Unlocked: Will Elder Scrolls VI Be Announced at E3?

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On this week's Xbox show, Bethesda announces that they'll put on another E3 press conference. We speculate about what will – and won't – be there. Plus: a 40-minute interview with Unravel creative director Martin Sahlin, The Division beta reactions, how we'd kill Spartan Locke in the first scene of Halo 6, and much more!

Oh, and Unlocked now has its own snazzy new homepage! Bookmark this: go.ign.com/unlocked

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Batman: Arkham Knight Cancelled for Mac and Linux

Ports of Batman: Arkham Knight have been cancelled for Mac and Linux, according to an announcement on Steam.

"We are very sorry to confirm that Batman: Arkham Knight will no longer be coming to Mac and Linux," reads the update on the game's forums. "If you have pre-ordered Batman: Arkham Knight for Mac or Linux, please apply for a refund via Steam."

Feral Interactive was the publisher tasked with porting the game over to the two platforms, which were originally announced in March of last year and then subsequently delayed in October

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New Dark Souls 3 Gameplay Footage Leaked

New gameplay footage of From Software's upcoming action-RPG Dark Souls III has surfaced online.

The leaked footage was pulled from the developer's recent livestream and posted on YouTube, courtesy of Gilmore Mizzi.

Upon careful inspection, Eurogamer spotted several similarities between Dark Souls III and Bloodborne, as the new footage showcases a more active combat system in which the player is able to sidestep attacks from oncoming enemies—a first for the "Souls" games.

Additionally, the player uses a backstab attack that looks incredibly similar to a move found in last year's PlayStation 4 exclusive. Other aspects of the leaked footage, including its dark setting and blood splatter effect, resemble that of Bloodborne as well.

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What Is Superman’s New Power?

Superman got a major power boost in Action Comics #49 today.

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Warning: this article contains spoilers for Action Comics #49!

This issue continued the ongoing "Savage Dawn" crossover, which features a de-powered Superman fighting a losing battle against the immortal Vandal Savage. In the previous chapter, Clark learned that his powers have become diminished because a damaged layer of skin cells is blocking his body's ability to absorb yellow solar radiation. He then made the questionable decision to submerge himself in a box full of Kryptonite in hopes of burning away those cells.

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Daily Deals: PS Plus, Xbox One Controller, Logitech Gaming Mouse

This Is the Cheapest 4K TV You Would Actually Want to Own 

Update: This deal is still available but the TV is now backordered. Also, the 55-inch version in stock and discounted to $780 for Prime Members.

There are a lot of "cheap" 4K TVs out there, but Vizio makes one of the best. If you have Amazon Prime, you can get this 50-inch Vizio 4K TV for $598. If you don't have Amazon Prime you can always start a free trial and cancel it after the TV arrives. Otherwise you'll pay $628.

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X-Men Director’s Next Movie Is 20,000 Leagues

After teasing fans last year on social media, Bryan Singer has officially confirmed he's on board to direct 20th Century Fox's film adaptation of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

According to Deadline, the X-Men director closed a deal with the studio to helm the movie, which will serve as his next project. Production is scheduled to begin this fall, as Singer begins the casting process.

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Overwatch Closed Beta Returns February 9

After going into an extended break in December, Overwatch's closed beta re-opens February 9. The break was extended in late January, though it's right on target with the proposed mid-February return.

Blizzard is introducing an "all-new progression system" to the game, along with two new maps and a new game mode. The team has made hero balance changes, along with a "variety of private game updates," including "full A.I. matches"—all changes the company promised to make when taking the game offline.

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Ratchet and Clank Movie: Watch 2 New TV Spots

Focus Features has released the first two TV spots for the upcoming CG-animated Ratchet & Clank movie, which is based on the PlayStation game franchise from Sony and Insomniac Games. The film opens in North America on April 29.

Check out the new TV spots below, only here on IGN!

The celebrity voice cast for Ratchet & Clank movie includes Paul Giamatti (The Amazing Spider-Man 2, San Andreas) as “Chairman Drek”; John Goodman (Monsters, Inc., Transformers: Age of Extinction) as “Grimroth”; Bella Thorne (Blended) as “Cora”; Rosario Dawson (Marvel’s Daredevil, Sin City) as “Elaris”; and the one and only Sylvester Stallone as “Victor”.

These stars join the voice talent from the video game franchise: James Arnold Taylor as “Ratchet”, David Kaye as “Clank”, DS9's Armin Shimerman as “Nefarious”, and Jim Ward as “Captain Qwark”.

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