See How Star Wars: The Mandalorian Used Fortnite Engine’s Tech To Film The TV Show

The new Star Wars TV show, The Mandalorian, makes use of a variety of special effects that Lucasfilm created in partnership with iconic effects studio Industrial Light and Magic and Fortnite studio Epic Games. A new behind-the-scenes video showcases the fascinating technology that was used to bring The Mandalorian’s sets to life.

The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau says the technology, which uses Epic’s Unreal Engine to project scenes onto LED screens surrounding the physical set, will impact and influence how TV shows and movies are made in the future. In the video, it’s not hard to see why.

With LED screens in the background projecting anything imaginable, the actors on set can physically point at things and actually see what they’re looking it. Not only that, but this technology allowed the producers to have sunrises and sunsets that could last all day. They could also literally move mountains in the background because they’re digital. This opens up incredible new possibilities for digital filmmaking.”

Take a look at the full video to learn more about the new LED tech that was used in the making of The Mandalorian. Presumably this will continue for Season 2, which is due out in October 2020.

Like Season 1, the sophomore outing of The Mandalorian will stream exclusively on Disney+. Recently, Disney announced that the service had reached 28.6 million paying subscribers.

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Dragon Ball FighterZ Showcases Upcoming DLC Fighter Kefla’s Moves In New Video

The third Fighters Pass for Dragon Ball FighterZ was recently announced, and will begin on February 28 with the release of Kefla. She’ll be the first of five new characters coming to the game, with Ultra Instinct Goku and three unannounced warriors also joining the battle.

Bandai Namco has released video of a fight featuring Kefla, showing off her fast kicks and red ki blast attacks. It looks like she’ll move fast, and the video shows off some of her longer potential combos as she cuts through Frieza, Goku, and Vegeta.

Kefla, who debuted in Dragon Ball Super during the Tournament of Power, is a fusion character–she’s Universe 6 Saiyans Kale and Caulifla fused together. She joins Vegito, Gogeta, and Gotenks, the other fused Saiyan fighters in the game.

Her super move is pulled from her iconic battle against Ultra Instinct Goku–it’s a giant ki wave fired from both hands.

Dragon Ball FighterZ will feature in the Evo 2020 line-up in July, where we could potentially see combatants fighting using Kefla and any new fighters added to the game by then.

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Westworld Season 3 Trailer: 33 Things You Missed

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Watch the Intense Opening Credits for Al Pacino’s Hunters

If you’re looking for another blood-soaked action series with comic book sensibilities while you’re waiting for Season 2 of The Boys, Amazon is likely hoping that its new Al Pacino-fronted thriller, Hunters, makes it onto your watchlist.

Centered around a group of Nazi hunters in 1970s New York, led by Pacino’s Meyer Offerman (who recruits Logan Lerman’s naive young comic book aficionado, Jonah Heidelbaum, to the cause), Hunters was created by David Weil, who was inspired by his grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, to tell a fantastical but all-too relevant tale about a young Jewish kid who is able to reclaim power from his oppressors.

“She would tell me stories about her time during the war. And as a young kid, five, six years old, hearing those stories, they felt like the stuff of comic books and superheroes. And as I got older I struggled with that feeling of birthright: What was my responsibility now to continue her story? So many Holocaust survivors are no longer with us and that community is growing smaller and smaller by the year,” Weil pointed out during Amazon’s presentation at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. “And so for me this was a love letter to my grandmother. It was a quest to don that vigilante cape in the face of rising antisemitism in the world, racism, xenophobia. It was a desire to shed light on hidden crimes and hidden truths. And it was also kind of a desire to create a sense of catharsis and wish fulfillment for a young Jewish kid growing up on Long Island who wanted to see superheroes who looked like him on screen.”

IGN has an exclusive sneak peek at the show’s stylized opening credits, showing Meyer’s band of hunters set against the Nazi leaders who have infiltrated US society, including those played by Dylan Baker and Lena Olin.

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The cast also includes Jerrika Hinton, Josh Radnor, Carol Kane, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa, Kate Mulvany, and Saul Rubinek, and was executive produced by Jordan Peele through his Monkeypaw Productions banner, alongside executive producer Nikki Toscano and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, who directed the first episode.

Pacino also shared what attracted him to the TV series when speaking to critics: “There’s an originality in this show and it’s somewhat eccentric. And all of a sudden you’ll see it from certain angles… There are a lot of elements in it that catch you off guard, and that’s part of the interest. It holds your interest because you never know when a joke is going to come,” he said. “That was what really appealed to me when I read it, that there was this element [that] things are not what they seem.”

Watch the red-band trailer for Amazon’s Hunters below:

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Hunters will release all 10 episodes of Season 1 on Friday, February 21 on Amazon Prime Video.

PUBG Update 6.2 Will Enable PS4 And Xbox One Cross-Play

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) recently released released patch 6.2 on PC, adding a team deathmatch mode to the game. The update will make its way to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game soon too, and is now available on the Public Test Server.

Beyond everything else included in the patch, this update will finally allow players to make cross-platform parties, meaning that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can party up before the beginning of a match.

While cross-play has been available for some time now, this is a new feature, and it’ll make it much easier for players to team up with their friends on other systems. Previously, a PUBG match could be populated with players from either console, but parties could only be formed by players on the same console; as of 6.2, that restriction will no longer be in place.

This means that the game, which was once an Xbox One console exclusive, will now bring let PS4 and Xbox One gamers play together more easily than ever.

PUBG is currently available through Xbox Game Pass, which costs $10 a month. You can currently get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1 for your first month and $15 a month after that–Ultimate includes Game Pass for console and PC as well as Xbox Live Gold. You can purchase PUBG for $30 on PS4.

PUBG Season 6 is currently underway, and a new map, Karakin, was recently added to the popular battle royale shooter.

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Fans Made a ‘Hot Coffee’ Mod for Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 now lets PC players grab a cup of “Hot Coffee,” if you catch my drift. But if you weren’t around for the halcyon days of 2005 then strap yourself in, because this is kind of funny.

The mod is a reference to the infamous “Hot Coffee mod” from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It’s a mod that allowed players to take control of the protagonist CJ as they have sex with one of his girlfriends. The encounter was originally designed as a minigame but the developers eventually decided to keep the content hidden. It would not be unlockable at all through gameplay.

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Instead, it took until a year later in 2005 when San Andreas released on Windows that modders were able to unlock the previously blocked content. While the mod is decidedly un-sexy and awkward, it created a pretty big scandal, and San Andreas became rated AO for Adults Only.

Unlike the San Andreas mod, the Hot Coffee mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 isn’t unlocked content the devs kept hidden, but a deliberate homage. The mod lets players take control of Arthur Morgan during his boozy trip to the saloon where he can woo one of the patrons and take them back to a hotel room. Like in San Andreas, the Red Dead Redemption 2 version of the mod is also not sexy, and all characters involved are clothed, and the voice lines are just generic ones from the game repurposed for the mod.

Although the mod is clearly a joking reference to an older era of Rockstar Games, the developer and publisher Take-Two are reportedly unhappy with it. One of the modders confirmed to PCGamesN that they were contacted by Take-Two to take down the mod. This isn’t surprising considering Take-Two had to settle with the FTC following the fallout of the hot coffee mod, and later versions of the game completely removed the content.

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There was some question about whether or not Red Dead Redemption 2 would support mods on PC ahead of its release, but Rockstar declined to comment on the matter. But it appears now that the PC version can support mods, even if the developers don’t approve of them.

While we won’t link to the mod, it’s not hard to find with a little help from the internet. Meanwhile, check out IGN’s Red Dead Redemption 2 review and Red Dead Redemption 2 wiki for more of our coverage.

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Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Madden 20 Patch Out Now, Here’s What It Does

The NFL season ended earlier this month with Super Bowl 54, but EA Sports has not stopped supporting Madden NFL 20 with new updates. The latest patch has arrived, and the most notable introduction is related to the Super Bowl.

Specifically, the playbook has been updated with new plays and formations that were seen in Super Bowl 54. There are many new plays added to the playbook, including the memorable Jet Chip Wasp from the pivotal 3rd and 15 first-down conversion by Patrick Mahomes to Tyreek Hill. It’s part of the Gun Trey Y-Flex Weak formation, which you can see below.

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You can see a full list of new plays that are now available in the patch notes below. In addition to the new plays, the Madden 20 update fixes a bug that allowed quarterbacks to abort the hand-off animation during certain reverse plays.

Additionally, Franchise mode in Madden 20 has been updated with improvements for stability and connectivity. The update also fixes a bug that caused the “Route Runner” player archetype from reaching higher overall ratings.

The February 20 patch for Madden 20 weighs in at around 2 GB on Xbox One, and it should be around the same for PS4 and PC.

Madden 20 February 20 Patch Notes

Franchise Updates

  • General stability and Connectivity improvements
  • Fixed an issue with the ‘Route Runner’ Wide Receiver Archetype data that prevented those players from reaching a high OVR via progression
    • DEV NOTE: List of ‘Route Runner’ Archetype players that were most likely to demonstrate this problem as they progress in Franchise leagues:
      • Michael Thomas
      • Davante Adams
      • Julian Edelman
      • Tyler Boyd
      • Keenan Allen
      • Amari Cooper
      • Julio Jones
      • Cooper Kupp
      • Stefon Diggs

Gameplay Updates

  • NFL Live Playbook Updates:
    • Added Gun Trey Y-Flex Weak offensive package to Chiefs NFL Live Playbook, which includes the Jet Chip Wasp play from the 3rd & 15 first-down conversion from Patrick Mahomes to Tyreek Hill in Super Bowl 54
  • Added I-Form Pro PA TE Screen and Singleback Deuce Close PA Boot Corner Post to 49ers NFL Live Playbook
  • Added Singeback Deuce Close PA Slide TE Screen to 49ers, Broncos, Bengals, Falcons, Packers, Rams, Seahawks and Titans NFL Live Playbooks
  • Added Singleback Wing Slot PA Y Screen to Buccaneers and Vikings NFL Live Playbooks
  • Added Far Pro offensive formation to Browns NFL Live Playbook
  • Added Split Slot offensive formation to Bears NFL Live Playbook
  • Quarter Overload defensive formation added to Buccaneers, Cardinals, Ravens and Titans NFL Live Playbooks
  • Added Dime Rush defensive formation to Eagles, Jaguars and Redskins NFL Live Playbooks
  • Added 4-3 Even 6-1 defensive formation to Broncos and Seahawks NFL Live Playbooks
  • Fixed an issue causing zone swapping in 46 Cub Tampa 2
  • For the NFL Live Playbooks, updated offensive play-call AI to reflect the run/pass ratios for all teams based on the 2019 NFL Season data
  • DEV NOTE: As a reminder, NFL Live Playbooks can be found by toggling them on in the Team Select settings screen or via the Settings Menu on the Main Menu. In Franchise, these alternate playbooks can be toggled on for both users and AI teams by toggling them on via the Franchise Settings menu.
  • Fixed an issue allowing the QB to abort the hand-off animation when flipping a specific reverse play

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Our Hype and Fears for Animal Crossing: New Horizons – NVC 495

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo finally delivered a ton of Animal Crossing details with this week’s New Horizons Direct, and the NVC crew is here to talk about everything we learned during the presentation. Plus, hear about Untitled Goose Game’s recent honors at the D.I.C.E. Awards, why fans shouldn’t give up hope for Persona 5 on Switch, and much more. Then, the panel tackles another round of questions on Question Block.

We’re celebrating NVC’s 500th episode with a live show in San Francisco on March 20! Tickets are limited so grab them here while you can.

Also, NVC shirts and sweatshirts are now available at the IGN Store! Use the code nvc10 to get 10% off your purchase of NVC clothes.

Timecodes!

  • 00:00:00 Welcome! A couple quick announcements!
  • 00:05:12 Animal Crossing Direct discussion
  • 00:22:12 Goose Game wins big, and more from the D.I.C.E Awards
  • 00:28:50 News time!
  • 00:46:40 Games out this week
  • 00:49:08 What we’re playing
  • 01:02:39 Question Block!
  • 01:12:44 Wrap up!

NVC is available on your preferred platform!

You can also Download NVC 495 Directly Here

You can listen to NVC on your preferred platform every Thursday at 3pm PT/6pm ET. Have a question for Question Block? Write to us at [email protected] and we may pick your question! Also, make sure to join the Nintendo Voice Chat Podcast Forums on Facebook. We’re all pretty active there and often pull Question Block questions and comments straight from the community.

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Logan Plant is the Production Assistant for NVC. You can find him on Twitter at @LoganJPlant.

Everything Coming to Disney+ in March 2020

Since we last dropped our new to Disney+ list, there have been some big reveals from the streamer. Disney CEO Robert Iger revealed the release windows for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, The Mandalorian Season 2, and WandaVision, which are all dropping later this year. Disney also debuted a sizzle reel giving us a first look at the new Marvel shows, including Loki. In March, Disney+ is offering four new episodes of Star Wars: The Clones Wars, Black Panther, G-Force, and more!

Check out the slideshow gallery below for a spotlight of some of the most notable March Disney+ offerings, followed by the full list:

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Sunday, March 1

  • Doctor Dolittle 2
  • Ice Age

Wednesday, March 4

  • Black Panther

Thursday, March 5

  • Bedtime Stories

Friday, March 6

  • The Finest Hours (Returning Title)
  • Three on the Run
  • Diary of a Future President: Episode 108 – “Matters of Diplomacy”
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Episode 703 – “On the Wings of Keeradaks”
  • Marvel’s Hero Project: Episode 118 – “Genius Gitanjali”
  • Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Episode 204 – “Pandoran Wedding”
  • Shop Class: Episode 102 – “Justin’s Biggest Fan
  • Disney Family Sundays: Episode 118 – “Zootopia: Bracelets”
  • One Day At Disney: Episode 114 – “Kris Becker: Animal Keeper”

Friday, March 13

  • Wicked Tuna (S3-8)
  • Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks (S1-6)
  • Zorro – Second Series (S1)
  • Stargirl
  • Diary of a Future President: Episode 109 – “State of the Union”
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Episode 704 – “Unfinished Business”
  • Marvel’s Hero Project: Episode 119 – “Astonishing Austin”
  • Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Episode 205 – “Made for Loving You”
  • Shop Class: Episode 103 – “Ramps & Champs”
  • Disney Family Sundays: Episode 119 – “The Muppets: Pom Poms”
  • One Day At Disney: Episode 115 – “Leah Buono: Casting Director”

Sunday, March 15

  • G-Force

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Tuesday, March 17

  • Big Hero 6 The Series (S2)

Friday, March 20

  • I Didn’t Do It (S1-2)
  • Playtime with Puppy Dog Pals: Puppy Playcare (S2)
  • Vampirina Ghoul Girls Rock! (S2)
  • Diary of a Future President: Episode 110 – “Two Party System”
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Episode 705 – “Gone With a Trace”
  • Marvel’s Hero Project: Episode 120 – “High-Flying Hailey”
  • Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Episode 206 – “Wedding GOALS!”
  • Shop Class: Episode 104 – “Bridge or Bust”
  • Disney Family Sundays: Episode 120 – “Winnie the Pooh: Flower Pots”
  • One Day At Disney: Episode 116 – “David Muir: World News Tonight Anchor”

Wednesday, March 25

  • A Wrinkle in Time

Friday, March 27

  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Episode 706 – “Deal No Deal”
  • Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Episode 207 – “Te Amo, Mi Amor, Again!”
  • Shop Class: Episode 105 – “Boulder Bash”
  • Be Our Chef: Episode 101 – “Bibbidi Bobbidi Bon Appetit”
  • Disney Family Sundays: Episode 121 – “Ratatouille: Chef Hat”
  • One Day At Disney: Episode 117 – “Morgan Pope: R&D Imagineer”

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Dreams Dev Is “Totally All-In” On The Game, So Don’t Expect New LittleBigPlanet

It seems unlikely that Media Molecule will return to the Little Big Planet franchise, at least not anytime soon or with a direct sequel. Studio director Siobhan Reddy said in a new interview that the studio is “all-in” on its recently launched game-creation game, Dreams, leaving no bandwidth for more LittleBigPlanet games from the team.

“We’re all-in all Dreams,” Reddy said. “That’s what we’re all doing right now. We’ve got so many plans, and we are a really small team. It’s going to take every one of us, working on it together to get through all those plans that we have.”

As Reddy mentioned, Media Molecule is a relatively small studio by AAA standards, with around 50 people on staff. The company has an extensive roadmap of ongoing support and content for Dreams, which is taking up the studio’s time currently.

Reddy teased that, while Dreams is Media Molecule’s sole focus at the moment, the studio plans to add “cool stuff” within Dreams, and this could potentially be themed around LBP.

“We love LBP and LBP will always be our baby. Dreams is our spiritual successor to it. At this very point, the plan for us is for Dreams to be our main focus and to make the cool stuff we want to make in that, but who knows what that content will be,” she said. “But it will be in Dreams.”

The first LittleBigPlanet launched in 2008 for the PS3, with LittleBigPlanet 2 arriving in 2011. The third game. LittleBigPlanet 3, was developed by Sumo Digital and released in 2014. It marked the first release in the mainline series to be developed by an outside studio, though Media Molecule did consult on the game.

Also in our interview, Reddy reacted to the launch of Dreams, which was received very positively from reviewers and fans alike. “I think we’re all a little bit dazed, if I’m honest,” she said. “Delighted that people are enjoying it. It’s now that moment where we can step back a bit and see what it actually is. We still have that nervousness of a new product that’s out there, so you know, it’s complex emotions–but all good!”

Reddy went on to say that the studio is feeling “really good” about Dreams, and she remarked that it’s been brilliant to see all the different user creations come online. “It’s suddenly like, ‘Oh wow, it’s alive,'” Reddy said.

The developer also told us that Media Molecule is currently thinking about the possibility for a Dreams marketplace where creators may be able to sell their content on PlayStation Network for anyone to play. The specifics about how all of this will work is complicated, and Reddy said more details will come later.

“We’re not quite ready to announce anything on any of that as yet. We’ve always had a dream that people from the community would be able to figure out content that would be published on PSN,” she said. “But the details of that, there are so many details about that, from the idea and the execution of that. There will be more to talk about in time, on all of that.”

In our conversation, Reddy mentioned multiple times that Media Molecule has an ongoing support roadmap for Dreams that extends through the year. The next big update with all PlayStation VR support, but what might come next? It’s too soon to say, but many are wondering if Dreams will support PlayStation 5, which launches later this year.

Reddy wouldn’t be drawn into commenting on this. “We’re not talking about PlayStation 5 just yet,” she said. “So I need to not talk about that.”

It seems likely that Dreams will be on PS5 as well, as Media Molecule co-founder Mark Healy recently spoke about how it’s an “obvious progression” to move Dreams from PS4 to PS5.

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