Star Ocean 5 Won’t Have DLC, Expansion Packs
Last week at E3, Star Ocean 5 producer Shuichi Kobayashi told IGN that Tri-Ace has no plans to create additional content for the game after release.
“I think Tri-Ace’s sort of attitude...is that we want to make something very unique and new," he said. "The way we look at it is if we make a kind of OK game and reinforce it with an expansion pack, that does not really satisfy
. So we’d like to invest all we have into the game and make it as good as it gets.”
Mr. Kobayashi added, "
are looking for a complete package. If you make additional scenarios and packs, Japanese consumers would come back and say ‘if this content is available, why didn’t you put it in the main game anyway?’”
Game Scoop!: Unpacking E3 2015
Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game talk show. This week we're discussing all the big games and announcements from E3. Lots to unpack, so let's get to it. Watch the video above or download the podcast below.
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Why Nintendo’s Digital Event Was My Favorite E3 Conference
I liked Nintendo's E3 digital event. Some of that affinity derives from the Muppet-shaped hole in my heart, a void that only a felt-and-plush Satoru Iwata could fill. IGN's official review of the presentation highlights some real problems with what Nintendo did (or didn't) have to show off this year, but I came out of the digital event smiling, excited, and happy, because Nintendo is giving me a lot of what I want.IGN's Official Review of Nintendo's E3 Digital Event
First Official X-Files Revival Photos
The first round of official photos from FOX's X-Files revival give us a great look at Agents Mulder & Scully (played by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, respectively), and guest stars Joel McHale (Community) and Annet Mahendru (The Americans) in the upcoming sequel series.
EW debuted the images, some samples of which you can see below.
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson
Is Watchmen’s Morgan Playing Batman’s Dad?
Did actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan reunite with his Watchmen director Zack Snyder for a cameo in the latter's next comic book movie, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?
Morgan, who played the Comedian in the 2009 film adaptation of Watchmen, remained coy when asked about it on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week. Kimmel showed Morgan an image of a painting on the set of BvS, the subject of which looks a lot like the actor. Watch Morgan's elusive response for yourself:
As Batman-News points out, the mustachioed man in the portrait could very well be Batman's dad, the late Dr. Thomas Wayne.
The 11 Biggest Stories from E3 2015
E3 is a massive week for gamers all over the globe. Worldwide reveals, bombshell news announcements, and more all keep us glued to our screens all week long. But which announcements from E3 2015 were the biggest of the big? We pulled some stats to find out.
Below are the 11 biggest stories from E3 2015, as determined by IGN traffic:
Bethesda held its first E3 press conference ever this year, and by almost all accounts the publisher knocked it out of the park. In addition to the long-expected reveal of Fallout 4, the conference also brought us Fallout Shelter, an extended look at Doom, Dishonored 2, and more. Our comprehensive Bethesda press conference recap was one of our biggest stories from E3.
Nintendo’s President on Yo-Kai Watch, Amiibo, and the Future
IGN spoke with Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aime at E3 2015. Truthfully, Nintendo appears to have a lot on its plate in 2015. The company has to publish games for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U while secretly tinkering on new initiatives behind closed doors. In 2015, Nintendo will launch Yo-Kai in the West and attempt to build it up to Pokemon-levels of success. It will also make smartphone games while continuing to push software integration with amiibo, Nintendo’s successful toys-to-life entry. And then there’s codename NX, a new dedicated gaming platform that the company is trying to keep under wraps until 2016.
Big Game: Samuel L. Jackson on Playing POTUS
We recently got to speak with Samuel L. Jackson about his new action-adventure movie Big Game, in which he plays the President of the United States -- a first for the actor -- but not in the way you might expect...
Set in the wilderness of Finland, the film (directed by Jalmari Helander) follows a 13-year-old boy named Oskari (Onni Tommila), who's tasked by his village to go on a solo hunting trip as rite of passage. But when Air Force One is shot down by terrorists, Oskari discovers the wounded President (Jackson) in an escape pod near his campsite and helps rescue him from the bad guys.
Hannibal: What Characters Are Returning in the Remaining Episodes?
It's scary times for us Hannibal fans, as the show has been cancelled by NBC and its future is uncertain, as producers look to find a new home for the acclaimed series. But NBC’s decision has come very early in the airing of Season 3, with ten additional episodes still left to air this summer – and yes, the network will air them all.
At the beginning of the season (before NBC’s decision was made), I spoke to executive producer Bryan Fuller about what was in store for this season. Having seen the first three episodes before our conversation, some of that interview included content I've been saving until now. Obviously, the cancellation news now colors this conversation, though Fuller clearly wasn’t taking the future for granted – as even then, he used the term “if” when discussing Season 4 possibilities.
Super Mario Maker Comes With 100 Courses
Super Mario Maker will offer 100 courses upfront, without needing to download any stages.
The Nintendo UK listing for Super Mario Maker revealed the stage tally. The description states: "There are also 100 courses included that you can play without an internet connection."
Along with the pre-made courses, Super Mario Maker lets player build their own stages and share them with the world. Once uploaded, other people can download the levels and try them out, with Nintendo even curating certain stages.
Super Mario Maker is set to release September 11 on Wii U. For more on the game, be sure to check out IGN's E3 preview of Super Mario Maker.