Creative Director: Fallout 4 Mod Tools to Release in ‘Early 2016′
Bethesda's Todd Howard has spoken about when we can expect the release of Fallout 4's mod tools, and it's sooner than we originally expected.
In a recently-released video from E3, Howard discusses the tools, saying they will be available to users in "early 2016."
According to Howard, the tools will first arrive on PC in the early 2016 time frame, then will be ported to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 with the help of Microsoft and Sony respectively. Although he provided a rough time for release for the PC modding tools, Howard was hesitant to give any release windows on the console versions, since they are still in production.
App Store Update: September 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.
Braveland Pirate – ($2.99)
The conclusion of the trilogy that first began with Braveland and continued with Braveland Wizard, Braveland Pirate wraps up the tale with some high-spirited adventure on the high seas. This one's a strategy game, with you guiding a crew of pirates as Captain Jim and embarking on a search for the Eternal Treasure. Hordes of undead, chests full of gold, devious pirate captains, and breathtaking adventures await you in the Free Islands!
Our Hands-On With Total War: Warhammer Was Incredible
Fantasy is practically made for massive battles. It thrives on them. Earth-rending magical powers and mountainous creatures of teeth and flesh ripping across a sea of shining armor as opposing forces flow and break against each other. There’s nothing like seeing the spectacle of it all unfolding at once.
And that’s exactly what I saw when I got my hands on Total War: Warhammer, Creative Assembly’s next entry in its tactical strategy series and its biggest and most elaborate Total War yet. The huge, tactical troop engagements of Total War have been a high point of real-time tactical gameplay, focusing on armies of history. That recipe spiked with Warhammer’s lore and fantasy is a no-brainer, and it gels so well together that I’m surprised we haven’t seen it done before now.
An Deeper Look at Everything That Made 1994 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 1994 - the year of Final Fantasy VI, Super Metroid, Warcraft, and Donkey Kong Country.
Catch up on IGN's History of Awesome:
Sony Is Removing Facebook From PS3, Vita, PS TV
Sony is removing Facebook features from the PS3, Vita, and PlayStation TV.
As of September 15 this year (yesterday), Facebook applications are no longer downloadable for Vita and PlayStation TV. Additionally, facebook features "integrated within the PS3 and Vita systems" will be terminated early next year.
Support will continue until January 2016, but Sony says "The schedule may change depending on circumstances." Facebook functionality on the PS4 will not be affected in any way.
Facebook's CEO recently said the company is working on a "Dislike" button.
RiffTrax Takes on Miami Connection in Theaters
IGN has teamed up with Fathom Events and RiffTrax once again to bring the cult classic Miami Connection to theaters -- with a live RiffTrax commentary, of course.
RiffTrax's Miami Connection will be playing on the big screen nationwide on Thursday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m ET / 7:00 p.m. CT, and tape delayed to 7:00 p.m. MT / 8:00 p.m. PT. There will also be a re-broadcast on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Pacific Rim 2 on Hold, Possibly Canceled
Guillermo del Toro's sequel to Pacific Rim has reportedly been put on hold, and subsequently may never see the light of day.
According to THR, the much anticipated follow-up to del Toro's big budget monster movie "isn't a sure thing." Sources claim Legendary Pictures has halted production on Pacific Rim 2 indefinitely, delaying the film beyond its planned August 2017 release, if it gets made at all.
Just last week we heard production on the film may have been delayed, moving the shoot date from November of this year to sometime in 2016. Now however, it appears the sequel -- reportedly titled Pacific Rim: Maelstrom -- is in a bit more trouble than initially believed.
NBA 2K16 Companion App Cover Star Announced
2K has announced that Paul George will be the cover star for the NBA 2K16 Companion app, MyNBA2K16.
The two-time NBA All-Star will be the inaugural cover star for the app when it launches for free on October 1. "I've been a long-time fan of the NBA 2K series and love staying close to the game when I'm on the road," he said.
MyNBA2K16 allows you to stay constantly connected to NBA 2K, including a MyCareer display, the MyPlayer story, as well as more ways to earn the in-game currency. It will also include the MyTeam Mobile collectible card game.
"It was a natural choice to select Paul George as 2K's first-ever cover athlete for MyNBA2K16," said Alfred Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K.
Jenna Coleman Reportedly Leaving Doctor Who
Jenna Coleman, who plays Clara Oswald on Doctor Who, is expected to leave the show this year.
The Mirror has reported that Coleman has landed a role as Queen Victoria in an upcoming ITV drama. ITV has said that it is not making "any announcements about casting" at the moment, and the BBC has also not yet confirmed Coleman's departure as the Time Lord's assistant.
In an interview published in the Radio Times this week, Coleman spoke about her role as Clara Oswald. "You're in Doctor Who knowing it will never last," she said.
Jenna Coleman started her career on soap opera Emmerdale, and has spent three years on Doctor Who. She is now expected to play a young Queen Victoria in an eight part series.
Rebel Galaxy Release Date Announced
Double Damage Games has announced that Rebel Galaxy will launch for PC on October 20.
The "action adventure space opera" from creators of Torchlight and Diablo is coming to Xbox One, PS4, and Mac later in 2015.
In the game, you are put in control of a capital spaceship and have to explore a randomly generated galaxy spanning multiple star systems. "You'll battle pirates, explore anomalies, befriend aliens, scavenge battle wreckage, mine asteroids, and discover artifacts," says the game's description.
Rebel Galaxy was first announced last year. In April, Read our Rebel Galaxy preview for more on what to expect from the upcoming release.