Annapurna Interactive Delays 3 Games Into 2021
Outer Wilds and Sayonara Wild Hearts publisher Annapurna Interactive has confirmed that three of its planned 2020 games have slipped into 2021.
The Artful Escape, 12 Minutes and Last Stop will now launch in 2021 instead of the “broad 2020 release window” that was initially planned. The publisher revealed the news on Twitter, explaining that the developers are just refining the games as we speak.
“We’re looking at 2021 now as they all get closer to getting ready,” the tweet reads. “They’ve all come together throughout the year and it’s pretty much polishing at this point.”
some news: you may have seen a very broad 2020 release window for The Artful Escape, 12 Minutes,
and Last Stop in trailers or on store pages in the pastso it’s almost December and the end of the year
we’re looking at 2021 now as they all get closer to getting ready! đ
â Annapurna Interactive (@A_i) November 18, 2020
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Revealed during the Xbox briefing at E3 2019, 12 Minutes is a top-down murder mystery starring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe. Last Stop was also revealed at X019 and is a new game from the creators of Virginia set in modern-day London. The Artful Escape was first announced during E3 2017, and we later got some gameplay of the absurd musical adventure during E3 2019.
Annapurna recently launched The Pathless, a PS5 launch game from Abzu developer Giant Squid. You can check out our review of the game here, which we scored an 8, touting its “fun movement system.”
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Best Black Friday PS5 and PlayStation Deals
Black Friday is basically kicking off right now and continues the trend of being positioned smack bang in the middle of one of the busiest gaming periods of the year. Amazon has officially launched its Black Friday week sale, and most of the other retailers won’t be far behind the shopping giant.
Right now, you can find deals on the best PS4 games of the generation, alongside some cheeky discounts on PlayStation Plus subscriptions. And, more importantly, don’t forget about that PS5 stock inbound during the Black Friday sales as well.
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- How to Get the Best PlayStation Deals on Black Friday
- What PS4 and PS5 Deals to Expect
- PS5 Buyer’s Guide
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Plan of Action: How to Get the Best PlayStation Deals on Black Friday
Here’s the deal with Black Friday, know what you want to buy. If you’re looking to get an actual deal on something, keep that in mind before you go diving into every site that has a massive black sticker slapped on its homepage. You probably don’t need another Oral-B electric toothbrush for $79.99.
It’s quite simple, know what you want. We’ll be covering all the best deals on Black Friday throughout the whole sales event, which is basically more than week-long at this stage, alongside all the Cyber Monday discounts. If you want to find the very best deals, that aren’t just the same old offers rehashed, then keep an eye on our dedicated Black Friday page, and make sure you’re following @IGNDeals on Twitter for all the best gaming deals updates, Black Friday, and beyond.
If you’re interested in everything else shopping-related, check out our predictions on the best Xbox deals during Black Friday, alongside what to expect from Nintendo Switch during the Black Friday sales.
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What to Expect: PS5 Stock and PS4 Console Deals on Black Friday
Now we’re past launch day, we’re still looking out for PS5 stock online. Right now, it’s looking like the next influx of PS5 stock will be during the Black Friday sales. So far Walmart has confirmed it will have PS5 and Xbox Series X|S online beginning at 7 pm ET on November 25. Best Buy’s latest Black Friday ad, has also indicated that the retailer will have “limited quantities” of the PS5 available online only on Black Friday, which falls on November 27 this year.
If you haven’t yet been able to get your hands on a new console, then make sure to keep an eye on our official guide to buying a PS5, where we’ll always update if any stock news arrises. Otherwise, your best bet is to follow @IGNDeals, where will provide instant updates on stock.
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What to Expect: PS4 and PS5 Games on Sale for Black Friday
There’s no doubt in our minds that one of the big focuses of Black Friday 2020 will be video games. With the consoles extremely new, and or not even available to buy for the average consumer, it’ll be the games that are on everyone’s mind. Considering you can get most titles on both generations of the console, PS4, and PS5, nobody should be missing out too much this Black Friday in terms of new discounts.
New games don’t tend to drop by a significant amount, but a few dollars here and there can go a long way, especially when you considering how jam-packed the holiday 2020 lineup is for top tier video games. You’ve got the likes of Watch Dogs: Legion, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, CoD Black Ops Cold war, Demon’s Souls, Spider-Man Miles Morales, and even eventually Cyberpunk 2077 (if it ever releases). When it comes to PlayStation, you can expect to see a few discounts on both first and third-party titles. One of the biggest games of the year, Borderlands 3, always tends to drop in price during big sales and likes to wander around the $9.99. The looter-shooter also includes a free next-gen upgrade, so even more band for your buck.
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What to Expect: PlayStation Controller and Accessory Deals Black Friday 2020
If you’re shopping for a DualShock 4 deal for your PS4, then you’ll definitely be in luck during the Black Friday 2020 sales, as the controller is one of the most common PlayStation accessories to drop in price during massive shopping events. We’d be happy with a small discount, but anything under $40 is definitely worth considering. For those investing in a PS5 this holiday season, then we’d be surprised if the new DualSense controller sees any discounts at all, but it is still a small possibility considering sites in the UK have already done small deals on the controller before launch.
In terms of other accessories, there’s a lot to consider. Console accessories are normally a massive highlight during a regular Black Friday event, but these become even more important when it comes to decking out your new console, especially if some of your older previous-gen gear will no longer suffice or even work. We’re happy to say that we fully expect to see some excellent discounts on the likes of PS4 and PS5 headsets, charging stations, media remotes, and more.
What to Expect: Best PS4 and PS5 External Storage Deals this Black Friday
Accessories are bound to be a massive talking point this year, as games continue to take up even more space on our teeny-tiny hard drives, while the storage capacities generally continue to fall short of what is required. We’re looking at you Call of Duty Warzone/ Modern Warfare/ Black Ops Cold War.
With the new PlayStation Plus lineup of games for members, you’re going to want that little bit of extra storage as well. There are some spectacular games to check out on the online service, with several titles becoming available during the PS5 launch. Speaking of the PS5, with the base console coming with about 825GB of space, and a decent chunk of that required for the system UX and other components, you’re probably going to be looking at around 667GB of space.
But have no fear, as we’re fully expecting to see some swell external hard drives on sale during the Black Friday sales, which will serve as a perfectly affordable service of storing your games before you transfer them onto the SSD to play. We currently don’t know much about what SSD expandable storage capabilities the PS5 will serve, but it’s unlikely that we’ll see any third-party usable SSDs before Black Friday hits.
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What to Expect: PS Plus Subscriptions and More on Black Friday
The PlayStation Plus Collection, as we’ve previously mentioned, is already looking like a mighty fine list of playable PlayStation titles. With the likes of God of War, Bloodborne, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, and The Last of Us all being available with the PS5 launch, for PS Plus only.
So, if you’re looking to top up your PS Plus or Now membership, Black Friday would certainly be a good time to find a brilliant deal. Right our favorite offer before Black Friday is at Daily Steals. Just enter promo code IGNPSN at checkout to get a year’s subscription for $33.49.
What is Black Friday, and Why is it a Big Deal for Gamers?
At least most of us have had plenty of experience with Black Friday up until now, but for those for haven’t, here’s the drill. Black Friday has become something of a shopping tradition, situated on the Friday after Thanksgiving in the USA. Starting as a mostly in-store event, but now having a massive online presence as well, Black Friday has morphed into the biggest shopping sale of the year, and one of the best times to sort out whatever presents you’ve still got left to buy. Or, just stock up on all the delicious tech you’ve been eyeing up.
Despite its bold title, Black Friday has become something of a misnomer, and no longer just situates all its deals on a singular day of the month. More often than not, the sales get stretched out over a matter of weeks, with the biggest deals finding themselves in the week of Black Friday. This year, Black Friday is on November 27, which means you should expect the very best deals to fall in and around November 22 – 30.
Why do gamers care so much? Well, gaming is expensive, just like most other hobbies. We all want to game more and take advantage of the best tech possible, so Black Friday does provide a small affordable gateway for even more gaming. Every year more games and consoles come out, and we just can’t help but stick our hand in the cookie jar.
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Robert Anderson is a deals expert for IGN, he’s both excited and terrified at the prospect of Black Friday. Be nice and ask him how his day is going @robertliam21
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The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 4: 21 Easter Eggs & References In ‘Chapter 12: The Siege’
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Another week, another side quest! On The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 4, AKA Chapter 12, AKA “The Siege,” Baby Yoda started sixth grade while Din Djarin reunited with some old acquaintances and infiltrated an Imperial remnant base.
Mando learned some important factoids this time around–ones that we’ve been guessing at since Season 1. Specifically, the Imperial forces who sought The Child all those episodes ago wanted to use his Force-powered blood for some nefarious purpose. But even more importantly, this episode finally answered the crucial question, “Did delicious French macarons exist a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away?” The answer, of course, is yes. And Baby Yoda ate too many of them and threw up.
Now that we have that information, keep reading for more Easter eggs, references, and other gooey nuggets of Star Wars-ey goodness in our breakdown of The Mandalorian Chapter 12, “The Siege.”
If you haven’t already, check out our deep dives into the previous Season 2 episodes:
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1. The kid loves his soup
Early on in the episode, after Baby Yoda fails at being a master electrician, he’s seen sipping soup next to Mando. It calls back to the Season 1 scene from Chapter 4, in which The Child sipped soup while watching Mando and Cara Dune fighting upon meeting.v
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2. Mando almost breaks his rule
Mando never takes off his helmet in front of people, or so he says. Here he can be seen opening his helmet to join The Child in eating soup. We only see part of his jaw, but this feels like it’s bending the Mandalorian rules.
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3. Aqualish
The Armorer’s lair on Nevarro is seen being looted by Aqualish. This species from the planet Ando first appeared in A New Hope — you may recall Ponda Baba, an Aqualish criminal who got his arm cut off by Obi-Wan Kenobi in Mos Eisley Cantina.
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4. Cara Dune returns
Cara Dune (Gina Carano) hasn’t been seen since the Season 1 finale of the series. Now she’s known as the Marshal on Nevarro, which immediately brought to mind Timothy Olyphant’s character from the Season 2 premiere, “Chapter 9: The Marshal.”
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5. And there’s Greef Karga
Greef Karga also makes his return in this episode, after last appearing in Chapter 8. Actor Carl Weathers is also the director of this episode. An agent of the Bounty Hunters’ Guild in Season 1, it seems that since the finale he’s teamed up with Cara Dune to clean up Nevarro with the goal of making it a safe planet.
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6. Class is in session
Leading the class of children that Mando dumps Baby Yoda in is a protocol droid. These droids specialize in translation, cultural customs, and etiquette. Of course, the most notable protocol droid in Star Wars lore is C-3PO.
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7. An exposition droid
The protocol droid teacher also drops a lot of information on its students, mentioning actual Star Wars locations like the Hydian Way, Coruscant, Chandrila, and Akkadese Maelstrom, which is in the Kessel sector. Han Solo’s legendary Kessel Run took him through Maelstrom.
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8. Macarons
These blue space cookies were actually “macarons,” a delicious french delicacy.
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9. Mythrol
Mythrol (Horatio Sanz) returns, after we last saw him getting frozen in carbonite on the Razor Crest back in Chapter 1. Mando brought him in as a bounty, and now it seems he’s paying off his life debt by working for Greef Carga.
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10. Frozen in carbonite
“I don’t wanna spend any more time in carbonite,” Mythrol tells Mando, Cara, and Greef. As we saw in Chapter 1, he’s very familiar with the type of punishment Han Solo was once subjected to.
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11. Cool landspeeder, bro
All the ships in the galaxy and this group ends up cruising across the planet on Mythrol’s landspeeder.
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12. Dank Farrik–again
While it wasn’t said often last year, The Mandalorian really seems fond of the phrase “dank farrik” in Season 2. This is the third time it’s been said. We still aren’t sure exactly what it means.
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13. Code Cylinder
Code cylinders, which have also been referred to as data cylinders, coded rank cylinders, and coded key cylinders, are security devices containing coded information used by the Empire and later also used by the First Order. They have appeared throughout the franchise, dating back to A New Hope.
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14. Dr. Pershing
Mythril activates a hologram recording of Dr. Pershing, who we last saw in Chapter 3 performing tests on The Child. Pershing is a doctor and scientist working for the Empire, who apparently has been injecting The Child’s blood into test subjects since we last saw him.
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15. Midi-chlorians
Dr. Pershing is sending a message to Moff Gideon about M-counts in the blood of his test subjects. This is a direct reference to midi-chlorians, the cells in blood that indicate Force sensitivity. The concept of midi-chlorians was first introduced in The Phantom Menace.
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16. A space motorcycle chase
If you were hoping to see scout troopers on speeder bikes this week, you’re in luck. A number of them give chase to Cara, Greef, and Mythrol–and they all end up crashing. Why? Because Imperial troops are disposable.
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17. Captain Teva
Captain Carson Teva (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee) of the New Republic Starfighter Corps returns this episode to question Greef Carga about the Imperial Base explosion and try to enlist Cara Dune. We last saw him in Chapter 10 working with Trapper Wolf (Dave Filoni) and confronting Mando.
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18. “This isn’t Coruscant”
When Mythrol mentions that the planet they’re on isn’t Coruscant, he’s referencing the planet that was home to the Jedi temple.
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19. The Core Worlds
Carson Teva tells Cara “They don’t believe it on the Core Worlds, but it’s true.” The Core Worlds, also known as the Galactic Core, Coruscant Core, and Core systems, is the part of the galaxy with some of the wealthiest planets, such as Coruscant.
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20. Cara Dune — Space cop
When Teva bids Cara farewell, he leaves behind a New Republic badge. She may be a marshal on Nevarro, but perhaps her destiny is to become a real space cop with the New Republic.
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21. Dark Troopers
We got a better idea of what Moff Gideon’s plan is and it’s not pretty. The end of the episode sees an army of Dark Trooper suits ready to be deployed. The Dark Troopers were an experimental program first introduced in the video game Star Wars: Dark Forces, which is now considered non-canon in Star Wars. However, they also appeared in the mobile game Star Wars: Commander which is, for some reason, canon.
What’s more, the lab technician in the scene is wearing a coat with the insignia for the Imperial Department of Military Research, which was first mentioned in 1989 in the Star Wars roleplaying game.
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