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Microsoft Comments on the Future of Xbox Live Gold

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:14:00 GMT

In today's episode, Stella takes a look at the future of Xbox Live Gold. You can't subscribe for 12 months at a time anymore, and Halo Infinite is already getting a free-to-play mode. Do we even need Gold? Also, Amazon gives us a tease of their adaptation of the Invincible comic. And, Captain Marvel 2 has found a director, someone you may not have heard of.In today's episode, Stella takes a look at the future of Xbox Live Gold. You can't subscribe for 12 months at a time anymore, and Halo Infinite is already getting a free-to-play mode. Do we even need Gold? Also, Amazon gives us a tease of their adaptation of the Invincible comic. And, Captain Marvel 2 has found a director, someone you may not have heard of. plain

Animal Crossing New Horizons Outsold Every PS4 Exclusive in 3 Months

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 23:31:00 GMT

The success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons boosted Nintendo's profits by over 500%, making the game the Switch's second-best-selling title. And on top of all that, it's outsold every PlayStation 4 exclusive since being released in April.The success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons boosted Nintendo's profits by over 500%, making the game the Switch's second-best-selling title. And on top of all that, it's outsold every PlayStation 4 exclusive since being released in April. plain

Marvel's Avengers: Why Xbox Users Can't Play As Spider-Man - IGN Daily Fix

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:30:00 GMT

In today's Daily Fix, Sydnee Goodman breaks down an interview between IGN Japan and Crystal Dynamics studio head Scot Amos, which discusses Marvel's Avengers details and how Spider-Man became a PlayStation exclusive character. She also talks about Call of Duty 2020 and its integration with Warzone as well as some new details about the PS5 Dual Sense controller.In today's Daily Fix, Sydnee Goodman breaks down an interview between IGN Japan and Crystal Dynamics studio head Scot Amos, which discusses Marvel's Avengers details and how Spider-Man became a PlayStation exclusive character. She also talks about Call of Duty 2020 and its integration with Warzone as well as some new details about the PS5 Dual Sense controller. plain

Samsung Announces the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Its Biggest Smartphone yet- IGN News

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:23:00 GMT

Last year, Samsung upsized its biggest flagship phone with the Galaxy Note 10 Plus and now it’s introducing an even larger phablet with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.Last year, Samsung upsized its biggest flagship phone with the Galaxy Note 10 Plus and now it’s introducing an even larger phablet with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. plain

New PS5 DualSense Look Confirms No Back Buttons- IGN News

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 19:47:00 GMT

Sony has updated its official page for PS5's DualSense, and its new 360-degree look confirms there are no back buttons or triggers on the new controller.Sony has updated its official page for PS5's DualSense, and its new 360-degree look confirms there are no back buttons or triggers on the new controller. plain

Marvel's Avengers: How Spider-Man Became a PlayStation-Exclusive Character- IGN News

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:59:00 GMT

IGN Japan has reported on the reasoning behind Spider-Man’s appearance as an exclusive DLC character on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of Marvel’s Avengers, as explained by Crystal Dynamics studio head Scot Amos.IGN Japan has reported on the reasoning behind Spider-Man’s appearance as an exclusive DLC character on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of Marvel’s Avengers, as explained by Crystal Dynamics studio head Scot Amos. plain

Call of Duty 2020 Will Be Integrated With Warzone- IGN News

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:48:00 GMT

Call of Duty 2020 and other upcoming "premium titles" will have a "tight integration" with Call of Duty: Warzone, according to Activision's President Rob Kostich.Call of Duty 2020 and other upcoming "premium titles" will have a "tight integration" with Call of Duty: Warzone, according to Activision's President Rob Kostich. plain

Pikmin 3 Deluxe Announced for Nintendo Switch- IGN News

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:19:00 GMT

Nintendo has announced that Pikmin 3 Deluxe will be released on Switch on October 30, 2020 for $59.99 USD.Nintendo has announced that Pikmin 3 Deluxe will be released on Switch on October 30, 2020 for $59.99 USD. plain

Sony Reacts To State of Play Outrage - IGN Daily Fix

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:30:00 GMT

Today on The Fix, Syndee talks about Sony's Plans for more August announcements about the PS5, Xbox's xCloud will be available to Game Pass subscribers for free, and new next-gen content for GTA Online.Today on The Fix, Syndee talks about Sony's Plans for more August announcements about the PS5, Xbox's xCloud will be available to Game Pass subscribers for free, and new next-gen content for GTA Online. plain

Exclusive PS5, Xbox Series X Content Coming to GTA Online

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:07:00 GMT

The next-gen versions of Grand Theft Auto Online will be getting exclusive content. We don't know what it is, but it'll be available sometime next year for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The PS5 version of GTA V will be free for a limited time.The next-gen versions of Grand Theft Auto Online will be getting exclusive content. We don't know what it is, but it'll be available sometime next year for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The PS5 version of GTA V will be free for a limited time. plain

Why Sony State of Play Is Dropping The Ball - IGN Daily Fix

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Today on the Fix, Sydnee talks about the Sony State of Play, PS4 controllers on the PS5, and the new Xbox store design.Today on the Fix, Sydnee talks about the Sony State of Play, PS4 controllers on the PS5, and the new Xbox store design. plain

SPIDER-MAN IN MARVEL'S AVENGERS IS A PLAYSTATION EXCLUSIVE - IGN NOW

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:14:00 GMT

PlayStation has confirmed that Spider-Man will be coming to Marvel’s Avengers as a free PlayStation exclusive. Spider-Man will be released post-launch, so he won’t be available when Marvel’s Avengers is released on September 4.PlayStation has confirmed that Spider-Man will be coming to Marvel’s Avengers as a free PlayStation exclusive. Spider-Man will be released post-launch, so he won’t be available when Marvel’s Avengers is released on September 4. plain

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Massive 36GB Update Actually Makes the Game Smaller

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:55:00 GMT

Another new season, another gigantic update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone. But, according to Infinity Ward, the latest patch will replace some assets with better-optimized ones that are smaller, thus shrinking the overall size of the game. Still, Modern Warfare currently sits at a hefty 200GB across all platforms.Another new season, another gigantic update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone. But, according to Infinity Ward, the latest patch will replace some assets with better-optimized ones that are smaller, thus shrinking the overall size of the game. Still, Modern Warfare currently sits at a hefty 200GB across all platforms. plain

Halo Infinite Multiplayer Will Be Free to Play - IGN Daily Fix

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Today, Sydnee discusses Halo Infinite's free-to-play multiplayer mode, 343 Industries comments on Halo Infinite's Graphics, and an update on HBO's The Last of Us TV Series.Today, Sydnee discusses Halo Infinite's free-to-play multiplayer mode, 343 Industries comments on Halo Infinite's Graphics, and an update on HBO's The Last of Us TV Series. plain

The Last of Us TV Producer Says HBO Series Will 'Enhance' the Original Game- IGN News

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:34:00 GMT

The Last of Us HBO series producer Craig Mazin has promised that the TV show adaptation will not "undo" the popular Naughty Dog PlayStation game.The Last of Us HBO series producer Craig Mazin has promised that the TV show adaptation will not "undo" the popular Naughty Dog PlayStation game. plain

Halo Infinite: Multiplayer Will Be Free-To-Play, Says Retailer- IGN News

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:34:00 GMT

Halo Infinite will feature a free-to-play multiplayer mode and run at up to 120 FPS on Xbox Series X, according to a retailer listing and other sources.Halo Infinite will feature a free-to-play multiplayer mode and run at up to 120 FPS on Xbox Series X, according to a retailer listing and other sources. plain

Halo Infinite Developer 343 Industries Addresses Graphics, Multiplayer Beta, and ...

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:57:00 GMT

Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has addressed some of the biggest concerns following its Xbox Games Showcase reveal, including graphics, if there will be a multiplayer beta, and how the game will handle microtransactions.Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has addressed some of the biggest concerns following its Xbox Games Showcase reveal, including graphics, if there will be a multiplayer beta, and how the game will handle microtransactions. plain

Animal Crossing: New Horizon Brings Back Fan Favorite Glitch as a Feature - IGN Daily Fix

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:00:00 GMT

In today's IGN Daily Fix, Sydnee Goodman talks about a fan favorite Animal Crossing: New Horizon glitch that was previously removed, but has now returned as a feature thanks to the latest update. We also talk about a Cyberpunk 2077 beta fake out and a 100 million year old bacteria that's been resurrected.In today's IGN Daily Fix, Sydnee Goodman talks about a fan favorite Animal Crossing: New Horizon glitch that was previously removed, but has now returned as a feature thanks to the latest update. We also talk about a Cyberpunk 2077 beta fake out and a 100 million year old bacteria that's been resurrected. plain

Scientists Revive 100-Million-Year-Old Lifeforms - IGN Now

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 23:47:00 GMT

Scientists have revived long-dormant microbes that have been around for more than 100 million years. Why? Because they can. And also to study how life can survive in extreme conditions with no nutrients.Scientists have revived long-dormant microbes that have been around for more than 100 million years. Why? Because they can. And also to study how life can survive in extreme conditions with no nutrients. plain