Miitomo Debuts at Number 2 in the App Store
Nintendo's first mobile app just debuted at number two on the Japanese iOS App Store.
A quick search for the software, which just launched in Japan, reveals it's currently only beat out by Puzzle & Dragons Radar.
Our own Miitomo preview explains the free social application has a lot in common with another Nintendo product: 3DS game Tomodachi Life. Though silly, Miitomo features a greater focus on communicating through Nintendo Miis than outright fun and games.
Unfortunately, the Japanese App Store is currently our only measure of success for Miitomo. The app hasn't launched in outside territories just yet, but is currently scheduled to exit Japan at the end of this month.
Destiny’s Spring Update Detailed
The wait is over—Destiny's next update is set to release on April 12. The April update will include new PVE challenges, updated gear, increased rewards, and a new quest featuring the Blighted Chalice Strike. Additionally, Bungie intends to update both Sandbox and Crucible.
Players who've purchased Destiny: The Taken King will receive the update for free. It's unclear what those without the expansion will pay.
More information will be released in the three weeks leading up to the date. On Wednesday, March 23 at 11 AM PST, Bungie will take to its Twitch channel to detail the new things to do in Destiny's April update. On Wednesday, March 30, the team will explore the new things to earn. And on Wednesday, April 6, Sandbox and Crucible updates will be explored.
Lawbreakers Is No Longer Free-to-Play
LawBreakers, the upcoming game from Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski's new studio, is no longer free-to-play.
The news comes out of GDC 2016. At a presentation called "Surrounded by 800lb Gorillas! Standing Up to the Competition" Bleszinski explained that the business model simply "wasn't the right fit" for the game.
He described certain free-to-play mechanics, like a limited energy system, as "sleazy," and the sort of thing that might make players "think they'll get ripped off." As for selling characters, Bleszinski described the number of classes as similar to Team Fortress. Adding more just to sell would have limited their depth. Boss Key Productions did reveal several new LawBreakers characters last year.
23 Images from the X-Men: Apocalypse Trailer
The new X-Men: Apocalypse trailer has been released and we've got some of the most interesting screenshots from it.
Check out the slideshow below to see the likes of Storm, Cyclops, Jean Grey and the rest of Professor X's team in action:
You can also check out the full new trailer here on IGN below. Last week we got a look at some of the new Apocalypse posters, and actress Olivia Munn recently spoke about her character Psylocke's future after the movie.
Oculus Touch Controllers Were Never Meant to Launch With The Rift
When people get their hands on the Oculus Rift this month, they'll receive the headset, sensor, Oculus Remote, cables, an Xbox One Controller and two games (EVE: Valkyrie and Lucky's Tale) for $600. Missing from the package will be the Oculus Touch controllers, which won't see a release until the second half of 2016.
According to Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey, speaking to Ars Technica at the Game Developers Conference, the Touch controllers and the Rift were never intended to debut alongside one another, and separate launches was always the plan.
Sucker Punch’s Emily Browning Cast in American Gods
Emily Browning will play Laura Moon in the upcoming television adaptation of Neil Gaiman's fantasy novel American Gods, Starz and FremantleMedia North America announced today.
Browning -- who is known for her role as Babydoll in Sucker Punch -- has a big challenge ahead of her, Gaiman said. Laura Moon, wife of Shadow Moon, will be "even trickier and more dangerous than the one on the page." Laura is a complex character who will "go on an unexpected journey" after her husband's impending prison release, and throughout American Gods.
Emily Browning in Sucker Punch
Harry Potter, Bob’s Burgers Funko Figures Coming in June
Funko is introducing its Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Pop! Ride Series along with new additions to its Pop! Animation: Bob's Burgers line.
Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Pop! Ride Series brings new models of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. Each figure comes with a piece of the Hogwarts Express. Harry's got the engine, with Hermione and Ron each with a carriage.
These will hit shelves in June, but are available for pre-order through various toy sites. On Entertainment Earth, the figures are priced at $25.
Game Scoop!: The PlayStation VR Price Is Right
Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game talk show. This week we're discussing PlayStation VR, Xbox One cross-play, Video Game 20 Questions, and more. Watch the video above or download the podcast below.
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Daily Deals: Twilight Princess Amiibo Bundle, Xbox One With Seven Games, Phone Case Sale
Last Day To Get 20% Off Zelda: Twilight Princess With Amiibo
An Amazon Prime membership gets you 20% off pre-orders and new games within two weeks of release. Today is the last day to claim that discount on the HD rerelease of Twilight Princess. The discount brings the total to $48, which is actually two bucks cheaper than buying a digital copy sans amiibo. So no only are you saving a couple bucks, you're scooping up a sweet amiibo at a great price too.
Watch Us Play MLB The Show 16 With 2 MLB Stars
On Monday, March 21 at 1pm PT/4pm ET, we're very excited to host a livestream play of PlayStation 4's MLB The Show 16 – direct from MLB Spring Training in Arizona. But we won't be playing ourselves. Instead, we'll be pitting Chicago Cubs All-Star first baseman Anthony Rizzo against World Series champion Eric Hosmer of the Kansas City Royals for PS4 bragging rights. Be sure to join us on IGN.com, twitch.tv/ign, and youtube.com/ign and ask the two real-life pros your best questions on those channels or by following @IGN on Twitter and using the hashtag #teamRizzo or #teamHosmer.
In the meantime, check out MLB The Show 16's two big new game modes, Conquest and Diamond Dynasty: