La coupe du Monde: octobre 2016

lundi 31 octobre 2016

Supergirl's Big Twist Came Straight from the Comics

M'gann M'orzz's big secret wasn't such a secret after all.

Supergirl was all about Miss Martian in its latest episode, "Survivors," and the show started to explore the dynamic between M'gann M'orzz and J'onn J'onzz. But it also featured a cliffhanger ending that fans of the comics should have seen coming.

Spoilers for Supergirl continue below.

At the very end of the episode, M'gann revealed herself to not be a Green Martian like she was presenting herself, but rather a White Martian, sent down to Earth. This revelation puts her interactions with the Martin Manhunter into much better context, explaining why she wouldn't mind meld with him and why she ran away when they first met.

Sharon Leal as Miss Martian on Supergirl

It's a nice twist, and one that the Supergirl writers room was right not to let sit too long because... it's the exact same twist that happens in the comics. Miss Martian was created by Geoff Johns and Tony Daniel and debuted in 2006's Teen Titans #37, and used the same bait-and-switch technique to become a member of the Teen Titans. She initially pretended to be a a Green Martian, like the Martian Manhunter, but later revealed herself to be a member of the rival race.

As a shapeshifter like J'onn, she could totally get away with masquerading as a Green Martian for as long as she so desired. But clearly her more ruthless instincts have trouble staying hidden, as evidenced by her need to participate in an alien fight club.

Like Kara and Mon-El, J'onn is filled with plenty of bias toward White Martians -- and rightfully so, since they were responsible for eradicating his race. The war between the White and Green Martians goes far past the prejudices between Daxamites and Kryptionians, but this storyline does all tie back to Season 2's theme of exploring prejudices and breaking down preconceived notions.

And that's clearly how Supergirl is going to move this storyline between M'gann and J'onn forward. She might be a White Martian, but she has lived on Earth for 300 years, and J'onn was quick to pick up on the fact that she was trying to find peace with her survivor's guilt by fighting in the fight club. It's more likely that her guilt isn't over surviving, but rather for being part of a race that caused a Green Martian holocaust; that seems to be why she left Mars in the first place. Being paired with the face of that guilt, J'onn, when she thought she was alone is going to force the feelings she's been trying to tamp down to come to the surface.

This Miss Martian twist might have been one comics readers should have seen coming, but that doesn't make it any less effective storytelling. This is the best direction to take the Martian Manhunter/Miss Martian storyline in, and adds better fodder for the prejudice theme we've seen the Kara/Mon-El story explore already. It also adds some needed weight to J'onn J'onzz's arc. All of the aliens living on Earth seem to be looking for something more to fill the void of living their home planet behind, and for him to find out he's not alone and then learn M'gann is one of his enemies will put him through some compelling development. All the more reason to be excited that Miss Martian has come to life on Supergirl.

What did you think about the reveal Miss Martian is actually a White Martian? Let us know in the comments below.

Terri Schwartz is Entertainment Editor at IGN. Talk to her on Twitter at @Terri_Schwartz.

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What Did You Think of Tonight's Supergirl?

What's the first rule of Alien Fight Club?

By Jesse Schedeen

This week's Supergirl episode allowed viewers to get to know the show's newest heroes a bit better, as Kara began training Mon-El and J'onn came to terms with the fact that he isn't the last Green Martian in the universe. All this, plus an alien fight club.

Dichen Lachmann as Roulette

We'll have our review of "Survivors" up a bit later tonight. Until then, let us know what you thought of the new episode in the comments below.

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Gotham: "Red Queen" Review

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Vision Quest.

By Matt Fowler

Warning: Full spoilers for the episode below.

Most of the time, I feel like TV "vision/dream sequence" episodes are kind of a self-indulgent waste. There are rare cases when it works, but mostly it just feels like padding - the chance to fill "x amount" of minutes with nonsense until the time comes to finally land on a point.

That's what happened here in "Red Queen" as Gordon got blasted with a powerful hallucinogen that took him into the dark recesses of his mind. Mad Hatter basically Scarecrow'd Jim here, with perhaps a bit of Joker at work too since Jervis' ultimate plan was to drive Gotham mad using his sister's tainted blood.

Now, I did like the introduction of Jim's dad, and the end of his vision, where Jim got to sit with his dad for a bit before the "fatal" car crash, worked well. Plus, the final reveal of his father possibly being the head of the Court was a nice twist. But getting to that end point was a bit of a drag. We had Bruce wearing a creepy Jim Gordon mask and then Jim tumbling into hell. Then Jim imagined a happy family life with Lee (set in the 30s or 40s?). All the while, Barbara (sometimes scantily clad in nurse attire) taunted him as they traveled to different levels of his subconscious on an elevator. It just felt like a rehash of all the torturous things we knew about Gordon already. Until his father showed up, of course.

One thing this drug trip did though was remind me, yet again, of what a messed up guy Jim is. I even wrote in a previous review that Gordon, at this point in the game, is waaaay more maladjusted than Bruce - the kid who's supposed to grow up and become a costumed vigilante. In "Red Queen," Jim faced down an avalanche of torment and trauma while Bruce seemed to have, well, a very nice night with Selina and some homemade cake. All this just makes me realize even more that it's best not to watch this show with any inclination that Batman is somehow going to be a thing a decade from now - foreshadowing and Easter Eggs aside. Gruff, dark-souled Jim Gordon is the "Batman" of this show.

Yes, it was just a matter of time before Gordon became a cop again. He'd need good reason though. I liked him wallowing in misery, but I suppose an eye-opening trip through one's psyche is as good a reason as any to rejoin the force. I'll allow it. The introduction of Papa Gordon (Michael Park) also helped provide adequate reasons for Gordon to snap out of his boozehound pity-party phase. Still, it felt off for Gordon to be lying in a stupor the entire time while Barnes and Harvey nabbed Jervis. I get that it gave us more of Barnes and his new superpowers, but it still felt like Hatter's plan never quite got off the ground.

The Penguin/Riddler stuff felt overly dopey. I applauded the show for having Oswald be in love with Edward, but the Isabella wrinkle just seems like the usual soapy TV hogwash. Maybe it's because she doesn't feel like a real character, just a plot device who's designed to love Edward no matter what. And who knows? Maybe she's not a real person. Maybe she does have an agenda, or some type of programming. Either way, she's just a cliched "obstacle" right now in the "Will They?/Won't They?" dance.

The Verdict

Gotham gave us a nice twist in the form of Gordon's dad possibly being an evil Owl boss, and figured out a way to get Gordon back on the job in an "adequate" manner using hallucinations, but for the most part "Red Queen" felt like middling nonsense designed to fill time bell-to-bell.

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Power Rangers Viral Site Launches With New Images

Meet the students of Angel Grove High.

By Alex Osborn

Ahead of Power Rangers' release next year, a viral site for Lionsgate's mighty morphin' movie has gone live, providing an inside look at Angel Grove High School.

The site, dubbed "The Roar," features several new images. Under the "Features" tab you'll find student spotlights for both Billy (CJ Ryler) and Trini (Becky G). Meanwhile, the "Sports" section has a spotlight for Jason (Dacre Montgomery).

Dacre Montgomery as Jason in Power Rangers, via The Roar

There's also a "Student Life" tab that features the fall fashion of Kimberly (Naomi Scott) and an on-campus shot of Zack (Ludi Lin).

Power Rangers opens in theaters on March 24, 2017. In the meantime, be sure to watch the first Power Rangers teaser trailer and then check out these stunning character posters.

Alex Osborn is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his video content on YouTube.

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Deadpool Director Executive Producing Sonic Movie

Jeff Fowler to direct.

By Alex Osborn

After departing Fox's upcoming Deadpool sequel, Tim Miller has signed on to executive produce Sony Pictures' live-action/CG-animated hybrid Sonic the Hedgehog movie.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Miller is making the film at Blur Studio in collaboration with Jeff Fowler, with the video game-inspired adaptation serving as Fowler's first directorial project.

"Jeff is an incredible director with strong story instincts," Miller said of Fowler. "The world of Sonic presents the perfect opportunity for him to leverage his experience in animation to bring new dimension to this iconic character."

SEGA's popular video game franchise centers around a blue hedgehog named Sonic and his anthropomorphic pals Tails and Knuckles, as they seek to thwart the evil efforts of Doctor Robotnik.

Golan the Insatiable creators Patrick Casey and Josh Miller are writing the script for the family-oriented film. Fast and the Furious' Neal H. Moritz is on board to produce the movie, which is scheduled for release in 2018.

Alex Osborn is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his video content on YouTube.

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Disney Making Live-Action Snow White Movie

The remake will contain new songs.

By Alex Gilyadov

A live-action remake of Snow White is in the works at Disney.

Variety reports that Erin Cressida Wilson, who penned the recent movie adaptation of The Girl on the Train, is in talks to write the script for the remake. It will reportedly expand on the music and story from the 1937 classic.

The movie will include new songs from songwriters Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, who recently wrote the lyrics for the upcoming Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone film, La La Land.

No director or actors are attached to the project yet.

The next live-action remake from Disney is Beauty and the Beast, which will be released on March 17, 2017. Check out some of the film’s stunning concept art, and its debut poster.

Disney is also working on live-action remakes of The Lion King, Aladdin (with Guy Ritchie in talks to direct), and Mulan,

Alex Gilyadov is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Lara Croft's Next Game Name Reportedly Revealed

A shadow rises.

By Jonathon Dornbush

The third game in the rebooted Tomb Raider franchise is reportedly named Shadow of the Tomb Raider, according to an image posted to Reddit earlier today.

Reddit user Tripleh280 spotted someone on the Montreal subway working on what appears to be a presentation, featuring the logo for a Shadow of the Tomb Raider in the upper right-hand corner.

Reddit user Tripleh280's Shadow of the Tomb Raider photo

A source speaking to Kotaku confirmed to the outlet that Shadow of the Tomb Raider is in fact currently the title of what would be the third game in the series, which relaunched with 2013's Tomb Raider.

When reached for comment, a representative for Square Enix told IGN that the company does not comment on rumors and speculation.

Battlefield Hardline Creative Director Ian Milham joined Crystal Dynamics, the developer behind the rebooted series, earlier this year as Game Director of the Tomb Raider franchise.

"This is the home of Lara Croft, who is a legend in action-adventure gaming and a pillar of the industry. I’ve admired Crystal’s work for a while now, as they continue to deliver top notch narrative and spectacle, coupled with deep systems and player choice," Milham said at the time of the announcement.

The second entry in the rebooted Lara Croft series, Rise of the Tomb Raider, recently debuted on the PlayStation 4 just under a year after its initial release on Xbox One. IGN gave Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration a 9.3, saying, "Rise of the Tomb Raider hasn’t lost its luster a year after its initial release," including the game's new add-on content, Blood Ties.

Jonathon Dornbush is an Associate Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter @jmdornbush.

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TWD Actor Explains Ezekiel's Relationship with Negan

"You really shouldn't poke this guy. He's got a scepter, but there's a sword in there."

By Terri Schwartz

The Walking Dead audiences were introduced to a whole new world in the post-zombie apocalypse, the Kingdom, in Sunday's episode, and with it they met its capable ruler, Ezekiel. But in a world where Negan is out to conquer every community within reach, what is the relationship between those at the Kingdom and the Saviors?

Full spoilers for The Walking Dead continue below.

It was revealed in "The Well" that Ezekiel is responsible with providing goods to Negan's crew, just like Hilltop must and Rick's group soon will have to, but the king of the Kingdom has a certain amount of confidence and rapport with the Saviors that the other two leaders don't have. Khary Payton, the actor who plays Ezekiel, explained why he thinks that is to IGN.

"I think that he's got a particularly unique situation with the Saviors," Payton said in a phone interview. "In my mind, I don't know if anyone was killed in his community by the Saviors. That somehow, maybe he got away with just a very tense confrontation. And frankly, if you bring a bat and I bring a tiger, I'm thinking maybe you're going to be like, 'Maybe I won't hit you with this bat. Maybe it's better if I more politely than most say listen we're going to make trouble unless you give us a little something.'"

Though that means Ezekiel must also bite his tongue, Payton believes his character's primary objective is "preserving the life of his people." Of course, the residents of the Kingdom don't know about his deal with Negan, but it seems that he is keeping them apart from that terrifying reality to help them preserve the idealized lives they're living.

How Ezekiel's Introduction Compares to the Comics:

At the end of the episode, Ezekiel reveals to Carol that his king persona is essentially an act he puts on to live up to his community's expectations, but Payton defends his character's actions as not just being make believe.

"This is not a fantasy that he's living. It's a construct to be sure, but it's not different than the construct of the United States government," said Payton. "When people say, well, he's kind of putting on this character or whatever, it's not any different than what we do in this real life. That is real life to him. This is the way that he's able to protect his people, and as far as they're concerned, he is a king. He's not pretending to be king. He didn't call himself a king. They did because it made them feel better, it made them feel protected, made them feel comfortable. They call him a king and a king he is."

For now, Ezekiel has two new allies in the form of Carol and Morgan -- two Alexandrians who notably were not present for Negan's power play and brutal murder of Glenn and Abraham. They are a connective tissue to instigate Rick's inevitable introduction to the Kingdom, but Payton thinks there's a more interesting reason they were the first characters to meet Ezekiel: both of them are having a crisis with their sense of self, and they might find peace with what they're wrestling with at the Kingdom.

"As far as Ezekiel is concerned, if you kind of turn off your love and turn off that light, that spark that makes you see beauty in the world, then you might as well be one of these mindless creatures roaming the countryside. That to turn off your humanity is to die a death before death. He's not willing to do that," said Payton. "I think that Morgan's coming to realize that which is why he finds such a confidant in Morgan and seeing him as an adviser, someone who can help him lead.

"As far as Carol is concerned, I think he sees an incredible strength that she was literally pulling herself from the brink," he continued. "The woman was shot up and cut up and was unconscious for two days and woke up ready to get back up and fight. That kind of strength is not something you see every day. And even though, yeah, she's trying to cut herself off it is a survival mechanism. He feels like if he can just get her to see a little bit of the light that she can, that that strength is something that he could really use in his community."

Since the Kingdom isn't filled to the brim with fighters like Negan's Saviors, Ezekiel is doing his best to protect the seniors and kids who also reside under his jurisdiction while also bringing in new assets like Morgan to help train his warriors. His way of throwing "a little but of a middle finger" to the Saviors is by feeding them pigs fattened up by the dead, but he's not willing to face off again's Negan's forces... yet.

When asked what could happen to inspire Ezekiel to raise arms against the Saviors, Payton said, "I don't know, but it's probably going to be bad. It's like, there's some people who like to fight and there are other people that don't like to fight until you make them mad. It's like those old Bruce Lee movies. He didn't want trouble. He's just trying to work in his family's restaurant, then somebody beat the crap out of his cousin or killed his sister and it was like, all he saw is red. It's like, aw crap, you made Bruce Lee mad and everybody is going to die now. I feel kind of like the same way. You know, you really shouldn't poke this guy. He's got a scepter, but there's a sword in there."

Terri Schwartz is Entertainment Editor at IGN. Talk to her on Twitter at @Terri_Schwartz.

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The Flash Movie Loses Director Rick Famuyiwa

Pic is gearing up for early 2017 shoot.

By Jim Vejvoda

Director Rick Famuyiwa has reportedly dropped out of helming The Flash, Warner Bros.' solo movie of DC Comics' Scarlet Speedster.

According to Variety, it "is unclear why the Dope director left the film, but this now marks the second helmer to exit the pic following Seth Grahame-Smith’s departure earlier this year. Warner Bros. had no comment on the news."

The Flash had been gearing up for production in early 2017, with Ezra Miller set to reprise his Justice League and Batman v Superman role as Barry Allen alongside Kiersey Clemons as Iris West and Billy Crudup as Barry’s father. Ray Fisher's Cyborg also reportedly has a role in the film.

Warner Bros. had brought Famuyiwa to July's San Diego Comic-Con along with then-fellow DC movie directors Zack Snyder, Ben Affleck, James Wan, and David Ayer.

This marks the second time in recent weeks that a director has parted ways with a comic book movie following Tim Miller's exit from Deadpool 2 citing "creative differences."

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Send Us Your Best Titanfall 2 and Battlefield 1 Clips!

Show off your skills from the dark past, and a mechanized future.

By Steven Strom

It's a good time for multiplayer shooters, and we want to showcase your craziest, best, or funniest triumphs in-game.

With Titanfall 2, and Battlefield 1 releasing back-to-back, IGN is looking for your best clips from either game. We'll then share those videos with the IGN audience for the whole world to gawk over.

If you catch one such feat of first-person shooting triumph, just send it to clips@ign.com. Please include the name of the game, your online ID, and a brief description of the video in the subject line. Example: "Titanfall 2 -xXTF2SkillsXx - Titan Drop Kill"

Meanwhile, if you see your friends, neighbors, or old-fashioned online acquaintances produce a clip that isn't yours, ask them to send it our way. We encourage all would-be, digital stunt drivers! Heads up though! Anything with licensed music is a pretty much the only no-no.

We look forward to seeing your very best work!

Steven Strom is a freelance games writer whose name and face are plastered across the internet. One such place you can find him is Twitter.

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We Talk Walking Dead's New Season and... That's So Raven's Return!

Plus, Knight Rider's coming back (again) and The Rock is looking back at his wrestling career via a FOX comedy.

By Eric Goldman

We're back to talk about the grisly, brutal events on That's So Raven and the wacky, psychic hijinks on The Walking Dead! Wait... did we mix those up again?

This week's episode does actually end with a long, spoiler-packed conversation about the first two episodes of The Walking Dead's seventh season and why Matt didn't like the premiere (and why Eric didn't either!) and what we felt about the tonal whiplash of meeting Ezekiel in the next episode. We give you a proper warning before we get to that, but there's also plenty of news to discuss first. As you can see via the magic of time code!

1:25-10:00: We tangent our way into a conversation about That’s So Raven’s return (and rich mythology) and why we loved It’s Your Move

10:00-18:50: Star Trek Discovery loses Bryan Fuller as showrunner

19:45-24:30: Knight Rider is coming back again

25:00-28:30: Dwayne Johnson and Will Ferrell producing a series based on Johnson’s early wrestling career

30:45-46:30: Reader email

47:00-1:18:48: Spoiler chat about the first two episodes of The Walking Dead: Season 7

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Catwoman Gets Political This Week with DC's Election Issue

Catwoman: Election Night #1, Avengers #1, and more!

By Joshua Yehl

With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.

Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!

Catwoman: Election Night #1 - $4.99

By Meredith Finch & Shane Davis / Mark Russell & Ben Caldwell | DC Comics

The US Presidential election is nearly upon us, and DC Comics is getting in on the political fun/terror with this special Election Night issue. While Catwoman has top billing, this is actually a double comic with stories about two different characters, as alluded to on the cover art.

The first is a story by writer Meredith Finch and artist Shane Davis about Catwoman learning about the Penguin’s political ambitions in Gotham City and her relationship to the common people of the city.

The second is a 10-page story featuring the return of Prez, a short-lived but critically acclaimed DC You title about a teenage president. We’ve already given it a read and it does what Prez always does best, which is creating a biting parody of big political issues.

Green Lanterns #10 - $2.99

By writer Sam Humphries & artist Eduardo Pansica | DC Comics

The latest arc of Green Lanterns has introduced the Phantom Ring, a mysterious new ring that -- as you can guess from the cover -- has access to the entire emotional color spectrum. It’s fitting for GLC members Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz to encounter this ring because they are atypical Green Lanterns who express more doubt and fear than people like Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner, so they have a lot to explore with this mysterious mood ring. They’re new to the job, after all, which makes their stories more relatable and easier for new readers to get into, to boot.

But just because they’re new recruits doesn’t mean writer Sam Humphries is going easy on them. An old-school, uber-powerful villain showed up at the end of last issue, and he’s joined up a new baddie who is off his rocker and wants the Phantom Ring more than anything. Sounds like a great challenge for the rookies as they get in touch with their emotional side.

Superman #10 - $2.99

By writers Patrick Gleason, Pete Tomasi & artist Patrick Gleason | DC Comics

Superman is by far one of DC’s biggest Rebirth wins. We’ve already read this issue and can say that Patrick Gleason and Pete Tomasi continue their hot streak with a big clash of father/son duos as Superboy gets kidnapped by Robin, forcing Batman and Superman to step in and try to sort their boys out. It’s tense, dramatic, and, at times, downright hilarious. You’d think a book about Superman raising his son Jon would be more on the cheesy side, yet it’s been nothing but a fun, emotional ride that cuts to the core of family relationships and boys being boys.

Mayday #1 - $3.99

By writer Alex de Campi & artist Tony Parker | Image Comics

This five-part mini-series kicks off a new spy thriller from Alex de Campi, who knows a thing or two about action spy-thrillers. Set in 1971 during the Cold War, Rose and Felix are two Russian agents who must travel to California to deal with a defector, but then they’re played against one another so that only one will make it back home alive. To us it sounds like The Americans meets James Bond, a slice of America with a side of spy action.

From De Campi we always expect something unconventional and challenging but also endlessly entertaining. And with Tony Parker of “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” fame on art, it’s hard to come up with a decent reason not to put this on your pull list.

Keep reading for Avengers #1, a new Thor book, and more!

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Pokemon Company Interested in More Remakes

The success of the Pokemon Virtual Console re-releases isn’t changing the company’s approach to remakes like Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen.

By Jose Otero

Pokemon series producer Junichi Masuda says the Pokemon Company is interested in more remakes of older Pokemon games.

“I think the remakes, like Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, is still an approach we’re interested in,” Masuda told IGN. “With the Virtual Console releases of the original games, specifically there had never been a way to bring those Pokemon over to the latest generation. It had always been that you couldn’t get those Pokemon out.”

Masuda explained that services like Pokemon Bank and the Poke Transporter finally gave the developers an option to release the original versions on Virtual Console, essentially letting people upload first generation into the new game.

The Pokemon Company started releasing remakes as part of the third generation of Pokemon, with Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Game Boy Advance released in 2004. Pokemon remakes established how the developers would use Nintendo’s newer handhelds to showcase improved graphics and introduce features not included in the original games.

Earlier this year, The Pokemon Company released Virtual Console versions of the original Pokemon games with updated battle and trading features on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. It’s important to note that the Virtual Console versions are essentially the original game with a few updated features. The Virtual Console Pokemon games quickly went on to become the best-selling retro games on the Nintendo 3DS digital storefront. We asked Masuda if the success of these digital Pokemon re-releases would entice the developer to release Pokemon Gold and Silver on the eShop.

Masuda said there were no plans at the moment to re-distribute Pokemon Gold and Silver games on Virtual Console. “With the 20th anniversary, it was the right timing to release the original games,’ Masuda explained. “I think that we really want to give people the experience of bringing these Pokemon from the original Game Boy and seeing what they look like in Pokemon Sun and Moon. That is something that I want people to enjoy.” The company released a full scale remake of Pokemon's second generation, called Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver, in 2010.

We asked Masuda if he could detail how the Pokemon Bank will import the first generation Pokemon into the new games, specifically because some stats in the newer games didn’t exist in the original versions. “I wonder how they’re going to change,” he teased, “I hope that’s something people will look forward to seeing how it works.”

Jose Otero is an Editor at IGN and host of Nintendo Voice Chat. You can follow him on Twitter.

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We Want to See Your Video Game Themed Costumes

Happy Halloween!

By IGN Staff

Halloween is on a stupid Monday this year, but that doesn't mean you can't still have a good time!

If you dressed up (or are dressing up later tonight) as a character from your favorite video game, we want to see! Share your gaming-related costumes with us in the comments and you might be included in our costume gallery once Halloween wraps up.

In the meantime, check out the video below for some of the silliest video game costumes we've ever seen.

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Avatar Sequels: Cameron Wants Glasses-Free 3D

"We'll get there."

By Alex Osborn

James Cameron wants to raise the bar for filmmaking with his upcoming saga of Avatar sequel films, and hopes to release them with glasses-free 3D and higher frame rates.

When accepting an honorary membership in the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, the director expressed a desire to innovate in the name of storytelling, THR reports. "I'm going to push. Not only for better tools, workflow, high dynamic range and high frame rates," he said.

Cameron went on to say he is "still very bullish on 3D." After acknowledging the fact that they still have some work to do before it's entirely feasible—citing the need for brighter projection—he said he believes it's possible: "Ultimately I think it can happen—with no glasses. We'll get there."

Cameron further discussed his desire for advancements in high frame rates, calling it "a tool, not a format." According to the director, movements during 3D panning can create "bothersome" artifacts, which can be removed by increasing the frame rate.

As far as the applicability of high frame rates (HFR) to filmmaking in general, Cameron said "there may be some films that benefit from it, but I feel you still have to have a little bit of that veil of unreality that comes with 24 frames per second." As such, HFR isn't something Cameron believes should be applied to all films, with the director adding, "I think you do it where you need it."

Earlier this year, Cameron announced plans to release a total of four Avatar sequels, with the first hitting theaters in 2018.

Alex Osborn is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his video content on YouTube.

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Alien: Covenant Star Reveals a Big Twist

"I am allowed to say I am ..."

By Evan Campbell

Alien: Covenant star Michael Fassbender recently discussed a big twist in the Prometheus sequel regarding his role as the synthetic David.

Warning: Minor spoilers are below.

“I am allowed to say I am playing two robots: Walter and David," Fassbender told The Irish Times (via AvPGalaxy). "I think what’s great about it is that [director] Ridley [Scott] has gone back to the original DNA of Alien, the horror element of that.

"But is also has the scope and the scale of Prometheus. Ridley has cut it already. He is a machine. He is an incredible human being, and he was in such good form. He is such an imaginative and mischievous figure.”

AvPGalaxy adds that Walter and David have a contentious relationship. Apparently Walter, the more advanced synthetic, isn't a big fan of the older model David.

Last week, Fassbender opened up about the new name for Xenomorphs in Alien: Covenant. They will reportedly be called Xeomorphs.

Alien: Covenant is targeting a "pretty hard R" rating and will hit silver screens August 4.

Evan Campbell is a freelance writer who scripts the Daily Fix, streams games on his Twitch channel, and chats about movies and TV series on Twitter.

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Daily Deals: PlayStation VR Bundle, Pokémon Sun and Moon, 4K HDR TVs

Grab the PS VR bundle while you can!

By AlexRoth-IGN

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.

Today's Big Deals

The PS VR Bundle is Back in Stock

Unless you already own a PS Camera and two Move controllers, the PS VR Bundle is the way to go - it's a better deal than getting just the Core Headset and the accessories separately, and it just came back in stock on Amazon, so grab it while you can.

Catch an $8 Discount on Pokemon Sun and Moon

The next pair of Pokemon games for the 3DS will be here November 18th, and you can save $8 on your Sun or Moon pre-order, no Amazon Prime required.

Deals on 4K HDR and OLED TVs

Dell has some truly great 4K TVs at low prices, and with gift cards that can cover a stack of games or most of a console. First, there's Samsung's 4K HDR set, which ranks on our list of the best 4K HDR TVs. The two smaller models are curved, but the massive 70-inch set is a regular flat screen, and it's only a $50 more expensive than on Amazon, and you get a $300 Dell credit with it.

Then you have your choice of two (curved and non-curved) OLED 4K HDR TVs from LG. OLED displays offer the kind of vibrant colors and inky blacks you just can't get with other kinds of displays.

Save 20% on Titanfall 2

Our final review of Titanfall 2 has now gone live, with the score ranking in at an impressive 9/10. And if you have Amazon Prime, you can get the game for just $48 instead of the full $60 price tag.

Buy Titanfall 2, Get an Xbox One S Controller for $30 More

This is a shockingly good deal if you want Titanfall 2 on Xbox One and could use a brand new controller. For $90, you get the game and the newly refreshed Xbox One S controller, which can connect to a PC without a special adapter.

Only $12 for Wireless, Sweatproof Earbuds

Use code 8IUDZM2G to ditch the wires when you're at the gym, or just walking around town.

Two 10ft Lightning Cables for $15

Use code OVFXLXGI to grab two spare, extra-long iPhone cables.

Sushi Go for Under $9

Sushi Go is simple to learn, a blast to play, and it has super adorable art everyone will love. It's never been cheaper than its current price.

Save $8 on a Roku Streaming Stick

A Roku Streaming Stick is one of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to turn a normal TV into a smart TV with Netflix, Amazon, HBO, and more. They're currently down to $40, which is $8 cheaper than normal.

Save on a Refurbished iPhone 6s, Headphone Jack Included

While it's tough to shell out all the cash for unlocked phone, it can have major benefits for your phone bill, and let you go without a contract. Today only, Amazon is offering the best prices I've seen on an unlocked iPhone 6s. You've got all three storage sizes to choose (I'd avoid the 16GB and pony up another $50 for a more functional 64GB of storage), and all four color options are currently in stock as well. This sale is today only!

Save $99 on a Samsung Galaxy Tab

It can be tough to navigate the crowded world of Android tablets, but this Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is one of the better reviewed options out there (PCMag gave it 4 stars) and you can currently get it from Amazon for $250, the lowest price I've seen - it's typically at least $90 more.

Celebrate the Nintendo 64's 20th Anniversary with this Hardcover Anthology

This 348-page hardcover tribute to one of the greatest consoles has never been cheaper than its current price.

Xbox One S with Battlefield 1, Gears of War 4, Two Controllers, and $50 Gift Card

Get Battlefield 1 Xbox One bundle with an extra controller, Gears 4, and $50 in credit for $390.

Get Local Channels in HD for $17

Use code PA78HB8G to start watching local channels like Fox, NBC, CBS, etc, for only $18. I don't have cable but I do have one of these antennas and it's been a great way to tune into big events like the Olympics and the Oscars.

LEGO Rogue One AT-ST In Stock and On Sale

This new Rogue One LEGO set is surprisingly hard to find, probably because it's iconic (who doesn't love a chicken walker?) and affordable for a LEGO set - most of the new Star Wars LEGO sets are at least $60, but this guy is normally $40, and currently down to $32.82.

$12 Discount on the Redesigned DualShock 4

You shouldn't feel the need to replace your current PS4 controllers, but if you could use a spare or two, you can get the slightly tweaked new PS4 controller for $48 instead of $60 right now.

How About Two Months of Gamefly for $10?

Gamefly is normally $15 a month, but you right now you can get your first two months for only $10. Watch out for that auto-renew, as the third month will be $15, but you can always set a calendar reminder to cancel in time.

Thirty Days of Free Streaming Anime with Crunchyroll Premium

Crunchyroll is Netflix for anime. Crunchyroll Premium gives you unlimited streaming access to brand new anime, ad-free, as well as tons of classics like Re:Zero, One Piece, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Gintama, and Fate/Stay Night. A Crunchyroll Premium free trial is normal 15 days, but we can hook you up with a 30-day trial, so sign up before this offer gets deleted.

The Best Credit Cards for Gaming Rewards

Not all credit cards are created equal. If you want a card that can get you the most cash back, to put towards games or whatever else, check out this handy guide.