Monthly Archives: June 2015
Bethesda Store Suggests 2015 Release for Fallout 4
Fallout 4 will launch in 2015, according to Bethesda's online store. Its estimated ship date is listed as "TBA 2015," both before and after Fallout 4 is added to your cart.
This could certainly be a placeholder, both because the store page explains, "Ship date subject to change without notice. We will always update this product page with the latest information we have," and because the store is operated by ThinkGeek, who may not have accurate information from Bethesda.
When contacted for clarification, a Bethesda representative told IGN, "We haven't released a date."
Earlier today, Bethesda announced Fallout 4 alongside a lengthy, puppy-centric trailer. For more on Fallout 4, stay tuned for IGN's E3 coverage of Bethesda's press conference.
Joel McHale to Guest Star on The X-Files
Community star Joel McHale will guest star on FOX's six-episode The X-Files revival.
McHale will play Tad O'Malley, "the anchor of a popular conservative internet news network who becomes an unlikely ally for Fox Mulder," according to Deadline.
Joel McHale in Community.
Warhammer Writer Joins League of Legends Team
Riot Games has hired Warhammer novelist Graham McNeill as the new senior narrative writer for League of Legends.
According to GamesIndustry.biz, McNeill first began speaking with Riot in December of last year, an "informal chat" that eventually lead to this new role at the head of League's narrative team.
This initial talk took place only a few months after Riot announced plans to completely reset the League of Legends lore, which it's been working on rewriting ever since.
Pre-Order and Pre-Download Batman: Arkham Knight on Xbox One
Xbox One owners can now pre-order and pre-download digital copies of Batman: Arkham Knight for $60 via Xbox Live.
Once purchased, all 44GB of it can be fully downloaded to the Xbox One's hard drive. However, it will not be playable until 12:01 EST on June 23.
Xbox's Major Nelson reports those who pre-purchase Rocksteady's final installment in the Arkham trilogy can gain access to exclusive pre-order DLC for Harley Quinn, in which Joker's sidekick causes trouble at the Bludhaven Police Department.
Studio Boss on BvS Darkness Backlash
The release of the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer in April was met with some enthusiasm, sure. However, many criticized the dark themes, lighting, and overall stifling seriousness.
Add in the weightiness of 2013's Man of Steel and Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, and it appears Warner Bros. and DC are looking to be the infrared to Marvel Cinematic Universe's bouncy, colorful, and often humorous ultraviolet.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Film Chief Alan Silverman was asked about whether the darkness in the BvS trailer is a DC Universe trademark.
Warner Bros. on Wonder Woman Female Director and Writers Strategy
President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production at Warner Bros. Pictures Greg Silverman recently explained the process behind choosing writers and a director for the upcoming Wonder Woman film.
The Hollywood Reporter asked the Warner Bros. film chief about the importance of having a woman direct Wonder Woman, given the ongoing debate regarding a lack of female directors in studio films. Here's what Silverman had to say: "We had a very intensive process looking at everybody. Patty
and Michelle
were really the ones who came to the forefront the first go-round, so when things didn't work out with Michelle, we all knew we had someone great who had expressed interest before. She came back and is doing a great job. But it was never about the best female director. She has demonstrated doing amazing work with female characters, such as in
Rumor: Martin Freeman Connects Age of Ultron with Civil War
Remember in Avengers: Age of Ultron where Klaw (Andy Serkis) is on the phone and, after threatening to send a missile where the sun doesn't shine, says "Now, Minister, where were we?"
The "minister" in question might end up being Edward Chase, Prime Minister of England in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to Latino Review.
The website also claims Chase might be a villain, pressured into action against the Avengers after numerous British soldiers are injured near the start of Civil War.
Last month, IGN reported that Martin Freeman will be in Captain America: Civil War, though we were not sure what his role will be. There are rumors that Freeman will be in both Civil War and the Black Panther movie, possibly as US State Department Official Everett K. Ross, who's a Wakanda expert from the comics -- which could explain why he was on the other end of that phone call with Klaw in Age of Ultron.
Deals of the Week: Fallout 4 $46, $323 Xbox One With Kinect, Amazon PC Games Summer Sale
There is no better pre-order bonus than 23% off. Use code 23PERC-ENTOFF-48HOUR to get the discount. PS4 and Xbox One copies are also up on Amazon for pre-order. If the code is not working, click on your account, go to settings, and add your address. This is for region verification.
IGN Presents the History of Awesome: 1981
Welcome back to IGN's History of Awesome - a year-long look back at all the coolest and most influential games, movies, TV shows, comic books, toys, and tech that have shaped pop culture, and shaped the lives of an entire generation. Up this week is 1981 - the year MTV changed music forever, the first appearance of Mario, and Indiana Jones' epic entrance into cinema history.
Catch up on IGN's History of Awesome:
Obi-Wan Star Wars Trilogy Rumored
More rumors of future Star Wars film content have surfaced today, shortly after we learned there's a possibility of Han Solo and Boba Fett taking center stage in the second Star Wars Anthology film.
Schmoes Know reports that a source has leaked information heard in Disney's halls about the entertainment giant being in negotiations with Ewan McGregor to reprise the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi. But instead of just one Anthology film, it's possible Disney is eyeing three.