Jurassic World’s Head of Security Talks
A new viral video for this summer's Jurassic World centers around Vincent D'Onofrio's character in the film, Vic Hoskins.
As Head of Private Security at InGen, Hoskins is tasked with ensuring the safety of the visitors at Jurassic World -- a job that will prove to be exceptionally difficult. Take a look:
D'Onofrio can be seen alongside Chris Pratt when Jurassic World hits theaters June 12, 2015.
For more, check out some details on the film's new carnivorous dinosaur, the Indominus Rex, right here.
Jordan Sirani is a freelance news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @jdsirani.
Secret Wars Brings Back a Married Spider-Man
Update: 1602: Witch Hunter Angela and Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows have been announced and added to our list of Secret Wars tie-ins.
Marvel's massive Secret Wars event is kicking off in May, and it looks like it''s going to impact all corners of the Marvel Universe. The publisher is busy announcing new mini-series and ongoing books that will spin out of Secret Wars. As previously revealed, these new projects will fall under one of three brandings - Last Days, Battleworld and War Zones - depending on when they take place and how they fit into the larger framework of Secret Wars.
This Sonic 2 Statue Flies High
UK-based toy company First 4 Figures is adding another statue to their growing lineup of Sonic the Hedgehog collectibles, and it's a doozy. The Sonic "The Tornado" Diorama is inspired by one of the climactic levels from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, as Dr. Robotnik flees to the Death Egg and Sonic and Tails pursue him on their trusty rocket-powered biplane, The Tornado.
Link on Loftwing is First 4 Figures' Newest Legend of Zelda Figure
Both heroes are depicted in this massive diorama, which measures 17 inches tall, 14 inches wide, and 14 inches long. The plane itself is painted with a metallic finish and attached to a pivot joint, allowing collectors to display it at any angle they choose.
Three New Titles Added to Star Wars Humble Bundle
Three new titles have been added to the Star Wars Humble Bundle, bringing the total number of titles on offer to 12.
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Starfighter and Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II will now be available to anyone who spends more than the average of $11.48, in addition to the other titles already revealed.
Proceeds from the Humble Bundle sale go toward developers, UNICEF, and the Humble group. Visit the official Humble Bundle page to view all of the details.
MLB 15: The Show New Features Revealed
Universal Rewards, Licensed Equipment, and 30 Legends have been revealed for MLB 15: The Show.
This year, in addition to the XP and Stubs usually rewarded by your Universal Profile, you will also find different qualities of licensed equipment, such as bats and fielding gloves, which will enhance your player's attributes in Road to the Show mode.
In Franchise mode, Brand Sponsorship contracts have been added which will unlock certain budget incentives based on your performance. Finally, 30 Legends have been added to the game for you to collect, including players such as Ted Williams and Ernie Banks. The full list of Legends and brand sponsors can be seen in the video above.
Blizzard Resurrects Lost Vikings For Heroes of the Storm
Blizzard has revealed the latest champion to join its MOBA Heroes of the Storm are the Lost Vikings from its 1992 platformer.
Erik, Baleog and Olaf will be playable as one hero, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. As a result then, they're classed as extremely complex to play and, from Blizzard's description, it's not hard to see why.
You can choose whether to move and attack with them individually or as a unit, with advantages to both. The downside, however, is they can be killed separately and have their own respawn timers, which is sure to be an annoyance as some of their more powerful abilities require them being used as a group.
Cities: Skylines Gets Release Date and New Trailer
Cities: Skylines will be available on PC, Mac and Linux from March 10.
The upcoming city-building sim that hopes to offer an alternative for those unimpressed with the last SimCity title also comes with pre-order bonuses. Anyone registering interest in the game between now and launch will receive five additional in-game items (Basketball Court, Botanical Gardens, Merry-go-round, Bouncy Castle, Dog Park), a digital art book and four digital postcards.
When we recently got a chance to try Cities: Skylines out for ourselves, we found ourselves amazed by how good it is considering only 13 people worked on it. If you're looking for something that has the potential to become the next big thing in the genre, check out the trailer below to find out more.
EA Says Titanfall 2 Will Likely be on Multiple Platforms
EA has suggested Titanfall 2 will not be an Xbox-exclusive like its predecessor was.
As the mountain of evidence for a multiplatform sequel continues to rise, the publisher's CFO Blake Jorgensen said during Monday's Technology, Internet & Media Conference that Titanfall 2 would "probably" happen, and owners of other platforms would likely see it.
"Last year it was on the Xbox only; in the future, we haven't yet announced, but we'll probably have another Titanfall game," he said. "It will probably be a bigger footprint than just a single platform. I think that's a huge positive for us."
The original title was available on Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC when it launched back in March 2014, though rumours about where we'll see the sequel have been circulating for much longer. Multiple sources have claimed EA, which is publishing Titanfall 2, plans to see the next entry in Respawn's franchise come to PS4, PC and Xbox One.
Opinion: The Stars Belong to All of Us
Last week, IGN reported on ongoing discussions between federal regulatory agencies and private corporations regarding landing and territory rights on the surface of the moon. The revelation was fascinating but unsurprising, as many US companies already do lots of profitable business in outer space. Ever think about where your satellite TV comes from?
As I read the report, I remembered that great quote from Fight Club: "When deep space exploration ramps up, it'll be the corporations that name everything: the IBM Stellar Sphere, the Microsoft Galaxy, Planet Starbucks." A privatized moon is a future light-years removed from that envisioned by the 1967 UN Outer Space treaty, which begins: “Inspired by the great prospects opening up before mankind as a result of man's entry into outer space, recognizing the common interest of all mankind in the progress of the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes, believing that the exploration and use of outer space should be carried on for the benefit of all peoples irrespective of the degree of their economic or scientific development...” A corporately-colonized solar system isn't compatible with that lofty vision.
Podcast Beyond: End of an Era, Beginning of the Next
It’s the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one. Podcast Beyond bids farewell to Greg Miller and Colin Moriarty, while introducing the team that’s going to be taking over the show starting next week.
We talk about whether The Last Guardian will be re-revealed with a new name, gush on and on about that amazing Persona 5 trailer, and spend some time discussing the past, present, and future of the Internet's No. 1 PlayStation podcast. Make sure you stick around until the end for some surprises, blasts from the past, and a heart-felt passing of the torch.
Until next week…BEYOND!
NOTE: This episode was complicated. The video took a lot of editing, and the audio won't be ready until tomorrow. Apologies, I love you all, and I can't wait to carry the Beyond torch next week.