Hulu’s UI Is Getting A Much-Needed Upgrade

Hulu’s days of being the odd man out in Disney’s streaming empire are finally coming to an end as the platform is getting a brand new user interface, Adweek reports. The new interface will help not only improve the accessibility of the app but also bring Hulu more in line with its sister services Disney+ and ESPN+.

The UI is set to go live today for certain TV-connected app users and select Roku devices. According to Adweek, the new interface will support vertical scrolling through different content categories and horizontal scrolling through select titles in given categories.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 Delayed

Kerbal Space Program 2 has been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Kerbal Space Program 2 development team put out a tweet on May 20 telling fans that the game has been delayed as a result of COVID-19 and will instead launch in fall 2021. The game was set to be released sometime in Take-Two Interactive’s 2021 fiscal year, placing it between April 2020 and March 2021.

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“As you all know, we’ve been working hard to make the best and most authentic KSP sequel possible,” the developer’s announcement reads. “This is an ambitious goal. We are making a big, expansive game loaded with new features, but doing so will take longer than we previously anticipated. With everything going on in the world today due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we’re facing many unique challenges that require more time to safely iterate, create, test, and make KSP2 as great as it can be.”

This delay comes just a few months after Take-Two Interactive-owned publisher Private Division announced that the development of Kerbal Space Program 2 had been moved from previous developer Star Theory Games to a newly-formed KSP2-dedicated studio. Take-Two acquired KSP in 2017 and announced a sequel, at the time developed by Star Theory, during Gamescom 2019.

The announcement goes on to say that despite the delay, fans can continue to expect updates in the form of feature videos, developer blogs, and more leading up to the game’s launch in Fall 2021. The game was originally announced to be coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The announcement did not mention any change of plans in that regard.

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KSP2 joins a continually-growing list of games delayed as a result of COVID-19. Guilty Gear Strive was delayed to 2021 just last week. Even tabletop games like Cyberpunk Red have been delayed. While games are getting delayed, head of Xbox Phil Spencer said Microsoft isn’t expecting a delay for the Xbox Series X. Sony said the PS5 will not be delayed either.

Here are some ways to help others and stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Amazon’s Crucible Is Available Now

Amazon is making its first major push into AAA games began today with the release of the hero shooter Crucible. The free-to-play game is available through Amazon for PC or via Steam.

Crucible is a third-person hero shooter, so it has some elements similar to others in the genre. It adds a PvE element to the mix, though, spawning beasts to defeat throughout the world that help you rank up your team for when they run into other human players. It has 10 characters, each with their own variety of abilities. The characters largely don’t fall into familiar archtypes like tank or support. Instead, their abilities let them plug into multiple functions in the heat of battle. Instead of ammo drops, each character has their own weapons and abilities with cooldown timers. You can also use the environment to set traps.

It’s launching with three game modes: the capture point Harvester Command, team doubles Alpha Hunters, and PvE-focused Heart of Hives. While it has some elements of battle royale like care packages and a tightening play area “ring,” it’s not a typical battle royale. However, it does include a battle pass to unlock cosmetic rewards.

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GTA 5 Keeps Chugging Along With A New Massive Sales Milestone

In Take-Two’s latest earnings call, the company confirmed that Rockstar Games’ hugely successful open-world game Grand Theft Auto V has now hit 130 million units across all platforms worldwide.

This milestone follows the company’s February 2020 earnings report, in which Take-Two announced that GTA V sold 120 million units worldwide.

The entire Grand Theft Auto series has sold more than 325 million units worldwide to date, with GTA V making up approximately 40 percent of the franchise’s sales. (It’s worth noting that these GTA V sales figures don’t include the free giveaway Epic Games is holding until May 21 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET.)

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Kerbal Space Program 2 Delayed To Fall 2021

Kerbal Space Program 2 has been pushed to fall of 2021, past its previous target of releasing by March 2021. Take-Two Interactive announced the delay in an earnings statement, chalking it up to complications from the coronavirus. It said this will give the development team the time it needs to create the “best experience possible.”

The dev team itself also chimed in on Twitter with a statement.

“As you all know, we’ve been working hard to make this the best and most authentic KSP sequel possible,” the statement reads. “This is an ambitious goal. We’re making a big, expansive game loaded with new features, but doing so will take longer than we previously anticipated. With everything going on today due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we’re facing many unique challenges that require more time to safely iterate, create, test, and make KSP2 as great as it can be.”

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With Xbox Series X, Microsoft Is Selling A Console You May Never Buy (And That’s Still Good News For Xbox)

One of the key pillars of Microsoft’s next-generation strategy is Xbox Game Pass, and it could be a game-changer for the Xbox Series X and Microsoft’s overall ambition for the future of gaming long-term. Xbox Game Pass is so much more than a catalog of games you can play–it’s also the foundation for where Microsoft believes gaming is headed in the future. And with the launch of Xbox Series X this holiday season, Microsoft has a chance to start this next generation on a much stronger footing than the current one and better set itself apart from its competitors.

Microsoft’s bold new vision for the future of gaming is rooted in its past. Microsoft came up short against Sony in terms of current-generation console sales. Some estimates state that the PS4 outsold the Xbox One by a 2:1 margin. There are plenty of reasons for that, including Microsoft’s hubris around the launch. After a strong Xbox 360 era, Microsoft announced policies around the new Xbox One that fans immediately and loudly rejected, including internet check-ins, a lack of used game support, and bundling Kinect with every system. The console retailed for $500 USD at launch, a full $100 above the price of the PlayStation 4.

In an interview just ahead of launch, I remember asking then-executive Albert Penello about the price gap, and he shrugged his shoulders, appearing confident that it would not make a difference. But it did. Even if some of these digital-centric policies might now be considered by some to be forward-thinking, 2013 was clearly not the time for those ideas to thrive. The Xbox One could never fully recover from its initial launch struggles, but things are different now, and Microsoft is putting itself in a very strong position as it heads into the Xbox Series X era and beyond.

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Best Digital Game Deals For Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, And PC (May 20)

It’s hard to keep up with the onslaught of game deals each week, especially considering console storefronts and retailers seem to be offering even more deals than usual on digital games. Whether you have a PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, or PC, there’s probably at least one or two deals that will catch your eye. We’ve rounded up all of the best digital game deals in one place to make it easier to sift through the many, many discounts available right now. From some of the best games of 2019 like Control and A Plague: Tale Innocence to gems of years past such as Watch Dogs 2 and The Witcher 3, you can find deals on a wide assortment of stellar games this week.

The PlayStation Store is hosting a Games Under $15 sale as well as an Extended Play sale focused on deluxe editions of popular games. The Xbox Store has a trio of ongoing sales–Focus Home Interactive publisher sale, Super Saver sale, and ID@Xbox Game Fest sale–to shop with hundreds of deals. Meanwhile, the Switch has a hodgepodge of discounts on family-friendly games, Sonic the Hedgehog titles, and anime games. Over on PC, the Epic Games Store is hosting its Mega sale, and the steep discounts are even better thanks to $10 off coupons you get to use on games priced $15 or more. You can even snag one of the coupons by simply claiming a free game, which is currently Grand Theft Auto V. There’s also Fanatical’s May Madness sale, which includes thousands of PC game deals.

We’ve separated the best digital game deals by platform below. Don’t forget to check out our running list of every game you can claim for free right now, too.

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PC Gaming Flash Sale Slashes Prices On Mice, Keyboards, And More

If you’re looking for a new gaming keyboard or gaming mouse, then Glorious PC Gaming Race’s latest flash sale may be of interest to you. The PC gaming manufacturer has discounted a handful of its best gaming keyboards and mice as well as its various mouse pads, padded wrist supports, and accessories. The sale runs until tomorrow, May 21, at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET, so less than 24 hours remain to take advantage of these deals. Glorious notes that orders may take up to three to five business days to ship because of high demand.

Glorious is currently discounting its Model O gaming mouse, Model O Minus gaming mouse, and Model D gaming mouse. Each mouse is discounted to $40, down from their regular prices of $50. Glorious prides its mice in being the “lightest” RGB gaming mice around and also provides replacement accessories to extend the life of your mouse. Right now, you can snag a set of G Skate replacements for the bottom of your mouse or even a replacement coloured cable at a discounted price.

Glorious GMMK keyboard and Model D mouse
Glorious GMMK keyboard and Model D mouse

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New Marvel Movie In Development At Sony

Despite the rash of COVID-19 (coronavirus) related delays in both production and release for movies around the world, the minds behind your favorite franchises are continuing to ramp up their plans. Variety has reported that Sony has pegged TV director S.J. Clarkson (Jessica Jones, The Defenders) for a new film project in Sony’s Marvel universe.

Though details about the project remain mysterious, it has been noted that Clarkson will work on Sony’s first female-focused project, making it possible that she’ll be taking on the Madame Web movie announced late last year. In Marvel Comics, Madame Web is an elderly, telepathic, precognitive mutant confined to a hospital bed surrounded by life support machines that resemble a spider web. Her mutant abilities make her a strong ally for Peter Parker, though she never actually fights villains herself for obvious reasons.

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Serious Sam 4 – Cinematic Reveal Trailer

Croteam returns with a high-powered prequel to the Serious Sam series that scales up chaos to unprecedented levels. The classic Serious Sam formula is revamped by putting an unstoppable arsenal up against an unimaginable number of enemies that requires players to circle-strafe and backpedal-blast their way out of impossible situations.