Could Life Be Hiding on Comet 67P?
A couple of scientists from the University of Cardiff are pushing the view that alien life could be hiding in the icy nether-regions of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe and his colleague Dr. Max Wallis believe the black crust of 67P is most likely explained by the presence of living microorganisms dwelling just beneath the comet's surface.
However, most other scientists think Wickramasinghe and Wallis are full of their own type of organic matter, one produced from the posterior regions of a male Bos Taurus.
According to a report from io9, Wickramasinghe's claim that evidence pointing to the comet containing living organisms is unfounded. Phil Plait, author of the Bad Astronomy blog, tweeted the "outrageous claim" of life on comet 67P isn't helped at all by "sloppy methods and fringe science."
Out This Week: July 6, 2015
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
The Next Doom Update is Coming Soon
Id isn't holding back about the new Doom. According to Garrett Young, General Manager at id Software, the "next big info update" on Doom will be at QuakeCon later this month.
Young revealed this on Twitter in response to a fan asking about the possibility of new enemies in the upcoming game.
QuakeCon is set for July 23-26, 2015 in Dallas. The latest in the Doom series was originally announced at QuakeCon years ago before a teaser trailer finally debuted at E3 2014, and then a longer one at QuakeCon a month after that.
At this year's E3, Doom gameplay footage was shown off for the first time during Bethesda's pre-show, where viewers also learned of its modding tools and level editor.
More Rumors on Chris Pine as Green Lantern
While recent reports suggest Chris Pine will play Steve Trevor in the Wonder Woman movie, the rumor mill claims the Star Trek star is actually up for the role of Hal Jordan in Warner Bros' Green Lantern reboot.
"This weekend I talked to someone close to Chris Pine who confirmed that the actor is in fact up for Hal Jordan. And that he had been offered Steve Trevor," Birth Movies Death reports.
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Donnie Yen Reportedly Cast in Star Wars: Episode 8
Ip Man and Hero star Donnie Yen has reportedly signed on to appear in Star Wars: Episode VIII.
According to Twitch Film (via Apple Daily), the Hong Kong star is flying off to London in August to start shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII. The report states that Yen will be sharing the screen with Han Solo actor Harrison Ford, though Oscar Isaac is the only confirmed cast member returning for the sequel so far.
Forza Horizon 2 Gets IGN Car Pack Tomorrow
There are six new cars coming to Forza Horizon 2, five of them available tomorrow in the IGN Car Pack exclusively on Xbox One and a sixth free for all players. The pack will cost $5 on the Xbox Store or the Forza Hub app on Xbox One.
Included in the IGN Car Pack is the 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S luxury sport coupe, the subcompact 2015 Audi S1, the nearly 350 horsepower 2011 Lotus Evora S, the classic 1971 Plymouth GTX 426 HEMI muscle car, and the 2014 Nissan Juke Nismo RS.
Free for all players is the 2002 Ferrari 575 Maranello, a powerful front-engined grand tourer and one of the first road-going V12s with an F1-style gearbox.
Get a look at the line-up of new Forza Horizon 2 cars in the slideshow above and stay tuned tomorrow when it arrives only on Xbox One.
App Store Update: July 6
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.
Adventures of Pip – ($4.99 Launch Sale, Normally to be $14.99)
Previously available through Steam and Nintendo's Wii U eShop, the indie platformer starring a single pixel who evolves into a fully-formed hero is now also live in the App Store. And for cheap, if you move fast!
How Skyrim’s Technical Issues Will Make Fallout 4 Better
Skyrim's ambitious offering of possibilities made it a major success with players and critics, but also created a large number of technical issues across all platforms, particularly on the PlayStation 3. That's why the development team at Bethesda Game Studios have learned from past experiences and carefully refined their process to make the upcoming launch of Fallout 4 as smooth as possible.
Speaking with Game Informer, Fallout 4 director Todd Howard explained that Skyrim's popularity and large amount of player data led to difficulties in bug troubleshooting post-launch.
Here’s a Sneak Peek at Xbox’s Ultimate Game Sale
Microsoft has lifted the lid on its upcoming Xbox Ultimate Game Sale, which kicks off tomorrow, July 7.
According to Xbox Live's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, the sale will discount over 70 different titles by a whopping 40 to 50 percent. Plus, those with an Xbox Live Gold subscription will be able to save even more, with an additional 10 percent off bonus.
Featured titles include the likes of Mortal Kombat X, Far Cry 4, Ori and the Blind Forest, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and a number of other high profile Xbox One games.
On the Xbox 360 front, Injustice: Gods Among Us and The Orange Box will be receiving discounts as well.