Mario Kart Takes First, Persona 5 Shows Strong in April 2017
The NPD Group released its results for the top selling video game hardware and software for the month of April. Persona 5 had a strong showing, coming in second place.
We already knew Nintendo Switch was April's best-selling console, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe coming in at the top of software sales. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was able to take the top spot in spite of having only been available just 2 days of April.
In third place was The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which last month had sales numbers that exceeded the total number of Switch consoles sold.
Destiny 2 on PC Supports 4K Resolution
Bungie has detailed the added benefits for those who play Destiny 2 on PC.
In addition to 4K resolution support, the PC version will include the ability to play with an uncapped framerate, and feature support for monitors with a 21:9 display.
Destiny 2 on PC will also feature full mouse and keyboard support, complete with custom key mapping and text chat. Additionally, the PC version, which will be available exclusively through Battle.net, will have a detailed settings screen, as well as an adjustable field of view.
Former 007 George Lazenby on Becoming Bond
Combining a documentary and narrative approach, Hulu's new film Becoming Bond chronicles the life of George Lazenby, the roguish Australian male model-turned-actor who succeeded Sean Connery in the role of James Bond.
Having never acted before in his life, Lazenby won the role of cinema's most famous secret agent but only played the role once, in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service. According to Lazenby, he turned his back on fame and fortune, rejecting a multi-picture and $1 million offer to return as 007. (The franchise ultimately wooed Connery back for one more film before Roger Moore took over the role.)
Becoming Bond is built around Lazenby recalling his life -- from his impoverished, problem child youth in Australia to his days as a mechanic and car salesman to finally his accidental career as a male model and then, of course, the big screen's second James Bond -- and love affairs, which are all reenacted in largely comedic fashion in scenes starring Josh Lawson (Superstore, House of Lies) as Lazenby.
Destiny 2: Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer
At the official reveal event, Bungie dropped the first Destiny 2 gameplay trailer.
The dramatic footage showcased the invasion of The Last City lead by Cabal Red Legion commander Dominus Ghaul, and featured notable characters Cayde-6, Ikora, and Zavala. It also highlights new weapons, locations, and Supers.
Destiny 2 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 8, 2017. For more single-player details, check out our breakdown of everything Bungie revealed at the event. Bungie also revealed multiplayer details and Battle.net exclusivity for the PC version of the game.
Destiny 2: “New Worlds” Developer Interview
During Bungie’s gameplay reveal presentation of Destiny 2, project lead Mark Noseworthy introduced four new zones which Guardians will visit and explore in the game: the European Deadzone, Titan, Nessus, and Io.
These new zones will offer brand new mechanics, activities, and enemies for Guardians to master.
And for more check out brand new Destiny 2 screenshots of PvP and new environments:
Destiny 2 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 8, 2017. For more single-player details, check out our breakdown of everything Bungie revealed at the event. Bungie also revealed multiplayer details and Battle.net exclusivity for the PC version of the game.
7 Minutes of Destiny 2: First Gameplay of Homecoming
Bungie revealed the first gameplay of Destiny 2 during a livestream event in Los Angeles highlighting a mission called "Homecoming." The seven minute demo shows the Tower in total ruin as Guardians struggle to defend the last city from the brutal enemies known as the Cabal. New grenade types, cooldowns, and super abilities are introduced and shown off in the action-packed demo.
Destiny 2 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 8, 2017. For more single-player details, check out our breakdown of everything Bungie revealed at the event. Bungie also revealed multiplayer details and Battle.net exclusivity for the PC version of the game.
Every Twin Peaks Character Ever
A new season of Twin Peaks is right around the corner, and what better way to prepare than a quick refresher on the bizarre murder mystery's overwhelming cast of characters?
David Lynch and Mark Frost's genre-bending soap opera boasts such a huge cast, that even the most minor and seemingly inconsequential characters can end up being incredibly important to the story.
If you're new to Twin Peaks, be warned: major spoilers ahead.
Click through the gallery below.
We're not done yet! Who knows which characters will be significant in the show's season 3 revival?
Old characters returning to Twin Peaks, characters (so far) featured only in the Twin Peaks film Fire Walk With Me, those who finished leaving their mark on the mystery 26 years ago, and even those mentioned in the companion book The Secret History of Twin Peaks — no one's too minor a character in the Twin Peaks universe.
IGN Prime Early Access Giveaway: Golf for Workgroups
IGN Prime has partnered with Cryptic Sea to give away early access keys to Golf for Workgroups on PC to Prime members.
Golf for Workgroups is a competently designed golf course, ball, player and cart simulation with a swing component designed to be satisfying. Up to four players each navigate a biped around a height field texture mapped to look like a golf hole.
Codes are available on a first-come, first served basis to IGN prime members.
Every month, the IGN Prime team provides members an opportunity to grab great games and goodies picked by the Prime team. Click here for your early access key.
Development Has Begun on Life Is Strange 2
A new Life Is Strange game is officially in development, developer Dontnod announced today.
Work on the game began shortly after the physical version of Season 1 shipped in January 2016, according to a post on Square Enix's official website. There's no word on whether the new game will pick up after the events of the first, or if it will even follow the same cast of characters at all.
Dontnod also confirmed the game won't be shown at this year's E3.
In addition to the announcement, Dontnod revealed Life Is Strange has passed 3 million "unique paying players" — a figure that doesn't include those who downloaded the series' first episode for free.
Mace Windu Leads Jedi to War in New Comic Mini-Series
Jedi Master Mace Windu is getting a five-issue Marvel comic mini-series.
StarWars.com has revealed Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic — Mace Windu. The story is written by Matt Owens, with Denys Cowan doing the illustrations.
Jesus Saiz created this cover for Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic — Mace Windu. There will also be a Star Wars 40th anniversary variant from Russell Dauterman, in addition to other variants by Rahzzah and Javier Rodriguez. (Courtesy of StarWars.com)