative team of writer Steve Orlando and artist Riley Rossmo.
Martian Manhunter #1 cover by Riley Rossmo. (DC Entertainment)
Tommy’s Powers Are on the Fritz in Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon
Fan-favorite Power Ranger Tommy Oliver is getting the premiere treatment in an original graphic novel called Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon. The story finds Tommy long after he left his life as a Power Ranger, but when his son is put in danger, he must tap into his old power to save him, while also confronting a secret from his past. It’s written by Kyle Higgins, who proved his understanding of what makes Tommy special with his three-year MMPR comic saga that introduced hit villain Lord Drakkon, an alternate-reality version of Tommy. Drawn by Giuseppe Cafaro, the comic was created with input from the original Green Ranger actor himself, Jason David Frank, who acted as a special consultant.
Here’s Where to Preorder the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
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The next generation of iPhone comes out September 21, and iPhone XS and iPhone XR preorders are live right now. The iPhone XR preorder date isn't until October 19 and a release date of October 26. If you really want to get yourself a new iPhone, or if you're one of the careful planners who timed the expiration of a contract to coincide with the arrival of the new phones, here's what you need to know about the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
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Out Now: Get Shadow of the Tomb Raider on PC, PS4 and Xbox One
One of the most anticipated games this year, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is being released tomorrow on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. See below for the cheapest way to get a digital copy on all platforms.