Nintendo has announced that its next Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct broadcast will air on Friday, October 15 at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK (that's October 16 at 1am AEDT).

The broadcast will be roughly 20 minutes long, and focuses on an upcoming November update for the game. That update is expected to introduce the long-awaited, fan-favourite Brewster and a coffee shop addition to the game's museum. Incidentally, Brewster's canonical birthday is on October 15.

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The #AnimalCrossing: New Horizons Direct will air on Oct. 15 at 7am PT! Tune in for roughly 20 minutes of information about the content coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons in November. #ACNH pic.twitter.com/gc7rfFoxpk

— Isabelle (@animalcrossing) October 6, 2021

We previously saw a teaser trailer for the update, but it gave very little away. However, a datamine of the game's 1.11 patch implies that players will have to build the cafe into the museum before accessing it, and that NPCs will be referencing it once it's in.

Needless to say, the community around Animal Crossing is very excited. The Roost cafe manager, Brewster, first made his appearance in Animal Crossing Wild World and has been a fan favourite within the Animal Crossing community ever since. While Animal Crossing: New Leaf made The Roost its own building, it's usually been found attached to Blathers' museum. It seems that's set to continue. We'll have all the details for you after the show airs next week.

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As part of Batman day, DC Comics announced a new original series on Webtoon called Batman: Wayne Family Adventures. This comedic series focuses on the day-to-day lives of the extended Wayne family.

Now, Webtoon has announced an official live-action adaptation from the filmmakers at Ismahawk.

This short series will premiere exclusively on Ismahawk’s YouTube channel and will serve as an official live-action version of Webtoon and DC’s record-breaking Batman comic. The three-part miniseries will premiere mid-October and you can check out the full cast below.

Here are the Wayne family members that will appear in the live-action shorts.

• Jonathan Bentley as Bruce Wayne
• Yoshi Sudarso as Dick Grayson/Nightwing
• Lisa Foiles as Barbara Gordon/Oracle
• Tim Neff as Jason Todd/Red Hood
• Peter Sudarso as Tim Drake/Red Robin
• Meghan Camarena as Stephanie Brown/Spoiler
• Gemma Nguyen as Cassandra Cain/Orphan
• Carter Rockwood as Damien Wayne/Robin
• Du-Shaunt ‘Fik-Shun’ Stegall as Duke Thomas/Signal
• Marcus Weiss as Alfred Pennyworth

IGN also has exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and stills from Wayne Family Adventures you can check out in the gallery below.

Wayne Family Adventures focuses on members of Bruce Wayne’s adopted family in fun, comedic adventures. Whether that’s fighting over who gets the last piece of dessert or competing over the gym equipment.

The series has already broken readership records on Webtoon and can be read for free here.

As for other live-action, Batman projects in the works a new trailer for the highly-anticipated The Batman starring Robert Pattinson is set to premiere at this year’s DC Fandome.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

As part of Batman day, DC Comics announced a new original series on Webtoons called Batman: Wayne Family Adventures. This comedic series focused on the day-to-day lives of the extended Bat-family.

Now, Webtoons has announced an official live-action adaptation from the filmmakers at Ismahawk.

This short series will premiere exclusively on Ismahawk’s YouTube channel and will serve as an official live-action version of Webtoon and DC’s record-breaking Batman comic. The three-part miniseries will premiere mid-October and you can check out the full cast below.

Here are the Bat-family members that will appear in the live-action shorts.

• Jonathan Bentley as Bruce Wayne
• Yoshi Sudarso as Dick Grayson/Nightwing
• Lisa Foiles as Barbara Gordon/Oracle
• Tim Neff as Jason Todd/Red Hood
• Peter Sudarso as Tim Drake/Red Robin
• Meghan Camarena as Stephanie Brown/Spoiler
• Gemma Nguyen as Cassandra Cain/Orphan
• Carter Rockwood as Damien Wayne/Robin
• Du-Shaunt ‘Fik-Shun’ Stegall as Duke Thomas/Signal
• Marcus Weiss as Alfred Pennyworth

IGN also has exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and stills from Wayne Family Adventures you can check out in the gallery below.

Wayne Family Adventures focuses on members of Bruce Wayne’s adopted family in fun, comedic adventures. Whether that’s fighting over who gets the last piece of dessert or competing over the gym equipment.

The series has already broken readership records on Webtoons and can be read for free here.

As for other live-action, Batman projects in the works a new trailer for the highly-anticipated The Batman starring Robert Pattinson is set to premiere at this year’s DC Fandome.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Update: Twitch has confirmed that its data has been breached, but has not yet commented on the severity of the issue. "We will update the community as soon as additional information is available," reads a short Twitter statement. "Thank you for bearing with us."

We can confirm a breach has taken place. Our teams are working with urgency to understand the extent of this. We will update the community as soon as additional information is available. Thank you for bearing with us.

— Twitch (@Twitch) October 6, 2021

Twitch has reportedly been hit by a huge leak after an anonymous hacker posted a torrent file containing a vast amount of data for the public to access.

According to a report by VGC, the hacker posted a 125GB torrent link to 4chan on Wednesday, reportedly leaking "the entirety" of Twitch's source code along with creator payout reports from 2019, mobile, desktop and console Twitch clients, proprietary services, and even "an unreleased Steam competitor, codenamed Vapor, from Amazon Game Studios."

Some have already started digging into the torrent to discover which other data points are currently on public display, with one person claiming that encrypted passwords have also been compromised in the leak. As with any data breach, account holders would be advised to change their passwords and enable two-factor authentication for extra protection.

Twitch has not yet publicly commented on the issue – we've reached out for a statement.

Amongst the sensitive information released in the leak, the torrent allegedly shared creator payout reports dating back to 2019, showing the exact amount that various streamers have earned on Twitch. A comprehensive list exposing the gross payouts of the highest-paid users seemingly reveal seven-figure totals for many of the site's most popular creators.

The anonymous person behind the Twitch attack has apparently claimed that this is just the first part of the content they are planning to release to the public, allegedly stating that they are leaking information with the intention of fostering "more disruption and competition in the online video streaming space" because "their community is a disgusting toxic cesspool."

Twitch has found itself in turbulent waters in recent months, with a number of streamers going on strike on September 1 in a bid to prompt the platform to take action against hate raids directed towards marginalized users of the site. Members of the community criticised Twitch for its slow response to problematic behaviour and called for its policies to be changed.

Twitch is said to be working on its channel-level ban evasion detection and account improvements to combat hate speech and malicious behaviour, and has asked streamers to continue to report these incidents. However, despite its assurances, many streamers feel that Twitch hasn't acted effectively or quickly enough to combat hateful attacks on the platform.

Adele Ankers is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.

Update: Twitch has confirmed that its data has been breached, but has not yet commented on the severity of the issue. "We will update the community as soon as additional information is available," reads a short Twitter statement. "Thank you for bearing with us."

We can confirm a breach has taken place. Our teams are working with urgency to understand the extent of this. We will update the community as soon as additional information is available. Thank you for bearing with us.

— Twitch (@Twitch) October 6, 2021

Twitch has reportedly been hit by a huge leak after an anonymous hacker posted a torrent file containing a vast amount of data for the public to access.

According to a report by VGC, the hacker posted a 125GB torrent link to 4chan on Wednesday, reportedly leaking "the entirety" of Twitch's source code along with creator payout reports from 2019, mobile, desktop and console Twitch clients, proprietary services, and even "an unreleased Steam competitor, codenamed Vapor, from Amazon Game Studios."

Some have already started digging into the torrent to discover which other data points are currently on public display, with one person claiming that encrypted passwords have also been compromised in the leak. As with any data breach, account holders would be advised to change their passwords and enable two-factor authentication for extra protection.

Twitch has not yet publicly commented on the issue – we've reached out for a statement.

Amongst the sensitive information released in the leak, the torrent allegedly shared creator payout reports dating back to 2019, showing the exact amount that various streamers have earned on Twitch. A comprehensive list exposing the gross payouts of the highest-paid users seemingly reveal seven-figure totals for many of the site's most popular creators.

The anonymous person behind the Twitch attack has apparently claimed that this is just the first part of the content they are planning to release to the public, allegedly stating that they are leaking information with the intention of fostering "more disruption and competition in the online video streaming space" because "their community is a disgusting toxic cesspool."

Twitch has found itself in turbulent waters in recent months, with a number of streamers going on strike on September 1 in a bid to prompt the platform to take action against hate raids directed towards marginalized users of the site. Members of the community criticised Twitch for its slow response to problematic behaviour and called for its policies to be changed.

Twitch is said to be working on its channel-level ban evasion detection and account improvements to combat hate speech and malicious behaviour, and has asked streamers to continue to report these incidents. However, despite its assurances, many streamers feel that Twitch hasn't acted effectively or quickly enough to combat hateful attacks on the platform.

Adele Ankers is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.

Far Cry 4 famously included an Easter Egg ending that allowed you 'finish' the game right from the beginning. Far Cry 5 then repeated the trick and, as you might expect, Far Cry 6 is keeping up the tradition.

Spoilers follow for the alternative ending to Far Cry 6. Stop reading if you'd like to find it yourself.

Granted, Far Cry 6 does make you work a little harder than previous games to get to its own early ending. Where 4 and 5 placed their alternate endings just after the introduction, the latest installment requires you to play the game's early missions (it took us around an hour and a half) to get to a specific point in the storyline that will allow your character, Dani, to escape a naval blockade around the Yaran island they're on.

After doing so, guerrilla leader Clara offers you a choice - to fight for Yaran freedom, or to escape on a boat to Miami. You're obviously meant to pick the former, but the latter is entirely open to you. You can check out the full secret ending in the video below:

The alternate ending itself is fairly downbeat, showing Dani on a Miami beach three months after their escape. A news report mentions that Clara has been killed and the civil war effectively ended, before mentioning pandemic lockdowns, and then playing Gloria Estefan's 'Conga' over the end credits. And that's that.

While it's always interesting to see how Far Cry handles an early ending, you'll likely have more fun searching for the intended one. We awarded Far Cry 6 an 8/10 review, with reviewer Jon Ryan saying it's "some of the most fun I’ve had with this series in nearly a decade."

Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Far Cry 4 famously included an Easter Egg ending that allowed you 'finish' the game right from the beginning. Far Cry 5 then repeated the trick and, as you might expect, Far Cry 6 is keeping up the tradition.

Spoilers follow for the alternative ending to Far Cry 6. Stop reading if you'd like to find it yourself.

Granted, Far Cry 6 does make you work a little harder than previous games to get to its own early ending. Where 4 and 5 placed their alternate endings just after the introduction, the latest installment requires you to play the game's early missions (it took us around an hour and a half) to get to a specific point in the storyline that will allow your character, Dani, to escape a naval blockade around the Yaran island they're on.

After doing so, guerrilla leader Clara offers you a choice - to fight for Yaran freedom, or to escape on a boat to Miami. You're obviously meant to pick the former, but the latter is entirely open to you. You can check out the full secret ending in the video below:

The alternate ending itself is fairly downbeat, showing Dani on a Miami beach three months after their escape. A news report mentions that Clara has been killed and the civil war effectively ended, before mentioning pandemic lockdowns, and then playing Gloria Estefan's 'Conga' over the end credits. And that's that.

While it's always interesting to see how Far Cry handles an early ending, you'll likely have more fun searching for the intended one. We awarded Far Cry 6 an 8/10 review, with reviewer Jon Ryan saying it's "some of the most fun I’ve had with this series in nearly a decade."

Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

The Pokémon Company has announced a long-term partnership with Universal Studios Japan to add Pokémon-themed attractions to the Osaka theme park.

Announced in a press release, the partnership sees the companies "jointly explore groundbreaking entertainment that will immerse guests into the world of Pokémon with innovative technology and creativity beginning in 2022."

This is billed as a long-term project, but it seems likely that the Pokémon additions in 2022 would be added to the existing Super Nintendo World area at Universal Studios Japan, rather than an entirely new area. No details have been offered about whether Pokémon attractions would include new areas, rides, experiences or other technology, but the partnership is billed as a way to "develop new interactive entertainment combining innovative technology and extraordinary creativity."

"This strategic alliance with Universal Studios Japan reflects our commitment to continue delivering the joy of Pokémon in ever evolving ways for years to come," said Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara. "We are looking forward to the day when we can welcome fans from around the world to all enjoy it together."

Currently, this partnership is only between The Pokémon Company and Universal Studios Japan, and no mention has been made of bringing Pokémon attractions to other Universal Studios parks.

The Pokémon Company has likely been emboldened by the success of Super Nintendo World. The Osaka park area opened earlier this year, and we said it brilliantly reinvents and gamifies the theme park experience in our review. Nintendo is already building on that success, announcing that a Donkey Kong area will open in 2024. A version of Super Nintendo World will open in Orlando, Florida, but it has seemingly been delayed to 2025.

Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

The Pokémon Company has announced a long-term partnership with Universal Studios Japan to add Pokémon-themed attractions to the Osaka theme park.

Announced in a press release, the partnership sees the companies "jointly explore groundbreaking entertainment that will immerse guests into the world of Pokémon with innovative technology and creativity beginning in 2022."

This is billed as a long-term project, but it seems likely that the Pokémon additions in 2022 would be added to the existing Super Nintendo World area at Universal Studios Japan, rather than an entirely new area. No details have been offered about whether Pokémon attractions would include new areas, rides, experiences or other technology, but the partnership is billed as a way to "develop new interactive entertainment combining innovative technology and extraordinary creativity."

"This strategic alliance with Universal Studios Japan reflects our commitment to continue delivering the joy of Pokémon in ever evolving ways for years to come," said Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara. "We are looking forward to the day when we can welcome fans from around the world to all enjoy it together."

Currently, this partnership is only between The Pokémon Company and Universal Studios Japan, and no mention has been made of bringing Pokémon attractions to other Universal Studios parks.

The Pokémon Company has likely been emboldened by the success of Super Nintendo World. The Osaka park area opened earlier this year, and we said it brilliantly reinvents and gamifies the theme park experience in our review. Nintendo is already building on that success, announcing that a Donkey Kong area will open in 2024. A version of Super Nintendo World will open in Orlando, Florida, but it has seemingly been delayed to 2025.

Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Ubisoft has announced Ghost Recon Frontline, a PvP first-person shooter that will be free-to-play. With support for over 100 players, it's an objective-focused spin on the incredibly popular battle royale genre. Public play testing will begin this month, but a full release date has yet to be announced.

Ghost Recon Frontline’s flagship mode is Expedition, in which 102 players are divided up into teams of three to battle for victory on an island map. To win, a team must find and claim three pieces of intel, which will allow them to then head to a designated drop zone and extract from the map. When the extraction helicopter is called, though, other players are alerted and have the chance to attack and steal that team’s extraction in order to claim victory for themselves. It’s an objective design that sounds like a blend of Ubisoft’s own Dark Zone from The Division, and Crytek’s Hunt: Showdown. Ubisoft also notes that there are other tactics that can be used to win.

Aside from rejecting the last-team-standing approach to battle royale, Ghost Recon Frontline also ignores the idea of a shrinking circle. You’ll have access to the entirety of its 16 square-kilometre map for the full duration of a match. That map is divided into four different biomes and hosts 20 different landmarks.

A character class system will allow you to tailor your tactical approach. Three have been revealed so far; the Scout is designed for long-range encounters and tracking enemies, the Assault class is best suited to close-range fighting, and the Support can set up defences such as turrets. Each class has a special active ability, two gadgets, and three passive skills. These classes are attached to customisable ‘Contractor’ characters; you will start with two, and more can be recruited as you progress. This allows you to create a pool of Contractors that can be tailored for specific tactical approaches. Interestingly, you can change what Contractor you are playing as during the events of a match, so you’re not permanently locked into a specific class and playstyle.

Another new idea Frontline boasts is “TAC Support”, which allows teams to call in airdrops of supplies, paid for using funds earned through completing objectives. This includes basic things like new weapons, but also items designed to reshape the battlefield, such as bulletproof barriers and even an entire sniper tower.

Developer Ubisoft Bucharest has been working on Ghost Recon Frontline for three years, and aims for the game to be a multiplayer suite with multiple modes. The first alternate game type to be announced is Control, a 9v9 mode in which teams fight for domination over an area. While this is a smaller, arena shooter-style mode, all the tactical tools and Contractors from the main Expedition mode will be available to use. New modes are planned to be introduced each season.

A full launch date for Ghost Recon Frontline has yet to be announced as the game is still considered in "early development", but a closed test on PC for European players will run from October 14 - 21. Registration of interest for participating in the test is live now. Ubisoft states that this will be the “first” test, and that tests on other platforms will be announced in later phases. Ghost Recon Frontline is listed to eventually release on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia.

Ghost Recon Frontline is the third Tom Clancy free-to-play game that Ubisoft has announced this year. Earlier in 2021 it revealed The Division: Heartland, while just this past summer it unveiled XDefiant, a Call of Duty-style PvP shooter. This follows Ubisoft stating that it intends to build “high-end free-to-play games”. Hopefully it will prove more successful than Ubisoft’s previous battle royale, Hyper Scape, around which conversation quickly faded.

Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.