Yearly Archives: 2020

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Is a Rhythm Game Coming to Switch, PS4 and Xbox One

Square Enix has announced Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, a rhythm game coming to Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One later this year. The announcement trailer shows Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory in action, and it looks to feature character designs and gameplay that is similar in form to Square Enix's Final Fantasy Theatrhythm. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=kingdom-hearts-melody-of-memory-screenshots&captions=true"] The Japanese trailer showcases not only Sora, Donald, and Goofy, but Riku, Kairi, Hercules, Aladdin, and other fan favorite characters from the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Square Enix Japan also shared a Kingdom Hearts 2020 trailer that gives another look at Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, as well as live performances of Kingdom Hearts music, a new look at the mobile title Dark Road, a Kingdom Hearts 3 soundtrack, and new Kingdom Hearts Second Memory figures. The Kingdom Hearts 2020 trailer also shows a glimpse of what Square Enix is calling "Kingdom Hearts series 2nd Phase," which has Kingdom Hearts 3: Re:Mind, Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. There are also two empty spaces, which could be a new entry, re-releases on Nintendo Switch, next-gen ports, or really anything. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/31/kingdom-hearts-3-re-mind-dlc-review"] [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 who LOVED Theatrhythm and he can't wait for this game. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Is a Rhythm Game Coming to Switch, PS4 and Xbox One

Square Enix has announced Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, a rhythm game coming to Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One later this year. The announcement trailer shows Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory in action, and it looks to feature character designs and gameplay that is similar in form to Square Enix's Final Fantasy Theatrhythm. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=kingdom-hearts-melody-of-memory-screenshots&captions=true"] The Japanese trailer showcases not only Sora, Donald, and Goofy, but Riku, Kairi, Hercules, Aladdin, and other fan favorite characters from the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Square Enix Japan also shared a Kingdom Hearts 2020 trailer that gives another look at Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, as well as live performances of Kingdom Hearts music, a new look at the mobile title Dark Road, a Kingdom Hearts 3 soundtrack, and new Kingdom Hearts Second Memory figures. The Kingdom Hearts 2020 trailer also shows a glimpse of what Square Enix is calling "Kingdom Hearts series 2nd Phase," which has Kingdom Hearts 3: Re:Mind, Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. There are also two empty spaces, which could be a new entry, re-releases on Nintendo Switch, next-gen ports, or really anything. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/31/kingdom-hearts-3-re-mind-dlc-review"] [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 who LOVED Theatrhythm and he can't wait for this game. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Star Wars: Squadrons Will Support Flight Sim Controllers on PC

Star Wars: Squadrons' creative director has confirmed that the PC version of the game will support flight sim joysticks and throttles. In a reply on Twitter, Ian S. Frazier made clear that the newly-announced will support everything up to a full HOTAS (hands-on throttle and stick) set-up, for those who want a more immersive cockpit experience. Formally announced yesterday, Star Wars: Squadrons will include a story mode set after the events of Return of the Jedi (with both Empire and New Republic playable pilots), as well as 5v5 multiplayer dogfights and fleet battles. It will be released on PS4, Xbox One, PC (with VR support on PS4 and PC) on October 2. We'll see the first gameplay later this week, at EA Play Live on June 18 (which you can watch as part of IGN's Summer of Gaming). [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=star-wars-squadrons-7-images&captions=true"] [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.

Star Wars: Squadrons Will Support Flight Sim Controllers on PC

Star Wars: Squadrons' creative director has confirmed that the PC version of the game will support flight sim joysticks and throttles. In a reply on Twitter, Ian S. Frazier made clear that the newly-announced will support everything up to a full HOTAS (hands-on throttle and stick) set-up, for those who want a more immersive cockpit experience. Formally announced yesterday, Star Wars: Squadrons will include a story mode set after the events of Return of the Jedi (with both Empire and New Republic playable pilots), as well as 5v5 multiplayer dogfights and fleet battles. It will be released on PS4, Xbox One, PC (with VR support on PS4 and PC) on October 2. We'll see the first gameplay later this week, at EA Play Live on June 18 (which you can watch as part of IGN's Summer of Gaming). [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=star-wars-squadrons-7-images&captions=true"] [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.

PGA Tour 2K21: Career Mode Details and Trailer Released

PGA Tour 2K21 has gotten a Career Mode trailer and revealed new details about its custom character-led campaign. After creating a custom player-character, you'll be able to start your career and work yourself up through the Korn Ferry developmental tour, through the PGA Tour, and eventually take on cover star Justin Thomas to claim the FedEx Cup. You can check out the new trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/16/pga-tour-2k21-career-mode-trailer"] Customisation is a major focus, with appearances, haircuts and (some occasioanally questionable) clothing all alterable for male and female golfers. Clothing and golfing gear will be available from Adidas, Polo Ralph Lauren, Malbon Golf, Callaway Golf, Bridgestone Golf, TaylorMade Golf and more. PGA Tour 2K21 will be released on August 21 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, and PC via Steam. It's being made by HB Studios, which has transformed its series, The Golf Club, into PGA Tour after 2K acquired the license from EA. The game will feature 15 PGA Tour courses, as well as a custom course designer. [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.

PGA Tour 2K21: Career Mode Details and Trailer Released

PGA Tour 2K21 has gotten a Career Mode trailer and revealed new details about its custom character-led campaign. After creating a custom player-character, you'll be able to start your career and work yourself up through the Korn Ferry developmental tour, through the PGA Tour, and eventually take on cover star Justin Thomas to claim the FedEx Cup. You can check out the new trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/16/pga-tour-2k21-career-mode-trailer"] Customisation is a major focus, with appearances, haircuts and (some occasioanally questionable) clothing all alterable for male and female golfers. Clothing and golfing gear will be available from Adidas, Polo Ralph Lauren, Malbon Golf, Callaway Golf, Bridgestone Golf, TaylorMade Golf and more. PGA Tour 2K21 will be released on August 21 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, and PC via Steam. It's being made by HB Studios, which has transformed its series, The Golf Club, into PGA Tour after 2K acquired the license from EA. The game will feature 15 PGA Tour courses, as well as a custom course designer. [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.

Madden NFL 21: New Modes and Mechanics Revealed

EA has revealed some of the new modes and mechanics coming in Madden 21, as well as screenshots, and its cover art featuring Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Madden 21 will see the return of last year's Face of the Franchise mode, now subtitled Rise to Fame. Pitched as a "documentary career campaign", Face of the Franchise: Rise to Fame will let players create a high school quarterback and play through their rise through the footballing ranks, taking in high school, college, NFL Combine, NFL Draft and the league itself. Out of the high school section, you can choose to pivot to running back or wide receiver. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/16/madden-21-official-reveal-trailer"] Per a press release, the game will also feature the following mechanical additions:
  • "Improved ball-carrier mechanics for all out control in the running back and receiver positions."
  • "Enhanced D-Line mechanics that add new control to make the pass rush positions more responsive, and fun to play."
  • "Realistic Open-Field Tackling allows for clutch defensive stops."
  • "New player-controlled celebrations."
  • "Outside of all the new control players will have in-game, some of the biggest changes will arrive in the overall authenticity and presentation with new on field camera shots and improved player awareness of their positioning and surroundings on the field"
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=madden-nfl-21-5-new-screenshots&captions=true"] The game will be released on August 28 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC via Origin and Steam - it will arrive on Google Stadia this winter. Those who pre-order the MVP Edition will get 3 days of early access to the game, a Lamar Jackson Elite Item and a number of other in-game items. EA has also extended the offer to upgrade from the Xbox One or PS4 version of the game to an Xbox Series X or PS5 version - if you buy the current-gen version of the game before the release of Madden 22 next year, you'll automatically be upgraded to the next-gen equivalent version, with extra enhancements for next-gen.

Preorder Madden NFL 21

You can check out the game's new style of cover art below - we've got the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition and MVP Edition to show you: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=madden-nfl-21-new-cover-art&captions=true"] Madden 21 is on our ever-growing list of confirmed Xbox Series X games and PS5 games. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter.

Madden NFL 21: New Modes and Mechanics Revealed

EA has revealed some of the new modes and mechanics coming in Madden 21, as well as screenshots, and its cover art featuring Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Madden 21 will see the return of last year's Face of the Franchise mode, now subtitled Rise to Fame. Pitched as a "documentary career campaign", Face of the Franchise: Rise to Fame will let players create a high school quarterback and play through their rise through the footballing ranks, taking in high school, college, NFL Combine, NFL Draft and the league itself. Out of the high school section, you can choose to pivot to running back or wide receiver. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/16/madden-21-official-reveal-trailer"] Per a press release, the game will also feature the following mechanical additions:
  • "Improved ball-carrier mechanics for all out control in the running back and receiver positions."
  • "Enhanced D-Line mechanics that add new control to make the pass rush positions more responsive, and fun to play."
  • "Realistic Open-Field Tackling allows for clutch defensive stops."
  • "New player-controlled celebrations."
  • "Outside of all the new control players will have in-game, some of the biggest changes will arrive in the overall authenticity and presentation with new on field camera shots and improved player awareness of their positioning and surroundings on the field"
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=madden-nfl-21-5-new-screenshots&captions=true"] The game will be released on August 28 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC via Origin and Steam - it will arrive on Google Stadia this winter. Those who pre-order the MVP Edition will get 3 days of early access to the game, a Lamar Jackson Elite Item and a number of other in-game items. EA has also extended the offer to upgrade from the Xbox One or PS4 version of the game to an Xbox Series X or PS5 version - if you buy the current-gen version of the game before the release of Madden 22 next year, you'll automatically be upgraded to the next-gen equivalent version, with extra enhancements for next-gen. You can check out the game's new style of cover art below - we've got the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition and MVP Edition to show you: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=madden-nfl-21-new-cover-art&captions=true"] Madden 21 is on our ever-growing list of confirmed Xbox Series X games and PS5 games. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter.