Monthly Archives: July 2016
How To Make Your Copyright-Infringing Game Legal Again
PinkApp created a 3D take on the ever-popular Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF) series. But what happens when your game is a little too close to the source material?
The inspiration drawn from the FNaF series in CASE: Animatronics is clear, from the anthropomorphic robots to the eerie voice which guides, and the cold, claustrophobic feeling of dread lurking around every corner. But where CASE distinguishes itself from Scott Cawthon's successful series is in the ability to get up and move about. You’ve still got your trusty screen to alert you to incoming danger, but this time you can run away. Or at least attempt to.
Marvel Introduces the All-New Iron Man
Marvel will be relaunching Invincible Iron Man after Civil War II this fall. And while Brian Michael Bendis will still be writing the series, Tony Stark won't be the star anymore. Instead, teen genius Riri Williams will be taking up the mantle of Iron Man.
The relaunched series will also feature a new artist. Stefano Caselli (All-New Inhumans) will be taking the reins of the series as Riri comes to terms with her new position.
Invincible Iron Man #1 cover by Jeff Dekal
Suicide Squad: Comics History 101
DC Comics’ infamous crew of villains, killers and crazies are finally coming to prominence on the big screen. So let’s take a look back at the history of this unique and strange team -- or rather, teams.
Watch the video above, or read on for everything you need to know about the Suicide Squad.
The Brave and the Bold #25
The original Suicide Squad debuted all the way back in 1959 in The Brave and the Bold #25. Created by Robert Kanigher and Ross Andru, this was a very different group from the Squad we know today. Led by military man Rick Flag, Jr., the team consisted of four non-powered humans who fought dinosaurs, cyclopes and other monsters on behalf of the government.
Nintendo Files Patent for Handheld Device
Nintendo has filed a patent for what appears to be a new handheld device.
The patent, which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (spotted by Twitter user ZhugeEX), is for a "handheld information processing apparatus" that has a single screen and some sort of touch interface. The unit also has built-in speakers that emit sound from the ends of the device, as well as a vibration system to provide a "higher sense of immersion."
Persona 5 Finally Gets a Publisher in Europe
Saints Row publisher Deep Silver is bringing Persona 5 to Europe.
Deep Silver has signed a publishing agreement with SEGA to bring Atlus' long-awaited JRPG to the region, as well as a few other titles, including 7th Dragon III: Code VFD and Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, which will be available both digitally and at retail.
"In entering this partnership with Deep Silver, I am truly delighted we will be able to release our titles in the European regions," Atlus USA CEO and SEGA of America senior VP of publishing Naoto Hiraoka said in a statement.
In a separate statement, Atlus acknowledged the rough relationship the company has had with Europe previously, saying, "I know we haven't always gotten along together, but that's the past," adding, "We're looking toward the future. And it's a bright one."
Don’t Breathe and a New Kickboxer to Play Fantasia Fest
Fantasia Festival's full line-up has been announced, with the Canadian celebration of all things genre closing with two big titles - Don't Breathe and Blood Father.
Produced by Sam Raimi, Don't Breathe is Fede Alvarez's follow-up to his Evil Dead remake and revolves around a trio of thieves breaking into the house of a blind man, with all hell breaking loose inside.
Blood Father is directed by Francois Richet (Mesrine, Assault on Precinct 13) and stars Mel Gibson as an ex-convict going to war with the drug dealers who are trying to kill his daughter.
Fantasia runs from July 14 to August 3 in Montreal, the line-up consisting of more than 130 features, including 19 world premieres.
Codsworth Can Now Say 300 New Names in Fallout 4
Everyone's favorite friendly robot in Fallout 4 has expanded his vocabulary by a few hundred words.
In Fallout 4's new patch, 300 new player names have been added which Codsworth can say. Ranging from Jamie, Brad, and Joanna to Cena, Rihanna, and Sherlock, the full list can be found here, thanks to Sable17 on Reddit.
Fallout 4's patch 1.6 is live now on PC, and it'll be coming to Xbox One next week. Bethesda is currently "working on timing for the PS4 version." Troubles continue for the PS4 version of Fallout 4 after the delay of the mod beta on that platform.
Pokemon FireRed Recreated in Minecraft on Game Boy Advance
Pokemon FireRed is now playable in Minecraft—sort of.
Creator Reqaug designed a version of Pokemon FireRed to run on a virtual Game Boy Advance in Minecraft. It's an impressive feat, but still a work-in-progress. Reqaug created the Pokemon replica using Minecraft's structure blocks, which were introduced in update 1.10.
The map—which took Reqaug three weeks to make—currently allows players to move around and interact with objects. Dialogue and actual Pokemon are still in development, the creator noted. These features are expected to make it into the game as a later update.
The Witcher 3 Game of the Year Edition Confirmed
Developer CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed a Game of the Year Edition for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Word comes by way of Eurogamer, who received a statement from the developer confirming that a Game of the Year Edition was in the works.
"With all the free DLC and updates the game received so far, including significant changes to the game's interface and mechanics, many gamers have asked us if we're working on some sort of a Game of the Year Edition," said Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz. "I'm happy to confirm - yes, plans are in motion to release such an edition. We'll release more details, including the release date, in the future. In the meantime, I'd like to thank every fan of the game for their support - you're really amazing!"
inFamous Writer Does Scrolling Comic for Phones
William Harms has some demons to exorcise. The writer behind such popular video game titles as inFamous and Mafia III, Harms returns to comics with a different sort of tale in Dark Deep Down, a comic designed specifically to be read scrolling down on a phone.
Click through the slideshow below to read a preview of the first issue from publisher Stela. The synopsis for the story reads, "After losing his wife in a plane crash, Paul journeys beyond our reality, down into the underworld, to see her once more."
IGN conducted an email interview with Harms discussing story, the challenges and advantages of working in an app based structure, and the differences in writing for comics and games.