Our IGN First game for January is Anthem, the new Javelin-powered, Iron Man-esque adventure from BioWare. We’re covering it all month long, with new features rolling out multiple times per week!
This page will be updated as each new feature drops, so be sure to check back often! And if you missed last month’s IGN First, get caught up on 17 games to keep your eye on in 2019.
BAFTA’s 2019 nominations for film have been announced, and The Favourite leads the pack with 12 nominations.
The period comedy-drama is well ahead of the competition – Bohemian Rhapsody, Roma, First Man and a Star Is Born are tied for second with 7 nominations each.
Alfonso Cuarón has also (per the BBC) broken a BAFTA record, with his 6 nominations for Roma making him the most-nominated individual in a single year.
This year’s winners will be announced on February 10, at a ceremony hosted by Joanna Lumley. Check out the full list of nominations below:
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If you’re an aspiring content creator or streamer, then you absolutely need a capture card for recording and broadcasting game footage. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One make it easy to get streaming with their respective Mixer and Twitch apps but if, say, you want to set up complex scenes with overlays, chroma-keyed backgrounds using high-end camera equipment, you’ll need to upgrade to a PC capture device. Think of it like the GPU for your budding streaming career: you can’t work without one.
The Asylum, the independent movie studio responsible for famous knock-offs like The Atlantic Rim, Tomb Invader, Independents’ Day and the original disaster franchise Sharknado, is revving up to film a mockbuster version of Disney’s Aladdin.
As reported by /Film, this version of Aladdin (a story in the public domain included in the Middle Eastern folktale compilation One Thousand and One Nights published in 1706) is set to start filming in Los Angeles this week.
The cast breakdown of the film reveals each major character, as well as a surprising amount of plot spoilers. Of course, Aladdin and Genie are both accounted for, but Jasmine and Jafar are Disney creations, so they have been switched out for the characters Shahzadi and Vizier Maghreb (respectively) who may closer resemble the characters of the original story. Four other characters that are a part of Aladdin’s street performer group are listed in the cast list as well.
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The second episode of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s Legacy of the First Blade DLC will be released on January 15, Ubisoft announced today.
Titled Shadow Heritage, this latest chapter continues the story from Episode 1, Hunted, and sees players investigating “a blockade initiated by the Order of the Ancients around the port city in Achaia.” In order to begin Shadow Heritage, players will have to complete Hunted, progress beyond the Naxos portion of Chapter 7 in the main story, and reach at least level 28.
Legacy of the First Blade is available as part of the $40 USD Season Pass or as a separate $25 USD purchase.
The Daughters of Lalaia and A Poet’s Legacy, the fourth and fifth episodes of Odyssey’s free The Lost Tales of Greece DLC, will also be released this month, in addition to a new level scaling setting. This new option, available on all difficulty settings but Nightmare, allows players to adjust “how drastically the enemies will scale to their level.”
AMD is holding a keynote on January 9 at CES 2019, and you’ll be able to watch the event live, right here on IGN.
Update: Our livestream is now up! Tune in to watch the conference when it begins at 9am PT/12pm ET.
Dr. Lisa Su, the president and CEO of AMD, will be joined by various guests to discuss new computing tech and its applications—from solving world issues to shaping the future of video games, virtual reality, and more. Read on for a rundown of when and where to watch the keynote live.
AMD will hold its CES 2019 keynote on Wednesday, January 9 at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm UK (Thursday, January 10 at 4am AET). The event will be streamed live from the Venetian in Las Vegas, and viewable here on IGN.
New Super Mario Bros. U was a somewhat unappreciated Wii U launch title, but with its Switch remaster nearly out in the wild, will the platformer find a new lease on life? Is it a worthy addition to the Switch’s growing catalogue of exclusive games? Will Mario finally save Princess Peach? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in our review roundup below.
Our own New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe review says “Deluxe is well worth playing, especially if you didn’t get a chance to play NSMBU on Wii U.” Be sure to check out the full review, or check out GameSpot sister site Metacritic for a wider view of critics’ views on the game.
“Despite its aging formula, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is still a great entry in the series, with its typically tight platforming and both accessibility and depth to spare. While it can feel a bit stale for those who have been round the Mushroom Kingdom one too many times before, Deluxe is well worth playing, especially if you didn’t get a chance to play NSMBU on Wii U.” — Oscar Dayus [Full review]
“If you get into a habit of doing that quick save, it’s not too inconvenient and it’s such a small niggle for a game that is so utterly wonderful. With New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe the year of Nintendo Switch games is off to an incredibly strong start.” — Sam Loveridge [Full review]
“With so many stages to explore and master, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a terrific way to experience this game again or for the first time. Toadette is a good addition for less-experienced players, and she makes some of the star coins easier to reach. While I’m disappointed that this release doesn’t include more additions to the original package, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is still a great game at its core.” — Brian Shea [Full review]
“New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a broadly approachable and feature-rich platforming game. Toadette is a welcome addition to the roster for those after a more forgiving way to tackle some of the more challenging levels, and the inclusion of the New Super Luigi U mode extends its lifespan substantially. While there are a number of other Nintendo Switch games within the genre that outdo New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe in various different ways, it nonetheless remains a highly enjoyable platforming package as a whole.” — Tristan Ogilvie [Full review]
“The further you delve into New Super Mario Bros U, the more rewarding it becomes. Its final worlds hold some of its best levels, and there are plenty of fun secrets to enliven the second or third attempt at a level. But it’s hard to summon the motivation to devote that much time to it. It’s typically well-made and enjoyable, but next to the best of the Mario series, it’s unmemorable.” — Keza MacDonald [Full review]
The most famous dinosaur in the Mushroom Kingdom is gearing up to star in a new game on Nintendo Switch. It’s Yoshi’s Crafted World, a colorful platformer that’s set to release on March 29. But you don’t have to wait that long to lock down your copy. You can already pre-order Yoshi’s Crafted World from a number of retailers. Here’s what to expect from the game and where you can find it.
Yoshi’s Crafted World kicks off when Kamek and Baby Bowser try to steal a powerful gem-infused stone. Unfortunately for them, the gems become scattered across the land, leaving Yoshi to collect them. Thus begins your adventure through a world made from craft items like cardboard, paper cups, and construction paper.
Each level is strewn with collectibles like coins and Poochy Pups, and can be flipped around and played through backwards once you reach the end. As you play, you’ll collect costumes you can dress Yoshi in to add a layer of protection. A second player can join in for couch co-op using a second Joy-Con, and the game has a Mellow mode that makes it easier to play for young kids and newcomers.
So far, no retailers have announced any pre-order bonuses for Yoshi’s Crafted World. And unlike many games these days, no special editions seem to be planned, either. That might be a bummer for collectors, but at least it makes it easy to choose which version to buy.
At the time of this writing, Amazon has the best pre-order price for Yoshi’s Crafted World, but you can also find it at several other retailers.
