Check Out This Godzilla Gear That’s Now Up for Preorder

Godzilla has been getting lots of buzz lately, thanks in large part to the recent series of popular Hollywood movies the massive monster has appeared in. The trend continues this year, with the release of Godzilla Vs. Kong, which hits theaters and HBO Max on March 31. To celebrate the lizard king, Crunchyroll Loves has announced a new Godzilla collection that includes apparel, figures, and a colorful art book. You can preorder items from the collection between now and March 8, after which they will be gone for good.

In terms of clothing, you can pick from a selection of three hoodies, a sweatshirt, three long-sleeved shirts, and three short-sleeved shirts. All of the items boast colorful artwork starring Godzilla and, occasionally, his beastly “frenemies.”

[widget path=”global/article/imagegallery” parameters=”albumSlug=crunchyroll-loves-godzilla-collection&captions=true”]

Also available are three Godzilla figures from Medicom that find the God of Destruction in a more relaxed mood than moviegoers are used to seeing him. In fact, he’s lazing about in a position that seems to suggest he’s just finished a filling meal. The figures come in green, blue, or black-and-gold.

Finally, you can also preorder an 80-page art book called Godzilla: Cover Compendium. The book, from IDW Publishing, highlights the company’s numerous Godzilla comic series.

Crunchroll Loves is a streetwear line that features limited-edition collections based on various pop culture properties. This collection represents one of the largest the line has ever produced, as well as the first time it has ventured out beyond streetwear and into figures and books.

If you want to catch Godzilla vs. Kong when it comes out, you can take advantage of a great HBO Max deal that’s ending soon. Grab it now, and you’ll save over 20% off six months of HBO Max. You’ll get to watch Godzilla vs. Kong the same day it releases in theaters. And if you stick with the service, you’ll also get to watch the rest of Warner Bros. 2021 theatrical releases on day one, including Mortal Kombat, Dune, The Matrix 4, and more.

We also have lots of Godzilla vs. Kong coverage, so be sure to check out which movie monster IGN readers like best and why Kong is so big in the upcoming film. And if you’re into more than just Godzilla, check out the IGN Store, where you’ll find apparel for Nintendo, Star Wars, Marvel, and more.

[poilib element=”accentDivider”]

Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert at IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.

[widget path=”ign/modules/recirc” parameters=”title=&type=articles%2Cvideos&tags=us-shopping&count=3&columnCount=3&theme=article”]

Everything You Need to Know About Paramount+

If you’re looking to add another monthly streaming service to your dossier, you’ve no doubt heard about Paramount+, the next major network to enter the streaming fray. But what, exactly, is Paramount+ and what’s its relationship to CBS All Access? If you’re a current CBS All Access subscriber, or you’re thinking of signing up for Paramount+ when it officially launches on March 4, we’ve put together this guide to help unravel a little of the mystery.

How Do I Sign Up for Paramount+?

[poilib element=”commerceDeal” parameters=”slug=paramount-plus-sign-up-deal”]

Right now you can sign up for CBS All Access and save 50% off an annual subscription (normally $59.99). CBS All Access switches to Paramount+ on March 4, and your subscription will change over automatically. The plan with ads is normally $59.99, and the ad-free plan is $99.99 a year, so chopping those figures in half is a pretty sweet deal. Plus you get your first 7 days for free.

When you get to the subscription page, make sure to click on the “Save 15% with an annual membership” to change the monthly to yearly rates. After that, your savings are applied automatically at checkout. Make sure to check the coupon code box to see if it’s already filled out. If not, the code’s just PARAMOUNTPLUS.

What Is Paramount+?

OK, so you know how right now there’s CBS All Access? Well, the simplified version is Paramount+ is basically CBS All Access with a new name. The slightly more advanced version is Paramount+ is folding CBS All Access’ existing content into the new service and adding more shows and movies, as well as live sports and news, so it earned its “plus” rating.

According to the Paramount+ FAQ, the new service adds “exclusive new original series,” along with “thousands of additional episodes from CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and Smithsonian Channel,” and also promises “hundreds of movies from Paramount Pictures.” So there’s a lot of new stuff, for sure.

[ignvideo url=”https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/24/halo-tv-series-will-debut-on-streaming-service”]

How Much Does Paramount+ Cost?

If you want Paramount+ with ad-supported content, it’s $5.99 a month or $59.99 for a full year. If you’d rather not watch commercials, you can sign up for ad-free Paramount+ for $99.99 a year. If you sign up before March 3, you’ll automatically save 50% off an annual subscription, which is pretty sweet.

If I Have Paramount+ With Ads, Can I Upgrade?

Yeah totally. As long as you have an account, either CBS All Access or Paramount+, monthly or annual, you can upgrade your plan to whatever fits your needs. However, the sign-up page warns trial subscribers will forfeit any time they have left on their 7-day free trial, so it’s best to maximize your value by waiting that one out.

What New Stuff Is Coming to Paramount+?

For my money, it doesn’t get much better than an all-new Beavis and Butthead movie, but there are plenty of other newly-announced shows coming to Paramount+. Mission Impossible 7, A Quiet Place 2, a Workaholics movie, a new Reno 911 special and more were recently announced for Paramount+. The Halo TV series is moving from Showtime to Paramount+, and there’s also a Frasier revival in the works and a weird-looking Rugrats reboot.

[ignvideo url=”https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/25/rugrats-reboot-official-first-look-clip-from-paramount”]

What Devices Work With Paramount+?

If you already have the CBS All Access app installed on one of your devices, you won’t need to do anything once it changes over. At some point, perhaps while you’re sleeping, magic app elves will weave a spell of wonder over the CBS All Access app and turn it into the Paramount+ app.

Here are the list of supported devices, via the Paramount+ FAQ:

  • Apple TV
  • iPhone and iPad
  • Android TV
  • Android phone and tablet
  • Chromecast
  • Fire TV
  • Portal TV
  • PlayStation 4
  • Samsung TV
  • Vizio TV
  • LG TV
  • Roku
  • Xbox
  • Xfinity Flex

UPDATE: originally the article said CBS All Access was $5.99 a week, when it’s actually $5.99 a month. The article has been updated with this correction.

[poilib element=”accentDivider”]

Seth Macy is IGN’s Executive Editor, IGN Commerce, and just wants to be your friend.

Dragon Age 4 Will Reportedly Be a Single-Player RPG With No Multiplayer

After the success of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the troubles of Anthem, Dragon Age 4 will reportedly be a single-player RPG without multiplayer.

Just a day after the official cancellation of Anthem Next, an update planned for BioWare’s latest game that aimed to overhaul many of the live game’s systems and fix its problems, Bloomberg reports that Dragon Age 4 will not have multiplayer and instead will be a single-player only RPG.

According to Bloomberg’s report, EA gave BioWare, the team behind Dragon Age 4, the go-ahead to remove all planned multiplayer and games as service components from the RPG in recent months.

[ignvideo url=”https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/11/dragon-age-4-cinematic-trailer”]

This pivot to an entirely single-player experience is reportedly the result of Fallen Order’s success, which sold millions of copies to beat out EA’s expectations, and the failure of Anthem to win back audiences after a rocky launch. Bloomberg reports that sources close to the development of Dragon Age 4 said the game was previously designed to have a “heavy multiplayer component.”

The game’s development began in 2015 and two years later, in the fall of 2017, EA and BioWare reportedly rebooted development to include long-term monetization, the report reads. That reboot and push for monetization are apparently what led to the departure of Mike Laidlaw from BioWare. Dragon Age 4 was then referred to as “Anthem with dragons” by those working on the game.

During this time, some of BioWare’s leaders pushed back against EA and fought to pivot development back to a single-player focus. It sounds like they eventually won the fight for single-player if this new report is anything to go on.

[widget path=”global/article/imagegallery” parameters=”albumSlug=dragon-age-4-game-awards-trailer-screenshots&captions=true”]

A release date for Dragon Age 4 has not been announced. The next thing to come from BioWare is Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, which is set to release this May. While waiting for that and the eventual return to Thedas, check out this Dragon Age 4 teaser trailer and then read this story about how Tevinter was confirmed to be the main location of the upcoming game.

[poilib element=”accentDivider”]

Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes

New Animated Transformers Show Is On The Way From Nickelodeon And Hasbro

A new animated Transformers series is on the way. The show will be produced by Nickelodeon and Hasbro’s production company eOne and will run for 26 half-hour episodes.

The title of the new upcoming Transformers show hasn’t been announced yet, but Nickelodeon describes it as an “action-comedy series” that focuses on a new species of transforming robots who are adopted by a human family. The show will premiere on Nickelodeon in the US before being released internationally.

In a statement, Nickelodeon Animation president Ramsey Naito said, “As soon as I read the creative concept, which at its core is about family, I knew we absolutely had to tell this story with our good friends at eOne and Hasbro. The series will tell a reimagined story featuring both original characters and fan-favorites for a whole new generation of kids and families.”

Continue Reading at GameSpot