We've seen two raids now in Destiny, but which is the better experience?
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1/31/2015
Metal Gear Rising Sequel Teased for PS4 IGN All
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance might be getting a sequel if a trailer for PlayStation 4 games shown at the 2015 Taipei Game Show is any indication.
A NeoGAF user spotted the brief image of a number two with a design reminiscent of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’s logo. The image appears briefly in an archived Twitch live stream of the show and is sandwiched between The Order: 1886 and Driveclub at the 2:46:40 mark.
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When Will Shovel Knight Come to PlayStation Vita? - Podcast Beyond IGN PS3
The Beyond crew makes their predictions.
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What Dragon Age's Success Means for Mass Effect 4 - Podcast Unlocked IGN PS3
Dragon Age: Inquisition was BioWare's "most successful launch." And that's good news for Mass Effect 4.
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How World of Warcraft Got its Groove Back IGN All
World of Warcraft’s a curious creature. In the 10 years it’s been around, Blizzard’s MMO has been a genre-defining prodigy, an out-of-touch relic, and everything in between. From Leeroy Jenkins to the birth of the word “pwn”, WoW even managed to transcend video gaming and enter the world of popular culture proper. The last few years, however, have seen a slow but steady decline in subscriber numbers, with a lot of former players inexplicably keen to see the game’s demise. The release of Warlords of Draenor seems to have reversed everything, with former players returning at an impressive rate and subscriptions rising above the 10 million mark for the first time since the September 2012 launch of Mists of Pandaria.
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1/30/2015
12 Monkeys: "Cassandra Complex" Review IGN All
Note: Full spoilers for the episode follow.
This week, Cole fought timespace, the terrifying (and very strong) Pallid Man and his goons, solar flares, and his own conscience, all to find out from a dead man that the so-called "Night Room" can be traced via very specialized equipment. I enjoyed the journey, but I was a little letdown by the payoff (or lack there of).
Cole and Cassandra discovered that the scientist who Goines remembered escaping The Pallid Man's bloodbath is actually Dr. Henri Toussaint, a former colleague of Cassandra's. She's shocked to discover he was killed in Haiti shortly after they worked together, but Cole has a time machine and a point in time where he knows exactly where Henri can be found. In fact, even he wasn't dead, it would probably be easier for Cole to find him in time than geographically, which is one the things that makes this show fun. It was also nice to see Cassandra teasing Cole about his not using utensils to eat Chinese food, not to mention his lack of experience with food being delivered to one's house. The scene where she has Cole believing for a moment that a real "General" is involved in the making of said take-out was truly delightful. Aaron Stanford and Amanda Schull are just perfect together as two differently damaged people clinging to each other through an impossible situation.
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Game of Thrones: Season 5 Photo Gallery IGN All
Not only have HBO released the trailer for Game of Thrones: Season 5, but we have 18 new photos for you from the new season as well. In these photos, you'll see returning favorites like Tyrion and Arya, plus new characters like Doran Martell and the High Sparrow.
Check out all the new Game of Thrones images in the gallery below.
Game of Thrones: Season 5 Photo Gallery
Game of Thrones: Season 5 premieres Sunday, April 12th on HBO.
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Constantine: "A Whole World Out There" Review IGN All
Warning: Full spoilers for the episode follow...
In the Hellblazer comics, it was a lot easier to watch John hop from job to job while utilizing whichever teammates he needed at the time. Friends and frenemies popped in and out in a way that felt more natural than it does on the TV series. Whenever Chas and/or Zed are missing from an episode, it's more notable. And the excuses for their absence feel forced. Now when they're both gone - as was the case with this week's episode, "A Whole World Out There" - it can instantly make an installment feel wonky.
But it wasn't just Chas and Zed being gone (for family time and bed rest, respectively) that made this episode feel out of sorts. The story just didn't feel like a Constantine story. It was a jumble of too many things. Not only did it represent an extreme breather from comic lore, along with the TV show's own "Rising Darkness" arc, it felt like the product of too many studio notes.
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Opinion: Hype Isn’t Always a Bad Thing – Hype is Hope IGN PS3
Hype's gotten a bad rap.
True, things can definitely get out of control when frothy-mouthed marketers promise life-changing miracles to get all of us to take notice of a game nearing release. We all know the dangers of over-hype – and yes, we’re all a little guilty of sometimes getting a little too caught up in the excitement. To be perfectly clear, I do not mean to defend flagrantly false or misleading advertising, and I certainly do not recommend that you pre-order games on blind faith. After all, if people don’t wait for reviews before buying games, I’m out of a job as IGN’s reviews editor. You should absolutely always wait until reviews are in and gameplay footage is available before throwing money at a game, no matter what’s been said ahead of launch.
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Opinion: Hype Isn’t Always a Bad Thing – Hype is Hope IGN All
Hype's gotten a bad rap.
True, things can definitely get out of control when frothy-mouthed marketers promise life-changing miracles to get all of us to take notice of a game nearing release. We all know the dangers of over-hype – and yes, we’re all a little guilty of sometimes getting a little too caught up in the excitement. To be perfectly clear, I do not mean to defend flagrantly false or misleading advertising, and I certainly do not recommend that you pre-order games on blind faith. After all, if people don’t wait for reviews before buying games, I’m out of a job as IGN’s reviews editor. You should absolutely always wait until reviews are in and gameplay footage is available before throwing money at a game, no matter what’s been said ahead of launch.
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Fireteam Chat Ep. 3 - Vault vs. Crota - IGN's Fireteam Chat IGN PS3
This week the crew chats about Exotic weapon disappointment, their favorite Raid, and ask "is it time to take a break from Destiny?"
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Fran and Brian Run in Fear - IGN Plays IGN PS3
On January 11th, 2005 Resident Evil 4 had its 10th anniversary since it's release on GameCube. Relive the white-knuckle gameplay as Fran Mirabella and Brian Altano run in fear and shoot dynamite out of the air.
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From Mortal Kombat X To Battlefield, It's the Top 5 News of The Week - IGN Daily Fix IGN PS3
This week's top 5 highlights two big Mortal Kombat X reveals, Battlefield Hardline , Xbox One/ PS4 freebies & more.
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Supreme League of Patriots Review IGN All
Deconstructing superhero mythology can be a joyful way of both celebrating and lampooning comic book culture in video games, which makes the uneven Supreme League of Patriots something of a trojan horse of social commentary. It turns the origin of a real superhero into a three-episode attack on Republicans that, even as a liberal, had me cringing at its non-stop bashing. The clever puzzles, while occasionally frustrating, are a highlight, but even they may not be enough to keep you playing through this verbose comedic adventure’s non-superheroic antics.
Playable character Kyle Keever is a lovable dimwit who identifies as lefty, but through a series of mishaps while auditioning for the reality TV show America’s Got Superpowers, transforms into the Purple Patriot, an ultra-conservative jingoist, chauvinist, and homophobe. I think we’re meant to laugh at his offensive observations and actions, but the overbearing, meandering dialogue rarely allows the humor to stick. The best lines are delivered by Melvin, the Purple Patriot’s liberal best friend and sidekick, whose only superpower is a droll British sense of humor. Listening to the duo riff off each other like a superheroic Sam and Max can be amusing, but the punchlines often get lost in the hyper-partisan tirades. Even when the adventure makes jabs at liberals, the outcome is more offensive than funny, such as the inclusion of a flamboyant gay superhero who wears makeup, leather, and high heels or the racist-tinged poster of Barack Obama in the third episode that declares he’s “wanted by the Kenyan embassy.”
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Destiny: Xur Really Needs New Items - IGN Plays IGN PS3
Alfredo and Destin give you a breakdown for each of the weapons that Xur has this week.
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Nintendo Voice Chat: A Week With New 3DS XL IGN All
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Huanted by the word "welcome," Jose heads into isolation. Art by Pandamusk.
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Who is the Greatest X-Man Ever? IGN All
Everyone has their favorite X-Men story filled with iconic members of the mutant superhero squad. Names like Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Professor X, and Cyclops are synonymous with the word superhero.
But who are the absolute best X-Men? And for that matter... who are the worst? Cast your votes now in IGN's X-Men Character Battle to help settle this once and for all. The face-off matches up every X-Man ever in an ever-remixing selection of 1 vs. 1 duels. The more votes are cast, the more the system learns which X-Men should be at the top of the list, and which should be forgotten *coughJosephcough*.
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Check out The Official Game of Thrones Season 5 Trailer! IGN All
After unveiling it via an IMAX screening open to the public last night, HBO has released the official Game of Thrones Season 5 trailer via their Facebook page! Check it out!
What do you guys think?
Winter can't get here fast enough, for us!
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Will You Join the Marvel Collector Corps? IGN All
Subscription boxes like Loot Crate are all the rage these days. Who doesn't love receiving a monthly mystery box full of toys and comics and T-shirts and other geeky swag? Now comic fans have a new option, as Marvel is teaming up with Funko for a subscription box called Marvel Collector Corps.
Each Marvel Collector Corps box will include an exclusive Funko toy, a T-shirt, another vinyl toy, and two mystery "premium accessories." Each box will have a different theme, with the debut box in April focusing on the Avengers: Age of Ultron movie and the second box tackling Ant-Man. Each box will cost $25 (plus shipping) and will ship once every two months.
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Is Oderus Urungus the Next Mortal Kombat X Character? IGN All
Metal fans are petitioning to have late GWAR singer Dave Brockie immortalized as a playable character in Mortal Kombat X.
Pictured below as his on-stage character, Oderus Urungus, he sort of looks like a mixture of Shao Kahn and Baraka. The petition has nearly 3,700 signatures, and its creator, "Boston Brand," is aiming for 5,000. From the petition page:
"People who are familiar with GWAR know Oderus Urungus, (played by Dave Brockie) the former singer of the band, unfortunately passed away last March. Oderus was as hilarious as he was viscous, and also one of the most colorful and creative characters not only in rock history, but also history in general. Though his music will live on, what better way would there be to further immortalize (toasty) Oderus Urungus then to have him be a playable character on Mortal Kombat X."
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Watch All the Super Bowl TV Commercials IGN All
This Sunday, millions will be glued to their TVs, watching Super Bowl XLIX - and of course, all of the commercials that come with it. As the most-viewed event on TV every year, the commercial time for the Super Bowl remains a mega-hot commodity for advertisers, who continue to pull out all the stops in terms of production value and celebrity involvement.
Watch the Super Bowl XLIX Movie Commercials Here
As we get closer to Sunday, many of these ads will have an early debut. We'll be updating this story as more of the ads are released, letting you get an early look at what's to come Sunday, at least during those commercials breaks...
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Is Oderus Urungus the Next Mortal Kombat X Character? IGN PS3
Metal fans are petitioning to have late GWAR singer Dave Brockie immortalized as a playable character in Mortal Kombat X.
Pictured below as his on-stage character, Oderus Urungus, he sort of looks like a mixture of Shao Kahn and Baraka. The petition has nearly 3,700 signatures, and its creator, "Boston Brand," is aiming for 5,000. From the petition page:
"People who are familiar with GWAR know Oderus Urungus, (played by Dave Brockie) the former singer of the band, unfortunately passed away last March. Oderus was as hilarious as he was viscous, and also one of the most colorful and creative characters not only in rock history, but also history in general. Though his music will live on, what better way would there be to further immortalize (toasty) Oderus Urungus then to have him be a playable character on Mortal Kombat X."
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Eddie Murphy Returning to SNL for First Time in 30 Years IGN All
As most of you know, Eddie Murphy was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984, becoming a breakout film star in the process (48 Hours, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop). Murphy however, unlike a lot of other SNL alums, never once returned to the show for a hosting gig or a guest spot since he last appeared on December 15th, 1984.
Until now.
Murphy recently told NewsOne that he will be appearing on SNL's three-hour 40th anniversary special, airing on February 15th.
"It just never worked out where the timing was right for me to do it," Murphy told News One. "They're having a 40th anniversary. I'm going to that. And that will be the first time I've been back since I left."
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Borderlands 2 Lead Writer Departs Gearbox for New Comedy Show - IGN News IGN PS3
The lead writer of Borderlands 2, Anthony Burch, is leaving Gearbox to work on a new comedy show for Hulu.
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Suge Knight Arrested For Murder IGN All
Suge Knight has been arrested on suspicion of murder for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred near the set of a commercial being shot for the upcoming N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton.
According to Deadline, the former CEO of Death Row Records is being held on $2 million bail.
Knight's red Ford Raptor, the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run incident, has been impounded. It is the same vehicle Knight had been driving before he was shot during a West Hollywood party hosted by Chris Brown last year.
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Destiny: Do We Actually Like Crota's Hard Raid? - Fireteam Chat IGN PS3
Do you think that the new hard raid is actually enjoyable? The Fireteam Chat discusses the strengths and weaknesses of it's new design.
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Battlefield 4 Players to Get Reward for Playing Hardline Beta IGN PS3
Visceral Games wants to reward longtime Battlefield players who try the new Battlefield Hardline open beta next week.
Those who have played Battlefield 4 on PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 3 will receive a free Hardline Dog Tag to wear in-game. This will be unlocked in the next update for Battlefield 4.
The open beta will begin February 3 and end on February 8. According to the information on the Battlefield blog, the download sizes will be 10-11 GB on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and 4 GB on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
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Battlefield 4 Players to Get Reward for Playing Hardline Beta IGN All
Visceral Games wants to reward longtime Battlefield players who try the new Battlefield Hardline open beta next week.
Those who have played Battlefield 4 on PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 3 will receive a free Hardline Dog Tag to wear in-game. This will be unlocked in the next update for Battlefield 4.
The open beta will begin February 3 and end on February 8. According to the information on the Battlefield blog, the download sizes will be 10-11 GB on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and 4 GB on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
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Daily Deals: $60 PSTV, $150 Samsung Chromebook, $40 Xbox Live, Broadwell Gaming Laptop IGN PS3
We reviewed the PSTV, and for $100, we didn't love it. However, it's down to $60 today, and now that we know the pricing of PlayStation Now, and all the games it will carry, it might be worth your money at this price. Also, here are all the Vita games that work on PSTV. Check it over before you take the plunge.
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Daily Deals: $60 PSTV, $150 Samsung Chromebook, $40 Xbox Live, Broadwell Gaming Laptop IGN All
We reviewed the PSTV, and for $100, we didn't love it. However, it's down to $60 today, and now that we know the pricing of PlayStation Now, and all the games it will carry, it might be worth your money at this price. Also, here are all the Vita games that work on PSTV. Check it over before you take the plunge.
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Ezra Miller Explains How He Became The Flash IGN All
When Warner Bros. and DC’s movie slate was revealed last fall, one surprise piece of news was that actor Ezra Miller would star in a big-screen take on The Flash in 2018. Which, hey, cool -- we’re getting a Flash movie! But also, how did Miller get the job already when we didn’t even know the film was in the works until it was announced?
Now the actor has explained a bit of that process to MTV. The Perks of Being a Wallflower and We Need to Talk About Kevin actor, whose latest film The Stanford Prison Experiment played at Sundance this week, said that he was hanging out in “a remote, landlocked town in the middle of Costa Rica” when his phone rang.
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Kingsman: The Secret Service Review IGN All
In Kingsman: The Secret Service, director Matthew Vaughn once again proves that he excels in taking well-established -- one might even say tired -- genres and tropes and reenergizing them with his patented blend of wit, reverence for what has come before, and hyper-violence.
Adapted from the comic series by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, Kingsman is a paean to the super-spy movie, but with a specific eye towards modernizing the gadget-crazed, Very British variation on the kind. Yes, bulletproof umbrellas and watches that shoot amnesia darts are back in vogue thanks to Vaughn and co-scripter Jane Goldman, and you’ll love them for it. Of course, who can be surprised that the director -- the guy who sent the X-Men to the Mod 1960s in First Class -- would fixate on the stylings of the James Bond archetype? In Kingsman, it’s the suit that makes the agent as much as anything else.
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Bobbya1984 Can't Reach His Scorestreaks - COD: Advanced Warfare - IGN Let's Play IGN PS3
Today, Bobbya plays a round of Hardpoint on the new map Sideshow. Watch as he tries desperately to obtain his scorestreaks and help lead his team to victory.
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App Store Update: January 30 IGN All
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Mean Girls: The Game – ($3.99)
Someone took the license of a decade-old Lindsay Lohan movie and used it to make a tower defense game? That is so fetch.
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SMITE Could Take Over Everything in 2015 - IGN Arena IGN All
Brian Albert visited the SMITE World Championships, but more importantly, he was able to play Xbox One's easy-to-digest MOBA. On this week's episode of IGN Arena, Miranda Sanchez, Kyle O'Connor, James Faulkner, and Mitch Dyer grill Brian about the highs and lows of Hi-Rez's attempt to take over consoles -- and wonder if 2015 is SMITE's big year.
League of Legends' music-centric documentary, Frequencies, is available now, and we love it. Additionally, our entire roster is now playing League of Legends. Some are curious if it's too late to learn, what with League's latest evolutions making major changes for this LCS season and all. Plus we go over a couple MOBAs we really aren't enjoying, and decide to play some new stuff.
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Black Hood #1 Review IGN All
Note - Black Hood #1 will be released on Wednesday, February 25. This is a spoiler-free advance review.
Considering how long the Red Circle imprint has been around and how many publishers have been affiliated with these characters, you'd think there would be a lot of baggage coming into Archie Comics' latest revamp. But the appeal of this re-branded Dark Circle imprint is that there's no baggage to be had. Black Hood #1 is a completely fresh start for the character, wiping away all previous continuity and introducing a new character under the hood. This first issue proves that Archie can do dark and gritty superhero comics just as well as they do all-ages adventure and teen romantic comedies.
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Mortal Kombat X: Ermac Reveal Livestream IGN PS3
Get a look at the reveal of Ermac, the fan favorite from the Mortal Kombat series.
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Ariael Trailer IGN PS3
Meet the devil scientist who turns the game's protagonist into God. She also enjoys eating instant noodles.
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Jupiel Trailer IGN PS3
Meet the angel who helps to improve the protagonist's strength. She also adores stuffed animals.
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MS Office Apps Now Available on Android IGN All
The Microsoft Office for Android apps are now available to the public after a preview period that began in November of last year.
Included in the list of Office for Android apps are Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
Android users with devices between 7" and 10.1" can download them for free on Google Play. Access to creation and editing features on devices larger than 10.1" requires an Office 365 subscription.
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Story Trailer IGN PS3
Become a god and fight in the war between angels and demons in this story-based roguelike RPG.
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Mortal Kombat X: Reptile Reveal Rewind Theater IGN PS3
Vince and Destin dive into the Reptile trailer to see if they can get any more information about the character.
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Tokyo Is the Safest City in the World IGN All
Tokyo, Japan is the safest city in the world.
According to a recent report by the Economist, the capital of Japan ranks the highest in terms of digital security, and scores high in terms of health, infrastructure, and personal safety - this despite it being the most populated city in the world.
The report looked at cities considered to be major urban centers, and ranked 50 cities around the world based on the categories mentioned above. South-East Asia's Singapore ranked second, with Osaka, Japan and Stockholm, Sweden taking the third and fourth spots respectively.
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#IDARB Releases Early; Free for Gold Subscribers IGN All
#IDARB is now available on Xbox One, ahead of its expected February release date.
The 2D eSport was previously announced as one of February's Games with Gold, however it's already free to download for Xbox Live Gold subscribers. Non-Gold subscribers can pick it up for $15 USD.
#IDARB combines elements from hockey and basketball to create a chaotic online or local multiplayer game. Spectators can impact the game through Twitch or Twitter by spawning items or adding obstacles during live matches.
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Zachary Quinto Not Returning for Heroes Reborn IGN All
While it had been growing increasingly unlikely that Heroes star Zachary Quinto would return for NBC's Heroes Reborn, with Quinto himself even telling IGN here and here that he was hesitant to return to the series because of his desire to defy audiences' expectations with his work, the actor himself has now confirmed that he won't be reprising his role as Sylar.
Buzzfeed spoke to Quinto at the Sundance Film Festival:
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