Yearly Archives: 2020

Crunchyroll Announces Limited-Edition Gundam Wing Hoodies

The "CR Loves" line is Crunchyroll's limited-edition apparel collection, celebrating some of the biggest names and properties in anime, and you can preorder its upcoming Gundam Wing line right now. Check out the gallery below to see the limited-edition Crunchyroll Loves: Gundam Wing collection. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=crunchyroll-loves-gundam-wing-collection&captions=true"] The preorder window for the Gundam hoodies, which feature "Heero Yuy’s Wing Gundam, Duo Maxwell’s Deathscythe, and Zech Marquis’ Epyon," is from now until May 14.In addition to the hoodies, Crunchyroll's shop also has Gunpla models available for preorder, which is something I never even realized they offered. I'll be checking back, is what I'm saying. Past CR Loves collections have included JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and a limited line honoring the work of horror artist Junji Ito. Crunchyroll, the monthly online anime-streaming service, just announced it's bringing some of the most recognizable anime series around to HBO Max when the service launches May 27. For more pop-culture inspired apparel, make sure to check out the IGN Store, where we have hundreds of officially licensed designs from properties like Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars and more.

Netflix’s Cursed First Look, New Arthurian Legend Series From Frank Miller

King Arthur fans rejoice! Netflix has unveiled the first look for Cursed, an upcoming fantasy series from Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler based on the Arthurian legend. The streamer has not revealed the exact release date, but says we can expect to see it sometime in Summer 2020. For your first look at Cursed, check out the gallery below for some never-before-seen images from Season 1. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=cursed-season-1-gallery&captions=true"] Here's how the streamer describes the show: "Cursed is a re-imagination of the Arthurian legend, told through the eyes of Nimue, a young woman with a mysterious gift who is destined to become the powerful (and tragic) Lady of the Lake. After her mother's death, she finds an unexpected partner in Arthur, a humble mercenary, in a quest to find Merlin and deliver an ancient sword. Over the course of her journey, Nimue will become a symbol of courage and rebellion against the terrifying Red Paladins, and their complicit King Uther. Cursed is a coming-of-age story whose themes are familiar to our own time: the obliteration of the natural world, religious terror, senseless war, and finding the courage to lead in the face of the impossible." Cursed is based on the illustrated novel of the same name written by Tom Wheeler and drawn by renowned comic book artist and The Dark Knight Returns creator Frank Miller. For Netflix's live-action adaptation, Wheeler will take on the role of showrunner and co-executive produce alongside Miller. Season 1 will consist of 10 one-hour episodes, starring 13 Reasons Why's Katherine Langford as Nimue, Devon Terrell as Arthur, and Vikings' Gustaf Skarsgard as Merlin, among many other familiar Arthurian characters. Get ready to binge Cursed in Summer 2020 when it drops on Netflix. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/01/new-to-netflix-for-may-2020"] [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.

Netflix’s Cursed First Look, New Arthurian Legend Series From Frank Miller

King Arthur fans rejoice! Netflix has unveiled the first look for Cursed, an upcoming fantasy series from Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler based on the Arthurian legend. The streamer has not revealed the exact release date, but says we can expect to see it sometime in Summer 2020. For your first look at Cursed, check out the gallery below for some never-before-seen images from Season 1. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=cursed-season-1-gallery&captions=true"] Here's how the streamer describes the show: "Cursed is a re-imagination of the Arthurian legend, told through the eyes of Nimue, a young woman with a mysterious gift who is destined to become the powerful (and tragic) Lady of the Lake. After her mother's death, she finds an unexpected partner in Arthur, a humble mercenary, in a quest to find Merlin and deliver an ancient sword. Over the course of her journey, Nimue will become a symbol of courage and rebellion against the terrifying Red Paladins, and their complicit King Uther. Cursed is a coming-of-age story whose themes are familiar to our own time: the obliteration of the natural world, religious terror, senseless war, and finding the courage to lead in the face of the impossible." Cursed is based on the illustrated novel of the same name written by Tom Wheeler and drawn by renowned comic book artist and The Dark Knight Returns creator Frank Miller. For Netflix's live-action adaptation, Wheeler will take on the role of showrunner and co-executive produce alongside Miller. Season 1 will consist of 10 one-hour episodes, starring 13 Reason Why's Katherine Langford as Nimue, Devon Terrell as Arthur, Vikings' Gustaf Skarsgard as Merlin, among many other familiar Arthurian characters. Get ready to binge Cursed in Summer 2020 when it drops on Netflix. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/01/new-to-netflix-for-may-2020"] [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.

Destiny 2 Confirmed for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5

Bungie has confirmed that Destiny 2 will be making its way to both Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Following Microsoft's Inside Xbox that showcased the first gameplay footage from third-party Xbox Series X games, Bungie took the opportunity to announce that Destiny 2 would indeed be coming to "next-gen platforms" and that it would discuss further details in the future. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/02/how-destinys-seasonal-model-is-changing-fireteam-chat-ep-259"] It is unclear if Destiny 2 will take advantage of Xbox's Smart Delivery, which allows those who already own a specific title to upgrade to the next-gen version at no additional cost. Last year, Bungie separated from Activision and now has complete control over Destiny 2. It also announced that it has plans to also release one non-Destiny game by 2025. Bungie also revealed that it would be transitioning Destiny 2 from a first-person shooter game to an action-MMO, and that it would be offering a new free-to-play model called New Light. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-bungie-game-ever-reviewed-by-ign&captions=true"] Destiny 2 joins the ever-growing list of confirmed titles coming to Xbox Series X, a list that includes such current-gen titles as Gears 5, Rainbow Six Seige, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Cyberpunk 2077. Destiny 2 has been going strong since it was released in 2017, and it remains as one of our choices for the Top 10 Most Addictive Online Games. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/09/top-10-most-addicting-online-games"] [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.

Destiny 2 Confirmed for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5

Bungie has confirmed that Destiny 2 will be making its way to both Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Following Microsoft's Inside Xbox that showcased the first gameplay footage from third-party Xbox Series X games, Bungie took the opportunity to announce that Destiny 2 would indeed be coming to "next-gen platforms" and that it would discuss further details in the future. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/02/how-destinys-seasonal-model-is-changing-fireteam-chat-ep-259"] It is unclear if Destiny 2 will take advantage of Xbox's Smart Delivery, which allows those who already own a specific title to upgrade to the next-gen version at no additional cost. Last year, Bungie separated from Activision and now has complete control over Destiny 2. It also announced that it has plans to also release one non-Destiny game by 2025. Bungie also revealed that it would be transitioning Destiny 2 from a first-person shooter game to an action-MMO, and that it would be offering a new free-to-play model called New Light. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-bungie-game-ever-reviewed-by-ign&captions=true"] Destiny 2 joins the ever-growing list of confirmed titles coming to Xbox Series X, a list that includes such current-gen titles as Gears 5, Rainbow Six Seige, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Cyberpunk 2077. Destiny 2 has been going strong since it was released in 2017, and it remains as one of our choices for the Top 10 Most Addictive Online Games. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/09/top-10-most-addicting-online-games"] [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.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Gollum Give Us Look at PS5 Games

BEYOND! On this week's episode if IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Tom R. Marks to break down the latest PS4 and PS5 news, including the recent reveals of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and The Lord of the Rings Gollum game, both of which are set for next-gen, PS5 releases. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/07/assassins-creed-valhalla-gollum-give-us-look-at-ps5-games-beyond-episode-643"] We give our thoughts on these initial reveals, how they set the stage for more next-gen debuts, and more. (If you want to learn more about Valhalla, be sure to read Jonathon's interview with Assassin's Creed Valhalla director Ashraf Ismail.) Plus, we discuss the latest updates in The Last of Us Part 2's leak situation, Tom's week of playing Uncharted and the original The Last of Us, a hopeful update to PSVR tech in the future, and much more. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=9-sequels-that-would-make-ps5-a-force-to-reckon-with&captions=true"] Download or listen to the show on these platforms: Podcast Beyond! is live every Wednesday at 3 p.m. PT. For the latest on PS5, check out the PS5 full specs list, why we're excited about PS5's 3D audio focus, an analysis of what teraflops really mean for the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and check out images of the allegedly PS5 dev kit and controller. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush is IGN's Senior News Editor, host of Podcast Beyond!, and PlayStation lead. Talk to him on Twitter @jmdornbush.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Gollum Give Us Look at PS5 Games

BEYOND! On this week's episode if IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Tom R. Marks to break down the latest PS4 and PS5 news, including the recent reveals of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and The Lord of the Rings Gollum game, both of which are set for next-gen, PS5 releases. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/07/assassins-creed-valhalla-gollum-give-us-look-at-ps5-games-beyond-episode-643"] We give our thoughts on these initial reveals, how they set the stage for more next-gen debuts, and more. (If you want to learn more about Valhalla, be sure to read Jonathon's interview with Assassin's Creed Valhalla director Ashraf Ismail.) Plus, we discuss the latest updates in The Last of Us Part 2's leak situation, Tom's week of playing Uncharted and the original The Last of Us, a hopeful update to PSVR tech in the future, and much more. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=9-sequels-that-would-make-ps5-a-force-to-reckon-with&captions=true"] Download or listen to the show on these platforms: Podcast Beyond! is live every Wednesday at 3 p.m. PT. For the latest on PS5, check out the PS5 full specs list, why we're excited about PS5's 3D audio focus, an analysis of what teraflops really mean for the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and check out images of the allegedly PS5 dev kit and controller. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush is IGN's Senior News Editor, host of Podcast Beyond!, and PlayStation lead. Talk to him on Twitter @jmdornbush.

Dirt 5 Career Mode Features Troy Baker and Nolan North

Dirt 5, the newest off-road racing game from Codemasters was one of the games revealed today during the Inside Xbox livestream. In a post-show interview with developers, Codemasters revealed plans to flesh out its Take Career mode with the help of two prominent voice actors: Troy Baker and Nolan North. Dirt 5 will feature a full-fledged career mode where players race and make decisions that will change the narrative of their racing career. To make the world of Dirt 5 come to life, Codemasters hired what it calls a “star-studded cast, led by legendary Troy Baker and Nolan North.” There will also be “familiar names from the car culture world” along the way as well. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/07/dirt-5-announcement-trailer"] The Dirt series was created in 1998, the next game in the series will offer different locales and environments, from snowstorms to thunderous rain. There will also be 12-player multiplayer and objective-based modes, as well as four-player split-screen for offline competition. For more, check out everything announced during today’s Inside Xbox livestream, as well as a full list of third-party publishers currently working on games for the Xbox Series X.

You can also stay up to date on all things Xbox Series X by checking out our wiki featuring a full list of rumored and confirmed Xbox Series X games and every game confirmed for Smart Delivery. Plus, a handy PS5 vs. Xbox Series X comparison chart.

[poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Dirt 5 Career Mode Features Troy Baker and Nolan North

Dirt 5, the newest off-road racing game from Codemasters was one of the games revealed today during the Inside Xbox livestream. In a post-show interview with developers, Codemasters revealed plans to flesh out its Take Career mode with the help of two prominent voice actors: Troy Baker and Nolan North. Dirt 5 will feature a full-fledged career mode where players race and make decisions that will change the narrative of their racing career. To make the world of Dirt 5 come to life, Codemasters hired what it calls a “star-studded cast, led by legendary Troy Baker and Nolan North.” There will also be “familiar names from the car culture world” along the way as well. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/07/dirt-5-announcement-trailer"] The Dirt series was created in 1998, the next game in the series will offer different locales and environments, from snowstorms to thunderous rain. There will also be 12-player multiplayer and objective-based modes, as well as four-player split-screen for offline competition. For more, check out everything announced during today’s Inside Xbox livestream, as well as a full list of third-party publishers currently working on games for the Xbox Series X.

You can also stay up to date on all things Xbox Series X by checking out our wiki featuring a full list of rumored and confirmed Xbox Series X games and every game confirmed for Smart Delivery. Plus, a handy PS5 vs. Xbox Series X comparison chart.

[poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Scorn Was the Surprise Hit of Inside Xbox… and We Saw It 3 Years Ago

Our IGN hosts discussing the Inside Xbox gameplay reveals have named Scorn as the biggest surprise of the show. The H.R.Giger-like horror has also been going down a storm on Twitter. But, interestingly, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen Scorn. We actually first saw it back in September 2017… almost three years ago. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/09/06/scorn-8-minute-gameplay-trailer"] You can check out eight minutes of gameplay in the video above if the Xbox Series X trailer wasn’t quite enough for you. Of course, Scorn has likely advanced quite a bit since 2017, but you’ll still get a good feel for what the game is all about. If you’re a PC player, you may be even more clued up on Scorn, as it's been listed on Steam for quite some time. Some PC gamers have even played Scorn, as developers Ebb Software put out a playable alpha demo in 2017, too. Have you already played Scorn and are ready for more in next-gen quality, or is this your first taste of the horror and it has you intrigued? IGN will be sure to have more information on Scorn as we approach launch. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/07/scorn-xbox-series-x-gameplay-reveal"] Ebb Software have announced that Scorn will be exclusive to Xbox Series X when the game launches. No details have been provided about a PC or PlayStation release, but the developer's website lists only Xbox, Windows Store, and Steam. For more, check out the first in-engine look at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon and read why we think you should lower your expectations for next-gen graphics.

You can also stay up to date on all things Xbox Series X by checking out our wiki featuring a full list of rumored and confirmed Xbox Series X games and every game confirmed for Smart Delivery. Plus, a handy PS5 vs. Xbox Series X comparison chart.

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Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter