Monthly Archives: October 2017
You Are Missing Out on AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire
Halt and Catch Fire ended its four-season run on AMC this past Sunday. It was not the monumental event the end of other AMC dramas, such as Mad Men or Breaking Bad, was. The show had its devoted fans, many of them the TV critic types who espoused it frequently as "the best show you're not watching."
Those of us who watched it would not argue with that assessment. Halt and Catch Fire found itself dropped into the midst of an ever-expanding TV landscape. The era of "Peak TV" has made it increasingly hard for shows to make a real impact. Halt and Catch Fire never really rose above having a small-but-devoted fan base. However, in an era when dozens of shows inspire, at best, total apathy, that's still a fact worth celebrating.
Stranger Things: Season 2 Clip Reveals Major Eleven Twist
With Stranger Things returning in just a few weeks, a huge Eleven twist has been revealed for the upcoming second season.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Season 2...turn back now if you don't want to know!
The Season 2 clip, which you can view here courtesy of MCM Comic Con, shows how Millie Bobby Brown's Eleven escapes the Upside Down. Stuck in this alternate world, Eleven discovers a hole branching from the Upside Down back into the normal world. Using her powers, Eleven more fully opens up the hole between worlds and escapes back into the real world.
Of course, the first season of the show ended with Eleven suddenly disappearing into the Upside Down, with fans left wondering what exactly happened to her or how she might find her way back. The clip, which you can view key moments from in the gallery below, doesn't indicate much about Eleven's time in the Upside Down, but does offer a moment of hope as she can now find her way back to her friends.
Xbox One Fall Update Goes Live for All Users Today
Microsoft has outlined the new features included in the fall update for Xbox One, which goes live today for all users.
The update, which brings with it new Home, Guide and Community features, launched back in August for Xbox Insiders, and Microsoft has since gathered feedback and made refinements for the update that goes live around the globe today.
With the update, players can now personalize their Home screen by customizing what they see when they boot up their console. With the addition of blocks, players can add a friend, game, etc. to their Home screen, which can then be moved or discarded at will. The update to Home also allows you to have up to 40 pins, and adds dark, light, and high-contrast theme options.
Top Comics to Buy This Week
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
Writer Jason Aaron | Artists Walter Simonson, Olivier Coipel, Chris Burnham, James Harren, Russell Dauterman | Cover Artist Russell Dauterman (Marvel Comics)
Resident Evil 7 End of Zoe DLC Screenshots Revealed
Capcom has revealed new screenshots for Resident Evil 7's upcoming add-on DLC content, End of Zoe and Not a Hero.
The images, alongside a new trailer as well, provide new looks at the End of Zoe and Not a Hero DLC, both of which will be available on December 12.
The trailer and screens showcases a mysterious new character from End of Zoe named Joe, who lives along the bank of the marshes and has an important encounter with Zoe. Meanwhile, Capcom has revealed some of the environments you'll be exploring in the Not a Hero DLC, which follows BSAA soldier Chris Redfield as he hunts down Lucas Baker.
Both DLCs will come packaged with Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition and will also be available as an update for season pass owners. The Not a Hero DLC will be free to download for all players, while the End of Zoe add-on will cost $14.99/€14.99/£11.99 when purchased separately.
Discovery’s Lt. Stamets Reflects on That Ending
Full spoilers follow for the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Choose Your Pain.”
There was a lot going on in last night’s Star Trek episode, which saw Captain Lorca escaping Klingon captivity, the first appearance of the (new) Harry Mudd in Rainn Wilson, Michael Burnham’s salvation of the tardigrade Ripper, and a bunch of classic Trek captains getting namedropped. There was plenty more to ponder in the segment, “Choose Your Pain,” too, but perhaps most intriguing was the genuine twist that it ended on.
Anthony Rapp as Lt. Paul Stamets in Star Trek: Discovery
Star Wars Battlefront II PS4 Pro Revealed
Sony has revealed new bundles for Star Wars Battlefront II, including a standard slim model and a special edition PS4 Pro model.
In a post on the Playstation Blog, PlayStation revealed a Limited Edition PS4 Pro (seen below) will be released on November 14 in the U.S. and Canada for $449.99 USD (MSRP) / $549.99 CAD (MSRP). The console will feature a special mirror finish and the iconic symbols of the Rebellion and Empire as well as the emblem for Inferno Squad, the elite Imperial force featured in Battlefront II's campaign.
Battlefield 1: Turning Tides Expansion Detailed
Battlefield 1's third expansion, Turning Tides, will bring four new maps, a new game mode, and more to EA's World War I shooter. All Turning Tides content will be released between December 2017 and January 2018.
The expansion's content focuses on "amphibious" battles, featuring land, sea, and air gameplay, according to its official webpage. The first of the new maps — Cape Helles and Achi Baba — will be released in December, with the remaining two — Heligoland Bight and Zeebrugge — launching in January.
Turning Tides' new game mode, Conquest Assault, is described as a "twist on the signature Conquest mode." Much like Conquest, players will fight to control designated areas on the map. However, unlike Conquest, the defending team will control all areas at the start of each match.
Rick and Morty: The 10 Best Supporting Characters
Rick and Morty is a series that chronicles the many misadventures of super-scientist Rick Sanchez, timid teenage sidekick Morty Smith, and the rest of their oddball family. And while the series almost always focuses squarely on the Smith clan, it has built up a pretty impressive cast of supporting characetrs over the past three seasons.
From Birdperson to Mr. Poopybutthole to Scary Terry, these are the ten Rick and Morty supporting characters we can't help but love:
Rick and Morty just wrapped up its third season, and the show is just as entertaining as ever. Check out our review of the Season 3 finale to find out why we called it, "a fun, memorable way to wrap up the show's most eclectic season to date."
Out This Week: South Park: Fractured But Whole, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Fire Emblem Warriors
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
