Reports claim that a remastered version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will launch tomorrow, March 31. Eurogamer reports that a PlayStation Store listing for the game, which has since been removed, is accurate and that Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered will launch March 31. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-call-of-duty-review&captions=true"] The rumours of a remastered MW2 campaign have been long standing and come from several sources. Initially, at least in recent history, it began on Reddit, where a datamine into Modern Warfare Season 3 found details of the then unreleased Call of Duty Warzone, as well as details on a MW2 remaster. Subsequently, Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered was rated by a South Korean games rating board, and a Twitter account called Okami - which previously accurately dated Call of Duty Warzone ahead of launch - suggested Modern Warfare was releasing March 30. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/11/08/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-remastered-review"] While there is no sign of the game so far today, Eurogamer reports that it will be the following day. That report suggests that the remaster has actually been finished for a long period of time, with Activision awaiting the right time to release. If reports are true, then it would appear that Activision considers this time as good as any. The Modern Warfare 2 remaster allegedly only remasters the campaign of the original game. Multiplayer maps from the 2009 favorite are reportedly set to be added to Modern Warfare (2019). [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter. 

Reports claim that a remastered version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will launch tomorrow, March 31. Eurogamer reports that a PlayStation Store listing for the game, which has since been removed, is accurate and that Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered will launch March 31. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/11/08/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-remastered-review"] The rumours of a remastered MW2 campaign have been long standing and come from several sources. Initially, at least in recent history, it began on Reddit, where a datamine into Modern Warfare Season 3 found details of the then unreleased Call of Duty Warzone, as well as details on a MW2 remaster. Subsequently, Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered was rated by a South Korean games rating board, and a Twitter account called Okami - which previously accurately dated Call of Duty Warzone ahead of launch - suggested Modern Warfare was releasing March 30. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/03/21/modern-warfare-2-remaster-rumoured-to-be-single-player-only"] While there is no sign of the game so far today, Eurogamer reports that it will be the following day. That report suggests that the remaster has actually been finished for a long period of time, with Activision awaiting the right time to release. If reports are true, then it would appear that Activision considers this time as good as any. The Modern Warfare 2 remaster allegedly only remasters the campaign of the original game. Multiplayer maps from the 2009 favorite are reportedly set to be added to Modern Warfare (2019). [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter. 

John Krasinski reunited with his former The Office co-star Steve Carell on the first episode of his new YouTube series, Some Good News. Krasinski launched a new YouTube channel "dedicated entirely to good news" over the weekend, in which he aims to highlight some positive stories from around the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The first newscast featured coverage of global celebrations for health workers and an interview with a young girl who recently finished chemotherapy, alongside a host of other heartwarming stories sent in from the audience. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/25/the-office-surprising-reason-behind-steve-carells-exit-revealed-ign-now"] In a later segment, Krasinski introduced Carell as his "entertainment correspondent" via video link. The pair reminisced about their favourite moments from NBC's The Office, which celebrated its 15th anniversary this year. Carell fondly recalled some of the exchanges that took place around the micro flatscreen TV on-set while Krasinski reflected on the day that they filmed their emotional final scene together. "Some of the most fun memories, personally or professionally, are intertwined and connected with that show," said Carell, who played office manager Michael Scott in the long-running sitcom. "Without a doubt. Listen I know everyone's talking about a reunion, hopefully one day, we just get to reunite as people. And just all get to say hi," added Krasinski, who starred as the affable paper pusher Jim Halpert. The Office aired on NBC from March 24, 2005, to May 16, 2013, lasting a total of nine seasons. In the years since, there have been rumours of the show being given the revival treatment, with NBC President Bob Greenblatt saying it could be possible, though it might not include the complete original cast. Krasinski, however, previously said he would be open to the idea of reprising his role in the future. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-tv-shows-of-the-decade-2010-2019&captions=true"] John Krasinski joins a host of other celebrities offering lighter entertainment options while in isolation. Seth MacFarlane recently launched a podcast hosted by Family Guy's Stewie and Brian, Jodie Whittaker transformed into Doctor Who for an "emergency transmission", and Sir Patrick Stewart has been reading daily sonnets for his fans. For a list of recommendations on how best to help, and stay safe, during the Coronavirus pandemic, please read our resource guide. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

John Krasinski reunited with his former The Office co-star Steve Carell on the first episode of his new YouTube series, Some Good News. Krasinski launched a new YouTube channel "dedicated entirely to good news" over the weekend, in which he aims to highlight some positive stories from around the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The first newscast featured coverage of global celebrations for health workers and an interview with a young girl who recently finished chemotherapy, alongside a host of other heartwarming stories sent in from the audience. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/25/the-office-surprising-reason-behind-steve-carells-exit-revealed-ign-now"] In a later segment, Krasinski introduced Carell as his "entertainment correspondent" via video link. The pair reminisced about their favourite moments from NBC's The Office, which celebrated its 15th anniversary this year. Carell fondly recalled some of the exchanges that took place around the micro flatscreen TV on-set while Krasinski reflected on the day that they filmed their emotional final scene together. "Some of the most fun memories, personally or professionally, are intertwined and connected with that show," said Carell, who played office manager Michael Scott in the long-running sitcom. "Without a doubt. Listen I know everyone's talking about a reunion, hopefully one day, we just get to reunite as people. And just all get to say hi," added Krasinski, who starred as the affable paper pusher Jim Halpert. The Office aired on NBC from March 24, 2005, to May 16, 2013, lasting a total of nine seasons. In the years since, there have been rumours of the show being given the revival treatment, with NBC President Bob Greenblatt saying it could be possible, though it might not include the complete original cast. Krasinski, however, previously said he would be open to the idea of reprising his role in the future. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-tv-shows-of-the-decade-2010-2019&captions=true"] John Krasinski joins a host of other celebrities offering lighter entertainment options while in isolation. Seth MacFarlane recently launched a podcast hosted by Family Guy's Stewie and Brian, Jodie Whittaker transformed into Doctor Who for an "emergency transmission", and Sir Patrick Stewart has been reading daily sonnets for his fans. For a list of recommendations on how best to help, and stay safe, during the Coronavirus pandemic, please read our resource guide. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

The console port of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is being invaded by veteran PC players. The news arrives thanks to a report from PCGamer, which details the "accidental crossplay" which has led to PC players facing off against those using Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4 controls in Jedi Academy's multiplayer mode. Forums and social media platforms are amok with players complaining about PC veterans arriving in their multiplayer lobbies and wiping the floor with the inexperienced and more casual players on console, who don't have the added benefit of a pinpoint mouse and keyboard setup. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/24/jedi-knight-2-jedi-outcast-4-intense-lightsaber-duels-on-ps4"] As noted by user Max Payment on ResetERA, it looks like PC players are finding console server IPs on the console versions of the game, and then jumping onto their PC version and connecting to that IP. This effectively bypasses the assumed restrictions and jumps straight into open console multiplayer matches, allowing PC fans who have been playing since the game originally launched back in 2003 to wreak havoc. It's a jerry-rigged crossplay solution! Many fans have voiced their concerns on Twitter, with some responding to a tweet from Aspyr Media - the developer behind the console port - asking the studio to fix the server vulnerabilities. One reply from Twitter user JediKnightHub reads "I think we’d all rather you patch out the IP address being displayed, change the IPs, and do all you can from PC players from entering the servers... please look into it, It’s ruining the experience for the new console players." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/11/15/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-review"] As ever, the wisdom of Obi-Wan Kenobi rings true for those affected by this crisis - "If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." Although gaining that power is significantly harder when your opponent uses a mouse and keyboard and has been playing for 17 years. In other Star Wars news, check out our article about why you should check out The Skywalker Legacy, a documentary about the making of The Rise of Skywalker.  [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

A nimble modder has grafted parts of Half-Life 2's opening into Half-Life: Alyx's Source 2 engine. Vect0R has recreated the moment that Gordon Freeman walks out into the City 17 courtyard at the start of Half-Life 2 in VR with Source 2, the engine that powers Half-Life: Alyx. The location is eerily quiet save for a few roaming Combine, with Wallace Breen's looming face yet to be implemented, but features better lighting than the original version, which released on the first Source engine in 2004. Instead of being planted to the ground, the player uses the VR control scheme from Half-Life: Alyx, including her pistol which must have the slider manually pulled back to reload. This quickly turns the courtyard into a shooting gallery. The modder started work on the reimagining on March 24th but had been planning the project since January. Vect0R doesn't plan on sharing it for public use just yet and created it to serve as a showcase for what could be done. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/23/the-first-17-minutes-of-half-life-alyx"] "I took the original map file and converted to Source 2 format and added to Half-Life: Alyx," said Vect0R in the description of his YouTube video. They also mention that they were limited by the fact that Valve's Source 2 SDK isn't public just yet. It's a seriously impressive sight to behold and is clearly just the start for Source 2 tinkering off the back of Half-Life: Alyx. Who's to say that we couldn't see a full remake of Half-Life 2 within Alyx's upgraded Source 2 engine, thanks to the hard work of modders like Vect0R? We do live in a post-Black Mesa world, after all. For more on Half-Life: Alyx, check out this teacher who delivered a lesson on Angle Vocabulary using in-game markers and windows! [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN who would play the hell out of Half-Life 2 in VR using Alyx's control scheme. Follow him on Twitter.

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will reportedly serve as the conclusion of the Justice League animated shared universe, originally launched by Jay Oliva's Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox in 2013. According to ComicBook.com, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will end the current run in the DC Animated Movie Universe, as the 15th and final film in the continuity, which includes sequels to The Flashpoint Paradox, Son of Batman, and Justice League Dark. However, Warner Bros. Animation will continue to produce animated DC Comics movies, though it's not clear whether they will be independent stories or the start of a new continuity. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/02/justice-league-dark-apokolips-war-exclusive-trailer"] Directed by Matt Peters and Christina Sotta, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War boasts the largest superhero cast in the history of DC Universe Movies with dozens of characters spotlighted in a grand ensemble of talent reprising their renowned roles from the six-year story continuum. Among those reprising their animated characters are Matt Ryan, Jerry O'Connell, and Taissa Farmiga, who anchor the cast as Constantine, Superman and Raven, respectively. This assemble will lead the heroes into humanity's final attack against the film's key villain, Darkseid, who will once again be voiced by Tony Todd. Alongside that trio are the long-running core of Justice League voices, comprising of Jason O'Mara as Batman, Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman, Shemar Moore as Cyborg, and Christopher Gorham as The Flash, as well as many other returning Justice League Dark and DC voice cast members. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=justice-league-dark-apokolips-war&captions=true"] The movie has been rated R for "bloody violence, language, and some sexual references" and will serve as the direct sequel to 2017's Justice League Dark. In our review of Justice League Dark, we praised the film for its execution of "the magical team-up concept," saying it "delivers a satisfying supernatural adventure" that "does justice to the main cast of characters by telling their tragic origin stories and showing off their quirky personalities." Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War debuts on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital in spring 2020. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Update: Final Fantasy 7 Remake is available in Australia today, nine days earlier than scheduled. The early release has been confirmed by several local retailers, including EB Games and JB Hi-Fi.

#FinalFantasy VII Remake is AVAILABLE NOW on PlayStation 4!

An iconic adventure, reimagined: https://t.co/EvscgCkyxk If you get the game early, please think of others and don’t spoil it for them. Please do not post videos or screenshots until it is officially on sale April 10. pic.twitter.com/iUEMBhxh6a — EBGamesAUs (@EBGamesAus) March 31, 2020

The social posts from both retailers include the same boilerplate text: "If you get the game early, please think of others and don’t spoil it for them. Please don’t post videos or screenshots of the game until it is officially on sale on April 10." Original story follows below. Copies of Final Fantasy 7 Remake will ship early to Australia and Europe, Square Enix has announced. The news was revealed in a tweet from the official Final Fantasy 7 Remake account, which contained a formal message from Yoshinori Kitase and Tetsuya Nomura, two of the Remake project's lead developers. "Our highest priority is that all of you, including those who live in countries currently facing the biggest disruption, can play the game at launch, so we made the decision to ship the game earlier than usual to Europe and Australia," the statement reads.

An important message from the #FinalFantasy VII Remake development team. #FF7R pic.twitter.com/UwBMNaIaXX

— FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (@finalfantasyvii) March 30, 2020

This means that those of you in Europe and Australia waiting for your copy of Final Fantasy 7 Remake may receive the game earlier than the street date of April 10th, 2020. The decision wasn't taken lightly, and - as you may have surmised - it was made in response to "disruption to distribution channels caused by the spread of the COVID-19 virus." The coronavirus pandemic has strained the global supply chain and estimates for delivery are becoming more haywire, which is why Square Enix has decided to send the game out now so it can meet the demand at launch. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/02/final-fantasy-7-remake-preview"] As for fans in the Americas and other Western regions, Square Enix is optimistic that the game will arrive by launch day, though due to the "challenging situation" the company cannot provide data for every country and retailer. To round off the statement, Kitase and Nomura asked fans not to spoil the game if they receive their copy early. "There are potential spoilers that have been out there for over two decades as the original Final Fantasy VII was released in 1997... but Final Fantasy VII Remake is a new game that still has many surprises for everyone," the statement reads. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-7-remake-29-new-wall-market-screenshots&captions=true"] The developers asked for the support of the community that surrounds the game to ensure that nobody falls foul of stray spoilers. Final Fantasy 7 Remake's street date was already broken this week, with fans posting pictures of their early copies of the games to Reddit. This is your fair warning - if you want to avoid Remake spoilers, go dark now! For more news on Final Fantasy 7 Remake, read our report on how the remake will show a different side to Cloud Strife. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

After unexpectedly shutting down less than two months ago, HQ Trivia is back once again. The once-popular game show's co-founder Rus Yusupov took to Twitter tonight to announce the return of the mobile game show, saying he and former host Matt Richards would be "back tonight" on the HQ app. After the airing of tonight's episode, a source has confirmed to The Verge that HQ Trivia is officially back for good after the company was acquired by an anonymous investor. Further, the source confirmed that more episodes will be airing in the near future, officially marking the return of the beloved mobile game show. IGN has reached out to HQ Trivia for further clarification and will update this story if necessary. A few short days after seemingly closing its doors for good, Yusupov shared on Twitter that he had "found a new home for HQ, with a company that wants to keep it running," giving the community hope that the show would one day return. Then, a few days ago the official HQ Trivia Twitter account tweeted a cryptic message and changed its bio to "BRB," causing many to think the trivia show might actually be making a grand return — and they were right. Things ended unexpectedly for the mobile game show in late February when employees unexpectedly received an email informing them that a deal fell through and HQ Trivia would be closing its door effective immediately. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=best-mobile-games-nominees&captions=true"] HQ Trivia was launched in 2017 and was met with immediate success from trivia lovers everywhere. However, in December 2018 HQ’s former CEO and co-founder, Colin Kroll died unexpectedly of a drug overdose. Only a few months later, the original and beloved host Scott Rogowsky parted ways with the company after accepting a sports position with streaming service DAZN, and ten short months later HQ Trivia closed its doors. It's currently unclear when the next live show will air, so be sure to keep your eye on the official HQ Trivia Twitter account. Additionally, if you had any money left in your account when the company closed up shop, Richards has confirmed that you can hop on the app and cash out now. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Andrew Smith is a freelance contributor with IGN and is an avid HQ Trivia fan. Follow him on Twitter @_andrewtsmith.