Tokyo Game Show 2020 will be fully digital this year, broadcast live online featuring publishers like Microsoft, Square Enix, Capcom, and more. For everything you need to know about how to watch some of the livestreams and where, read our details below.

Tokyo Game Show 2020 Livestream Start Time

Tokyo Game Show begins on September 24 at 4 am PT, 7 am ET, 12 pm BST, and 9 pm AEST. The show runs through September 27, with the last segment beginning at 6 am PT, 9 am ET, 2 pm BST, and 11 pm AEST. IGN will be hosting some of the livestreams, which we have outlined below:

September 24

• Xbox TGS Showcase: 5am PT, 8am ET, 1:00pm BST, 8:00pm AEST
• Square Enix: 6am PT, 9am ET, 2:00pm BST, 9:00pm AEST

September 25

• Capcom: 6am PT, 9am ET, 2:00pm BST, 9:00pm AEST

September 26

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity: 6am PT, 9am ET, 2:00pm BST, 9:00pm AEST

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How to Watch Tokyo Game Show 2020

We'll be hosting the livestreams above on our channels across a variety of platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Twitter. Here’s the full list of places you can watch TGS 2020:

• 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 to Expect From Tokyo Game Show 2020 

For the kickoff day, Microsoft will have their Xbox showcase, and Nier titled their livestream, "We have a decent amount of new info" so new announcements can be expected there as well. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/24/the-medium-official-story-trailer"] It has been confirmed that Resident Evil Village, Monster Hunter Rise, and Monster Hunter Stories 2 - Wings of Ruin will be highlighted during the Capcom livestream. For the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity livestream, we will get a first look at live gameplay for the upcoming game that will launch on November 20, 2020. The developers will also introduce characters and other new details for the game. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Tokyo Game Show 2020 has officially arrived and, from September 23-27, there will be a ton of incredible announcements, trailers, and gameplay videos from some of the most anticipated upcoming games. It can be a lot to keep track of, so we've gathered the best parts of TGS 2020, and we will be updating this article throughout the weekend! [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Biggest Tokyo Game Show 2020 Announcements

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - First Gameplay Shows Young Impa, Daruk, Combat, and More

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/26/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-13-minutes-of-gameplay-japanese-vo-tgs-2020"] New gameplay for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity was revealed at TGS 2020, and gave fans a glimpse of what the action will look like playing as Link, the Champions (specifically Daruk in this look), and young Impa.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Breath of the Wild Bonus Item, Special Editions Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/26/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-official-trailer-tgs-2020"] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity players who have a Breath of the Wild save will unlock a special wooden training sword, and those in Japan will be able to purchase a special edition of the game which includes a small metal charm of the mysterious white robot and a full-size "parasail blanket." It is unclear if this special edition will come see a western release.

Monster Hunter Rise: Gameplay Shows Off New Abilities, Combat, and More

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/26/21-minutes-of-monster-hunter-rise-dual-blades-gameplay-tgs-2020"] Capcom showed off an extended gameplay demo for Monster Hunter Rise at TGS 2020, showcasing more of the Switch game's new abilities, combat, dog companions, and more.

NieR: Replicant Ver. 1.22474487139 Coming West in April 2021

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/24/nier-replicant-ver122474487139-tgs-trailer"] NieR: Replicant, Ver 1.22474487139, an upgraded version of the 2010 Japanese RPG, will be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on April 23, 2021. TGS 2020 also featured a new look at the game's gameplay, showing off combat and exploration in the game's updated world.

Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires Announced for 2021

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/27/dynasty-warriors-9-empires-official-trailer"] Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires has been announced for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and it will arrive in early 2021.

Balan Wonderworld's Next-Gen Features Discussed by Sonic Creator

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/17/balan-wonderworld-nintendo-switch-announcement-trailer"] Yuji Naka, creator of many famous games for Sega such as Sonic the Hedgehog and NiGHTs Into Dreams, joined IGN Japan in the studio during a live Tokyo Game Show 2020 broadcast to discuss his new project, Balan Wonderworld, and how it makes use of the PS5's unique capabilities. He also spoke about his self-assessed "one chance" to make a platform action game for his new employer, Square Enix.

Cyberpunk 2077 Environment Designer Explains How His Team Built Night City

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/18/cyberpunk-2077-night-city-wire-episode-3"] A special Cyberpunk 2077 livestream took place at TGS 2020, and environment city coordinator Hiroshi Sakakibara shed some light on the design behind Night City.

Resident Evil Village: Capcom 'Looking Into' Xbox One and PS4 Release Alongside Next-Gen

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/resident-evil-8-village-gameplay-trailer"] While Capcom isn't making any commitments, it did mention that "While Resident Evil Village is being developed specifically for next-generation consoles and PC, we're looking into delivering the experience on Xbox One and PS4 as well. We're looking into it, but we can't make any promises. However, we will do our best in creating a top-tier survival horror experience on current generation consoles."

Resident Evil Village Will Focus More on Exploration than Resident Evil 7

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/resident-evil-8-village-announement-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] Capcom confirmed at TGS 2020 that Resident Evil Village will feature more exploration than Resident Evil 7, as it wants players to "experiment, to figure out what works for them."

Vergil Is Coming to Devil May Cry 5 on PS4 and Xbox One via DLC

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/devil-may-cry-5-special-edition-ps5-gameplay-trailer"] Vergil was previously confirmed as playable for Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and now it has been confirmed that he will be available on PS4 and Xbox One via DLC.

Resident Evil Infinite Darkness Netflix Show Officially Announced

Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness was announced at TGS 2020 and will be a CGI episodic series starring Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield. It will be arriving on Netflix in 2021.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Getting Playable Demo

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/26/kingdom-hearts-melody-of-memory-official-trailer"] Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory will be getting a playable demo in mid-October, ahead of its release on November 13, 2020.

How Scarlet Nexus Uses RPG Elements Alongside Action

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/scarlet-nexus-the-first-preview"] IGN Japan spoke with Scarlet Nexus' producer Keita Iizuka and director Kenji Anabuki how there may be more to this RPG than meets the eye.

Scarlet Nexus Will Have Two Playable Characters, Each With a Different Campaign

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/27/scarlet-nexus-official-trailer-tgs-2020"] Scarlet Nexus received a new story trailer at TGS 2020, and it showcased protagonists Yuito Sumeragi and Kasane Randall.

Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD Remaster's New 'Merciful Mode' Explained

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/20/shin-megami-tensei-3-nocturne-hd-remaster-official-trailer"] In an interview with IGN Japan at Tokyo Game Show 2020, Shin Megami Tensei series director Kazuyuki Yamai outlined Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD Remaster's new Merciful Mode, which will be available as DLC after the cult RPG is re-released.

NieR Re[in]carnation Gets a Western Release Announcement

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/29/nier-reincarnation-teaser-trailer"] NieR Re[in]carnation, a 3D and 2D mobile game spin-off title, will be released in Europe and North America. While we weren't given a date, it was promised that further information will come at a later date via the game's official English Twitter and Facebook channels.

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds - First Gameplay Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/26/ni-no-kuni-cross-worlds-15-minutes-of-gameplay-japanese-vo-tgs-2020"] Level-5 and developer Netmarble showed off the first gameplay of their upcoming mobile RPG Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds.

Dynasty Warriors Mobile Game Announced for Japan, Closed Beta Starts Next Weekend

A mobile version of Dynasty Warriors designed for iOS and Android was announced during a special 20th anniversary livestream event at Tokyo Game Show 2020. Koei Tecmo also announced a Japan-only closed beta, with applications opening immediately after the presentation.

The Medium Composers Explain How the Game Uses Next-Gen Tech for Sound

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/07/the-medium-announcement-trailer"] The Medium's composers spoke to IGN Japan during TGS 2020 and talked about the upcoming horror game, their work together, and how hardware is enabling them to perform new tricks.

Latest Fault Visual Novel Game Gets a Gorgeous New Trailer, Previous Game Also Announced for Switch

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/25/fault-milestone-two-side-below-exclusive-japanese-trailer-tgs-2020"] Alice in Dissonance's newest visual novel, fault - milestone two side: below, received a new trailer at TGS 2020, and is expected to release on Steam in 2020. It was also announced for Switch and PS4 without an estimated release window.

Xbox Series S Price Already Reduced in Japan

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/08/xbox-series-s-world-premiere-reveal-trailer"] Microsoft has already reduced the price of the yet-to-be released Xbox Series S by about $28 USD in Japan. No reason was given, but the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition prices were announced after the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S prices in Japan, so this could be in response to that.

Microsoft Flight Simulator to Add Japan World Update Next Week

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/24/microsoft-flight-simulator-japan-world-update-trailer"] Microsoft Flight Simulator will get a Japan World Update, and all users will be able to download it for free on September 29, 2020. This update will enhance the game's coverage of Japan thanks to digital elevation mapping of the entire country.

The Medium: Exclusive New Trailer Introduces Key Characters

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/24/the-medium-official-story-trailer"] IGN was proud to exclusively reveal a new trailer for The Medium, which revealed more about the upcoming next-gen horror game's story, and helps introduce two of its key characters, the mysterious Sadness, and Troy Baker's antagonist, The Maw.

New GigaBash Character Pays Tribute to Japanese Hero Series

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/24/exclusive-17-minutes-of-gigabash-gameplay-with-new-character-gigaman"] GigaBash, the B-movie styled 4-player arena brawler in which giant kaiju, monsters, and ranger heroes battle it out for supremacy, revealed a new character, Gigaman and IGN exclusively presented a 17-minute gameplay video showing the game in action. [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.

Amazon always throws together a big product showcase in the Fall that introduces a ton of Alexa-compatible devices and appliances – including some you didn’t even think needed a smart assistant like a microwave and wall clock. Well here we are again with Amazon’s Fall Echo and Alexa devices event, and Amazon has actually announced quite a few notable additions including a completely redesigned Echo speaker lineup, an in-home security drone, and Amazon’s own cloud gaming service called Luna. Without further ado, let’s get into everything Amazon announced.

Amazon Echo

The Echo speaker has been a cylinder for the last three generations, but now it’s growing up to become a sphere. The new, larger spherical design allows the device to use a new larger speaker and it even features premium adaptive sound. It’s also powered by an AZ1 neural edge processor that promises to be 20 times more power-efficient than the Echo Dot 3rd generation and provide two times faster speech processing. The new Echo Dot also features Zigbee and Bluetooth Low Energy and it’s available now for $99.

Amazon Echo Dot

Alongside the new Echo, Amazon has also made its smaller Echo Dot smart speaker into a sphere as well. Despite its small size, the Echo Dot still manages to pack in three drivers for great sounds. You can also use the new Echo Dot as an alarm clock and you can tap it to snooze. The Echo Dot can come with a simple LED clock display for $49 or without it for $39. There’s will also be a Kids Edition of the Echo Dot for $59 that features cute animal faces including a tiger and panda designs at launch.

eero 6 and eero Pro 6

Amazon has announced a new pair of Wi-Fi mesh routers and as their model name might suggest, they’re ready to support Wi-Fi 6, plus Zigbee to connect to your smart home devices. The eero 6 will retail for $129 and the eero Pro 6 will go for $229.

Ring Car Alarm

Ring has made a big splash in the home security world and now it’s coming to your car. The Ring Car Alarm is a small device that plugs into your automobile’s OBD-II port and once connected it adds intelligent sensors and another set of sirens to your car’s built-in alarm. Additionally, it connects with Amazon Sidewalk to help you locate your car in situations where you’ve forgotten where you parked it or it’s been stolen. The Ring Car Alarm retails for $59.

Ring Car Cam

If you want to add a bit of surveillance to your car alarm, the rin Car Cam is the perfect thing for you. Additionally, the Ring Car Cam includes a siren and emergency crash assistance. The Ring Car Cam retails for $199.

Ring Car Connect

Lastly, if you’re driving a car with its own built-in cameras, the Ring Car Connect is service for you. It’s a new API that leverages your car’s existing camera system to let you see what’s going on around your car at any point with the Ring app. Currently, Ring Car Connect is primarily compatible with Tesla’s S, 3, X, and Y models, but Amazon plans to push its API to all car manufacturers. Ring Car Connect is also a service that will cost $199.

Ring Always Home Cam

The Ring Always Home Cam is the first in-home flying security drone and as crazy as that sounds, it’s also incredibly cool. The drone is designed to fly out of its holding dock and patrol your home while you’re away. The Ring Always Home Cam also has sound and motion sensors, though there’s no word on battery life yet. The Ring Always Home Cam will retail for $249.

Amazon Echo Show

The Amazon Echo Show got a new design that makes it look like Apple HomePod with a screen glued onto it. Not that we’re complaining we like the old school sunflower design that we first saw from the iMac G4. Aside from the Amazon Echo Show looking like multiple Apple devices, the new form factor gives the Echo Show much better sounding 2.1 channel audio. The new Echo Show otherwise features a 10-inch screen and 13MP camera. Additionally, the new design incorporates a motor that allows the Echo Show to rotate and follow you as you are on a video call or moving around your kitchen or living room. You can also control the Echo Show’s movement and use it as a security camera by setting the device into "sentry mode" through the app. The new Amazon Echo Show retails for $249.

Amazon Fire TV Stick

The new Fire TV Stick might not look very different but it’s much more capable now that its  Dolby Atmos ready. Amazon also developed a whole new Fire TV user experience with simple tiles, a navigation bar with your favorite apps, and a new Alex hub to show you all the stuff you didn’t know Alexa could do. The Fire TV Stick Retails for $39 and it comes with an Alexa voice remote. Those that don’t need such a fancy remote controller with volume buttons, can get the Fire TV Stick Lite for $29.

Luna

Now we get to the biggest announcement of the show, Amazon’s cloud gaming service. The service serves as a direct competitor to Google Stadia and it’ll work on PC, Mac, smartphones, tablets, and Fire TV devices. Luna will work on a subscription basis to grant users access to a library of games similar to Xbox Game Pass. Amazon’s cloud gaming service will launch with games such as Resident Evil 7, Control, A Plague Tale: Innocence, and Yooka-Laylee, and The Impossible Lair. Luna+, the name of the gaming streaming plan, offers up to 4K resolution at 60 fps for select titles and will allow subscribers to play on two separate devices at the same time. Amazon has also developed a Luna controller that connects directly to your Wi-Fi in a similar way the Google Stadia controller did to minimize input lag. According to Amazon, the Luna controller’s "cloud direct technology" helps reduce latency by 20ms compared to playing with a Bluetooth controller paired to a Fire TV Stick. Subscription pricing is set at $5.99 for early access users, though, you’ll also have to pick up a Luna Controller for $49. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Kevin Lee is IGN's Hardware and Roundups Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspam

Doom Eternal is coming to Xbox Game Pass on October 1. It will be the first Bethesda-published title coming to Xbox’s subscription service since the company announced it will acquire parent company ZeniMax Media earlier this week, which includes Doom Eternal developer id Software. Doom Eternal is the sequel to id’s 2016 Doom. It was released earlier this year back in March, but if you missed out and have Game Pass, you’ll be able to play it soon. The timing of the announcement also coincides with the news that Xbox will acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of developer id Software, among others. When Xbox announced its plans to acquire ZeniMax, one of the plans for the acquisition Phil Spencer revealed is to bring “Bethesda’s iconic franchises to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/24/doom-eternal-final-review"] Now, just days after the announcement Xbox appears to be following through with that promise by bringing in Doom Eternal. It should be noted that some Bethesda games like Fallout 76 were already available on Game Pass prior to the acquisition. Considering the Xbox first-party games launch day one on Game Pass, it’s easy to imagine upcoming titles like Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6 will also be coming to Game Pass at launch. In the meantime, past games like Doom Eternal will most likely trickle into the library going forward. Check out IGN’s special episode of Unlocked as we discuss the blockbuster sale, and read our analysis on Xbox buying ZeniMax and Bethesda. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Amazon is launching a cloud gaming service called Luna that will stream games to PC, Mac, and Fire TV devices, as well as web apps for iPhone and iPad. Android is listed as coming soon. The service, a direct competitor to Google Stadia, will offer various "game channels" that users can subscribe to, each which offer access to a library of games. Amazon's own, the Luna+ game channel, will launch with games such as Resident Evil 7, Control, A Plague Tale: Innocence, and Yooka-Laylee and The Impossible Lair for an introductory price of $5.99 per month. Luna+ will offer 4K resolution at 60fps for "select titles" and allows subscribers to play on two devices simultaneous. Amazon also announced a Ubisoft game channel that will give subscribers access to Ubisoft games on the day and date they launch regularly, with support for 4K resolution and mobile gameplay. No price was mentioned for the Ubisoft channel. According to Amazon, this is "the first of multiple Luna game channels in development, where customers can play games from their favorite publishers and genres." Luna also will feature integration of the Amazon-owned Twitch streaming platform, with Amazon announcing "players will see Twitch streams for games in the service, and from Twitch, they’ll be able to instantly start playing Luna games." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/11/22/google-stadia-review"] In addition to the service, Amazon announced an Alexa-enabled Luna controller that will connect directly to Fire TV devices in order to reduce latency between the controller and game. The Luna Controller will be available for $49.99 during the early access period. Luna is also playable via mouse and keyboard or other Bluetooth game controllers. People interested in Luna can sign up for early access now, but it's not clear when the early access period will launch. For more on Amazon's competitors in the game streaming service world, check out our updated Google Stadia review to see how we think Google's offering has progressed.

Vintage-style action figures seem to be all the rage in 2020, and now Hasbro's Marvel Legends line is joining the fray. Hasbro revealed a new wave of "Marvel Legends Retro" figures that look like they walked straight out of 1984. The Marvel Legends Retro figures measure in at 3.75-inches-tall, similar to the defunct Marvel Universe line rather than the current 6-inch Marvel Legends releases. These figures will be sold in sets of two, though each will be individually packaged on a retro-styled cardback. Get a closer look at the first wave of six figures in the slideshow gallery below: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=hasbro-reveals-retro-inspired-marvel-figures&captions=true"] Unlike Hasbro's Star Wars Retro Collection series, which features near-exact reproductions of the vintage Kenner figures from the '70s and '80s, these Marvel Legends Retro figures aren't based on any particular toy line. They do seem to evoke the classic Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars figures from the mid-'80s, but the packaging and costume choices are a more general and Silver Age-inspired take on the Marvel Universe. Hasbro has yet to reveal whether there will be future waves of Marvel Legends Retro figures. That said, the fact that neither Wolverine nor Deadpool made it into this batch leads us to believe more figures are in the works. Each 2-pack is priced at $19.99 and will be released in Fall 2020. Pre-orders will go live on Hasbro Pulse on Friday, September 25 at 2pm PT. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/23/disney-has-delayed-marvels-movies-to-2021"] In other Marvel Legends news, Hasbro is going all-in on X-Men movie toys now that Disney has completed its purchase of 21st Century Fox. That includes both an X-Men 20th Anniversary series and other lines inspired by movies like Logan and Deadpool 2. Hasbro also recently held a successful crowdfunding drive for an enormous Marvel Legends Sentinel figure. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Football Manager 2021 will be released on November 24 for PC and Mac via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game will also arrive on Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X before the end of the year – the first time the series has been on an Xbox console since 2007. Preorders for the Steam and Epic versions of the game are open now, and will offer a 10% discount, as well as approximately two weeks of early access ahead of the launch date – single player games started in early access will carry over to the final game. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/24/football-manager-2021-official-teaser"] Football Manager 2021 Xbox Edition of the game will be a Play Anywhere title, meaning a single purchase will allow you to play the game through Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X and Windows 10 PC, with save transfers across all versions. It will be modified specifically for the console format, including for use with a controller. Full features and functionality will be announced later. The less fully-featured Football Manager Touch for PC, Mac, Switch, iOS and Android will also arrive soon. On Switch, it will arrive in December, and other platform release dates will be announced in October. We awarded Football Manager 2020 an 8.7 review, calling it "a brilliant update to a brilliant series." [poilib element="accentDivider"] 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.

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Critical Role, the company behind the hit D&D live show of the same name featuring voice actors from some of the biggest games like The Last of Us Part 2, Marvel's Spider-Man, and more, is expanding its fundraising efforts with the formation of a new organization, the Critical Role Foundation. The CRF, which you can learn about in a helpful animated new video, will partner with nonprofits, including its initial partnership with the First Nations Development Institute. Critical Role cast member and The Last of Us Part 2 star Ashley Johnson will be president of the foundation, with Matthew mercer, Eduardo Lopez, Rachel Romero, and Mark Koro serving as officers and board members for the foundation. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/03/04/critical-role-the-legend-of-vox-machina-animated-special-trailer"] Speaking to IGN via email, Johnson explained how the foundation was an idea the Critical Role team had been thinking about for a while and, like much of what Critical Role does, it was inspired by the group's fan community, affectionately known as Critters. "Starting a foundation is something that has been brewing for years and we couldn’t be more excited that it’s finally come together! With the Critical Role Foundation, we’re able to create a more streamlined approach to raise funds to much needed causes that are close to our hearts," Johnson said. "We wanted to have a centralized location where Critters can learn more about our ongoing fundraising efforts and have a voice in who we partner with next. This foundation was, and is, inspired by the Critters. It’s because of them that we’re able to do this and they’re helping us change the world for the better." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=critical-role-legend-of-vox-machina-teaser&captions=true"] Fundraising has been a part of Critical Role's DNA since the show began, with efforts to raise money for 826 LA, Red Nose Day, OSD, and more. CRF will initially be partnering with the First Nations Development Institute, an American Indian nonprofit endeavoring to support Native communities. CRF is aiming to raise $50,000, which would go toward the Native Youth & Culture Fund's initiatives serving the Zuni Pueblo and Cohciti Pueblo youth for an entire year. "Whenever a major crisis occurs like Covid-19, marginalized communities tend to feel the negative effects the most. 69% of Native nonprofits expect to see a revenue decrease as a result of Covid-19 and an estimated $50 billion loss in economic activity. We chose to work with First Nations because they are supporting Native communities who have been some of the most deeply impacted by the pandemic," Johnson explained. CRF will have more partnerships to come, but in addition to this first fundraising campaign, the foundation has also pledged to put 10% of every dollar raised into an emergency fund, which the foundation can use to "donate funds in the event of natural disasters and other unforeseen events that require immediate humanitarian assistance." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/04/05/critical-role-kickstarter-breaks-records"] "We wanted to be prepared for unforeseen events and natural disasters that inevitably happen. We’ve seen time and time again that when a major natural disaster occurs, such as the wildfires in California or the hurricanes in the Gulf, people need financial support right away," Johnson explained, noting that the foundation will continue to fundraise for new partnerships in the future. "Each partnership will be a little different, and specifics around each partnership will always be outlined in detail on our website. Transparency is a big deal for us and those who choose to make a donation will know exactly where it’s going and how it's being used. We are planning some pretty exciting things for the future of this foundation and I can’t wait to watch it grow. Critical Role's fundraising efforts are only one sign of the company's continued expansion, as CR recently announced Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Series III, a follow-up to its two previous successful comic book series. Additionally, Critical Role broke Kickstarter fundraising records with its campaign for the upcoming animated series The Legend of Vox Machina. IGN previously spoke to some of the members of Critical Role about the campaign's success and what it means for the animated show's development. They also later found a home for the show at Amazon Prime Video, which ordered even more episodes of the upcoming Critical Role animated series. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush is IGN's Senior News Editor and host of Podcast Beyond!, and his proud to call himself a Critter. Talk to him on Twitter @jmdornbush.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time features plenty for longtime fans of the bandicoot’s adventures, new playable characters, the N. Verted mode’s twist on mirror mode, and more. But Crash and Coco have another surprise in store for fans — local multiplayer modes. IGN can exclusively reveal a first look and details on Crash Bandicoot 4’s competitive and cooperative modes. Both modes support two to four local players — no online support is available at this time — with players able to play as Crash, Coco, Fake Crash, and, in her debut, Fake Coco. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=crash-bandicoot-4-multiplayer&captions=true"] Here’s everything you need to know about playing Crash with friends at home.

Competitive Bandicoot Battle Mode

Bandicoot Battle, the name for Crash 4’s competitive mode, includes two games for you to test your skills on: Checkpoint Race and Crate Combo. Time trials have long been a staple of the Crash Bandicoot series, and Checkpoint Race turns them into a competitive back-and-forth race. Up to four players will compete for the fastest time across a level, but it’s not just about reaching the end-of-level finish line first. As its name suggests, Checkpoint Race is a series of races to each checkpoint crate in a level. Whoever wins the most checkpoints in a level is the ultimate victor, so if you’re really, really bad at one section of a level, you might still have a shot to come out on top. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/crash-bandicoot-4-akano-gameplay"] As you race, you’ll see a ghost of your past competitors working their way through the level to give you a better idea of how you’re faring in the moment. And in staying true to time trials of Crash’s past, crates that freeze the clock for a number of seconds, which are labeled on the box, can be smashed to help give you an edge. If smashing crates with reckless abandon is more your style, Crate Combo is the mode for you. Again, the mode measures success from one checkpoint to the next, but speed isn’t the only goal. You’ll want to score the most points by smashing as many crates as possible, because with each success crate you smash the point value of each crate increases, up to 32 points per crate. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-crash-bandicoot-game-review&captions=true"] And while it’s a bit surreal to see so high a number on a Crash crate, you’ll have to keep your combo up by smashing them as quickly as you can. In the first gameplay, you can see a meter in the lower-right hand corner. If you don’t hit any crates before the meter runs out, the point value resets to one and you have to begin working back up to a higher point value. Your run ends when either you hit a checkpoint, or you meet an early death, so even if you don’t make it to the checkpoint, keeping up your combo could be the key to victory. There are no online leaderboards included at this time, and while Crash 4 will keep track of all players’ progress during a multiplayer session, those stats are wiped clean so you can start fresh the next time you play. Especially if you have to find new friends to play with after you win against all of them the first time.

Cooperative Pass N. Play Mode

If working together is your preference, players can pass the controller from one to the next in Pass N. Play mode, which allows up to four players to help progress through Crash’s campaign courses. You can play along with friends either in the standard versions of the levels, or in the N. Verted mode variations, which offer unique spins on every level. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time-demo-17-minutes-of-gameplay"] Crash Bandicoot 4 will also feature flashback levels to truly test players’ skills, a host of costumes for Crash and Coco to wear that can be unlocked via the campaign, and new playable characters like Dingodile and Tawna. The sequel, developed by Toys for Bob, will be available on October 2 for PS4 and Xbox One. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush is IGN's Senior News Editor and host of Podcast Beyond! Talk to him on Twitter @jmdornbush.