Month: February 2019

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Alien: Isolation: Watch the Full Digital Series Now on IGN

The story of Amanda Ripley is being expanded in a major way — and being brought to a new audience — thanks to a brand new Alien: Isolation digital series, which is being distributed exclusively by IGN.

Intended to allow fans of the 2014 game to revisit their favorite moments from this installment in the Alien lore and also allow those who never experienced the game to go on Amanda’s horrifying adventure, this first-of-its-kind digital series can be binged in its entirety in the seven episodes below. Watch the full series below by clicking on each episode, and make sure to let us know what you thought in the comments!

For even more on this Alien: Isolation series, we also spoke with the with the production teams — and huge Alien fans — behind the endeavor explaining how they expanded on the 2014 game.

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Here’s How the Alien: Isolation Digital Series Got Started

In 2014, developer Creative Assembly released Alien: Isolation, a survival-horror game set 15 years after Ellen Ripley destroyed the Nostromo in the 1979 film. Five years after its debut, the game’s story about Amanda Ripley is being expanded with a new digital series using a combination of new animations and original cinematic cutscenes from the game.

The game — and now the series — centers on Ellen’s daughter, Amanda, who is searching for what really happened to her mother. When the Nostromo’s flight recorder is discovered by a deep-space salvage team, Amanda journeys to Sevastopol Station, which leads her on a terrifying adventure filled with deadly aliens and murderous androids. You can binge all 7-episodes exclusively on IGN right here. For a glimpse at what’s in store, watch the first episode below:

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Ghost Giant Wants to Blend Slapstick and Sadness

I wouldn’t say it’s the best piece of VR content I’ve played, but certainly my most fondly remembered is a scene during PlayStation Worlds’ ‘The London Heist’ where you’re forced to sit down in a pub while an East End mob boss just talks at you for ages. I love it because, while he drones on about someone called French Tony, the game just stops paying attention to what you’re doing. You’re at this table with a lighter, a cigar, a phone and more, and no one tells you can’t just throw them at this guy. So you do. I’ve spent more time than I’d care to admit laughing as I bounce that phone off his forehead, or pretend to set fire to his groin. It’s a pure, inconsequential act of messing about. I love it.

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Daily Deals: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, Radeon VII, and RTX Gaming Desktop PCs

Welcome to IGN’s Daily Deals, your source for the best deals on the stuff you actually want to buy. If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use.

We bring you the best deals we’ve found today on video games, hardware, electronics, and a bunch of random stuff too.Check them out here or like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to get the latest deals.

ibuypowerBrand New iBuyPower Intel Core i5-9400F 6-Core GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming Desktop for $899.99

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Akira Box Set Is On Sale for Less Than $100, But There’s a Catch

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If you’re the type of person who enjoys a gorgeous collector’s edition, this deal’s for you. The 35th anniversary hardcover box set of the complete Akira manga is currently on sale for just $99. The price hasn’t dropped this low since 2017, which makes now a fantastic time to add it to your collection. There’s just one catch: it’s back-ordered and will ship in one to three months.

But a sale is a sale, and if you don’t mind the wait, this is a great time to buy. Amazon doesn’t charge you until it ships anyway, and you can cancel the order any time if you change your mind.

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Here’s What Arya Stark is Doing After Game of Thrones

Digital streaming network Rooster Teeth’s ambitious new animated sci-fi series titled gen:LOCK, features an impressive roster of voice actors like Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther), Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones), and David Tennant (Doctor Who). Set 50 years in the future, the series centers on a courageous team capable of controlling powerful mecha in a fight against an oppressive authoritarian force.

Williams portrays Cammie MacCloud, a new recruit who attempts gen:LOCK, which allows her mind to be uploaded into one of the giant mech suits. The Game of Thrones actress spoke with IGN about what initially attracted her to the project. “I thought Cammie was so interesting,” Williams explained, adding “and I thought that I could have a lot of fun playing her. I felt like I could bring her to life, and do her justice. So I was flattered that they wanted me to be a part of it.”

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Horizon: Zero Dawn Passes 10 Million Copies Sold

Horizon: Zero Dawn, which is celebrating its second anniversary today, has officially sold “well over” 10 million copies worldwide.

Via the PlayStation Blog, Guerrilla Games managing director Hermen Hulst revealed the number, saying “The idea that we were able to bring Aloy’s journey to so many players is astounding. We’ve been deeply moved by the enormous amount of fan creations you’ve posted online, as well as the heartfelt letters you’ve sent sharing your favorite moments from Aloy’s journey.”

Along with announcing this sales milestone, Hulst took the opportunity to reveal little-known details about the development of the game. He revealed that prototyping gameplay elements began as far back as 2010, when most of the studio was still finishing Killzone 3. Because they didn’t yet have an in-game model for Aloy, they used the model for Jammer, an intruder pilot from Killzone 3, in early testing phases of the game.

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Best Buy’s Weekly Game Deals For Xbox One, PS4, And Nintendo Switch

This week’s Best Buy deals are available through March 2, and there’s plenty to choose from whether you’re an avid PS4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch gamer. Since only a few days are left in this sale, let’s take a look at what games and bundles are most worth your money.

One of the more eye-catching deals is an Xbox One X Fallout 76 bundle that’s selling for $400–a pretty sweet deal considering the console on its own has been priced at $500 in the past. While Fallout 76 underwhelmed many long-time fans of the series, this bundle is an excellent chance to snag one of the most powerful consoles on the market for $100 cheaper–and if you’re a Fallout fan who, despite the negative reception, is still curious to give 76 a shot, then you’ll have that perk as well.

There are also several other Xbox One bundles discounted at Best Buy right now–most notably, this Xbox One S Fortnite bundle that includes the Eon cosmetic set, 2,000 V-Bucks, and a one-month trial for both Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. It’s available for $250, down from $300. FYI, Fortnite Season 8 just started, so it’s a good time to get in on the action.

It’s a good time to pick up Red Dead Redemption 2, the critically acclaimed, open-world Western that’s so good, we named it Game of the Year for 2018. Red Dead 2’s standard edition is $20 off for both PS4 and Xbox One, selling for $40. Unsurprisingly, this is currently the best-selling deal in this week’s Best Buy sale.

If you have a Nintendo Switch, a Pro Controller is absolutely worth the upgrade, even though they’re pricey. Luckily, Best Buy has Switch Pro Controllers discounted from $70 down to $57, so here’s a great excuse to snag one and drastically improve your Switch-playing experience.

Mortal Kombat 11, which releases April 23, is also up for pre-order at Best Buy right now. While there’s no discount on the pre-order, you’ll get access to the beta test that will run March 28 through 31 for anyone who pre-orders the game on PS4 or Xbox One.

See more discounted games (plus a few price drops) from this week’s Best Buy sale below. And remember: these offers are only available through Saturday; a new batch of deals will be posted on Sunday.

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Xbox One

Nintendo Switch