PUBG Creator Wants to Support It for 20 Years
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds creator Brendan 'PlayerUnknown' Green wants to support the breakout battle royale game "for the next 20 years."
Speaking at the BAFTA awards, Green said, "We want to do this for the next 20 years. We really want to build out a platform for game modes and possible esports. We're committed to supporting this game for a long time."
You can watch the full interview here:
Greene also touched on PUBG's upcoming maps, saying its next 8x8 map will be arriving later this year, which is supposed to be set near the Adriatic Sea. The second round of testing for its 4x4 Savage map will also begin Tuesday, April 17, he said, and more access keys will be sent out on Saturday, April 14.
Disney-Pixar Reveals New Incredibles 2 Poster
In anticipation of the Parr family's return, Disney-Pixar has lifted the veil on a new Incredibles 2 poster.
According to a post on Disney's official Twitter account, a new trailer for the film will be released tomorrow. In the meantime, check out the new poster below:
New Incredibles 2 poster, via Disney-Pixar
The film, written and directed by Brad Bird, boasts a voice cast that includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, Bob Odenkirk, Catherine Keener, Samuel L. Jackson, Brad Bird, Jonathan Banks, Sophia Bush, and Isabella Rossellini.
Punisher: War Machine Undermines Frank Castle’s Mission
Marvel Comics' recently concluded six-issue miniseries Punisher: War Machine, by writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Guiu Vilanova, was an over-the-top yet straightforward murderous action adventure: standard fare for a Punisher comic. Under the surface, however, the comic’s fun death romp displays a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes the character work.
The whole thing kicks off with Nick Fury giving the Punisher access to the War Machine suit in order to stop rogue S.H.I.E.L.D. agents stirring up political unrest in the fictional European country of Chernaya. Naturally, he goes rogue with the suit and sets off on a Punishing spree through Chernaya, liberating wrongly incarcerated prisoners and destroying military bases along the way, and at one point using the suit to literally rip a man’s body in half.
Shovel Knight Has Sold 2 Million Units
Yacht Club Games has announced Shovel Knight has reached another milestone with two million units sold.
The developer shared the news in a post on its official website. To celebrate the occasion, the game will get a week-long 20 percent discount on all platforms starting today. Owners of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove will receive the final campaign, King of Cards, for free upon its release.
Initially released as a digital-only title in 2014 on PC, Wii U, and 3DS, Shovel Knight got a retail release in 2015, before getting renamed to Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove and being split into three standalone releases.
John Woo Made a Lost in Space Reboot and Nobody Saw It
It’s been 53 years since the Robinson family originally got “Lost in Space,” in a TV series that might seem like a pop culture footnote but was - in its original run - more popular than Star Trek. But whereas Gene Roddenberry’s creation went on to spawn six TV spin-offs, a blockbuster movie franchise and an endless revenue stream via lucrative merchandising tie-ins, Irwin Allen’s Lost in Space has floundered for half a century -- including a stillborn reboot directed by action movie legend John Woo, the helmer of The Killer, Hard Boiled and Face/Off. But now the franchise has a new shot as relevance as yet another remake debuts on Netflix, so what better time to look back at the Lost in Space that almost -- but never -- was.
New Soulcalibur 6 Character Announced
Bandai Namco has confirmed fan-favorite character Siegfried is joining Soulcalibur VI's growing roster of fighters.
Announced via a new gameplay trailer, Siegfried and his giant sword are coming back for the upcoming sixth entry in the fighting game franchise. This time around, however, he seems to be sporting slightly longer hair and a scarf to boot.
Check out the trailer below to see Siegfried in action with his iconic armor and sword.
The warrior has appeared in every single Soulcalibur entry so far and will once again go up against his corrupted counterpart Nightmare, who's also confirmed for the new game.
Soulcalibur VI has now revealed a total of ten characters from its roster. Alongside Siegfried, The Witcher 3's Geralt is joining the fight as well as Ivy, Zasalamel, Mitsurugi, Sophitia, Kilik, Nightmare, Xianghua, and newcomer, Grøh.
A Playable Love Sequence? A Way Out Creator Wants to Do it
Josef Fares, the creator of A Way Out and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, spoke to IGN about his gameplay aspirations for future projects, saying he hopes to one day create a game with a playable love sequence.
"Why can't we make gameplay out of a love sequence? Like really play it, and I don't mean just push 'X' and 'Y.' Those are the kinds of things I want to explore," Fares said on the latest episode of our monthly interview show IGN Unfiltered (see below for the full episode).
"I think you can actually make gameplay into a beautiful love scene and actually play it and control it. That would be my dream to reach at some point," he added.
Kevin Smith Invites Stan Lee to Live With Him Amidst Abuse Reports
Following reports that Stan Lee is a victim of elder abuse, Kevin Smith has reached out to the co-creator of some of Marvel's most iconic heroes to offer him a helping hand.
A story from The Hollywood Reporter alleges that since his wife's death last year, Lee has been involved in disputes with his daughter over finances and his estate, with multiple figures in his life looking to take advantage of the pair. Just last week, a report surfaced that Stan Lee's blood had been stolen to sign comics that were subsequently sold in L.A. for up to $500 a pop.
What Did You Think of This Week’s Comics?
It was another big week for the comic book industry, especially with Captain America reaching the big 700 milestone and Domino finally getting her own solo series. Check out our new reviews and thinkpieces for the week, and let us know your favorite new releases in the comments below.
Written by Mark Waid | Drawn by Chris Samnee & Jack Kirby
"It's easy to dismiss Mark Waid and Chris Samnee's short Captain America run as a mere palate cleanser, helping to bridge the gap between Nick Spencer's Secret Empire epic and Ta-Nehisi Coates' upcoming series. But while it certainly fulfills that purpose, it also tells an enjoyable, tightly crafted story about a hero getting back in touch with himself and his country. Captain America #700 delivers a rousing finish to this story and serves as one more reminder that Waid and Samnee are among the best teams working in comics today." -Jesse
What Did You Think of This Week’s Comics?
It was another big week for the comic book industry, especially with Captain America reaching the big 700 milestone and Domino finally getting her own solo series. Check out our new reviews and thinkpieces for the week, and let us know your favorite new releases in the comments below.
Written by Mark Waid | Drawn by Chris Samnee & Jack Kirby
"It's easy to dismiss Mark Waid and Chris Samnee's short Captain America run as a mere palate cleanser, helping to bridge the gap between Nick Spencer's Secret Empire epic and Ta-Nehisi Coates' upcoming series. But while it certainly fulfills that purpose, it also tells an enjoyable, tightly crafted story about a hero getting back in touch with himself and his country. Captain America #700 delivers a rousing finish to this story and serves as one more reminder that Waid and Samnee are among the best teams working in comics today." -Jesse