Yearly Archives: 2018
Diablo 4 Reportedly in Development Under Code Name ‘Fenris’
Diablo 4, a mainline entry in the franchise, is reportedly in development under the code name “Fenris."
In a comprehensive article that interviewed 11 current and former Blizzard employees, Kotaku reported this development. Following a canceled second expansion to Diablo 3 that was supposed to follow Reaper of Souls, many team members began working on the project, which sources claim is the current incarnation of Diablo 4.
A major pillar for the game and its art direction is reportedly “Embrace the darkness.” Reportedly in development since 2016, many who have seen it are optimistic about the direction that it’s taking. Though still in early development, the game is expected to be released in 2020 or later. It’s unclear if the game will to come to PC first, or if it will be released simultaneously on consoles.
Marvel Gives Carnage a God Complex
Marvel's current Venom comic has been busy expanding on the mythology of Venom and his fellow symbiotes, and now we know how Carnage ties into that bigger picture.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Web of Venom: Carnage Born #1!
Over the past few months, readers have learned that Venom and the rest of Marvel's symbiotes were originally created by Knull, a godlike being who existed before the birth of the known universe. Carnage Born #1 reveals that Knull has attracted a cult of worshipers on Earth. This cult is led by none other than Scorn, a powerful fusion of symbiote biology and advanced technology who's battled Carnage in the past.
The Best DSLR Cameras
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The big photo "buzz" this year was mirrorless cameras, but the DSLR isn’t dead. Not by a long shot. Because DSLRs have been around so long they offer some advantages over their smaller, mirrorless counterparts. Namely, there are a plethora of bodies and lenses to choose from, and whether you’re just getting started, or upgrading, there’s a quality option at every price point.
Super Smash Bros. Director Talks Character Process and Development
With 74 playable characters, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's roster is stacked, and series creator Masahiro Sakurai recently spoke with Game Informer about how each one was chosen and developed.
Sakurai, who said "it is actually a miracle" every time Nintendo creates a new Smash Bros. game, wanted to realize the dream of including all previous fighters. His team did that and then some, adding 11 new characters to the previously used 63. But even that hasn't satisfied every Smash fan.
"There will be people who might feel disappointed if fighters that appeared in a previous title are not included," said Sakurai. "I didn’t want any players to feel that way, so we worked really hard to make this happen.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Adds Obi-Wan Kenobi Next Week
Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi is officially coming to Star Wars Battlefront 2 as part of the free Battle of Geonosis update on November 28.
Revealed by EA, Obi-Wan is sporting his younger, Ewan McGregor look from Revenge of the Sith, as opposed to the "Old Ben” Kenobi watching over Luke Skywalker in A New Hope. He will be voiced by James Arnold Taylor, who has previously taken on the role in The Clone Wars and various Star Wars video games.
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The Many Shared Universes of Robin Hood
It seems like Hollywood never stops churning out new Robin Hood movies -- the latest is out this week, starring Taron Egerton. But can you blame studios for returning to that well over and over? Not only is Robin Hood one of the most recognizable heroes in the Western world, the fact that he exists in the public domain means anyone can take a crack at the character.
One interesting side effect of this is that a number of movies and TV series have featured characters crossing paths with Robin Hood; basically, he shares a lot of universes with a bunch of our favorite characters. So with the new movie hitting, we thought it would be fun to spotlight the most noteworthy examples of this phenomenon. To be clear, we're mostly focusing on cases where other pop culture characters actually met Robin Hood (or a version of him), not where they play-act as Robin and his Merry Men (with one weird exception). Read on for all the characters who have joined forces with Robin Hood!
Just Cause 4: Flying Across the World of Solís – IGN First
Just Cause has always made its locations as beautiful, no matter how ugly the wars taking place across them might be. Just Cause 4's Solís is the best example of that yet.
Set across four distinct biomes, the island nation is absolutely gorgeous. So sit back and relax as we take you an airborne tour of the open world (before you cover it in craters).
Joe Skrebels is IGN's UK News Editor, and he feels duty bound to tell you that the plane exploded as soon as we landed it. Follow him on Twitter.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch Bundle Goes on Sale Tonight
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The Walmart Black Friday 2018 flyer released last week, giving us a glimpse into the wondrous world of savings that await us on Black Friday. If you want to get in on the Black Friday action in person, Walmart's changing its hours to accommodate the holiday shopping rush. Participating Walmart locations also offer hot chocolate and cookies between the hours of 4 am and "whenever they run out," according to its Black Friday ad. Check with your local store to find out which hours it officially opens.
No Man’s Sky Visions Update Adds More Colorful Worlds, New Lifeforms
No Man's Sky's next update, called Visions, will be released tomorrow, November 22, Hello Games announced today.
The free update introduces a variety of new content to the ever-evolving No Man's Sky universe, including all-new worlds and lifeforms. New worlds contain new secrets, such as ancient bones that can be unearthed and strange artifacts that can be "displayed as trophies in your planetary base." Meanwhile, new "predatory fauna" and "deadly flora" add an extra layer of danger to exploration.
With the introduction of new worlds, Hello Games is also promising greater variety among planets. A broader color palette allows for "new shades of sky, grass, and water," according to the developer, as well as the introduction of rainbows as a new weather effect.