Naomi Shows Off GTA 5’s Independence Day Goodies!
Naomi reporting for duty. GTA 5 got some sweet new add-ons so guess what? We're going to play them and have a literal blast! Blasting off fireworks...Get it? Oy vey, I'll see you in the chat.
Just so you know, we're going to be livestreaming every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1PM - 3PM PT. We'll focus on new releases and DLC drops, but let us know in the comments what games you'd like to see!
We'll be answering questions live during the stream, so tweet @ign with #ignplayslive
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South Park: Fractured But Whole Sneak Peek at SDCC
Comedy Central and South Park Studios will be holding a panel for South Park's 20th anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con, during which attendees will be treated to a sneak peek at Ubisoft's upcoming game South Park: The Fractured But Whole.
The panel will take place on Friday, July 22 at 5pm PT and be moderated by Chris Hardwick. In addition to providing an early look at the upcoming game, the panelists will field questions from fans and take a look back at how the series has evolved over the past 20 years.
An interactive exhibition will kick off on Thursday, July 21 and run until Sunday, July 24, providing fans with the chance to "explore and insert themselves into 20 iconic and fan favorite scenes."
Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Edition Available in September
Bethesda will release The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Edition on September 9, the publisher announced today.
In an effort to bring new players to the game, The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Edition will give users "immediate access" to the game's entire story, including four DLC packs: Imperial City, Orsinium, Thieves Guild, and Dark Brotherhood. Additionally, Gold Edition players will receive an in-game Palomino horse mount.
Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Edition is available for pre-order for $60.
During Bethesda's E3 press conference, developer Zenimax announced it would open the game's entire world to all players. The update — called One Tamriel — was designed to remove all content barriers from the game.
How To Make Your Copyright-Infringing Game Legal Again
PinkApp created a 3D take on the ever-popular Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF) series. But what happens when your game is a little too close to the source material?
The inspiration drawn from the FNaF series in CASE: Animatronics is clear, from the anthropomorphic robots to the eerie voice which guides, and the cold, claustrophobic feeling of dread lurking around every corner. But where CASE distinguishes itself from Scott Cawthon's successful series is in the ability to get up and move about. You’ve still got your trusty screen to alert you to incoming danger, but this time you can run away. Or at least attempt to.
Marvel Introduces the All-New Iron Man
Marvel will be relaunching Invincible Iron Man after Civil War II this fall. And while Brian Michael Bendis will still be writing the series, Tony Stark won't be the star anymore. Instead, teen genius Riri Williams will be taking up the mantle of Iron Man.
The relaunched series will also feature a new artist. Stefano Caselli (All-New Inhumans) will be taking the reins of the series as Riri comes to terms with her new position.
Invincible Iron Man #1 cover by Jeff Dekal
Suicide Squad: Comics History 101
DC Comics’ infamous crew of villains, killers and crazies are finally coming to prominence on the big screen. So let’s take a look back at the history of this unique and strange team -- or rather, teams.
Watch the video above, or read on for everything you need to know about the Suicide Squad.
The Brave and the Bold #25
The original Suicide Squad debuted all the way back in 1959 in The Brave and the Bold #25. Created by Robert Kanigher and Ross Andru, this was a very different group from the Squad we know today. Led by military man Rick Flag, Jr., the team consisted of four non-powered humans who fought dinosaurs, cyclopes and other monsters on behalf of the government.
Nintendo Files Patent for Handheld Device
Nintendo has filed a patent for what appears to be a new handheld device.
The patent, which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (spotted by Twitter user ZhugeEX), is for a "handheld information processing apparatus" that has a single screen and some sort of touch interface. The unit also has built-in speakers that emit sound from the ends of the device, as well as a vibration system to provide a "higher sense of immersion."
Persona 5 Finally Gets a Publisher in Europe
Saints Row publisher Deep Silver is bringing Persona 5 to Europe.
Deep Silver has signed a publishing agreement with SEGA to bring Atlus' long-awaited JRPG to the region, as well as a few other titles, including 7th Dragon III: Code VFD and Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, which will be available both digitally and at retail.
"In entering this partnership with Deep Silver, I am truly delighted we will be able to release our titles in the European regions," Atlus USA CEO and SEGA of America senior VP of publishing Naoto Hiraoka said in a statement.
In a separate statement, Atlus acknowledged the rough relationship the company has had with Europe previously, saying, "I know we haven't always gotten along together, but that's the past," adding, "We're looking toward the future. And it's a bright one."
Don’t Breathe and a New Kickboxer to Play Fantasia Fest
Fantasia Festival's full line-up has been announced, with the Canadian celebration of all things genre closing with two big titles - Don't Breathe and Blood Father.
Produced by Sam Raimi, Don't Breathe is Fede Alvarez's follow-up to his Evil Dead remake and revolves around a trio of thieves breaking into the house of a blind man, with all hell breaking loose inside.
Blood Father is directed by Francois Richet (Mesrine, Assault on Precinct 13) and stars Mel Gibson as an ex-convict going to war with the drug dealers who are trying to kill his daughter.
Fantasia runs from July 14 to August 3 in Montreal, the line-up consisting of more than 130 features, including 19 world premieres.
Codsworth Can Now Say 300 New Names in Fallout 4
Everyone's favorite friendly robot in Fallout 4 has expanded his vocabulary by a few hundred words.
In Fallout 4's new patch, 300 new player names have been added which Codsworth can say. Ranging from Jamie, Brad, and Joanna to Cena, Rihanna, and Sherlock, the full list can be found here, thanks to Sable17 on Reddit.
Fallout 4's patch 1.6 is live now on PC, and it'll be coming to Xbox One next week. Bethesda is currently "working on timing for the PS4 version." Troubles continue for the PS4 version of Fallout 4 after the delay of the mod beta on that platform.