Amazon Has a Buy One, Get One Half-Off Sale on LEGO Sets Right Now
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Black Friday is behind us and Cyber Monday is a fading memory. But Amazon still has plenty of deals to dole out ahead of the holiday season. Right now, it's running a buy one, get one half off promotion on a bunch of cool LEGO sets.
We're not talking your basic 100-piece sets, either. Not that there's anything wrong with those. But some of the eligible sets include the extremely awesome LEGO Star Wars First Order TIE Fighter set, for example.
Marvel Ends Guardians of the Galaxy Comic
Marvel Comics has revealed that their ongoing Guardians of the Galaxy series is ending as of January's issue #150.
Rumblings of a cancellation first surfaced when Marvel's February 2018 solicitations hit online without Guardians of the Galaxy #151 in the lineup. Today writer Gerry Duggan confirmed that cancellation on Twitter, saying "Folks, Guardians Of The Galaxy IS wrapping at #150, but it's because I pitched a story to @Marvel that was way bigger than just Guardians. HUGE stories are coming your way beginning in February. More soon."
Guardians of the Galaxy #150 cover by Alex Ross. (Marvel Comics)
Google Reportedly Pulling YouTube From Amazon FireTV
It looks like Google will be removing the YouTube app again from Amazon's Echo Show and FireTV devices.
TechCrunch reports the move is due to an ongoing conflict between the two companies, which led to Google removing YouTube from the Alexa-powered Echo Show earlier this year when the app lacked expected features.
The YouTube app was reinstated a few weeks ago, but sources tell TechCrunch this was an act Amazon worked on behind Google's back. The new app also overlays voice controls, which Google says violates the company's Terms of Service.
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 3 Release Date Announced
The third and final episode of prequel series Life is Strange: Before the Storm, "Hell is Empty," will be available on December 20 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Square Enix released a teaser trailer (below) for the final episode ahead of the full trailer tomorrow, which is dropping at 9:30 a.m. PT/ 12:30 p.m. ET. "Hell is Empty" will conclude this prequel story to the original Life is Strange focusing on Chloe's relationship with her best friend Rachel Amber.
While you wait for "Hell is Empty," be sure to read IGN's review of the first episode "Awake" and a review for the second episode "Brave New World," which IGN said made us care about its characters but not the "drawn-out puzzles."
The Game of Thrones That Never Was
Most Game of Thrones fans are aware of the unaired pilot episode that exists, somewhere out there, never to be released no matter how curious we all are, but a recent interview with star Kit Harington may have revealed why we'll never set eyes on it: A whopping 90% of it had to be reshot in order to become the "Winter Is Coming" series premiere we all fell in love with.
"It didn’t look right, didn’t feel right, had nothing different about it," Harington said of the original episode, which apparently contained long, boring exposition scenes and unlikable takes on core characters. Some odd elements still made it onto the air, like Tyrion's super-blonde hair and The Hound's extra-burned face, but most things were tweaked and reworked so that some of the story came across clearer while other plot points were hidden and held back a bit more.
X-Men Spinoff The New Mutants Gets First Poster
Fox has released the first poster for the upcoming X-Men spinoff movie, The New Mutants.
The poster, which you can see below, gives off a major horror vibe, with the film's official Twitter account saying, "The only thing you have to fear... is yourself." It looks like the image features the movie's main characters, including Wolfsbane and Magik, and they seem to be in plenty of discomfort.
The New Mutants poster, image via Twitter.
WWE 2K18 Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced
WWE 2K18 is coming to Nintendo Switch this week.
2K announced the release date, stating physical and digital versions of the game will be released starting December 6, as the "release date may vary by territory."
Players who preordered the physical version will receive two playable versions of Kurt Angle; one with his American Hero persona and one with his Wrestling Machine persona. Players buying digital versions will also be able to download them for free until December 13.
WWE 2K18 will feature a host of DLC options for the Switch release, including a Season Pass, a New Moves Pack, bundles of new playable characters, packs including in-game currency, and more.
Happy! Is Crazier Than Most Superhero Movies, According to Christopher Meloni
SyFy’s new series based on comic book legend Grant Morrison’s graphic novel is a wildly entertaining show (Read our review here). Veteran actor Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: SVU) spoke with us about his role in Happy! and how it differs from other comic book adaptations that he’s been a part of, like Man of Steel and Green Lantern: First Flight.
How to Watch The Game Awards 2017
The Game Awards 2017 in only a few days away and you'll be able to watch the event right here on IGN.
Just like prior years, The Game Awards 2017 will feature a number of exciting reveals and announcements, including the official gameplay debut of PUBG's upcoming desert map. In addition to a roundup of all the winners—see the list of nominees here—you'll be able to catch all of the news as it breaks right here on IGN.
Read on for a rundown of when, where, and how to watch this year's big video game awards show.
Huge Blade & Soul Update Coming This Week
Blade & Soul's newest update brings a new area, level cap raise, and more.
The Dawn of the Lost Continent update arrives Wednesday, December 6 and immediately raises the level cap from 50 to 55 and increases the Hongmoon level cap to 25.
Part of the new level cap are Hongmoon Ultimate Skills, "class-specific attacks of pure destruction." Hitting the new level cap unlocks them.
The update also expands the Blade & Soul storyline, adding an eighth act sending players "on a mission to awaken Jinsoyun."
There are also four new heroic dungeons in the new area, as well as "heroic solo dungeon" Outlaw Island. All told, the update is the biggest "since the game's launch."