Follow IGN.com - Video Reviews, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/ign-com-d-video-reviews Fri, 21 Jan 2022 01:40:33 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu5Sc1OCNeYh9yejEQ2Mq9rY Windjammers 2 reviewed by Travis Northup on Nintendo Switch. Also available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Stadia. Windjammers 2 is a worthy sequel to a retro classic that manages to improve upon the highly competitive arena with new characters, levels, and abilities that make this fighting game version of Pong incredibly addictive. It lacks some key features like a spectator mode or any kind of tutorial to walk new players through all the complexities of combat and makes a limp attempt at telling a story about its characters, but it's so much fun to play that it's easy to forgive those whiffs.plain Windjammers 2 reviewed by Travis Northup on Nintendo Switch. Also available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Stadia. Windjammers 2 is a worthy sequel to a retro classic that manages to improve upon the highly competitive arena with new characters, levels, and abilities that make this fighting game version of Pong incredibly addictive. It lacks some key features like a spectator mode or any kind of tutorial to walk new players through all the complexities of combat and makes a limp attempt at telling a story about its characters, but it's so much fun to play that it's easy to forgive those whiffs.]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:57:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu5Sc1OCNeYh9yejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu7peclplnQIJOzdsCmHakzH Rainbow Six Extraction begins by putting the player through a VR Training drill on Liberty Island to get acquainted to operators and the archean threat they'll be facing in regular incursions. Here are the first 16 minutes of Rainbow Six Extraction, a Ubisoft original co-op PvE tactical shooter available on Janurary 20th on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.plain Rainbow Six Extraction begins by putting the player through a VR Training drill on Liberty Island to get acquainted to operators and the archean threat they'll be facing in regular incursions. Here are the first 16 minutes of Rainbow Six Extraction, a Ubisoft original co-op PvE tactical shooter available on Janurary 20th on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:32:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu7peclplnQIJOzdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu6itRiYc-REXSejEQ2Mq9rY Watch our review for The Book of Boba Fett episode 4. "The Gathering Storm" is the episode we've been waiting for. Strong action is led by a formidable Ming-Na Wen, and Jon Favreau finally brings together the narrative threads of the previous three chapters to drive Boba's revolutionary quest forward to entertaining and encouraging effect. New The Book of Boba Fett episodes stream weekly on Disney+.plain Watch our review for The Book of Boba Fett episode 4. "The Gathering Storm" is the episode we've been waiting for. Strong action is led by a formidable Ming-Na Wen, and Jon Favreau finally brings together the narrative threads of the previous three chapters to drive Boba's revolutionary quest forward to entertaining and encouraging effect. New The Book of Boba Fett episodes stream weekly on Disney+.]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:29:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu6itRiYc-REXSejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4HsBasrx0HQnn9ye8UNv30 Rainbow 6 Extraction reviewed by Luke Winkie on PC. Also available on Xbox and PlayStation. Narration by Max Scoville. Rainbow Six Extraction is one of the boldest games in recent Ubisoft history. Not only does it exchange the series' staid military realism for a wonderfully grotesque universe of oozing, parasitic incursion, it also introduces a slew of mechanics determined to make us fear death. Returning to the scene of a failed mission in a desperate attempt to pry a friend's body from the festering horde is legitimately one of the most exhilarating operations I've ever attempted in a co-op video game. But Extraction's premise wore on me quickly, and its set of recurring objectives, while well designed, didn't offer quite enough intrigue to keep me excited about coming back for as long as some other similar games. As a result, Extraction resembles a generous, well-executed expansion pack rather than a brand-new game.plain Rainbow 6 Extraction reviewed by Luke Winkie on PC. Also available on Xbox and PlayStation. Narration by Max Scoville. Rainbow Six Extraction is one of the boldest games in recent Ubisoft history. Not only does it exchange the series' staid military realism for a wonderfully grotesque universe of oozing, parasitic incursion, it also introduces a slew of mechanics determined to make us fear death. Returning to the scene of a failed mission in a desperate attempt to pry a friend's body from the festering horde is legitimately one of the most exhilarating operations I've ever attempted in a co-op video game. But Extraction's premise wore on me quickly, and its set of recurring objectives, while well designed, didn't offer quite enough intrigue to keep me excited about coming back for as long as some other similar games. As a result, Extraction resembles a generous, well-executed expansion pack rather than a brand-new game.]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:01:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4HsBasrx0HQnn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4ON1s2XP2cxaCY3L745TL_ Drinkbox's latest is a charming, though uneven action RPG with a clever core mechanic that allows you to transform into 15 different forms in order to save the world. Nobody Saves the World reviewed by Mitchell Saltzman on PC. Also available on Xboxplain Drinkbox's latest is a charming, though uneven action RPG with a clever core mechanic that allows you to transform into 15 different forms in order to save the world. Nobody Saves the World reviewed by Mitchell Saltzman on PC. Also available on Xbox]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4ON1s2XP2cxaCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu6icTmWz19a3CejEQ2Mq9rY Yellowjackets Season 1 is now on Showtime. Review by Tara Bennett. Yellowjackets makes good on the promises laid out in its pilot by crafting an engaging season of television that balances the high-concept premise with an involving character exploration. The show tracks the bonds these young women forge out of their unexpected trauma, and reveals what becomes of them 25 years later. The tragedy of the crash and its aftermath magnifies who these young women are, who they will become, and lays bare the horror of when hope is lost. There's plenty that makes Yellowjackets a worthwhile watch: the writing, the unique female point of view, and the mysteries, but most of all, its the incredible ensemble who present us with a pack of fearless, frustrating, and vulnerable characters unlike any you'll see anywhere else on TV.plain Yellowjackets Season 1 is now on Showtime. Review by Tara Bennett. Yellowjackets makes good on the promises laid out in its pilot by crafting an engaging season of television that balances the high-concept premise with an involving character exploration. The show tracks the bonds these young women forge out of their unexpected trauma, and reveals what becomes of them 25 years later. The tragedy of the crash and its aftermath magnifies who these young women are, who they will become, and lays bare the horror of when hope is lost. There's plenty that makes Yellowjackets a worthwhile watch: the writing, the unique female point of view, and the mysteries, but most of all, its the incredible ensemble who present us with a pack of fearless, frustrating, and vulnerable characters unlike any you'll see anywhere else on TV.]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu6icTmWz19a3CejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu7hiZi8GNW88iejEQ2Mq9rY IGN's review of the Pagan Min DLC, Control, for Far Cry 6. Reviewed by Jon Ryan on PC, also available on PS5,PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.plain IGN's review of the Pagan Min DLC, Control, for Far Cry 6. Reviewed by Jon Ryan on PC, also available on PS5,PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.]]> Sat, 15 Jan 2022 04:15:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu7hiZi8GNW88iejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu7kM25YkTAQann9ye8UNv30 How I Met Your Father premieres on Hulu on Jan. 18, 2022. Review by Siddhant Adlakha. More amusing than funny, the two-part How I Met Your Father premiere presents a bog-standard multi-camera sitcom that neither treads interesting stylistic ground the way its predecessor did, nor presents characters or relationships that are nearly as engaging. It does, however, feature a long-term narrative hook that could prove to be its saving grace.plain How I Met Your Father premieres on Hulu on Jan. 18, 2022. Review by Siddhant Adlakha. More amusing than funny, the two-part How I Met Your Father premiere presents a bog-standard multi-camera sitcom that neither treads interesting stylistic ground the way its predecessor did, nor presents characters or relationships that are nearly as engaging. It does, however, feature a long-term narrative hook that could prove to be its saving grace.]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu7kM25YkTAQann9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu5nSC5PbNnhdOT5HJgy6HUf God of War for PC is finally here after being stuck on PlayStation consoles for the last four years. With our in-depth PC Performance review, we are going to look at all the settings and boosts across two PC specifications along with comparisons to the PS5 backward compatibility version. How much better is it over the PlayStation 4 Pro version, what do you need to run it, and have the gods graced us with a prize PC port? All that and much more within. God of War originally released on PlayStation 4 back in 2018. After a few successful PC PlayStation ports under their belt in the form of Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone, does Sony keep up the track record of providing an engaging PC experience with their flagship titles? Let's find out!plain God of War for PC is finally here after being stuck on PlayStation consoles for the last four years. With our in-depth PC Performance review, we are going to look at all the settings and boosts across two PC specifications along with comparisons to the PS5 backward compatibility version. How much better is it over the PlayStation 4 Pro version, what do you need to run it, and have the gods graced us with a prize PC port? All that and much more within. God of War originally released on PlayStation 4 back in 2018. After a few successful PC PlayStation ports under their belt in the form of Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone, does Sony keep up the track record of providing an engaging PC experience with their flagship titles? Let's find out!]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:55:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu5nSC5PbNnhdOT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu6UWGuTwU0ncSlmFkX7M1Jw The Book of Boba Fett brings new blood into the fold as old foes return in episode 3.plain The Book of Boba Fett brings new blood into the fold as old foes return in episode 3.]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:43:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu6UWGuTwU0ncSlmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4vSTuNxnjadCejEQ2Mq9rY Scream hits theaters on Jan. 14, 2022. Spoiler-free review by Amelia Emberwing. The latest addition to the Scream franchise expertly blends reverence for the source material while creating something that feels almost completely new. All of the performances are pitch-perfect as the new generation of Woodsboro teens steps into their futures, the kills are gnarly, and no version of toxic fandom is left unmocked.plain Scream hits theaters on Jan. 14, 2022. Spoiler-free review by Amelia Emberwing. The latest addition to the Scream franchise expertly blends reverence for the source material while creating something that feels almost completely new. All of the performances are pitch-perfect as the new generation of Woodsboro teens steps into their futures, the kills are gnarly, and no version of toxic fandom is left unmocked.]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:01:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4vSTuNxnjadCejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4BYu18b3RaReT5HJgy6HUf The Anacrusis Early Access reviewed by Luke Winkie on PC. Narration by Mark Medina. Also available on Xbox. The Anacrusis lets you explore a plush spaceship heavily indebted to paperback sci-fi cliches. It's one of the better settings deployed in a co-op shooter, but the actual co-op shooting against waves of aliens suffers from a stark absence of any interesting ideas beyond the change of scenery. The gunplay is dull, the enemies never change, and the small handful of levels all meld together into the same tiresome grind. With a noticeable amount of jank sticking to the early access launch version and some weird graphical lapses, The Anacrusis becomes a difficult game to recommend at this stage. Perhaps someday this psychedelic space opera will be refined to an extent where it can contend with the masters of the genre, but until then, I'd rather be shooting zombies.plain The Anacrusis Early Access reviewed by Luke Winkie on PC. Narration by Mark Medina. Also available on Xbox. The Anacrusis lets you explore a plush spaceship heavily indebted to paperback sci-fi cliches. It's one of the better settings deployed in a co-op shooter, but the actual co-op shooting against waves of aliens suffers from a stark absence of any interesting ideas beyond the change of scenery. The gunplay is dull, the enemies never change, and the small handful of levels all meld together into the same tiresome grind. With a noticeable amount of jank sticking to the early access launch version and some weird graphical lapses, The Anacrusis becomes a difficult game to recommend at this stage. Perhaps someday this psychedelic space opera will be refined to an extent where it can contend with the masters of the genre, but until then, I'd rather be shooting zombies.]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:09:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4BYu18b3RaReT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu6AZm741Nb8eKCY3L745TL_ Naomi premieres on The CW on Jan. 11, 2022. Review by Samantha Nelson. While the first episode of Naomi has some cheesy dialogue and tries a bit too hard to show how cool its protagonist is, the central mystery of the series presents a lot of potential. Setting the show outside of the standard Arrowverse gives The CW a chance to refresh its take on the genre while providing exciting crossover potential.plain Naomi premieres on The CW on Jan. 11, 2022. Review by Samantha Nelson. While the first episode of Naomi has some cheesy dialogue and tries a bit too hard to show how cool its protagonist is, the central mystery of the series presents a lot of potential. Setting the show outside of the standard Arrowverse gives The CW a chance to refresh its take on the genre while providing exciting crossover potential.]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu6AZm741Nb8eKCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu5s6pmCIPkeC-zdsCmHakzH The 355 premieres in theaters on Jan. 7, 2022. Review by Matt Fowler. The 355 did its first job correctly, which was to assemble a fun female cast who you'd want to see kick ass all over the world in an espionage adventure. It did not, however, deliver on its second (and arguably more important) task, which was to deliver a fresh and engaging story that fondly recalls old school while ushering in new school. Instead, it's all just underwhelming and obvious. Some of the action pieces are energetic enough to trick you into thinking there's substance to the story, but it's clear by the second act that this is an empty op.plain The 355 premieres in theaters on Jan. 7, 2022. Review by Matt Fowler. The 355 did its first job correctly, which was to assemble a fun female cast who you'd want to see kick ass all over the world in an espionage adventure. It did not, however, deliver on its second (and arguably more important) task, which was to deliver a fresh and engaging story that fondly recalls old school while ushering in new school. Instead, it's all just underwhelming and obvious. Some of the action pieces are energetic enough to trick you into thinking there's substance to the story, but it's clear by the second act that this is an empty op.]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2022 04:53:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu5s6pmCIPkeC-zdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4pTrAaBnMlC-T5HJgy6HUf Peacemaker premieres with three episodes on HBO Max on Jan. 13. Review by Samantha Nelson. Peacemaker isn't quite as sharply written as Amazon's The Boys, but James Gunn is aiming for the same sort of subversive superhero show, using excessive violence and biting humor to deconstruct the failings of the genre. The three-episode premiere offers a goofy takedown of vigilantism while hinting at bigger and darker plots to come.plain Peacemaker premieres with three episodes on HBO Max on Jan. 13. Review by Samantha Nelson. Peacemaker isn't quite as sharply written as Amazon's The Boys, but James Gunn is aiming for the same sort of subversive superhero show, using excessive violence and biting humor to deconstruct the failings of the genre. The three-episode premiere offers a goofy takedown of vigilantism while hinting at bigger and darker plots to come.]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:11:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4pTrAaBnMlC-T5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu69ix7cQ7IQWeT5HJgy6HUf Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is now streaming on HBO Max. Review by Matt Fowler. Return to Hogwarts is a charming look back at a decade of Harry Potter movies, featuring headlining cast members, an inviting atmosphere, and a lot of love and laughter. It's also uniquely long for a reunion special, taking us through each movie in a way that may make for a slog, for some. To that end, it's also separated up into more-easily digestible chapters and segments, for pull-apart viewing if necessary. The end result though is a terrific roots-to-tips take on a delightful decade of movie-making.plain Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is now streaming on HBO Max. Review by Matt Fowler. Return to Hogwarts is a charming look back at a decade of Harry Potter movies, featuring headlining cast members, an inviting atmosphere, and a lot of love and laughter. It's also uniquely long for a reunion special, taking us through each movie in a way that may make for a slog, for some. To that end, it's also separated up into more-easily digestible chapters and segments, for pull-apart viewing if necessary. The end result though is a terrific roots-to-tips take on a delightful decade of movie-making.]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:28:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu69ix7cQ7IQWeT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu6wrDXTTp_P1KCY3L745TL_ The Book of Boba Fett's second episode sees the bounty hunter molded into a warrior in the past as he faces a power struggle in the present.plain The Book of Boba Fett's second episode sees the bounty hunter molded into a warrior in the past as he faces a power struggle in the present.]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:41:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu6wrDXTTp_P1KCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4LL2u1mxBleXn9ye8UNv30 The appearance of Boba Fett in The Mandalorian season two was a welcome yet surprising return. After all, the last time Star Wars fans had seen the bounty hunter was when he unceremoniously fell into a Sarlacc pit in Return of the Jedi. Now, the opening episode of his own spin-off series, directed by showrunner Robert Rodriguez and written by Jon Favreau, takes a pensive approach to fill in the gaps of Fett's past. However, it does slow the pace and gets in the way of moving Boba Fett's story forward in the present.plain The appearance of Boba Fett in The Mandalorian season two was a welcome yet surprising return. After all, the last time Star Wars fans had seen the bounty hunter was when he unceremoniously fell into a Sarlacc pit in Return of the Jedi. Now, the opening episode of his own spin-off series, directed by showrunner Robert Rodriguez and written by Jon Favreau, takes a pensive approach to fill in the gaps of Fett's past. However, it does slow the pace and gets in the way of moving Boba Fett's story forward in the present.]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:31:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4LL2u1mxBleXn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4o3L4Obuo4R6CY3L745TL_ Cobra Kai debuts on Netflix on Dec. 31, 2021. Review by Amelia Emberwing. This new season of Cobra Kai most certainly has Netflix DNA for better and for worse. Still, the heart and soul of what makes the series what it is, is still present. A different kind of hokeyness is evident in Season 4, but it's met by more complex emotional journeys and unexpected team-ups that will leave fans counting down the days until Season 5.plain Cobra Kai debuts on Netflix on Dec. 31, 2021. Review by Amelia Emberwing. This new season of Cobra Kai most certainly has Netflix DNA for better and for worse. Still, the heart and soul of what makes the series what it is, is still present. A different kind of hokeyness is evident in Season 4, but it's met by more complex emotional journeys and unexpected team-ups that will leave fans counting down the days until Season 5.]]> Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:01:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4o3L4Obuo4R6CY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4J0SMtD5XEdOzdsCmHakzH Hawkeye is a straightforward but confident superhero romp, powered by a fantastic central dynamic between Clint Barton and Kate Bishop.plain Hawkeye is a straightforward but confident superhero romp, powered by a fantastic central dynamic between Clint Barton and Kate Bishop.]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/y42CxEUMxu4J0SMtD5XEdOzdsCmHakzH