What Is and Isn’t in FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch
FIFA 18 marks the long-running soccer franchise’s return to Nintendo systems after an absence since 2014. But the return of EA’s series, now on the NIntendo Switch, isn’t without its drawbacks.
EA has previously disclosed that FIFA 18 wouldn’t be feature-complete when compared to the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game, as well as that it’s not running on EA’s internal Frostbite engine. With the game now out, and headlining one of Switch’s most-packed release weeks yet, we have a clearer picture of what is — and what isn’t — included in the Switch version of FIFA 18, as well as some explanation from previous EA interviews about these features’ respective absences.
Elon Musk Plans Mars Rocket, City-to-City Rocket Travel
Elon Musk wants to fly you to Mars, the Moon, or NYC, all using the same rocket.
Musk, whose SpaceX and Tesla companies have evolved from pie-in-the-sky ideas to private space flight and auto-piloting car realities, announced the plans in a speech in Adelaide, Australia.
The rocket system would have more room onboard than an Airbus A380 commercial airliner and travel at a maximum speed of 17,000 mph. Trips from New York City to London would take just 29 minutes.
"If we’re building this thing to go to the moon and Mars, why not go other places as well?" Musk asked, according to The Washington Post.
Red Hook Studios Teases Darkest Dungeon For Switch
Red Hook Studios has announced a surprise port of Darkest Dungeon for Nintendo Switch.
The announcement, which you can see on Twitter, at first appears to be nothing but a video of some off-screen gameplay. However a quick camera zoom out reveals the game clearly running on Switch.
Wait for it... wait for it... pic.twitter.com/7nx0zpDglG
— Darkest Dungeon (@DarkestDungeon) September 29, 2017
Huge Image Gallery of Zelda and Mario Switch Accessories
Accessory maker PowerA has released a ton of images of its upcoming lineup of Nintendo Switch gear.
Among the many, and we mean many, images are Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey lunchbox kits, some of which come with "Joy-Con Comfort Grips," and earbuds, screen protectors, and a cleaning cloth to keep things nice and spotless.
Check out this huge image gallery for a glimpse at these pretty excellent accessories:
The accessories compliment nicely the upcoming release of the Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch bundle announced earlier in the month.
9 Great Games Missing from the SNES Classic
The 21-game lineup of the SNES Classic is outstanding -- for proof, check out our review. Not only does it compile some of the greatest games of all-time, but it also has the previously-unreleased Star Fox 2. But for as great as the roster is, it’s missing a few classics. Here are 9 games we feel are missing from the SNES Classic.
So which games would you have loved to see as a part of this collection? More importantly, were you actually able to get yourself an SNES Classic at launch? Let us know in comments!
Marty Sliva is a Executive Editor at IGN. A girl he was dating once stepped on his PlayStation 4, and now he no longer owns PT. But don't worry, they broke up. Follow him on Twitter @McBiggitty.
A Men In Black Spinoff Has Been Announced For 2019
A new Men in Black spinoff film is in the works, but there is no plan at the moment for Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones to return as J and K.
According to Deadline, Sony Pictures has fast tracked the film for release on May 17, 2019.
The movie already has a script, which comes from Matt Holloway and Art Marcum. Holloway and Marcum have written other movies such as Iron Man and Transformers: The Last Knight. This currently untitled sequel also has Steven Spielberg on board as an executive producer. What it does not have yet, though is a director or any actors.
Lynda Carter Tells James Cameron To “Stop Dissing” Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter, who helped popularize the character of Wonder Woman with her portrayal of the Amazonian on 1970s television, has taken James Cameron to task for his recent comments on Wonder Woman.
Cameron, the director of such films as Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Avatar, has been quite critical of the recent Wonder Woman film directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot.
Cameron called the Wonder Woman of Jenkins' film a "step backwards" for female representation. After getting backlash for his statement, Cameron stood his ground in terms of his criticism, particularly in comparison to his own character of Sarah Connor, as portrayed by Linda Hamilton.
Opinion: Marvel Legacy Is No DC Rebirth
Stop me if you've heard this one before. A popular publisher of superhero comics has hit a prolonged rough patch after years of questionable storytelling decisions and declining sales. In order to turn things around, they steer ahead with a massive relaunch that aims to both honor the company's powerful legacy and embrace a brighter, more exciting future. That relaunch kicks off with a special one-shot comic that introduces some huge plot twists, brings fan-favorite characters back into the spotlight and features fourth wall-breaking narration by a long-absent hero.
That's where DC was in May 2016 at the start of DC Rebirth, and Marvel finds itself in the exact same position now as the Legacy relaunch gets underway. The similarities between DC Universe Rebirth #1 and Marvel Legacy #1 really are pretty blatant. The one key difference between the two books is that, while they're both successful at what they set out to accomplish, they ultimately succeed for different reasons. If Marvel Legacy does succeed in its mission to redeem Marvel, it won't be for the same reasons Rebirth has salvaged DC.
WWE Superstars to Compete in IGN eSports Event
The worlds of the WWE and eSports are colliding — and IGN has your front-row seat to the action.
IGN is happy to announce that it will be hosting the WWE + IGN eSports Showdown in New York on Thursday, October 5, as well as a live stream of the event that night. WWE stars will go head-to-head as they virtually battle it out in one of today's biggest fighting games.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to attend, or catch the show online.
Ghosted to Pay Homage to The X-Files’ Legacy
On Sunday, October 1st, FOX - home to iconic TV series The X-Files - will premiere Ghosted, a new paranormal action comedy about an ex-cop and an ex-professor joining forces to explore the possibility of aliens, ghosts, and anything else that might go bump in the night.
The show/network pairing is most definitely purposeful too, according to stars Adam Scott and Craig Robinson, and creator Tom Gormican, who I had the pleasure of speaking to back at the Austin Television Festival.
"It's beyond appropriate," Robinson said, of Ghosted airing on FOX. "That's why we wanted to be in it. FOX recognized that too and were very excited about it."
"Yeah, from the very start, before we ever spoke to Tom about this I thought 'this has got to be on FOX'." Scott explained. "It's perfect. And they felt the same way, luckily." Gormican then added that part of what made The X-Files stand out was the horror element, noting "There isn't really another sort of horror genre comedy on TV and that's something we're going to lean into. And there's no other network other than FOX really for people who've tried to spore that on the drama side."