PC manufacturer HP has announced that it is working on a new ‘next-gen’ VR headset, in collaboration with Valve and Microsoft. The HP VR headset, the Reverb G2, is described as “the new standard in VR” by HP and that it offers “a more immersive, comfortable and compatible experience than the previous generation.” That’s all the details that the website and newly-listed Steam store page reveals. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/06/28/valve-index-vr-kit-review"] What we do know is that it is a follow up to the Reverb, HP’s expensive VR headset designed for Windows’ Mixed Reality lineup. That headset is best known for its very high-definition display, which measures 2160 x 2160 per eye. That’s significantly ahead of even Valve’s Index, which has a resolution of 1440x1600 per eye. Quite what Microsoft and Valve’s contribution to the project is has not yet been made clear, but based on the original Reverb it may be that Windows Mixed Reality is a core design principle for the G2. Steam VR is a given - it’s on the Steam store, after all - but there’s no indication yet as to if the Index’s Knuckles controllers with be compatible with the G2. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-valve-game-review&captions=true"] VR has had a surge in interest over the last few months in anticipation of Half-Life: Alyx, Valve’s first feature-length VR game and the first return to the Half-Life universe in over a decade. We gave it a 10/10 in our review, calling it a masterpiece. That surge in interest has led to sold-out VR headsets, a situation further worsened by the impact of the coronavirus. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter. 

Weeks after its initial announcement for PC, Hideo Kojima has confirmed that Death Stranding's Photo Mode will come to the PS4 version of the game. It's not an unexpected announcement, but every post Kojima has made about the mode has been met with fans asking for a PS4 version, so it should set some minds at ease. Kojima says the mode should be a part of the next patch to the PS4 game, and he is "trying to make it happen at the end of this month's update".

Today’s good news! DEATH STRANDING PC ver. Photo Mode will be also implemented for PS4 ver. as many of you requested! We are doing the final checks right now and trying to make it happen at the end of this month’s update. Photo Mode during your journey and delivery pic.twitter.com/Dspi2DpVpS

— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) March 24, 2020

Should it meet that target, it will arrive far earlier than the PC version, which is scheduled for release on June 2. That PC version will also include Half-Life themed content, which is unlikely to make the jump to PS4. Early looks at the Photo Mode show that it'll work similarly to comparable modes in other PS4 games, such as God of War. However, Kojima has intimated that it may contain a "psychic photo" mode, that could work similarly to how he previously hid staff images as 'ghosts' in Metal Gear Solid games. Next month, Kojima is set to receive BAFTA's highest honour, albeit at a now-online only event. [ignvideo url="https://uk.ign.com/videos/death-stranding-pc-release-date-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"]

The writer of Final Fantasy 7 Remake has revealed that he has scripted the new version of Cloud to show a different side of the character, noting that he is nervous about how fans will receive the change. Talking in a new Inside Final Fantasy 7 Remake documentary video, story and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima, who is one of the returning developers from the original game, explained that Remake has allowed him to explore Cloud’s personality further. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/24/inside-final-fantasy-7-remake-part-2-english-subs"] “For this game I have gone much deeper into the inner psychology of Cloud, the main character,” Nojima said. “In the original I depicted him as a cool and stylish character. However, this time, he can miss the mark and be a little cringe-worthy at times. His cool facade can often slip. Because he wants people to accept him and respect him, he puts on a front. So, when he doesn't know something he just goes ‘Not interested’. I have written him in a way that makes you think that ‘Not interested’ might not be a cool thing to say, but can sometimes be a bit lame.” “I am nervous about whether the fans will accept that or not,” he added. Cloud isn’t the only character Remake is revealing more about. In the same video, co-director Motomu Toriyama revealed that the game will provide more information about Aerith. “In Remake we actually reveal quite a major untold part of [Aerith’s] past,” he says. “You might not even catch it at all.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-7-remake-over-100-screenshots&captions=true"] Beyond just extra personality traits, we’ll also see new events that help broaden players’ understanding of the relationships between the core characters. “Cloud's childhood friend Tifa shows him a flat in Midgar, and they come to live in the same building,” reveals Nojima. “It is a Japanese styled flat and the scene itself is quite sweet, So, I want people to look forward to that.” For more, check out Square Enix's explanation about why Final Fantasy 7 Remake is multiple games rather than one big one, our most recent hands-on with the game, details on how the Remake will let players see more of Midgar's Upper City, and the reveal of some brand new characters and locations in Wall Market. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter. 

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s belated buddy cop blockbuster Bad Boys for Life is joining the lengthy list of films getting an early digital release amid the current COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, reports Variety. Bad Boys for Life will hit digital platforms on March 31 (its physical 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release is slated for several weeks later, on April 21). [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/15/bad-boys-for-life-review] Bad Boys for Life originally hit cinemas on January 16 in Australia and January 17 in the UK and North America – so the gap between its theatrical and home release isn’t quite as truncated as other films recently confirmed to be making unusually speedy home releases – but it is still slightly earlier than has previously been typical. The long-gestating follow-up to 1995’s Bad Boys and 2003’s Bad Boys II, Bad Boys for Life has been well-received by fans and critics and is currently 2020’s highest grossing film. IGN’s review called Bad Boys for Life an outrageous throwback threequel with great cast chemistry and plenty of all-out action. Development on a fourth instalment has already been confirmed. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/02/the-bad-boys-story-recap-in-6-minutes] While the spread of COVID-19 has resulted in considerable upheaval across the entertainment industry, more importantly there are number of things you can do to stay safe during this pandemic. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Luke is Games Editor at IGN's Sydney office. You can find him on Twitter every few days @MrLukeReilly.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s belated buddy cop blockbuster Bad Boys for Life is joining the lengthy list of films getting an early digital release amid the current COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, reports Variety. Bad Boys for Life will hit digital platforms on March 31 (its physical 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release is slated for several weeks later, on April 21). [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/15/bad-boys-for-life-review] Bad Boys for Life originally hit cinemas on January 16 in Australia and January 17 in the UK and North America – so the gap between its theatrical and home release isn’t quite as truncated as other films recently confirmed to be making unusually speedy home releases – but it is still slightly earlier than has previously been typical. The long-gestating follow-up to 1995’s Bad Boys and 2003’s Bad Boys II, Bad Boys for Life has been well-received by fans and critics and is currently 2020’s highest grossing film. IGN’s review called Bad Boys for Life an outrageous throwback threequel with great cast chemistry and plenty of all-out action. Development on a fourth instalment has already been confirmed. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/02/the-bad-boys-story-recap-in-6-minutes] While the spread of COVID-19 has resulted in considerable upheaval across the entertainment industry, more importantly there are number of things you can do to stay safe during this pandemic. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Luke is Games Editor at IGN's Sydney office. You can find him on Twitter every few days @MrLukeReilly.

Aquaman writer David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick has said Aquaman 2 will pull from the Silver Age Black Manta Comics. Spotted by Batman News, Johnson-McGoldrick took the chance to answer fan questions on his Twitter account and, when asked if he had any recommended reading that might give insight into Aquaman 2, he cited Black Manta Silver Age stories in his reply.

Hmm... Good question. We're not taking any one particular comic book story and adapting it, but if you want to know the vibe we're going for, pick up pretty much any Silver Age story featuring Black Manta.

— David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (@bravecarrot) March 21, 2020

Another fan asked about when we might see The Trench spin-off movie and, while he didn't give a concrete date, Johnson-McGoldrick let us know the setting is potentially slated to fit in between Aquaman 1 and 2. In the first Aquaman film we saw the Trench appear as amphibious creatures who attack Aquaman and Mera. They're typically depicted as a vicious race of sea creatures which should fit the light horror tones said to be present in the spin-off. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/02/27/aquaman-2-confirmed-for-2022-release] While there's still no confirmation for exactly when The Trench is scheduled to hit cinemas, Aquaman 2 is still set to premiere on December 16, 2022. [poilib element="accentDivider"]Hope Corrigan is an Australian freelance writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Aquaman writer David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick has said Aquaman 2 will pull from the Silver Age Black Manta Comics. Spotted by Batman News, Johnson-McGoldrick took the chance to answer fan questions on his Twitter account and, when asked if he had any recommended reading that might give insight into Aquaman 2, he cited Black Manta Silver Age stories in his reply.

Hmm... Good question. We're not taking any one particular comic book story and adapting it, but if you want to know the vibe we're going for, pick up pretty much any Silver Age story featuring Black Manta.

— David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (@bravecarrot) March 21, 2020

Another fan asked about when we might see The Trench spin-off movie and, while he didn't give a concrete date, Johnson-McGoldrick let us know the setting is potentially slated to fit in between Aquaman 1 and 2. In the first Aquaman film we saw the Trench appear as amphibious creatures who attack Aquaman and Mera. They're typically depicted as a vicious race of sea creatures which should fit the light horror tones said to be present in the spin-off. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/02/27/aquaman-2-confirmed-for-2022-release] While there's still no confirmation for exactly when The Trench is scheduled to hit cinemas, Aquaman 2 is still set to premiere on December 16, 2022. [poilib element="accentDivider"]Hope Corrigan is an Australian freelance writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

The Toilet Paper Challenge is the latest fad to hit the internet with various athletes taking part in juggling a roll of toilet paper. The challenge has become popular over the last few days with people hoarding toilet paper due to the coronavirus. Professional soccer athletes are especially taking to it to show off their ball juggling skills a little differently than usual. The goal is to see how many times you can kick a roll of toilet paper in the air, without dropping it. Well-known soccer players like Lionel Messi, Ricardo Puig, and even coach Thierry Henry jumped in on the action. Whether you're a fan of the sport or not, it's nice to see people find a way to have fun while staying indoors. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-delayed-movie-due-to-coronavirus-so-far&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Soccer athletes aren't the only ones doing the Toilet Paper Challenge with other sports getting involved too. A WWE Backstage host made a video on Instagram before her husband, professional wrestler, Jon Moxley, made a surprise appearance. Professional NHL players are putting their own twist on the challenge by using a hockey stick instead of their feet. But who needs a hockey stick to juggle when you're a tennis player with a racket? Everyone has their own way of doing the Toilet Paper Challenge even if that's DJ Diplo with an animated version. We can't all be skilled jugglers after all. It's only a matter of time until people in the video game industry start getting involved. But what will pro gamers and developers use to try to keep a roll of TP in the air? Maybe controllers or headsets, who knows? A number of sports leagues have announced delays and temporary season suspensions such as the NBA, MLB, and NHL to name a few. The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games were also postponed to 2021. However, some athletes are still finding ways to compete with F1 drivers racing digitally. Stay safe and healthy during the current COVID-19 pandemic by following guidelines from organizations like the CDC. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jeffrey Lerman might not be good at juggling, but he'd juggle a keyboard for sure.You can follow him on Twitter @Snakester95.

The Toilet Paper Challenge is the latest fad to hit the internet with various athletes taking part in juggling a roll of toilet paper. The challenge has become popular over the last few days with people hoarding toilet paper due to the coronavirus. Professional soccer athletes are especially taking to it to show off their ball juggling skills a little differently than usual. The goal is to see how many times you can kick a roll of toilet paper in the air, without dropping it. Well-known soccer players like Lionel Messi, Ricardo Puig, and even coach Thierry Henry jumped in on the action. Whether you're a fan of the sport or not, it's nice to see people find a way to have fun while staying indoors. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-delayed-movie-due-to-coronavirus-so-far&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Soccer athletes aren't the only ones doing the Toilet Paper Challenge with other sports getting involved too. A WWE Backstage host made a video on Instagram before her husband, professional wrestler, Jon Moxley, made a surprise appearance. Professional NHL players are putting their own twist on the challenge by using a hockey stick instead of their feet. But who needs a hockey stick to juggle when you're a tennis player with a racket? Everyone has their own way of doing the Toilet Paper Challenge even if that's DJ Diplo with an animated version. We can't all be skilled jugglers after all. It's only a matter of time until people in the video game industry start getting involved. But what will pro gamers and developers use to try to keep a roll of TP in the air? Maybe controllers or headsets, who knows? A number of sports leagues have announced delays and temporary season suspensions such as the NBA, MLB, and NHL to name a few. The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games were also postponed to 2021. However, some athletes are still finding ways to compete with F1 drivers racing digitally. Stay safe and healthy during the current COVID-19 pandemic by following guidelines from organizations like the CDC. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jeffrey Lerman might not be good at juggling, but he'd juggle a keyboard for sure.You can follow him on Twitter @Snakester95.

You've probably seen the adorable video of the Chicago-based Shedd Aquarium penguins going for a leisurely stroll around the aquarium's many exhibits. After the Shedd Aquarium closed its doors in Chicago on March 13 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a video of rockhopper penguin Wellington spread like wildfire across social media. Thanks for a report from Polygon, we now know this is a regular occurrence for the penguins as part of the their standard exercise and enrichment program. "They are familiar with many places within the Shedd Aquarium," Shedd's Senior Director of Animal Behavior and Training Steve Aibel explained. "The only thing that is new is that they have the whole aquarium to themselves without guests." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-delayed-movie-due-to-coronavirus-so-far&captions=true"] According to Aibel, the penguins naturally show curiosity about new things, and their minders help by mixing up the places they visit. Penguins aren't the only ones that get to go on adventures around the aquarium. Aibel said sea lions play soccer and macaws get to fly around the entire campus. Don't worry, though. Aibel said each animal is closely monitored to guarantee their safety while exploring. Though letting animals run are may seem like a bad idea, their keepers aren't worried about any escape attempts. In fact, Aibel said that when penguins find themselves in new situations, their first instinct is to run back to their caretakers, rather than flee the aquarium. If you you by chance haven't caught the video of the penguins in action, you can check it out below.

The adventure continues! This morning, Edward and Annie explored Shedd’s rotunda. They are a bonded pair of rockhopper penguins, which means they are together for nesting season. Springtime is nesting season for penguins at Shedd, and this year is no different! (1/3)  pic.twitter.com/VdxN3oQAfe

— Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 16, 2020

The Shedd Aquarium is worth a Twitter follow if you're interested in seeing more animal adventures as the social team puts up videos and pictures of the aquarium's many residents every day. You can follow them here. Here are some ways you can help others and stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.