Monthly Archives: June 2017
Blizzard Shows Off 24 Overwatch Themed Controllers
Blizzard and art agency Artitude have collaborated to create 24 custom controller designs, based on each of Overwatch's playable heroes.
Sadly, they're not about to become widely available, but if you live in Europe you may be able to win one (more on that below). If you don't live in Europe, may I suggest staring longingly at this gallery?
Announced on Blizzard's European blog, 48 of the controllers (there are both Xbox One and PS4 versions for each hero) will be made available in a series of competitions.
They'll be announced through Blizzard's official channels (we'd suggest keeping an eye on the blog, the main Overwatch Twitter account, the Overwatch EU account)... or you could win one through us. IGN UK will be giving away a Genji-themed PS4 controller later today - if you live in the UK, keep an eye on our social channels for a chance to win this:
Sniper Elite Dev Announces Strange Brigade
Rebellion, the development studio behind the Sniper Elite series, has announced a new 1930s-set third-person adventure title called Strange Brigade.
In Strange Brigade, up to four players will "embark on an exotic safari into danger." You'll be able to select one of four different explorers, each with their own arsenal of weapons and superhuman abilities.
Strange Brigade key art, courtesy of Rebellion
Jay Pinkerton Becomes the 4th Valve Writer to Leave in Two Years
Writer, Jay Pinkerton, announced that he has left Valve via an update to his Facebook Timeline last night.
This makes Pinkerton the fourth Valve writer in two years to leave after Marc Laidlaw, Half-Life writer, seemingly started the exodus when he left in January 2016 after serving eighteen years with the company.
This was followed by the departure of both Eric Wolpaw and Chet Faliszek within months of each other earlier this year.
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Overwatch Reduced to £22 - (Cheapest Yet)
Amazon have reduced their asking price for a physical copy of Overwatch to £22, making it the cheapest its been since its release.
- PS4 Overwatch - £22.00 at Amazon
Overwatch Closing Anniversary Event With Double XP Weekend
The Overwatch Anniversary event is coming to a close and is finishing up by granting players Double XP this weekend.
Double Experience Points can be earned this weekend by playing any match type and will apply to almost every way experience can currently be earned in game. The experience boost will also stack with group and internet game room bonuses but will not alter the First Win of the Day 1500 XP bonus.
This should act as a nice boost for anyone still scrabbling to unlock any of the voice lines or skins exclusive in the Anniversary Loot Boxes during the event.
Spider-Man Star Tom Holland Would Like to Play Batman or James Bond
Playing Spider-Man isn't enough for Tom Holland, as the actor wants to take on a few more iconic roles.
While speaking with Spider-Man: Homecoming co-star Zendaya for Interview Magazine, Holland revealed he'd love to star as a certain DC superhero or 00 agent. "James Bond," said Holland. "Or maybe I'll do Batman."
When Zendaya jokingly told Holland that it would be a bit unfair if he got to play Batman, James Bond, and Spider-Man, Holland wholeheartedly agreed. "It would be so unfair," said Holland. "But life isn't fair, Zendaya."
You can watch Holland portray Spider-Man when Spider-Man: Homecoming opens in theaters on July 7. Holland is also set to portray young Nathan Drake in the upcoming Uncharted movie, which doesn't have a release date yet. Read why we believe Holland is an inspired choice for the role of Nathan Drake and check out our recent Instagram video with the actor below.
David Harbour Was Deemed ‘Too Fat’ to Play The Blob
Stranger Things star David Harbour was deemed too fat to play The Blob in X-Men: Origins Wolverine.
In an interview with TheWrap, Harbour revealed that one of the film's casting directors thought The Blob would've been "the perfect role" for the actor, because the filmmakers needed "a big guy to wear the suit."
Harbour eventually read for the role, and his audition was going great until he decided to jokingly yell “I got your Blob right here" while lifting up his shirt and squeezing his belly. After the audition Harbour met with the film's director, Gavin Hood, who revealed that Harbour didn't get the part because they were concerned about his health.
Leia ‘Will be Handled With Love & Respect’ in Star Wars: Ep IX
Star Wars: Episode IX director Colin Trevorrow promises the film will handle Leia Organa respectfully following the recent passing of Carrie Fisher.
In an interview with CinemaBlend, Trevorrow admitted Leia "was a major character" and there are "only certain things" that he is "willing to do" with Leia in Episode IX. While Trevorrow did not disclose exactly how he'll deal with Fisher's passing, he did promise it'll be handled correctly.
"I can guarantee it will be handled with love and respect, and all of the soul that Carrie Fisher deserves," said Trevorrow. The director also confirmed he did not have a chance to work with Fisher and hadn't finished writing the script for Episode IX before her death.
Why Wonder Woman Is So Powerful
Wonder Woman is part of DC’s trinity, but what makes her strong enough that fans regard her alongside Batman and Superman? Here’s why Wonder Woman is so powerful.
(Also, be sure to check out our review of the Wonder Woman movie.)
(DC Comics)
While Wonder Woman’s origin has changed and evolved as it has been retold over the years, one thing that remains constant is that she is a product of the gods. Whether she was molded out of clay by Amazon Queen Hippolyta and given life by the Greek pantheon or if she’s the illegitimate child of Zeus and Hippolyta, she is a demigod with divine power flowing through her veins. The Gods of Olympus bestowed blessings upon her, providing her with enhanced strength, longevity, speed, durability, senses, beauty and intelligence. Her godly nature also provides her with a natural defense against magical attacks, something that comes in handy when fighting all manner of sorcerers, witches, and supernatural monsters.
James Gunn on the Guardians Expanding into Theme Parks and Infinity War
Who would have expected Rocket Raccoon to co-exist with Mickey Mouse? The ascension of the Guardians of the Galaxy from a cult property, filled with characters few were familiar with if they didn’t read comic books, to a giant, globally popular franchise has been amazing to behold. And now that has expanded even further with the Guardians getting their own Disney theme park ride at Disney California Adventure called Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout.
The guiding force of the Guardians rise has been James Gunn, who has written and directed both of the films (and is already set to return for a third installment). Gunn was also involved in Mission: Breakout, which includes most of the core cast from the film (including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista), in a very entertaining, exciting experience that finds you helping Rocket free his teammates from the Collector – as you plummet up and down an elevator, in a notably effective re-tolling of the building formerly used for Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.