Monthly Archives: July 2017
X-Men: Dark Phoenix’s Lilandra Explained
With Jessica Chastain in talks to appear in the upcoming X-Men: Dark Phoenix (coming out November 2, 2018) as none other than Lilandra, Majestrix of the alien Shi’ar Empire, excitement for the next chapter of the X-movies has grown. For the inclusion of Lilandra surely must mean that the X-Men are heading to space!
Now we’re talking more arcane character mining – although not for any dedicated X-fans who are well-acquainted with the Shi’ar and Lilandra’s relationship with Charles Xavier. But for those of you that aren’t up on the latest “Charlandra” gossip (hey, I just made that up!), let’s take a look at the comic book history of this impressive Empress…
Giant Kingdom Hearts Cosplay Gallery
Anime Expo 2017 is in the books and there was plenty to do and see. Among the sights were tons and tons of incredible Kingdom Hearts cosplayers showing off their talents and fandom.
Check out the gallery below for some amazing Kingdom Hearts cosplay from Anime Expo 2017.
Of course, there was a lot more than just Kingdom Hearts cosplay on display. We also grabbed some shots of incredible Nier Automata cosplay, as well as photos from the incredible Boku no Hero Academia cosplay meetup.
Nintendo Reveals Top Switch Japanese Software Downloads
Nintendo has listed the top 25 best-selling games digitally for Switch in Japan.
The download-only Snipperclips is No. 1, according to Nintendo. Minecraft and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe come in at the second and third positions, respectively. The rest of the top 5 includes Kamiko and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, in that order.
Other notable entries are Arms at No. 7, especially considering the game just launched last month, and Super Bomberman R at No. 12. We here at IGN have reached out to Nintendo of America for rankings in the United States and other territories.
A few of those games are also selling well at retailers too. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sold over 1.3 million copies during its launch month in North America, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe had the best debut for any entry in the franchise.
Wrestling Wrap Up: How Much Longer Will John Cena Wrestle?
Happy Day After Steve Rogers' Birthday!
I figure y'all US-Ate too much and America-boomed too hard.
Were you out and about watching the sky blow up, or were you home alone in the dark eating crackers and watching SmackDown Live?
You know, so you could see Cena come back, announce that both SmackDown and RAW are his personal punchbowls to pee in, and then spread some good old fashioned janky jingoism that stood sort of awkwardly and perpendicularly next to his awesome #WeAreAmerica message from last year...
Does the Spider-Sense Exist in the MCU?
We've seen Spider-Man do many amazing things since he became part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but one specific power of his has not been depicted in either Captain America: Civil War or Spider-Man: Homecoming: his Spider-sense.
In the comics and in past animated and live-action incarnations of the character, Peter Parker would get a tingling sensation at the base of his skull when a threat was detected in his immediate surroundings. This near-precognitive power kept the wall-crawler safe from being surprised or ambushed.
And yet in his two appearances so far in the MCU, Tom Holland's Spidey has yet to show any signs that he possesses this ability. Indeed, the Spider-sense certainly should've warned Peter in Spider-Man: Homecoming that his pal Ned was in his bedroom and thus help keep his secret identity from being revealed, but it didn't. (See the clip from that scene below.)
Robert Downey Jr. on the Right Time to Leave the MCU
Robert Downey Jr. recently shed light on how much longer he plans to appear as Iron Man in Marvel's Cinematic Universe.
Speaking to Australia's News.com, Downey Jr. said he doesn't want to overstay his welcome and will only remain involved in the MCU for as long as he's needed.
"Everyone says to me it's like a glove that fits so well. I have to start over every time but I am starting over with a pretty solid base," he explained. "I just never want to blow it for the last six or seven
Square Enix Reveals New Game Antique Carnevale
Square Enix has announced a new game called Antique Carnevale.
While there's currently very little information about the project, an official website is live with a story outline and a trailer for one of the game's characters, Bernard. Check it out below:
Additional trailers for four more characters will release on July 7, July 10, July 12 and July 14, respectively.
The story description (translation via Gematsu) is strange and cryptic, but it appears to explore the difference between "dolls" and "people" and what separates "things" from "living things." The description goes on to discuss a labyrinth which traps explorers, and a boy visiting the labyrinth and understanding the desires of the dolls captured within it.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole Preorder Guide
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Games based on TV shows often disappoint, but 2014’s South Park: The Stick of Truth blew us away with its quality. Because the game was a success, Ubisoft is readying a sequel. South Park: The Fractured But Whole will find the gang role-playing as superheroes and fighting evil wherever they find it. The game is set to come out on October 17, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
If you’re interested in buying South Park: The Fractured But Whole, you’ll have to choose between multiple editions of the game. And if you preorder it, you’ll receive some pretty enticing bonus content for free. Read on for the details.
Sega Announces Total War Spin-Off Series
Sega has announced a Total War spin-off series called Total War Saga.
According to a post on the official Total War blog, this new line of spinoffs will focus on key historical flashpoint—such as civil wars, as opposed to entire eras—and will build on previous Total War games.
The spinoffs won't be shorter or smaller than mainline Total War titles and are said to be similar in scope and focus to the Total War: Shogun 2 expansion Fall of the Samurai.
"Total War Saga games will be the same mix of turn-based campaign strategy, real-time battle tactics, and hundreds if not thousands of hours of gameplay as a regular Total War game, but focused down on a distinct moment," said Jack Lusted, the director on the studio's first Total War Saga game.
Cuphead Is 100 Percent Microsoft Exclusive
Cuphead will remain exclusive to Xbox One and PC, developer Studio MDHR has confirmed.
"Yes, this Cuphead game is exclusive to Xbox and PC (with Steam and Win10 versions at launch and a GoG release likely shortly after)," the studio explained in a post on NeoGAF.
The developer also added that a Mac version and potentially a Linux version will likely be available sometime in the future. Additionally, the studio confirmed that they own the IP, so while the first Cuphead game won't appear on PlayStation 4, it's possible that any potential sequels could be multiplatform.
Cuphead will be released on September 29 for Xbox One and PC. For more on Studio MDHR's stunning side-scroller, which was unveiled back in 2014, check out our preview of Cuphead, as well as the game's upcoming deluxe vinyl soundtrack.