Yearly Archives: 2018
Crunchyroll Reveals Fall 2018’s Most Popular Anime by Region
Anime streaming service Crunchyroll has released several new infographics detailing the most popular new anime from its fall 2018 simulcast lineup in various regions around the world.
Goblin Slayer is the clear favorite in the United States and Australia, while Europe, Canada, and Latin America feature a mix of various shows, including (but not necessarily limited to) Sword Art Online: Alicization, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, and the aforementioned Goblin Slayer.
For a region-by-region breakdown, check out the infographics in the slideshow below.
It's worth noting the popularity of each show was determined by the number of current viewers it's had since its most recent episode. Additionally, only shows debuting this season were considered, so continuing series from last season like Black Clover were not included.
Out This Week: Tetris Effect, Overkill’s The Walking Dead, BlacKkKlansman
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.
Andrew Lincoln Says Walking Dead Movies Will Tell ‘A Bigger Story’
This story contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 9, episode 5, "What Comes After."
Rick Grimes' final episode is "not the beginning of the end - it’s the end of the beginning," Andrew Lincoln said during an interview on this week's Talking Dead, after fans learned that, unbeknownst to his loved ones, Rick survived a massive explosion and was transported via helicopter to parts unknown by Anne (fka Jadis). The show then jumped forward several years in time, revealing an older Judith and a new batch of characters from the comics - Magna, Yumiko, Luke, Connie, and Kelly - but no sign of Rick.
NFL and Fortnite Partnership Allows Players to Suit Up as Their Favorite Teams
Fortnite and the NFL are teaming up to allow Fortnite players to dress up as their favorite teams in-game.
Announced by The Fortnite Team, starting this Friday, November 9, at 4pm PT/7pm ET, Fortnite players will be able to purchase NFL themed Outfits from the in-game store using V-Bucks.
No pricing has been given as of yet, but all 32 NFL teams will be represented, plus an additional Fortnite team, and all can be swapped.
In addition, players will be able to choose a number from 0-99 to place on their jersey to add to the customization and authentic feel.
Nintendo Switch Might Get a YouTube App as Soon as This Week
Nintendo's marketing strategy for the Switch has involved positioning the device as a games console and little else. But if an apparent leak is accurate, the Switch is about to get a new video-streaming option.
On Saturday, French website NintendHome tweeted what it claimed was a screengrab of a Switch YouTube app teaser from Nintendo of America's website. According to the image, Switch will get a YouTube app on Thursday.
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Diablo 2 Producer: ‘Blizzard Doesn’t Understand Gamers Anymore’
Ex-Blizzard employee Mark Kern, who worked as a producer on Diablo 2, has blamed the publisher for the Diablo: Immortal backlash.
In a lengthy Twitter thread, the developer said: "I hate to say it, but what you are seeing is Blizzard not understanding gamers anymore."
Kern's point is centred around how Blizzard teased and revealed the game, rather than the form of the game itself:
"There is nothing wrong with having a mobile version of Diablo. In fact, I would have wanted one as an option", he explained. "But the way it was hinted at, and presented, and the failure of Blizzard management to predict the backlash caught me my surprise. Blizzard used to be really gamer driven".
Walking Dead TV Movies to Explore Rick’s Fate
Warning: this article contains spoilers for tonight's Walking Dead episode!
While Andrew Lincoln's time on The Walking Dead came to an end tonight, this isn't the end of Rick Grimes' story. On tonight's Talking Dead follow-up special, Walking Dead chief content officer Scott Gimple revealed that Rick will be the focus of several "AMC Originals" films that continue where Rick's story left off in tonight's episode.
This news comes as tonight's episode "What Comes After" defied expectations in a major way. Just as it seemed Rick was sacrificing himself to save the Hilltop from a massive zombie invasion, Rick survived what seemed like certain death and will remain a part of the Walking Dead franchise.
IGN Happy Hour: Bethesda Special
Bethesda's SVP of Global Marketing and Communications Pete Hines and id Software's Studio Director Tim Willit's drop by IGN to chat all things Fallout 76 and Rage 2, what it's like launching a BETA when you're halfway around the world, working with Trent Reznor, and Tony Hawk cameos.
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Fortnite’s Cube Exploded and Threw Players Into an Endless Void
Fortnite's beloved cube exploded and sent players witnessing the one-time event in a strange void.
Players from around the world gathered in matches at the same time to see the one-time event. The cube at the center of Leaky Lake began to spin uncontrollably before it unleashed a bright light and sent everyone into an endless void.
Soon after, players were met with a strange butterfly before being teleported back to the real map. Thanks to the explosion, Leaky Lake transformed once again into a new area with additional land.
A look at the void.