Monthly Archives: June 2016
Transformers 5: First Look at New Autobot Squeaks
Transformers: The Last Knight will feature a brand-new Autobot called Squeaks.
Director Michael Bay revealed a first look at the transforming robot, which is a completely original character created for the film. Check out the photo below to see Squeaks, alongside Bay and Isabela Moner, who stars as the movie's female lead.
Photo courtesy of Michael Bay's Flickr
Better Call Saul, Far Cry Actor Joins Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming has gained yet another cast member in Michael Mando.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor—who starred as Far Cry 3's villain Vaas and Nacho Varga in Better Call Saul—will appear in Sony and Marvel's upcoming comic book movie in a role that has yet to be detailed.
Michael Mando as Nacho Varga in Better Call Saul
IGN Presents the History of Awesome: 2012
Welcome back to IGN's History of Awesome - a year-long look back at all the coolest and most influential games, movies, TV shows, comic books, toys, and tech that have shaped pop culture, and shaped the lives of an entire generation. Up this week is 2012, the year of Telltale's The Walking Dead, Journey, Borderlands 2, and Dishonored.
Catch up on IGN's History of Awesome:
Ash vs Evil Dead Is Going Bigger and Bloodier in Season 2
Walking around the set of Ash vs Evil Dead, it's normal to pass decapitated heads, boxes of intestines and empty skin suits. It's near impossible to leave without a layer of sticky blood on the bottom of your shoes. But none of that phases the cast and crew, because it's nowhere near as absurdly, hilariously insane as what is being filmed.
Starz delighted fans of Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell's cult classic Evil Dead franchise when it announced it would be launching a sequel series reteaming the two called Ash vs. Evil Dead. The first season teamed Ash with new friends Pablo (Ray Santiago) and Kelly (Dana DeLorenzo), who went on a road trip to the infamous Evil Dead cabin to try to destroy the Necronomicon. They ended up unleashing hell -- literally -- in the process.
11 Big Missing Games of E3 2016
While E3 2016 was a week filled with amazing games like Zelda, God of War, and Sea of Thieves. But alongside this wealth of promising experiences were some noticeable absences. Some of which, like CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, we knew about before the show. Others came as a complete surprise. Here are 11 of the biggest games that were missing from E3.
After getting a fresh look at Kingdom Hearts 3 at last year’s show, its absence in 2016 was noticeable, if not entirely unexpected. The next few months is all about Final Fantasy XV for Square, and they don’t want to complicate the message by bringing up their big games of 2017 and beyond. Still, fingers crossed we see Sora and company later this year at TGS or PSX. Oh, and while we're at it, a tease of a Marvel or Star Wars-based level wouldn't hurt, either.
Walking Dead Season 6 Blu-Ray Sets Revealed
The Walking Dead Season 6 is being released on Blu-ray and DVD this fall, and we have your exclusive first look at Anchor Bay's Limited Edition set hitting stores in November.
Like previous Limited Edition sets (including the snazzy Season 4 "Tree Walker" set), the Season 6 set will feature exclusive figurine designed by McFarlane Toys. This set depicts the iconic "Truck Walker" zombie seen in the first episode of Season 6. 
Daily Deals: Xbox One With Two Controllers and Four Games, PS Plus, Xbox Live, Car Stereos
Here's An Xbox One With Four Games and Two Controllers
The Xbox One S is official, so retailers are practically giving away the original model. Here's a 1TB system with Gears of War Ultimate, Rare Replay, Ori and the Blind Forest, Forza Horizon 2, and two controllers.
Adventure on Clover Island Pays Homage to Classic Platformers
Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island is angling to fill a void left by the absence of classic platformers over the past decade, Grip Digital's Petr Ciesarik tells me at E3. Developed by five students from Sweden as part of a student project, Grip Digital took on the game because they saw an opportunity to scratch an itch they -- and they assumed many other gamers -- would have.
"It's the time for us. Platformers are making a comeback," he told me. "We feel that there is a lack of these types of games today. They are missing in the last decade, so we want to come back with these types of games."
The core of Skylar & Plux is simple and straightforward, which is exactly what you want from a game that's intentionally following in the footsteps of Jak and Daxter and Ratchet & Clank. The controls feel familiar as you jump, flip, and slash your way through a colorful world evocative of something you would have found on the Nintendo 64 or PlayStation 2. Even the story is something Ciesarik describes as "classic" to the genre.
Forest Whitaker’s Star Wars: Rogue One Character Is From Clone Wars
The identity of Forest Whitaker's character in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has been revealed.
According to EW, the actor will play Saw Gerrera, the "shadowy freedom-fighter" who has a deep-rooted past in Star Wars history. In fact, his character first appeared as a young man (voiced by Andrew Kishino) fighting off a droid army on Onderon during the fifth season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
In the animated series, Gerrera also trained alongside his sister Steela in the episode "A War on Two Fronts" as part of an insurgent group led by Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka Tano. After losing much for his efforts, he develops a mistrust for any and all authority. As such, Gerrera will serve as an ally to the Rebels in Rogue One, but isn't truly a part of the squad.
FX Announces Comic-Con 2016 Lineup
FX has announced its plans for San Diego Comic-Con, during which it will hold just two panels: one for The Strain and another for Archer.
The network will show a sneak peek of The Strain: Season 3, presented by the producers and cast of its hit thriller series. Additionally, a Comic-Con exclusive video will be shown, along with a Q&A. For an early look at the show's next season, check out Season 3's official trailer.
Similarly, the cast and creators of Archer will showcase an exclusive screening of never-before-seen footage of the popular animated comedy, and will also hold a Q&A.