9 Shows You Should Binge Watch
There’s so much great TV out there these days, you’re probably missing what could be your new favorite show without even realizing it. So let IGN help you out, as we list nine current shows you should binge.
We’re skipping over the shows that are among the most obvious – We don’t think you need us to tell you to watch Game of Thrones and even a recent series like Stranger Things is on almost everyone's radar at this point. Below you’ll find a mixture of critical darlings, buzzed about series and a couple IGN writer favorites. We're in the era of "Peak TV," and we know you can't watch everything, but these shows are worth your time!
Pokemon Sun and Moon Early Purchase Bonus Revealed
A bonus Munchlax will be available to those who purchase Pokemon Sun and Moon, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company revealed during today's Nintendo Direct.
Those who purchase the game before January 11, 2017 and connect to the internet will be able to collect a Munchlax carrying the special Snorlium Z item. When evolved into Snorlax, a special Z-Move that cannot be used by any other Pokemon, Pulverizing Pancake, will be available for that Snorlax thanks to the item.
Munchlax will also know the move Hold Back when downloaded and be able to learn the move Happy Hour, two moves it could not otherwise know.
A new Alolan version of an original Pokemon was also revealed during the Direct. Alolan Rattata is a Dark/Normal type, as opposed to the traditional Normal-type Rattata.
Westworld Poster Revealed
HBO has released the official key art for its new drama series Westworld.
Check out the poster, as well as several recently revealed photos from Season 1, in the gallery below.
Westworld offers a fresh take on Michael Crichton's 1973 film, and is created by writers/executive producers Jonathan Nolan (Person of Interest, The Dark Knight) and Lisa Joy (Pushing Daisies, Burn Notice).
The series boasts an all-star cast that includes Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Robert Ford, Sidse Babett Knudsen as Theresa Cullen, Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores Abernathy, Ed Harris as The Man in Black, Rodrigo Santoro as Hector Escaton and James Marsden as Teddy.
Final Fantasy 15 Soundtrack Being Played at Abbey Road
The Final Fantasy XV soundtrack will be played live on September 7 at Abbey Road Studios and live streamed around the world.
The one-off concert will be an hour long and will feature the London Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as an appearance from composer Yoko Shimomura.
The cast of Final Fantasy XV outside Abbey Road Studios.
“With so many iconic recordings taking place here over the years, performing the music for Final Fantasy XV in the very same recording studio is a huge honor for me and for everyone involved,” Shimomura said in a statement accompanying the release. "I hope that music and video game fans around the world can tune-in and join me for this incredible experience."
Scalebound Comics and Lore Book Are Coming
Titan Comics is partnering with PlatinumGames and Microsoft Studios to release comics based on the studio's upcoming action role-playing game Scalebound.
Through this new partnership, Titan will publish entirely new stories that center around the game's main character Drew and his dragon Thuban. The comics will hit in 2017, although it wasn't stated how many there would be or if they are going to be ongoing or limited series.
"We are thrilled to team up with one of the hottest developers in the video game industry to create Scalebound comics," sales and marketing manager Ricky Claydon said in a statement. "These comics will expand the lore of the games to appeal to an even wider audience!"
Mascots Trailer and Poster Revealed
Netflix has released a new trailer and poster for its upcoming comedy film Mascots.
Check out the poster for Mascots, from Best in Show director Christopher Guest, below.
And here's the official trailer for the Netflix Original comedy, which stars Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Christopher Guest, Fred Willard, Zach Woods and many more.
Mascots centers around a group of sports mascots who all compete in the World Mascot Association Championships in the hopes of winning the Gold Fluffy Award. The film makes its Netflix-exclusive debut on October 13.
Stranger Things Season 2: 3 New Major Characters Detailed
Casting is already under way for Stranger Things Season 2, and details about three big new characters have been revealed as the search for actors begins.
According to TV Line, Matt and Ross Duffer are introducing Max, a "tough and confident" 12-14 year old skateboarding female, whose "appearance, behavior and pursuits seem more typical of boys than of girls in this era."
Max's older brother Billy will also be introduced, with the character described as driving a Camaro and being "very muscular and hyper-confident." The third character is Roman, a "thirtysomething gender neutral role" who "suffered a great loss at an early age and has been seeking revenge ever since."
25 Biggest Movies Yet to Come This Year
The big blockbuster movie season may be over, but that doesn't mean that there aren't a ton of films still to come in 2016 that have us excited. From the ongoing saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Doctor Strange) to the ongoing saga of the Star Wars Universe (Rogue One) to the launch of new universes (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children), the movie franchise world looks to be well taken care of as we head into September.
But there's also real-world dramas to look forward to (Snowden, Sully), smart sci-fi (Passengers, Arrival), and of course as Halloween approaches, horror (Blair Witch, Ouija: Origin of Evil). There's much to choose from, so we've narrowed down the upcoming release slate to the biggest 25 movies that have yet to hit.
How Is DC Celebrating Batman Day 2016?
It's September, which means DC's annual "Batman Day" event is right around the corner. Today DC Entertainment revealed its plans for this year's event, which will be held on Saturday, September 17.
All retailers participating in this year's Batman Day will be offering free copies of Batman #1 (the current DC Rebirth series). Participating retailers will include Pottery Barn Kids, Books-A-Million, Barnes & Noble and Six Flags theme parks, as well as various comic shops, schools and libraries. You can click here for the full list of participating retailers.
Gears of War 4: Horde Mode 3.0 Details Revealed
Ahead of a showcase of the mode at PAX West this weekend, Xbox and The Coalition have revealed new details about Gears of War 4's Horde Mode 3.0.
Horde Mode 3.0, teased earlier this week as part of IGN First's look at the upcoming sequel, will see the return of five player co-op as players battle 50 waves of Swarm and DeeBees, with boss challenges coming every 10 waves. A new class-based system is being introduced as part of 3.0, letting players choose from five roles: soldier, sniper, scout, heavy, and engineer.
A "Fabricator" option is also being added to the mode, which allows defenses to be built anywhere on the map, as opposed to before, when items like turrets, weapons, and other defenses in static locations.