The Mandalorian executive producer and showrunner Jon Favreau has confirmed production of Season 3 of the popular Disney+ Star Wars serial is on track to begin “before the end of the year,” according to Variety. A specific date was not revealed, though leading man Pedro Pascal is currently in Croatia filming scenes for the 2021 action comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, alongside Nicolas Cage. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/17/the-mandalorian-season-2-trailer-breakdown"] Favreau also admitted The Mandalorian team are amenable to the potential of a movie emerging from The Mandalorian universe, though he stressed he’s in “no rush” to see the show as anything but a streaming series for now. “But we’re definitely open to it,” said Favreau, “and excited to see where the story leads us and have that flexibility — because there’s no rulebook now.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-actor-and-character-confirmed-for-the-mandalorian&captions=true"] The Mandalorian's second season is set to arrive on Disney+ on October 30, 2020. It’s a season that may leave us with more questions than answers, though, as Giancarlo Esposito recently hinted that "answers" will come in seasons 3 and 4. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Luke is Games Editor at IGN's Sydney office. You can find him on Twitter sporadically @MrLukeReilly.

Universal Studios Japan held a media-only opening ceremony today for its new Mario Cafe & Store, which will be open to the public from October 16. IGN Japan was present to share the following video and photos. Let’s-a go! [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/06/08/super-nintendo-world-japan-teaser-trailer"] The cafe is decorated with cute Mario motifs such as Warp Pipes, Question Blocks and Piranha Plants, and serves two different cream-filled pancake sandwiches – a red Mario hat topped with strawberries, and a green Luigi hat topped with grapes. The drinks menu includes sodas themed around Mario, Luigi and Peach, with moustaches or a crown attached to the straw for Instagram photo tomfoolery. A reusable Super Mushroom cup with strap and straw is also available to buy. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=universal-studios-japan-mario-cafe-grand-opening&captions=true"] The store is packed with dozens and dozens of exclusive merchandise items themed around the three characters – everything from clothing to jewelry to water bottles to souvenir snacks. Much of the merchandise is emblazoned with the phrase “Whose cap?” or “Whose crown?”, with motifs based on Mario, Luigi and Peach’s hats, moustaches, crown and silhouette. Strangely, their faces are not featured anywhere. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=universal-studios-japan-mario-merch&captions=true"] The cafe and store were originally intended as part of the Super Nintendo World area that was slated to open this summer, but has been pushed back to spring 2021 due to covid-19 countermeasures. A representative of Universal Studios Japan said that the merchandise in the store will be exclusive to that location, with different merchandise available when the full Super Nintendo World finally opens next year. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Daniel Robson is Chief Editor at IGN Japan – follow him on Twitter here! Photos by @psthatsme

The Boys Season 2 just wrapped, ending with another big surprise reveal. Now, Season 3 is officially set to begin filming in 2021 according to showrunner Eric Kripke. As reported by Entertainment Weekly, Kripke tweeted out the following, “Season 3 Begins Filming Early 2021 — You’re Not F***ing Ready.” [caption id="attachment_2424478" align="alignnone" width="720"] via Erick Kripke on Twitter[/caption] Also attached was a photo of the first episode’s script which is titled “Payback.” The episode is being written by Craig Rosenberg, who is also executive producing the upcoming superhero college-themed spinoff of The Boys. Season 3 will formally introduce Soldier Boy — the original superhero that fought in World War II who will be played by Supernatural star Jensen Ackles. The first episode’s title is a reference to Soldier Boy’s superhero team, Payback, an obvious parody of The Avengers. "Payback, in the world of our show, was the Seven before the Seven," Kripke told EW. "We will be exploring the history of that team and all the members in it.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-boys-season-2-gallery&captions=true"] We learned a bit about Soldier Boy’s backstory in Season 2; primarily that he was the first person that Vought founder Frederick Vought injected with the super-serum Compound V. "Through the history of the supes, we can tell a little bit about the history of America and how we ended up in the current fraught position that we're in. Soldier Boy gives us an opportunity to do that," said Kripke. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/10/the-boys-season-ending-explained] In the comic series, Soldier Boy’s Payback team included Stormfront (who was introduced in Season 2, a play on Thor), Eagle the Archer (also appeared briefly in Season 2, a Hawkeye parallel), Crimson Countess (a Scarlett Witch knockoff), Mind-Droid (that’s Vision), Swatto (Ant-Man, of course), and Tek Knight (a close proxy to Iron Man). Besides learning more about Soldier Boy and Payback, we know that Homelander will be a ”homicidal maniac” according to his actor Antony Starr. For more on The Boys check out our review of Season 2’s finale as well as an explanation for everything that happened at the end of Season 2. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.  

Kinda Funny co-founder and IGN alum Greg Miller and screenwriter and Animal Talking's Gary Whitta have teamed up with United States Presidential candidate Joe Biden's campaign to show off the official Biden Island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Miller and Whitta will be the first to show off Biden Island tomorrow, October 16, at 11am PT/2pm ET/7pm BST on Twitch.TV/KindaFunnyGames, and the tour will take place live in-game. This showcase takes place only a little over two weeks away from the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election on November 3, 2020, and is another example of these campaigns adapting in a world still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as taking advantage of current and popular forms of entertainment. Joe Biden's island is another example of celebrities making a home for themselves in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. IGN recently hosted a Celebrity Island Tours series where we had such stars as The Last of Us Part 2's Laura Bailey, What's Good Games Andrea Rene, Marvel's Shang-Chi's Simu Liu, WWE's Xavier Woods, and Gary Whitta himself. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/21/gary-whittas-animal-talking-studio-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizon"] This Biden Island tour is taking place during Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Fall Update and Halloween event, and you can check out everything added to the game in our Wiki Guide. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting a potential remaster of the Mass Effect Trilogy for what feels like forever, and it seems it may be closer than we think. As reported by Gematsu, the Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea has rated an unannounced Mass Effect Legendary Edition. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-bioware-game-review&captions=true"] Just last month a Portuguese retailer listed the Mass Effect Trilogy for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, but nothing has been announced since the listings went up. November 7th marks N7 Day, a day where BioWare celebrates the rich Mass Effect history with fans of the series. Generally, it includes announcements and updates of upcoming projects for the Mass Effect franchise. Last year's N7 day was a bit underwhelming, adding in Mass Effect-themed emotes to the floundering Anthem — just months before the team at BioWare began rebuilding it from the ground up due to negative criticism and fan feedback. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/06/billie-eilishs-secret-mass-effect-connection-ign-daily-fix] After the disappointing launch of Mass Effect Andromeda, fans have been clamoring for a new entry in the series. While BioWare is currently working on Dragon Age 4, rumors began circulating late last year that a new entry in the Mass Effect series was in early development. In an interview with BioWare's Executive Producer Mark Darrah, he reaffirmed they are, "definitely not done with Mass Effect," along with saying, "there's a lot of stories to be told." While it's unlikely we'll see a new proper Mass Effect game anytime soon, we'll happily settle for that remaster trilogy in the meantime. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.

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The latest episode of Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire revealed new details about the game’s vehicles and fashion styles, as well as the Stadia release date. Cyberpunk 2077 will feature a wide variety of vehicles that players can use to drive/ride around Night City, and they’re divided into five different categories: economy, executive, heavy duty, sport, and hypercars. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/15/cyberpunk-2077-vehicle-classes-trailer"] Economy rides are “utility and low-end clunkers”, and essentially the cheap junk cars of 2077. Executive cars are your higher-end models, with plush interiors and the latest tech. Heavy duty vehicles are trucks and tanks that can be used for brute force maneuvers and ramming. Sports are exactly what they sound like, and feature exchangeable parts for tuning. Hypercars, meanwhile, are Bugatti-style top-end beasts designed for luxury speed. Every car in Cyberpunk 2077 is unique, with fully rendered interiors, and can even vary in aesthetic depending on what area of the city you steal it from. Plus, in addition to the wide variety of original vehicles created for the universe, Night City also is home to some real-world cars, including Johnny Silverhand’s 1977 Porsche 911. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/15/keanu-reeves-helps-bring-motorcycles-to-life-in-night-city"] CD Projekt Red also confirmed that when cars are purchased from a fixer, they can be summoned in much the same way as Geralt can call for his horse Roach in The Witcher. Cars can be used for transportation as well as races, which take place both in off-road Badlands locations and on the streets of the inner-city. Apparently guns may be required during races, so they sound like violent affairs. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/15/cyberpunk-2077-the-styles-of-night-city-trailer"] Alongside cars and bikes, CDPR also showed off the fashion styles of Night City. There are four to opt for: Kitsch, which is a poppy combination of neon and chrome; Entropism, which is essentially future hillbilly; Neomilitarism, which features corporate designs that are substance over style; and finally Neokitsch, a sort of gentrified version of kitsch worn by celebrities. Finally, CDPR also announced that Cyberpunk 2077 will be available on Google Stadia on November 19, the same day as PC and consoles. Pre-orders for this cloud-based version are available now. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/15/cyberpunk-2077-welcome-to-the-diner-trailer"] For more on Cyberpunk 2077, check out the size of its Japanese language script and the news that the game has gone gold. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. 

Disney's legendary masked superhero, Darkwing Duck, finally makes his triumphant return to television during the upcoming one-hour episode of DuckTales, titled "Let's Get Dangerous!" According to a synopsis from Disney, in this adventure, "after stopping a break-in at Scrooge's St. Canard Lab, Darkwing gains an unlikely sidekick, Gosalyn, as he uncovers a dark conspiracy tied to the Missing Mysteries and one of Scrooge's employees." IGN can exclusively reveal a clip featuring Darkwing Duck himself in the video below (or watch it at the top of the page): [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/15/ducktales-exclusive-darkwing-duck-clip"] In an exclusive interview with DuckTales executive producer Matt Youngberg and co-executive producer/story editor Francisco Angones, IGN learned why the creators decided to bring Darkwing Duck back. "Darkwing Duck was one of the most iconic series of our childhoods," Youngberg told IGN. "The original series’ blend of broad slapstick, clever wordplay, superheroic action, and genuine heart had a profound influence on us creatively as kids, and there is a lot of that influence cooked into the DNA of our new DuckTales series. It is hands down Frank's favorite cartoon of all time." Angones spoke about how the episode is "an exciting opportunity to explore Darkwing’s legacy as well specifically what kind of hero the purple protector of the persecuted wants to be. He’s new to the gig, he’s got the cool gadgets and costumes, the high-tech hidden lair, an endless supply of catchphrases, everything he needs to fight crime. But when Gosalyn crashes into his life, Darkwing will discover who he’s actually fighting for." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ducktales-season-3-darkwing-duck-gallery&captions=true"] You can check out all of Darkwing Duck's adventures in "Let's Get Dangerous!" on Disney XD and DisneyNOW on Monday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT. [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

Disney+ has announced an expanded voice cast for its LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, which is set to premiere on the streaming service this November. According to Entertainment Weekly, Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), and Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico) have signed on to reprise their fan-favourite roles in the upcoming Holiday Special, alongside Star Wars: The Clone Wars vets Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Tom Kane (Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), and Dee Bradley Baker (Clone Troopers). Check out the first official poster for the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special below: [caption id="attachment_2424033" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image credit: Disney[/caption] The all-new animated special will follow the events of The Rise of Skywalker, with Rey setting off on a quest to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force ahead of Life Day. While visiting a mysterious Jedi Temple, she will be hurled into a cross-timeline adventure that sees her come into contact with Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Yoda, Obi-Wan, and other iconic heroes and villains from the saga. The latest casting news has confirmed that Lando Calrissian and C-3PO will also play a role in that adventure. Speaking about the returning franchise stars, executive producer James Waugh told EW: "Williams had such great, positive energy around the whole project and, of course, we couldn't do C-3PO without Anthony Daniels and he brought his magic to the character." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/12/the-history-of-star-wars-on-tv-from-the-holiday-special-to-disney-plus"] Kelly Marie Tran, who starred as Rose Tico in the sequel trilogy, will also play a significant part in the story, which is split into two parts. The first part will take place on Kashyyyk where Rey, Poe, Rose, and Finn are all preparing for the galaxy's most cheerful and magical holiday, while the second part will follow Rey's escapades at the Jedi Temple. "[Rose] has a really prominent role throughout the story," Waugh explained. "Rose's role in this it [sic] to really takes charge she basically saves the day, in many ways. We wanted to make sure we got a lot of Kelly in as Rose was going to be an essential part of whatever [the Resistance heroes'] future was going to be after Episode IX and she was a blast to work with." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=disney-plus-spotlight-october-2020&captions=true"] The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special is a production of Atomic Cartoons, the LEGO Group, and Lucasfilm. It is directed by Ken Cunningham and written by David Shayne, who is also co-executive producer. Waugh, Josh Rimes, Jason Cosler, Jacqui Lopez, Jill Wilfert, and Keith Malone are attached as additional executive producers on the project. The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special hits Disney+ on November 17, the same day that the original Star Wars holiday special aired on CBS in 1978. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

In true CD Projekt Red fashion, episode 4 of Night City Wire was announced last week, where the devs will share more updates and details about Cyberpunk 2077. For the fourth episode, the game's official Twitter account said it will, "go into details about the looks, sounds, and specs of #Cyberpunk2077 vehicles. As usual, you can expect new gameplay footage, announcements, and more!" A clip that was literally one-second long was shared as well, showing one of the vehicles spinning off in slow motion. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=updated-92-cyberpunk-2077-gameplay-details&captions=true"]

Night City Wire Episode 4 Start Time

Night City Wire episode 4 will take place on Thursday, October 15 and will start at 9 am PT, 12 pm ET, and 5 pm BST. If you’re watching from Australia, you can stay up late and tune in on Friday, October 16 at 2 am AEST. The episode is expected to be around 25 minutes long, similar to the previous three episodes.

How to Watch Night City Wire Episode 4

We'll be hosting the Cyberpunk 2077 livestream on our channels across a variety of platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Twitter. Here’s the full list of places you can watch Night City Wire Episode 4:

• IGN.com (homepage)
• IGN's Facebook Channel
• IGN’s Twitter
• IGN's Twitch Channel
• IGN’s Youtube Channel
• IGN's TikTok
• IGN's iOS App
• IGN's Android App
• IGN's PlayStation 4 App
• IGN's Xbox One App
• Roku
• IGN App for Android TV
• IGN for Amazon Fire TV
• Apple TV
• IGN 1 on Samsung TV Plus
• Pluto TV
• Plex Live TV

 What Kind of Cyberpunk 2077 Updates to Expect

All we know about this upcoming episode is what the devs revealed on their official Twitter account. We can expect to see a close look at the vehicles in the game, including the, "looks, sounds, and specs" of them. CD Projekt Red also revealed they will be releasing more new gameplay footage and announcements. Previously, Night City Wire episode 3 went into a deep dive showing off all the gangs that will be in the game, as well as what went into creating the original score. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/25/cyberpunk-2077-hands-on-what-we-think-after-4-hours-in-night-city"] To go deeper into everything that is Cyberpunk 2077, check out what we thought of Night City after 4 hours of playing in the city, and head over to our hub to find out all the latest news on Cyberpunk 2077. [poilib element="accentDivider"]