Bloodborne PS4 Bundle Announced for Europe
Sony has announced a Bloodborne PS4 bundle containing a copy of the game, a black PS4 console, and a black Dualshock 4 controller. The bundle will release with the game on 25th March. So far, no price has been given for the bundle.
On the PS Blog, Sony also provided some more explanation of the Chalice Dungeons feature in Bloodborne.
The Chalice Dungeons are subterranean areas that are accessed by performing rituals with objects found during the game. Each one will be different and they will provide some extra replay value to an already lengthy campaign.
You can read IGN's coverage of Bloodborne's Chalice Dungeons to learn more. Bloodborne was also just announced as the IGN First game for February.
#IDARB Releases Early; Free for Gold Subscribers
#IDARB is now available on Xbox One, ahead of its expected February release date.
The 2D eSport was previously announced as one of February's Games with Gold, however it's already free to download for Xbox Live Gold subscribers. Non-Gold subscribers can pick it up for $15 USD.
#IDARB combines elements from hockey and basketball to create a chaotic online or local multiplayer game. Spectators can impact the game through Twitch or Twitter by spawning items or adding obstacles during live matches.
Zachary Quinto Not Returning for Heroes Reborn
While it had been growing increasingly unlikely that Heroes star Zachary Quinto would return for NBC's Heroes Reborn, with Quinto himself even telling IGN here and here that he was hesitant to return to the series because of his desire to defy audiences' expectations with his work, the actor himself has now confirmed that he won't be reprising his role as Sylar.
Buzzfeed spoke to Quinto at the Sundance Film Festival:
13 Horror Games Not to Turn Your Back on in 2015
Dracula, Pennywise, Cthulhu: all great evils return after periods of protracted slumber. The same goes for this feature. Here are the horror games we're looking forward to in the year ahead.
That said, quite a few of the games we highlighted last year still haven't been released – video games, huh. And while we’re still eager to get our hands on the likes of Routine, Asylum, and Fran Bow, we thought it was time to feature some new games.
If you want to know more about those and what else you may have missed out on last year, check out that article.
The Green Lanterns Move Forward From Godhead
The Godhead crossover storyline may have wrapped in December, but DC's Green Lantern books are still dealing with the aftermath. Green Lantern #39 sees Hal Jordan return to Oa to face the consequences for defying the Templar Guardians during the battle with the New Gods. Unfortunately for him, a new threat is already looming for the Corps. Never a dull moment when you're a Green Lantern.
We have an exclusive preview of Green Lantern #39. Check it out below:
Green Lantern #39 is written by Robert Venditti and drawn by Billy Tan. Look for this issue to be released on Wednesday, February 4 with a cover price of $2.99.
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IGN UK Podcast #265: Bearded Monsters From Below
Be warned, there is a lot of facial hair on this week's podcast. Gav, the most hirsute member of IGN UK, can only play second-fiddle to the bearded magnificence of Phil Robb, co-founder of Turtle Rock Studios and creative director of Evolve. Phil joins Gav and Alex to answer your questions about the upcoming monster-hunter mash-up, from who's the hardest, Goliath or Behemoth, to how all-American support gunner Hank is a British favourite while proper nutjob Hyde tops the hunter chart in the US.
The three amigos also recount the hottest games and movies around at the moment, plus talk about how the once mighty Broadchurch appears to have lost its mojo in season two.
So without further ado, m'lord, let the trial begin!
Ivan Reitman’s Triplets Are Frozen
Ivan Reitman has been discussing the proposed Twin sequel Triplets, explaining that the project is “frozen” at present, with Universal trying to figure out if it’s a good idea to push ahead.
While promoting current film Draft Day – which hit DVD in the UK this week – Reitman revealed that Eddie Murphy is still the actor they want to play the third brother to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, but that the film is still far from getting the green-light.
“That seems to be somewhat frozen at the studio level I think,” explained the man who directed the first film. “We’re still working on the script. They’re trying to decide whether to make it. And that’s basically where it is. We’re about half-way there.”
SEGA Reveals Company Downsizing and Relocation
In a company downsizing, SEGA of America (SoA) plans to relocate from its San Francisco base to Southern California.
SoA president and COO John Cheng explains the move as “crucial” to keep SEGA moving forward throughout North America, and will allow the company to continue offering content across gaming, TV and merchandising.
Relocation packages are on offer for a number of employees considering the move. That said, the amount of positions will be reduced as the company aims to “streamline operations.” SoA doesn’t know how many employees will be affected by the move, but the final amount will be released come early summer.
Game of Thrones Season 5 Trailer: Here’s What We Saw
I just got out of the Game of Thrones IMAX screening, which showed the last two episodes of Season 4, but more importantly, the first trailer for Season 5.
Here's the quick version of what I saw in the trailer.
It was a ton of quick flashes showing the main characters in their new status quos -- bearded Tyrion in tropical Pentos with Varys, Jaime and Cersei mourning, Jon Snow on the offensive, Arya in Braavos -- while also showing some of the new characters from sandy Dorne. The trailer reminds you that just about everybody wants something -- power, vengeance, etc. -- and the one big plot detail it drops is that Varys wants Tyrion to help Daenerys take the Iron Throne.
Watch Mortal Kombat X Gross Out Marshawn Lynch, Rob Gronkowski
Watch Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch and New England Patriots tight end Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski go head-to-head in Mortal Kombat X, and get grossed out in the process.
Lynch shows off his self-described button mashing skills with Kano in the first match of many against Gronkowski and his chosen fighter Ferra/Torr. They go on to play using other fighters such as Cassie Cage and D'Vorah.
Rob Gronkowski from NE Pats and Marshawn Lynch from Seahawks playing MKX
Both American football stars and Conan either cringed, recoiled, covered their eyes and screamed while watching Mortal Kombat X’ gruesome fatalities, with Lynch even walking out in disgust at one particular move.