Monthly Archives: November 2015
The Bastard Executioner Cancelled by FX
FX drama The Bastard Executioner has been cancelled after just one season.
According to Variety, The Bastard Executioner's creator Kurt Sutter said that "the numbers just didn't sustain the cost of the show, quite frankly... It’s all math at the end of the day. We couldn’t establish that core audience that allows you to figure out your advertising paradigm and whether or not the show is affordable.”
Sutter has taken out an ad in Variety which thanks the cast, crew, and the production company Imagine Television.
He said that the reason The Bastard Executioner didn't perform well was because of its "dense mythology... It was historically based. I do think they're harder to plug into." However, he said that he "wouldn't have done anything differently," adding, "I love this story."
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Has Been Delayed
Square Enix has announced Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is delayed until later in 2016.
According to a post on the game's official site, the developer does not want to “compromise on quality” and has moved the game’s release date to August 23. The game was slated to release on February 23, 2016 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
“As you may have already seen by reading and watching the many previews for Deus Ex: Mankind, our aim is for it to be a worthy successor to Human Revolution, and to improve upon that game in every way possible. I know that expectations are extremely high, and we not only want to meet those expectations, but exceed them,” Eidos Montreal's head of studio David Anfossi said in a statement.
One Month Until The Force Awakens: 5 Things To Know
There's just one more month until Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters, and that 30-day gap still feels massive. This is crunch time for the movie's release though, so to help ready you for its debut we've put together five bits of information that we think even the most casual fan would benefit knowing.
Some minor spoilers are ahead, but considering no one even really knows what the plot of this movie is, don't expect much to be given away. Make sure you stay tuned to IGN for even more Star Wars coverage as the countdown to The Force Awakens continues.
She isn't "Princess" Leia anymore! It's worth knowing what her new title is before heading into theaters.
New Premium Tracks Coming to Guitar Hero Live
A bunch of premium content is now available to access in Guitar Hero Live.
Taking advantage of the ability to record live shows and then throw them into the game in "a matter of weeks," Activision has dropped new performances from Rival Sons, the "rising rock band from Southern California" that opened the official Guitar Hero Live launch party in LA. Tracks from the band, playable in GHTV, are as follows:
· Keep On Swinging (Live)
· Pressure and Time (Live)
· Electric Man (Live)
Acti has promised to add more performances from the launch party, including tracks from Weezer and Grizfolk, later on in the year.
Additionally, there are a handful of new playable music videos in GHTV, too. Here's the run-down:
Pearl White New 3DS XL May Be Coming to North America
The Pearl White model of Nintendo's New 3DS XL is headed to North America in December, according to an online listing.
The handheld is currently up for pre-order at Play-Asia -- as spotted by NintendoTweet -- with a release date of December 2015.
Pearl White New 3DS XL is heading to NA early next month! https://t.co/qQ9lZnFHDB #New3DS #Nintendo pic.twitter.com/RnRkXcOADd
This Week’s PSN Deals Revealed
Sony has revealed which games on the PlayStation Network have received price drops this week.
You can save big on Warframe Platinum on PS4 this week, for example 3120 Platinum + Triple Rare Mod is now $105 down from $150. Meanwhile on PS3, God Mode, The Cursed Crusade, and The Testament of Sherlock Holmes have all been discounted. Additionally, Persona 4: Golden on Vita is now $10 rather than $30.
There are also deals for PlayStation Plus members. UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor is $45 down from $50, you can save 50 cents on Dreamals, and Ender of Fire is half off, now $7.50.
As for price drops, The Crew on PS4 is now $30, down from $60, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt + Expansion Pass is now $75 rather than $85. We learned yesterday that Resident Evil Revelations 2 Episode One is now free on Xbox One, and the same is now true on both PS4 and PS3.
New Flash / Arrow Crossover Promo Intros Hawkman
The CW has released a new promo trailer for its upcoming The Flash / Arrow crossover event, providing proper introductions for Casper Crump's Vandal Savage and Falk Hentschel's Hawkman.
This two-episode crossover will air on December 1 and usher in a host of new DC characters in preparation of the network's upcoming Legends of Tomorrow spinoff.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: A Visual Guide to All the Characters
To see even more of the cast, be sure to check out this first photo from the set, showcasing Black Canary (Katie Cassidy), Speedy (Willa Holland) and Diggle (David Ramsey), as well as Hawkgirl (Ciara Renée) and Hentschel's Hawkman in costume.
DC/Vertigo Comic Book Unfollow Gets ABC TV Adaptation
DC/Vertigo comic book Unfollow is being adapted for TV by ABC. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Unfollow will be written and executive produced by The Originals showrunner Michael Narducci.
The comic Unfollow is from Rob Williams and Michael Dowling, and focuses on a billionaire who has become terminally ill. He announces this fact via social media and says that he is going to give his fortune away to 140 random people from around the world. However, one of them is found dead, causing the rest of them to become suspects in the murder, and possibly the next victim.
UK Deals: Call of Duty: Black Ops III under £35
Fallout 4 on PC is £27.03 on CDKeys when you Facebook Like for 5% off.
Fallout 4 is receiving critical acclaim throughout the industry. IGN has scored it "Amazing" with a 9.5/10 rating. Order via Amazon and get it for next day delivery.
- Fallout 4 (PS4) - £34.99 on SimplyGames
Minecraft Tutorial Will Help Teach Students Computer Science
Minecraft and Code.org are teaming up to bring a Minecraft-inspired coding tutorial to students and teachers as part of the annual Hour of Code initiative.
The tutorial, created by Minecraft game designers, should feel familiar to players of the popular franchise according to a post on Xbox Wire. Players will interact with characters Steve and Alex as they go through 14 self-guided challenges before exploring the Minecraft world with code. The lesson has already been tried by over 380,000 participants.
Minecraft isn't the only popular franchise to receive coding modules. Previously, Code.org also based lessons off of Star Wars, where coders can learn to program droids or even make a Star Wars game.