Foxtel Play launches on PlayStation 3 in Australia IGN PS3

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has today announced the launch of Foxtel Play on PS3, and confirmed the service will also be coming to PS4 soon.

Foxtel Play is a streaming service that allows customers to consume Foxtel content via devices like selected LG and Samsung ‘Smart TVs’ and gaming consoles like Xbox 360 (and now PS3).

“We’re thrilled to continue our drive to expand availability of Foxtel Play for Australian subscribers,” said Foxtel’s chief operating officer Rohan Lund in a statement. “With the addition of PS3, that expansion just got a massive boost for the 2 million Australians already enjoying great digital experiences on their PlayStation 3 consoles. Today that experience gets even better.”

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Foxtel Play launches on PlayStation 3 in Australia IGN All

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has today announced the launch of Foxtel Play on PS3, and confirmed the service will also be coming to PS4 soon.

Foxtel Play is a streaming service that allows customers to consume Foxtel content via devices like selected LG and Samsung ‘Smart TVs’ and gaming consoles like Xbox 360 (and now PS3).

“We’re thrilled to continue our drive to expand availability of Foxtel Play for Australian subscribers,” said Foxtel’s chief operating officer Rohan Lund in a statement. “With the addition of PS3, that expansion just got a massive boost for the 2 million Australians already enjoying great digital experiences on their PlayStation 3 consoles. Today that experience gets even better.”

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Might and Delight Announces Sequel to Shelter IGN All

Swedish developer Might and Delight has announced that it is working on Shelter 2, a spiritual sequel to last year's artistic adventure game Shelter.

While Shelter followed the story of a mother badger and her cubs, Shelter 2 this time places players in the role of a lynx, resulting in a more "forceful" experience, with hunting for prey taking on a much more prominent role.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier International Differences IGN All

Cap may be as American as apple pie and baseball, but that doesn't mean his pop culture interests don't extend overseas.

There's an early scene in The Winter Soldier where we see Captain America's list of important cultural touchstones he's missed since his World War II deep freeze.

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He needs to catch up on his classic television, history, music and try some foreign cuisine. Overall, it's an amusing and straightforward to-do list. However, despite the worldwide proliferation of American culture, the filmmakers seem to have wanted to make Cap's interests relevant to people living outside the US, as well.

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Six Mega Man Games Coming to 3DS Virtual Console IGN All

Capcom has revealed when it will be releasing six Mega Man games for the 3DS Virtual Console. Mega Man II to Mega Man V for the Game Boy and Mega Man Xtreme and Xtreme 2 for Game Boy Color will begin arriving in the eShop starting May 1.

The games are headed to North America for now and will join Game Boy title Mega Man: Dr Wily's Revenge and the half-dozen NES Mega Man games already available on the service.

50 Shades of Mega Man.

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Valve Announces Dates, Location, and Ticket Prices for The International 2014 IGN All

Valve has revealed the dates, locations, and ticket prices for The International 2014, its next annual championship event for Dota 2 players.

The International this year moves to Seattle's KeyArena, with the festivities lasting from July 18 to 21.

Tickets go on sale at 3pm PDT this Friday, April 4 via Ticketmaster. (Valve has done some timezone math over at the Dota 2 blog, for those outside the PDT timezone who might be eager to buy tickets the second they go on sale.)

There are three pricing tiers to select from; general admission is $99, while floor seats will run you $199. The VIP package, meanwhile, is a hefty $499 ticket that includes floor seating, meet-and-greets with VIPs, invitation to the after party, and access to the six days of playoffs that take place on July 8, before the Championships Event itself.

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European DDoS Attacks Affecting Blizzard Games IGN All

Diablo, World of Warcraft, StarCraft, and Hearthstone players in European regions may be impacted with latency problems and unwanted disconnections due to a series of DDoS attacks on “certain European online services,” Blizzard has warned.

“Although Blizzard’s infrastructure isn’t targeted, the disruption effects rippled and have been felt by a portion of our players’ population,” reads a statement published on Blizzard’s battle.net.

“While we are closely monitoring the situation we wanted to thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”

Blizzard suggests affected players check the company’s European English language customer support Twitter feed for updates on the situation.

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Devastation Gameplay Trailer IGN PS3

Check out new gameplay from the upcoming Devestation DLC pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts.





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Shoot Everything Ever in Zombies Monsters Robots IGN All

Zombies Monsters Robots is a third-person shooter born from the "everything but the kitchen sink" school of design.

The enemy list alone reads like a bestiary for all of video gaming. Along with the three foes listed in the title, you'll blast dinosaurs, oversized bugs, and ancient Pharaohs. One level even features a hidden underground lake, complete with a sea creature. If it can be shot, you will probably have a chance to shoot it.

Though players can battle against each other in ZMR, the focus is on teaming up to take out waves of enemies together and earn high scores. This is what I did during my GDC demo. Prisoners from an ancient dungeon rose from the dead, and, as usual, the undead must die.

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We're Hosting IGN Trivia Night: Round 4 on April 23rd IGN All

Yes, it's happening on a Wednesday.

We will be hosting our fourth trivia night on April 23rd at Pedro's Cantina in San Francisco! Because we cover a range of subjects here at IGN, trivia night is going to be a free-for-all. If you're knowledgeable about movies, comics, video games, or TV, this night is for you.

Take our IGN Trivia Night Quiz from last month's event

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Storm Shadow vs. Terminator?! IGN All

The Terminator: Genesis casting continues, with Byung-hun Lee (a.k.a. G.I. Joe’s Storm Shadow) joining the film.

Michael Gladis (Kinsey from Mad Men) and Sandrine Holt (Gillian Cole from House of Cards) have also been added to the cast, according to The Hollywood Reporter. They join the previously cast Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Jason Clarke, and, yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger. In recent days, J.K. Simmons and Dayo Okeniyi have also been put on the roster. Alan Taylor of Thor: The Dark World success will direct.

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Dead Body Found on Avengers 2 Set IGN All

The production of Marvel's The Avengers: Age of Ultron set up shop in Seoul, South Korea, this past weekend during which time a dead boy was found on the grounds of the set.

Naver says Avengers 2 was shooting at Mapo Bridge -- the first time the bridge had ever been closed for the filming of a movie, prompting director Joss Whedon to publicly apologize to the citizens for causing traffic delays -- during which time a security guard reportedly found a dead body floating in the water under the bridge.

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Sinestro Takes the Spotlight in Injustice: Year Two IGN All

If you've been following DC's Injustice: Gods Among Us - Year Two series, you'll know that writer Tom Taylor is building towards a major confrontation between Superman's new world order and the Green Lantern Corps. Green Lantern uber-villain Sinestro is smack dab in the middle of that conflict, having recently thrown his lot in with Superman.

DC will be releasing the seventh digital chapter Injustice this Tuesday, April 1. This standalone story is written by Taylor and illustrated by Mike Miller, and it focuses squarely on Sinestro's past and his role in the current conflict. Those who prefer the print version of Injustice: Year Two can look forward to Chapters 7 and 8 being collected in Injustice: Year Two #4 later this month.

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Sinestro Takes the Spotlight in Injustice: Year Two IGN PS3

If you've been following DC's Injustice: Gods Among Us - Year Two series, you'll know that writer Tom Taylor is building towards a major confrontation between Superman's new world order and the Green Lantern Corps. Green Lantern uber-villain Sinestro is smack dab in the middle of that conflict, having recently thrown his lot in with Superman.

DC will be releasing the seventh digital chapter Injustice this Tuesday, April 1. This standalone story is written by Taylor and illustrated by Mike Miller, and it focuses squarely on Sinestro's past and his role in the current conflict. Those who prefer the print version of Injustice: Year Two can look forward to Chapters 7 and 8 being collected in Injustice: Year Two #4 later this month.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Review in Progress IGN All

Editor's Note: Reviewing an MMORPG is a big job that can take weeks to complete. Our final score will be awarded at that time, once we've put in enough time to get a sense of The Elder Scrolls Online's true strengths and weaknesses. In the meantime, our intrepid reviewer Leif Johnson will update you regularly on his progress, giving impressions on various aspects and events along the way.

March 30: Early Access Day One Impressions

During the earliest hours of Sunday's preorder-exclusive access, when thousands of would-be emperors huddled into the major starting cities like Morrowind's Davon's Watch, The Elder Scrolls Online performed as though it'd been out since 2012. Aside from a midday connection drop that was probably my provider's fault, I didn't even encounter significant lag during my 16-hour marathon. Even better, log-in queues, long a staple of highly anticipated massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) launches, were missing in action here thanks to the effectiveness of developer ZeniMax Online's so-called "megaserver." True, the main floodgates won't open until ESO officially goes live on April 4, but Tamriel was crowded enough during Early Access to demonstrate that ZeniMax might be able to handle it. If this keeps up, we could be looking at the smoothest MMO launch in years. Which is good, because there’s work to do hammering out bugs elsewhere.

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SHIELD: Big Things Promised for Final Episodes of Season 1 IGN All

Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD returns Tuesday night with what will be an uninterrupted run of seven episodes until the season finale, with no more breaks in the schedule. So what’s in store in the eventful episode, “End of the Beginning”, and beyond? The cast and producers gave us hints on what to expect.

If you’ve seen the previews for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, you know that film heavily involves SHIELD as an organization and suffice to say, some big things occur in that movie that will have repercussions on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically where Agents of SHIELD is concerned. When I asked Jeffrey Bell how the film might affect the show, he replied, “Well, I would say episode 16 airs the Tuesday before the movie opens. Episode 17 airs right after it opens. So I would suspect that if there were anything to reverberate, it might happen in that window.”

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Peter David Reunites With Spider-Man 2099 IGN All

Over 20 years ago, Marvel launched the 2099 line, offering readers a glimpse into the Marvel Universe 100 years into the future. The flagship title of the 2099 line was Spider-Man 2099, launched by writer Peter David and artist Rick Leonardi. That series chronicled the exploits of Miguel O'Hara, brilliant geneticist and heir to the mantle of Spider-Man. The series developed a pretty impressive following, at least until the shrinking market caused the entire 2099 line to fade away.

Luckily, things are looking up for Miguel again. He became a recurring player in Dan Slott's Superior Spider-Man saga last summer after becoming stranded in the present. And now Marvel has announced a new Spider-Man 2099 series. Better yet, David will be returning to write the character he created all those years before.. We recently had the chance to talk with David and find out his thoughts on returning to the 2099 franchise an what will change for Miguel as he continues to adjust to life in the past.

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Seagal Supports Putin, May Become a Russian IGN All

Action icon Steven Seagal has never been shy about expressing his politics, whether it's mulling a run for governor of Arizona or supporting controversial Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Now, according to the state-run Rossiskaya Gazeta, Seagal has declared his affection for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Seagal reportedly called Putin "one of the great living world leaders" and that he "would like to consider him as a brother."

Seagal -- who is currently filming a movie in Romania -- came out in defense of Putin's seizure of Crimea. The actor said Putin's widely denounced actions reflected his "desire to protect the Russian-speaking people of Crimea, his assets, and the Russian Black Sea military base in Sevastopol …

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Out This Week: March 31, 2014 IGN PS3

With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.

Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.

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Why Resident Evil 4 Is My Favourite Game Of All-Time IGN PS3

Krupa discusses why Resident Evil 4 is his favorite game of all-time.





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Which Batman Actor Got Paid the Most? IGN All

Let's be honest, Batman wouldn't be half the man-bat he is today without Bruce Wayne's oodles of cash -- well, that and the Bat-credit card, of course. (Never leave the cave without it.) But what about the real-life Batmen, the movie stars behind the mask? How much green did each of them earn for playing the Dark Knight? More importantly, which Batman actor got the biggest paycheck?

1966 Batman Creator Lorenzo Semple Jr. Has Died

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Once Upon a Time: "Quiet Minds" Review IGN All

Note: Full spoilers for the episode follow. Apologies that this review is up a bit late; I was visiting with different kinds of witches on the set of Salem.

It's such a relief that the Storybrooke residents have learned that Zelena is the Wicked Witch. Since the Peter Pan part of season went on and on, I was worried they would leave the witch's identity a secret for a couple more episodes. They're moving it along at the right pace to keep it from getting boring, and I like that the reveal was on Zelena's terms. She seems more calculating and more powerful than Regina – so much so that it's not clear who would win in a fight.

Hook and Neal got the winning scene of the episode. So much has happened that it's easy to forget Hook watched over Neal for a bit when he was a kid. Hook's call back to that time was confusing at first and then incredibly touching. It was a moment between those two I didn't know I needed, and I appreciated the reminder of their relationship. Especially considering the ending.

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Out This Week: March 31, 2014 IGN All

With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.

Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.

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Chris Jericho on WWE, Podcasts, Punk, and Baby Oil - Up at Noon IGN PS3

Y2J comes to Up at Noon, and the talk show will never EEEEEVER be the same again.





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Mobile Hit Jet Car Stunts Coming to PS3, PS4, PS Vita IGN All

The 2009 mobile racer, Jet Car Stunts, is coming to PS3, PS4, and PlayStation Vita with improved graphics.

Developer Grip Games announced today that its 2009 mobile hit will be entirely remade to match the visual quality of the consoles, and will include new cars, game modes, cross-save, and multiplayer.

Jet Car Stunts is a racing platfomer that gives players control of a race car fused with a jet. IGN found it to be reminiscent of San Francisco Rush and gave it an 9 along with an Editors' Choice. Jet Car Stunts does not yet have a release date, but it will release simultaneously for PS3 and PlayStation Vita while the PS4 version will come at a later date.

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Mobile Hit Jet Car Stunts Coming to PS3, PS4, PS Vita IGN PS3

The 2009 mobile racer, Jet Car Stunts, is coming to PS3, PS4, and PlayStation Vita with improved graphics.

Developer Grip Games announced today that its 2009 mobile hit will be entirely remade to match the visual quality of the consoles, and will include new cars, game modes, cross-save, and multiplayer.

Jet Car Stunts is a racing platfomer that gives players control of a race car fused with a jet. IGN found it to be reminiscent of San Francisco Rush and gave it an 9 along with an Editors' Choice. Jet Car Stunts does not yet have a release date, but it will release simultaneously for PS3 and PlayStation Vita while the PS4 version will come at a later date.

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Mickey Edition 3DS XL Coming Out Next Month IGN All

Nintendo will release a Mickey Mouse edition 3DS XL next month, sold exclusively at Walmart and the Nintendo World Store.

The new Disney-themed 3DS XL will go on sale April 11 along with Disney Magical World, a game that features more than 60 Disney characters and lets players dress their avatars in Disney outfits. Namco Bandai published the 3DS title in Japan, but Nintendo is handling publishing duties in North America.

The Mickey 3DS XL is the second special edition handheld to promote Disney Magical World in North America. Last week, GameStop and Nintendo announced a Disney-themed Peach Pink 2DS system, which comes with a Disney Magical World carry case for the handheld.

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Apple's iPhone 6 in Newly Leaked Pics IGN All

Surprise, surprise--more allegedly leaked photos of Apple's next smartphone, the iPhone 6. Last month, pictures of the handset's supposedly thinner body found their way to the internet. But today, G for Games has discovered a few mysterious images on Chinese social-hub Weibo.

Image Source: Weibo/G For Games

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Prologue Gameplay Trailer IGN PS3

Shoot your way through The Twin Dragon to rescue Cherry Popz.





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Trailer IGN PS3

Learn about the main characters Roy, Tony, and Cherry Popz.





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Let's Play Dark Souls 2, Ep. 4 - The Forest of Fallen Giants IGN PS3

The Tower of Flame proved too difficult, so Vince and Brian take a detour into a nice, peaceful forest.





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Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery Review IGN All

To answer your first (and possibly only) question: Yes, we are reviewing the Scooby-Doo/WWE mashup movie. Because it's a thing that exists. A bizarre thing, no less, featuring two giant entertainment properties merging for the first time.

Or "because reasons," if that suits your needs.

And yes, I am aware that, even as a WWE fan, this movie isn't made for me. It's a kids movie. One that hopes to convert Scooby-Doo fans to the WWE, or convert WWE fans to Scooby-Doo, or reward those children who are already fans of both. It also harkens back to The New Scooby-Doo Movies of the early 70s which featured guests stars such as the Three Stooges, Batman and Robin, Sonny and Cher, and Jerry Reed (though the franchise never truly quit having guest stars as part of its DNA).

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Microsoft Spends Up To $150 Million on Wearable Computing IGN All

A cursory glance around the tech blogosphere should make one point incredibly clear: virtual reality and wearable computing are showing up everywhere. Recent reports have Microsoft joining in on the hype with its own rumored VR headset for Xbox One, but TechCrunch has evidence the company is setting its sights even higher.

Ralph Osterhout, the founder of Osterhout Design Group, has confirmed Microsoft acquired some wearable computing tech from ODG in a recent deal. Another unnamed source claims the transaction was valued somewhere between $100 million and $150 million.

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The Wolfenstein Collector's Edition is Forgetting Something - Podcast Unlocked IGN PS3

Good news: you get a steelbook case to hold the game in. The bad news? Well...





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Games With Gold for April 2014 Announced IGN All

Hitman: Absolution and Deadlight are the two free games in April for Xbox Live Gold members, Microsoft announced today.

Beginning April 1, Hitman: Absolution will become free — knocked down from its $20 USD price tag — until April 15. Hitman: Absolution is a Square Enix-published game from 2012, and IGN praised the title for requiring improvisation, giving it a score of 9.0.

Starting April 16, Deadlight will take the place of Hitman: Absolution, dropping from $15 USD and staying free through April 30. Deadlight launched in 2012 for Xbox Live Arcade and was one of the finest titles of the year on the platform. IGN thought Deadlight was great with a score of 8.5, enjoying the game's exploration and art direction.

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Metro 2033 And Metro: Last Light Possibly Hitting PS4 and Xbox One IGN PS3

Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light could soon be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, if a leaked retail listing is to be believed.





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What's Next for Swamp Thing? IGN All

Last issue, Swamp Thing was introduced to the Sureen, a cult of humans who have worshiped the various Swamp Things throughout the ages. Their main purpose is to let a Swamp Thing be human for a brief time by allowing him to temporarily taking over one of their bodies.

Alec Holland decides to go on a humancation and, wouldn't you know it, it was all a trap! As soon as Alec made the switch, those claiming to be the Sureen took off their disguises, packed up the Swamp Thing body, and split. Meanwhile, the ceremonial brew the human drank turned out to be poison, leaving Alec in a dying body and without his awesome plant powers.

Needless to say, this has been an awesome yet harrowing chapter in Swamp Thing's life, which is why we can't wait to see what happens next!

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Trophy Wars: Metal Gear Solid 5 Ground Zeroes IGN PS3

There may not be a platinum in Ground Zeroes but there are still a bunch of trophies to extract. Let Colin and Greg be your guide.





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Splinter Cell: Blacklist Director Goes to WB Montreal IGN PS3

Patrick Redding, director of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist, has left Ubisoft Toronto for Warner Bros. Montreal.

The job change is listed on Redding's LinkedIn profile (spotted by Kotaku columnist and Internet sleuth Superannuation), where the game designer notes that he was working on an unannounced title for Ubisoft Toronto before leaving this month for Warner Bros. Montreal. Redding is the creative director of an unannounced title at his new job.

Before serving as director for Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Redding directed Splinter Cell: Conviction and worked on the Far Cry franchise. He spent close to 10 years at Ubisoft, employed at Ubisoft Montreal before going to Ubisoft Toronto.

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Square Enix President Admits Company 'Lost its Focus', Will Refocus on JRPGs IGN PS3

Bravely Default appears to have reassured the company that focusing on the creation of JRPGs can pay dividends.





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Infamous: Second Son Spoilercast IGN All

PlayStation. Does the word send a chill down your spine? Does it caress your senses with wave upon wave of irresistible pleasure? No? Do you like PlayStation? Then you're certainly in the right place. Welcome to Podcast Beyond, your link to the IGN crew that pushes news, opinions and utter hilarity straight to your ears (and subsequently, your brain).

Have you beaten Infamous: Second Son? If the answer is yes, join Greg, Colin, and Altano as they have a SPOILER-FILLED discussion about Sucker Punch's latest PlayStation adventure.

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist Director Goes to WB Montreal IGN All

Patrick Redding, director of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist, has left Ubisoft Toronto for Warner Bros. Montreal.

The job change is listed on Redding's LinkedIn profile (spotted by Kotaku columnist and Internet sleuth Superannuation), where the game designer notes that he was working on an unannounced title for Ubisoft Toronto before leaving this month for Warner Bros. Montreal. Redding is the creative director of an unannounced title at his new job.

Before serving as director for Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Redding directed Splinter Cell: Conviction and worked on the Far Cry franchise. He spent close to 10 years at Ubisoft, employed at Ubisoft Montreal before going to Ubisoft Toronto.

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