Monthly Archives: July 2017
Dying Light Developer Launches Its Own Online Game Store
Dying Light developer Techland has launched its own online storefront called Gemly.
In addition to selling a wide selection of games, Techland is using Gemly to distribute exclusive content for its own games. The first piece is a Harran Military Rifle for Dying Light, which is available to claim for free as either a Steam or GOG DLC code.
As part of Gemly’s launch, there are a couple of sweet deals you may want to take a look at on the site. To name a couple, Techland’s own Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition is 60% off, while The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the Year Edition is 50% off.
How Does Secret Empire Connect to Civil War II?
The latest chapter of Secret Empire just tied into last year's Civil War II crossover in a big way.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Secret Empire #7!
One of the more dramatic moments in Civil War II came when Miles Morales was given a vision of his future, a future where he seemingly killed Captain America on the steps of the US Capitol. But what once seemed like an impossible turn of events has become much more likely with the advent of Secret Empire and Cap's betrayal of his fellow Avengers.
Deadwood Movie Has a ‘Terrific Script,’ Says HBO Boss
At long last, there is an update on HBO's long in development planned Deadwood movie. HBO president of HBO programming Casey Bloys spoke at the 2017 summer TV Critics' Association about how he's read David Milch's script and is still looking to make the TV film happen.
"I read the script. The one thing I was concerned about is I wanted a script that would stand on its own," said Bloys. "I'm happy to say that David totally delivered on that. I think it's a terrific script."
It's not full steam ahead on the Deadwood movie yet, though. Bloys says the biggest hurdles yet to be cleared are finding "a budget that makes sense for us," a director and reuniting the cast. If they're able to do those things, "we're inclined to do it. But we have to get over those hurdles. But the good news is the script was terrific," said Bloys.
HBO Confirms No Existing Characters in GoT Spinoffs
HBO is still in development on four confirmed in-development Game of Thrones prequel series, but don't expect any of them to debut until at least a year after the main series' final episode airs.
"The number one priority in all of this is the final season of Game of Thrones. I don't want any spinoff or anything that detracts or distracts from that," HBO president Casey Bloys told members of the press during a small group interview at the 2017 summer TV Critics' Association press tour. "That season will happen, my guess is it would be at least a year before you saw anything else. What I don't want is the attention to be drawn from the final season, which I think is going to be epic and amazing, and somehow have the distraction of a new Game of Thrones airing right after it. I think it's best to separate it, and that's what we'll do."
True Detective Season 3 Star Confirmed
HBO has confirmed today that Moonlight and Luke Cage's Mahershala Ali will star in the third season of True Detective.
While the show is currently waiting on a director, Ali's possible inclusion had been previously reported. HBO's President of Programming Casey Bloys confirmed Ali's involvement during today's Television Critics Association press tour executive session for the network.
Mahershala Ali in Moonlight
Fortnite Hits 500,000 Digital Pre-Orders
Epic's co-op survival game Fortnite has hit a major sales milestone.
Fortnite creative director Darren Sugg revealed on Twitter that the long-gestating title had sold over 500,000 digital pre-order copies. This number doesn't reflect the full number of sales after the game's release, nor does it take into account how many retail pre-order copies were sold.
"Absolutely humbled by the response to this week's @FortniteGame launch," Sugg tweeted. "500k+ digital pre-order sales and just getting started! Thank YOU."
Fornite has been in the works for quite some time and was first announced over five years ago. For more on the cartoony co-op survival game, which launched yesterday as a Early Access title, check out IGN's tips and tricks for the game, as well as all of its achievements/trophies and how to unlock them.
James Bond 25 Director Frontrunner Emerges
Yann Demange is reportedly MGM and Eon Productions' top choice to direct James Bond 25.
According to Variety, Demange, best known for helming the 2014 drama '71, is the frontrunner, though other directors are also being considered.
In addition to Demange, Deadline reports Denis Villenueve (Arrival, Prisoners) and David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) are also in the running. All three directors have allegedly had meetings about helming Bond 25.
Walmart Cancels SNES Classic Edition Preorders
After listing the Super NES Classic Edition as available for preorder over the weekend, Walmart has been emailing customers to inform them their preorders have been cancelled.
In an email sent out to those who preordered, including a number of IGN employees, a representative for Walmart explained that "due to a technical glitch," the SNES Classic was made available on Friday, July 21 and the orders must now be cancelled.
The full email to customers reads:
Thank you for your interest in the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Classic Edition. As you are aware, this is a highly sought after console that will launch later this fall.Unfortunately, due to a technical glitch, the Super Nintendo Classic Edition was mistakenly made available last Friday evening ahead of the official release date. We, regrettably, will have to cancel this item on your order. We know that this is incredibly disappointing to you, and we’re truly sorry for this mistake.
Game of Thrones: “The Queen’s Justice” Photos Revealed
Ahead of its debut this weekend, HBO has released a batch of photos from the next episode of Game of Thrones, offering a sneak peek at what's to come in "The Queen's Justice."
Check out the gallery below to see the traveling duo of Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Davos Seaworth (Liam Cunningham), as well as an armored Grey Worm (Jacob Anderson), a confident Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), and more.
As teased by the promo for "The Queen's Justice," this Sunday will bring with it the meeting fans have been anticipating for quite a long time.
Marvel Announces New Star Wars Writer
Changes are coming to Marvel's ongoing Star Wars comic, as writer Jason Aaron will be stepping down from the series after October's Star Wars #37. Replacing him will be another writer plenty familiar to Star Wars readers - Kieron Gillen.
Current artist Salvador Larroca will remain on board on the series. Larroca also drew all 25 issues of Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 with Gillen.
“My aim’s simple – to do what Salva and I did with Darth Vader, but for Leia, Luke and Han. As in, chart the rise and fall of the Rebellion between A New Hope and the Empire Strikes Back, how it changes them all and how it changes the universe,” Gillen told StarWars.com. “So a simple aim, but as nightmarishly tricky to pull off as dropping a proton torpedo down a thermal exhaust port. But hopefully as thrilling if we pull it off. I can’t wait till you see it up. First up: the post-apocalyptic hell that remains of Jedha after the Death Star punched a hole through its mantle.”