What’s the verdict?
Outside of Kirby, perhaps one of the most anticipated Nintendo Switch releases this month is Octopath Traveler II.
This HD-2D RPG by Square Enix makes its triumphant return – building on its predecessor’s established foundation with some welcome new ideas and tweaks. We gave the game an “excellent” nine out of ten stars here on Nintendo Life.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Slime Rancher 2 received the Song Of The Sabers update. It adds a new, snow-covered zone called Powderfall Bluffs filled with prehistoric slimes. There’s a trailer for the update below – but its also a “secret” designed such that some players might never find it, says its game director.
Natural Selection 2, the asymmetrical scifi shooter from the makers of Subnautica, is no longer in active development. Unknown Worlds say that after over ten years of support, it’s now “time to look to the future and continue on to other projects within the company.”IGN Fan Fest 2023 is a wrap! Our two-day event brought a ton of exclusive reveals, interviews, announcements, and more. From a new look at John Wick: Chapter 4, to fresh gameplay of the highly-anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, there was something for every type of fan to enjoy.
To mark the end of Fan Fest, we’ve created this roundup to make sure you don’t miss a moment. Read on to learn about everything announced at IGN Fan Fest 2023.
We finally have a date for the Diablo 4 beta. Fans can look forward to trying out the game next month, where pre-order early access buyers will get to play from March 17 through 19, while the general public will get access from March 24 through 26. We learned this during our interview with director Joe Shely, who also shared the opening cinematic for Diablo 4.
The latest episode of HBO’s The Last of Us had a pretty intense action scene that showed Pedro Pascal’s Joel, and Bella Ramsey’s Ellie forced to avoid waves of infected. In an interview for Fan Fest, we learned that filming this intense sequence left Ramsey with “so many bruises,” and even a “real black eye.” The interview also revealed how Pascal managed to “scare the sh*t” out of Ramsey.
Creed III star and director Michael B. Jordan is a big anime fan, and he’s channeling that passion into the fight choreography in Creed III. Jordan said that the fighting in the upcoming film was inspired by the likes of Megalo Box, Naruto, and My Hero Academia, and that there’s even a “Dragon Ball Z punch” in one of the fights. We also learned that Creed 4 is happening, and that Jordan wants to expand the Creed-verse.
IGN spoke to Redfall production designer Ben Horne, who brought some new gameplay footage to IGN Fan Fest. We learned that Arkane wanted to focus on world-building and narrative in Redfall. Horne also spoke about the weapons, saying there are some that players will be instantly familiar with, and others that are uniquely related to vampire slaying.
Cocaine Bear looks absolutely bonkers, focusing on a bear going on a blow-fueled rampage, but director Elizabeth Banks shared some heartfelt details about production. The movie contains one of the last performances of legend Ray Liotta, who died in 2022. Banks revealed that Liotta gave a moving speech on the final day of filming that had people in tears.
Lies of P, the Souls-like spin on Pinocchio, is coming this August. Along with the release window reveal, we also got a brand new trailer that appears to show the Blue Fairy, a creature that serves as a guide to Pinocchio in the original story.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is coming to theaters next month, and the film’s directors stopped by to share a new clip of the film. John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein showed a scene with the party entering a graveyard and attempting to speak with a corpse. The directors also talked about finding the “very fine line between comedy and horror.” We also learned that the movie doesn’t have a meta gameplay storyline, as the movie is fully immersed in the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
We saw an action-packed trailer for Season 2 of Netflix’s fantasy adaptation. The new look showed Ben Barnes’ General Kirigan return from the Shadow Fold, as well as The Darkling’s army made of shadow. Season 2 is hitting Netflix on March 16.
Lazy Bear Games shared the first trailer for Punch Club 2: Fast Forward, the sequel to 2016’s RPG Punch Club. There’s no release date yet, but we know the sequel is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The trailer is packed with pop culture references, including a Matrix-like opening.
Avalanche Software revealed to IGN that there are currently no plans in the works for Hogwarts Legacy DLC. “We’ve been really heads down bringing [Hogwarts Legacy] to life,” game director Alan Tew said. “So at the moment there are no current plans for DLC.” Right now, the studio is working on patching the game.
John Wick star Keanu Reeves stopped by IGN Fan Fest to show off a brand new look at the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4. We also had the exclusive reveal of a new poster for the movie, showing Keanu Reeves’ Wick at the Eiffel Tower.
WWE’s Zelina Vega is a huge fighting game fan. The star stopped by Fan Fest to talk all about her upcoming commentary role in Street Fighter 6. She also faces off against our staff to put her fighting game skills to the test!
As part of our month-long IGN First of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Respawn design director Jeff Magers showed off one of the Jedi Chambers puzzle rooms in the upcoming game.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is in theaters now, and the cast stopped by IGN Fan Fest to answer one very, very important question: Would the Ant-Man “butt strategy” work on Jonathan Majors’ Kang? You’ll have to watch the video to find out how they reacted and responded to that question.
We’ve been to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, and it’s pretty awesome. To prepare you for your own trip to this theme park version of the Mushroom Kingdom, we answer some of the IGN audience’s biggest burning questions about the park.
You can reexperience one of the biggest AEW matches ever, when Hangman Adam Page faced off against Bryan Danielson for the AEW World Title. This exclusive clip from IGN Fan Fest shows real footage from the fight, intercut with gameplay of the upcoming AEW: Fight Forever game.
We sat down with The Ark showrunners and stars to talk about the sci-fi series. The creatives discuss the inspiration for the spacesuits, cast members keeping secrets from each other, and more.
Tuatara Games gave us a look at Bare Butt Boxing, a chaotic multiplayer brawler that’s hitting early access on May 4, 2023. The full release is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 later in 2023.
The Doom that Came to Gotham is a 1920s-based Batman story where the caped crusader accidentally unleashes an ancient evil on Gotham City. In this exclusive reveal, Bruce Wayne enters an ancient cave to find a crazed Grendon chipping away at a wall of ice, attempting to let loose an ancient evil.
DE-EXIT: Eternal Matters is an atmospheric light puzzle platformer with hints of stealth. The game is coming to PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, and you can check out our reveal of the story trailer now.
This 2015 game has been remstered and is coming to Netflix Games. IGN Fan Fest saw the debut of the brand new trailer for Dungeon Boss: Respawned.
For The King II is a turn-based RPG inspired by tabletop games that allows you to play in a party of up to four players. Check out the new trailer for the game, which is coming to PC this year.
Friends vs Friends is a stylish, frantic PvP shooter that incorporates deck-building mechanics into its gameplay. The game is coming to PC and consoles this year, and you can check out the brand new trailer right now.
Jumplight Odyssey is coming to early access sometime in 2023. This game puts you in the shoes of a starship captain, where you’ll have to build your ship, manage resources, and explore the stars, all while maintaining your crew.
The first DLC for FMV horror game Not For Broadcast is called Live & Spooky, and it’s coming on March 23, 2023. Get a head start on the paranormal investigation by watching the new trailer.
Starship Troopers: Extermination is a cooperative FPS that pits you against an alien race called the Bugs. The game features assault, heavy infantry, and support classes as you work together to fend off the infestation.
Street Fighter: Duel is a new Street Fighter RPG mobile game where you collect a team of classic Street Fighter characters, and battle your way through an original story. The game also has a versus mode, which the developers showcased in a new video at IGN Fan Fest.
Check out the new trailer for The Alters, a game all about choices. In the game, you must make choices and face the consequences by meeting all of your different personalities. Check out the teaser trailer for the game above.
Cara Gee reprises her role as Camina Drummer in The Expanse, the upcoming game from Telltale. The new trailer shows exploration and conversations on the creepy starship called The Artemis.
The Invincible is a new game based on the novel of the same name by science fiction author Stanisław Lem. The new trailer shows some gorgeous establishing shots of space exploration, excavation, and robots, all while setting the game’s creepy and off-putting tone.
Valheim was a huge hit on PC, and now the exploration and survival game is headed to Xbox consoles. Check out the new footage of the game running on Xbox Series X, as you prepare to get your friends together to explore the world of Valheim on March 14.
Scream 6 is hitting theaters on March 10, and directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett stopped by IGN fan fest to share the latest on the upcoming movie. Check out our interview to learn about the filmmakers’ favorite kills in the franchise, details on Ghostface’s lair, and more.
Jonathan Frakes, Michael Dorn, LeVar Burton, and Picard showrunner Terry Matalas join IGN to talk about what differentiates Picard Season 3 from Star Trek: The Next Generation. And, the cast shouts out some of their favorite episodes of The Next Generation.
Bradley Constant and Uli Latukefu, who play younger versions of Dwyane Johnson on NBC’s Young Rock, share some secrets about how they bring The Rock’s origin story to life.
If you’re interested in voice acting, check out this crash course from voice acting legend Johnny Yong Bosch. Bosch is the voice of Vash from Trigun Stampede, and he also takes some time to answer some fan questions about the anime.
IGN is happy to debut a new clip from the upcoming martial arts film Polite Society, which stars Ritu Arya and Priya Kansara. The two main characters are siblings at odds with each other, and their conflict eventually turns into combat after one sister meddles with the other’s engagement.
We revealed a quick exclusive trailer for Homebody, an upcoming horror game that’s reminiscent of the PlayStation 2 era of games. In this game, you catch up with old friends and try not to get murdered. Homebody is coming to consoles and PC.
Rawmen is an arena fighter that’s all about food, and we sat down with the developers at IGN Fan Fest. In honor of the title, we gave the creators of the game some very spicy ramen during the interview to pair with the spicy interview questions.
We showed a new trailer for I Am Jesus Christ, the game that takes players on the journey of Jesus Christ’s life. The first-person game is coming to PC via Steam.
9 Years of Shadows is a new, stylish Metroidvania coming to PC on March 27. The new trailer showed off the Poseidon, Helios and Gaia Armor, which give players different elemental abilities from swimming through water like a mermaid to manipulating fire to help you platform.
Protodroid DeLTA is a new 3D platformer coming to PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on April 27. The trailer showed off DeLTA’s Mega Man-like combat abilities, from an arm cannon to laser swords.
We have an exclusive clip of Rabbit Hole, the upcoming Paramount+ series starring Kiefer Sutherland. In the series, Sutherland’s John Weir is framed for murder by powerful forces with the ability to influence the public. The eight-episode season will premiere Sunday, March 26.
We’ve got a new trailer for Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER, a follow-up to 2064: Read Only Memories. This sci-fi adventure game is coming to PC and consoles this Summer.
Solium Infernum is a new game that takes the gameplay of Civilization and Age of Empires to Hell… Literally. The game is coming to PC, and is available to wishlist now on Steam.
Tchia looks like a perfect synthesis of the exploration of Breath of the Wild with the island setting of Wind Waker. Game director Phil Crifo stopped by to show off some of the movement options in Tchia, from gliders, to rafts, to swinging on trees. Tchia is coming to PS5, PS4, and PC this Spring.
A new class is coming to Elder Scrolls Online in the newest expansion, Necrom. The Arcanist class will allow players to deal damage, support allies, and absorb punishment from enemies. Necrom is coming to PC on June 5, and Playstation and Xbox on June 20.
The Last Case of Benedict Fox brought its latest story trailer to IGN Fan Fest. The new trailer further establishes The Last Case of Benedict Fox’s dark tone, as we see footage of demons, monsters, and plenty of creepy locations. The game is coming to Xbox Game Pass on April 27.
Witchfire, the upcoming dark fantasy first-person shooter, showed off a new video all about how guns work. We saw gameplay of a hand cannon called Hunger, which gains strength from critical hits. Each time you reload the gun, you get extra-strength bullets based on how many critical hits you landed before the reload.
We showed off two minutes of gameplay for Wrestlequest, the upcoming pro wrestling RPG. In the game, Macho Man Randy Savage and a lot of other icons will offer guidance as you fight for glory.
Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN covering video game and entertainment news. He has over six years of experience in the gaming industry with bylines at IGN, Nintendo Wire, Switch Player Magazine, and Lifewire. Find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.
Diablo 4 is due to launch on June 2nd, but it’ll be playable before that during two beta periods in March. Those who pre-order the game will be able to play during an early access beta between March 17th and 19th, while everyone else can access an open beta between March 24th and 26th.The Diablo IV open beta and early access weekends have officially been announced! Prepare yourself for the first venture into Sanctuary with an opportunity to dive-in early. The open beta will be available to everyone from March 24 to 26, but those who pre-order Diablo IV on the Xbox Store will get early access to the open beta from March 17 to 19. Sanctuary will be teeming with demons eagerly awaiting your arrival…
Throughout both the open beta and early access weekends, you can experience the first moments of Diablo IV, playing through the Prologue and entirety of Act 1. To get you fully immersed in all the gruesome and glorious elements of Sanctuary, the entire first zone, Fractured Peaks, will be yours to explore. From traversing the rugged landscape to slaying demons with furious might, this will be your chance to adventure through the Mortal Realm and behold what horrors await.
Let no evil thwart you on this journey. Clear hellish hordes from dungeons, complete intriguing quests provided by the locals, and gather powerful loot from fallen enemies on your path to reach Level 25. But make no mistake, you cancontinue todiscover the threats lurking around every turn once this level cap is reached.
This is your opportunity to combat the might of the Burning Hells before the game releases on June 6 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Pre-order your copy of Diablo IV today on the Xbox Store to get in on all the excitement of the open beta next month!
Note: The availability and launch dates of the beta are subject to change and the minimum duration of the open beta will be two days for a limited time. A Battle.net account will also be required to play.
Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
Diablo® IV – Ultimate Edition also includes:
– Diablo® IV for Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S
– Inarius Wings & Inarius Murloc Pet in Diablo® III***
– Amalgam of Rage Mount in World of Warcraft®****
– Umber Winged Darkness Cosmetics Set in Diablo Immortal™****
– Temptation Mount in Diablo® IV
– Hellborn Carapace Mount Armor in Diablo® IV
– Wings of the Creator Emote in Diablo® IV
– Accelerated Seasonal Battle Pass Unlock in Diablo® IV (includes a Premium Seasonal Battle Pass Unlock plus 20 Tier Skips and a cosmetic)
Diablo® IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons, and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or go rogue through an expansive End Game and shared world where players will meet in towns to trade, team up to battle World Bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players – no lobbies necessary – with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.
This is only the beginning for Diablo® IV, with new events, stories, seasons, rewards, and more looming on the horizon.
*Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of the Beta subject to change. See Diablo.com for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection required.
**Up to 4 days based on estimated access; actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.
***Downloaded separately. Available on Xbox One when Diablo® III: Season 28 launches. Diablo® III sold separately.
****Downloaded separately. Available at Diablo® IV launch. World of Warcraft® and Diablo Immortal™ sold / downloaded separately.
Battle.net account required. Internet connection required.
For more information, please visit Diablo.com.
© 2022 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Diablo, Diablo Immortal, World of Warcraft, and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S and/or other countries. All rights reserved.
Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
Diablo® IV – Digital Deluxe Edition also includes:
– Diablo® IV for Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S
– Inarius Wings & Inarius Murloc Pet in Diablo® III***
– Amalgam of Rage Mount in World of Warcraft®****
– Umber Winged Darkness Cosmetics Set in Diablo Immortal™****
– Temptation Mount in Diablo® IV
– Hellborn Carapace Mount Armor in Diablo® IV
– Seasonal Battle Pass Unlock in Diablo® IV
Diablo® IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons, and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or go rogue through an expansive End Game and shared world where players will meet in towns to trade, team up to battle World Bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players – no lobbies necessary – with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.
This is only the beginning for Diablo® IV, with new events, stories, seasons, rewards, and more looming on the horizon.
*Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of the Beta subject to change. See Diablo.com for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection required.
**Up to 4 days based on estimated access; actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.
***Downloaded separately. Available on Xbox One when Diablo® III: Season 28 launches. Diablo® III sold separately.
****Downloaded separately. Available at Diablo® IV launch. World of Warcraft® and Diablo Immortal™ sold / downloaded separately.
Battle.net account required. Internet connection required.
For more information, please visit Diablo.com.
© 2022 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Diablo, Diablo Immortal, World of Warcraft, and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S and/or other countries. All rights reserved.
Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
Diablo® IV – Standard Edition also includes:
– Diablo® IV for Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S
– Inarius Wings & Inarius Murloc Pet in Diablo® III**
– Amalgam of Rage Mount in World of Warcraft®***
– Umber Winged Darkness Cosmetics Set in Diablo Immortal™***
Diablo® IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons, and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or go rogue through an expansive End Game and shared world where players will meet in towns to trade, team up to battle World Bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players – no lobbies necessary – with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.
This is only the beginning for Diablo® IV, with new events, stories, seasons, rewards, and more looming on the horizon.
*Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of the Beta subject to change. See Diablo.com for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection required.
**Downloaded separately. Available on Xbox One when Diablo® III: Season 28 launches. Diablo® III sold separately.
***Downloaded separately. Available at Diablo® IV launch. World of Warcraft® and Diablo Immortal™ sold / downloaded separately.
Battle.net account required. Internet connection required.
For more information, please visit Diablo.com.
© 2022 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Diablo, Diablo Immortal, World of Warcraft, and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S and/or other countries. All rights reserved.
Related:
Overwatch 2 – Season 3 Lands February 7 with a New Control Map, Battle Pass, and More
The Most Anticipated Games of 2023 (According to the Xbox Wire Team)
Overwatch 2 – Winter Wonderland Event 2022
IGN Fan Fest is back and bigger than ever for 2023! If you hadn’t heard of Fan Fest before, IGN Fan Fest is a two-day event, bringing fans exclusive interviews and sneak peeks from some of the biggest movies, shows and games you all love.
What better way to celebrate fans than giving out special discounts this week on the coolest merch from your favorite franchises and beyond? Keep reading to see what deals are up for grabs this week only on our very own IGN Store.
*This week’s deals start February 13th at 12pm PT and end Monday, February 20th at 11:59pm.
For even more, check out all of the cool merch below around IGN Fan Fest favorites at the IGN Store.
IGN Store sells high-quality merch for everything you’re into. It’s a store built with fans in mind for all geek culture and fandom we love across comics and gaming. So, whether you’re into comics, movies, Anime, games, or just like to collect cute plushies, this store is for you.
The IGN Store carries collections and apparel from the big fandom franchises. Browse your favorites:
IGN Fan Fest 2023 Giveaway terms and Conditions here.
This week’s IGN Store deals start February 13th at 12pm PT and end Monday, February 20th at 11:59pm. For ‘Spend $150+ and Get a FREE Black IGN Logo Tee!’, customer must have $150 worth of items in cart and add the shirt to cart to automatically add the discount for the free shirt. Note: Discounts are not stackable and customers cannot combine deals.
Get rolling with Katamari Damacy.
One surprise announcement during the most recent Nintendo Direct was We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie. It’s coming out this June on Switch and is a follow-up to Katamari Damacy REROLL.
Ahead of this game’s release, Nintendo is giving Switch Online subscribers in the US a chance to play the first ‘Reroll’ Switch release for free from the 20th to 26th of February.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com
No more delays.
Last month, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key was delayed from a February launch until 24th March 2023. At the time, the game’s producer Junzo Hosoi mentioned how the title required “additional time to fine-tune”.
Now, in an update, Koei Tecmo has revealed the third entry has officially gone gold. In other words, it’s now completed development and is ready to go into production. Here’s a Google translation of this update
Read the full article on nintendolife.com
The finest traditional-style Switch RPGs available to humanity.
Updated with Persona 4 Golden and Octopath Traveler II. Enjoy!
Nintendo Switch has amassed a huge number of quality titles across almost every category since launching back in 2017, and the RPG genre is certainly no exception. Below you’ll find our picks for the console’s essential role-playing games, in no particular order. This selection will evolve over time as Switch’s library expands even further.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com
