Yearly Archives: 2018
Exclusive: Step Inside NBC’s New Sci-Fi Thriller Manifest
The number 828 will take on a lot of meaning when NBC's Manifest premieres this fall, so what better day to get a first look at the supernatural mystery series than on August 28?
IGN is taking an exclusive deep dive into the new drama with a first look gallery of images from the series premiere, which will air Monday, September 24.
Per NBC, the series centers around the passengers and crew of Montego Air Flight 828, who land following a turbulent but routine flight only to discover that they have been missing for five years, despite only a few hours having passed for everyone on board. In those five years, their loved ones had given them up for dead and started to move on. Now, faced with the impossible, they're all given a second chance. But as their new realities become clear, a deeper mystery unfolds and some of the returned passengers soon realize they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible.
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Someone Created a Luigi’s Mansion AR Game Using Labo
Japanese Nintendo fans have taken the build-it-yourself approach of Nintendo Labo to an impressive new level - crafting a Luigi's Mansion AR game using the software's Toy-Con Garage.
As shared on Twitter by user Nawafuji, the game is simple - explore a dark room and, if you find a Boo, vigorously shake the Labo to simulate Luigi's trademark Poltergust 3000.
The way it was created was anything but simple, however. Using a magnifying glass and some clever cardboard creativity, the Poltergust build allows the Switch screen to be projected onto the wall. Some immensely complex Toy-Con Garage code means that projection usually looks like a flashlight beam, but passing over a reflective sheet turns that image into a pixel art Boo, which is then sucked up by using motion controls. You can see it in action below:
We Ate Lunch in Japan’s Pokemon Cafe
While in Japan for the Pokemon Go Safari Zone event in Yokosuka this week, we stopped by Pokemon Center DX in Tokyo to visit the Pokemon Cafe.
Hidden away in a corner near the entrance of Pokemon Center DX, tables at the Pokemon Cafe are available by reservation only (or by a long standby wait in the cancellation line if you’re feeling lucky).
You can check out the Pokemon Cafe and everything we ate in the gallery below:
The menu consists of drinks, meals, and desserts that are all (as you’d expect) themed after Pokemon. We tried a Pikachu donut to start, followed by a Pikachu tail cookie and iced coffee. For the main course, an Eevee chicken burger with fries and minestrone soup, followed by a Gengar grape smoothie and a Mimikyu crepe for dessert.
The Fortnite Cube Has a Low-Gravity Dome Around It, and Is Leaving Behind Runes
Update 18/29/18 Part 2: The cube has been leaving behind mysterious runes in its wake. Watch the video below for more.
Update 08/29/18: The cube still seems to be empty but is now surrounded by a low-gravity dome, which appears to have the added effect of slowly increasing the shields of anyone who walks inside it. In addition, the base of the cube now glows pink. There's still no official word from Epic, but you can see the dome in this tweet:
The cube is now surrounded by a dome of low gravity! #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/dNHrxcVmAn
Ubisoft CEO Pictures the Future of Games
Yves Guillemot has big ideas about the future of gaming. Beyond just better graphics and more power for new systems, Guillemot sees a future where the concept of home consoles could change altogether, and games could embrace new technology to grow in major ways.
Speaking to IGN at Gamescom, Guillemot described a vision he’s laid out many times in the past: that the future of home gaming will arrive via streaming.
“Technology is actually going in that direction. The machines will be more powerful and the system to transfer data will be more efficient, so at one point, we will have a better experience streaming something than having to buy a machine and change the machine regularly,” Guillemot told IGN.
EA Cancels Remaining Madden Classic Qualifiers After Shooting
EA has cancelled the three remaining Madden Classic qualifying events in the wake of the August 26 shooting at a competitive Madden event in Jacksonville, Florida, where a competitor shot and killed two other players. 11 others were wounded during the shooting, nine with gunshot injuries, before the gunman took his own life.
In a statement released today, via the company's website, EA CEO Andrew Wilson expressed his shock and grief in the wake of the incident.
“First and foremost, it is an unthinkable tragedy that Taylor Robertson and Elijah Clayton, two of our top Madden competitors, lost their lives in this way,” said Wilson. “They were respected, positive and skilled competitors, the epitome of the players and personalities at the heart of our community. Their love of competition was evident through their participation in our events over the past few years. We are committed to supporting Taylor and Elijah’s families through this difficult time, and we send our deepest sympathies to their loved ones, to those injured yesterday, and everyone affected.
PlayStation Finally Fixes Baffling PSN Search Bar (for Some Players)
Sony is finally rolling out a better way to search for content on the PlayStation Network.
Some IGN PS4 owners have noticed a revised search function while browsing the store, which means Sony is finally addressing an issue many fans have had since they first brought their consoles home.
The new search function incorporates the same virtual keyboard PS4 owners have used to enter credit card information or search for friends on the PSN for years.
A representative for PlayStation confirmed that the changes are being rolled out globally, and include changes to the keyboard, more content details, and other alterations.
In addition to creating a faster search tool, users will enjoy expanded functionality, as the tool can be used to search for games by name as well as by genre, studio, or even publisher.
PAX Organizers Issue Statement on Safety Following Jacksonville Shooting
In the wake of Sunday's Madden Championship Series shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, Penny Arcade and partner ReedPOP have issued a statement regarding security for their upcoming PAX West convention.
Penny Arcade and ReedPOP wrote that their "hearts go out" to everyone affected by the shooting, which resulted in three deaths, including the shooter's, and 11 injuries.
"The safety of our attendees, exhibitors, and staff is paramount to ReedPOP and Penny Arcade," reads the statement. "As PAX has grown in popularity, we have responded with the addition of increased private security, law enforcement, and other personnel, each of whom are on-site at all times during our events."
Alec Baldwin Denies He’s Been Cast in Joker Movie
UPDATED, August 29: Alec Baldwin denies that he's been cast in the Joker movie.
Baldwin tweeted Wednesday: "Let me state, for the record, that I have NOT been hired to play a role in Todd Phillips’ JOKER as some Donald Trump manque. That is not happening. Not. Happening."
Baldwin informed USA Today that "scheduling" issues were the big reason why he was dropping out of the movie. "I'm no longer doing that movie," Baldwin told the outlet. "I'm sure there are 25 guys who can play that part."