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This week on IGN’s #1 PlayStation show, host Jonathon Dornbush and panelists Casey DeFritas, Tom Marks, and Mark Medina discuss how they feel about God of War’s official final Easter egg being discovered, and the intrepid players’ search for it, as well as Spider-Man for PS4 going gold, and whether the concept of a game having “gone gold” holds the same weight it used to.
In fully embracing the RPG genre, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has put player choice front and center across the board. This doesn’t just apply to the branching story and new romance options, but also in the way you fight and the skills you bring onto the battlefield. We recently sat down with Odyssey’s Game Director, Scott Phillips, to discuss the redesigned fight mechanics and the addition of customizable combat abilities into the series.
We’re now more than halfway through 2018, and the year has already seen some great TV shows, including Westworld, Altered Carbon, The End of the F***ing World, Black Lightning, Everything Sucks, and the return of Jessica Jones and Iron Fist. But there’s loads more to come. While fans will have to wait until 2019 before we get more Stranger Things and Game of Thrones, there are still a ton of small screen goodies worth getting excited about. There’s the return of some of 2017’s best shows, more offerings from Marvel and DC, some lavish reworkings of classic sci-fi and horror properties, and a handful of intriguing new titles. So here’s the biggest TV shows to watch over the rest of the year…
Lords of the Fallen 2’s new dev is starting from scratch after taking over development from The Surge’s Deck 13.
New-York based Defiant Studios is starting over with Lords of the Fallen 2, scrapping any pre-production work on the game made by series creator Deck 13. The game officially moved to Defiant earlier this year.
“It’s really a reset, it’s a fresh start. It’s a new engine – Unreal 4 – and a new team” David Grijns, Defiant Studios managing director, told Eurogamer. “A team which does not have a long and illustrious background in action RPG development, but we actually see it as a strength.”
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Gaming’s most prestigious fighting game tournament, EVO, is just around the corner. This year’s competition takes place this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, and features some of the most recognizable names in esports battling for the top spot in a number of popular fighting games. Even if you can’t attend the event in-person, however, you can still follow along with all the action online.
EVO will stream the entire competition on Twitch, so you can catch all of the matches as they unfold from the comfort of your home. The tournament kicks off on Friday, August 3, at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET and runs through the weekend, concluding with the Top 8 Finals of Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and other games on Sunday, August 5. You can see the full tournament schedule below.
Eight different fighting games will be featured at this year’s tournament, including the aforementioned Super Smash Bros. Melee, Tekken 7, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, and the newest addition to the EVO lineup, Dragon Ball FighterZ. These will be streamed throughout the weekend across EVO’s seven different Twitch channels, while the Capcom Fighters channel will exclusively broadcast matches of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. The full stream schedule is outlined below.
Aside from the intense competition, EVO is where developers traditionally reveal big fighting game announcements. Last year’s competition featured the most world premiere announcements in the tournament’s history; it offered fans their first glimpse of Trunks in Dragon Ball FighterZ and revealed the return of Skullomania, among other announcements.
This year’s tournament seems like it will also feature a few surprises for fighting game fans. EVO global business dev Mark Julio teased on Twitter that gamers “definitely do not want to miss out” on the event and reiterated that last year’s competition featured a “record number” of announcements. What announcements await this year remains to be seen, but you can learn more about the tournament on the official EVO website.
August 5
There are plenty of reasons to recommend an Xbox One. The Xbox One X is the most powerful game console on the market–and the standard S version is no slouch, either. It has a growing library of games you can’t play on competitors like the PS4 or Nintendo Switch. It’s a gateway to subscription services like Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass that offer fantastic bang for your buck. And if you have friends who own an Xbox One, you have a built-in network of online gaming partners.
But like all video game platforms these days, getting started can be a daunting experience. With this Xbox One buying guide, we’ll give you all the information you need to make an educated buying decision. Plus, we’ll help you out with what games, services, and accessories someone new to the platform might want to know about as well.
The big question when it comes to buying an Xbox One is whether you should get the Xbox One S or X. As we move further into the 4K HDR era of televisions, this question is fairly easy to answer. If you have a 4K TV or plan on getting one soon, you should almost certainly go with the Xbox One X. It’s more expensive, but it’s powerful enough to push gorgeous 4K graphics for games, as long as they’re Xbox One X Enhanced.
If you’re happy with your non-4K TV and don’t plan to upgrade anytime soon, go ahead and buy the less-expensive Xbox One S. It’s still a powerful gaming machine, and it’s perfectly suited for non-4K entertainment setups. For additional details, you can read our Xbox One X review and Xbox One S review.
The Xbox One is capable of doing all sorts of things online, including playing games, broadcasting play sessions on services like Twitch and Mixer, and streaming movies, TV shows, and music. Unfortunately, it can’t do many of those things without an Xbox Live Gold subscription. This service is a must-have for anyone who wants to take their machine online, which is nearly everyone these days. Subscriptions range from monthly ($10) to yearly ($60), but you can find occasional deals if you look around.
An Xbox Live Gold subscription has more benefits than just getting you online. It offers added benefits like free games each month through Games With Gold and special discounts during the weekly Deals With Gold sales at the Microsoft Store.
Another service to consider is Xbox Game Pass. Sort of like a Netflix for games, it gives you access to a selection of over 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games–including Microsoft-published games the day they come out. But instead of streaming the games to your system, it has you download them to your machine. After a free two-week trial, Xbox Game Pass subscriptions cost $10 per month.
Alternatively, publisher Electronic Arts has a similar service for Xbox One called EA Access. It allows you to download and play select EA-published games.
You’re not going to get the full Xbox One experience without picking up some games. Now that the system has been around for several years, it’s built up an incredible library of top-notch titles. Here are some of the best.
Halo 5: Guardians — 8/10
“Halo 5: Guardians is fueled by new ideas and propelled by some of the boldest changes to this storied franchise yet. Some of these changes fail, but others succeed, and although Halo 5 falters at times, it whisks us through black holes and across war torn tropical islands at a rapid pace. We can only surrender to its velocity.” [Read the full review]
Monster Hunter World — 8/10
“Ever since the title was first announced last year, it was clear that Capcom was gunning for something grander than Monster Hunter Generations. It has succeeded, and this is likely the biggest and best that the franchise has ever been. It’s not just the comparative depth of the narrative; it also boasts almost seamless integration between combat systems that were previously incomprehensible for amateurs. The Monster Hunter formula has definitely honed its claws, and all the above factors play their part in making Monster Hunter World a meaningful evolution for the series at large.” [Read the full review]
Overwatch — 9/10
“Overwatch is an exercise in refined chaos. There are multitudes of layers hiding beneath the hectic surface, and they emerge, one after another, the more you play. This is a shooter that knows how to surprise, one that unfolds at a frantic pace, one that takes a handful of great ideas, and combines them into something spectacular.” [Read the full review]
Forza Horizon 3 — 9/10
“With Forza Horizon 3, Turn 10 and Playground Games affirm the series’ status as the driving game for everyone. The new emphasis on off-road options isn’t at the expense of traditional races, thanks to the sheer volume of activities. All the while, Playground Games’ calculated kitchen-sink design philosophy and rich reward system persistently tempt you to explore beyond your comfort zone, whether it’s gifting your first Ariel Nomad buggy or reminding you that stunt races can impress thousands of fans.” [Read the full review]
Cuphead — 8/10
“Everything you’ve heard about Cuphead is true. It is a difficult side-scrolling shooter with relentless boss battles that demand rapid-fire actions and reactions. Think for too long, and you won’t stand a chance against the game’s toughest enemies…. When you are navigating your way around bullets, smaller enemies, and pitfalls, while simultaneously trying to damage your primary target, toppling Cuphead’s imposing bosses is both a monumental and rewarding task.” [Read the full review]
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — 10/10
“Where the Witcher 2 sputtered to a halt, The Witcher 3 is always in a crescendo, crafting battle scenarios that constantly one-up the last, until you reach the explosive finale and recover in the glow of the game’s quiet denouement. But while the grand clashes are captivating, it is the moments between conflicts, when you drink with the local clans and bask in a trobairitz’s song, that are truly inspiring.” [Read the full review]
For more information, check out our full list of the best Xbox One games, as well as the best cheap Xbox One games.
Games and services are all well and good, but optional hardware add-ons can go a long way toward improving your Xbox One experience. Here are some suggestions.
Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller – If you’re a serious gamer who demands pro-level precision, this customizable controller is the one for you.
Xbox Wireless Controller – The console itself only comes with one controller, so if you want to play couch co-op, you’ll need at least one extra.
Xbox One Play and Charge Kit – Free yourself from the tyranny of disposable batteries with this rechargeable lithium-ion battery kit that lets you plug your controller into your console to recharge it.
Seagate Game Drive – 2TB – Games can be enormous these days, which means onboard disc space can fill up fast. Connect an external hard drive for instant extra space.
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless Gaming Headset – This headset lets you chat with friends while playing online and keeps the sound from waking anyone up when you’re playing late into the night. It also connects wirelessly to the console, meaning no tangled cords.
Xbox One Media Remote – As silly as it sounds, it can get annoying having to turn on your controller every time you need to pause Netflix or rewind an Ultra HD Blu-ray movie. This handy media remote solves that problem.
Xbox Gift Card – Whether it’s games, movies, music, or TV shows, you’re going to want to buy something from the digital Microsoft Store eventually. Having credit on your account is always nice.
Despite the box office failure of 2015’s Terminator Genisys and lots of uncertainty about the future of the long-running sci-fi franchise, the sixth Terminator movie is set for release next year. The currently-untitled film is currently in production, and the first official image has now been released.
The image shows Linda Hamilton, who is reprising her role as Sarah Connor, alongside new stars Natalia Reyes and Blade Runner 2049‘s Mackenzie Davis. Reyes is playing a character called Dani Ramos, while Davis will portray Grace. Check it out below:
Terminator 6 is directed by Deadpool‘s Tim Miller, with series creator James Cameron producing. Original star Arnold Schwarzenegger is also coming back, and the movie is reportedly a direct sequel to 1991’s classic Terminator 2 and will ignore the three movies in-between. It hits theaters on November 22, 2019.
Last year, Cameron spoke about the decision to bring Hamilton back. “As meaningful as she was to gender and action stars everywhere back then, it’s going to make a huge statement to have that seasoned warrior that she’s become return,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.
The director also made reference to Hollywood’s willingness to employ aging male action stars, but not female ones. “There are 50-year-old, 60-year-old guys out there killing bad guys,” he said. “But there isn’t an example of that for women.”