• Skyrim Anniversary Edition Celebrates Release By Offering Free Horse Armor

    Posted on November 11, 2021 by Joseph Knoop

    Oh, how things have changed. Fifteen years after gamers raised heck about horse armor in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Bethesda is discounting the infamous DLC in Skyrim Anniversary Edition, as first reported by PC Gamer.

    The horse armor DLC can be found in Skyrim's Creation Club menu. You should see both versions (steel and elven) pop up in the Featured tab for download. From there, restart your game and head to any stable in the region. Find the NPC who sells you horses and there will be new dialogue to acquire armor for your valiant steed. Choose which version you want, pay the kind stableman 500 Septim, and you've officially pimped out your ride.

    It's funny to think that when Bethesda introduced Oblivion players to horse armor DLC, it only cost $2.50 (or 200 Microsoft Points), and many in the gaming community laughed at the notion of paying real money for cosmetic DLC in a single-player game. Nowadays, the term "battle pass" and "content roadmap" are par for the course, and gamers everywhere are paying much, much more than $2.50 for in-game items. According to US Gamer, Bethesda was simply the first third-party publisher to bite on Microsoft's idea to provide microtransactions on the Xbox Live Marketplace.

    It wasn't even so much the fact that the DLC existed (Oblivion certainly didn't invent the idea for post-launch content), but the price point that riled people up. Check out old NeoGaf forum posts and you'll see people joking that next we'd get horse armor sponsored by Pepsi. Horse Armor quickly became a running joke in the video gaming community anytime a developer released DLC that seemed less-than-necessary.

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 10th Anniversary Edition thankfully comes with much more than horse armor to celebrate the occasion. The re-release includes new questlines, weapons and armor from Morrowind, survival mode, and fishing mechanics. That's on top of all previously released content, Creation Club content, and more. Skyrim Anniversary Edition is out today.

    Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/has three dollars.

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    Where to Watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife

    Posted on November 11, 2021 by Adam Bankhurst

    Originally set to arrive in 2020, Ghostbusters: Afterlife will finally premiere in theaters on November 19, 2021. In this sequel to the original Ghostbusters films, Jason Reitman will not only be directing a new generation of Ghostbusters actors like Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace, Carrie Coon, and Paul Rudd, but he is also welcoming back original cast members like Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and Sigourney Weaver.

    Considering this is one of the most-anticipated movies of the year, this guide will let you know how you can watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife, if it’s any good, and much more.

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife Release Date

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife will be released on November 19, 2021.

    Where to Watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife will be released exclusively in theaters, meaning there will be no day-and-date release on any streaming platform.

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer

    You can watch the final Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer right here:

    What Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife?

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife is set in the small town of Summerville, Oklahoma, and tells the story of Carrie Coon's Callie, a single mom who left Chicago with her two children after hearing of her long-estranged father's passing — a father she never even knew. When they settle in their new home, they quickly discover they are connected to a team of paranormal investigators named the Ghostbusters and that their father/grandfather may have been one of its key members.

    As supernatural phenomena begin to occur, the family and their friends must solve a mystery linked to the relocation of their father/grandfather and use the equipment made famous by the Ghostbusters to save the town and possibly the world.

    Directed by Jason Reitman, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a follow-up to the events from 1984’s Ghostbusters and 1989’s Ghostbusters 2, which were both directed by Jason’s father Ivan Reitman.

    “I’ve always thought of myself as the first Ghostbusters fan, when I was a 6-year-old visiting the set," Jason said in an interview with EW. "I wanted to make a movie for all the other fans. This is the next chapter in the original franchise. It is not a reboot. What happened in the '80s happened in the '80s, and this is set in the present day.”

    How Long Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife?

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife is two hours and four minutes long.

    What Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife Rated?

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for “supernatural action and some suggestive references.”

    Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife Good?

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife has received relatively good reviews ahead of its premiere. It is currently sitting at 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic. We were on the higher end in our Ghostbusters: Afterlife review, giving it a 9/10 and saying, “A delightfully lovely movie that will satisfy those who grew up with Ramis, Hudson, Murray, and Aykroyd, Ghostbusters: Afterlife will make youngsters fall just as in love with the new generation.”

    Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

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    Triangle Strategy Preorders Are Live

    Posted on November 11, 2021 by Chris Reed

    Do you have a Final Fantasy Tactics-shaped hole in your heart? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that Triangle Strategy is heading exclusively to Nintendo Switch on March 4, 2022. Published by Square Enix and developed by the team behind Octopath Traveler, Triangle Strategy is a modern take on a particular kind of fantasy strategy game. It’s now available to preorder at a variety of retailers.

    Preorder Triangle Strategy

    Formerly known at Project Triangle Strategy, this game has dropped "Project" from its title. And unlike many games these days, no special editions or preorder bonuses have been announced so far. So if you want to lock in a preorder, the only choice you have to make is your retailer of choice.

    Triangle Strategy Demo

    If you want to kick this game’s tires before throwing down money, you can download a demo of Triangle Strategy right now on the Nintendo eShop. Note this isn’t the final build of the game. In fact, Square Enix surveyed players of the demo in order to use the feedback to tweak the finished product.

    No Preorder Bonus

    So far, no preorder bonuses have been announced either by the publisher or by any of the retailers. If that changes, we’ll track it here.

    What is Triangle Strategy?

    Triangle Strategy is another of what Square Enix is calling “HD-2D” games. That means the art style is roughly 16-bit, harking back to the golden age of JRPGs, but the graphics use modern flourishes like 3D and tilt-shift effects. It comes together nicely, as anyone familiar with Octopath Traveler can attest.

    This game is a throwback to the style of Final Fantasy Tactics. As such, it’s a turn-based strategy game that has you commanding a team of warriors on multi-tiered environments to take down opposing forces. Your characters’ position on the battlefield plays into their effectiveness as well, with higher-up forces getting increased range. You can also chain together elemental reactions, like using fire to melt ice in the environment and then using lightning on the water to inflict damage.

    Other Preorder Guides

    Chris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.

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    MoviePass Rises From the Grave, Reacquired by Original Co-founder

    Posted on November 11, 2021 by Joseph Knoop

    MoviePass, the too-good-to-be-true theater ticket subscription service/venture capital nightmare, may be returning in some form. Business Insider reports that original cofounder Stacy Spikes has purchased the company back.

    Spikes was granted ownership over MoviePass on Monday by a Southern District of New York bankruptcy court judge, with the purchase finalized on Wednesday. Spikes reportedly placed an undisclosed bid to the trustee handling the bankruptcy of Helios and Matheson Analytics, the company's previous owner who purchased MoviePass in 2017 as it struggled to stay afloat.

    You can watch our video on MoviePass' demise below.

    "We are thrilled to have it back and are exploring the possibility of relaunching soon," Spikes told Business Insider. "Our pursuit to reclaim the brand was encouraged by the continued interest from the moviegoing community. We believe, if done properly, theatrical subscription can play an instrumental role in lifting moviegoing attendance to new heights."

    MoviePass imploded in incredible fashion back in 2019, thanks in part to a seemingly wildly unstable business model and subsequent (and dramatic) changes to that business model. These included price surging, removing popular movies from the app (I myself was jilted out of seeing Mission Impossible: Fallout at the last minute), even changing users' passwords to lock them out of the app. The pitch was genuinely astounding: Users originally only had to pay $7 a month to watch as many movies in theaters as they liked. When Helios and Matheson acquired MoviePass in 2017, the company launched a subscription tier for $10 a month to see one movie per day. Subscriber count skyrocketed from 20,000 to 100,000 in two days. At its peak, MoviePass boasted more than 3 million subscribers. Spikes, who says he raised concerns about the company's sustainability, was fired from in 2018.

    Like all things too good to be true, this proved wildly unrealistic. After months and months of speculation, Helios and Matheson Analytics shut down MoviePass for good in September 2019.

    Weirdly, MoviePass began teasing some sort of comeback earlier this year with a new website with the MoviePass name and featuring a mysterious countdown. It's unclear if this is part of Spikes' plan to revitalize the brand.

    It's possible Spikes may have reacquired MoviePass for a comparatively modest sum. In the June 2020 bankruptcy auction for Helios and Matheson assets, Business Insider reports no competitive bids were made. The bankruptcy trustee set a minimum bid of $250,000, but Helios and Matheson listed the estimated value of MoviePass between $1 million and $10 million, according to Variety.

    Spikes told Business Insider that he acquired MoviePass for less than the $250,000 minimum amount. Customer data and emails were not part of the sale, he added.

    Spikes has launched a new website dubbed iwantmoviepass.com where users can submit their email for future notifications about the service.

    In the years since MoviePass' demise, theater chains like AMC have started their own filmgoing subscription plans, like AMC Stubs A-List.

    Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/burned former MoviePass subscriber for IGN.

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    IGN’s Shoppable Gift Guide Livestream: How to Watch and What to Expect

    Posted on November 11, 2021 by Adam Bankhurst

    In celebration of the upcoming holidays, IGN, in partnership with Walmart, is hosting a QVC-style holiday shopping guide stream ahead of Black Friday, that will see our greatest deal experts going through Walmart's complete inventory to help you find the hottest game, movie, TV, toy, and tech gifts of 2021. The best part? You will be able to shop along with us and seamlessly add your favorite items to your own Walmart cart and check-out while watching.

    IGN is carrying the stream and, as usual, this watch guide will provide you with everything you need to know to watch the show, including when it starts, a list of places you can watch it with us, and what you can expect to see.

    IGN’s Shoppable Gift Guide Livestream Start Time

    IGN’s Shoppable Gift Guide Livestream will take place on Tuesday, November 16 at 3pm PT/6pm ET/11pm GMT. If you are watching from Australia, that translates to November 17 at 9am AEST. The stream will last roughly 1.5 hours.

    Where to Watch IGN’s Shoppable Gift Guide Livestream

    If you’re interested in watching IGN’s Shoppable Gift Guide Livestream, we’ll be hosting it here and across our many channels on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the deal extravaganza show with us:

    What to Expect at the Upcoming IGN’s Shoppable Gift Guide Livestream

    IGN’s Shoppable Gift Guide Livestream will be hosted by our very own IGN Deals guru Seth Macy and host extraordinaire Brian Altano. They will look through Walmart's expansive list of gift options to present clever and fun ideas that are sure to please even the most Grinchiest of recipients.

    Not only will this let you get a jump start on your Black Friday shopping, but these items will go live on Walmart.com as we discuss them so everyone will have a fair shot at securing that which they desire most! As previously mentioned, you won't even have to leave IGN's stream as you will be able to add these items to your Walmart cart and checkout via a shopping platform called Talk Shop.

    This shopping event will be cozy and just generally a "Good Vibes" time and will cover the best and most sought-after game, movie, TV, toy, and tech gifts of 2021.

    If you can't wait to get your holiday shopping done, be sure to check out all of IGN's Holiday Gift Guides, including:

    Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

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