The Top 25 South Park Characters IGN All

With South Park: The Stick of Truth about to released, we're looking back at what's made the series so iconic over its impressively long run and decided it was a good time to refresh our list of the Top 25 South Park Characters. At this point, South Park has given us a ridiculous amount of memorable characters, whether they be completely original or the South Park spin on real life people and religious icons. But which are the cream of the crop? Check out our list...

Kyle's uber-protective mother has been a constant source of overbearing parental influence and has become the epitome of family-oriented outrage. Her maternal extremism led to the creation of Mothers Against Canada, which in turn led to the American-Canadian war in South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut. Whenever you think that your mom is a bit over the top, keep in mind that at least she didn't start a freaking war like Sheila did. Don't get on this woman's bad side. Who can forget her presence in "It's a Jersey Thing", where her New Jersey roots came to the forefront and led to an invasion of Jerseyites?

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Hannibal: Season 2 Premiere Review IGN All

Note: Full spoilers for the Hannibal: Season 2 premiere follow.

First off, if you somehow managed to see the Hannibal: Season 2 premiere without the opening being spoiled for you, congratulations! NBC sure worked hard to make sure you were spoiled though, including the Jack/Hannibal fight in multiple promos and then releasing nearly the whole thing earlier this week. I get it - it’s an incredible, attention-getting scene that some would argue isn’t a huge spoiler since it is at least the very first scene of the episode/season. But I saw the premiere back in January, the day before the first trailer for Season 2 debuted and was simply shocked by what was occurring and I can’t help wishing everyone else could have gone in that pure.

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The Making of The Last of Us: Left Behind IGN PS3

The developers of The Last of Us: Left Behind show how they brought the emotional story DLC to life.





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From Sony to Assassin's Creed 5, It's the Top 5 News Stories of the Week - IGN Daily Fix IGN PS3

From the Sony Santa Monica layoffs to no Japan for Assassin's Creed 5, Naomi takes you through the Top 5 biggest gaming news Stories for the week of Feb. 24th.





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The LEGO Movie Videogame 3DS, Vita Review IGN All

Somewhere along the line, LEGO games on portables got really small. Older LEGO adventures on DS and PSP at least tried to recreate the large-scale action and exploration of their console big brothers, but more recent installments (like LEGO Marvel Superheroes) have streamlined the gameplay to the point where the portables feel like they’re getting a plastic brick shaft. The LEGO Movie Videogame on PS Vita and 3DS is no exception: its stripped-down gameplay and focus on bite-sized levels and timed achievements make it feel like a rushed, lesser version of the console experience.

Like the console version, The LEGO Movie Videogame for 3DS and Vita follows the storyline of the movie exactly, only this time the action is divvied up into 45 mini-levels. In theory, that makes a lot of sense on portable systems where you might not have 20 or 30 minutes to complete a single level and just want a quick burst of LEGO fun, but most levels go by so quickly that the desire to go back and replay them to explore further is ruined. Some levels can be completed in a couple of minutes, such as those love-’em-or-hate-’em falling sequences in which you have to maneuver the lovable star, Emmet, to avoid obstacles while plummeting through as many bonus pick-ups as possible. Others, like driving and mine-cart railed sequences can be so infuriating to get through in the first place that only completionists will want to load them up again.

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5 Useful Things to Know About Infinite Crisis IGN All

Superheroic MOBA Infinite Crisis is in better shape than it was when I played the closed beta a few months ago. It certainly wasn’t bad then, but moving, attacking, and casting spells all feel fittingly faster now. Also, since going hands-on with the newest characters on the latest map, I’ve identified five aspects of Infinite Crisis that, together, give it a more distinct feel in the ever-crowded MOBA genre. Here are the biggest takeaways you need to know:

Imagine Green Lantern is your favorite superhero. Now imagine Green Lantern is a support class, but you prefer characters who dish out damage on the frontline. Disappointing, right?

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New Batman Arkham Game May Be Revealed Soon IGN PS3

Rocksteady Games may be revealing its next Batman game in the very near future.





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New Release Date for The Purge 2 IGN All

Universal Pictures has pushed the release date of The Purge: Anarchy from June 20, 2014, to July 18, 2014.

The Purge, starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, was Blumhouse's first collaboration with Universal under their first-look deal. Jason Blum of Blumhouse will produce the sequel alongside Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes and and Sebastien Lemercier.

Universal decided to move forward on The Purge: Anarchy shortly after the opening weekend success of The Purge, which, on a $3 million budget, earned an impressive $34 million at the box office.

James DeMonaco, director of the first movie, will helm the followup about dutiful citizens preparing for their country's annual 12 hours of anarchy.

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We Prep You For Future Comic Book TV Shows IGN All

The Walking Dead, Arrow, and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. are all comic properties that made the jump from comic page to TV screen. With a new comic being adapted for television seemingly every other day, we decided to show you what to read if you want to know what's in store for the next wave of comic book TV shows. What's cooler than saying you knew it before it was popular?

While some of these shows are guaranteed to make it to the small screen -- Netflix's Marvel bundle, for example -- a lot of these are still in development. Some haven't been cast, some haven't had their pilots shot, and others are still in the early stages of production. While we certainly hope for the best, the reality is that some of the properties listed here might not make it to television.

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Titanfall Doesn't Require An Online Pass, Season Pass Unlikely IGN All

Developer Respawn Entertainment has confirmed Titanfall will not require an Online Pass. A Season Pass for future downloadable content also seems unlikely.

The verification emerged via the official Titanfall Twitter feed, clarifying earlier statements about post-release support.

Sorry for any confusion. There is no ONLINE pass for Titanfall. We have no details to announce around a Season Pass at this time. #Titanfall

— Titanfall (@Titanfallgame) February 28, 2014

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Atlus: Demon's Souls 2 '100%' Not Happening IGN PS3

Rumors of a direct sequel to Demon's Souls appear to be untrue, as the prospect of such a game has been emphatically shot down by publisher Atlus.





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Ashton Kutcher Designing Lenovo Smartphones IGN All

When Ashton Kutcher took on the role of Apple's visionary co-founder in the biopic Jobs, something must have really stuck. As reported by Recode, the actor will assist Lenovo in developing a unique line of smartphones set to launch sometime in 2014. Lenovo had previously hired Kutcher to promote its Yoga Tablet.

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Rumor: A New Matrix Trilogy Is in the Works IGN All

We’ve heard about a return to the world of the Matrix on the big screen here and there over the years, but now a new report indicates that Warner Bros. and series creators the Wachowski siblings are moving ahead on a new trilogy in the series.

Latino Review has the scoop, saying that the Wachowskis have started the writing process and have turned in treatments and outlines to Warners. It’s not clear whether or not they’ll direct the films, if they actually come to pass.

Also not clear: Whether or not Keanu Reeves or any original cast members will return. LR does say one of the early outlines is about the birth of the Matrix, which would predate Neo.

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Microsoft Considers Free Version of Windows 8.1 IGN All

Earlier this week, ZDNet reported Microsoft was experimenting with the concept of a free version of its latest operating system, Windows 8.1. Speaking with sources familiar with Microsoft's current plans, The Verge is now reporting a bundled version of the OS--called Windows 8.1 with Bing--is already in the works. Allegedly, the free bundle is being positioned as an incentive for Windows 7 users to upgrade, but this offer could extend further.

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The Birds Remake Finds Its Director IGN All

Alfred Hitchock’s 1963 classic The Birds is one step closer to a remake. Dutch director Diederik Van Rooijen has reportedly signed on to helm the film.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Van Rooijen will direct the long-gestating remake, which will be produced by Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller from Platinum Dunes, along with Peter Guber and David Zelon of Mandalay Pictures.

Van Rooijen directed the foreign thriller Taped (which will get an English version) and created the Dutch television series Penoza, which has been adapted by ABC in the U.S. as Red Widow. The Birds will be his North American feature film debut.

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WB Backs Depp's Gangster Pic Over Affleck/Damon's IGN All

It appears the looming showdown over rival movies about Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger is over before it began.

Deadline reports that Warner Bros. has come aboard to co-finance and distribute worldwide the true crime movie Black Mass, which has Johnny Depp set to star as the notorious Beantown mobster. What's notable about this is it means the studio has effectively killed their own in-house Whitey Bulger movie that was to have been directed by Oscar winner Ben Affleck, starred Matt Damon, and was scripted by The Wolf of Wall Street and The Sopranos' Terence Winter. Yes, Warners just screwed over their new Batman.

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Launch Trailer IGN PS3

Discover and ancient power-ups and use them to solve challenges in this indie puzzle platformer.





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Rewind Theater: Meet Carver - The Walking Dead: The Game - Season 2, Episode 2 IGN PS3

The Episode 2 trailer shows us Clem's new nemesis but what else does it hint at?





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Apple Offering $25 iTunes Card with Apple TV IGN All

Apple may eventually announce new features for its streaming media unit--like App Store compatibility--but for right now, it appears the device is selling just fine. While Cupertino has announced some impressive sales figures for Apple TV, the company is also offering a special promotion over the next week.

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Ellie's Interpretation of the Ending - The Last of Us: Up at Noon IGN PS3

Ashley Johnson joins us in a spoiler-filled discussion about the ending of Left Behind and The Last of Us. Only watch if you've beaten both!





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No Anchorman 3 IGN All

Starting today, Anchorman 2's alternate cut featuring "up to 763 new jokes" will run for seven days in theaters before Ron Burgundy says goodbye to the big screen once more. But what about after that? Should fans expect a threequel sometime in the future?

"It's done," said Anchorman 2 director Adam McKay, speaking with Empire. "I think that's it. It was great to do it and it was so fun to work with those guys again, but I think that's it for Ron Burgundy."

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New Batman Arkham Game May Be Revealed Soon IGN PS3

Rocksteady Games may be revealing its next Batman game in the very near future.

Kotaku reported that GameStop stores received a shipment of Batman banners this week showing the Arkham logo surrounded in flames. Such promotional materials often precede the release of a significant title. IGN verified the promotional materials with numerous GameStop stores. The story also mentions that a Dutch journalist suggested that he attended a Rocksteady press event held weeks ago, but is not allowed to publish any information from it until March.

The fire rises.

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New Godzilla Pics and Size Comparison Chart IGN All

Even though you don’t get to see too much of him in the most recent trailer, we’ve know for a while now what director Gareth Edwards and Legendary’s new take on Godzilla looks like. (Which is to say, awesome.) But a few new promotional images for the film have now dropped, including a size comparison chart that tracks the King of the Monsters from his original incarnation all the way to this new version.

The images come from the new issue of Empire. Take a look at a few of the choice ones here:

Who said size matters not?

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New Batman Arkham Game May Be Revealed Soon IGN All

Rocksteady Games may be revealing its next Batman game in the very near future.

Kotaku reported that GameStop stores received a shipment of Batman banners this week showing the Arkham logo surrounded in flames. Such promotional materials often precede the release of a significant title. IGN verified the promotional materials with numerous GameStop stores. The story also mentions that a Dutch journalist suggested that he attended a Rocksteady press event held weeks ago, but is not allowed to publish any information from it until March.

The fire rises.

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Steam Family Sharing Now Available for All Users IGN All

The Steam Family Sharing feature allowing users to share their libraries with each other has left beta and is now available for all users, Valve announced today.

Family Sharing allows a user to authorize up to 10 devices and five accounts to access any of the games in his or her Steam account. Users need to be online in order to play a shared game and have access to the entire library of a user sharing games, with some exceptions -- games that use CD keys or third-party services like Origin or Uplay may not be supported. DLC can be played right alongside the base game, but only if that game is not owned by the guest. In other words, you can't borrow DLC for a game you own through Family Sharing.

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NVC: Donkey Kong, Pokemon, and the Shutdown of Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection IGN All

Download Nintendo Voice Chat Here

Download Nintendo Voice Chat Here

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New Maps, Skills, Difficulty Mode Coming to The Last of Us IGN PS3

Naughty Dog has shared some new information about what to expect from the next round of downloadable for The Last of Us on PlayStation 3. The last bit of season pass content that is coming will be "multiplayer goodness with new maps, new weapons, new skills, and also a brand new difficulty mode for the single player campaign."

While the developer did not get into specifics of the next DLC, it indicated that it will "have more information on it as in-game elements near completion." This content will be the final offering to buyers of The Last of Us season pass, following several multiplayer additions and the single player Left Behind, which released February 14.

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Atlus: Demon's Souls 2 '100%' Not Happening IGN PS3

Rumors of a direct sequel to Demon's Souls appear to be untrue, as the prospect of such a game has been emphatically shot down by publisher Atlus.

In response to a comment on the PlayStation Blog about Demon's Souls 2, Atlus PR Manager John Hardin stated, "

can 100% confirm there will NOT be a Demon Souls 2."

Atlus was the publisher of the original Demon's Souls in North America, whereas Sony published it in Japan and continues to own the IP. There has been speculation that Sony could release a sequel, and rumors began circulating last year that Demon's Souls 2 was in the works.

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New Maps, Skills, Difficulty Mode Coming to The Last of Us IGN All

Naughty Dog has shared some new information about what to expect from the next round of downloadable for The Last of Us on PlayStation 3. The last bit of season pass content that is coming will be "multiplayer goodness with new maps, new weapons, new skills, and also a brand new difficulty mode for the single player campaign."

While the developer did not get into specifics of the next DLC, it indicated that it will "have more information on it as in-game elements near completion." This content will be the final offering to buyers of The Last of Us season pass, following several multiplayer additions and the single player Left Behind, which released February 14.

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Atlus: Demon's Souls 2 '100%' Not Happening IGN All

Rumors of a direct sequel to Demon's Souls appear to be untrue, as the prospect of such a game has been emphatically shot down by publisher Atlus.

In response to a comment on the PlayStation Blog about Demon's Souls 2, Atlus PR Manager John Hardin stated, "

can 100% confirm there will NOT be a Demon Souls 2."

Atlus was the publisher of the original Demon's Souls in North America, whereas Sony published it in Japan and continues to own the IP. There has been speculation that Sony could release a sequel, and rumors began circulating last year that Demon's Souls 2 was in the works.

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Dota 2 Launching New Fantasy League Feature IGN All

Dota 2 is getting its very own fantasy league feature just ahead of the start of DreamLeague Season 1, Valve has announced.

The new fantasy league feature, known as Fantasy Dota, builds on what was seen in the International 2013 Compendium. It works much like the fantasy leagues popularized by sports like American football, basketball, and baseball: Pro players are drafted by each member of the league, and those players' performances in the upcoming tournament earn their owners points in weekly head-to-head matches.

Up to six people can be in a league, each with eight players who can only be owned by a single person in a given league. Based on their play style, players are either grouped into the Core or Support type, with teams needing to have at least two of each (as well as one from either type) on their active roster. More details on roster management and how scoring is handled are available on the Dota 2 blog.

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Let's Play Thief: My Girlfriend's A Murderer - Episode 2 IGN PS3

Alfredo and Destin continue their journey as petty thieves and contemplate dating a criminal.





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Making Sense of MGS5 Ground Zeroes - Game Scoop! IGN PS3

There hasn't ever been a game quite like Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes. This clip originally appeared in Game Scoop! episode 294.





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Games With Gold March 2014: Civilization Revolution, Dungeon Defenders IGN All

The two games that will be free to download in March on Xbox 360 are Civilization Revolution and Dungeon Defenders, Microsoft has announced.

Beginning tomorrow on March 1, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution will be knocked down from its regular price of $30 and will be free to download until March 15. Civilization Revolution is an older title from 2008, but it is a great console strategy game. It earned 8.8 in IGN's review when it released.

Starting on March 16, Civilization Revolution will return to normal price and Dungeon Defenders shall take its place, dropping from $14.99 and remaining free through the end of March. Dungeon Defenders launched in 2011 for the Xbox Live Arcade, and it's an incredibly addictive multiplayer tower defense action game. It scored 8.5 in IGN's review.

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Sci-fi Adventure forma.8 Announced for PS4, Vita IGN All

Indie developer MixedBag announced today that its self-described "Metroidvania" sci-fi adventure forma.8 will be coming to PS4 and Vita later this year.

In a post on the PlayStation blog, MixedBag cofounder Mauro Fanelli said forma.8 is "an action adventure game and our own personal take on the classic Metroidvania formula," adding, "we started working on forma.8 more than two years ago, beginning with a little gameplay concept centered on an experimental control system for touch devices."

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SHIELD: Watch the Opening to Next Week's Episode IGN All

After a month off, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is back this coming Tuesday. And there's plenty to deal with, as the last episode ended with Skye shot by Ian Quinn (David Conrad), and barely hanging on to life.

IGN has your exclusive first look at the cold opening to the new episode, "T.A.H.I.T.I.", as we see the team in the immediate aftermath of Skye's shooting. Suffice to say, they are upset - and some, like May, are looking for an outlet for those feelings.

Check out the first four minutes of "T.A.H.I.T.I." below!

This is a big episode that will also introduce Bill Paxton as Agent John Garrett, a character from Marvel Comics first introduced in the classic Elektra: Assassin miniseries. You can watch the whole thing when Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: "T.A.H.I.T.I." airs Tuesday, March 4th on ABC.

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We've Seen 20 Minutes of Godzilla! IGN All

Director Gareth Edwards screened brand-new footage from his forthcoming Godzilla movie in London today, and it’s safe to say the audience was blown away by what they saw.

Edwards screened a total of five scenes from the film, the first involving an incident at a power plant, the next an interrogation, the third an epic sequence set in Hawaii, the fourth an action scene that takes place in and around a train, and the fifth the ‘Halo Jump’ from the film’s teaser.

Join us as we discuss the scenes in detail in the below video…

Gareth also participated in a Q&A, wherein we learned…

-Edwards liked the fact that the 1954 was a serious take on the monster movie, and that’s what he wants to replicate.

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Play Infamous: Second Son And Meet Troy Baker IGN PS3

Infamous: Second Son, the hugely-anticipated title from Sucker Punch, is set to launch in the UK on March 21 exclusively for PS4.

While there's not long to wait, we've been getting restless. Which is why we've decided to team up with PlayStation UK and GAME to host a very special event next week in London, featuring some of the development team and voice actor Troy Baker.

While the event will be livestreamed on IGN, we're giving 10 lucky winners the chance to come to the event in Central London on the evening of March 7. They'll each be able to bring a friend, go hands on with a demo of Infamous: Second Son ahead of launch, meet game director Nate Fox and brand development director Ken Sharam, along with and Delsin’s voice actor Troy Baker for a signing session and take part in a live Q&A with the studio.

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Jackman: Recasting Wolverine is “Inevitable” IGN All

Say it isn’t so! Hugh Jackman, who has been playing Wolverine since the first X-Men film was released in 2000, believes his days with the claws are numbered.

The Origins of X-Men: Days of Future Past

I spoke to the superhero actor and super nice guy on the set of director Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Days of Future Past a few months back, and the topic of recasting Wolverine did come up. Today, in the last part of our coverage of that set visit, Jackman addresses that topic and much more…

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Play Infamous: Second Son And Meet Troy Baker IGN All

Infamous: Second Son, the hugely-anticipated title from Sucker Punch, is set to launch in the UK on March 21 exclusively for PS4.

While there's not long to wait, we've been getting restless. Which is why we've decided to team up with PlayStation UK and GAME to host a very special event next week in London, featuring some of the development team and voice actor Troy Baker.

While the event will be livestreamed on IGN, we're giving 10 lucky winners the chance to come to the event in Central London on the evening of March 7. They'll each be able to bring a friend, go hands on with a demo of Infamous: Second Son ahead of launch, meet game director Nate Fox and brand development director Ken Sharam, along with and Delsin’s voice actor Troy Baker for a signing session and take part in a live Q&A with the studio.

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Pokemon Cartoon and Movies Heading to Netflix IGN All

Two seasons of the Pokemon anime cartoon and a couple of the movies will be available on Netflix from tomorrow, March 1.

In terms of the TV show, the seasons that'll soon be available to stream inclue the first one, Indigo League, which was originally aired between 1997 and 1999 in Japan and North America. Indigo League will be available to Netflix owners in Canada, Ireland, the UK and the US.

The other season that's arriving tomorrow is the 14th one, Black and White, which first aired in Japan in 2010 after the release of the similarly titled games on DS. Season 14 will be coming to all Netflix territories.

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Podcast Beyond Episode 331: Layoffs, Persona 5, and Infamous: Second Son IGN PS3

What can consumers do to help their favorite developers? What's the word on the hotness from Japan? Find out via the Internet's No. 1 PlayStation Podcast!





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