South Park: The Fractured But Whole is Cruder and More Complex
South Park: The Fractured But Whole was the only game shown off at Ubisoft's E3 2016 conference that still isn't out. But with its October release date just around the corner, the developer brought the RPG back to E3 this year, and with it, a brand-new demo that showed off the game's humor, exploration, and new battle system.
We got to spend about 20 minutes hands-on with The Fractured But Whole. Here's what we thought.
I don’t know how to tell you about what I played of South Park: The Fractured But Whole at E3 this year without using words that have likely never been seen on IGN before. There’s a rhythm-based, lapdance mini-game in which you have to twerk and tap a button to fart on a man’s lap simultaneously, and that’s one of the least vulgar parts. In my opinion, that makes it a delightfully authentic-feeling follow up to an already on-point South Park game.
Call of Duty: WW2: All Gameplay, News, Trailers
Activision first announced Call of Duty: WW2 in April 2017. Shooter fans looking for a little historical action will be able to get their hands on it on November 3, 2017.
While recent installments have taken place further and further in the future, Call of Duty: WW2, brings the franchise back to the past. Sledgehammer Games, which previously helmed Advanced Warfare, is the development team working on it. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Call of Duty: WW2.
Sony struck a deal with Activision and showed off a new trailer for Call of Duty: WW2 at its E3 2017 conference. Here it is:
Now let's go back to the beginning and see everything Activision has announced about the game so far.
Metroid: Samus Returns Special Edition Announced
Nintendo has unveiled a special edition for Metroid: Samus Returns.
The package, unveiled on Nintendo Treehouse Live and Nintendo of America's Twitter account, features cover art that calls back to Metroid 2's box. Plus, the special edition offers a "Samus Archives Sound Selection" CD.
Nintendo has announced a special edition for Metroid: Samus Returns.
Metroid: Samus Returns Amiibo Revealed
During today's Nintendo Treehouse Live event at E3 2017, Nintendo unveiled a new Samus Aran and Metroid amiibo.
Both amiibo will be compatible with Metroid: Samus Returns, a re-imagining of Metroid II: Return of Samus, which will be released for Nintendo 3DS on September 15.
The new Metroid amiibo has a squishy texture and features the alien creature breaking out of its glass enclosure. See it below:
Metroid amiibo, courtesy Nintendo on Twitter
Super Mario Odyssey Hands-On Preview
Travel is said to broaden the mind. But when you’re Mario, it’s liable to transform you into a T-rex, a tank, a ball of electricity or fire, and sometimes a weird squat plant creature with telescopic vegetation legs. (I’ll try to explain that one later.)
Super Mario Odyssey has been referred to as Mario’s return to the sandbox, a successor to Mario 64 and Sunshine. But 'sandbox' isn’t the right word, says Nintendo. In Japan, they use the word hakoniwa, a form of miniature gardening. The idea is to create an intricate and stylised landscape, where every element is placed with care and though. This is the philosophy shaping Odyssey’s Kingdoms. So while a single area isn’t huge – you can triple-jump your way across New Donk City in a few minutes – thanks to this concentrated, considered design, it feels far bigger.
Former Metroid Prime Dev Not Working on Metroid Prime 4
Nintendo has revealed that the recently-announced Metroid Prime 4 is not developed by Retro Studios, the developer who made the first three games.
Instead, Nintendo’s Bill Trinen revealed at a group interview that the game is being built by a “talented new development team.” Despite the shift, the game will still be overseen by longtime producer Kensuke Tanabe, who produced the previous Metroid Prime games.
Beyond that, Nintendo didn’t reveal additional details about development, but did confirm that the game is still a first-person adventure and will be released “beyond 2017.”
Metroid: Samus Returns Announced for Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo has announced Metroid: Samus Returns for the Nintendo 3DS, launching later this year.
On Twitter, Nintendo revealed the game, which is a re-imagining of Metroid II: Return of Samus, is coming on September 15 for the 3DS.
Revealed during the Nintendo Treehouse Live stream, MercurySteam, the team behind Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, was revealed as the developer of the game. Samus Returns will include free aiming.
Last year, Nintendo actually shut down a Metroid 2 fan remake, AM2R, after the fan-made project had been released on PC. A Nintendo representative told IGN at the time "...just as Nintendo respects the intellectual property rights of others, we must also protect our own characters, trademarks and other content. The unapproved use of Nintendo’s intellectual property can weaken our ability to protect and preserve it, or to possibly use it for new projects."
Super Mario Odyssey Amiibo Revealed
During Treehouse Live at E3 today, Nintendo announced that three new Super Mario Odyssey amiibo figures are on the way. The set will include Mario, Bowser, and Peach, with Mario sporting a white suit and white top hat with a red bowtie, Peach in a wedding dress and tiara, and Bowser in a white suit and white top hat.
The set will add costumes to the game and “assist" with gameplay, though no additional details were revealed. Additional previously-released amiibo will also work with Super Mario Odyssey, but Nintendo didn't reveal any details just yet.
This marks today’s second set of new amiibo, following the four champions from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. As Nintendo announced earlier today, Super Mario Odyssey will come to Switch on October 27, 2017. Stay tuned to IGN for all of the news from E3.
Why Batman: Metal Will ‘Melt Your Face Off’
DC made a lot of Batman fans very happy when they revealed that writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo will be reuniting in August for a new event comics called Dark Nights: Metal. But readers don't have to wait until August to get a taste of what's coming for Batman and the Justice League. This week sees the release of the first of two Metal prologues, Dark Days: The Forge #1. This one-shot special sees Snyder and co-writer James Tynion IV lay the groundwork for one of Batman's biggest and most challenging cases, a mystery that extends back thousands of years and ties into loose threads from Snyder's past Batman work. This issue also leads into the second half of DC's Metal prelude, Dark Days: The Casting #1, in July.
Super Mario Odyssey Release Date Announced
During the Nintendo Spotlight event today, Nintendo confirmed that Super Mario Odyssey will be released for Nintendo Switch on October 27, 2017.
A trailer shown during the event revealed new features like throwing your hat to take control of enemies, as well as 8-bit-inspired areas, multiple new hats and outfits, and more.
Super Mario Odyssey was first teased alongside Switch's initial announcement, and the title was unveiled back in January during Nintendo Switch’s reveal event. We expect to have much more news as E3 continues, so keep an eye on IGN’s E3 hub for the latest announcements as they’re revealed.