How Fairy Pokemon Ruled the World Championships
We knew Fairy-type Pokemon would be powerful at the 2017 Pokemon World Championships this past weekend, but we had no idea they would seize such key roles in the finals matches in both the Video Game Championship (VGC) and Trading Card Game (TCG). Here’s a recap of the huge tournament and how the exciting matches played out.
Unlike the 2016 season of the competitive Pokemon VGC, this season’s rules restricted “uber” Legendary Pokemon, like Lunala and Solgaleo. This increased the viability of more Pokemon, letting players choose more freely without the fear of being taken out if they chose Pokemon other than super-powerful legends.
Game of Thrones: “Beyond the Wall” – Dragons on the Wall
Full spoilers for Game of Thrones: Season 7's "Beyond the Wall" continue below. Read on at your own risk!
Dragons on the Wall, IGN's weekly Game of Thrones show, finally got to see its namesake come true in this week's episode of Game of Thrones, "Beyond the Wall." With trouble brewing to the North, trouble brewing in Winterfell and Eastwatch-by-the-Sea investing in some very speedy ravens, there was a lot to discuss this week about an episode we were a bit divided on.
Terri Schwartz hosts this week from IGN's San Francisco office, and is joined by Editor-in-Chief Steve Butts. Make sure to also read our review of "Beyond the Wall!"
Fear Effect Remake Coming in 2018
A remade version of the fan favorite PlayStation action adventure title Fear Effect is coming to Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC in 2018.
Square Enix Collective has announced that French developer Sushee, who is also behind the crowdfunded sequel Fear Effect Sedna, is taking the reins on the upcoming remake, titled Fear Effect Reinvented.
The game will remain loyal to its roots by maintaining the soul of the original title, and as such, will have fixed camera angles. That said, Fear Effect Reinvented will feature improved controls and visuals, as well as a few new secrets along the way.
According to Sushee founder Benjamin Anseaume, fan support for the Fear Effect Sedna Kickstarter campaign helped spark the notion of recreating the first game so that new fans would be able to experience what started the craze.
Which Guardians Vol. 2 Blu-Ray Should You Buy?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is coming to home entertainment Tuesday, August 22, and as is the case with all blockbuster Blu-ray releases, there are tons of options available for anyone looking to just watch the movie, see it in 4K, or go all-out with a cool collector's edition. We've gone ahead and put together a list of available editions so you can be better informed with your choices.
The good old Blu-ray combo pack never fails to deliver the goods. Three times, to be specific. You get the movie, bonus content, a DVD, and the digital code. This is the base model for those who just want to watch the movie and maybe check out the bonus features sometime down the road. No biggie: we aren't here to judge.
Hellboy Reboot Casts Deadpool Villain
Deadpool villain Ed Skrein has reportedly joined the cast of the Hellboy reboot in a main role.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Skrein will portray Major Ben Daimio, a military member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. The character is able to turn into a jaguar when he gets angry or is in pain because of a prior supernatural incident.
Skrein played main villain Ajax in Deadpool and also starred as Daario Naharis in Game of Thrones before being replaced by Michiel Huisman.
Ed Skrein in Deadpool
Age of Empires IV Announced
Age of Empires IV is officially in the works, Microsoft announced today at Gamescom 2017.
According to a post on Xbox Wire, the latest entry in the long-running real-time strategy series is being developed by Relic Entertainment, the studio behind the Company of Heroes and Warhammer 40,000 games. A release date has yet to be announced.
Check out the announcement trailer below:
A remastered version of the first Age of Empires is also coming, and will launch on October 19 as a Windows 10 exclusive. Called Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, this remaster includes 4K support, various gameplay enhancements, a completely remastered soundtrack and multiplayer support.
Top Comics to Buy This Week: August 23, 2017
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
By writer Jason Aaron & artist Mahmud Asrar | Marvel
Gamescom 2017: Overwatch Junkertown Map Revealed
New Overwatch Escort Map, Junkertown, has been revealed at Gamescom, as well as an animated short.
Former home to Junkrat and Roadhog, Overwatch’s new Junkertown Escort Map will task players to escort a payload laden with treasure and explosives through a post-apocalyptic town come battle arena.
Early story details reveal that this shabby map was once an Omnium (where the likes of Bastion were constructed) and has since become home to the Junkers and their boss, the Queen of Junkertown.
As well as the usual slew of screenshots and a trailer, Blizzard have also released an in-game video featuring some hilarious back and forth from Junkrat and Roadhog.
This reveal precedes an absolutely packed Gamescom schedule from Blizzard. Including a brand new Overwatch character short that’s set to be livestreamed at a Blizzard Reveal Ceremony on August 23.
SummerSlam Highlights: Beasts, Bosses, and Beach Balls
WWE SummerSlam '17 is in the history books, folks.
Many titles changed hands, many memorable moments were created, and many Brocks got put through many tables as "The Biggest Party of the Summer" served up six hours of action.
If you haven't checked out my full SummerSlam Results and Reaction page, feel free to do so while I also now sound off on the night's best moments - as well as a few of the low points.
What were your personal highlights from SummerSlam? Take a second and sound off in the comments below.
Here are the 5 Best Moments, and 4 Worst, from SummerSlam 2017!
Battlefield 1: In the Name of the Tsar Expansion Detailed
Ahead of its release next month EA has revealed the full details about Battlefield 1's upcoming expansion, In the Name of the Tsar.
As detailed on PlayStation Blog, the expansion will feature six new maps, a new mode, new weapons, and two new classes.
One of the new maps, Lupkow Pass, is now playable for season pass owners. Verticality is vital in this snow-capped hillside that sees the Austro-Hungarian forces and the Russian Imperial Army battle each other.
Lupkow Pass map.