Monthly Archives: August 2015
Star Wars Skin Packs Come to Minecraft on PlayStation
Although previously exclusive to Xbox, two new Star Wars Minecraft skin packs are now available for PlayStation systems.
The first pack, called the Classic Skin Pack, combines seven versions of Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, and Leia, as well as a few other recognizable Star Wars characters like Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3PO, and Han Solo.
The Star Wars Rebels pack offers up skins for characters such as Ezra Bridger, Hera Syndulla, Kanan Jarrus, and even the curmudgeonly astromech Chopper.
These packs are available now on the PlayStation Store for $3 each.
Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 Premiere Date and New Clip
A few months after the initial season premiere episode, "Siege of Lothal," aired as a stand-alone event this summer, the second season of Star Wars Rebels will resume with weekly episodes on Wednesday, October 14th at 9:30pm ET/PT on Disney XD.
Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 Premiere Review
Per Disney, "Working in tandem with the Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano from The Clone Wars, the rebels will continue their assault on the Imperial Empire and the infamous Darth Vader."
Fantastic 4’s Michael B. Jordan’s Next Comic Book Movie?
Although Fantastic Four has been an almighty critical and commercial disaster, that apparently hasn't soured Human Torch actor Michael B. Jordan on the comic book movie genre.
Michael B. Jordan at IGN's San Diego Comic-Con 2015 live stream.
New Gotham: Season 2 Cast Photos
FOX has released several new photos featuring the cast of Gotham's second season.
The images provide a fresh look at Ben McKenzie's Gordon, Robin Lord Taylor's Cobblepot, Sean Pertwee's Alfred, and several others, including newcomers Jessica Lucas as Tabitha Galavan (aka Tigress) and James Frain as her brother Theo. Plus, get your first look at Michael Chiklis' new character, Barnes.
App Store Update: August 28
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Whispering Willows – ($4.99)
"An adventure, horror themed game where the player takes on the role of Elena, a determined young girl with the extraordinary ability to project her spirit outside of her body. In this spectral form, she can interact with the benevolent spirits and wicked wraiths that used to dwell within the walls of the sinister Willows Mansion. Help Elena use her astral projection to solve puzzles, help lost spirits, and uncover the mysteries behind her missing father."
Daily Deals: $350 PS4, Fallout 4 Discount, Destiny $15
If you want the lowest possible price, get this PS4 with The Last of Us Remastered for $50 off the normal retail price.
Walmart Has A PS4 With Three Games For $400
Pick either a PS4 with Batman or The Last of Us Remastered, then pick another game and Walmart tosses in Madden NFL 16, all for normal MSRP.
Star Wars, Civil War, and Video Game Movie News
Download Keepin' it Reel, Episode 297!
Welcome back to Keepin' It Reel! In this week's podcast, Jim Vejvoda and Chris Carle bring you the latest in genre movie news.
This week's topics include Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Assassin's Creed, Suicide Squad, Gambit, Nintendo's future on the big screen, the Blade reboot, the sequels to Fifty Shades of Grey and more.
Assassin’s Creed Movie Features Shared Universe
Assassin's Creed: The Movie will be connected to the overarching universe Ubisoft has created for its popular video game franchise.
In a Twitter chat with fans, Aymar Azaïzia, head of Assassin's Creed content at Ubisoft, confirmed the movie will share the same universe as the games, books, and comics.
We share the same universe. Elements in the film have consequences as in our games, comics, and books -Aymar https://t.co/FSpepKARt7
— Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) August 28, 2015
XCOM 2 Delayed to 2016
Despite initial plans to release XCOM 2 later this year, Firaxis' has announced its upcoming sci-fi strategy game won't be out until February 5, 2016.
"We’ve set a high bar for the sequel and the entire team has been working hard to make sure we deliver a great follow-up to Enemy Unknown. We just need a little more time to make it the best possible game," the studio said.
"With XCOM 2, we want to have more depth, more replayability, and more investment in your soldiers and this extension will give us the time we need to deliver on our promise to you," Firaxis added. "We appreciate your patience and continued support as we move towards February."
For more on XCOM 2, check out the latest batch of screenshots, which were revealed at Gamescom. While you're at it, give this new footage of The Avenger a look.
Can Minecraft: Story Mode Win Us Over?
From the flint-and-steel activation of a Nether Portal to a notable ubiquity of clucking chickens, Minecraft: Story Mode’s demo seemed deeply invested in conveying the familiar environmental experiences of Minecraft into its narrative. I’m curious how the open slate of Story Mode will ultimately interface with the mostly-mechanical Minecraft world, but from what I saw, Telltale is off to an encouraging start.
I was happy to see that Story Mode will be the first Telltale game to allow players to choose their player avatar. In a nod to Minecraft’s multiplayer character customization, Jesse is rendered in six different models, with three male iterations voiced by Patton Oswalt and the three females by actress Catherine Taber. All six designs seem carefully crafted from the familiar colors and textures of the Minecraft palette, with cleverly Minimal detailing granting each a distinct look.