Now Hiring Freelancers to Cover The PC’s Most Popular Games
IGN is looking for freelancers interested in contributing to regular coverage of the PC’s biggest games. Specifically, we’re looking for people well-versed in any of the following games:
- Overwatch
- PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
- League of Legends
- Dota 2
- CS:GO
- People who can confidently write news about any (or at least a few) of the top 25 most played games on Steam, including GTA 5, Warframe, H1Z1, ARK: Survival Evolved, Payday 2, Rocket League, Fallout 4, Civilization 5 and 6, Terraria, Rainbow Six Siege, Paladins, and more.
WWE’s Seth Rollins on Playing the Jerk in Armed Response
Before WWE Superstar Seth Rollins heads into SummerSlam on Sunday, August 20th, you can watch him suit up for some spooky action in Armed Response - a new paranormal thriller from WWE and KISS legend Gene Simmons that opens in theaters and On Demand on Friday, August 4th.
Starring Wesley Snipes, Anne Heche, Dave Annable, and Simmons himself in a cameo role, Armed Response follows a team of special forces soldiers as they investigate an artificial intelligence gone wrong inside a secret high-tech facility known as The Temple.
Rollins, in his very first movie roll, stars as one of the most brutal members of Snipes' highly-skilled black ops unit and as the mystery deepens and the danger rises, Rollins' Bret starts to become more and more unhinged.
Rime Switch Version Release Date Announced
Tequila Works' Rime is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 14 in North America and November 17 in Europe.
The puzzle-adventure game will be available via Nintendo's eShop for $30 USD / €35 / £30 or physically for $40 USD / €45 / £40. The physical release includes a download code for the game's soundtrack.
"As big fans of Nintendo, we truly appreciate our fans’ patience as Tantalus and Tequila Works continue working on Rime on Nintendo Switch," said Tequila Works CEO and creative director Raúl Rubio Munárriz. "We are all committed to making sure all players get the high-quality experience they deserve."
Originally announced as a PlayStation 4 exclusive in 2013, Rime was re-revealed as a multiplatform game back in January. It was then released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in May.
Dynasty Warriors 9 Release Platforms Announced
Dynasty Warriors 9 will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in North America and Europe, Koei Tecmo announced today.
A release date for the game is still not known. Two new playable characters for the game have also been confirmed: Ma Chong, a brilliant tactician from the kingdom of Wei, and Zhou Cang from the kingdom of Shu.
The latest entry in developer Omega Force's long-running action series is going open-world for the first time. This will allow players to choose between progressing through the main story or to simply explore China, from the Great Wall to the bamboo forests of Chengdu.
You'll also be a part of various different battles, like simple scouting missions or the chance to sabotage enemy supply troops.
Comic Book Reviews for August 2, 2017
It was another big week of comics as the industry kicked off the month of August. DC continued "The War of Jokes and Riddles" in Batman #28. Marvel delivered the first of 10 Generations one-shots as the build-up to Marvel Legacy begins. IDW dropped a double dose of TMNT goodness. And Dynamite put Turok back in the spotlight with the debut of his newest ongoing series.
Scroll down to check out our reviews of these and various other new releases, and be sure to let us know your favorite books in the comments below.
Also, extend a warm welcome to the newest member of the IGN Comics Review Crew - Tara Giovannini!
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WNBA Teams and Players Coming to NBA Live 18
For the first time ever, WNBA players and teams will be playable in a video game. EA teamed up with the league to bring the WNBA to NBA Live 18.
EA scanned the heads of star WNBA players like Maya Moore, Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi, and more, and had 2017 WNBA first-draft pick Kelsey Plum provide motion capture.
WNBA President Lisa Borders said the league is "delighted to collaborate and make history with EA."
Borders is confident "the game will provide a terrific platform to showcase the players and the league."
EA revealed NBA Live 18 during its EA Play event during E3 week. A new mode in the game, called The One, has you select between playing in the league or playing 5-on-5 games on the streets.
New Evil Within 2 Crafting Details Revealed
A Bethesda blog post has revealed new crafting details in the Evil Within 2.
“The world of The Evil Within 2 is full of possibilities,” said Game Director John Johanas in the update. “With some of the larger stages we’ve created, we’re opening Union up to the players’ wishes and unique playstyles. Through the layout of the world, as well as the crafting and customization systems in the game, we’re providing you with the freedom to take on the challenges in front of you however you choose.”
Customizing Sebastian and your gear will now have separate systems. Green gel is still used to upgrade Sebastian, but weapons will now be upgraded with Weapon Parts.
Pacific Rim Sequel Gets a New Release Date
You'll have to wait just a little longer to see Pacific Rim: Uprising, as the release date has been moved back to March 23, 2018.
This news comes via The Hollywood Reporter. The previous date was February 23, so the delay is only a month.
John Boyega, well known for his role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will be starring in the Pacific Rim sequel. He'll play Jack Pentecost, son of Idris Elba's Stacker Pentecost from the first movie.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm – Chloe Still Isn’t Nice
I had a hard time accepting Chloe Price as the protagonist and main focus of Deck Nine’s Life is Strange: Before the Storm during the short demo I recently played. While the first of three episodes is releasing August 31, my hands-on preview only lasted a quick ten minutes. Afterward, I was shown a video showcasing more of what we can come to expect from Life is Strange: Before the Storm. Chloe still acts in a way that breeds contempt, but she still seems like a complex character I can’t help but appreciate the existence of.
The nineteen-year-old Chloe waved high easily recognizable red flags as protagonist Max reconnected with her in the previous game, Dontnod’s Life is Strange, all the while blaming her own bad behavior, self-defeating attitude, and failures, on previous hardships and anyone but herself. Chloe’s selfishness and lack of personal responsibility drove me crazy.
Batman: Meet Red Death and the Murder Machine
DC's upcoming crossover event Dark Nights: Metal will introduce readers to the seven evil versions of Batman that hail from the Dark Multiverse. Today DC revealed a pair of new covers that offer a closer glimpse of two of these so-called Dark Knights.
Each of the Dark Knights will be spotlighted in a series of seven one-shot specials over the course of the Metal crossover. First up is Batman: The Red Death #1, with a cover by artist Jason Fabok and colorist Dean White.
