Monthly Archives: November 2015
Darth Vader in Video Games: A Visual History
Darth Vader is a bad dude, and his badness is almost unmatched. He personally gave the order to blow up an entire planet, and even before he broke bad, he was a constant thorn in the side of his master Obi-Wan and the entire Jedi council. While most Star Wars games focus on the exploits of Luke or some other characters who aren't bursting with bad intentions, sometimes Vader gets to take center stage. Playable or not, when Vader is around, you can almost guarantee there's going to be a whole lot of chokin' going down. Here is a look back at Darth Vader in his many appearances in the world of video games.
Playable or not, there's no denying the awesome draw of Darth Vader as a villain in gaming. The ultimate bad guy wields unparalleled power, but underneath all that bionic armor, there's a sweet, loving dad yearning to be free. What's your favorite Darth Vader appearance in gaming? The communication channels are open, so get the conversation going in the comments.
The Force Awakens: First Look at Constable Zuvio
Constable Zuvio, a new alien character set to appear in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, has been revealed.
Empire Online has our first look at the "tough and humorless" character, who, according to Lucasfilm, is a "vigilant law officer on a mostly lawless world," tasked with maintaining "order in a frontier trading post."
Neither Disney nor Lucasfilm have offered any additional information on this new alien character, though based on the sandy backdrop of the photo, Constable Zuvio could very well habit the planet of Jakku. The actor playing the character has yet to be revealed as well.
Vin Diesel: Fast and Furious Spin-Offs In the Works
There may be more than numbered sequels in the Fast and Furious franchise's future.
Speaking with Variety, actor Vin Diesel revealed that the creative team behind the action films has been working on a similar expanded universe model to Star Wars and the Avengers by creating side stories and spin-offs that could potentially be used to supplement the core films.
“We’ve written out story lines for various characters,” said Diesel. “We’ve been playing with it for a long time. It’s a very rich property and we’re committed to treating it with a lot of class.”
No further details surrounding the plot or characters in these potential stories have been released.
Cinderella’s Lily James Returning for Downton Abbey Series Finale
Carnival Films today confirmed that Lily James (Cinderella) would reprise her role of Lady Rose MacClare for the series finale of Downton Abbey.
Lily James as Lady Rose.
According to Deadline, joining her will be fellow familiar faces Matt Barber (Being Human) as Atticus Aldridge and Peter Egan (Unforgotten) as Lady Rose's father "Shrimpie."
The Walking Dead: 4 Theories on the Walkie Talkie Mystery
Warning: Spoilers for The Walking Dead's latest episode, "Always Accountable," continue below.
The Walking Dead dropped a new cliffhanger at the end of its latest episode, this one leaving viewers wondering who is the person asking for "help" on the other end of Daryl's walkie talkie. Star Norman Reedus shut down the popular theory that the voice is Glenn's during IGN's interview with him, which means it's time to start theorizing on who actually could be out there looking for assistance.
Tim Cook Says No Mac/iPad Hybrid Planned
Apple CEO Tim Cook has denied the idea that his company has plans to create a hybrid device that would merge the Mac and iPad.
Speaking to the Independent, Cook stated that such hardware would compromise Apple's goal to make the best personal computer, as well as the best tablet.
"We feel strongly that customers are not really looking for a converged Mac and iPad," he said. "Because what that would wind up doing, or what we’re worried would happen, is that neither experience would be as good as the customer wants. So we want to make the best tablet in the world and the best Mac in the world. And putting those two together would not achieve either. You’d begin to compromise in different ways."
Top Comics to Buy This Week: November 18, 2015
We all want the best of the best, so let us point out the hottest comics released each week. We spotlight our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then take to the comments to let us know what looks good to you!
By writer Jason Aaron & artist Mike Deodato | Marvel Comics
Marvel’s first Star Wars crossover is here! The story will show what happens when Darth Vader crashes on a remote planet and the Rebels decide to throw all their might at him in an attempt to finally kill the Emperor's top enforcer. If that doesn’t give you nerd-chills down your spine then nothing will. It’s Darth Vader in the worst pinch in his life, forced to take on the entire Rebel Alliance in order to survive, with Luke, Han, Leia, the droids, and (our favorite) Aphra all getting in on the action. Marvel has been delivering nothing but winners with their Star Wars comics, giving us all the action we desire and all the emotional gut-punches we never knew we wanted, so we expect this to be one heck of a story.
Modern Color 8-Bit Mario Amiibo is Walmart Exclusive
The more modern chic version of the 30th Anniversary Super Mario Amiibo is a Walmart exclusive.
The Amiibo is now shown on the Walmart site, and is set to release on November 27, otherwise known as Black Friday.
The "Classic" 30th Anniversary Mario sported a brown-and-red outfit reminiscent of his original 8-bit Super Mario Bros. The "Modern" version swaps out his brown overalls for blue. It's been available in Europe and Australia since late October, but Nintendo saved its U.S. release for the biggest shopping day of the year. If you haven't already imported it, next week will be your shot.
Out This Week: Star Wars Battlefront
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Christopher Nolan Film Memento to Get a Remake
AMBI Pictures has announced intentions to remake the 2000 Christopher Nolan film Memento.
The company procured the rights to the film upon recent acquisition of the Exclusive Media Group. No further details about the film regarding the people attached to it or its budget have been announced, although AMBI recently revealed a $200 milion film fund that will go toward the creation of their future projects.
