Feature: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Directors Discuss Caulfield, Canon & Switch

“Both endings of the original Life is Strange are canon”.

What were you getting up to in 2015?

Maybe you were playing video games back then too, so as a refresher, 2015 was the release year for the sweeping epic Metal Gear Solid V, the somewhat polarising Fallout 4, and indie darlings Rocket League and Undertale. If you were one of the few people rocking a Wii U, it’s possible you were lurking in Splatoon lobbies.

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Poll: Box Art Brawl: Professor Layton And The Miracle Mask

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Hello folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl!

Last week, we checked out the Game Boy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country. It was a classic 3-way battle in which Japan managed to emerge victorious with 42% of the vote. Europe followed very closely with 39%, while North America floundered slightly at 19%.

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Video: Minecraft Movie ‘Exclusive Insight’ Shows Off The Live-Action Crafting Table

The goal is to authentically capture “the spirit of Minecraft”.

During Minecraft Live 2024, Mojang shared an “exclusive insight” of the upcoming Minecraft movie, due out in April 2025.

The live-action project is being led by director Jared Hess and producer and creative director of entertainment at Mojang, Torfi Frans Olafsson. Both understand how creators have already made such amazing animated stories and content based on Minecraft, and so the decision was made to do something different with a movie on a much larger scale.

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Minecraft is getting a new biome and The Creaking, a creepy mob that only moves when you look away

Mojang want to release smaller updates more frequently for Minecraft, instead of one major update each summer. This evening’s Minecraft Live stream detailed the Bravery And Bundles update, coming next, but also another update to follow in the next few months. A creepy update.

It doesn’t have a name yet, but it’ll add The Pale Garden, a new biome of eerie, grey trees and hanging moss that’s quiet during the day, but which at night is inhabited by a new mob, the Creaking.

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Daily Deals: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Nintendo Switch OLED, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and More

The weekend is officially here, and we’ve rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Saturday, September 28, below:

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for $54.99

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is officially on sale at an all-time low price. This sequel to 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake brings Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret, and Red XIII outside of Midgar for the very first time, with Sephiroth looming and moving in on his goals. This experience offers well over 100 hours of content, with 36 sidequests and a main story over 40 hours long. If you haven’t played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, now is the time to score one of the best 2024 titles out there at a discount.

Nintendo Switch OLED for $299.99

Here’s a rare deal that we’d normally only see during Black Friday. Woot! (owned by Amazon) is currently offering a brand new Nintendo Switch OLED gaming console for only $299.99. This is a guaranteed US model (not import) and includes a full one-year Nintendo warranty. Both color variants – white or neon red/blue Joy-Cons – are available. Amazon Prime members get free shipping, otherwise there’s a $5 shipping charge.

Tears of the Kingdom for $44.99

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of the most impressive games ever made. It features three distinct layers of its map, with Hyrule, the Depths, and the Sky Islands, which opens up the world in ways never thought possible in Breath of the Wild. Right now, you can save on Tears of the Kingdom at Woot, where the game is only $44.99. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the best games of the past decade.

Nanoleaf Lines 60 Degrees Smarter Kit

Nanoleaf has its 60 Degrees Smarter Kit on sale this weekend for only $179.99. This package includes small backlit LED light bars, which allow you to create any shape you’d like on your wall. Over 16 million colors are supported, and installation is incredibly easy! This kit includes nine total lines, and you can combine these with any one of Nanoleaf’s other kits for even more possibilities.

Kingdom Hearts All-in-One Package for $35

If you’re itching to start a new series, Kingdom Hearts is one of the best out there to jump into. From Tetsuya Nomura, Kingdom Hearts mashes together the worlds of Disney and Square Enix to tell the tale of light and darkness. This All-in-One package contains a total of ten games, with everything up to Kingdom Hearts III included. Now is the perfect time to get caught up before Kingdom Hearts IV, so pick up the All-in-One bundle today and jump into Sora’s journey.

Apple Watch Ultra (Premium Refurbished) for $449

Amazon has the Apple Watch Ultra for $449 today. This is the premium refurbished model, but most often, these watches have zero scratches or signs of use at all. If you’re interested in the Ultra line but don’t plan to spend $799 for a new watch, this is a fantastic alternative.

Indiana Jones: The Complete Collection Vinyl for $213.95

Finally, this Indiana Jones: The Complete Collection Vinyl Box Set is on sale at Amazon for $213.95. This collection includes the soundtrack from each of the five Indiana Jones films on vinyl! A total of 10 LPs are included, making this the ultimate collector’s item for any fan of John Williams.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Interactive Map is Now Available

IGN’s The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom map is here! Our interactive map tracks essential collectibles across Hyrule, including Heart Pieces and Might Crystals. It also shows the locations of main and side quests, so you always know exactly where to go on your adventure.

Note that our Echoes of Wisdom interactive map isn’t 100% complete yet, but we’re hard at work making sure it’s finished as quickly as possible. If the location you’re currently exploring isn’t fully covered, check back later!

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Interactive Map

The map filters on our Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom interactive map include:

  • Locations, including Waypoints, Shops, and Dungeons, so you always know where to go next.
  • Collectibles, including Echoes, Heart Pieces, and Stamps.
  • Items, such as Clothing, Ingredients, and Rupees.
  • Quests, including main and side quests.
  • Other noteable map markers, such as Bosses and animals like Cucco.

Heart Piece Locations in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

While you’re using IGN’s The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom interactive map to keep on track throughout your adventure around Hyrule, make sure you’re grabbing Heart Pieces to help increase your maximum health. The game has a variety of dungeons and enemies, meaning you’ll want to withstand as many hits as possible.

Our Echoes of Wisdom All Heart Pieces: Locations and Guide page includes locations for all the Heart Pieces, including:

Meg Koepp is a Guides Editor on the IGN Guides team, with a focus on trends. When she’s not working, you can find her playing an RPG or making miniatures.

Feature: “Venom, Dr. Doom, And Whoever I’m In The Mood For That Day” – Shuhei Matsumoto Talks Marvel vs. Capcom

The world warrior.

Shuhei Matsumoto may not yet be as familiar in the fighting game world as the exuberant Yoshinori Ono, but with his playful personality and regular online announcements, panels and interviews, he’s certainly on his way.

Since 2017 he has been assisting with and spearheading productions on the likes of Street Fighter 6, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, the Capcom Fighting Collection, and now the superb Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

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