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Friday, May 17, 2013

We Want! Friday the 13th NES Jason Action Figure

NECA has just revealed the first glimpse of its San Diego Comic-Con exclusive figure: Friday the 13th Jason, as seen in the 1989 NES video game!

Standing at 7 inches tall, this fully articulated figure looks just like the 16-bit version of Jason from the game, right down to the bright purple jumpsuit -- and it even features glow-in-the-dark components! The toy also includes machete and axe accessories.

Fans can pick up NES Jason at SDCC from July 17-21 at NECA's booth #3145. The collectible is priced at $25.

Via Figures.com and Badass Digest

Max Nicholson is a writer for IGN, and he desperately seeks your approval. Show him some love by following @Max_Nicholson on Twitter, or MaxNicholson on IGN.

Samsung: Galaxy S4 Sales to Pass 10 Million

Less than a month after releasing its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, Samsung claims sales of the device are expected to surpass 10 million by next week. The Korea Times reports Samsung Electronics CEO Shin Jong-kyun made the statements during a press conference in Seoul, Korea on Thursday.

Based on the company's sales history with its prior flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3, it appears the Galaxy S4 will prove the fastest selling mobile device in the company's history. According to Jong-kyun, the Galaxy S3 needed 50 days to push out 10 million units.

Research firm Strategy Analytics claims Samsung devices account for 95 percent of Android OS hardware on the market. Earlier this week, Google announced plans to sell an unlocked Galaxy S4 running a standard, Nexus-like Android operating system.

Matt Clark is a freelance writer covering the world of videogames, tech, and popular culture. Follow him on Twitter @ClarkMatt and MyIGN at Matt_Clark.

Next Xbox Reportedly Smaller With ‘Flattened’ Controllers

A new rumor may have provided the first details about Microsoft’s next console and controllers. According to The Verge, anonymous sources suggest that the new console is “smaller and denser” than the Xbox 360 with “newly designed controllers that are said to be ‘flattened’ in appearance.”

Microsoft is also said to be prepping a new dashboard update for the Xbox 360 to prepare for the transition to its new console. The update will reportedly enter beta in late June or early July with a final release planned for August, and will feature a user interface update to more closely align with smaller Live Tiles like those coming to Windows 8.1. Microsoft is also allegedly “tweaking the look of the Xbox dashboard, with the possibility of darker or lighter themes.”

The Verge’s report also suggests that Microsoft “is aiming to ensure Xbox 360 users can transition over to the next-generation console and interact with existing Xbox 360 users using messaging, beacons, and achievements.” Their sources also reportedly confirmed last week’s rumor that Microsoft will abandon Microsoft Points in its new console and say that the reveal event for the console will include details about its integrated broadcast TV features.

For now, all of this is just a rumor, but we’ll find out official details in just four days when Microsoft reveals its next-gen Xbox on May 21st. Be sure to tune into IGN’s pre-show beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific for our coverage, which will also feature special guest Peter Molyneux, creator of Fable and former Lionhead Studios boss.

Andrew Goldfarb is IGN’s news editor. Keep up with pictures of the latest food he’s been eating by following @garfep on Twitter or garfep on IGN.

Syfy Renews Warehouse 13 for a Fifth and Final Season

Syfy announced today that its original series Warehouse 13 will return for a fifth and final season of six episodes in 2014.

"Warehouse 13 has been an incredible signature series for us," said Mark Stern, Syfy President of Original Content. "We are grateful to the loyal and passionate fan base and know that Jack Kenny, his gifted creative team, and outstanding ensemble cast will give them an amazing finale season."

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Currently, Warehouse 13 airs on Mondays at 10pm ET/PT, following the new hit series Defiance. Production for Season 5 is scheduled to begin this summer in Toronto.

Max Nicholson is a writer for IGN, and he desperately seeks your approval. Show him some love by following @Max_Nicholson on Twitter, or MaxNicholson on IGN.

Madden 25 Anniversary Edition Announced

EA has announced an Anniversary Edition of Madden NFL 25. Available for $99.99, the Anniversary Edition will offer offers for DirecTV and NFL Sunday Ticket, including “a unique code to access the 2013 regular season (17 weeks) trial of NFL Sunday Ticket on computers, tablets, and mobile devices.”

The Anniversary Edition will offer an exclusive Madden Ultimate Team pack for all 17 weeks of the regular season and will also allow fans who aren’t DirecTV subscribers to get $10 off their first month of service and a full year of NFL Sunday Ticket MAX for free. Those who already subscribe will receive access to NFL Sunday Ticket on computers and mobile devices. According to EA, the full package offers “over $400 in value.”

“We’re delighted to offer our fans this special edition to celebrate the franchise they helped build over the last 25 years,” said senior EA Sports marketing director Anthony Stevenson. “Pairing the ultimate football video game experience with the ultimate viewing experience in DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket will deliver incredible value and excitement all season long.”

The Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition will be available exclusively at Amazon, and pre-orders are available now.

Madden NFL 25 will launch on Xbox 360 on and PlayStation 3 on August 27th.

Andrew Goldfarb is IGN’s news editor. Keep up with pictures of the latest food he’s been eating by following @garfep on Twitter or garfep on IGN.

3DS eShop: Zelda Sale and Tons of GameGear Games

During today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, the Big N announced that a slue of Game Gear games are headed to the 3DS eShop's Virtual Console service. The list of confirmed games is as follows:

• Columns

• Crystal Warriors

• Defenders of Oasis

• Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

• G-LOC: Air Battles

• Shining Force II: The Sword of Hajya

• Sonic Blast

• Sonic Drift 2

• Sonic Labyrinth

• Sonic the Hedgehog

• Sonic the Hedgehog 2

• Tails Adventure

• Vampire: Master of Darkness

It was also announced that when classic Game Boy Color games The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons hit the 3DS eShop on May 30, they'll be offered at the discounted price of $4.99 each. This promotion will last for three weeks, at which point they'll go for $5.99 each.

Audrey Drake is a Nintendo Editor at IGN. She is also a lifelong gamer, a frequent banisher of evil and a wielder of various legendary blades. You can keep track of her wild adventures by following Aminka on IGN or @GameOnAminka on Twitter. Game on!

Vote For The Hangover Part III #MyWolfpack Competition Winner

For the last five days we've been searching for the UK's best Wolfpack so that we can send them to the premiere of The Hangover Part III next week in London. Entrants were encouraged to send us a photo of themselves with their Wolfpack and we selected a finalist each day from hundreds of entries.

It's now up to you to decide which of the five Wolfpacks deserve to win the VIP trip to The Hangover Part III premiere. Simply feast your eyes on the five finalists below and cast your vote at the bottom of the page to seal their fates. We'll announce the winners on Monday!

The competition is now closed to new entrants. Terms and conditions.

Monday - Rob Carter