Monthly Archives: February 2017
9 Things John Wick Chapter 3 Needs to Do
Keanu Reeves’ John Wick: Chapter 2 aptly built upon the first film and left us with a tantalizing taste of what we might see in a potential John Wick: Chapter 3. Though a third film isn’t confirmed yet, director Chad Stahelski and Reeves have expressed their interest in continuing the saga. Through the first two films, the John Wick franchise has painted a picture of a world very much unlike our own, one which includes a specific assassin subculture and a general population that seems to actively avoid acknowledging the violence around them. There’s still a lot we don’t know about this universe, and there are probably still hidden secrets left to uncover in the third film.
Before you go any further, consider this your spoiler warning. We’re going to be talking about the end of John Wick 2 and what that means going forward. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, you might want to do so before reading this list!
8 Ways To Tell If You’ll Like Horizon Zero Dawn
In a sea of sequels, it's rejuvenating to welcome the fresh face of Horizon Zero Dawn to the video games stage. To help you better understand this post-post-apocalyptic adventure, here are some elements from movies and games that it most reminds me of. If you like these, Horizon Zero Dawn could be a perfect match.
Both Aloy and the rebooted version of Lara Croft wield bows
The '90s was the era that birthed one of the defining virtual characters of a generation: Lara Croft. Her ability to down a T-Rex with a pair of pistols instantly won our hearts in a gaming climate barely touched by oestrogen, and Aloy is cut from the same cloth.
Logan Reportedly Has a Post-Credits Scene
Logan seemingly has a post-credits scene, as 20th Century Fox has added three additional minutes to the film's runtime for its theatrical release.
While critics' screenings ended without an extra tag, the word is that the final version will include a little extra.
"Let the secret post-credits scene speculation begin: Fox just updated Logan runtime to three minutes longer than version screened this week," Mike Sampson, the senior marketing and promotions manager at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, said in a post on Twitter.
Similarly, Collider's Steve Weintraub has heard that a post-credits scene will be included in the theatrical release. "Forget about the rumors…I can confirm it’s true. When Logan is released on March 3 it'll have a post-credits scene," he said. Weintraub noted that he's not sure if it's at the very end or midway through the credits, but "can 100 percent tell you something will be there."
John Cena to Help Advertise Nintendo Switch in the US
The 16-time WWE world champion, John Cena has teamed up with Nintendo to help promote the Nintendo Switch for one stop of a three-location US tour.
Cena, who famously suffers from delusions of being the invisible man despite a smattering of evidence proving his crystal-clear visibility, will be on-hand during the first Switch pop-up event at Blue Cloud Movie Ranch, California on February 23 to show off 1, 2 Switch.
He's apparently been chosen because his athleticism and acting ability make him "as versatile as the Nintendo Switch console itself." Ahem. A selection of YouTube influencers will also be there to further promote the Switch.
How To Watch IGN’s Save Point Live Stream
IGN is partnering with the newly-launched Video Game History Foundation to present the IGN Save Point Live Stream on Monday, February 27 starting at 12pm PT (3pm ET, 8pm GMT, February 28 6am AEST).
During the five-hour stream, we’ll be playing a slew of rare things, including canceled games, unreleased consoles, forgotten preview builds, and much more. In addition to IGN hosts and editors, we'll be joined by co-founders of the Video Game History Foundation, Frank Cifaldi and Steve Lin, as well as pals from around the industry including Jared Petty, Mary Kish, Andrea Rene, Mike Mahardy, Peter Brown, Chris Kohler, Alexa Ray Corriea, and more.
Here They Lie Is No Longer a PSVR-Only Title
2016 horror-adventure Here They Lie will no longer be a VR-exclusive title, thanks to a new update rolling out today that adds support for standard PS4 and PS4 Pro play.
"Here They Lie will be updated on February 21 to be playable without a PS VR headset — the Standard version," co-creative director Cory Davis said on PlayStation Blog.
Those who already own the game for PSVR will automatically receive the update via a downloadable patch. Meanwhile, those who have not yet purchased the game and do so after February 21 will receive both the VR and "Standard" versions of Here They Lie.
The Cheapest Place to Buy Halo Wars 2
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The Cheapest Place to Buy Halo Wars 2
Halo Wars 2 is now available to play on the Xbox One and PC. Currently the cheapest place to buy it is from Instant Gaming who have it priced at £32.69. To put perspective on this deal, Amazon have it going for £41.99 (or £39.99 with an Amazon Prime account), which means you'll save close to £10 with Instant Gaming.
Halo Wars 2: No Competitive Multiplayer Ranking at Launch
The recently-launched Halo Wars 2 does not yet feature a competitive multiplayer ranking system.
As per Eurogamer, developer 343 Industries and Creative Assembly made the decision to withhold competitive ranking so the teams could fine-tune the game’s balance post-launch.
While matchmaking is indeed based on player skill, individual skill is not explicitly shown at this point in time. Instead, Halo Wars 2 only displays the user’s Spartan Rank – an XP progression system.
Speaking to Eurogamer, David Nicholson, executive producer at Creative Assembly, offered the following explanation:
Square Enix Launches New Studio, Announces New RPG
Square Enix has announced RPG Project Prelude Rune, along with the formation of a new studio.
The new studio, named Studio Istolia, is helmed by Hideo Baba, who brings some 18-plus years of experience to the table. Baba is perhaps best known as the driving force behind Namco’s ‘Tales of’ series.
According to Siliconera, the focus of Studio Istolia is to create new IP as well as further existing Square Enix franchises.
Baba serves as the producer of Project Prelude Rune, and hopes to create a new type of RPG fantasy, one which spans vast landscapes filled to the brim with a plethora of life. More information about the RPG will be revealed at a later date.
You Can Claim Your Nintendo Switch Username Now
Prospective Nintendo Switch owners can now register a User ID for the console.
Inside the Account Settings page for a Nintendo Account, there is now a "User ID" section - hit the edit button and claim your chosen title. If you haven't logged in for a little while, you may be prompted to change your password before you get to claim a name.
If it seems confusing, it sort of is. Your Nintendo Account is separate from your Switch ID, but is intrinsically linked. Your Switch ID is, essentially, a new version of the NNID you may have created for your Wii U or 3DS, and is completely separate.
With eShop purchases now tied to a Nintendo Account for the first time, it may be that this move was the simplest solution to make sure that the new system could be implemented.