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Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi confirmed to IGN that he has been approached about directing a live-action feature film adaptation of Akira, but he was coy and non-committal about whether he would.

He confirmed there had been “talks” but alternated between speaking about the project in the past and present tense even as he also offered his thoughts on his approach to adapting the material and casting the film.

When I asked Waititi if he was going to direct Akira, he replied, “I am — that was more or less a rumor. There was, I mean, I was in talks to do that, for sure, and something that I was very passionate about — am passionate about.”

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Apple is finally getting into the scripted TV series world with its reported acquisition of the Amazing Stories reboot from Steven Spielberg and Bryan Fuller.

NBCUniversal told Bloomberg that Amazing Stories, after original reports claimed its home would be NBC back in 2015, has now reportedly found a home at Apple, with the company agreeing to finance the anthology show. Apple has recently pledged to spend $1 billion on original productions in 2018 and also hired TV executives from Sony Pictures TV and other companies.

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Those still hunting for a SNES Classic Edition in the United States have at least two options for where they have a chance to buy one this week. GameStop and its subsidiary ThinkGeek have announced that more units are arriving, but–as always–you’ll need to act fast as demand remains high.

Beginning today, October 10, GameStop and ThinkGeek retail locations will begin receiving shipments of the micro console. GameStop stores should “have their full allotment by Thursday, October 12, at the latest,” according to a statement shared with GameSpot. These will be standalone, individual units that you can pick up for $80. There’s no guarantee that stores will have the system in stock today, and GameStop advises calling your local store to inquire about availability.

Provided you miss out or can’t make it to a store today, both retailers will begin selling units online tomorrow, October 11. At GameStop, standalone systems and bundles will be available, while ThinkGeek’s website will also sell the console on its own.

SNES Classic pre-orders sold out well in advance of launch, and release day also saw demand outpace supply. Difficulties in obtaining the NES Classic Edition no doubt played a role in that, but Nintendo insists you should not pay more than retail price for one. It has said it will ship far more units of the SNES Classic than it did the NES Classic, and it has already expanded its plans and will continue shipping the system into 2018.

If you aren’t able to pick one up at GameStop or ThinkGeek, we’re continuing to track how you can buy a SNES Classic Edition. And if you’re still wondering whether it’s worth all the fuss, check out our SNES Classic Edition review.

Destiny 2’s Iron Banner Crucible event is live now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, bringing with it some fresh new gear and weapons for your Guardian. We’ve gathered up images of everything on offer and put them in a gallery for your perusal.

But before we get into that, here’s some handy information to help you get comfortable with what Iron Banner is, as there have been some small changes from the first game. First off, to actually take part you need to visit Lord Saladin in the Tower, which requires you to complete Destiny 2‘s story. Once the credits have rolled on the campaign, you’ll be given access to the Tower and will be able to speak with Saladin.

The Iron Banner is accessible through its own Crucible playlist, which features Quickplay modes and matchmaking. You can join with a Fireteam or take on enemies solo. Whatever your choice, you’ve only got seven days, as the Iron Banner ends on October 17.

Instead of 6v6, like in the original Destiny, Iron Banner matches in Destiny 2 are now 4v4. Additionally, Power levels are not taken into account, as Light levels were previously. Instead, “your fighting abilities, not your power levels, will decide the outcome,” according to Bungie.

All this is in service of racking up kills, climbing the ranks, and scoring Iron Banner Engrams. These are your ticket to getting the gear featured across this gallery. We’ve grabbed screenshots of all the Titan, Hunter, and Warlock gear, as well as the Faction Weapons Saladin has to offer.

For those looking for a little more, the Iron Banner update will be followed by Destiny 2’s Leviathan Raid Prestige Mode, which makes the already pretty tricky raid even more difficult. The Leviathan Prestige Raid launches at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST on Wednesday, October 18 (4 AM AEDT on October 19).

Titan: Iron Truage Helm

Titan: Iron Truage Gauntlets

Titan: Iron Truage Plate

Titan: Iron Truage Greaves

Titan: Radegast’s Iron Sash

Hunter: Iron Truage Casque

Hunter: Iron Truage Grips

Hunter: Iron Truage Vest

Hunter: Iron Truage Boots

Hunter: Mantle of Efrideet

Warlock: Iron Truage Hood

Warlock: Iron Truage Gloves

Warlock: Iron Truage Vestments

Warlock: Iron Truage Legs

Warlock: Timur’s Iron Bond

Faction Weapon: The Forward Path

Faction Weapon: The Wizened Rebuke

Faction Weapon: The Steady Hand

Faction Weapon: The Time-Worn Spire

Faction Weapon: The Guiding Sight

Faction Weapon: The Fool’s Remedy

Faction Weapon: The Hero’s Burden

If a new job posting by Blizzard is any indication, the studio might be working on a new project related to Overwatch.

According to a listing on the official Blizzard careers website, the company is looking to hire a generalist artist intern to “help create a wide range of assets” for “an unannounced project.”

Under the “Recommended Talents” section on the job description, it lists “knowledge and understanding of the Overwatch universe,” suggesting this new project is in some way related to Blizzard’s wildly popular hero shooter.

IGN has reached out to Blizzard for comment and will update this story if we receive a response.

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New to the Overwatch Halloween Terror Event is an endless version of Junkensteins Revenge! Watch us get through wave after wave of Zomnics in this new mode.

New to the Overwatch Halloween Terror Event is an endless version of Junkensteins Revenge! Watch us get through wave after wave of Zomnics in this new mode.

The first trailer for the new season of The X-Files is here. The eleventh season of the hugely popular sci-fi mystery show is set to air in 2018, with David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson returning as FBI agents Mulder and Scully.

The trailer premiered at New York Comic-Con and is now online. It suggests that the paranormal dangers that Mulder and Scully will face are even more dramatic than usual–check it out below:

The X-Files first returned to screens for a limited-run season in early 2016, after more than a decade away. Although the new season met with mixed reviews, it proved a ratings hit. The season premiere was watched by more than 20 million viewers in the US, and the show was one of the most popular of the year.

During the X-Files panel at NYCC, Anderson suggested that this might be her final outing as Scully. “I think this will be it for me,” she said, via ScreenRant. She went on to explain her reasons for returning after so long. “It felt like it wasn’t over. It didn’t feel like we necessarily deliver everything the fans were expecting of us last time, and so it was that.”

The X-Files originally ran for nine years, and clocked up 202 episodes between 1993 and 2002. By the time the last of those original seasons had ended, it had become the longest-running consecutive sci-fi series ever on US broadcast TV. There were also two spin-off movies: 1998’s The X-Files: Fight the Future, and The X-Files: I Want to Believe in 2008.

The first trailer for the new season of The X-Files is here. The eleventh season of the hugely popular sci-fi mystery show is set to air in 2018, with David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson returning as FBI agents Mulder and Scully.

The trailer premiered at New York Comic-Con and is now online. It suggests that the paranormal dangers that Mulder and Scully will face are even more dramatic than usual–check it out below:

The X-Files first returned to screens for a limited-run season in early 2016, after more than a decade away. Although the new season met with mixed reviews, it proved a ratings hit. The season premiere was watched by more than 20 million viewers in the US, and the show was one of the most popular of the year.

During the X-Files panel at NYCC, Anderson suggested that this might be her final outing as Scully. “I think this will be it for me,” she said, via ScreenRant. She went on to explain her reasons for returning after so long. “It felt like it wasn’t over. It didn’t feel like we necessarily deliver everything the fans were expecting of us last time, and so it was that.”

The X-Files originally ran for nine years, and clocked up 202 episodes between 1993 and 2002. By the time the last of those original seasons had ended, it had become the longest-running consecutive sci-fi series ever on US broadcast TV. There were also two spin-off movies: 1998’s The X-Files: Fight the Future, and The X-Files: I Want to Believe in 2008.

Microsoft has announced the latest slate of deals for Xbox Live Gold members. This week’s selection is fairly small, but it includes discounts on some great titles for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

As usual, Xbox One owners have the bigger selection of discounts to choose from. Gold members can pick up the acclaimed Deus Ex game, Mankind Divided, for $15/£12.50, while its season pass is available for $7.50/£6.25. Also on sale is Divinity: Original Sin – Enhanced Edition, which Gold members can purchase for $13.20/£11.55. Some other notable Xbox Live Gold deals include:

• Life Is Strange – Complete Season — $5/£4
• Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime — $7.50/£6
• Mega Man Legacy Collection — $6/£4.80
• Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 — $13.39/£8.03
• OlliOlli 2: XL Edition — $3.75/£2.50
• Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition — $7.50/£6
• Thief — $5/£4
• Trackmania Turbo — $16/12

If you don’t have an Xbox Live Gold membership, you can still get a discount on one title. This week’s spotlight game is Infinite Minigolf, which is available for 30% off, bringing its price down to $10.49/£8.39 for all Xbox One owners.

The Xbox 360 selection is even sparser, but Gold members can pick up a selection of Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 DLC for 50% off, including Lair of the Shadow Broker ($5), Kasumi – Stolen Memory ($3.49), and Leviathan ($5).

This week’s Deals with Gold will be available this week and expire at 3 AM PT/6 AM ET on October 17. You can find the full list of discounts on Major Nelson’s blog.