Poker Club has been announced for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, with cross-platform and cross-generation online play. Announced by Ripstone Games and coming this year, Poker Club aims to be a social experience, including 200-player tournaments, and online Career Mode that take splayers from back-room games to high-stakes tables, and many, many options for other modes. The game will also feature private online games, and a full Poker 101 tutorial to help bed in new players. You can also create or join clubs in game, allowing players to work together to meet shared goals that unlock unique gear rewards for your customisable character. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/01/poker-club-reveal-trailer"] Current-gen owners of the game will be able to get a free upgrade to the next-gen versions. On PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X, the game will play at 4K / 60 FPS, and include ray tracing. On PS5, the game will even make use of the DualSense controller's haptic feedback technology. Speaking to IGN, game director Phil Gaskell explained that next-gen SSDs have been a game-changer: "We've been working on the proprietary tech in the systems to reduce load times in the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions of Poker Club. Loading is now practically non-existent, it makes the whole experience feel seamless, you won’t ever want to go back!" As for the addition of ray tracing, that too seems to have been a pleasant addition to the mix. "Ray tracing is a huge deal for us," explains Gaskell, "we knew we wanted to use it on PC, but weren’t sure how it would work on console. We were so impressed with how capable they are in that department. With ray traced lighting/shadows/reflections, Poker Club is brought to life. We’re happy to say It looks incredible on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=poker-club-6-screenshots&captions=true"] Gaskell makes clear the key benefit of both next-gen consoles - that compromises no longer have to be made to achieve the desired results: "Whereas before in game development you had to pick and choose your battles: are we going to target high frame rates / top-end visual features / high rendering resolution / etc. With the power of these new consoles, we can choose everything, it’s a no compromise experience." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.
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Dungeons & Dragons Becoming a Magic: The Gathering Set Next Year
Magic: The Gathering will get a new set based on Dungeons & Dragons during Q3 2021, titled Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. Announced during Magic's Zendikar Adventuring Party livestream, the set will be fully standard-legal and black-bordered, meaning the set can interact with other mainline Magic sets. Check out the logo below: 
No other details have been offered, other than to say neither Magic or D&D players will want to miss what's coming, and that D&D is coming to Magic's multiverse (although it's not clear how extensive that crossover will be). It was far from the only new set announced today. Magic's Q1 2021 set will be Kaldheim, a Viking-themed set, Q2 brings Strixhaven, based in a Wizard university (essentially it sounds like Magic-but-Hogwarts), and Q4 will bring two new, full-sized Innistrad sets, one centred on werewolves and the other on vampires (with a tease of a "vampire wedding" being involved). We also saw a Walker token based on The Walking Dead, which will be coming to Magic's limited edition Secret Lair store in future: 
Finally, we also received word that Magic: The Gathering Arena will be coming to mobile "soon" - although no other specifics were given. If you want more Magic, check back with IGN tomorrow, when we'll be exclusively revealing new cards from the Zendikar Rising set arriving this month. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.
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No other details have been offered, other than to say neither Magic or D&D players will want to miss what's coming, and that D&D is coming to Magic's multiverse (although it's not clear how extensive that crossover will be). It was far from the only new set announced today. Magic's Q1 2021 set will be Kaldheim, a Viking-themed set, Q2 brings Strixhaven, based in a Wizard university (essentially it sounds like Magic-but-Hogwarts), and Q4 will bring two new, full-sized Innistrad sets, one centred on werewolves and the other on vampires (with a tease of a "vampire wedding" being involved). We also saw a Walker token based on The Walking Dead, which will be coming to Magic's limited edition Secret Lair store in future: 
Finally, we also received word that Magic: The Gathering Arena will be coming to mobile "soon" - although no other specifics were given. If you want more Magic, check back with IGN tomorrow, when we'll be exclusively revealing new cards from the Zendikar Rising set arriving this month. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.from IGN News https://ift.tt/2QQefrT
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RDO: Take on The Legendary Milk Coyote Sighting Mission This Week
This week in Red Dead Online, hunt the Legendary Milk Coyote, claim double rewards in the Hardcore Shootout Series, and more.
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Watch Some of Netflix's Favourite Shows and Movies for Free
Netflix has unveiled a new promotion that offers a selection of its original movies and TV show episodes to non-subscribers for free. The streamer's new "Watch Free" page invites users to sample some of its content without a subscription. "Netflix is the premiere destination for all your entertainment needs," the website states. "But don't take our word for it–check out some of our favorite movies and TV shows, absolutely free." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/01/03/bird-box-ending-explained"] The current selection of free titles on the website comprises of the Sandra Bullock thriller Bird Box, the Oscar-nominated biopic The Two Popes, and the Sandler-Aniston comedy Murder Mystery, which was the platform's most popular release last year. On the TV side, Netflix is offering pilot episodes of some of its most popular shows, including Stranger Things, Elite, Boss Baby: Back in Business, When They See Us, Love Is Blind, Our Planet, and Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Netflix notes on the catalogue's corresponding support page that non-account holders can access its free-to-watch library of movies and TV episodes by using web browsers on computers and Android devices (while iOS browsers are not currently supported). [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=netflix-spotlight-september-2020&captions=true"] Over the years, Netflix has garnered a reputation for spending enormous amounts of money to secure original streaming content for its platform in a bid to stay ahead of its competitors in the increasingly crowded streaming landscape. In fact, it was projected earlier this year that Netflix would be spending $17.3 billion on new content for 2020, up from $15.3 billion last year. For more on the streaming service's entertainment offerings, check out everything that is new to Netflix this month. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
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Check Out the Latest Trailer and Poster for Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous
Netflix has unveiled an interactive website along with a trailer and poster for Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, an all-new CG-animated series that is coming to the streaming platform on September 18. Taking to Twitter, the streamer shared the exciting new trailer for the eight-episode series that follows the adventures of six teenagers who journey through the gates of Camp Cretaceous for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on the "other side" of Isla Nublar. The latest clips showcase various camp activities, including exclusive island tours, kayaking, rock climbing, obstacle courses and, of course, real dinosaurs.
A new interactive website has also gone live at CampCretaceous.com, which invites users to immerse themselves into the world of the state-of-the-art adventure camp by exploring the grounds, discovering the dinosaurs, and experiencing the wonders of science. After a brief introduction from Mr DNA, visitors can click to visit the gates, tree-top cabins, zip line, genetics lab or the Isla Nublar jungle. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/06/04/jurassic-world-camp-cretaceous-season-1-trailer"] Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous is coming from executive producers Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow and Frank Marshall, together with Scott Kreamer and Aaron Hammersley who are serving as both executive producers and showrunners on the new series, which was developed by Zack Stentz, who is credited as the show's consulting producer. The voice cast features Paul-Mikél Williams as resident dinosaur expert Darius; Jenna Ortega as social media sensation Brooklynn; Ryan Potter as self-appointed VIP Kenji; Raini Rodriguez as gregarious and enthusiastic Sammy; Sean Giambrone as sensitive and bookish Ben; and Kausar Mohammed as world-class athlete Yaz. Elsewhere, Jameela Jamil and Glen Powell recur as camp counsellors Roxie and Dave. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=netflix-spotlight-september-2020&captions=true"] Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous officially opens its gates on Netflix on September 18. For more on the other new additions coming to the streaming service this month, check out everything that is new to Netflix in September and start filling up your watchlist. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
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Netflix also dropped a thrilling new poster for the highly anticipated series. The one-sheet highlights a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist, as it depicts several of the campers trying to escape the stomping footsteps of a dinosaur that appears to be marking its territory out on the grassy terrain of the island's popular Gyrosphere attraction.A thrilling adventure awaits as six campers uncover the wonders and secrets of Isla Nublar. Discover the other side of the island in Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, coming to @netflix September 18th! pic.twitter.com/u5Qsp2DKSI
— Jurassic World (@JurassicWorld) September 1, 2020
A new interactive website has also gone live at CampCretaceous.com, which invites users to immerse themselves into the world of the state-of-the-art adventure camp by exploring the grounds, discovering the dinosaurs, and experiencing the wonders of science. After a brief introduction from Mr DNA, visitors can click to visit the gates, tree-top cabins, zip line, genetics lab or the Isla Nublar jungle. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/06/04/jurassic-world-camp-cretaceous-season-1-trailer"] Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous is coming from executive producers Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow and Frank Marshall, together with Scott Kreamer and Aaron Hammersley who are serving as both executive producers and showrunners on the new series, which was developed by Zack Stentz, who is credited as the show's consulting producer. The voice cast features Paul-Mikél Williams as resident dinosaur expert Darius; Jenna Ortega as social media sensation Brooklynn; Ryan Potter as self-appointed VIP Kenji; Raini Rodriguez as gregarious and enthusiastic Sammy; Sean Giambrone as sensitive and bookish Ben; and Kausar Mohammed as world-class athlete Yaz. Elsewhere, Jameela Jamil and Glen Powell recur as camp counsellors Roxie and Dave. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=netflix-spotlight-september-2020&captions=true"] Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous officially opens its gates on Netflix on September 18. For more on the other new additions coming to the streaming service this month, check out everything that is new to Netflix in September and start filling up your watchlist. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.from IGN News https://ift.tt/3bgL22L
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Star Wars: The High Republic Shows Off Its Centuries Younger Yoda
While we first met Jedi Master Yoda in his later years, Star Wars: The High Republic will give fans of that galaxy far, far away a chance to learn more about him centuries before the events of the Skywalker Saga. As revealed by StarWars.com, Yoda will feature "prominently" in Daniel José Older's Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures comic in 2021, however, he won't be "quite the same sage-like being we know." 
“It’s especially exciting to be able to introduce him in the era of the High Republic,” Older tells StarWars.com. “The High Republic Yoda is a journeyman out in the galaxy.” Even though he may be exploring the galaxy more, it doesn't mean he won't take time to help others along the way. “While he’s already a respected member of the Jedi Council at this point, we meet Yoda in IDW’s The High Republic Adventures series doing what he loves best: looking out for the young folks — in this case, a group of Padawans traveling around the galaxy to learn the ways of the Jedi with a hands-on approach,” Older says. “The Force study abroad program, basically.” Considering Yoda will be appearing in a comic, his looks had to be updated to reflect his younger self, and that proved to be an exciting challenge for those involved. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/27/star-wars-the-high-republic-explained"] “The goal was to update Yoda, but to be careful and be true to the Yoda that we all know and love,” says Troy Alders, Lucasfilm art director. “Also, to really make sure that the new look was believable, as this is really the first time that there has been an opportunity to update his look and his clothing. It felt like a daunting and enormous responsibility to embark on and get right.” Yoda will be around 700 years old, meaning he is about 200 years younger than what he was in the Skywalker Saga, so he isn't THAT much younger, relatively speaking, but the team "thought that with it being hundreds of years earlier, he would definitely have a different outfit, maybe even more than one." His hair and face only appear slightly younger in these new adventures, and will mostly resemble what he looked like in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. To ensure consistency, Alders made sure to involve concept artist Iain McCaig, who was instrumental in the design of the prequel trilogy. In the concept images you can see below, Yoda's temple attire is from this "special time of the golden age of the Jedi." There is an "elegance" to it, says Alders. 
His mission outfit features tonal markings on the robe that are inspired by the Jedi Temple architectural details. He is also adorned with the previously established High Republic-era lightsaber holster, more layered tunics, and cloaks reflecting the era. 
Star Wars: The High Republic is a new initiative featuring inter-connected adult and young adult novels, children's books, and comics that will explore this new era that takes place 200 years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Star Wars: The High Republic was delayed from August 2020 to January 2021. For more on Star Wars: The High Republic, check out the first chapter of Charles Soule's Star Wars: The High Republic - Light of the Jedi, read about 5 new Jedi from this new era, and find out why we think this new initiative is just what Star Wars needs right now. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/22/star-wars-the-high-republic-reveals-its-great-disaster-ign-now"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
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“It’s especially exciting to be able to introduce him in the era of the High Republic,” Older tells StarWars.com. “The High Republic Yoda is a journeyman out in the galaxy.” Even though he may be exploring the galaxy more, it doesn't mean he won't take time to help others along the way. “While he’s already a respected member of the Jedi Council at this point, we meet Yoda in IDW’s The High Republic Adventures series doing what he loves best: looking out for the young folks — in this case, a group of Padawans traveling around the galaxy to learn the ways of the Jedi with a hands-on approach,” Older says. “The Force study abroad program, basically.” Considering Yoda will be appearing in a comic, his looks had to be updated to reflect his younger self, and that proved to be an exciting challenge for those involved. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/27/star-wars-the-high-republic-explained"] “The goal was to update Yoda, but to be careful and be true to the Yoda that we all know and love,” says Troy Alders, Lucasfilm art director. “Also, to really make sure that the new look was believable, as this is really the first time that there has been an opportunity to update his look and his clothing. It felt like a daunting and enormous responsibility to embark on and get right.” Yoda will be around 700 years old, meaning he is about 200 years younger than what he was in the Skywalker Saga, so he isn't THAT much younger, relatively speaking, but the team "thought that with it being hundreds of years earlier, he would definitely have a different outfit, maybe even more than one." His hair and face only appear slightly younger in these new adventures, and will mostly resemble what he looked like in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. To ensure consistency, Alders made sure to involve concept artist Iain McCaig, who was instrumental in the design of the prequel trilogy. In the concept images you can see below, Yoda's temple attire is from this "special time of the golden age of the Jedi." There is an "elegance" to it, says Alders. His mission outfit features tonal markings on the robe that are inspired by the Jedi Temple architectural details. He is also adorned with the previously established High Republic-era lightsaber holster, more layered tunics, and cloaks reflecting the era. Star Wars: The High Republic is a new initiative featuring inter-connected adult and young adult novels, children's books, and comics that will explore this new era that takes place 200 years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Star Wars: The High Republic was delayed from August 2020 to January 2021. For more on Star Wars: The High Republic, check out the first chapter of Charles Soule's Star Wars: The High Republic - Light of the Jedi, read about 5 new Jedi from this new era, and find out why we think this new initiative is just what Star Wars needs right now. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/22/star-wars-the-high-republic-reveals-its-great-disaster-ign-now"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.from IGN News https://ift.tt/3jAJ68w
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GoT's Benioff and Weiss Team With Rian Johnson for Netflix's Three-Body Problem
Netflix has announced a new original series from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, which will be inspired by Liu Cixin's award-winning book trilogy The Three-Body Problem (Remembrance of Earth's Past). Peter Friedlander, Netflix VP of Original Series, shared all of the details about the project on the company's official blog. In the post, he explained that the streamer had been granted rights from The Three-Body Universe and Yoozoo Group to produce the English-language series adaptation of the epic sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem and its two sequels, The Dark Forest and Death's End. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/19/5-great-sci-fi-movies-on-netflix-that-arent-star-wars-or-the-mcu"] The first book in the trilogy tells "the story of humanity's first contact with an alien civilization," portraying a vision of the future that sees "all of humanity vulnerable to the same external threat" and addresses "how this both unifies and divides humans." Author Liu Cixin has joined Netflix's project as a consulting producer with Ken Liu, who wrote the English translation for two volumes in the series. In addition, former True Blood scribe and The Terror: Infamy showrunner Alexander Woo has boarded the creative team for the Netflix series as a writer and executive producer alongside Benioff and Weiss, who have joined the project via their Netflix overall deal, together with executive producers Rian Johnson and producing partner Ram Bergman. Friedlander describes them all as being "fierce advocates for the source material." "David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo have experience tackling ambitious sagas over time and space. Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman have long dazzled fans with thrilling and mind-bending epics," said Friedlander. "As ardent fans, it was especially meaningful to us to get the support of Liu Cixin who created this expansive universe. We all share the same goal: to pay homage to this incredible story and take members on the adventure of a lifetime."
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Author Liu Cixin said of the project: "I have the greatest respect for and faith in the creative team adapting The Three-Body Problem for television audiences. I set out to tell a story that transcends time and the confines of nations, cultures and races; one that compels us to consider the fate of humankind as a whole. It is a great honor as an author to see this unique sci-fi concept travel and gain fandom across the globe and I am excited for new and existing fans all over the world to discover the story on Netflix.”
"Liu Cixin’s trilogy is the most ambitious science-fiction series we’ve read, taking readers on a journey from the 1960s until the end of time, from life on our pale blue dot to the distant fringes of the universe," said writers and exec producers Benioff and Weiss in a statement. "We look forward to spending the next years of our lives bringing this to life for audiences around the world.” “It’s a privilege to be adapting one of the great masterpieces of Chinese science-fiction," added Woo. "The Three-Body Problem trilogy combines so many things I love: rich, multi-layered characters and true existential stakes - all told as an elegant and deeply human allegory. I’m thrilled to kick off my partnership with Netflix with this accomplished creative team.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=netflix-spotlight-september-2020&captions=true"] Bernadette Caulfield rounds out the creative team as an executive producer, together with Nena Rodrigue, T-Street's President of Television, Lin Qi, Chairman of the rights-holders, and Zhao Jilong, Vice President of The Three-Body Universe. Plan B Entertainment will help to bring the literary property to the screen in conjunction with Primitive Streak's Rosamund Pike and Robie Uniacke. While you're waiting for this mind-bending new drama to hit your screens, check out everything that is new to Netflix this month to fill up your watchlist, take a look at our rundown of the biggest shows coming to streaming in the second half of the year, and discover more about the very best original movies on the streaming service to have a listen to that classic "ta-dum" sound again. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.from IGN News https://ift.tt/32LCsFt
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PS5 Developers Discuss the Benefits of the SSD and 3D Audio
Sony has asked its developers to discuss the PS5's new high-speed SSD and 3D Audio functionality, giving us a sense of how the features will be used at launch, and in future. In a PS Blog post, developers from the likes of Insomniac (Spider-Man: Miles Morales), SIE Japan (Demon's Souls) and Guerrilla (Horizon: Forbidden West) discussed the PS5's new strengths. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/01/playstation-5-breathtaking-immersion-trailer"]
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PS5 SSD Benefits
The majority of developers discussed the SSD - which has previously been said to be "far ahead" of high-end PC equivalents - in terms of its pure loading speed. Spider-Man: Miles Morales director Brian Horton discussed near-instant load times, fast travel, and the ability to "quickly load and display more detailed assets". While these are fairly expected answers, other developers pointed out less obvious benefits to their games. Both Demon's Souls' Gavin Moore and Hitman 3's Mattias Engström brought up the follow-on benefits of shorter loading times in their games, from making death feel (slightly) less punishing in Demon's Souls, and encouraging multiple saves and loads in Hitman 3 to encourage experimentation. Looking forwards, other developers pointed out that the future benefits of such a fast drive are hard to predict, but exciting nonetheless. Far Cry 6's lead programmer, Neil Hill pointed out that game streaming speed should mean open world design can be pushed in new directions, while Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart's Marcus Smith says the technology's speed and ability to load new locations, "fundamentally changes the rules and allows us to think about ideas and game designs that are only possible on PS5." Returnal's Ari Arnbjörnsson was more speculative: "A bit further into the next generation I’m expecting we’ll start seeing developers make more use of the not-so-obvious benefits of the SSD. This is what excites me the most! What does it mean for developers when everything can be loaded from the disk that fast? Will we even need the concept of 'levels' anymore?…. The possibilities for this tech are exciting for me as a developer, and exhilarating for me as a gamer.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-playstation-5-games&captions=true"]PS5 3D Audio Benefits
The PS5's Tempest 3D AudioTech engine is harder to discuss, given that it's more experiential, but PS5 devs spoke mostly about its ability to better communicate in-game location to players, even without high-cost sound equipment. For example, Returnal director Harry Krueger explained, “3D Audio is exciting because it can create a more convincing and accurate soundscape for players, and a stronger sense of place.… in a fast-paced action game with lots of verticality like Returnal, it can also help with the player’s situational awareness, and make it more intuitive for players to pinpoint the locations of nearby enemies or incoming projectiles in the heat of combat.” Guerrilla Games' Mathijs de Jonge explained specifically how it will be used in Horizon: Forbidden West: "We’ll be able to play sounds in such a way that players will be able to locate the machines around them with greater ease, which is great for situations in which you find yourself surrounded or just want to sneak on machines." Resident Evil Village's Jun Takeuchi described the tech's benefit on horror games in particular, and its accessibility: "It’s almost as if 3D Audiotech was made specifically with horror games in mind. It used to be that in order to get that spatial audio, players would have to invest a lot of their own time and money. Now, just putting on a headset, they can get a full 3D audio experience.” This post follows a similar discussion last month, where developers explained how they'll the PS5 DualSense's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, including literally jamming the triggers in Deathloop, and allowing for different weapon effects in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. It's all very exciting, but we are still left wondering a few things - primarily the release date and price of the console, and when PS5 pre-orders will finally open. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.from IGN News https://ift.tt/3lx9p0W
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Halo Infinite Concept Art Reveals New Character, Spartan Armor
Concept art from Halo Infinite has revealed a new Elite character and a first look at Mark VII Generation 3 Spartan armour. In the August edition of Canon Fodder, a Halo Waypoint blog series diving deep into the lore behind the Halo universe we were introduced to a Sangheli warrior called Jega 'Rdomnai, an Elite Blademaster whose history is "shrouded in rumour and half-truths." According to his description, 'Rdomnai was the "first recruit welcomed into the Hand of Atriox," which appears to be the inner circle of the leader of The Banished, the splinter Covenant faction who serve as Halo Infinite's primary antagonistic force. It's thought that players may find Rdomnai "lurking silently in the shadows" at some point during the Halo Infinite campaign, as he is described as one of "several new characters" that players will have to deal with as they progress through the story. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=halo-infinite-concept-art&captions=true"] According to the blog, each confrontation has a part to play "in Chief's continuing journey." This suggests that the Hand of Atriox may appear as boss battles as Master Chief explores Zeta Halo. War Chief Escharum, who we saw at the end of Halo Infinite's campaign reveal, is described as the commander of the local Banished forces on Installation 07 - it seems likely he'll feature in one of these encounters too. The article also introduces a new armour set called the GEN3 Mark VII Mjolnir, "designed to outfit the latest Spartan contingents with the very best in cutting-edge warfighting technology." The armour was designed with the art direction of Halo Infinite in mind, which "draws on elements both classic and modern." It's not clear in what form the GEN3 Mark VII armour will appear during Halo Infinite, as the blog makes clear that Master Chief will be wearing the Mk.VI GEN 3 Mjolnir suit at the start of the game. This could mean an armour change during the campaign, or it could be a multiplayer armour set. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/06/28/halo-infinite-the-history-of-installation-07-by-halo-canon"] In other Halo Infinite news, Microsoft recently brought back Bungie veteran Joseph Staten to get the game "back on track." The game was recently delayed into 2021, moving away from its planned Holiday 2020 release date. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.
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Xbox Seemingly Now Openly Admitting Xbox Series S Exists Before It's Announced
Xbox Series S is seemingly now mentioned on publicly available Xbox products, despite not having been officially announced yet. The long-rumoured console - which will apparently take the form of a lower price, lower performance variant of Xbox Series X - has never been officially announced or named by Microsoft, but multiple mentions of the console (and its internal codename, Lockhart) have been found. Now, those buying Microsoft products have found mention of Xbox Series S in their goods - as shown by this Xbox controller, which arrived with a Game Pass voucher that specifically mentions "Xbox Series X | S" (the same console name formatting found on alleged Xbox Series S controller packaging last month):
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It remains to be seen when Xbox will formally announce the all-but confirmed console, although rumours point to an announcement this month. If the company is now printing public-facing materials with mention of Xbox Series S, that seems increasingly likely. Hopefully, that announcement comes alongside some of the notably missing details about the new range of Xbox consoles, such as release date, price, and Xbox Series X pre-orders. We know that Xbox Series X will be released in November, and an Xbox Series S controller leak seems to point to November 6. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-xbox-series-x-games&captions=true"] While Halo Infinite has been delayed to 2021, Xbox is still touting its launch line-up for the new new console(s), with "More than 50 new games planned for this year across generations and optimized for Xbox Series X, including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5, Gears Tactics, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Watch Dogs: Legion. With Smart Delivery you only have to buy these games once to play the best versions for your console, across generations." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.I got a new controller for my Xbox since mine was broken. Interestingly enough, the Game Pass Ultimate trial code sheet mentions the unannounced @Xbox Series S. It’s definitely a thing. pic.twitter.com/GX1rOYG5g7
— Brendan (@BraviaryBrendan) August 31, 2020
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Resident Evil Village Will Be Shown During Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online
Capcom has revealed that Resident Evil Village will be shown during Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online, as part of its special publisher broadcast. Revealed on Twitter by the Capcom Dev 1 account, the game will feature during the virtual trade show as part of the Capcom TGS Live 2020 webcast. Broadcast in Japanese with simultaneous English and Chinese interpretation, the live show will feature Street Fighter V Champion Edition on September 26 and Resident Evil Village on September 27.
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The tweet also acknowledges that Capcom had previously announced that fans would receive an update on the game during August 2020 back when the game was revealed during the PS5 games conference. In other Resident Evil Village news, check out this special developer message from the game's producers to learn more details about the game. If you need a primer on the entire Resident Evil timeline ahead of the game's release, you can check out our article covering the story so far. Resident Evil Village currently has a tentative release date of 2021, and will land on PS5, Xbox Series X and PC via Steam at launch. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.Resident Evil Village will be part of Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online and Capcom's own TGS LIVE 2020!https://t.co/jXTSrLQqkI
We know that gamers were excited to learn more in August so we apologize for the delay. Stay tuned.#REVillage #ResidentEvil — Capcom Dev 1 (@dev1_official) September 1, 2020
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War PS4 Beta Release Date Leaked by CoD: WW2
The release date for the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War PS4 beta appears to have leaked, with early access for PS4 players starting on October 8. As reported by CoD Tracker, details about the Black Ops Cold War beta have been found on the in-game storefronts for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: WW2. This post on the Black Ops Cold War subreddit has all the details, noting that "early access to the Open Beta begins on October 8, first on PS4." The leak also confirms that the PS4 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War "plays on PS5 via backwards compatibility when it launches." According to the PS4 Black Ops Cold War reveal trailer, the exclusivity agreement for the beta gives PS4 players access "at least 5 days earlier than any other format," so if this leak is legitimate, it suggests that Xbox and PC players will get the beta on the 13th of September, or perhaps later that week. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-perseus-briefing-cinematic"] According to the listing, those who pre-order any digital edition of the game will get access, and will also receive a Frank Woods operator and assault rifle Weapon Blueprint "for immediate use in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone." We recently learned that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will run at 4K 120hz on next-gen consoles. For the lowdown on all of the pre-order bonuses and edition-exclusive content, check out our Black Ops Cold War preorder guide. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.
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The Astro A20 Gaming Headset is Xbox Series X and PS5 Cross-Compatible
For too long gamers have had to buy multiple gaming headsets if they own more than one gaming console, but the new Astro A20 Gen 2 promises to solve that, being the first headset to work with both the PS5 and Xbox Series X. As with buying any previous Astro gaming headset, you’ll still have to pledge your allegiance to one system by first buying an either green- or blue- tinted wireless gaming headset. However, if you want to use that same headset for the other platform, all you need to do is buy a second wireless dongle designed for your desired console. Not only can you pair the Astro A20 Gen 2 with either console, doing so will unlock system-specific features. When paired with the PS5, the Astro A20 Gen 2 gains an enhanced surround sound mode via the system's Spatial Audio feature. 
Aside from those platform-specific features, the Astro A20 Gen 2 looks like a solid wireless gaming headset on paper. It is rated for up to 50 feet of wireless range and more than 15 hours of battery life, plus you can recharge it over USB-C. The Astro A20 Gen 2 wireless gaming headset will retail for $119.99, while the Astro A20 Gen 2 USB Transmitter you’ll need to pair to a second console costs just $19.99. The headset and transmitter are slated to arrive this October – both are available for preorder now.
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Aside from those platform-specific features, the Astro A20 Gen 2 looks like a solid wireless gaming headset on paper. It is rated for up to 50 feet of wireless range and more than 15 hours of battery life, plus you can recharge it over USB-C. The Astro A20 Gen 2 wireless gaming headset will retail for $119.99, while the Astro A20 Gen 2 USB Transmitter you’ll need to pair to a second console costs just $19.99. The headset and transmitter are slated to arrive this October – both are available for preorder now.
Bringing your old Astro Gaming headset to the PS5
On top of announcing a new wireless gaming headset, Astro also announced a new HDMI Adapter for anyone looking to port an old Astro gaming headset to the PS5. Now this solution is only necessary if your headset required optical audio in to work, which is the majority of Astro Gaming’s older lineup including the A10, A20 Gen 1, A50, and any headset that connected through the MixAmp Pro TR Gen 3 and Gen 4. The Astro HDMI Adapter itself works as a video pass-through that includes an Optical Audio Out port. Astro also promises this adapter won’t introduce any lag or affect the PS5’s ability to put out a 4K 120Hz gaming experience at all. The Astro HDMI Adapter will also release this October for $39.99. Registered Astro users can submit their serial number and email address to receive a $15 discount on Astro’s website. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Kevin Lee is IGN's Hardware and Roundups Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspamfrom IGN News https://ift.tt/2YQgMGY
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Fortnite vs. Apple: Parody Ad Disappoints Original Director, Ridley Scott
When Epic Games launched its legal action against Apple over alleged ‘anticompetitive’ behavior in the App Store, the developers of Fortnite created a shot-for-shot remake of the famous “1984” Apple Super Bowl commercial directed by Ridley Scott. IGN spoke with Scott about Epic’s homage in a recent interview and while Scott feels the Fortnite ad was well produced, feels the message should have been about a more powerful topic. IGN asked Scott, director of critically acclaimed films like Alien, Gladiator, and Black Hawk Down, if he has seen the Epic remake of his famous Apple “1984” commercial. “I sure have and I wrote to them because on the one hand I can be fully complemented by the fact they copied [my commercial] shot for shot,” Scott says. “But pity the message is so ordinary when they could have been talking about democracy or more powerful things… And they didn’t use it.” Scott added, “I think the animation was terrific, the idea was terrific, the message was ‘ehh’.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/13/fortnite-1984-apple-parody-video-short"] “1984” is the name of Ridley Scott’s famous Apple commercial which aired nationally during Super Bowl 18. The commercial was based on the novel Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell and was meant to convey Apple as a rebel against an oppressive regime believed to be IBM. After Epic bypassed App Store rules by implementing its own payment system on the Fortnite iOS app, Apple removed Fortnite from iOS devices. After this, Epic announced a lawsuit against Apple over anticompetitive practices and started its #FreeFortnite social media campaign. As part of this campaign, Epic released its version of Scott’s “1984” commercial, only this time Apple is the oppressive regime, and Fortnite is the rebel. There's even an in-game Fortnite event about the dispute with Apple. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=games-that-came-back-from-the-brink-of-disaster&captions=true"] Apple has countered Epic’s lawsuit, claiming the company broke the App Store rules and has threatened to revoke Epic’s developer account, which will jeopardize not only Fortnite but any iOS game running on the Unreal Engine. Companies like Microsoft have come to Epic’s defense, claiming that revoking access to Unreal Engine will harm more companies and developers than just Epic. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.
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Will Smith and Fresh Prince Cast to Reunite for HBO Max Special
HBO Max will reunite Will Smith and the cast of the classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for a special in honor of the show's 30th anniversary. Smith's Westbrook Media company is producing the special. Joining Smith will be cast members Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid, and Alfonso Ribeiro, as well as the series' recurring guest and Smith's hip hop partner DJ Jazzy Jeff. HBO Max says the special will also include special guest appearances, music, and dancing. 
The special will be recorded on September 10, the 30th anniversary of when Fresh Prince first debuted on NBC. The series ran until 1996. This reunion special isn't the only way Will Smith is revisiting the show that launched his acting career that put him on the path to superstardom. Smith is also exec producing a dramatic series reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. HBO Max is the exclusive SVOD home of the full series library in the US. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=everything-coming-to-hbo-max&captions=true"]
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