Monthly Archives: September 2016
N64 Emulator Removed Days After Appearing on Xbox One
A Nintendo 64 emulator which suddenly appeared for purchase on the Xbox One this past weekend has already disappeared.
As reported by Kotaku, the Win64e10 emulator showed up on Xbox One on Sunday, but Microsoft has already removed the app.
Daily Deals: Free Game With Xbox One S, Alienware 4K Laptop, Massive Blu-Ray Sale
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Choose A Free Game (or $50 Xbox Credit) with Your Xbox One S
Right now Amazon will toss in one free $60 game with any Xbox One S you buy. Here's the list of eligible games, there are several pages worth of great options (this is not some attempt to clear out the shovelware), including Overwatch, Madden NFL 17, Forza Horizon 3, BioShock: The Collection, Destiny The Collection, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and more, or you can pick a $50 Xbox gift card if you'd prefer to download a digital game instead.
WWE Comic Series Enters the Ring in January 2017
A new ongoing comic book series titled WWE will launch in January 2017 from publisher BOOM! Studios.
Written by Dennis Hopeless (Avengers Arena, Spider-Woman) and drawn by newcomer Eduard Petrovich, the story will follow wrestler Seth Rollins as he tries to win the WWE World Championship while dealing with his former team members from The Shield, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose.
WWE #1 cover art by Dan Mora. (BOOM! Studios)
Batman: Exec Teases Solo Movie Timing
While Warner Bros. has remained tight-lipped about the release date of its upcoming Batman solo film, Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes has come forward to shed light on the general timing of the Ben Affleck-led DC movie.
As noted on the latest episode of The Suicide Squadcast (via /Film), Bewkes addressed the film's status during a Goldman Sachs investor meeting, saying, "Ben announced a Batman movie
MacGruber 2 Script Hath Begun
A sequel to the MacGyver film parody MacGruber is now moving forward, as work on the script for MacGruber 2 has begun.
Will Forte, who starred in the original 2010 movie, is re-teaming with director Jorma Taccone to pen the script. Taccone shared the news in a post on Twitter, saying, "The writing hath begun!!!"
via Jorma Taccone on Twitter
GTA Online Bikers DLC Release Date Revealed
Grand Theft Auto Online's new Bikers expansion will be available for free download on October 4 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The motorcycle-themed update promises new features including on-bike melee combat, new weapons, modes, vehicles, a ranking system where Prospects gain organizational prestige in the new biker clubs, and more.
Bikers is the latest in a long line of events, updates, and expansions for Grand Theft Auto Online. Keep your eyes open for much more on Bikers from IGN.
The History of Westworld
HBO’s new show Westworld is shaping up to be another in the cable net’s long line of great dramas, though interestingly the Jonathan Nolan/Lisa Joy-produced sci-fi series is not a new concept. In fact, the tale of a theme park populated by robots is just the latest incarnation of an idea that has already been made into two movies and a short-lived TV show over the years. It also bears mentioning that a different -- if hugely popular -- franchise was surely informed by Westworld on some level… Jurassic Park.
So with the new Westworld about to make its debut on HBO, let’s take a look back at the previous versions of this classic sci-fi story. Draw!
Watch Ash vs. Evil Dead’s Premiere on Early on IGN
IGN is teaming with Starz to give fans a sneak peek at the Season 2 premiere of Ash vs Evil Dead.
Can't wait until the season premieres on October 2nd to get a look at what havoc the evil dead are wreaking on the world? IGN will be live streaming a sneak peek airing of the Season 2 premiere, "Home," starting at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on IGN's Facebook page and IGN.com.
Immediately following the episode will be a live Q&A session with Bruce Campbell, who plays Ash Williams, and Lucy Lawless, who plays Ruby, where they'll be answering fans' questions posted to the Facebook live stream.
If you happen to miss the live stream, a replay of the episode and Q&A will be available on IGN's Facebook page until October 9th. The live stream and episode will only be available for viewing within the United States.
Yakuza 0 Special Edition Includes Custom Business Cards
Sega has just announced a limited-run special edition of the upcoming Yakuza 0, including some interesting collectibles to make you feel like you're part of the shadowy gangster organization.
The Business Edition features a stainless steel business card holder adorned with the tattoos of two of the game's main characters, Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima. And yes, you'll also get their business cards tucked inside, in addition to a collectible card featuring a set of the series' ever-present Hostesses.
New Posters and Images for Marvel’s Doctor Strange
Disney has released three new posters for the upcoming Marvel movie Doctor Strange.
The three posters feature a similar design but revolve around three different characters: Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), his mentor and friend Wong (Benedict Wong), and Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams).
You can see all of the posters by swiping through the gallery below:
10 news images showcasing scenes from the film and behind the scenes action were also released:
If you want to know more about the film, we went set earlier in the year, and you can read all about the 15 coolest and most interesting things we found out here or watch this video: