Monthly Archives: October 2017
Justice League Tracking to Open Less Than Suicide Squad
It appears Justice League might open behind Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming DC superhero ensemble film is tracking to open in the $110 million to $120 million range domestically. This puts it behind BvS' $166 million U.S. opening and Suicide Squad's $133.7 million opening. Still, Justice League is tracking to open ahead of Wonder Woman, which grossed $103.3 million in its first weekend at the U.S. box office earlier this year.
Vin Diesel Reveals Director Justin Lin Back for Fast 9 and 10
Vin Diesel has teased a future roadmap for Fast and Furious 9 and 10, strongly hinting director Justin Lin and co-star Jordana Brewster will be back for both films.
Speaking on Facebook yesterday, Diesel showed on video that he's working with Lin and Brewster on a secret project. After revealing the director on screen, Diesel said, "You wanted 9 and 10 to be incredible. We’ve heard your concerns about the saga and where it needs to arrive in its final chapters."
EW reports that Lin — who directed the third through sixth installments of the series — is in advanced talks to helm the next Fast and Furious film. IGN has reached out to Universal for comment and will update this story should the studio respond.
Orville or Discovery: Which is True Star Trek?
With the near-simultaneous releases of Star Trek: Discovery and The Orville this fall – not to mention the recent 30th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation – it's a good time to be a Trekkie/Trekker. It is also, as some recent online fanboy sparring would indicate – a great time to argue about Star Trek. The release of Discovery – with its darker, more militant tone – has revealed a heretofore unexplored schism in the ranks of Trekkies.
Some fans (on Twitter and elsewhere) are pleased with the fresh, more aggressive, more visually complex rendition of Star Trek, and are happy to see the franchise stretch into new territory. Others, however, are arguing that Discovery's wartime setting, infighting between crew members (which violated a long-standing rule instigated by Gene Roddenberry himself), and lack of weekly diplomacy lessons is violating a cardinal precept of Trek. The latter group has been arguing, in fact, that Seth MacFarlane's sci-fi comedy series The Orville – which is clearly a tribute to/satire of Next Generation – is actually “more Trek” than the new Star Trek. So the question is, which of the two shows is more Trek? Let's break it down.
Netflix Has a Stranger Things Easter Egg That’ll Turn Your World Upside Down
Netflix has a Stranger Things Easter egg that will change the way you look at the streaming service. Literally.
Gamesradar spotted the hidden gem, which causes Netflix's Stranger Things page to turn into The Upside Down.
The Stranger Things Netflix Easter egg
10 Best Halloween TV Episodes
Some of the best moments in television are those that test the limits of their material, experimenting with new ideas and storytelling modes while still maintaining a recognizable through line. Which is why special event episodes of TV tend to be some of the most memorable.
Especially during the Halloween season. Particularly in comedy, having Halloween episodes gives creators some room to experiment with their show format and pay homage to classic horror while staying true to the tenets of established shows. To help you get in the spirit of the season, here are some of the best Halloween episodes you can stream right now.
**Note: These are ranked in order of original air date**
Every Game Coming to Switch This Week
The Nintendo Switch is set to see another 13 games and two demos released this week on the platform.
And yes, while that includes Super Mario Odyssey, for which you can now read IGN's review, there are still a handful of other titles to choose from if you're not picking up Mario immediately and looking for something when you need a break between Power Moon hunts. Check out the full list of releases between today and next Thursday in the gallery below.
And the full list below:
- Violett
- Zombie Gold Rush
- Poi: Explorer Edition
Freddy Krueger Joins Multiplayer Slasher Dead by Daylight
Developer Behaviour Interactive has announced another horror icon has joined Dead by Daylight.
The dream invader himself Freddy Krueger joins the game as part of the new A Nightmare on Elm Street Chapter DLC, which launches today, October 26, on Steam.
Check out the Freddy Krueger reveal trailer below:
While pricing and release details for other platforms have yet to be revealed, prior add-on Chapters for Dead by Daylight have generally ranged from $7-$8 USD.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface and Halloween's Michael Myers previously joined Dead by Daylight's multiplayer roster.
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Up Your Gaming Resolution With the Best 4K Gaming Monitors
Let's be honest; 4K gaming is an expensive proposition. That's because the gaming monitors that support an Ultra HD resolution themselves cost a pretty penny, and then you need to get a graphics card that can run AAA games at that resolution, which is where the real sticker shock happens.
That said, once you've experienced such high-resolution graphics and detail, there really isn't any going back—trust me. Not to mention 4K gaming monitors also feature the latest HDR and local-dimming technology coming to desktop displays right now. If you're ready to take on the cost, I'll set you on the right path of the finding the best 4K gaming monitor so you don't end up wasting your money. I've tested and poured over all the Ultra HD screens to ensure you only find the best 4K gaming monitors
Get the Inside Scoop on Call of Duty: WW2
Dying to know more about the biggest and most anticipated games on the not too distant horizon? Don't worry, we've got you covered! On our show Next Big Game, we take an inside look at the hottest and most exciting upcoming games, break down all of the latest info, and work with the talented studios behind these titles to provide you with the inside scoop and plenty of new content, including gameplay footage, and much more.
Join us in Episode 3 for an inside look at the latest entry in the Call of Duty series. We went behind the scenes at Sledgehammer Games to check out Call of Duty: WWII, and we spoke with the game's creators to get the lowdown on game's new modes and found out why it was time for the series to return to its history-minded roots.
Valve Reveals Plans to Update its Steam Curator System
Today Valve announced some big changes coming to its Steam Curator program, including a visual redesign and the ability for Curators to embed video reviews in Steam.
You can follow IGN’s Steam Curator Page here get all of our recommendations right in Steam and see the update in action when it goes live.
The redesign allows Curators to add custom banners to their pages, put together lists of recommended games, and lots more. Valve says these added features are to help “players find value from following some Curators.”