Gears 5 Definitely Won’t Be Called ‘Gears of War 5′
The upcoming addition to the Gears of War franchise will be called Gears 5 rather than Gears of War 5.
Head of The Coalition Rod Fergusson confirmed the name on Twitter, explaining that, while the franchise name is still "Gears of War", the company decided to shorten the title to fit in with its new family of products.
Thanks for the kind words. BTW it’s just Gears 5. That is what’s going to be on the box.
— Rod Fergusson (@GearsViking) June 21, 2018
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Feels Like a Museum for its Own Franchise
Smash Bros. has always been a showcase for Nintendo’s other work. Since introducing the 12 core stars of the N64 original - each representing Nintendo’s biggest franchises and most beloved cult hits - the series has consistently ballooned to include characters old, new, forgotten and tangential. Items, Assist Trophies, stages and soundtracks have become part of the firmament, with almost every one a reference to something someone out there will remember; an unnatural history museum, if you will.
But Super Smash Bros. Ultimate feels different. Suddenly this feels more like a museum built to celebrate Smash Bros. itself.
Scientists Growing Neanderthal ‘Minibrains’
A group of scientists is using stem cells to grow "minibrains" that contain Neanderthal DNA, and hopes they'll learn to control crab-like robots. Yep.
According to Science Magazine, a research group at the University of California San Diego School Of Medicine is conducting the project, which has been made possible by the intersection of a number of scientific research areas: "ancient DNA, the genome editor CRISPR and 'organoids' built from stem cells."
Organoids - miniature versions of bodily organs used for research - have been created from modern human brain tissue before, but geneticist Alysson Muotri has revealed that he and his team have been using Neanderthal DNA to create small versions of the extinct human species' cortex.
Find Cheap Gaming Laptop Deals for June Here
If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use.
After a really great deal on a gaming laptop? Look no further, as I have hand-picked a selection of the best laptop deals available right now. I'm working around the clock to ensure these are the best laptop deals from the most reliable retailers, including laptops with exclusive voucher codes attached. Whether you want a great value gaming laptop to play the best titles on decent settings, or a budget laptop for school or work, there's something here for everyone.
IGN Happy Hour: Overwatch Voice Actors Special
It's a perfect day for some mayhem! And what better way to ensure that than with an in depth chat with Australia's national treasure Junkrat, and internationally renowned DJ Lucio!
IGN AU's Dan Crowd and Cam Shea had voice actors Jonny Cruz (Lucio) and Chris Parson (Junkrat) over for some beers and a rowdy chat about all things Australia, what it's actually like to record all the sounds we take for granted in video games, and the life-changing experience that has been Overwatch.
Download the IGN Happy Hour: Overwatch Special - Audio Version
Or stream it right here:
Hearthstone’s Shaman: Blizzard on the Class with RNG Baked into its Hero Power
I recently published an interview with Team 5's Lead Initial Designer Peter Whalen and Lead Final Designer Dean Ayala, discussing the design process behind Hearthstone's latest set, The Witchwood. As part of that conversation, we also chatted about the state of Shaman and where the team would like to take the class. I cut it from the first piece (for length reasons), but found it pretty interesting, so here it is, published separately. Enjoy!
Wonder Woman 1984 Will Reportedly Get a Surprise Appearance at Comic-Con
Gal Gadot may make an appearance at San Diego Comic Con in the lead up to her new movie Wonder Woman 1984.
Deadline reports it's likely we'll see Gadot in Hall H during Warner Bros. DC presentation to show off a peek at the sequel, however, Deadline also contacted Warner Bros. about this rumour and there was no comment.
Wonder Woman 1984 is set to hit cinemas on November 1, 2019, and has only recently commenced filming, so there may not be much to show at Comic-Con next month.
We already have a first look at some photos from the set including the new Wonder Woman costume and confirmation that Chris Pine will return in his role as Steve Trevor (and we have some theories about how that's possible as well).
NHL 19 Release Date, Cover Star Announced
EA has announced the release date and cover star for NHL 19.
Nashville Predators’ Norris Trophy-winning defenseman P.K. Subban is the cover athlete for NHL 19, which comes out on September 14 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. An EA spokesperson confirmed to IGN the publisher has "no current plans for Switch or PC" regarding NHL 19.
NHL 19 cover star P.K. Subban.
This latest entry in the sports franchise will let players compete in a new unified progression hub called World of CHEL. It will combine EA SPORTS Hockey League, NHL THREE Drop In, and the new NHL ONES and Pro-Am modes.
These Were the Most Popular Games at E3 2018
Anthem, Cyberpunk 2077, and Fallout 76 lead the list of most popular games on IGN during the week of E3 2018.
Below are the top 25 most popular games on IGN—including both web and app views—from June 8-15. It's important to note these results are based on content views during the week and don't factor in views during the press conferences.
- Anthem
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Fallout 76
- Kingdom Hearts III
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Jump Force
- The Last of Us Part II
- Battlefield V
- Spider-Man
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
MoviePass Responds to AMC’s Movie Ticket Subscription Service
MoviePass has responded to AMC's newly announced movie ticket subscription service, Stubs A-List.
MoviePass issued a response on Twitter, explaining why its service is far superior to AMC's.
AMC has repeatedly disparaged our model as a way to discourage our growth because all along they wanted to launch their own, more expensive plan. We want to make movies more accessible, they want more profit.
— MoviePass (@MoviePass) June 20, 2018