Dragon Quest 11 Confirmed for Nintendo NX
Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time is officially in development for Nintendo NX.
The news comes courtesy of series creator Yuji Horii, who confirmed development for the upcoming Nintendo platform in an interview with Nintendo Dream (as translated by Gematsu).
Horii also confirms that four versions of the game (on PS4, NX, and both 3D and 2D versions of the game for 3DS) will be released simultaneously. "Spoilers will emerge if we release one version earlier", he explained.
The Japanese release of the game is currently set for May 27, 2017.
2 Epic Mickey Spin-offs Apparently In Production Before Junction Point Was Closed
Two Disney's Epic Mickey spin-offs - titled Epic Donald and Epic Disney Racers - were apparently in development at Junction Point before being cancelled.
The Epic Mickey development studio Junction Point closed in 2013. All that remains of the two projects right now is concept art, which you can see the gallery below.
Disney comic and gaming conceptual artist Patrick Block answered some questions about the Epic Donald project, with his replies posted on the Assembler Games forums.
One of September’s Games With Gold Has Been Announced
Turn-based RPG Earthlock: Festival of Magic will launch as part of Xbox Live Games With Gold's line-up of free games for September.
Announced on the Major Nelson blog, the game will arrive on September 1 (arriving on Steam priced at $29.99 on the same day).
The rest of September's Games With Gold line-up will be announced this week, beginning August 22.
Earthlock itself is a classic-style fantasy RPG, drawing elements from the likes of Final Fantasy, Secret of Mana, and even Harvest Moon. It follows the adventure of Amon, a desert scavenger on a world that's stopped spinning. You can find out more on the game's now-successful Kickstarter page.
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Gamescom 2016 Day 2 Cosplay Features Mad Max, Overwatch
Gamescom has wrapped, and there were many who flocked to Cologne, Germany to take part in one of the largest video game conventions in the world. As is custom at cons, there's plenty of awesome cosplay on display, and we're happy to bring you images of some of our favorites.
We saw some pretty impressive appearances of characters from Star Wars and The Witcher on day one, but the cosplay continued to deliver throughout the multi-day event. Check out the gallery below to see costumes from several properties and franchises including Mad Max, Nintendo, and even Pokemon Go. For more news, check out IGN's official Gamescom 2016 hub.
SummerSlam Live Blog and Results
How's it going, guys and gals? SummerSlam is officially upon us and I'll be with you all evening posting results and reaction from the WWE's annual summer spectacular. Dean Ambrose defends the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Dolph Ziggler, Sasha Banks defends the WWE Women's Championship against former champ Charlotte, "The Beast" Brock Lesnar battles "The Viper" Randy Orton, and Finn Balor will square off against Seth Rollins to see who becomes the first ever WWE Universal Champion.
PlayStation 4 Slim Reportedly Leaked
Sony may be revealing more than just PS4 Neo during its PlayStation event in September, as an online auction currently has a redesigned, slimmer model of the console listed for sale.
The seller has several images of the boxed console included in the listing, and provided Polygon with unboxed photos of the hardware, which features a thinner design and rounded edges.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Michael Pena Will Return
Michael Pena will reportedly reprise his role as Luis in Ant-Man and the Wasp.
In addition to reporting that Pena will be back for Marvel Studios' upcoming sequel, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the film will begin shooting sometime next year.
The outlet also broke the news that Pena is signed on to star in Columbia Pictures' upcoming horror film, The Bringing.
Earlier this year, Ant-Man and the Wasp director Peyton Reed teased the potential return of Scott Lang's pals from the first movie, saying there's a "fighting chance" they'll be back for the sequel.
Ben-Hur a Big, Expensive Box Office Flop
Ben-Hur had an underwhelming debut at the North American box office, earning just $11.4 million during its opening weekend.
Timur Bekmambetov's film adaptation of Lew Wallace's classic novel boasted a production budget of close to $100 million. As such, Ben-Hur will prove to be a costly endeavor for MGM and Paramount Pictures. As noted by The Hollywood Reporter, the film, which placed fifth at the domestic box office, made $10.7 million internationally, bringing its current global total to $22 million.
Paramount vice chairman Rob Moore spoke to the film's performance, saying, "This has definitely been a rough summer for remakes and sequels."
Go Inside King Kong’s Big New Theme Park Ride
Universal Orlando Resort’s newest attraction, Skull Island: Reign of Kong, brings the iconic King Kong back to the Florida theme park in a very impressive manner. Incorporating 3D movie elements, along with a few key animatronics, the attraction -- which officially opened this past month at Universal's Islands of Adventures -- brings the guests onto a 1930s expedition into Skull Island, where they encounter a ton of dangerous creatures, leading up to the King himself.
The basic look of Kong is inspired by the Peter Jackson 2005 film – made for Universal – though the overall storyline is an original one for the attraction, that includes some nods to the Kong mythology and characters.