Monthly Archives: December 2015
Ghost in the Shell F2P Shooter Early Access Release Date Announced
Nexon America has announced Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: First Assault early access will begin December 14.
The new free-to-play multiplayer shooter, announced back in September, based on the iconic anime will be available through Steam or the Nexon Launcher application.
PC users interested in participating in the early access program or future beta tests can sign up at the game’s official website or get immediate access to early access on December 14 by purchasing packs that include exclusive in-game content.
Lionsgate Looking to Develop Hunger Games Prequels
The Hunger Games series may not be ending with four films after all, as Lionsgate is exploring the possibility of making prequel films.
During today's UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York (via Variety), Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns expressed interest in creating additional movies, saying the franchise "will live on and on."
According to Burns, younger fans missed the arena-centric nature of the first two films when the series shifted its focus in the two-part Mockingjay finale. As such, the studio sees a lot of potential in exploring the events before the first movie. "If we went backwards there obviously would be arenas," he explained.
Force Awakens: Captain Phasma Was Originally a Man
Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Captain Phasma was originally written as a man, and actress Gwendoline Christie had no idea.
Speaking with Vulture, Christie was surprised to hear that her role as Captain Phasma was intended to go in a very different direction. When the film was first announced, a notable image of the cast and director was released with a notable lack of females in new roles. Allegedly, around the time of the image surfacing and comments the image director J.J. Abrams and co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, who came onboard to write The Force Awakens after the original Michael Arndt script was scrapped, decided to make a major change regarding Captain Phasma.
Final Fantasy 6 Is Coming to Steam Next Week
Final Fantasy VI is coming to PC for the first time ever.
A listing for the game has appeared on Steam, which promises to release on December 16. The page's description references "painstakingly recreated" graphics. This, along with the screenshots, hint that this is actually a version of the Final Fantasy VI mobile port from early 2014.
This would track with the release of Final Fantasy V on Steam in September, which was also a port of the iOS and Android version. The reveal also follows the first-ever footage of Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII remake.
In Bound, God of War Devs Trade Ultra-Violence for Emotion
Bound is an upcoming narrative driven adventure game that channels various movements and styles from modern art. The creators of this peculiar title plan to combine their respective talents for over-the-top and strange visuals into making an emotional high-art fantasy adventure, and after my brief time with the game, I was pleasantly surprised and even a bit touched by what they’ve crafted.
Set in a surreal and abstract kingdom ruled by a benevolent Queen, she tasks the Princess with defeating a powerful monster that is ravaging the land. As the Princess journeys through this bizarre world that seems to resonate under her feet, she soon realizes that things may not be what they appear, and that both the monster and the world she inhabits may have more ties to her than she may realize.
Nintendo Keeping Linkle In Mind for Future Zelda Games
Linkle could appear in another Legend of Zelda game outside of Hyrule Warriors, according to Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma.
We asked Aonuma what larger implications Linkle could have for the iconic adventure series. “I'm sure we will keep her in mind when thinking about future titles,” he told IGN in an email interview.
Linkle was revealed as a playable character coming to Hyrule Warriors Legends, the upcoming 3DS installment of Nintendo’s Zelda action spinoff. She can also be unlocked in the Wii U version. The latest trailer as of this writing shows her wielding dual crossbows on the battlefield.
“I had a chance to give feedback on Linkle during development, but the satisfying action of using a crossbow, which we developed for the spinoff title Link's Crossbow Training, was implemented this time completely by Koei Tecmo,” Aonuma said.
Mondo Does Spider-Gwen
With Mondo’s final gallery of the year starting next week in Austin, Texas, we have your first look at one of the posters that will be shown: Spider-Gwen by Phantom City Creative.
Spider-Gwen by Phantom City Creative. 18” x 24”. Limited to 175 copies.
Spider-Gwen is a recent addition to the Marvel Comics mythos, born from the idea of what would be the result if fates were reversed and it was Gwen Stacy who was bitten by a radioactive spider and Peter Parker who tragically died.
Resident Evil 0 Remaster Release Date Announced
The remastered version of Resident Evil 0 will release on January 19, Capcom has announced.
This enhanced HD port of the GameCube original will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC for $19.99, according to the publisher's announcement.
Those who pre-order the game (for any platform except Xbox 360) will receive an exclusive costume pack, allowing you to dress up Billy up as a member of Wolf Force. The pack also features an in-game Resident Evil 0 t-shirt and cheerleader outfit for Rebecca.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood Opening Date Announced
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is set to open in Universal Studios Hollywood on April 7, 2016. The announcement was made in a video presentation filmed at the park, featuring Potter alum Evanna Lynch ("Luna Lovegood"), which included a big light presentation at Hogwarts Castle many who live in LA's San Fernando Valley, where Universal is located, saw occur last night.
Alongside this announcement, Universal has kicked off a new campaign to build excitement for the park ahead of its launch next spring. For a sneak peek at the Los Angeles-based Wizarding World, check out the new promotional spot below.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter currently has park locations in both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Japan. Here's a look at last year's grand opening of Diagon Alley in Orlando, featuring a host of different stores and rides, including one based on Deathly Hallow's iconic escape from Gringotts Bank.
Every Bullet Counts Adversary Mode Comes to GTA Online
The latest adversary mode to be added to Grand Theft Auto Online is called Every Bullet Counts and is now available.
Every Bullet Counts is a variant on Last Man Standing where four players compete in a confined space. You'll have just one marksman pistol and two bullets to take out your three opponents.
Once ammo runs out, you'll have to resort to hatchet or machete melee attacks. If you stay still for more than five seconds you'll have your blip revealed on the map, so you'll have to keep moving.
The new free for all game mode features a couple of new locations, including Michael's Rockford Hills mansion and the Tequi-la-la nightclub.
Other new content to be added to GTA Online this year includes Freemode Events, Lowriders, and the Slasher adversary mode. Grand Theft Auto V has now sold over 54 million copies, and the franchise has shipped over 220 million total.