Monthly Archives: November 2015
Yo-Kai Watch Developer Open to Bringing Franchises to Wii U, NX
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino wants to get Yo-Kai Watch into the hands of as many players as possible. In an interview, Hino told us this means potential Yo-Kai Watch games on Wii U and potentially, Nintendo's next-gen platform known as NX.
Hino told us that if Level-5 has a title that would be served well as a Wii U game, "I would definitely want to proactively consider it." Recently Level-5 collaborated with Ubisoft on a Wii U, Yo-Kai Watch-themed version of Ubisoft's Let's Dance, but so far that's as close as the series has come to Nintendo's home console.
As for the next generation of hardware, Hino expressed interest in developing game for the platform, if the console can "bring Level-5 games to as many kids as possible." If the company determines that to be the case, Hino told us "it wouldn’t be impossible" to see Level-5 developing games for it.
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Out Now
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is now available for iOS and Android, Electronic Arts has announced.
This new free-to-play mobile title tasks players with collecting various Star Wars characters to create teams that can be used in battles set across a wide array of locales iconic to Lucasfilms' beloved sci-fi universe.
"We've created a game for Star Wars and RPG fans where you can mix and match your favorite characters from across all the films and TV shows, creating squads with heroes from both the light and dark sides," executive producer John Salera said.
"The game is simple to control but has incredible depth and breadth," he added. "You can strategize on which characters complement each other most, then make your custom teams more powerful with new gear and loot you win from battles, on all the planets and epic locations that you love, anytime, anywhere."
Guardians 2 Debunks Star-Lord Father Rumor
James Gunn took to his official Facebook page to shoot down the rumor about Star-Lord's parentage.
"The rumors surrounding Quill’s parentage at the present moment are completely false, and aren’t even close to the truth," he wrote, adding at the end, "We’re creating a film that doesn’t rely on plot twists to be an enjoyable experience. They’re only a very small part of what we’re cooking up for you."
Gunn's entire Facebook post reads as follows:
"All right. From this moment on I’m going to stop commenting on any rumors surrounding Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, because, eventually, someone is going to come up with a spoiler that has some truth to it. That said, the rumors surrounding Quill’s parentage at the present moment are completely false, and aren’t even close to the truth. I don’t know how people come up with this stuff, but it certainly isn’t through legitimate sources.
Wrestling Wrap Up: Sheamus Wins Title at Survivor Series
I think the main problem with this past Sunday's Survivor Series is that there was really no true outcome any of us were stoked about. Given all the players and all the matches set in place, there was just no real finish that we were looking forward to. And that, again, speaks to the WWE's overall inability to build new stars and make them hot before they try and pass the torch to them. It always seems like they're constantly playing catch up.
Kevin Bacon to Star in Tremors TV Series Reboot
The classic sci-fi franchise Tremors is getting a TV revival, and Kevin Bacon is returning to both star in and executive produce the project.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the series will return to its fictional setting of Perfection, Nev., with Bacon reprising his lead role a Valentine McKee. Earlier this year, the actor expressed interest in returning to the franchise, saying, "I’d love to do something else with Tremors and revisit the character 25 years later."
Bacon in Tremors
Mads Mikkelsen Officially Announced for Doctor Strange
After a slew of leaked details and set photos Marvel Studios has formally announced filming on Doctor Strange.
"Doctor Strange follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions," reads the announcement on Marvel.com.
The titular Sorcerer Supreme will be played by Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game, The Hobbit), while Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave, The Martian) has also been confirmed as mystical big bad Baron Mordo. Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton and Michael Stuhlbarg's casting was also officially announced.
Every Jedi Ever
For over a thousand generations the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic…
The Jedi have inspired our imaginations for decades now, from the early days of Luke, Obi-Wan and Yoda, through the Prequel adventures where we saw the Jedi Order in their prime, and on into the excellent Clone Wars animated series and beyond. And now, of course, we’re set for an entirely new chapter in the history of the Jedi with The Force Awakens ready to open next month.
In tribute to these iconic figures, we’ve retrieved from the holocrons of the Jedi Archives a complete list of every Jedi ever. From Qui-Gon Jinn and Mace Windu to Plo Koon and Yaddle (!), and all the way through to Ezra Bridger and Luke Skywalker, this timeline collects all the canon Jedi created for the movies, TV shows, books, stories and comics. (But please note, these are canon Jedi only. Lucasfilm no longer considers the Expanded Universe to be an “official” part of the Star Wars saga.)
Gabe Newell Invests in High-Tech Sous Vide Cooking Company
Known for his work with Valve and their Steam gaming platform, Gabe Newell has ventured into new ground after investing in ChefSteps, a group of graduates from the Modern Cuisine lab that aim to merge modern tech with cooking.
According to a report from Eater, Chefsteps has launched its first piece of hardware, an immersion circulator called the Joule. It cooks specially sealed food by warming it in a pot of water, allowing it to soak in any spices or seasonings while being heated. The result is often a consistent, tender product with low effort. Newell is no stranger to supporting modern tech, with his company Valve supporting the HTC Vive virtual reality headset and the Steambox, a line of living room PCs that Newell believes will overtake modern consoles.
Cruise Reportedly in Talks for Mummy Reboot
UPDATE: Deadline is reporting that their sister publication, Variety, is wrong in their reporting (cited below) that Tom Cruise is in talk for Universal's Mummy reboot.
"Both Universal and the star’s people tell Deadline adamantly that no deal with Cruise is in the works for the film," reports Deadline. "He is currently filming Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. Mission: Impossible 6 begins shooting next August."
The original report follows.
Tom Cruise's next mission, should he choose to accept it, might be starring in Universal's contemporary reboot of The Mummy.
You Don’t Know Star Wars as Well as This 3rd Grader
From the moment 7-year old Arden Hayes stepped onto the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live, it was clear he meant business. In a segment Kimmel called Ard-Wars, the Los Angeles 3rd grader went up against Star Wars cast members in a battle of the brains.
Assisted by teammate R2-D2, Arden competed against Star Wars stars Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, John Boyega and Daisy Ridley. Easily answering questions like "Who was Red Leader during the Battle of Endor?" (it was Wedge Antilles), Arden went so far as to steal a question right out from underneath the nose of the cast members.
The cast members, it should be noted, were severely outclassed in the show down. Arden only missed one question, beating the stars 60-0.