Monthly Archives: December 2016
See Master Raven and Bob Tear It Up in Tekken 7
After over a year in Japanese arcades, Tekken 7 is getting ready to make its console and PC debut in 2017. Once it hits shelves, it will be the first non-tag entry in the storied fighting game franchise since 2007. That's a long time away for a series that's so huge worldwide.
Sure, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 was pretty darn good, but I'm excited to dive head-long into good old-fashioned 1v1 Tekken. To celebrate, here's some brand-new footage of Bob and Master Raven in action on the PS4 version. Enjoy!
For more exclusives on next year's big games, head over to our hub for The Hot Games of 2017.
The Walking Dead: How to Cross a Zombie Pond
The Walking Dead's midseason finale is here this Sunday, as the show goes on its traditional break before returning in February. While most of Season 7's episodes have focused almost entirely on one storyline or location, that changed in last week's episode and looks to continue in "Hearts Still Beating," as we catch up with many of the characters.
In the last episode, Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Aaron (Ross Marquand) went looking for supplies for Negan, finding a promising location with one big problem - a pond filled with walkers blocking any access. In this clip from the midseason finale, the two debate what their next move is and who's participating.
The Walking Dead: "Hearts Still Beating" airs Sunday, December 11th at 9:00pm ET/PT on AMC.
Comic Book Reviews for December 7, 2016
If you like good comics, then December is already shaping up to be a memorable month. DC wowed us with the latest issue of Batman, while they also kicked off their latest Injustice comic and began a new chapter for Harley Quinn. Marvel offered up a terrific new installment of The Mighty Thor and the most shocking issue of The Clone Conspiracy to date. Archie Comics added another promising new series to its lineup with Reggie and Me, while the former Batgirl creative team found a great new home at Image with their creator-owned series Motor Crush.
Scroll down to check out our reviews for these and various other new releases, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.
One of Elder Scrolls’ Most Beloved Characters Is Coming to Elder Scrolls Legends
The Daedric Prince of Madness, Sheogorath, is coming to The Elder Scrolls: Legends from December 14 as part of the limited-time Chaos Arena PVP mode.
The Chaos Arena runs from December 14 through to December 19 and will feature random, special lane rules, forcing players to adopt more unorthodox strategies on the fly.
Special scenarios includes starting with extra Magicka, starting with cards already in lanes, or players switching decks. ‘Madness reigns supreme’ should be the main take away from this.
There’s also a new set of special cards dubbed The Madhouse Collection. Purchasing the pack grabs three copies of each card and an Arena Ticket so players can try out the Chaos Area straight away.
Batman Writer Scott Snyder Lands Movie Deal for A.D.: After Death Comic
A movie based on the A.D.: After Death comic by Scott Snyder and Jeff Lemire is coming to the big screen.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony has picked up the film rights, and Josh Bratman will produce, with Snyder and Lemire as executive producers.
The cover of A.D. After Death Book One
Dragon Quest Heroes 2 Gets Western Release Date
Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is coming to the West on April 28, 2017 for PlayStation 4.
The second iteration returns with the same over-the-top combat mayhem, only this time with four-player co-op; an addition fans of the first game have been clamouring for. You can check out the Western announcement trailer for yourself, below.
The first Dragon Quest Heroes launched in October of 2015. In our review we compared the game with Hyrule Warriors and Shadow of Mordor, saying: “Dragon Quest Heroes occupies a similar place as games like Hyrule Warriors and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. The combat that makes up the majority of gameplay is fun but forgettable, and there's little else to keep you engaged unless you're sufficiently attached to the license.”
Elite: Dangerous Heading to PS4 Early Next Year
Elite: Dangerous is coming to PlayStation 4 in Q2, 2017.
Writing via the PlayStation blog, Founder and CEO of Frontier Developments, David Braben, explains the PS4 release will be the full Elite experience as well as the Horizon series of expansions.
“When Elite Dangerous arrives on PlayStation 4 next year,” says Braben, “we’re bringing the full game with everything in our ‘Horizons’ season of expansions included, so not only can you fly your ship, but you can carry an ‘SRV’ – Surface Recon Vehicle – in your hold, and charge around the surfaces of planets and moons at up to 100mph, finding materials, attacking bases, or seeking out hidden secret things with your friends.”
X-Men’s Apocalypse Prompted The Mummy to Alter Character’s Look
The titular villain in the upcoming The Mummy reboot originally looked identical to X-Men's Apocalypse.
In an interview with CinemaBlend, The Mummy director Alex Kurtzman revealed that, after watching X-Men: Days of Future Past, he had to abandon his initial male version for the Mummy. Now, the monster is Ahmanet, played Star Trek Beyond's Sofia Boutella.
Kurtzman wanted the character to have a skin pigmentation, which would've made him a bullied outcast. That way, the director wanted audiences to more easily sympathize with the Mummy. Apocalypse is given an near-identical background in Days of Future Past.
WW2 Shooter Days of War Hits Early Access in January
Developer Driven Arts has announced today its multiplayer WWII shooter Days of War will be available via Steam Early Access in January, 2017.
Days of War will debut in Early Access with US and German forces, plus four maps, for $24.99 (€24.99, £19.99). One of the maps will be based on Omaha Beach, which Driven Arts explains was highly-requested by community members earlier this year. Infamous for some of the most ferocious fighting of the June 6, 1944 Normandy landings Omaha Beach has been depicted in various games and films, including the much-loved Medal of Honor: Allied Assault and Saving Private Ryan. Indeed, Driven Arts has created a cinematic trailer for the map that riffs very heavily on the latter’s memorable opening sequence.
The Last of Us Part 2: Naughty Dog Teased Game 3 Months Ago
We may have gotten our first look at The Last of Us Part 2 last week, but Naughty Dog was holding an tiny piece of evidence of it under our noses for months before that.
As spotted by Reddit user soapaddict97, the design of a poster released for the game's "Outbreak Day" celebration in September bears an uncanny resemblance to lead character Ellie's new tattoo in Part 2:
