Monthly Archives: September 2015
The Flash: New Season 2 Promo Shows More Zoom
A new promotional video for The Flash: Season 2 has cropped up online, giving us a better look at Zoom. The spot also includes Dr. Martin Stein (Victor Garber), Captain Cold (Wentworth Miller), Jay Garrick (Teddy Sears) and others. Check it out:
The Flash returns Tuesday, October 6 on The CW. Until then, be sure to check out our 14 Greatest Flash Battles and Season 1 review.
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Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Release Date Revealed
Nintendo has announced Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash will release November 20 in North America for $50.
Unveiled at E3 2015, the Wii U exclusive will feature Mega Battles, a jumpshot technique and new characters to the sports series, according to the Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash website. However, Nintendo hasn't detailed what fresh faces might join Mario, Bowser and Peach on the court with this entry.
It's important to note there is no mention of online multiplayer or a single-player campaign for Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. IGN has reached out to Nintendo of America about these features and whether they're included with the Wii U game.
Wrestling Wrap Up: Demon Kane Uses Dark Magic
Gonna be a quick and dirty Wrap Up this week. A fast and filthy column. Like street meat for the soul.
Not much to report these days as the WWE spends a ton of energy hyping this Saturday's big MSG show on the Network. An event I'm actually excited for though I do feel like these "filmed house shows" should feel different than actual PPVs and that the WWE's currently having a bit of trouble trying to figure out how much promotion this one should get over Hell in a Cell.
One Weekend with Apple’s iPhone 6s Plus
Apple says "the only thing that's changed is everything," but you wouldn't know it from glancing at the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus—assuming it's not one of the new Rose Gold devices, of course. Aside from barely-perceptible increases in thickness and heft on both models, which account for material changes and make both phones seem sturdier, they look exactly like last year's models.
But the slogan does correctly hint that there's a lot more than meets the eye with both 6s phones, following Apple's natural order with these things: the numbered phone makes the more obvious hardware changes, while the "S" model refines and builds upon that design. And that fact became very clear as I started putting the iPhone 6s Plus through its paces this weekend following its release on Friday.
Rogue Nation Blu-ray Details and Cover Art
Paramount Home Media Distribution announced today that Mission: Impossible -- Rogue Nation hits Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 15, 2015. The film will also be available as part of the Mission: Impossible 5-movie Blu-ray collection, and will be available on Digital HD November 17.
We have an exclusive first look at several retail versions available for the Blu-ray release, including Walmart, Target and Best Buy. Check them out below, followed by official details on the home video releases:
The Mission: Impossible -- Rogue Nation Blu-ray Combo Pack with Digital HD is loaded with cast and crew interviews and a commentary by Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie. It also includes an inside look at the movie’s stunts, including the Airbus stunt, the underwater sequence and the Moroccan car and motorcycle chase, and much more. The Blu-ray Combo Pack also features a Dolby Atmos soundtrack.
Hitman Release Date Details Revealed
The next installment in the Hitman franchise will be out on March 11, 2016 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Hitman was recently delayed from its initial December release date. Now, Square Enix and Io Interactive have outlined their release plan for the game, which will be a "live game experience that delivers content over time, supported by live events."
On March 11, the initial content will be launched. This will include six campaign missions across three locations: Paris, Sapienza, and Marrakesh. For Contracts mode, there will be around 800 targets for you to craft your Contract from.
Soon You’ll Be Able to Buy Pokemon Butt-Themed Merchandise
The Pokemon Company is releasing a line of Pokemon-bum-themed merchandise. Bum-themed-merchandise. As in, it’s merchandise based on the backend of different Pokemon. Pokebums, basically.
Moving swiftly on, the merchandising line is part of the HIP POP! Parade collection (seriously, it’s Pokemon derrières!), and will be made available in Pokemon Centers in Japan, soon.
The line includes Pokemon butt cushions, butt keyrings, butt commuter cards, rubber butt charms, butt pouches, squishy butt magnets, butt-themed-bags, butt cups – yes, butt cups, for people who want to drink tea out of, never mind – butt cards, and Poke-butt boxer shorts.
Microsoft Announces New Xbox One Holiday Bundle
Microsoft has revealed a new Xbox One Holiday Bundle.
The Xbox One 1TB Holiday Bundle includes a standard 1TB Xbox One console, plus Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Rare Replay and a full-game download of Ori and the Blind Forest.
Need for Speed Offers a Personal Journey with a Narrative
Considering how decidedly average I am at racing games, I’ve always found it slightly odd that scarcely a year goes by without me purchasing at least a couple of entries from the genre. Masochistic tendencies aside, it’s all a bit strange – I know I’m not improving, my knowledge of car makes isn’t getting any better, and my progress through each successive game comes to a screeching halt long before the halfway mark. With this in mind, I thought I’d get some enjoyment from my time with the Need for Speed reboot, but by the time my six or so hours with the game had come to an end, I was hooked.
There’s a number of big changes that have gone into this NFS title, all of which have some role in making it far more appealing to someone like me, who is in no way a car enthusiast, though it certainly seems there’ll be plenty of stuff in there for those who are that way inclined. Having spent the last year taking a break in which to seriously think about how to redefine the franchise, creative director Craig Sullivan explains it’s the fans of the franchise who contributed a lot of the ideas for what should be a staple part of the series going forward. It just so happens that these elements also have universal appeal.
Hardware: Rivals PS4 Beta Date Revealed
Sony has revealed that the PS4 beta for Hardware: Rivals will be launching on September 30 for PS Plus subscribers.
Hardware: Rivals was announced earlier this month. It's an arcade-style vehicle combat game which is exclusive to PlayStation 4.
Anyone with an active PS Plus subscription is able to take part in the beta, you just have to download it from the Plus section of the Store. However, players will be added in batches on a first-come-first served basis. Sony says that new batches of keys will be released regularly throughout the beta.
In addition, if you get a key, you'll be able to invite a friend to join you. If you already participated in the closed beta, you should have a beta key waiting for you.