Microsoft 'Trying to Match What Consumers Want' for Xbox One Games With Gold IGN All

In an interview with IGN during the Game Developers Conference last week in San Francisco, Microsoft Game Studios Vice President Phil Spencer acknowledged the importance of launching the Games With Gold program on Xbox One, saying that they're "trying to match what customers want" while also stating that "it might not look exactly the way things have looked in the past" on Xbox 360.

"The Games With Gold program on Xbox 360 has been successful for us," Spencer said. "It’s been part of the value people see in

Gold, something we recognize that isn’t on Xbox One that isn’t there today. We haven’t announced a plan, but people should understand that we understand the expectation that people have around what the value on Xbox One Gold should be. It might not look exactly the way things have looked in the past, but the recognition that that form of content and that perk for being a Gold subscriber is important to people, something we definitely hear."

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The 10 Most Patriotic Superheroes IGN All

Saluting in cinemas is expected to rise 6000% this weekend as Captain America makes his way back to the Marvel fold in sequel The Winter Soldier. As a former soldier himself, Cap's whole deal is that he fights for justice in the name of the USA, but he's not the only superhero who is proud to wear his nation's colours. Join us as we round up the most patriotic, flag-waving-est comic-book heroes in history – cut them and they bleed, er... whatever colours are on their flags.

Steve Rogers is a gosh darn true blue American hero who represents everything his country stands for (truth and justice, yes, but don't mention the steroids thing). Cap's origins stretch all the way back to the Second World War, when wimpy wannabe soldier Steve was injected with a super-serum which inflated him like a balloon into the peak of human perfection. Making light work of the Nazis, Captain America has continued to wear the stars and stripes ever since; he always upholds the honourable qualities on which his homeland was founded, but in the modern Marvel Cinematic Universe, Chris Evans' iteration of Cap sees him slightly skeptical of America's peace-keeping efforts. Still, he's red, white and blue through and through – right down to the underpants, we'd wager.

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Top Gun 2 to Tackle Drones IGN All

Jerry Bruckheimer has been talking about his plans for a potential Top Gun sequel, stating that the proposed film will tackle the issue of drones, while star Tom Cruise has said that the film is edging closer to becoming a reality.

Speaking to the HuffingtonPost, Bruckheimer said “The concept is, basically, are the pilots obsolete because of drones? Cruise is going to show them that they’re not obsolete. They’re here to stay.”

Tom Cruise in the original Top Gun.

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EA Origin Ditching Disc Support This Week IGN All

EA has announced its Origin platform will be going all-digital on April 4.

A blog post explains this means that only digital downloads will be offered for both PC and Mac platforms in future.

"What does this mean for you? If you're among 99 percent of our users, absolutely nothing," it reads. "Your shopping experience hasn't changed one single bit.

"But if you're that 1 percent who still desires a physical collection, we want to let you know that Origin won't be able to fulfill that need beginning April 4th. We’ll still be here when you transition your gaming habits to the wonders of digital downloads.

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6 Hot Comics You Can't Miss This Week IGN All

One thing we all have in common is that we want the best of the best. So let us point out the hottest comics and collectibles released each week. We spotlight our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent, new books that look cool, and any toys and games we can't wait to play with.

Check out our picks, then take to the comments to let us know what looks good to you!

By Terry Moore | Abstract Studios

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Chiklis Joins American Horror Story: Freak Show IGN All

Actor Michael Chiklis' return to television is sure to make No Ordinary Family look pretty darn normal.

The Shield and Fantastic Four star has been cast in American Horror Story: Freak Show. The PaleyFest American Horror Story: Coven panel revealed that Chiklis will join returning cast members Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Basset, Frances Conroy and fan-favorite Jessica Lange -- who previously announced that this will be her final season.

Michael Chiklis as Detective Vic Mackey in The Shield.

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Copyright Hurdles Mean No Custom Fighter Share for EA Sports UFC IGN All

EA Sports UFC will feature a Create-A-Fighter system, but players will not be able to share them online due to potential copyright issues.

In an interview with MMAjunkie EA Sports UFC creative director Brian Hayes conceded the fighter share option from EA Sports MMA was something the team loved, but they had to put the kibosh on it “for a number of reasons.”

“One of the big things people did on a game like “Fight Night” is making Rocky Balboa, or Floyd Mayweather or whatever,” said Hayes. “But nowadays when people can make YouTube clips and share them, there’s this whole grey area where if our game allows users to make a Rocky character that’s the intellectual property of somebody else, it causes a ton of problems.”

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