54 Things That Made 2004 Totally Awesome
Welcome back to IGN's History of Awesome - a year-long look back at all the coolest and most influential games, movies, TV shows, comic books, toys, and tech that have shaped pop culture, and shaped the lives of an entire generation. Up this week is 2004 - the year of Half-Life 2, Halo 2, and Metal Gear Solid 3.
Catch up on IGN's History of Awesome:
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Open Beta Delayed
The open beta for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege has been postponed, Ubisoft has announced.
"We’re currently seeing issues with matchmaking times and disconnection on all platforms. As such we’re postponing the Open Beta until a later time and keeping the game under Closed Beta status," Ubisoft explained in a post on the game's official forums.
"We apologize for the delay and can assure you this is our top priority. We will keep everyone updated regularly as we continue to deploy improvements."
Ubisoft announced last week it would be holding an open beta for its team-based shooter, which was supposed to kick off today across Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. While you patiently wait for it to arrive, here's a look at what Rainbow Six Siege's upcoming beta will offer.
The 18 Best Gifts for Movie and TV Lovers
We wracked our brains and came up with the best gifts for movie and TV lovers. Because it's not just movies that can be given as gifts this holiday season, we wanted to cover off on cool tech and gear that can really add to the cinematic experience. If you have a movie buff or TV fan you're looking to impress with some sweet gifts, look no further than this list of 18 greatest gifts for movie and TV enthusiasts.
Some people would argue that Goodfellas is the greatest movie ever made, and it would be really hard to argue against them. So the Goodfellas: 25th Anniversary Edition makes a great gift, because it's a great movie. And seeing it in high definition makes it as close to the 35mm film original as you're going to get.
King’s Quest, Freedom Wars Free for PS Plus in December
Sony has revealed its lineup of free games coming to PlayStation Plus subscribers in December, with Gauntlet: Slayer Edition leading the charge on PS4.
In addition to Warner Bros.' dungeon-crawling RPG, PlayStation Blog has announced the first episode of the new King's Quest series, dubbed A Knight to Remember, is free for PlayStation 4 owners next month as well.
Meanwhile, PS Vita owners will be able to download both Freedom Wars and Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken at no cost, and both Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon and SSX will be available on PlayStation 3.
All six of these titles will be free this coming Tuesday, December 1. Until then, don't forget to download November's free PS Plus games, which include the likes of Mass Effect 2, the second season of Telltale's The Walking Dead, and Magicka 2.
Tearaway Unfolded Holiday DLC Packs Out Today
As if Tearaway Unfolded couldn't get any cuter, Media Molecule announced today that the platformer is getting two new holiday DLC packs.
The first downloadable pack is free and contains four new avatars and a dynamic theme called the Gopher Show, which changes between day and night. The avatar and theme pack is out on the PlayStation Store today.
The second piece of DLC is a bit more festive. It includes four costumes for your Messenger: Santa, a Snowman, an Elf, and a Reindeer. Also packed inside are new decorations including a Christmas tree, candy cane, Christmas pudding, a stocking, a holly leaf with berries, an ivy leaf, a Christmas wreath, as well as a gift.
Ken Block’s Hoonicorn Mustang Available in Need for Speed No Limits
EA has confirmed players will be able to drive Ken Block’s unique 845hp V8, all-wheel drive 1965 Ford Mustang in Need for Speed No Limits this week.
EA explained that players will be able to use the car in Need for Speed No Limits’ Xtreme Racing Championships (XRC), with Block in tow in his 2014 Ford Fiesta Hoonigan. Win the XRC and you’ll take home the Mustang in-game.
Block’s Mustang, dubbed the Hoonicorn, was unveiled in November 2014. The debut of the vehicle actually leaked the existence of the then-unannounced game Need for Speed No Limits, the logo of which appeared several times on the freshly revealed car. The Hoonicorn is also being made available for players to use in the recently released Need for Speed for PS4 and Xbox One in the game’s first update.
What You Might Have Missed in the Civil War Trailer
If you've not seen the Captain America: Civil War trailer, watch it now before reading any further...
Now let's take a much closer look at the trailer, and potentially what lies ahead for Cap, Bucky, and – given the stakes – the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The analysis in the video above and written below contains a good deal of speculation, with some bits more grounded in fact and quote than others, but since we might strike on the truth, consider this a spoiler warning.
Bring London to Your City in SimCity BuildIt
SimCity BuildIt has received an update that will allow you to add a splash of ole London Towne to your cities.
The London Town update adds 25% more land available for expansion in your city, which you can fill with classic London residential buildings, streetlights, signs, and buses, as well as famous landmarks like The Globe Theatre and Big Ben.
Dying Light Expansion, Season Pass Prices Change
Dying Light expansion The Following, and the game’s season pass, will both receive a price increase.
The Following expansion will instead cost $19.99 / €19.99 / £15.99, while from December 8, the season pass is going to set you back $29.99 / €29.99 / £23.99.
Anyone who purchases the season pass before December 8, or has already purchased it, will not need to pay any extra.
“Over the past weeks Dying Light: The Following has almost reached its final stage: main quests, side quests, new skills, and driving challenges are ready,” say Techland in a press release.
“We now are moving into the polishing period. Looking at it, it’s clear how big the expansion pack has grown – it could be a stand-alone title, but since it would mean a launch delay, we decided against it.”
Win a Pip-Boy Themed Xbox One
Fallout 4 has been dominating our time since it released a few weeks ago. How many of the Commonwealth's secrets have you uncovered? Or, like us, have you spent a lot of time tending to your settlements?
Well, we want to see what you've been building. Send us a picture or video of your settlement, and the most creative constructions will win a Pip-Boy Themed Xbox One with a Season Pass and Vault Boy mask and t-shirt.
