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  • Star Wars Battlefront 2 May Be Getting New Female Heroes In 2019

    EA may be planning to add two more major Clone Wars characters to Star Wars Battlefront 2. Nothing has been confirmed, but it appears as if both Ahsoka Tano and Padme Amidala will be added to the game in 2019.

    General Grievous, who was added to Battlefront 2 as a playable hero on October 30, mentions both Ahsoka and Padme in certain lines of dialogue, implying that DICE is planning to have the Separatist leader interact with the two heroines in the future. EA has already confirmed that DICE has more content planned for Battlefront 2 beyond the post-launch DLC roadmap–scheduled to end in December 2018. During the company’s quarterly earnings call, EA CEO Andrew Wilson stated that Battlefront 2 would continue to get more content throughout the “next year.”

    In an earlier blog post, EA revealed the process by which new Star Wars Battlefront 2 Hero characters are created. The most steadfast rule was that every “hero must counter a villain, and vice versa.” This is why General Grievous and Count Dooku are being added to the game, as the two villains share a natural rivalry with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker–two other new Hero characters. So if Ahsoka and Padme are implemented into Battlefront 2, then that means two corresponding villains are being planned for the game as well.

    Matthew Wood, James Arnold Taylor, Corey Burton, and Matt Lanter–all Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series voice actors–have returned to voice General Grievous, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Count Dooku, and Anakin Skywalker respectfully in Battlefront 2. As both Ahsoka and Padme are major characters in the same show, it stands to reason that EA would also recruit Ashley Eckstein and Catherine Taber to voice them in-game.

    Star Wars Battlefront 2 is available on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

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  • A New Patch Reportedly Makes Silent Hills P.T. Unplayable on Your PS4 Even If It's Installed

    A report of a new patch rendering P.T. unplayable, even if the game is already installed on your PlayStation 4, is circulating the internet.

    A Reddit post from user PopulusTrichocapra was posted on r/SilentHill a few days ago, claiming that they couldn’t access P.T. (the “Playable Teaser” for the unreleased Silent Hills game) on their PS4 with an accompanying screenshot of the locked game. The picture shows that this is version 1.01 of P.T., that the latest update occurred on October 22, 2018, and that the application is ineligible to start up.

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  • Does Red Dead 2 Try To Be Too Realistic?

    BEYOND!

    On this week’s episode of IGN’s weekly PlayStation show, Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Barrett Courtney, and Max Scoville to discuss their impressions of Red Dead Redemption 2 so far. Of course, be sure to check out IGN’s Red Dead 2 review, and our extensive Red Dead Redemption 2 wiki guide if you’re currently playing the game.

    The crew also discusses how they feel about the PlayStation Classic lineup, and how remakes and remasters may have hampered the Classic’s list from the start. Plus, they jump into our updated top 25 PS4 games list (which you can check out in gallery form below), during which Max makes Jonathon feel very silly.

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  • Red Dead 2 Horses Guide: All Breeds Compared

    Looking to pick out the best horse for your travels in Red Dead Redemption? See our guide to all the horse breeds.

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  • Diablo 3 on Switch May Have Outed an Unannounced Amiibo

    Diablo 3 on Switch May Have Outed an Unannounced Amiibo

    Diablo 3: Eternal Collection on Nintendo Switch reveals a currently unannounced amiibo early in a tutorial pop-up.

    Early in the game, a “Use Amiibo” prompt shows a picture of a Treasure Goblin amiibo, which has not yet been revealed by Blizzard or Nintendo.

    The Treasure Goblin amiibo bears a striking resemblance to an already released Cute But Deadly figurine, so the asset in-game could potentially be placeholder. If the amiibo is legitimate, we’re unsure what rewards you’ll get for using it in the game for now.

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  • Get Big Day for Free with IGN Prime

    IGN Prime has partnered with Zodiac Interactive to bring you Big Day!

    Prime members, grab your key and blast your way through the apocalypse in this bloody pixel-art ARPG.

    The Big Day has arrived. Ride through the ruins of the last days on Earth following a devastating zombie outbreak. Uncover the truth behind the crisis, find your missing daughter, and blow holes in every zombie who crosses your path!

    Game Features:

    • Use your array of ranged and close combat attacks to recreate the bloody ballet of movies like “Kill Bill”, reducing the mindless zombie army to glistening red chunks.
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  • Betrayal Legacy Makes a Fantastic Horror Game Even Better

    Betrayal at House on the Hill was already a well-loved board game, but its upcoming Legacy version from designer Rob Daviau has somehow made it even better. It takes the original’s randomized haunted house mechanics and centers them around the story of a single house that shifts (and gets considerably more spooky) over nearly 400 years of history.

    Daviau was kind enough to sit down with us and play Betrayal Legacy’s first two scenarios ahead of its release next month. You can watch that playthrough in the video at the top of the page, though be wary that there will be spoilers for the prologue and first chapter of its 13 chapter campaign.

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  • Combined NES and SNES Classic Sales Surpass 10 Million Units

    The NES Classic Edition and Super NES Classic Edition retro consoles have sold over 10 million combined units, and approximately 50 million Amiibo figures have been sold.

    According to a newly released Nintendo financial results briefing, “Combined global sales of the NES Classic Edition and the Super NES Classic Edition have now surpassed 10 million units… both continue to sell as must-have products, and the fact that they are so affordable suggests that they will be in even greater demand during the holiday season.”

    The phrasing doesn’t give much of a hint on whether or not Nintendo plans on releasing an N64 Classic Edition this year, though it’s possible we could receive news about this in tomorrow morning’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Direct, or more likely in the following Nintendo Treehouse: Live Presentation. Rumors about a potential N64 Classic Edition ramped up when Nintendo filed a related trademark earlier this year.

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  • Halloween Comes to Kingdom: New Lands

    Halloween Comes to Kingdom: New Lands

    Things are about to get spookier in Kingdom: New Lands as Halloween descends upon us. In the spirit of trick or treat, you might notice an evil grin on the moon during night time and haunted mansions in the far distance across the islands of Kingdom. Even the greedy creatures are dressed up in pumpkin masks, but they won’t be bribed with candy — they want your coins and crown.

    For Halloween, you’re able to find a spooky horse wandering about. What does this cursed steed offer besides spreading horror to your loyal subjects? Kingdom has always been about exploration, discovery, and survival, so I don’t want to reveal all details.

    Kingdom New Lands

    Kingdom New Lands

    Part of Kingdom’s experience is to figure out how you build up your Kingdom and manage it. As you expand and explore you understand how the world works and can be ruled effectively. In this journey, you’ll get to see different seasons and environment that evoke emotions of tranquillity and melancholy along the frantic nights when the greedy creatures appear.

    I hope you’ll enjoy Halloween in Kingdom: New Lands. If you survive the horrors (and sugar rush after trick and treating), we’ll have more news on the sequel Kingdom Two Crowns in November. Besides new mounts like the mighty griffon, a brand-new campaign mode and local or online drop-in/drop-out co-op, we have still have a couple of surprises up our sleeves…

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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  • Play Just Cause 3 for Free This Weekend with Xbox Live Gold

    Play Just Cause 3 for Free This Weekend with Xbox Live Gold

    Need more Just Cause in your life? Who doesn’t?! To celebrate the imminent launch of Just Cause 4 on December 4, we’re spoiling you this week with more Just Cause mayhem than ever before. It’s time to wingsuit back into Medici! Starting at 5:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, October 30 and running until 9:00 a.m. PDT on Monday, November 5, Xbox Live Gold members will be able to take control of Rico Rodriguez, the most explosive action hero, and fight to liberate the Mediterranean island paradise from the brutal rule of General Di Ravello for free during the Free Play Weekend event.

    With over 400 square miles of complete freedom from sky to seabed and a huge selection of explosive weaponry, gadgets and vehicles, prepare to unleash chaos in the most creative ways you can imagine. Be sure to practice your grapple hook, wingsuit and parachute skills in preparation for your biggest challenge yet in Solís; the setting for Just Cause 4!

    Best of all, Just Cause 3 will be up to 70% off on the Microsoft Store during the Free Play Weekend event. Then, starting on Tuesday, November 6 and running to Monday, November 12 (after the free weekend event), take advantage of another sale on the Just Cause series across the Microsoft Store where you can save up to 90% off Just Cause 2 and up to 70% off Just Cause 3 XXL and up to 75% off the Just Cause 3: Air, Land, and Sea Expansion Pass.

    To download Just Cause 3 during the Free Play Weekend event, search for the game on the Microsoft Store via the Xbox Dashboard.

    Just Cause Franchise

    Just Cause Franchise

    Play the Original Just Cause vis Backward Compatibility

    The 2006 classic is back! Starting today, Just Cause now supports Backward Compatibility. Now you can play the entire Just Cause series from JC1 to JC4 on Xbox One!

    In Just Cause, Rico is a field operative and specialist in regime change backed by a top-secret US government agency who will overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. Just Cause offers the freedom to tackle your assignments however you want: playing the island’s factions against one another, inciting a rebellion among the masses and building alliances with rebel forces and drug cartels. The action takes place over 250,000 acres of mountains, jungles, beaches, cities and villages. The island can be explored by land, sea and air, as you will have an exciting array of vehicles at your disposal.

    Just Cause 4 Screenshot

    Just Cause 4 Screenshot

    Just Cause 4 Available December 4 on Xbox One

    Have you watched the latest Just Cause 4 trailer yet? In JC4, Rico Rodriguez (now rogue from the Agency) visits Solís in South America hell bent on uncovering the truth behind his father’s death. Check out the Just Cause 4 story trailer below:

    It’s time to bring the thunder! In Just Cause 4, Rico Rodriguez returns with his biggest challenge yet. Everything you loved about Just Cause returns alongside new ground-breaking features and a wide variety of tools. Just Cause 4 is quite possibly the most ambitious game we’ve ever made.

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    We’ve upgraded Rico’s arsenal, we have a brand-new Apex game engine, and The Black Hand are by far Rico’s most formidable opponent to-date. In this huge, beautiful South American island, its locals are kept under control by the ruthless Black Hand militia, led by the dangerous Gabriela Morales.

    Although this is Rico’s biggest challenge ever, players will have complete freedom to approach each situation from any angle, in any order, and in any way they choose.

    Oh, and did we mention we have tornados? Extreme weather is a complete game changer, — you’ve never seen anything like this in a video game. Our new engine has been pushed to the max by introducing real physics simulations that completely alter gameplay, allowing for better-than-ever destruction.

    More information on Just Cause 4 can be found in the announcement blog post we wrote earlier this year. Just Cause 4 is available December 4 on Xbox One.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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