Monthly Archives: January 2017
Twin Peaks Teaser Offers Glimpse at Dale Cooper’s Return
In anticipation for the premiere of Showtime's Twin Peaks revival, the network has released a new teaser that offers a first glimpse at the return of Dale Cooper.
Check out the clip below to see Kyle MacLachlan back as the FBI Special Agent.
Twin Peaks will premiere on Sunday, May 21 at 9pm ET/PT on Showtime. While you patiently wait for the debut of the long awaited series revival, find out what David Lynch recently had to say about the show's plot at the TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour.
God of War: Kratos’ Son’s Name Revealed
The name of Kratos' son in Sony's upcoming God of War game for PS4 is Atreus.
God of War director Cory Barlog confirmed the character's name in a post on Twitter, crediting a fan who discovered the name in the comments section of the God of War E3 2016 Overture MP3 file.
God of War E3 2016 Overture MP3 details, via Twitter
Opinion: Marvel Has a Nick Fury Problem
Marvel has quite a busy spring planned when it comes to launching new comics, one being Nick Fury, the first ongoing series to focus on elite S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury, Jr. That series has a promising creative team in writer James Robinson and artist ACO. But it also faces a massive uphill battle. Five years after his debut, the younger Nick Fury still isn't the compelling character he needs to be. This is the make or break moment for Mr. Fury.
Nick Fury #1 cover by ACO. (Marvel Comics)
Epic Zelda: Breath of the Wild Statue Revealed
First 4 Figures has pulled back the curtain on its stunning new statue of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Check out the video below for a look at the incredibly detailed 10-inch PVC figure.
Aside from the fact that pre-orders for the statue will open soon, no addition details about the upcoming figure were revealed.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will release alongside Nintendo Switch on March 3, 2017. In addition to the standard edition of the game, two special editions will be available, one of which includes a Master Sword statue.
Two New Riverdale Trailers
With Riverdale's debut fast approaching on January 26th, CW is releasing even more trailers for the atmospheric new take on the world of Archie and its murder mystery scenario.
Check out two recent promos below, which include a glimpse at Stranger Things' Shannon Purser (Barb!) as Ethel Muggs and a moment where classic Archie rivals Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Veronica (Camila Mendes)... kiss?!
You can see both trailers below:
Having seen the first (very fun) four episodes of Riverdale, I will say that kiss really happens, though the context of it isn't quite what it perhaps seems in the promos.
For more on Riverdale, check out what the cast told us about the series:
First Episodes of Pokemon Sun/Moon Anime Now Available
The first two episodes of Pokemon the Series: Sun & Moon, dubbed in English, are now available to watch online.
The Pokemon Company shared the news in a post on Twitter, telling fans to head over to Pokemon TV where they can join Ash and Pikachu as they begin their adventure in the Alola region.
Pokemon the Series: Sun & Moon serves as the 20th season in the long-running television series. Last year, Disney XD signed a multi-year distribution deal to air the new season, as well as the 19 prior seasons, 15 movies and the new animated feature, Pokemon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, which debuted on the channel in December.
Deadpool 2 Writers on Distilling Down Cable’s ‘Convoluted Origin’
Deadpool 2 will simplify Cable's "convoluted origin."
While speaking with Collider, Deadpool 2 writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese discussed how difficult it is to bring Cable to the big screen mainly due to his complicated storyline.
Wernick and Reese promise to stay true to the character and "make him like he is in the comics," but they're also looking at the actor who'll be playing Cable for inspiration, as "that decision will greatly impact his cadences, his rhythms."
Reese and Wernick explained they'll probably leave a lot of the details out from Cable's origins, like cloning, and instead focus on what specifically makes the character interesting and loved.
Superman Gets a New Costume
DC Comics has revealed the new costume Superman is sporting in 2017.
As revealed by ComicBook.com, the Man of Steel's new outfit will debut this April on the cover of Superman #20 from artist Patrick Gleason, as well as in Action Comics #977. For an early glimpse at the iconic hero's new look, check out the image below.
Superman's new costume - Photo: DC Entertainment, via ComicBook.com
How the Nintendo Switch Compares to the Wii U, 3DS
Nintendo has offered a number of major details regarding its new console, the Nintendo Switch — price, launch date, specifications, and more. But how does the system stack up against its predecessor, the Wii U?
IGN had a chance to not only try out the Switch and go hands-on with the system and Joy-Con controllers but also compare it to Nintendo's last console. Take a look at the gallery below to see how the Switch and its controllers measure up to the Wii U, the Wii U tablet controller, and individual Wiimotes, as well as how large the Joy-Con controllers are in comparison to a Nintendo 3DS.
Nintendo’s Wii U launched back in November 2012, with two separate SKUs that cost $299 and $349 respectively. For a full look at how Switch’s price stacks up historically, take a look at our feature comparing what consoles cost at launch over the past 35 years.
You Don’t Get to Keep Monthly Free Games on Switch
Subscribers to the Nintendo Switch's online service reportedly don't get to keep those free games after their window of availability.
According to Wired’s Chris Kohler, a Nintendo of America representative explained that the free classic NES and SNES titles available each month will only be free and playable during that month. That means, according to Kohler, those free games will only continue to be available if Switch users purchase them.
"Confirmed by NOA: Monthly free classic game on Switch is indeed only available for that month. More deets on Virtual Console before launch," Kohler wrote.