Evo 2020, this year’s event in the long-running fighting games tournament, is still planning to go ahead, despite the current COVID-19 pandemic concerns.

An important message from the Evo team... pic.twitter.com/jUuiQSIITz

— EVO (@EVO) March 18, 2020

The Evo team posted a statement on Twitter, explaining that while the event could still be postponed or cancelled if the coronavirus situation continues, plans are still moving forward with the idea that the event will go ahead July 31 - August 2. “At this time, Evo is moving forward with its plans to hold the event July 31-August 2, 2020 at Mandalay Bay (subject to its re-opening) but we are actively monitoring updates from the WHO, CDC, local governments, and public health agencies regarding COVID-19 and continuing to asses the situation,” says the announcement. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/05/marvel-vs-capcom-2-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary-at-evo-2020-ign-news"] The message comes with a promise that should Evo 2020 be forced to postpone or cancel, all ticket purchases will be refunded. If Evo 2020 is cancelled, it will be far from the first event impacted by COVID-19. E3 2020 has been officially cancelled, as have many more games events. Real-life fighting tournament WrestleMania 36 has also been made a non-public event, and many movies have been delayed. Similar to Evo, summer games expo Gamescom is still planning to go ahead, but will offer refunds if forced to cancel. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="legacyId=20103840&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter. 

Untitled Goose Game has picked up another coveted Game of the Year gong at the 2020 Game Developers Choice Awards. The finalists for the grand prize included Outer Wilds, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Control, and Death Stranding, but Untitled Goose Game came out on top. “We really never, ever expected that our game would resonate with people in the way that it has,” said House House’s Michael McMaster in the studio’s recorded response. “So it’s very strange and incredibly nice to receive this award.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/20/untitled-goose-game-review"] Other notable success stories from the ceremony include Remedy Entertainment’s Control, which won awards for Best Audio, Best Technology, and Best Visual Art, and Disco Elysium, which won Best Narrative (plus Best Debut for Ukrainian developer ZA/UM). Death Stranding picked up the most nominations when the finalists were announced in early January (nominated in seven categories) but ultimately didn’t win any awards. The 2020 Game Developers Choice awards were presented via a pre-recorded livestream this year following the cancellation of the March conference due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Nominations for the Game Developers Choice Awards are finalised by the International Choice Awards Network, which is described as an “invitation-only group comprised of leading game creators from all parts of the video game industry.” Developers may not nominate a game that they are personally involved with. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/20/lets-play-untitled-goose-game-goose-facts-with-bruce-greene] Untitled Goose Game previously won big at this year’s 23rd annual D.I.C.E. Awards where it was the surprise winner of Game of the Year and also bolted away the awards for Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game and Outstanding Achievement in Character. IGN’s review called Untitled Goose Game a brief but endlessly charming adventure that had us honking the whole way through, so it’s definitely worth a gander. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Luke is Games Editor at IGN's Sydney office. You can find him on Twitter every few days @MrLukeReilly.

Untitled Goose Game has picked up another coveted Game of the Year gong at the 2020 Game Developers Choice Awards. The finalists for the grand prize included Outer Wilds, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Control, and Death Stranding, but Untitled Goose Game came out on top. “We really never, ever expected that our game would resonate with people in the way that it has,” said House House’s Michael McMaster in the studio’s recorded response. “So it’s very strange and incredibly nice to receive this award.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/20/untitled-goose-game-review"] Other notable success stories from the ceremony include Remedy Entertainment’s Control, which won awards for Best Audio, Best Technology, and Best Visual Art, and Disco Elysium, which won Best Narrative (plus Best Debut for Ukrainian developer ZA/UM). Death Stranding picked up the most nominations when the finalists were announced in early January (nominated in seven categories) but ultimately didn’t win any awards. The 2020 Game Developers Choice awards were presented via a pre-recorded livestream this year following the cancellation of the March conference due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Nominations for the Game Developers Choice Awards are finalised by the International Choice Awards Network, which is described as an “invitation-only group comprised of leading game creators from all parts of the video game industry.” Developers may not nominate a game that they are personally involved with. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/20/lets-play-untitled-goose-game-goose-facts-with-bruce-greene] Untitled Goose Game previously won big at this year’s 23rd annual D.I.C.E. Awards where it was the surprise winner of Game of the Year and also bolted away the awards for Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game and Outstanding Achievement in Character. IGN’s review called Untitled Goose Game a brief but endlessly charming adventure that had us honking the whole way through, so it’s definitely worth a gander. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Luke is Games Editor at IGN's Sydney office. You can find him on Twitter every few days @MrLukeReilly.

In an unprecedented move, GameStop just revealed via Twitter that it will be releasing DOOM Eternal beginning March 19th, a day early "as a safety precaution for our customers and associates" in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The reason for the early release is to separate it from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is also set to launch Friday with both titles expected to sell many, many copies. While the early launch is exciting for DOOM fans, Animal Crossing fans are upset that they couldn't begin their island getaway a day early. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=doom-eternal-january-2019-screenshots&captions=true"] This news comes on the heels of GameStop announcing it will be cancelling midnight launches for both DOOM Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons in an effort to reduce social gathering. Additionally, it will also be limiting the amount of customers in store to 10 at any given time until further notice.

To ensure we adhere to CDC-recommended social distancing guidelines, we will be selling DOOM Eternal a day early on Thursday, 3/19 as a safety precaution for our customers and associates. Animal Crossing will release on Friday 3/20 to further help separate the crowds.

— GameStop (@GameStop) March 19, 2020

This isn't the first positive piece of news to stem from the COVID-19 outbreak as Universal announced recently that it will begin distributing theatrical releases early beginning March 20th including The Invisible Man, The Hunt, and Emma. Disney also surprised fans by releasing Frozen 2 on Disney+ three months earlier than expected. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/17/doom-eternal-single-player-review] Since DOOM is coming sooner than expected why not check out these 6 Things You Need to Know About DOOM Eternal before you jump in. Also, read our review for DOOM Eternal's single player campaign, which is one of the best we've played in years. Also, we've put together a page for tips on how you can help and stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a News and Features writer for IGN who really wishes it were Animal Crossing that came early, but is happy to jump into DOOM Eternal instead. You can chat with him on Twitter or watch him on Twitch.

In an unprecedented move, GameStop just revealed via Twitter that it will be releasing DOOM Eternal beginning March 19th, a day early "as a safety precaution for our customers and associates" in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The reason for the early release is to separate it from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is also set to launch Friday with both titles expected to sell many, many copies. While the early launch is exciting for DOOM fans, Animal Crossing fans are upset that they couldn't begin their island getaway a day early. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=doom-eternal-january-2019-screenshots&captions=true"] This news comes on the heels of GameStop announcing it will be cancelling midnight launches for both DOOM Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons in an effort to reduce social gathering. Additionally, it will also be limiting the amount of customers in store to 10 at any given time until further notice.

To ensure we adhere to CDC-recommended social distancing guidelines, we will be selling DOOM Eternal a day early on Thursday, 3/19 as a safety precaution for our customers and associates. Animal Crossing will release on Friday 3/20 to further help separate the crowds.

— GameStop (@GameStop) March 19, 2020

This isn't the first positive piece of news to stem from the COVID-19 outbreak as Universal announced recently that it will begin distributing theatrical releases early beginning March 20th including The Invisible Man, The Hunt, and Emma. Disney also surprised fans by releasing Frozen 2 on Disney+ three months earlier than expected. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/17/doom-eternal-single-player-review] Since DOOM is coming sooner than expected why not check out these 6 Things You Need to Know About DOOM Eternal before you jump in. Also, read our review for DOOM Eternal's single player campaign, which is one of the best we've played in years. Also, we've put together a page for tips on how you can help and stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a News and Features writer for IGN who really wishes it were Animal Crossing that came early, but is happy to jump into DOOM Eternal instead. You can chat with him on Twitter or watch him on Twitch.

The Walking Dead actors for Carl and Lori, Chandler Riggs and Sarah Wayne Callies, have brought back the classic "CORAL" meme for a good cause. Callies uploaded a video to her Twitter feed where she calls out those who aren't practicing social distancing in the coronavirus pandemic. She says she has "a message" for them.

STAY IN THE HOUSE CARL!! #SocialDistanacing pic.twitter.com/3GdibqoBmA

— Sarah Wayne Callies (@SarahWCallies) March 18, 2020

"I got a message for everyone choosing not to practice social distancing right now," Callies said. "Stay in the house, Carl! You know what happens when you don't." Her on-screen son, Riggs, responded to the tweet with "LOL" before quote-tweeting it with a message of his own. Clearly, he loves that this meme is still alive and well:

jesus christ this has been going on for eight years i can't take it anymore https://t.co/h5oVs3yzVO

— chandler riggs (@chandlerriggs) March 18, 2020

The actors are referencing the Carl memes that were so rampant on social media during the early seasons of The Walking Dead. Carl, the young son of Callies' Lori and Andrew Lincoln's Rick, had a tendency to get himself into trouble, thus causing his father -- played by the British Lincoln doing his best Southern accent -- to shout after him in a way that more often than not sounded like he was saying "Coral." The infamous meme "Stay in the house, Carl" was even made into a t-shirt that can be bought on Amazon. [youtube clip_id="m2xvU66D8E4"] The Walking Dead is currently airing its 10th season on AMC. IGN reviewed the last episode positively by praising the twists that keep the series fresh. The show has already been renewed for season 11. As medical experts have advised social distancing as a key preventative measure to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, IGN has rounded up links to donate to charity and tips on how to stay safe. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=25-walking-dead-characters-ranked-by-how-much-we-care&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN.

The Walking Dead actors for Carl and Lori, Chandler Riggs and Sarah Wayne Callies, have brought back the classic "CORAL" meme for a good cause. Callies uploaded a video to her Twitter feed where she calls out those who aren't practicing social distancing in the coronavirus pandemic. She says she has "a message" for them.

STAY IN THE HOUSE CARL!! #SocialDistanacing pic.twitter.com/3GdibqoBmA

— Sarah Wayne Callies (@SarahWCallies) March 18, 2020

"I got a message for everyone choosing not to practice social distancing right now," Callies said. "Stay in the house, Carl! You know what happens when you don't." Her on-screen son, Riggs, responded to the tweet with "LOL" before quote-tweeting it with a message of his own. Clearly, he loves that this meme is still alive and well:

jesus christ this has been going on for eight years i can't take it anymore https://t.co/h5oVs3yzVO

— chandler riggs (@chandlerriggs) March 18, 2020

The actors are referencing the Carl memes that were so rampant on social media during the early seasons of The Walking Dead. Carl, the young son of Callies' Lori and Andrew Lincoln's Rick, had a tendency to get himself into trouble, thus causing his father -- played by the British Lincoln doing his best Southern accent -- to shout after him in a way that more often than not sounded like he was saying "Coral." The infamous meme "Stay in the house, Carl" was even made into a t-shirt that can be bought on Amazon. [youtube clip_id="m2xvU66D8E4"] The Walking Dead is currently airing its 10th season on AMC. IGN reviewed the last episode positively by praising the twists that keep the series fresh. The show has already been renewed for season 11. As medical experts have advised social distancing as a key preventative measure to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, IGN has rounded up links to donate to charity and tips on how to stay safe. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=25-walking-dead-characters-ranked-by-how-much-we-care&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN.

John Boyega, known to many as Finn from the Star Wars sequel trilogy, is celebrating his birthday in style with a Naruto themed cake. Boyega shared a video of his birthday celebration on Twitter, a beaming smile on the noted anime-enthusiast's face as he showed off the multi-tiered Naruto cake. The cake features the colors and iconography of Naruto himself -- an orange, black, white and gray base topped with a smaller cake wrapped in his signature headband and a poof of yellow icing on top to evoke his blonde hair. Boyega celebrated his 28th birthday on March 17 and seems to be making the most it, despite having to spend it in quarantine. The Star Wars actor made headlines a few months ago for accidentally losing the script to The Rise of Skywalker, which wound up getting sold on eBay for $84. Boyega said he "got a call from every official" at Disney, but in the end, everything worked out okay. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-upcoming-star-wars-movie&captions=true"] With former Disney CEO Bob Iger announcing that the franchise would take a brief break from making movies after the Skywalker saga, it appears that The Rise of Skywalker will be the last Star Wars film for a while. However, there are still a lot of Star Wars TV shows planned for the coming months. While we wait for those, Disney has announced that the digital version of The Rise of Skywalker will be available a few days early, so those stuck at home can enjoy it. Further, the powerful mouse has also announced that Frozen 2 will be coming to Disney+ three months early. While you're enjoying these films, be sure to check out some easy tips to avoid spreading COVID-19 to others. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Andrew Smith is a freelance contributor with IGN. Follow him on Twitter @_andrewtsmith.

If you're looking for ways to connect with your friends without leaving the comfort of your couch, a handy Google Chrome extension called Netflix Party is making it easy to watch movies online together. Netflix Party isn't anything new — it's been around for years — but it feels more relevant now more than ever. By installing the extension to your Google Chrome web browser, you and your friends can stream a Netflix show or movie together at the same time. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-comedies-on-netflix-right-now&captions=true"] Once everyone has the extension installed, one person needs to start the viewing party. That person will pick a movie or show on Netflix and then click the NP extension button to the right of the address bar at the top of the browser. With the party started, the person running everything can send the unique URL to all of their friends and just like that, everyone's singing along to Toss a Coin to Your Witcher with Jaskier, watching the latest season of Netflix's Castlevania, or binging whatever else strikes your fancy. Once everyone's in the movie or show's stream, a chat box on the right side of the screen can be used to talk (or at least type) with fellow party members - basically, Netflix Party lets you talk to your friends during a movie without anyone actually having to talk during the movie. The person who started the party can either choose to limit control so that only they have the ability to pause, rewind or fast-forward, or this can be shared among every member of the group. When you exit the movie, the party will automatically end. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/10/01/10-best-netflix-anime-series"] While you can't watch them on Netflix Party, you can now rent new movies like The Invisible Man, The Hunt, and Emma online and on-demand after Universal opted to distribute its recent releases digitally following the temporary closure of movie theaters across the globe. Sony's Bloodshot will be available online from March 24. If you're wondering how to stay safe or find ways to help others during the coronavirus outbreak check out our resource guide. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes. 

Pixar's former president Edwin Catmull and founding employee Pat Hanrahan have been awarded the 2019 ACM A.M. Turing Award for their contributions to computer graphics. The award is handed out by the Association for Computing Machinery and is named after Alan Turing, a mathematician who developed code-breaking technology that assisted the British army in World War II. Turing Award recipients receive a $1 million prize, which Catmull and Hanrahan will split. Funds will be provided by Google. The press release states that Catmull and Hanrahan's influence on the computer graphics industry has impacted data center management and artificial intelligence. "CGI has transformed the way films are made and experienced, while also profoundly impacting the broader entertainment industry,” ACM President Cherri M. Pancake said in a statement. “...Catmull and Hanrahan’s contributions demonstrate that advances in one specialization of computing can have a significant influence on other areas of the field. For example, Hanrahan’s work with shading languages for GPUs, has led to their use as general-purpose computing engines for a wide range of areas, including my own specialization of high-performance computing." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/21/pixars-onward-review"] Catmull helped revolutionize computer imagery by introducing a way to display curved textures around 3D polygons in the 1970s while he was earning his PhD. After college, he founded the New York Institute of Technology Computer Graphics Lab, which is stated in the press release as one of the first computer graphics labs in the country. In 1979, George Lucas hired Catmull for LucasFilm. Steve Jobs eventually bought Catmull's division at Lucasfilm, renamed it Pixar, and made Catmull the president. Hanrahan is said to be one of the first hires at Pixar after working briefly in Catmull's New York Computer Graphics Lab. Hanrahan led projects at Pixar that led to breakthroughs in the lighting of textures in CGI environments. He helped develop 3D rendering software known as RenderMan, which was the engine that would prove powerful enough to make the first feature-length computer-generated movie, Toy Story. Even before Toy Story's release, Pixar would license the RenderMan system to be used on movies such as Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park, according to The New York Times. After Toy Story's release, Pixar continued to share the technology with the filmmakers working on the Star Wars prequels, the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Avatar. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-movies-on-disney&captions=true"] Catmull retired from Pixar in 2018, but stayed on as an adviser until July 2019, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The NY Times reports that Hanrahan left Pixar in 1989 to become a professor at Princeton and Stanford. He continues to teach computer graphics and electrical engineering at Stanford, according to an article from Stanford.edu. “The announcement came totally out of the blue and I am very proud to accept the Turing Award,” Hanrahan said, according to Stanford.edu. “It is a great honor, but I must give credit to a generation of computer graphics researchers and practitioners whose work and ideas influenced me over the years.” The press release states the award will be officially handed out at a ceremony on June 25. Pixar's Onward is currently in theaters, which IGN's critic, Kristy Puchko, praised in her review. However, given recent coronavirus-related movie theater closures, it may be best to watch another one of Pixar's movies or another Disney classic on Disney+. Here's our list of the best content available on Disney+. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN.