Monthly Archives: September 2016
Pick Your Most Memorable Gears of War Moments
Gears of War 4 hits stores on October 11 and continues the epic saga of humanity's fight for survival against overwhelming odds. Before we find out what's in store for JD Fenix and his friends however, we thought it might be fun to celebrate some of the most memorable moments from the series so far. And not just that - we want you guys to vote to decide the top 5. Simply choose at least three of your favourite moments on the voting form at the bottom of the page, and we'll tally the votes and cut together a video announcing the top 5.
Need to refresh your memory? Footage of every single nominee is embedded below, so you can relive some of the coolest moments before voting.
Rumor: Destiny 2 Also Releasing for PC
Bungie's sequel to Destiny, which is slated to release in 2017, is also reportedly coming to PC.
NeoGAF user benny_a, who allegedly has a source at Activision, said the news about a PC version was revealed during an internal presentation at the publisher today, and went on to note that Vicarious Visions is also helping out with Destiny 2.
This lines up with what Kotaku has reportedly heard from its sources. In addition to a PC version and the added help of Vicarious Visions, the outlet has heard that High Moon and others are helping out on the upcoming sequel, which is aiming to feel like an entirely new game.
Doctor Strange: Marvel Announces Fan Sneak Peek Event
Doctor Strange fans will have a chance to get an early peek at Marvel's upcoming film ahead of its release this November, as the studio has announced a special IMAX 3D first look event that will be available in select theaters across North America.
The event, dubbed Marvel Studios' Expand Your Mind: An IMAX 3D Exclusive First Look, will feature 15 minutes of footage from the film. Over 115 theaters across North America will screen the sneak peek on October 10 at 7pm. The special screening will be available at select 3D and IMAX 3D theaters internationally as well.
Tickets are free and will be available on a first-come, first-seve basis. You can reserve your seat starting today right here. Those who attend will also receive a limited edition Doctor Strange IMAX poster.
Crunchyroll Reveals Part of Its Fall 2016 Anime Lineup
Crunchyroll revealed six anime coming to its fall simulcast lineup, two of which are sequels to anime Crunchyroll already has licensed, during its Fall Rollout event.
Magical Girl Raising Project, Brave Witches, Izetta: The Last Witch, and Nanbaka are among the new anime Crunchyroll is streaming this fall, while Bubuki/Buranki returns with its sequel, The Gentle Giants of the Galaxy, along with Bungo Stray Dogs Season 2.
Izetta: The Last Witch and Bubuki/Buranki: The Gentle Giants of the Galaxy air on October 1, Nanbaka on October 4, and the air dates for the other shows will be available at a later time along with the rest of Crunchyroll's fall simulcast lineup.
Elon Musk Outlines Plans to Colonize Mars
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk plans to have people living on Mars within decades.
During a presentation earlier today, titled Making Humans a Multiplanetary Species, Musk outlined SpaceX's plan to accomplish the long-dreamed-of feat of colonizing Mars. The company's first manned mission will use its Interplanetary Transport System, which it test fired yesterday, to send 100 people on an 80-day trip to the Red Planet.
Those who first arrive on Mars will be tasked with learning to grow resources on the planet's notoriously harsh surface, as well as harvesting materials to create the fuel needed for the return mission. However, the first group shouldn't expect to utilize that fuel, as Musk said "the risk of fatality will be very high" for those on the first journeys. Candidates should be "prepared to die," he added.
Luke Cage Shows a Different Side of the Marvel Hero Than We Saw in Jessica Jones
Marvel’s Luke Cage debuts its 13-episode season this coming Friday on Netflix, as the third Netflix/Marvel series so far puts the focus on Mike Colter’s bulletproof hero, after his debut in Jessica Jones.
I sat down with Colter and Luke Cage executive producer/showrunner Cheo Coker to talk about using Luke’s prior depiction in Jessica as a springboard, the appeal of the character and more.
IGN: Cheo, at what point in the Jessica Jones process did you become involved and begin developing the Luke Cage series while they were also making Jessica?
Coker: I think Mike had just been cast, and, like I’ve said before, I thank
Melissa Rosenberg every time I see her for casting Mike as Luke, because he is literally Luke Cage. I mean he isn’t Luke Cage… but he is Luke Cage! So my thing about it is, I couldn’t have asked for a better partner and a better lead actor and character. Mike is so incredibly talented, you can throw anything at him, and he can do it. And he can do it on the fly. He is the perfect person to build the show around.
Sony confirms PSX 2016 Date, Location
Update: Sony has officially announced the details for the 2016 PlayStation Experience, confirming the earlier leak by the official registration website.
The show will begin on December 3 at 10 a.m. PT with the PlayStation Showcase, while the Capcom Cup is also returning to the event this year, in which players will compete to be crowned the Street Fighter V world champion. The full PSX show runs through December 4 and will take place in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center.
A special two-day early bird ticket deal is available through October 16 or while supplies last for $65, after which point they will cost $75. Tickets for attending the show on Saturday will cost $45, while Sunday tickets run $40.
Fired Walking Dead Showrunner Seeks Over $280M in Lawsuit
Frank Darabont, who developed AMC's hit television series The Walking Dead (and was the original showrunner), is moving forward with his lawsuit against the network, seeking a hefty sum from AMC that amounts to over $280 million in damages.
A certificate of trial readiness was filed on Monday, and AMC has since responded to Darabont's charges, providing The Hollywood Reporter with the following statement: "Plaintiffs' damages claim has no basis in reality and we will continue to vigorously defend against this lawsuit."
Darabont, who was fired during The Walking Dead's second season, is claiming that AMC owes him contingent profits by producing the series and then licensing it to their own cable network affiliate at a low fee -- lower than they would when paying for a show from an outside studio -- to ensure the show wouldn't make enough for those who have a stake in its profits. He also says AMC unfairly lowered his share of the profits by designating him as not fully involved in Season 2, while he insists he was involved in all of the episodes that season, in some capacity. Last year, it was said Darabont was also contending he was owed money tied to Talking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead, as derivative productions of The Walking Dead.
The Strain Will End With Season 4
The Strain has been renewed for a fourth season, which will serve as the series' last, FX Productions has announced.
Showrunner Carlton Cuse, as well as Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan will be back to steer the final chapter, which will premiere sometime next summer.
"We sincerely thank Carlton Cuse, Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan, and their creative team as well as the fantastic cast for three exciting seasons of The Strain," FX original programming president Nick Grad said in a statement accompanying the announcement. "Though we’re sad to see it go, we fully support the way in which they are crafting the fourth season’s dramatic conclusion."
The Strain was originally pitched as a three-season story, but after developing the series, Cuse, del Toro, and Hogan realized they could extend the narrative a bit further. Just last month, Cuse said the end for The Strain was in sight and the team was looking at how to wrap up the series following their work on Season 3.
Zelda: Twilight Princess Figurines Available for Pre-Order
Starting today, you can pre-order these amazing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess figurines from Good Smile Shop.
The Figma sculpts are made of highly articulate PVC, meaning you can set up your very own Master Sword battle on your bookshelf. There are three figurines in the set, including Link, Zelda, and a DX version of Link with extra accessories.