Noct: Creating a Soundtrack for the Apocalypse
Like the very best survival horror experiences, Noct is nothing if not unsettling. Dropped into a world you don’t know, shrouded by darkness, with your only directions provided by anonymous text messages, Noct forces you to rely on instinct and put your faith in total strangers.
This experience is somewhat analogous to the orchestration of the game’s soundtrack. Nine Inch Nails guitarist Robin Finck isn’t a gamer. Nor has he ever contributed to the soundtrack for a game before (he did contribute to the soundtrack of John Carpenter’s Ghost of Mars movie, but by his own admission that was as more of a ‘hired gun’ than as a composer).
The world of gaming is utterly foreign to Finck. Yet after being approached by Devolver Digital co-founder Mike Wilson, and with an openness to new artistic challenges (outside of his work with Nine Inch Nails, Finck has also created a stage production, contributed ink drawings to album artwork for the band Oceansize, and worked on one of the most infamous albums in music history, Guns ‘n’ Roses’ Chinese Democracy), Finck soon found himself collaborating on a videogame soundtrack with a musician he’d never met on the other side of the world.
R2-D2 Fridge Features Rotating Head, Hefty Price
With Star Wars: The Force Awakens less than two months away, Haier Asia has unveiled a special R2-D2 mini-fridge that features a rotating head, sound effects, and remote controls.
Unfortunately, however, acquiring the fridge will be an expensive endeavor. Haier is charging 998,000 yen for the appliance, which TechRadar notes is just north of $8,200 USD before factoring in shipping, tax, and import fees.
Original NES Press Release Surfaces Online
A press release for the Nintendo Entertainment System has been posted online, revealing some interesting details about Nintendo's first home console.
Video game collector Steve Lin shared the document in a post on Twitter (via Polygon). In his tweet, Lin highlights market research funded by Nintendo back in 1986, which reveals the chief reason behind the console's popularity among kids in the United States. Believe it not, the main reason kids wanted the console was the robotic toy that came bundled with the system.
Worlds: SK Telecom T1 Wins League of Legends 2015 Championship
SK Telecom T1 has won the League of Legends 2015 World Championship. They are the first-ever two-time winners of the Summoner's Cup.
SKT took the win over KOO Tigers in game four following a surprising Tigers victory in game three. SKT's MaRin played Gnar, Bengi rolled Elise, the legendary Faker dominated with Ryze, Bang's Sivir was superb, and Wolf's Alistar did that smashing thing Alistar does best.
For everything else from Worlds, check out IGN's live coverage from the event in Berlin, Germany.
The Muppets Picked Up for a Full Season
ABC has ordered a full season for The Muppets.
Instead of granting a typical back-nine episodes for the show, however, the network is giving The Muppets an additional three episodes, making for a 16-episode season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, insiders say the shorter season "is to accommodate the network's midseason fare," including half hour comedies Uncle Buck and The Real O'Neals.
The Muppets, which offers a mature, comedic take on Jim Henson's beloved franchise, is Tuesday's highest-rated new show among adults. Big Bang Theory's Bill Prady and and 3rd Rock From the Sun's Bob Kushell serve as co-creators.
iPad Pro Reportedly Going on Sale November 11
Apple is planning to release the iPad Pro on November 11, according to a new report.
Following an earlier rumor claiming the new 12.9-inch tablet would be releasing in November, multiple sources have told 9to5Mac the device will be available at both retail and online stores the second Wednesday of the month. The device's accessories, namely the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, are also said to launch at that time.
The base WiFi-only model of Apple's new tablet starts at $799, and comes in 32GB and 128GB options. Meanwhile, those interested in the LTE-supported 128GB model will have to shell out a little over $1000.
Leaked Pokken Tournament Footage Outs New Mewtwo
A new form of Mewtwo appears to have arrived for Pokken Tournament in a surprise update, according to a leaked gameplay video showcasing the character in action.
The footage, which first surfaced on NicoNico (via NeoGAF) and requires an account to view, unveils "Dark Mewtwo" as a new boss character for the arcade version Bandai Namco's fighter.
Whether or not the fighter will end up joining the roster as a playable character or be featured in the forthcoming Wii U version remains to be seen. We've reached out to Nintendo for clarification.
New to Aussie Streaming Services For November
As not all Australians use a single streaming service, we've broadened this monthly column to include what's coming up on Stan and Presto alongside Netflix. Enjoy!
All Title Dates are Subject to Change.
AU Release Dates Only.
If you haven't seen David Lynch's incomparable Twin Peaks, now's the time. After all, we're getting a goddamn THIRD SEASON.
The Newsroom: Seasons 1-2
Band of Brothers: Complete series
The Pacific: Complete series
Rake: Season 3
Redfern Now: Season 2
The Moodys: Season 2
Jack Irish: Dead Point
Black Comedy: Season 1
Review with Myles Barlow S1 and 2 and Christmas Special
League of Legends: World Championship – Everything You Need to Know
Legue of Legends World Championship begins October 31, and IGN is in Berlin, Germany to bring you updates, interviews, and more from the World Finals.
It's down to Korea vs. Korea with SK Telecom T1 and the KOO Tigers, and it's going to be an incredible series. We'll have ongoing news from the competitive event, as well as more from Worlds on IGN's Esports Weekly With Coca-Cola.
Missed the road to the World Finals? Check out IGN's wrap-ups for each week leading into the big finale, and Esports Weekly With Coca-Cola below.
Jurassic World 2 Tried to Poach World War Z 2 Director
While World War Z 2 will indeed be directed by Juan Antonio Bayona, those behind the Jurassic World sequel reportedly tried poaching him for the dino-centric follow-up.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bayona's "involvement was on thin ice" due to Jurassic Worlds 2's interest in stealing him away from the WWZ sequel.
While the whole situation was out of the director's hands, thanks to a holding deal for World War Z 2, sources claim the ordeal "helped light a flame under Paramount," forcing the studio keep the director happy and push forward with a new script.