Monthly Archives: October 2016
Legend of Korra Graphic Novel Gets a Release Date
The first installment of The Legend of Korra’s three-part graphic novel series from Dark Horse will be released in June, 2017.
Entertainment Weekly reports that the first part will be called Turf Wars, with series co-creator Michael DiMartino and artist Irene Koh working on the graphic novel. The show’s other co-creator, Bryan Konietzko, is only providing feedback.
Turf Wars will pick up right where the show left off, with Korra and Asami trying to save Republic City from the chaos caused by the spirit portal and the triads, and a greedy developer who wants to turn the city into an amusement park.
The Flash: How Flashpoint Compares to the Comics
The Flash started off its third season on an ambitious note. The premiere episode "Flashpoint" adapted the comic book mini-series of the same name. But while the two versions of Flashpoint share certain basic similarities, this episode was, at best, a very loose adaptation of the source material.
We explored whether that's a good or bad thing in our "Flashpoint" review, but we thought it would be a good idea to dig a little deeper into Flashpoint and explore just how the two versions compare.
Full spoilers for "The Flash" continue below.
The Flashpoint comic was written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Andy Kubert, and it was published as DC's flagship comic during the summer of 2011. The comic presented a dark, almost post-apocalyptic vision of the DC Universe wherein many familiar heroes were MIA and the Amazons and Atlanteans were locked in a perpetual, destructive war.
What Comes After Marvel’s Luke Cage
Marvel's Luke Cage might have just come out on Friday, but if you raced to the end of its 13 episodes like we did, you're likely already ready for more.
Fortunately, Marvel and Netflix have plenty on the horizon, and with Iron Fist's newly announced premiere date, the wait is going to be bearable. Here's a breakdown of what's coming up for Netflix's offerings in the MCU.
Marvel's Iron Fist will serve as an origin story for Danny Rand (Finn Jones), the fourth and final of Marvel's street-level heroes to be introduced before The Defenders. His standalone series will be his debut into the MCU, though there were some Easter eggs layered into Luke Cage that hint at how the shows will all connect together.
16 Up-Close Photos of PSVR
PlayStation VR is almost upon us. We've had units in the office for the past few weeks, and have spent countless hours playing through a bunch of the launch games. We'll have full reviews of all of them as well as the hardware leading up to launch, but in the meantime, we wanted to give you an up-close look at the headset itself.
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PlayStation VR launches on October 13. Check out our full list of PSVR-compatible games coming to PS4.
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Beyond Good & Evil Creator Hints New Game Is in ‘Pre-Production’
Michel Ancel, creator of Beyond Good & Evil, has teased his newest game has entered pre-production while also debuting concept art on Instagram that further suggests he is working on a new Beyond Good & Evil project.
Ancel's latest post features art of a character who bears a striking resemblance to Mammago from the first Beyond Good & Evil. Along with the photo, he posted the caption: "Game in pre-production - stay tuned!" Check out the art below:
Becoming Batman: Behind the Scenes of Arkham VR
As far as launch games for new VR hardware goes, Sony has scored a home run with Batman Arkham VR for its new headset. It is, as reported, as close to putting on Batman’s cowl as it gets without actually being Batman; a disorientating, discombobulating, incredibly immersive experience.
For developer Rocksteady, showing it off is a pleasure. Having called an end to the studio’s Batman long-service after last year’s Arkham Knight, Batman Arkham VR was a spontaneous project that was built under very little pressure. “We started to just toy around with it, and see what VR was all about,” says producer Dax Ginn. “Our initial objective wasn't to do anything, but as gamers, we were sort of interested.”
Back to the Future’s Self-Lacing Nike Sneakers Available Via Lottery
Back to the Future fans finally have a chance to grab their very own pair of Nike MAGs, the self-tying sneakers worn by Marty McFly in Back to the Future Part II. But according to CNN, you'll have to bet all your hopes on a lottery drawing. Nike has only made 89 pairs — a nod to the year of the film's release — with proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Westworld Will Keep Subverting Expectations
Warning: Full spoilers for the Westworld series premiere below.
The first episode of Westworld definitely plays with audience expectations in its first few minutes, as we meet Teddy (James Marsden), a return visitor to town, who clearly has a thing for Evan Rachel Wood’s android, Dolores. But as it turns out, Teddy isn’t the human he appears to be and is in fact an android himself – one who is powerless to stop the sadistic Westworld “guest” known only as the Man in Black (Ed Harris) from murdering him and raping Dolores, in what it turns out is a tragic loop Teddy and Dolores are trapped in without their knowledge.
I spoke to Marsden about his role in Westworld and how Teddy and Dolores are unable to ever be together simply because that’s not what their programing allows. We also spoke about the scale of the show, working with executive producers J.J. Abrams, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy and more.
How PS5, Xbox Series X Prices Compare to Past Consoles
| Console | Year | Original Price | 2020 Price |
| Magnavox Odyssey | 1972 | $99 | $611.21 |
| Atari 2600 | 1977 | $199 | $842.41 |
| Intellivision | 1980 | $299 | $916.46 |
| ColecoVision | 1982 | $175 | $465.56 |
| Atari 5200 | 1982 | $269 | $713.45 |
| NES | 1985 | $199 | $478.92 |
| Sega Master System | 1986 | $199 | $469.36 |
| TurboGrafx-16 | 1989 | $199 | $415.12 |
| Sega Genesis | 1989 | $189 | $394.26 |
| Neo-Geo | 1991 | $649 | $1,238.52 |
| SNES | 1991 | $199 | $376.99 |
| 3DO | 1993 | $699 | $1,246.96 |
| Atari Jaguar | 1993 | $249 | $443.89 |
| PlayStation | 1995 | $299 | $507.28 |
| Sega Saturn | 1995 | $399 | $681.39 |
| Nintendo 64 | 1996 | $199 | $327.78 |
| Dreamcast | 1999 | $199 | $308.06 |
| PlayStation 2 | 2000 | $299 | $446.64 |
| GameCube | 2001 | $199 | $291.57 |
| Xbox | 2001 | $299 | $438.08 |
| Xbox 360 | 2005 | $299/$399 | $393.30/$524.83 |
| Wii | 2006 | $249 | $321.19 |
| PlayStation 3 | 2006 | $499/$599 | $643.67/$772.66 |
| Wii U | 2012 | $299/$349 | $337.57/$394.02 |
| PlayStation 4 | 2013 | $399 | $444.96 |
| Xbox One | 2013 | $499 | $556.48 |
| PlayStation 4 Pro | 2016 | $399 | $429.69 |
| Nintendo Switch | 2017 | $299 | $318.77 |
| Xbox One X | 2017 | $499 | $525.80 |
| Nintendo Switch Lite | 2019 | $199 | $201.45 |
| Xbox Series S/X | 2020 | $299/$499 | $299/$499 |
| PlayStation 5 Digital/Disc | 2020 | $399/$499 | $399/$499 |
Spend $100 On the PlayStation Store, Get $15 Back
Starting today, Sony is offering to give $15 to anyone who spends $100 in the PlayStation store from now through November 1, 2016.
Applicable to users in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the discount will automatically be added to the PSN Wallet by November 15. When added, a notification will alert the user via console or email. The money will be available until December 13, at which point it will expire at 11:59 PT. The discount is available across all PlayStation systems.
For more on the PlayStation store, check out what games will be free to PlayStation Plus subscribers this month, such as Resident Evil HD and Transformers: Devastation. Or read our ever-updated list of the top 25 PlayStation 4 games.