The Magicians Bosses Explain That Shocking Episode 4 Ending

This interview contains spoilers for The Magicians Season 3, episode 4, "Be the Penny."

Whoever is editing The Magicians deserves a raise. The final shot of this week's episode was an exercise in audience torture, and all credit goes to whoever decided to cut the episode mid-line, total mic drop, on one of the biggest reveals of the season. But let's not get ahead of ourselves: So much happened in "Be the Penny," and it all happened from Penny's (Arjun Gupta) perspective in a rare hour that bucked tradition to focus on the Traveler who was trapped outside of his dead body on the astral plane, without anyone realizing it.

After the most awkward funeral ever – where no one cried and no one could hear Penny shouting, "Appreciate me!" at their inappropriately chill expressions – the episode jumped around from storyline to storyline, all from Penny's POV as he traveled from place to place. All he wanted was for one of his friends to notice him, but they were a bit preoccupied. Eliot (Hale Appleman) was trying to save his wife and daughter from cannibals in the Neitherlands, Julia (Stella Maeve) saved Kady (Jade Tailor) from overdosing, Brakebills was officially closed and sold, and Quentin (Jason Ralph) and Julia were trying to find the second gold key on their quest.

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The Magicians Bosses Explain That Shocking Episode 4 Ending

This interview contains spoilers for The Magicians Season 3, episode 4, "Be the Penny."

Whoever is editing The Magicians deserves a raise. The final shot of this week's episode was an exercise in audience torture, and all credit goes to whoever decided to cut the episode mid-line, total mic drop, on one of the biggest reveals of the season. But let's not get ahead of ourselves: So much happened in "Be the Penny," and it all happened from Penny's (Arjun Gupta) perspective in a rare hour that bucked tradition to focus on the Traveler who was trapped outside of his dead body on the astral plane, without anyone realizing it.

After the most awkward funeral ever – where no one cried and no one could hear Penny shouting, "Appreciate me!" at their inappropriately chill expressions – the episode jumped around from storyline to storyline, all from Penny's POV as he traveled from place to place. All he wanted was for one of his friends to notice him, but they were a bit preoccupied. Eliot (Hale Appleman) was trying to save his wife and daughter from cannibals in the Neitherlands, Julia (Stella Maeve) saved Kady (Jade Tailor) from overdosing, Brakebills was officially closed and sold, and Quentin (Jason Ralph) and Julia were trying to find the second gold key on their quest.

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SNES Classic Edition Sales Hit 4 Million Units

Worldwide sales of Super NES Classic Edition have reached four million units.

Nintendo announced the sell-through milestone during its latest financial results briefing. This figure includes sales of the North American version, as well as the Japanese version, known as the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom, and the European and Australian version, known as the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

SNES Classic Edition was in high demand when it launched in September of last year. In fact, GameStop reported its entire supply sold out "within minutes" upon release.

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SNES Classic Edition Sales Hit 4 Million Units

Worldwide sales of Super NES Classic Edition have reached four million units.

Nintendo announced the sell-through milestone during its latest financial results briefing. This figure includes sales of the North American version, as well as the Japanese version, known as the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom, and the European and Australian version, known as the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

SNES Classic Edition was in high demand when it launched in September of last year. In fact, GameStop reported its entire supply sold out "within minutes" upon release.

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Nintendo Officially Partnering With Illumination on Mario Movie

Nintendo has announced it's partnering with Illumination Entertainment on a Mario movie.

"Nintendo and Illumination are partnering on a movie starring Mario, co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri!" Nintendo of America announced in a post on Twitter.

 

Following reports this past November that the studio behind Despicable Me, Minions and Sing

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Burnout Developer May Be Working on an Open-World Game With Melee Based Combat

Criterion the developers of Burnout and some recent Need for Speed titles appear to be working on a new open-world melee-focused action adventure game.

PC Games News reports a job listing on the Criterion website calls for a lead combat designer who is passionate about "All types of combat in games but in particularly melee combat".

The job listing also drops "Action and Action Adventure games" and "Physics and physicality in games" as hints as to the new title. Other jobs listed state "experience in open world game production is a plus" and all listings tell Criterion is "pushing the boundaries with our own brand new IP."

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Mario Kart Tour Announced for Mobile

Mario Kart is coming to mobile.

Nintendo has announced Mario Kart Tour, which, according to the company's announcement on Twitter, is currently in development and will be released "in the fiscal year ending in March 2019."

Developing...

Mario Kart Tour, via Nintendo of America on Twitter

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Nintendo Switch Online Service to Launch in September

Nintendo Switch's online service will be released in September of this year, Nintendo of America has revealed.

In a tweet, Nintendo has simply revealed the service, seemingly titled Nintendo Switch Online, will debut in September, though no specific date or other service details were provided.

#NintendoSwitch Online will launch in September 2018! pic.twitter.com/h3Rpeyymsx

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 1, 2018

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EA Exec on PUBG Success, Impact on Battlefield Development

EA CEO Andrew Wilson has spoken out about the remarkable success of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and how it's impacted Battlefield development.

Wilson starts by talking about esports as a whole and how viewership of games can help to reach a wider audience of people who may not already play particular games.

"We always believe, at its very core, esports is going to drive tremendous engagement in our community and allow us to reach broader communities of viewers who maybe have never played our games before. And in doing so, we would see growth in the core digital businesses of the games that we'll feature in esports."

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Nintendo Officially Partnering With Illumination on Mario Movie

Nintendo has announced it's partnering with Illumination Entertainment on a Mario movie.

"Nintendo and Illumination are partnering on a movie starring Mario, co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri!" Nintendo of America announced in a post on Twitter.

 

Following reports this past November that the studio behind Despicable Me, Minions and Sing

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Burnout Developer May Be Working on an Open-World Game With Melee Based Combat

Criterion the developers of Burnout and some recent Need for Speed titles appear to be working on a new open-world melee-focused action adventure game.

PC Games News reports a job listing on the Criterion website calls for a lead combat designer who is passionate about "All types of combat in games but in particularly melee combat".

The job listing also drops "Action and Action Adventure games" and "Physics and physicality in games" as hints as to the new title. Other jobs listed state "experience in open world game production is a plus" and all listings tell Criterion is "pushing the boundaries with our own brand new IP."

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Mario Kart Tour Announced for Mobile

Mario Kart is coming to mobile.

Nintendo has announced Mario Kart Tour, which, according to the company's announcement on Twitter, is currently in development and will be released "in the fiscal year ending in March 2019."

Developing...

Mario Kart Tour, via Nintendo of America on Twitter

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Nintendo Switch Online Service to Launch in September

Nintendo Switch's online service will be released in September of this year, Nintendo of America has revealed.

In a tweet, Nintendo has simply revealed the service, seemingly titled Nintendo Switch Online, will debut in September, though no specific date or other service details were provided.

#NintendoSwitch Online will launch in September 2018! pic.twitter.com/h3Rpeyymsx

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 1, 2018

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EA Exec on PUBG Success, Impact on Battlefield Development

EA CEO Andrew Wilson has spoken out about the remarkable success of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and how it's impacted Battlefield development.

Wilson starts by talking about esports as a whole and how viewership of games can help to reach a wider audience of people who may not already play particular games.

"We always believe, at its very core, esports is going to drive tremendous engagement in our community and allow us to reach broader communities of viewers who maybe have never played our games before. And in doing so, we would see growth in the core digital businesses of the games that we'll feature in esports."

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The Black Panther Soundtrack Tracklist Revealed

Kendrick Lamar has shared the tracklist and cover art for the Black Panther album he is producing and performing on.

Lamar shared the striking cover art on Twitter earlier today, revealing Black Panther: The Album will drop on February 9. Lamar is producing and curating the soundtrack with Top Dawg Entertainment founder Anthony Tiffith. Lamar is also featured on the album alongside artists such as SZA, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Vince Staples, Jorja Smith, Khalid, and more.

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Bungie Reveals Destiny 2 Development Roadmap

Bungie has revealed the roadmap which details development for the next few months of content for Destiny 2.

An update on Bungie's website containing the full roadmap we were promised earlier this year explains that everything listed in the Destiny 2 roadmap is currently being worked on but the time frame for delivery may change.

Bungie's Destiny 2 Roadmap

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The Black Panther Soundtrack Tracklist Revealed

Kendrick Lamar has shared the tracklist and cover art for the Black Panther album he is producing and performing on.

Lamar shared the striking cover art on Twitter earlier today, revealing Black Panther: The Album will drop on February 9. Lamar is producing and curating the soundtrack with Top Dawg Entertainment founder Anthony Tiffith. Lamar is also featured on the album alongside artists such as SZA, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Vince Staples, Jorja Smith, Khalid, and more.

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Bungie Reveals Destiny 2 Development Roadmap

Bungie has revealed the roadmap which details development for the next few months of content for Destiny 2.

An update on Bungie's website containing the full roadmap we were promised earlier this year explains that everything listed in the Destiny 2 roadmap is currently being worked on but the time frame for delivery may change.

Bungie's Destiny 2 Roadmap

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A New Map And Jason Have Been Added to Friday The 13th

Friday The 13th: The Game has had its fair share of tweaks and bugs, but developer IllFonic's latest update should go some way to smoothing things out by giving Jason a much needed - if modest - buff. A new map and a new Jason have also been added.

This week's patch notes cover the new content, that includes Jason Part 5 from the fifth movie, and the Pinehurst map. Jason Part 5 doesn't have any level requirements, and both he and the new map will be available in multiplayer and offline with bots.

Jason Part 5 will also have access to three grab kills: Hedge Trimmer, Last Breath, and You're So Vein. A new grab kill called Rugby Player has been added to the mix too, and you can unlock it at level 108 for 2500 CP.

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A New Map And Jason Have Been Added to Friday The 13th

Friday The 13th: The Game has had its fair share of tweaks and bugs, but developer IllFonic's latest update should go some way to smoothing things out by giving Jason a much needed - if modest - buff. A new map and a new Jason have also been added.

This week's patch notes cover the new content, that includes Jason Part 5 from the fifth movie, and the Pinehurst map. Jason Part 5 doesn't have any level requirements, and both he and the new map will be available in multiplayer and offline with bots.

Jason Part 5 will also have access to three grab kills: Hedge Trimmer, Last Breath, and You're So Vein. A new grab kill called Rugby Player has been added to the mix too, and you can unlock it at level 108 for 2500 CP.

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Gigantic Shutting Down in July, Gets Final Update

Gigantic is shutting down July 31, and the January content update will be the game's last.

Today it was announced the game's servers will go offline at the end of July. Until then, all Heroes will be free, as purchases of Rubies and Hero Packs have been disabled. Players will still be awarded in-game currency, and Shop items will be available at discounted prices until the servers go offline.

According to the announcement, over the past few months the teams at Motiga and Perfect World have examined various options to keep servers online, but were unable to find a solution to help the game "break through in a crowded market." As a result, the decision was made to discontinue the game.

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Everything We Know About Westworld Season 2

Westworld hasn't been on our screens since December 2016, which has given us a lot of time to speculate about what the HBO hit might have in store for us during Season 2. Notoriously spoiler-averse showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy have kept plot details for the sophomore season locked up tight, but with the promise that the series will return in Spring 2018, it won't be long before we'll have a whole new set of mysteries and theories to obsess over.

In the meantime, here's everything we know about Westworld Season 2 so far -- and if you bookmark this page, we'll update with the latest intel as it materializes.

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Netflix's Altered Carbon: 5 Things to Know Before You Binge

Netflix’s Altered Carbon can be an unforgiving place when it comes to the wide assortment of new phrases and tech you’re going to have to learn. Fortunately, the show makes it worth the effort to learn its cyberpunk-lingo -- to find out why check out our Season 1 review here.

Altered Carbon is set over 300 years in the future and follows ex-soldier Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman) as he attempts to solve the murder of a wealthy individual, named Laurens Bancroft (James Purefoy). In this futuristic dystopia, the ability to live forever is within reach thanks to a technology known as a Cortical Stack.

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Gigantic Shutting Down in July, Gets Final Update

Gigantic is shutting down July 31, and the January content update will be the game's last.

Today it was announced the game's servers will go offline at the end of July. Until then, all Heroes will be free, as purchases of Rubies and Hero Packs have been disabled. Players will still be awarded in-game currency, and Shop items will be available at discounted prices until the servers go offline.

According to the announcement, over the past few months the teams at Motiga and Perfect World have examined various options to keep servers online, but were unable to find a solution to help the game "break through in a crowded market." As a result, the decision was made to discontinue the game.

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Everything We Know About Westworld Season 2

Westworld hasn't been on our screens since December 2016, which has given us a lot of time to speculate about what the HBO hit might have in store for us during Season 2. Notoriously spoiler-averse showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy have kept plot details for the sophomore season locked up tight, but with the promise that the series will return in Spring 2018, it won't be long before we'll have a whole new set of mysteries and theories to obsess over.

In the meantime, here's everything we know about Westworld Season 2 so far -- and if you bookmark this page, we'll update with the latest intel as it materializes.

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Netflix's Altered Carbon: 5 Things to Know Before You Binge

Netflix’s Altered Carbon can be an unforgiving place when it comes to the wide assortment of new phrases and tech you’re going to have to learn. Fortunately, the show makes it worth the effort to learn its cyberpunk-lingo -- to find out why check out our Season 1 review here.

Altered Carbon is set over 300 years in the future and follows ex-soldier Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman) as he attempts to solve the murder of a wealthy individual, named Laurens Bancroft (James Purefoy). In this futuristic dystopia, the ability to live forever is within reach thanks to a technology known as a Cortical Stack.

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Jean Grey Brings Death and Rebirth to the X-Men

The final chapter of Phoenix Resurrection was full of surprises for the X-Men.

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey #5!

Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey ended by living up to its name, as Jean Grey is indeed alive and well. Previous issues focused on Jean as she was trapped inside a Phoenix-generated dome in the New Mexico desert, leading a false life alongside fictional recreations of her closest friends and family. But Old Man Logan managed to snap her back into reality by slashing the throat of Annie, Jean's childhood friend whose fatal car accident first caused Jean to manifest her powers.

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Jean Grey Brings Death and Rebirth to the X-Men

The final chapter of Phoenix Resurrection was full of surprises for the X-Men.

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey #5!

Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey ended by living up to its name, as Jean Grey is indeed alive and well. Previous issues focused on Jean as she was trapped inside a Phoenix-generated dome in the New Mexico desert, leading a false life alongside fictional recreations of her closest friends and family. But Old Man Logan managed to snap her back into reality by slashing the throat of Annie, Jean's childhood friend whose fatal car accident first caused Jean to manifest her powers.

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The 10 Best Batman Animated Movies

To celebrate the new animated Batman movie Gotham by Gaslight, we’re reflecting on the Dark Knight’s history of awesome animated movies.

For simplicity’s sake, we’re restricting the list to movies that were direct-to-video (sorry, LEGO Batman) and we’re highlighting the top 10 that are absolutely worth checking out. From Batman: Year One to Batman Beyond: Return of The Joker to Under The Red Hood and beyond, let’s celebrate some of Batman’s best animated movies!

If your favorite one isn’t on the list, go give it some love in the comments. Tell the IGN community why they should go watch!

And for even more on the Caped Crusader, check out our two-part history of The Dark Knight Returns below...

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The 10 Best Batman Animated Movies

To celebrate the new animated Batman movie Gotham by Gaslight, we’re reflecting on the Dark Knight’s history of awesome animated movies.

For simplicity’s sake, we’re restricting the list to movies that were direct-to-video (sorry, LEGO Batman) and we’re highlighting the top 10 that are absolutely worth checking out. From Batman: Year One to Batman Beyond: Return of The Joker to Under The Red Hood and beyond, let’s celebrate some of Batman’s best animated movies!

If your favorite one isn’t on the list, go give it some love in the comments. Tell the IGN community why they should go watch!

And for even more on the Caped Crusader, check out our two-part history of The Dark Knight Returns below...

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Diablo Creator Unveils New Game

David Brevik, creator of Diablo, has unveiled his new project, which launches this weekend into closed beta.

Brevik's new game, It Lurks Below, mixes elements of Diablo, Terraria, and Minecraft and launches on Steam later this year. The game will feature an indie/retro aesthetic, and those interested in a closer look at the game can tune in to the game's first streaming event this Friday.

It Lurks Below features an indie/retro aesthetic and contains elements of Diablo and Terraria.

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Netflix to Collab With FLCL, My Hero Academia Anime Studios

Netflix has announced a collaboration with Production I.G and studio Bones.

According to Anime! Anime! Biz (via Anime News Network), Netflix has entered into a business alliance with Production I.G, its sister studio Wit Studio, and Bones to co-produce anime episodes and stream them in over 190 countries.

Netflix's goal is to strengthen its current anime lineup and describes this deal as a "win-win-win" scenario for Netflix subscribers, anime production, and anime creators.

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Diablo Creator Unveils New Game

David Brevik, creator of Diablo, has unveiled his new project, which launches this weekend into closed beta.

Brevik's new game, It Lurks Below, mixes elements of Diablo, Terraria, and Minecraft and launches on Steam later this year. The game will feature an indie/retro aesthetic, and those interested in a closer look at the game can tune in to the game's first streaming event this Friday.

It Lurks Below features an indie/retro aesthetic and contains elements of Diablo and Terraria.

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Netflix to Collab With FLCL, My Hero Academia Anime Studios

Netflix has announced a collaboration with Production I.G and studio Bones.

According to Anime! Anime! Biz (via Anime News Network), Netflix has entered into a business alliance with Production I.G, its sister studio Wit Studio, and Bones to co-produce anime episodes and stream them in over 190 countries.

Netflix's goal is to strengthen its current anime lineup and describes this deal as a "win-win-win" scenario for Netflix subscribers, anime production, and anime creators.

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12 Awesome Games You Missed This Month

Tons of awesome games come out every month, but in the shadow of high-profile AAA titles, even the best ones can slip under our radars. Whether you’re a fan of cyberpunk adventures, silly paint tools, deep sea survival sims, or eerie 3D platformers, there’s plenty to love in this month’s roundup.

For more, check out our list on the most-anticipated 2018 indie games, a love letter to the glory of weird, free web games, or dive into last month's roundup of 2017's best overlooked games.

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Black Panther Is Fastest Pre-Selling Superhero Movie

Black Panther has continued to break pre-sale ticket records, becoming both Fandango and Alamo Drafthouse's fastest pre-selling superhero movie.

Black Panther now outpaces all superhero movies in presales, surpassing 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Black Panther set a Fandango record earlier this month for also being the top pre-selling MCU film in the first 24 hours.

According to a Fandango survey of over 1,000 fans intending to see Black Panther, 97% want to see a different kind of superhero film, 95% are excited about the movie's positive messages, and 93% can't wait to see Chadwick Boseman in action as the titular superhero after his performance in Captain America: Civil War.

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12 Awesome Games You Missed This Month

Tons of awesome games come out every month, but in the shadow of high-profile AAA titles, even the best ones can slip under our radars. Whether you’re a fan of cyberpunk adventures, silly paint tools, deep sea survival sims, or eerie 3D platformers, there’s plenty to love in this month’s roundup.

For more, check out our list on the most-anticipated 2018 indie games, a love letter to the glory of weird, free web games, or dive into last month's roundup of 2017's best overlooked games.

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Black Panther Is Fastest Pre-Selling Superhero Movie

Black Panther has continued to break pre-sale ticket records, becoming both Fandango and Alamo Drafthouse's fastest pre-selling superhero movie.

Black Panther now outpaces all superhero movies in presales, surpassing 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Black Panther set a Fandango record earlier this month for also being the top pre-selling MCU film in the first 24 hours.

According to a Fandango survey of over 1,000 fans intending to see Black Panther, 97% want to see a different kind of superhero film, 95% are excited about the movie's positive messages, and 93% can't wait to see Chadwick Boseman in action as the titular superhero after his performance in Captain America: Civil War.

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Which Wasp Is Which in the Ant-Man Movies?

Marvel Comics fans may already be familiar with the Wasp, but this heroine is finally headlining her own MCU movie thanks to Ant-Man and the Wasp. No longer will Hope Van Dyne play second fiddle to a goofball like Scott Lang!

To help prepare you for this new Marvel movie, we're breaking down everything you need to know about The Wasp's comic book background and the difference between original Wasp Janet Van Dyne and her successor Hope Van Dyne.

Avengers don't come with stronger bona fides than the Wasp. She was one of the five original founding members of the team, and she's been a fairly consistent presence in Earth's Mightiest Heroes ever since. Janet Van Dyne's powers not only make her an asset in the field, but her years of experience also make her a role model to younger generations of heroes. And despite some fairly dark periods in her personal life and even a spell where the world believed her to be dead, Janet has never lost that heroic spark.

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Kevin Feige Addresses When X-Men Could Join the MCU

Despite Disney's recent acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Fantastic Four and X-Men won't be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe anytime soon, according to Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige.

In an interview with Vulture, Feige explained the deal between Disney and Fox still has to be figured out before any X-Men, Fantastic Four or other Marvel characters from Fox can be added to the MCU.

“There’s been no communication," Feige said. "We’re not thinking about it. We’re focusing on everything we’ve already announced. If and when the deal actually happens, we’ll start to think more about it. Until then, we have a lot to do.”

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Which Wasp Is Which in the Ant-Man Movies?

Marvel Comics fans may already be familiar with the Wasp, but this heroine is finally headlining her own MCU movie thanks to Ant-Man and the Wasp. No longer will Hope Van Dyne play second fiddle to a goofball like Scott Lang!

To help prepare you for this new Marvel movie, we're breaking down everything you need to know about The Wasp's comic book background and the difference between original Wasp Janet Van Dyne and her successor Hope Van Dyne.

Avengers don't come with stronger bona fides than the Wasp. She was one of the five original founding members of the team, and she's been a fairly consistent presence in Earth's Mightiest Heroes ever since. Janet Van Dyne's powers not only make her an asset in the field, but her years of experience also make her a role model to younger generations of heroes. And despite some fairly dark periods in her personal life and even a spell where the world believed her to be dead, Janet has never lost that heroic spark.

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Kevin Feige Addresses When X-Men Could Join the MCU

Despite Disney's recent acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Fantastic Four and X-Men won't be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe anytime soon, according to Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige.

In an interview with Vulture, Feige explained the deal between Disney and Fox still has to be figured out before any X-Men, Fantastic Four or other Marvel characters from Fox can be added to the MCU.

“There’s been no communication," Feige said. "We’re not thinking about it. We’re focusing on everything we’ve already announced. If and when the deal actually happens, we’ll start to think more about it. Until then, we have a lot to do.”

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GDC Cancels 2018 Pioneer Award Following Allegations

Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell will no longer receive the Pioneer Award at this year's Game Developers Choice Awards, following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward female Atari employees.

"The Game Developers Choice Awards Advisory Committee, who vote on the Special Award Winners for each show, have made the decision not to give out a Pioneer Award for this year’s event, following additional feedback from the community," reads a statement issued by the official GDC Twitter account. "They believe their picks should reflect the values of today’s game industry and will dedicate this year’s award to honor the pioneering and unheard voices of the past."

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Rocket League Spring Updates Detailed

Rocket League is getting a host of updates this spring, with Xbox One X support and more coming later this year.

Psyonix is currently planning to bring the February update to all platforms on February 7, which includes distribution of Competitive Season 6 rewards and the start of Competitive Season 7.

The February update also introduces a new crate, new RLCS Fan Rewards, and a public beta for the upcoming Tournament feature for Steam players. In March, Psyonix will introduce new licensed premium DLC and a special Spring Event.

In the Spring Feature Update, players can expect the introduction of Tournaments, and the addition of Performance and Quality performance mode options for Switch. Performance Mode will feature 900p resolution docked, 720p in handheld mode with 60 fps and "infrequent" dynamic resolution scaling. Quality Mode will feature 1080p resolution docked, 720p in handheld mode with additional visual effects.

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GDC Cancels 2018 Pioneer Award Following Allegations

Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell will no longer receive the Pioneer Award at this year's Game Developers Choice Awards, following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward female Atari employees.

"The Game Developers Choice Awards Advisory Committee, who vote on the Special Award Winners for each show, have made the decision not to give out a Pioneer Award for this year’s event, following additional feedback from the community," reads a statement issued by the official GDC Twitter account. "They believe their picks should reflect the values of today’s game industry and will dedicate this year’s award to honor the pioneering and unheard voices of the past."

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Rocket League Spring Updates Detailed

Rocket League is getting a host of updates this spring, with Xbox One X support and more coming later this year.

Psyonix is currently planning to bring the February update to all platforms on February 7, which includes distribution of Competitive Season 6 rewards and the start of Competitive Season 7.

The February update also introduces a new crate, new RLCS Fan Rewards, and a public beta for the upcoming Tournament feature for Steam players. In March, Psyonix will introduce new licensed premium DLC and a special Spring Event.

In the Spring Feature Update, players can expect the introduction of Tournaments, and the addition of Performance and Quality performance mode options for Switch. Performance Mode will feature 900p resolution docked, 720p in handheld mode with 60 fps and "infrequent" dynamic resolution scaling. Quality Mode will feature 1080p resolution docked, 720p in handheld mode with additional visual effects.

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Rumors, Clues, and Theories to Know About Cloverfield 3

Beyond the previously released plot description for the next Cloverfield project, which was previously known God Particle, there’s not much available about what Cloverfield 3 is. Thankfully, the Cloverfield alternate reality game has picked up again, and that means there's a new trail of breadcrumbs to follow, in addition to plenty of rumblings around the film's actual release.

IGN is diving into what has already been teased about the film, its recent production shifts, and just what exactly that may all mean for the film's plot.

Almost everything about Cloverfield 3 — and whatever it actually may be called — is supposed at this point, with producer Bad Robot remaining relatively tight-lipped about its development and production. (This is no surprise given Bad Robot announced 10 Cloverfield Lane two months before its release.)

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Rumors, Clues, and Theories to Know About Cloverfield 3

Beyond the previously released plot description for the next Cloverfield project, which was previously known God Particle, there’s not much available about what Cloverfield 3 is. Thankfully, the Cloverfield alternate reality game has picked up again, and that means there's a new trail of breadcrumbs to follow, in addition to plenty of rumblings around the film's actual release.

IGN is diving into what has already been teased about the film, its recent production shifts, and just what exactly that may all mean for the film's plot.

Almost everything about Cloverfield 3 — and whatever it actually may be called — is supposed at this point, with producer Bad Robot remaining relatively tight-lipped about its development and production. (This is no surprise given Bad Robot announced 10 Cloverfield Lane two months before its release.)

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PS Plus Lineup for February 2018 Announced

Sony has unveiled the PlayStation Plus free games lineup for February 2018, and it features Knack and Rime as the headliners on PlayStation 4.

These two games are joined by a few PlayStation 3 and Vita titles, including Grand Kingdom as February's cross-buy game. StarBlood Arena is also still available as a VR bonus. The full lineup, via PlayStation Blog, is below:

• Knack (PS4)
• Rime (PS4)
• Spelunker HD (PS3)
• Mugen Souls Z (PS3)
• Exiles End (PS Vita)
• Grand Kingdom (PS Vita, (PS4)

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PS Plus Lineup for February 2018 Announced

Sony has unveiled the PlayStation Plus free games lineup for February 2018, and it features Knack and Rime as the headliners on PlayStation 4.

These two games are joined by a few PlayStation 3 and Vita titles, including Grand Kingdom as February's cross-buy game. StarBlood Arena is also still available as a VR bonus. The full lineup, via PlayStation Blog, is below:

• Knack (PS4)
• Rime (PS4)
• Spelunker HD (PS3)
• Mugen Souls Z (PS3)
• Exiles End (PS Vita)
• Grand Kingdom (PS Vita, (PS4)

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Capcom Reports Over 300% Increase in Profit

Things are looking up Capcom this fiscal year, with the company reporting an operating income of 7 billion yen, or $64.5 million.

Games Industry.biz reports that Capcom's operating income has increased by 328.2 percent, due to "strong" performances of titles like Resident Evil 7 and Monster Hunter XX, while Ultra Street Fighter 2 on the Switch was called a "smash hit." Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite's sales were described as  "soft" by comparison, with the game only just reaching one million units sold worldwide.

Monster Hunter: World, which shipped 5 million copies in the three days post-launch, will be included in Capcom's full year report in March, but the series' online and mobile titles -  Frontier Z and Explore - have experienced "solid" and "steady" sales.

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Journey Creator on Next Game’s Biggest Breakthrough

Sky, the next game from Journey developer thatgamecompany, will charge players in a unique way, which studio co-founder Jenova Chen believes will be "biggest breakthrough" of the upcoming social adventure game.

"I think many people will be surprised how this game makes money," Chen said on the latest episode of our monthly interview show IGN Unfiltered. "I think my biggest breakthrough or innovation on this game is about how it actually charges people. This is something you probably have never seen before," he added.

"Once you play the game, you will be interested because it's a game where you pay money for other people, not yourself," he added, but refrained from elaborating any further.

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Capcom Reports Over 300% Increase in Profit

Things are looking up Capcom this fiscal year, with the company reporting an operating income of 7 billion yen, or $64.5 million.

Games Industry.biz reports that Capcom's operating income has increased by 328.2 percent, due to "strong" performances of titles like Resident Evil 7 and Monster Hunter XX, while Ultra Street Fighter 2 on the Switch was called a "smash hit." Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite's sales were described as  "soft" by comparison, with the game only just reaching one million units sold worldwide.

Monster Hunter: World, which shipped 5 million copies in the three days post-launch, will be included in Capcom's full year report in March, but the series' online and mobile titles -  Frontier Z and Explore - have experienced "solid" and "steady" sales.

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Journey Creator on Next Game’s Biggest Breakthrough

Sky, the next game from Journey developer thatgamecompany, will charge players in a unique way, which studio co-founder Jenova Chen believes will be "biggest breakthrough" of the upcoming social adventure game.

"I think many people will be surprised how this game makes money," Chen said on the latest episode of our monthly interview show IGN Unfiltered. "I think my biggest breakthrough or innovation on this game is about how it actually charges people. This is something you probably have never seen before," he added.

"Once you play the game, you will be interested because it's a game where you pay money for other people, not yourself," he added, but refrained from elaborating any further.

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PUBG's Revenue Almost Totals Overwatch, CS:GO Combined

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has seen massive success since its early release in March 2017, and has amassed 4 million players on Xbox One since it came to the console in December. And in the space of 8 months, it's raked in $712 million in revenue according to a new report.

The title has surpassed Overwatch and CS:GO sales, earning almost the sum of the two games' revenue combined, according to analytics firm SuperData's 2017 year in review report (via VG247).

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House of Cards Season 6 Resumes Production

House of Cards' sixth and final season has resumed production, with two new stars also joining the cast.

Variety reports filming is now underway for this eight-episode season after production was shut down last October following allegations of sexual harassment and assault were made against Kevin Spacey.

A premiere date for Season 6 has not been set yet. As for the two new cast members, Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear have joined the Netflix series and they'll be playing siblings on the show. However, not much else about their roles is currently known.

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PUBG's Revenue Almost Totals Overwatch, CS:GO Combined

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has seen massive success since its early release in March 2017, and has amassed 4 million players on Xbox One since it came to the console in December. And in the space of 8 months, it's raked in $712 million in revenue according to a new report.

The title has surpassed Overwatch and CS:GO sales, earning almost the sum of the two games' revenue combined, according to analytics firm SuperData's 2017 year in review report (via VG247).

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House of Cards Season 6 Resumes Production

House of Cards' sixth and final season has resumed production, with two new stars also joining the cast.

Variety reports filming is now underway for this eight-episode season after production was shut down last October following allegations of sexual harassment and assault were made against Kevin Spacey.

A premiere date for Season 6 has not been set yet. As for the two new cast members, Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear have joined the Netflix series and they'll be playing siblings on the show. However, not much else about their roles is currently known.

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Why You Should Care About The World Ends With You

In the late '00s, Nintendo’s ridiculously-popular DS handheld was a hotbed for creative, quirky games. Many developers were gleefully experimenting with the system’s trademark dual-screens, and it was in the middle of this zeitgeist that Square-Enix took a chance on a unique action-RPG titled The World Ends With You. Developed by Jupiter (and inspired by their previous Square-Enix title, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories), The World Ends With You was released in 2007 to critical acclaim, strong sales, and quickly became one of the DS’s most beloved games.

And yet 10 years later, it still hasn’t received a sequel. Other than a mobile port and a small cameo in Kingdom Hearts, the series has gone dark, and many fans feared Square may have forgotten it completely. That is, until it resurfaced in the most recent Nintendo Direct, where it was announced the game would be getting another shot on the Nintendo Switch. Titled Final Remix, this new version will contain new content and be the first time the game has appeared on the big screen. Fans were elated not only for ourselves, but also because this will likely be the best way for new players to experience the game.

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Why You Should Care About The World Ends With You

In the late '00s, Nintendo’s ridiculously-popular DS handheld was a hotbed for creative, quirky games. Many developers were gleefully experimenting with the system’s trademark dual-screens, and it was in the middle of this zeitgeist that Square-Enix took a chance on a unique action-RPG titled The World Ends With You. Developed by Jupiter (and inspired by their previous Square-Enix title, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories), The World Ends With You was released in 2007 to critical acclaim, strong sales, and quickly became one of the DS’s most beloved games.

And yet 10 years later, it still hasn’t received a sequel. Other than a mobile port and a small cameo in Kingdom Hearts, the series has gone dark, and many fans feared Square may have forgotten it completely. That is, until it resurfaced in the most recent Nintendo Direct, where it was announced the game would be getting another shot on the Nintendo Switch. Titled Final Remix, this new version will contain new content and be the first time the game has appeared on the big screen. Fans were elated not only for ourselves, but also because this will likely be the best way for new players to experience the game.

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The DualShock 4 Line-up Gets Two New Colours

Sony has announced the addition of two new DualShock 4 colours - Midnight Blue, and Steel Black - to its controller line-up.

The news was shared on both the US and EU PlayStation blogs. Midnight Blue is a brand new addition to the range, while Steel Black is making a return after its initial run in 2016 alongside the Crystal version.

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The DualShock 4 Line-up Gets Two New Colours

Sony has announced the addition of two new DualShock 4 colours - Midnight Blue, and Steel Black - to its controller line-up.

The news was shared on both the US and EU PlayStation blogs. Midnight Blue is a brand new addition to the range, while Steel Black is making a return after its initial run in 2016 alongside the Crystal version.

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First UK Charities for Call of Duty Endowment Announced

The Call of Duty Endowment charitable fund, founded by Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, has selected the first UK charities to benefit from the program.

A press release from The Call of Duty Endowment announced that RFEA - The Forces Employment Charity, and Walking With The Wounded, are the first recipients of the "Call of Duty Endowment Seal of Distinction, the standard of excellence in the veterans’ employment sector."

“Meaningful employment is the single most important way to ensure that service members successfully transition back to civilian life,” said Dan Goldenberg, executive director of the Endowment. “The Seal of Distinction recognises RFEA - The Forces Employment Charity and Walking With The Wounded as go-to organisations for veterans seeking high-quality jobs, and models for veteran-serving organisations to emulate.”

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First UK Charities for Call of Duty Endowment Announced

The Call of Duty Endowment charitable fund, founded by Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, has selected the first UK charities to benefit from the program.

A press release from The Call of Duty Endowment announced that RFEA - The Forces Employment Charity, and Walking With The Wounded, are the first recipients of the "Call of Duty Endowment Seal of Distinction, the standard of excellence in the veterans’ employment sector."

“Meaningful employment is the single most important way to ensure that service members successfully transition back to civilian life,” said Dan Goldenberg, executive director of the Endowment. “The Seal of Distinction recognises RFEA - The Forces Employment Charity and Walking With The Wounded as go-to organisations for veterans seeking high-quality jobs, and models for veteran-serving organisations to emulate.”

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15 Craziest Comic Book Retcons

Anyone who reads superhero comics long enough becomes familiar with the term "retcon." Basically, a retcon is any case where new stories change the details of old ones and rewrite the history of that universe. We're seeing the latest example of a major comic book retcon in the pages of Avengers right now. Avengers #676 introduced readers to Voyager, a heroine who is supposedly the forgotten sixth member of the original Avengers team.

Whether or not Voyager is who she claims to be, this is just the latest in a long, often complicated history of Marvel and DC adding new details to classic characters and storylines. From Jean Gey's confusing relationship with the Phoenix to Superboy-Prime's punch heard round the multiverse, here are the 15 biggest and craziest examples of comic book retcons.

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Ready Player One: Exclusive New Photo - IGN First

All month long, IGN First is spotlighting the Films to Watch in 2018. Today, we take a look at Warner Bros.' Ready Player One, the science-fiction action film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Ernest Cline's best-selling novel. The film stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T. J. Miller, Simon Pegg and Mark Rylance.

In the year 2045, things are bad for the people of Earth. Humankind is on the verge of chaos, but folks find solace in OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe. Created by eccentric genius James Halliday (Mark Rylance), OASIS takes on a new importance when Halliday dies and leaves his fortune to whomever first finds a "digital Easter egg" hidden in the VR world. Enter Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan), an ordinary young man who joins the contest and, of course, soon finds himself on a fantastic and dangerous adventure.

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15 Craziest Comic Book Retcons

Anyone who reads superhero comics long enough becomes familiar with the term "retcon." Basically, a retcon is any case where new stories change the details of old ones and rewrite the history of that universe. We're seeing the latest example of a major comic book retcon in the pages of Avengers right now. Avengers #676 introduced readers to Voyager, a heroine who is supposedly the forgotten sixth member of the original Avengers team.

Whether or not Voyager is who she claims to be, this is just the latest in a long, often complicated history of Marvel and DC adding new details to classic characters and storylines. From Jean Gey's confusing relationship with the Phoenix to Superboy-Prime's punch heard round the multiverse, here are the 15 biggest and craziest examples of comic book retcons.

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Ready Player One: Exclusive New Photo - IGN First

All month long, IGN First is spotlighting the Films to Watch in 2018. Today, we take a look at Warner Bros.' Ready Player One, the science-fiction action film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Ernest Cline's best-selling novel. The film stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T. J. Miller, Simon Pegg and Mark Rylance.

In the year 2045, things are bad for the people of Earth. Humankind is on the verge of chaos, but folks find solace in OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe. Created by eccentric genius James Halliday (Mark Rylance), OASIS takes on a new importance when Halliday dies and leaves his fortune to whomever first finds a "digital Easter egg" hidden in the VR world. Enter Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan), an ordinary young man who joins the contest and, of course, soon finds himself on a fantastic and dangerous adventure.

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Opinion: The Australian Government's Response to the Video Game Industry Is Garbage

“It all comes down to this. Australian jobs. 21st Century jobs. High-tech, cutting-edge jobs.”

That was Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull earlier this week. In case you’ve entered this article in an optimistic mood let me qualify straight away that he was not talking about Australia’s video game industry. He was talking to the media about Australia’s newly-announced Defence Export Strategy and the government’s plan to grow Australia's defence industry to become a top 10 global defence exporter by 2028.

It’s a big, bold plan supported by a big pile of cash and all outlined in this big, juicy PDF packed with actionable items and brimming with buzzwords.

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Opinion: The Australian Government's Response to the Video Game Industry Is Garbage

“It all comes down to this. Australian jobs. 21st Century jobs. High-tech, cutting-edge jobs.”

That was Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull earlier this week. In case you’ve entered this article in an optimistic mood let me qualify straight away that he was not talking about Australia’s video game industry. He was talking to the media about Australia’s newly-announced Defence Export Strategy and the government’s plan to grow Australia's defence industry to become a top 10 global defence exporter by 2028.

It’s a big, bold plan supported by a big pile of cash and all outlined in this big, juicy PDF packed with actionable items and brimming with buzzwords.

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WoW: Battle For Azeroth Expansion Drops This Summer

Blizzard has finally confirmed a release window for World of Warcraft's next expansion, Battle for Azeroth, which is expected to drop this summer.

That's still a bit vague, what with the last Friday of the season falling on September 21, but the good news is pre-orders are now live.

Players who pre-order  receive an immediate level 110 character boost, and can "begin the journey to unlock the expansion’s new playable Allied Races," Blizzard confirmed in an update.

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UK Daily Deals: Xbox One X 1TB With Extra Controller, PUBG and Tom Clancy's The Division for £450

 

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Xbox One X With Two Games and a Controller for £450

Snag the hottest Xbox One X deal at Argos and save £104.97. Not only will you get an Xbox One X 1TB console, but also Tom Clancy's The Division, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and an extra controller in orange or pink. You need to add everything to your basket separately via the below links.

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WoW: Battle For Azeroth Expansion Drops This Summer

Blizzard has finally confirmed a release window for World of Warcraft's next expansion, Battle for Azeroth, which is expected to drop this summer.

That's still a bit vague, what with the last Friday of the season falling on September 21, but the good news is pre-orders are now live.

Players who pre-order  receive an immediate level 110 character boost, and can "begin the journey to unlock the expansion’s new playable Allied Races," Blizzard confirmed in an update.

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UK Daily Deals: Xbox One X 1TB With Extra Controller, PUBG and Tom Clancy's The Division for £450

 

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Xbox One X With Two Games and a Controller for £450

Snag the hottest Xbox One X deal at Argos and save £104.97. Not only will you get an Xbox One X 1TB console, but also Tom Clancy's The Division, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and an extra controller in orange or pink. You need to add everything to your basket separately via the below links.

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Vermintide 2 Overhauls Loot System From First Game

Fatshark's sequel to Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide was announced last year and some big gameplay changes are planned for the sequel, including some much-needed improvements to the loot system.

In an interview with PC Gamer, game designer and producer Victor Magnuson said a lot of players felt the loot system in the first game was "too harsh or hard to get good loot." Despite addressing as many of the concerns as they could, ultimately their hands were tied because some elements "were inherent to how the system was built from the start."

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Vermintide 2 Overhauls Loot System From First Game

Fatshark's sequel to Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide was announced last year and some big gameplay changes are planned for the sequel, including some much-needed improvements to the loot system.

In an interview with PC Gamer, game designer and producer Victor Magnuson said a lot of players felt the loot system in the first game was "too harsh or hard to get good loot." Despite addressing as many of the concerns as they could, ultimately their hands were tied because some elements "were inherent to how the system was built from the start."

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Nintendo Switch Outsells Wii U Lifetime Sales in 10 Months

Nintendo's latest console has already outsold the Wii U - and in less than a year, shifting over 14 million units since its March 2017 launch, compared to the Wii U's 13.5 million lifetime sales.

The company's financials are a rousing tale of the Switch's success, which is the fastest-selling home console in US history, and managed to sell a whopping 7.23 million units in the last quarter alone, reaching 14.86 million consoles sold at the end of December.

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Nintendo Switch Outsells Wii U Lifetime Sales in 10 Months

Nintendo's latest console has already outsold the Wii U - and in less than a year, shifting over 14 million units since its March 2017 launch, compared to the Wii U's 13.5 million lifetime sales.

The company's financials are a rousing tale of the Switch's success, which is the fastest-selling home console in US history, and managed to sell a whopping 7.23 million units in the last quarter alone, reaching 14.86 million consoles sold at the end of December.

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Looking Back at the Hearthstone World Championship: 5 Next Level Plays

The recent Hearthstone World Championship finals in Amsterdam saw the top 16 players in the world fight it out over four days of competition. There were some absolutely unbelievable games and series’, and while many of the players brought very familiar line-ups, the sheer skill and depth of knowledge on display ensured that it was hugely entertaining.

With that in mind, I thought it might be fun to highlight some of the plays that most impressed me while watching the tournament. These aren’t meant to be definitively the best. Instead, they’re an insight into the high level thinking of the top players, and also a good way for more casual Hearthstone fans to appreciate the incredible depth that this game offers. (More experienced fans can probably skip each “background” section below.)

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Watchmen TV Pilot to Be Helmed by Leftovers' Nicole Kassell

Nicole Kassell has been brought on board to direct the pilot of HBO's potential Watchmen series.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kassell will executive produce the project alongside showrunner Damon Lindelof, who is also writing the script.

This isn't the first time Kassell has worked with Lindelof, as she directed a couple episodes of Lindelof's critically acclaimed HBO series The Leftovers. Check out IGN's "No Room at the Inn" and "It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World" reviews for our thoughts on her work. Kassell's directorial credits encompass a number of other shows, including Westworld, Vinyl, The Americans, Better Call Saul, and Castle Rock.

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Looking Back at the Hearthstone World Championship: 5 Next Level Plays

The recent Hearthstone World Championship finals in Amsterdam saw the top 16 players in the world fight it out over four days of competition. There were some absolutely unbelievable games and series’, and while many of the players brought very familiar line-ups, the sheer skill and depth of knowledge on display ensured that it was hugely entertaining.

With that in mind, I thought it might be fun to highlight some of the plays that most impressed me while watching the tournament. These aren’t meant to be definitively the best. Instead, they’re an insight into the high level thinking of the top players, and also a good way for more casual Hearthstone fans to appreciate the incredible depth that this game offers. (More experienced fans can probably skip each “background” section below.)

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Watchmen TV Pilot to Be Helmed by Leftovers' Nicole Kassell

Nicole Kassell has been brought on board to direct the pilot of HBO's potential Watchmen series.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kassell will executive produce the project alongside showrunner Damon Lindelof, who is also writing the script.

This isn't the first time Kassell has worked with Lindelof, as she directed a couple episodes of Lindelof's critically acclaimed HBO series The Leftovers. Check out IGN's "No Room at the Inn" and "It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World" reviews for our thoughts on her work. Kassell's directorial credits encompass a number of other shows, including Westworld, Vinyl, The Americans, Better Call Saul, and Castle Rock.

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Overwatch League's Best-Selling Jersey Is Shanghai Dragons

The Overwatch League jersey for the Shanghai Dragons appears to currently be the favorite among fans.

When sorted by "best selling" on the official Blizzard Gear Store, the top 10 Overwatch League jerseys are ranked in the following fashion:

1. Shanghai Dragons

2. LA Gladiators

3. Dallas Fuel

4. Philadelphia Fusion

5. LA Valiant

6. Florida Mayhem

7. SF Shock

8. Houston Outlaws

9. NY Excelsior

10. Seoul Dynasty

There are a total of 12 different jerseys available for purchase on Blizzard's store. Check out the gallery below for a look at each one.

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Overwatch League's Best-Selling Jersey Is Shanghai Dragons

The Overwatch League jersey for the Shanghai Dragons appears to currently be the favorite among fans.

When sorted by "best selling" on the official Blizzard Gear Store, the top 10 Overwatch League jerseys are ranked in the following fashion:

1. Shanghai Dragons

2. LA Gladiators

3. Dallas Fuel

4. Philadelphia Fusion

5. LA Valiant

6. Florida Mayhem

7. SF Shock

8. Houston Outlaws

9. NY Excelsior

10. Seoul Dynasty

There are a total of 12 different jerseys available for purchase on Blizzard's store. Check out the gallery below for a look at each one.

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