Former EverQuest Dev Launches New Studio
EverQuest designer Ryan Barker has moved on from the long-running MMO to open his own independent studio, Stonethunder Games.
In addition to Barker, Stonethunder is staffed by EverQuest II and Splatterhouse artist Steve Merghart, as well as composer Russell Hugo. "My time in the industry has given me some great friends who are even greater creatives," Barker told GamesIndustry. "I'm ecstatic that I'm able to work with them on a project much more personally."
Unlike Barker's prior work at Sony Online Entertainment, the projects at Stonethunder will be much smaller in scope. "After fifteen years of EverQuest, it was time to move on to something else," he continued. "Projects don't get bigger than EverQuest, and I can safely say that our upcoming projects will all be decidedly smaller in comparison. In fact, our first game will fit right on your phone."
Yakuza 5 Release Window Announced
UDPATE: Sega's original post on it's blog has been edited, removing any reference to a possible release window for Yakuza 5. In it's place, Sega comments on problems with "development bugs popping up in localization" and taking time to work those out.
"Everything is more or less back on track," Sega said. "Once we have details, we’ll make sure to share them!"
Stay tuned for more information on Yakuza 5's release date as it becomes available.
Yakuza 5 is set for a mid-November release in the west, SEGA has confirmed.
In a post on its official blog, the company noted that "a few weird development bugs that popped up in localization are taking some time to iron out." That said, Yakuza fans can rest assured that "everything is more or less back on track," with Yakuza 5 expected to arrive next month "if all goes to schedule."
Syfy Cancels Defiance
Update: Trion CEO Scott Hartsman, who runs the developer behind the Defiance MMORPG, issued the following comment to IGN regarding the series' cancelation:
We’ve had a great time working closely with the team of stellar writers, designers, producers, and actors on the Defiance TV show. Like many of you, we’ve all enjoyed the stories they told week in and week out. Let’s treat this as a fond farewell, in celebration of a successful three year run of a show that broke a lot of new ground and brought an incredible quality experience to its viewers.
As for the game and its future, Defiance is Trion’s IP and the game will continue exactly as before. The show has always been a fantastic and interesting partner, but the two were always meant to be able to stand on their own, which is why the show was primarily set in St. Louis and the game in the SF Bay Area.
Is Marvel Entertainment at War With Itself?
Download Keepin' it Reel, Episode 303!
Welcome back to Keepin' It Reel! In this week's episode of IGN's movies podcast, Jim Vejvoda and Eric Goldman bring you some of the latest in genre movie news. (Alas, The Curse of the Podcast struck again and we recorded this episode before the X-Men TV news and confirmation of Hulk being in Thor: Ragnarok dropped.)
Thor Kisses Captain America on New Alex Ross Cover
That's a headline we never expected to write, but with Marvel Comics relaunching their entire publishing line under the "All-New, All-Different" brand this Fall, we shouldn't have been surprised they really are shaking things up. On the cover to All-New, All-Different Avengers #4, painted by Alex Ross, Jane Foster's Thor locks lips with Sam Wilson's Captain America while soaring over New York City. Love is in the air, literally.
Get Your Yarn Yoshi Amiibo Here Today
Today starting at 1PM PST/ 4PM ET, Amazon will be listing Nintendo's latest amiibo, the pink and blue Yarn Yoshis from Yoshi's Wooly World. If you know anything about amiibo, you know that they go fast, so these are the pages you need to watch in order to snag one.
- Pink Yarn Yoshi 1pm PT/4pm ET
- Blue Yarn Yoshi 2pm PT/5pm ET
Update: The Bue Yarn Yoshi is on sale!
App Store Update: October 16
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Heroes Never Die – (Freemium)
Heroes Never Die is an Action Tower Defense Mobile Game that takes place in a dark fantasy world. As a hero of the Arde Continent, you must protect your home from invading monsters!
Ant-Man: Here’s When You Can Get the Blu-ray
Marvel's tiniest superhero is ready to make the leap from the big screen to your home.
Marvel announced today that Ant-Man will be available for Digital 3D and Digital HD on November 17 and on 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital SD and VOD December 8.
Daily Deals: Cheap PS Plus, Guitar Hero Live, Xbox One With Two Controllers
Snag your next year at a $10 discount. This is as cheap as I ever see it go for, and this deal rarely lasts through the day, so if you need more Plus time, grab it while you can.
Daily Deals: Cheap PS Plus, Guitar Hero Live, Xbox One With Two Controllers
Snag your next year at a $10 discount. This is as cheap as I ever see it go for, and this deal rarely lasts through the day, so if you need more Plus time, grab it while you can.