Mad Max Gameplay Trailer Reveals Thunderdome
Today's Mad Max gameplay overview trailer reveals the Thunderdome, the caged gladiator arena from 1985's Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome.
Does this mean we can anticipate deadly cage fights as much as ruthless desert warfare?
Just based on this trailer, we're not quite sure what the role of the Thunderdome is in the new Mad Max game.
Does it make a one-off appearance as part of a story mission, or is it a multiplayer game mode unlockable via the campaign? The possibilities...
Steam Workshop Update Gives Creators More Ways to Make Money
Steam has updated Workshop to let modders make more money from their creations.
Games with the new feature enabled will let modders list their maps, items, and other creations for sale directly through Steam Workshop through "a new streamlined process."
Direct mod sales begin today with Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and future titles will become available "in the coming weeks."
"We think this is a great opportunity to help support the incredible creative work being done by mod makers in the Steam Workshop," said Valve's Tom Bui, adding that user-generated content (UGC) is increasingly a "significant component" of many Steam games. Valve believes that adding financial incentives for modders will "help drive the level of UGC to new heights."
Breaking Bad Creator and Disney Team for Jack and the Beanstalk
Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan is teaming up with Disney for a new Jack and the Beanstalk film, simply titled Beanstalk.
The script will be penned by Emmy award-winning Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul writer Thomas Schnauz, which will be based on a detailed outline from Gilligan, according to Deadline.
Gilligan and Mark Johnson (Breaking Bad) are on as producers, while Gilligan himself is considering directing the film as well.
Details are scarce at this time, but according to the report, the project is still very early on. Stay tuned to IGN for the latest on Gilligan and his latest project.
Warframe Sanctuary Update Arrives on PS4
Warframe's Sanctuary update comes to PlayStation 4, bringing a PvP overhaul to the console version of the free-to-play co-op space shooter, as well as a new Warframe, game mode, and quest.
The new Warframe, Chroma, boasts a mix of offensive power and squad buffs that blend elemental forces like fire, lightning, and ice on the battlefield.
Cephalon Capture is a new PvP game mode in the style of Capture the Flag, offering a limited arsenal of weapons and Warframes for competitive players.
No Gambit in X-Men: Apocalypse?
X-Men: Apocalypse may not in fact feature an appearance from Channing Tatum's Gambit.
In an interview with MTV, while promoting his upcoming film Magic Mike XXL, Tatum hinted at the very real possibility of Gambit's planned solo film serving as the first time moviegoers get to see his version of the character on the silver screen. This conflicts with early reports which indicated that Gambit might debut in the Days of Future Past sequel.
"You know, I don’t know if I’m at liberty to say," Tatum said when asked about Gambit's role (or lack thereof) in X-Men: Apocalypse. "But I don’t think I want to introduce Gambit until you can really explain who Gambit is."
What’s New on Netflix in May
No, there's no hugely-hyped superhero series like Marvel's Daredevil in May (though here's your reminder to start watching Daredevil if you haven't!), but that doesn't mean Netflix is slowing its original series roll. Two more new Netflix shows premiere this month - the Jane Fonda/Lily Tomlin comedy Grace & Frankie and the sci-fi drama Between, starring iCarly's Jennette McCurdy - the latter especially notable as it's the first time Netflix will release a series with one episode a week, rather than their usual "Here's the whole season at once" method.
Marvel's Daredevil Picked Up for Season 2 with New Showrunners
Here’s When You Can Watch Square Enix’s E3 Conference
Square Enix has announced it will be holding a press conference at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, joining the likes of Bethesda, Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Microsoft.
The briefing will be held in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 16, at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT, and 1am in Japan. During the conference, Square Enix will discuss its "exciting slate of games coming out in 2015 and beyond."
The conference will be available for streaming via Twitch and YouTube. Of course, IGN will be on-site to cover all the exciting announcements as well, so you can count on us to keep you updated on all the big reveals.
Nintendo’s Latest Direct Focusing on Xenoblade Chronicles X
Nintendo of America has annouced a Nintendo Direct focusing on Xenoblade Chronicles X will take place tomorrow.
Confirmed for North America, the Nintendo Direct will happen on Friday, April 24, at 11am PT / 2pm ET.
After the Nintendo Direct, there will also be a Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation with a focus on Xenoblade Chronicles X gameplay. This will feature folks from Nintendo of America traversing the planet of Mira, engaging alien creatures, and hopping in and out of mechs known as "Dolls."
Xenoblade Chronicles X is being released in Japan on April 29, but there still has been no word of when the game will come out in other regions. Our best clue so far is from Amazon Italy, which recently listed the game for a June 26 release date. We don't specifically know what'll be annouced, but it is possible that Nintendo will officially reveal a release date during the Direct.
Amiibo Touch & Play Coming to Wii U Next Week
Nintendo of Europe has announced that amiibo Touch & Play: Nintendo Classics Highlights will be coming to European Wii U owners next week, on April 30.
In a post on Twitter, the company revealed the exciting news, reminding fans it will be a free download.
amiibo Touch & Play: Nintendo Classics Highlights comes to #WiiU as a free download from 30/04! pic.twitter.com/RJmcxGy9TU
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) April 23, 2015
This Week in the Nintendo eShop
It's a Mario Kart kind of week on the Wii U eShop, with the new Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack and 200CC update launching alongside the DS Virtual Console release of Mario Kart DS. Aside from that, the other big release this week is Cube Creator 3D, a Minecraft-like game on the 3DS. With only three total new releases this week, Nintendo seems to be saying to the world: "Hey, how about you play some Mario Kart?"
Cube Creator 3D ($4.99)
While seemingly every other platform in the world already has Minecraft, the 3DS does not. And it still doesn't, but Cube Creator 3D, from 3DS regulars Big John Games, promises to bring the creative crafting and survival reminiscent of Minecraft to the two-screened system. Cube Creator 3D features a Creative Mode and a Survival Mode, as well as touch screen controls and stereoscopic 3D. Also, it's only $4.99 for a limited time before it reverts to a higher price.