Yearly Archives: 2020

Former Capcom Employees Fear For Their Private Data After Massive Hack on Company

A massive ransomware attack on Capcom has leaked numerous, high-profile games in development like new Dragon's Dogma and Street Fighter titles. But former employees are frustrated with how Capcom is handling its response to their personal information, which Capcom confirmed was compromised as part of the leak. A source close to Capcom who wishes to remain anonymous has shared with IGN that there is a worrying lack of communication between Capcom and former employees who want to find out more about how vulnerable they are following the ransomware attack on Capcom that briefly took the company’s data hostage. In a press release from earlier this week, Capcom confirmed that among the information compromised by hackers, “Personal information of former employees” including names, signatures, passport information, and HR information was accessed. Capcom_Logo Unfortunately, Capcom has seemingly made little effort to reach out to these former employees. In an update on Capcom's official investor website, the company said it "has begun contacting individuals whose information it has verified to have been compromised to explain the background of this incident and current situation." But former employees have said they only have an email address and phone number for investors worried about their data. “It’s a one-way street, people are asking for info but nothing is coming back,” a source shared with IGN. According to our sources, attempts to communicate with Capcom via official channels haven't been responded to. On its investor website, Capcom has outlined several steps on how it will move forward. This includes "coordinating with law enforcement authorities in Japan and the U.S. and also give timely reports to and receive advice from the institutions responsible for the protection of personal information in each country." Capcom also says it's working with "a major IT security specialist company" and is "in discussions with external security experts" with "plans to newly establish an advisory board regarding system security working towards preventing any reoccurrence." Employees, particularly former members of the now-shuttered Capcom Vancouver, know that at least some information of theirs was included in the leak after a signed NDA from Capcom Vancouver made it online as part of the leak. But former employees haven’t heard back from Capcom about their safety status or next steps. “No one has reached out to us from the Capcom side,” the former employee says. “It’s a little bit of a frustration and worry — most people have never dealt with this sort of situation before and there’s really no guidance on it.” [caption id="attachment_2441105" align="alignnone" width="646"]Information Capcom confirmed has been compromised. Information Capcom confirmed has been compromised.[/caption] Former Capcom employees are now working together to help one another on their own without support from the Japanese headquarters. Employees are communicating over internal messaging services “giving tips and guidance for contacting credit bureaus” and government agencies that can help secure their private information. Though data leaks and breaches aren't uncommon for many larger corporations, the scale of the attack on Capcom is unprecedented, not only in terms of what kind of data was accessed but what has already made its way online including Capcom’s development pipeline for the next four years. “I think we were all just shocked at the scale of it,” the former employee says. “It’s a sh*tty situation for everyone involved, especially Capcom.” IGN has reached out to Capcom for comment. In a statement the company says,
"We certainly apologize for the concern caused by the possibility that personal data has been compromised. As mentioned in the press release, Capcom has listed the maximum number of items it has determined to potentially have been affected at the present time. Capcom is continuing the investigation into what has potentially been taken or compromised and has begun contacting those individuals whose information it has verified as having been compromised. For individuals in North America who wish to inquire about personal information that has potentially been compromised, they can visit our customer support page for more informationwww.capcom.com/support."
Meanwhile, companies like Apple and Google recommend users activate two-factor authentication support, which is strongly encouraged to keep personal data on those services safe, at least as far as data on those platforms are concerned. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Massive Capcom Leaks Reveal Dragon’s Dogma 2, Street Fighter 6, and Potentially More

The fallout from a massive data breach at Capcom continues as more games in development leak online. A purported screenshot from the leaks shows a Capcom development schedule for the next four years, and IGN believes at least portions of that list to be legitimate, including listings for Dragon's Dogma 2 and Street Fighter 6. Earlier this week, Capcom confirmed it was the victim of a “customized ransomware attack” that led to unauthorized access to its network. Capcom says corporate, employee, and customer information may have been compromised by the attack. Subsequently, materials from those leaks have been released onto the internet — while unable to verify them all, sources close to Capcom have told IGN that many are genuine. As more information from the leaked data packages continues to trickle out, Capcom’s alleged game development plans for the next four years appear to have made their way online. The schedule includes a mix of sequels and remakes, while others are only listed under their codenames. Here is a list of the biggest names listed in the purported schedule:
  • Resident Evil Outbreak - Q4 FY21
  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 - Q2 FY22
  • Street Fighter 6 - Q3 FY22
  • Rockman [Mega Man in North America] Match - Q3 FY22
  • Resident Evil 4 Remake - Q4 FY22
  • Monster Hunter 6 - Q2 FY23
  • Biohazard Apocalypse - Q3 FY23
  • “SSF6” - Q4 FY23
  • Final Fight Remake - Q2 FY24
  • Power Stone Remake - Q3 FY24
  • Ultra SF6 - Q4 FY24
  • Resident Evil Hank [likely, “Hunk”] - Q4 FY24
  Sources confirmed to IGN that some of the games included in the list are legitimate — including Dragon's Dogma 2 and Street Fighter 6 — but could potentially be out of date. Many other games revealed in the leak are listed under codenames. Capcom detected the ransomware attacks in the early morning hours of November 2, 2020. The attack “destroyed and encrypted data” on Capcom’s servers and criminal organization Ragnar Locker messaged the company demanding a money ransom for the compromised information. Capcom says it will continue coordinating with law enforcement in Japan and the United States and is still gauging the overall damage caused by the attack. Capcom also reassured customers that its online services, website, and games are safe to access. However, former Capcom employees have expressed frustration with the company to IGN about how it has handled the fallout to their personal lives and information. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-resident-evil-game-review-ever&captions=true"] Data breaches targeting major video game companies have become more frequent in recent years. A massive data breach on Nintendo dubbed the "Gigaleak," spilled troves of internal data online. But the information revealed in the Gigaleak mostly pertained to older projects whereas the Capcom leaks are more forward-looking. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Massive Capcom Leaks Reveal Dragon’s Dogma 2, Street Fighter 6, and Potentially More

The fallout from a massive data breach at Capcom continues as more games in development leak online. A purported screenshot from the leaks shows a Capcom development schedule for the next four years, and IGN believes at least portions of that list to be legitimate, including listings for Dragon's Dogma 2 and Street Fighter 6. Earlier this week, Capcom confirmed it was the victim of a “customized ransomware attack” that led to unauthorized access to its network. Capcom says corporate, employee, and customer information may have been compromised by the attack. Subsequently, materials from those leaks have been released onto the internet — while unable to verify them all, sources close to Capcom have told IGN that many are genuine. As more information from the leaked data packages continues to trickle out, Capcom’s alleged game development plans for the next four years appear to have made their way online. The schedule includes a mix of sequels and remakes, while others are only listed under their codenames. Here is a list of the biggest names listed in the purported schedule:
  • Resident Evil Outbreak - Q4 FY21
  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 - Q2 FY22
  • Street Fighter 6 - Q3 FY22
  • Rockman [Mega Man in North America] Match - Q3 FY22
  • Resident Evil 4 Remake - Q4 FY22
  • Monster Hunter 6 - Q2 FY23
  • Biohazard Apocalypse - Q3 FY23
  • “SSF6” - Q4 FY23
  • Final Fight Remake - Q2 FY24
  • Power Stone Remake - Q3 FY24
  • Ultra SF6 - Q4 FY24
  • Resident Evil Hank [likely, “Hunk”] - Q4 FY24
  Sources confirmed to IGN that some of the games included in the list are legitimate — including Dragon's Dogma 2 and Street Fighter 6 — but could potentially be out of date. Many other games revealed in the leak are listed under codenames. Capcom detected the ransomware attacks in the early morning hours of November 2, 2020. The attack “destroyed and encrypted data” on Capcom’s servers and criminal organization Ragnar Locker messaged the company demanding a money ransom for the compromised information. Capcom says it will continue coordinating with law enforcement in Japan and the United States and is still gauging the overall damage caused by the attack. Capcom also reassured customers that its online services, website, and games are safe to access. However, former Capcom employees have expressed frustration with the company to IGN about how it has handled the fallout to their personal lives and information. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-resident-evil-game-review-ever&captions=true"] Data breaches targeting major video game companies have become more frequent in recent years. A massive data breach on Nintendo dubbed the "Gigaleak," spilled troves of internal data online. But the information revealed in the Gigaleak mostly pertained to older projects whereas the Capcom leaks are more forward-looking. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN. Additional reporting by Joe Skrebels.

Phasmophobia Dev Shows Off Upcoming Prison Level

The nightmares of Phasmophobia aren’t stopping anytime soon. Developer Kinetic Games has shared new screenshots of its upcoming prison level, adding a carceral flair to their co-op ghost hunting game.

Check out the gallery below for a look.

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The three new screenshots show what appears to be an inmate common room with circular tables and an overhead walkway, an outer perimeter with multiple rows of fencing and guard towers, and a row of visitation pods. Kinetic Games says the map’s cell block is currently in-progress.

Phasmophobia players have been clamoring for new content ever since the game spiked in popularity last October. Phasmophobia currently has seven maps haunted by procedural ghosts, the majority of them being suburban or rural family houses. A large asylum map has also been in the mix, but the upcoming prison map will be considered a medium-sized map, Kinetic tweeted.

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/20/phasmophobia-first-time-ghost-hunting-goes-terribly-wrong"]

Kinetic Games, a one-person operation run by an individual named Dknighter, certainly has their work cut out for them. The developer has had to reconsider their early access plans since the game’s rise to the top of Twitch and YouTube stardom. They say their immediate focus is on fixing bugs, but the developer’s publicly open Trello board lists a considerable number of future goals: Adding a single-player button that doesn’t connect to a server, adding weather effects, adding in more scares, and plenty of quality-of-life changes.

Kinetic Games did not give any indication of when the prison level will be made available. Don’t forget to check out our Phasmophobia wiki for all the ghost hunting tips you need.

[poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/donut hunter for IGN.

Phasmophobia Dev Shows Off Upcoming Prison Level

The nightmares of Phasmophobia aren’t stopping anytime soon. Developer Kinetic Games has shared new screenshots of its upcoming prison level, adding a carceral flair to their co-op ghost hunting game.

Check out the gallery below for a look.

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=phasmophobia-prison-level-screenshots&captions=true"]

The three new screenshots show what appears to be an inmate common room with circular tables and an overhead walkway, an outer perimeter with multiple rows of fencing and guard towers, and a row of visitation pods. Kinetic Games says the map’s cell block is currently in-progress.

Phasmophobia players have been clamoring for new content ever since the game spiked in popularity last October. Phasmophobia currently has seven maps haunted by procedural ghosts, the majority of them being suburban or rural family houses. A large asylum map has also been in the mix, but the upcoming prison map will be considered a medium-sized map, Kinetic tweeted.

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/20/phasmophobia-first-time-ghost-hunting-goes-terribly-wrong"]

Kinetic Games, a one-person operation run by an individual named Dknighter, certainly has their work cut out for them. The developer has had to reconsider their early access plans since the game’s rise to the top of Twitch and YouTube stardom. They say their immediate focus is on fixing bugs, but the developer’s publicly open Trello board lists a considerable number of future goals: Adding a single-player button that doesn’t connect to a server, adding weather effects, adding in more scares, and plenty of quality-of-life changes.

Kinetic Games did not give any indication of when the prison level will be made available. Don’t forget to check out our Phasmophobia wiki for all the ghost hunting tips you need.

[poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/donut hunter for IGN.

Zombie Deadpool Is the Most Disgustingly Detailed Marvel Figure Ever

Hot Toys never fails to impress with the level of detail the company packs into its 1:6 scale figures. But is there such a thing as a Hot Toys figure with too much detail? The new Marvel Zombies Deadpool figure might just cross that line. Zombie Deadpool is the first in what looks to be a series of Hot Toys figures inspired by the long-running Marvel Zombies comic book franchise. True to the source material, it presents Wade Wilson as a shambling, undead but still very meta superhero. Get a closer look (if you dare) in the slideshow gallery below: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=zombie-deadpool-is-the-most-disgustingly-detailed-marvel-figure-ever&captions=true"] Like most 1:6 scale figures, Deadpool measures in at 12-inches tall. This release comes with a number of accessories, including various weapons, a comic-inspired display backdrop and Headpool and Squirrelpool figurines. Collectors will basically be halfway to a full-blown Deadpool Corps set after buying this figure. Zombie Deadpool is priced at $270 and is available to pre-order now through Sideshow Collectibles and various other retailers. The figure is expected to be released between October and December of 2021. Hot Toys has certainly produced plenty of movie-inspired Marvel figures over the years (including no fewer than three versions of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool), but Zombie Deadpool is the company's latest shift toward the comics instead. Recently Hot Toys has also previewed a new line of Venomized figures, including a life-size Venomized Baby Groot toy. Hot Toys also had plenty of figures inspired by Insomniac's Spider-Man games on display at Sideshow Con this summer. In other news, Hot Toys recently revealed an Ahsoka Tano figure inspired by the final season of The Clone Wars. Not to be outdone, Hasbro recently released a new wave of Clone Wars figures exclusive to Walmart. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/01/15/this-hot-toys-thanos-is-huge"] Which other Marvel heroes would you like to see get the zombie treatment from Hot Toys? Sound off in the comments below. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Zombie Deadpool Is the Most Disgustingly Detailed Marvel Figure Ever

Hot Toys never fails to impress with the level of detail the company packs into its 1:6 scale figures. But is there such a thing as a Hot Toys figure with too much detail? The new Marvel Zombies Deadpool figure might just cross that line. Zombie Deadpool is the first in what looks to be a series of Hot Toys figures inspired by the long-running Marvel Zombies comic book franchise. True to the source material, it presents Wade Wilson as a shambling, undead but still very meta superhero. Get a closer look (if you dare) in the slideshow gallery below: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=zombie-deadpool-is-the-most-disgustingly-detailed-marvel-figure-ever&captions=true"] Like most 1:6 scale figures, Deadpool measures in at 12-inches tall. This release comes with a number of accessories, including various weapons, a comic-inspired display backdrop and Headpool and Squirrelpool figurines. Collectors will basically be halfway to a full-blown Deadpool Corps set after buying this figure. Zombie Deadpool is priced at $270 and is available to pre-order now through Sideshow Collectibles and various other retailers. The figure is expected to be released between October and December of 2021. Hot Toys has certainly produced plenty of movie-inspired Marvel figures over the years (including no fewer than three versions of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool), but Zombie Deadpool is the company's latest shift toward the comics instead. Recently Hot Toys has also previewed a new line of Venomized figures, including a life-size Venomized Baby Groot toy. Hot Toys also had plenty of figures inspired by Insomniac's Spider-Man games on display at Sideshow Con this summer. In other news, Hot Toys recently revealed an Ahsoka Tano figure inspired by the final season of The Clone Wars. Not to be outdone, Hasbro recently released a new wave of Clone Wars figures exclusive to Walmart. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/01/15/this-hot-toys-thanos-is-huge"] Which other Marvel heroes would you like to see get the zombie treatment from Hot Toys? Sound off in the comments below. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Xbox-Exclusive CrossfireX Delayed to 2021

The upcoming Xbox exclusive first-person shooter CrossfireX has been delayed to 2021. It was originally slated to launch sometime in 2020. Unsurprisingly, the delay is attributed to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the development team at Smilegate have faced challenges developing remotely, according to a recent tweet. It’s unclear if the delay is specifically due to the multiplayer side of the game facing issues, as the single-player side of the game is being developed by Remedy Entertainment (creators of Control and the Alan Wake franchise). Earlier this year, we had a chance to get hands-on with both the single-player portion of the game as well as the separate free-to-play multiplayer mode. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=crossfirex-multiplayer-screenshots&captions=true"] CrossfireX is the sequel to the 2007 multiplayer shooter Crossfire which is extremely popular in China and South Korea boasting over 1 billion registered players, making it the most-popular game worldwide by player count. Smilegate eventually brought Crossfire to the West in 2009, although it didn’t have as big of an impact as it did in Eastern markets. There’s currently no firm release date or window besides 2021, but we’ll be sure to update you as soon as we hear more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, Reviews, and Wikis writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.

Xbox-Exclusive CrossfireX Delayed to 2021

The upcoming Xbox exclusive first-person shooter CrossfireX has been delayed to 2021. It was originally slated to launch sometime in 2020. Unsurprisingly, the delay is attributed to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the development team at Smilegate have faced challenges developing remotely, according to a recent tweet. It’s unclear if the delay is specifically due to the multiplayer side of the game facing issues, as the single-player side of the game is being developed by Remedy Entertainment (creators of Control and the Alan Wake franchise). Earlier this year, we had a chance to get hands-on with both the single-player portion of the game as well as the separate free-to-play multiplayer mode. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=crossfirex-multiplayer-screenshots&captions=true"] CrossfireX is the sequel to the 2007 multiplayer shooter Crossfire which is extremely popular in China and South Korea boasting over 1 billion registered players, making it the most-popular game worldwide by player count. Smilegate eventually brought Crossfire to the West in 2009, although it didn’t have as big of an impact as it did in Eastern markets. There’s currently no firm release date or window besides 2021, but we’ll be sure to update you as soon as we hear more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, Reviews, and Wikis writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.

Pink Panther Reboot in the Works With Sonic the Hedgehog Director

MGM is looking to reboot the Pink Panther franchise once more. The Hollywood Reporter writes the studio is tapping Sonic the Hedgehog director Jeff Fowler and Bad Boys for Life co-writer Chris Bremner to reinvent the property. With any new Pink Panther project, the obvious question is usually "Which version?". Is the movie about the hilariously inept Inspector Clouseau and his search for the titular missing gem, or is it about the literal pink-colored panther who's appeared in the franchise's various cartoon spinoffs? In this case, MGM's answer seems to be "Why not both?" [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-delayed-movie-due-to-coronavirus-so-far&captions=true"] According to THR, the reboot will revolve around a detective character (whether Clouseau or a new creation is unclear) who undergoes a traumatic event and begins hallucinating a cartoonish pink panther sidekick. From the sound of things, the reboot might be the closest we ever get to a Calvin and Hobbes movie. Pink Panther will be produced through Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich's production company Rideback. Walter Mirisch, who executive produced the original 1963 film, will also executive produce the reboot alongside Rideback's Ryan Halprin. Mirisch's son Lawrence will produce the film alongside none other than cinematic legend Julie Andrews (who, as THR notes, was married to original Pink Panther director/co-writer Blake Edwards). The original Pink Panther film series spanned 10 films between 1963 and 1993, many of which star the late Peter Sellers as Inspector Jacques Clouseau. The series was rebooted in 2006's The Pink Panther, with Steve Martin taking over the Clouseau role. Martin returned in 2009's The Pink Panther 2. The cartoon Pink Panther character has also appeared in more than a hundred theatrical shorts and several animated series. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/13/sonic-the-hedgehog-review"] Fowler is also set to direct the recently greenlit Sonic the Hedgehog 2, though neither that sequel nor the Pink Panther reboot currently have a release window. Sonic proved to be one of the few box office success of 2020, a year marked mostly by major delays and studios pivoting to SVOD releases. Are you excited at the prospect of a new Pink Panther movie? Let us know in the comments below. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.