Monthly Archives: November 2016
31 Great Gifts for PC Enthusiasts
Ah, PC gamers. This bunch may dazzle you with talk of overclocking and liquid cooling, but the good news is you don't have to understand a word of that to buy them great gifts this holiday season. From figures to games to gear, these are the best gifts you can get for a PC enthusiast this year.
From memes to fan fiction to machinima, Overwatch is the game that keeps on giving thanks largely to its unique, lovable cast. For those moments when you have to be AFK, Funko Pop has you covered with miniature versions of Reaper, Winston, Tracer, and several other Overwatch characters. You could even make them fight, or hug. We won’t judge.
Moana Is a Step in the Right Direction for Disney
Moana isn't the first Disney heroine to save the world, or to not have a love interest, or to have a realistically proportioned body. But the latest Disney animation main character still marks another step in the right direction for the film studio, especially considering exactly who made her.
Moana’s directors are John Musker and Ron Clements, the duo responsible for Disney classics like The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, as well as fan favorites like The Great Mouse Detective, Hercules and The Princess and the Frog. There's a trend there in their depiction of female characters that is culminating in Moana, an adventurous chieftain's daughter who scoffs at being called a princess and whose gender doesn't define or limit her.
The LEGO Batman Movie Minifigs Are Adorable
Ahead of The LEGO Batman Movie's release next year, LEGO has revealed its adorable minifigure set featuring 20 characters from the film.
Check out the gallery below for a look at all 20 figures, courtesy of The Brothers Brick, which include some wacky additions like Lobster-Lovin' Batman and Pink Power Batgirl.
The LEGO Batman Movie opens in theaters on February 10, 2017, and features a stellar voice cast that includes Michael Cera as Robin, Will Arnett as Batman, and Zach Galifianakis as the Joker.
For more toy-related LEGO Batman content, check out these three new LEGO sets based on the upcoming movie.
Sony Gives Away 10% PS Store Black Friday Discount Code
The PlayStation Store Black Friday sales have begun, and Sony has announced it is also offering a one-use-only 10% discount code to anyone who cares to use it.
The code - D9NGJ7NF3L - applies to the price of a total cart, meaning you can cut the price of multiple games. However, flash sales may mean that it's more worthwhile to hold onto the code until Black Friday itself.
The code in question.
Everything You Need to Know About Final Fantasy XV
Now that the release Final Fantasy XV is (finally) here, it’s the perfect opportunity to do a little time traveling and look back at all the highs, lows and in betweens of FFXV’s long and often tumultuous development. The following is a crash course of all the biggest news and updates.
Final Fantasy VX began its notorious ten year development cycle as a Final Fantasy XIII side story. Dubbed “Final Fantasy Versus XIII” and announced alongside of FFXIII at E3 2006, the game was said lead by the team behind Kingdom Hearts II and sported a more action-oriented style.
Unannounced Nintendo Switch Feature All But Confirmed
A comment made on a GameStop investor relations call seems to have confirmed a so-far unannounced feature for the upcoming Nintendo Switch console - motion controls.
While discussing how the console's features have the potential to expand the gaming audience in a similar way to the Nintendo Wii, the US retailer's CEO, Paul Raines said:
"A movement-related game is more fun for kids, you know, taking those accessories off -
- you can really do a lot of interesting things with that in gameplay."
Nintendo has so far refused to divulge any hardware specifics not shown off in the console's reveal trailer, and will not be discussing them until a Nintendo Direct due for broadcast in January.
Play Sea of Thieves Early With the Insider Programme
Sea of Thieves' Insider Programme will let selected members play early testing phases of the game before launch, Rare has announced.
The programme will also give access to other perks and bonuses, as well as regular communication updates on Sea of Thieves' development.
In addition, Insiders will get designated forum badges, which not only makes "feedback that much easier to spot" for Rare, but also gives access to a private section of the forum, according to the programme's announcement.
Questionnaires and surveys will also be sent out to Insiders to give them the opportunity "to provide input on specific areas of gameplay and design for the development team."
Marvel and Frozen Lands Planned for Hong Kong Disneyland
Disney has announced plans to expand Hong Kong Disneyland with new areas based on Marvel and Frozen.
The Walt Disney Company and the government of Hong Kong are currently evaluating a multi-year expansion proposal that will span from 2018 to 2023.
Concept art for Hong Kong Disneyland's Marvel-themed area, via Disney Parks
Ubisoft Addresses AC: Ezio Collection Visuals Controversy
Following the release of graphics comparisons that appeared to show several unfavourable changes to Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection compared to the original games, a Youtuber and Ubisoft itself have offered a counterpoint.
Much of the ridicule centred around the appearance of a (hilariously) bug-eyed NPC in the Assassin's Creed 2 remaster. However, Ubisoft points out that this NPC is randomly generated, meaning limited numbers of players would see the same individual (although we did).
A statement from the developer to Kotaku reads:
World of Warcraft Giving Away (In-Game) Corgi Puppies
In celebration of 12 years of World of Warcraft, Blizzard is giving players a special anniversary gift in the form of an adorable Corgi puppy. Sadly, they are only available in in-game form.
According to a post on the game's official site, players who log in between now and November 30 will be able to claim their special "Anniversary Gift Package" in the mail, as well as earn the "WoW's 12 Anniversary" achievement.
World of Warcraft's 12th anniversary Corgi Pup