Monthly Archives: November 2016
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PlayStation Virtual Reality Headset Is Back in Stock, for £12 Less!
There is 'virtually' no stock anywhere for the PlayStation Virtual Reality Headset; Sony have definitely struggled to cope for demand on this revolutionary headset. The bright news? It is now available to order from Tesco - and for £332.49 instead of the standard £349.99 RRP! However, the downside to this deal is that while Tesco are the only retailer to take orders on the headset right now, the delivery time is estimated for the 12th of December.
Marvel Movies Could Become “More Intimate” After Infinity War
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has discussed what could happen to the Marvel Cinematic Universe following The Avengers: Infinity War and its untitled follow-up, hinting that the movies could become (or return to) a "more intimate" style.
Asked by Vulture where the MCU could go from Infinity War's huge crossover (the film will feature Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and very probably Spider-Man and Nick Fury alongside the Avengers), Feige said:
Peter Molyneux’s New Game Is Out Today
Peter Molyneux and 22cans’ latest game, The Trail is out now for Android devices, and has a listing up on the App Store.
It seems The Trail is a tale of exploration and empire-building. Players explore a lush countryside and go from a nobody to the leader of a town by collecting loot, crafting new gear, and trading/working with other players. It’s also free-to-download-and-play if you fancy it.
At time of writing, the iOS listing is viewable, but the game is not downloadable, at least in the UK - we'll update this story when it receives a full release.
Suicide Squad Was a Success Thanks to Diversity
With nearly $750 million in worldwide revenue, Suicide Squad is one of Warner Bros.' most successful films this year. And one big reason for that success, according to Warner Bros. Pictures' President of Creative Development and Worldwide Production Greg Silverman, is the film's diverse cast.
Speaking at Variety's Inclusion Summit, Silverman cited the presence of actors of color and strong female roles as helping to make Suicide Squad appeal to such a broad global audience.
In other words, diversity is good business for Hollywood.
Fantastic Beasts 2 Will be Set in This European City
The sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will leave New York City behind and take protagonist Newt Scamander to Paris, France.
In Empire Magazine’s December issue, a bit of information about Fantastic Beasts 2 was revealed. Director David Yates is promising an “ambitious” sequel, noting that J.K. Rowling has big plans for Scamander’s next adventure.
So much so that, according to Yates, Rowling’s screenplay produced an uncharacteristic reaction from production designer Stuart Craig. The screenplay forced Craig to “think about it for a minute.”
Earlier this week, Johnny Depp joined the cast of Fantastic Beast 2 in an unspecified role.
Apple Granted Patent for Bendable, Foldable iPhone Design
Apple has been granted a patent for a bendable and/or foldable iPhone design.
Patently Apple spotted the patent win for the Cupertino company. The patent includes what appears to be a clamshell design (somewhat similar in appearance below to the Nintendo DS and 3DS), but with much more flexibility in how the device bends.
Apple was granted a patent for this bendable, foldable iPhone design. Image courtesy of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Westworld Preview: Teddy and the Man in Black Run into Trouble
HBO has released new images from episode six of Westworld, "The Adversary," depicting several of the characters - from Teddy and the Man in Black traveling together, to Ford (Anthony Hopkins) interacting with more of the Hosts, to Maeve (Thandie Newton) being examined by Sylvester (Ptolemy Slocum) and Lutz (Leonardo Nam ), following her big reveal to Lutz at the end of last week's episode.
We're moving into the second half of Westworld's first season, with a ton of storylines escalating, as both Dolores and Maeve continue to evolve, while Dolores and the Man in Black also both search for the "Maze," among many other notable elements. You can get a glimpse of what's to come in the gallery below.
Doctor Strange: Where He Is Now in the Comics
Moviegoers will finally see Doctor Strange on the big screen this weekend, where they’ll experience his first foray into the world of magic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But Doctor Strange in the comics has been running around magical realms since 1963. He has been fighting magical threats for more than 50 years longer than Benedict Cumberbatch has portrayed him.
We’re checking in with the good doctor to see what he’s currently up to on the printed page, from his solo adventures, his team-ups, and his involvement in Marvel’s big Civil War II event. We’ll also fill you in on some recent, notable changes in Doctor Strange’s status quo, from the nature of his magical house to the secrets of his closest friend. Then at the end, peep our recommended reading list with links to where you can find the books.
Mafia 3 Shipped 4.5 Million Copies in First Week
Mafia 3 sold-in, or shipped to stores, 4.5 million copies in its first week on the market, making it the fastest-selling game in the history of 2K Games, according to parent company Take-Two Interactive.
Take-Two Interactive announced the sales mark today in a earnings report, noting that the figure is higher than any other 2K-published title, which includes the NBA 2K, Borderlands, and BioShock franchises, according to the Washington Post.
It's important to note, however, that the 4.5 million figure is units sold to retailers, not units sold through to consumers. 2K did not provide numbers for how many copies of Mafia 3 were actually sold to consumers.
Grand Theft Auto 5 Has Now Shipped 70 Million Units
During its quarterly call with investors today, Take-Two Interactive revealed Grand Theft Auto 5 has now sold 70 million copies since its release.
The company reported "strong results" for the second quarter of its fiscal year, with CEO Strauss Zelnick crediting part of the success to "on-going, robust demand for Grand Theft Auto V."
Take-Two also reported NBA 2K17 has sold-in 4.5 million units since it released and had the strongest first-week in the franchise's history. Mafia III sold-in 4.5 million units in its first week, a record for the company.