Monthly Archives: November 2017
Making a Monster in Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus
Full spoilers for Wolfenstein 2 ahead.
Wolfenstein’s Frau Engel is one of the most startlingly terrifying onscreen characters in recent memory, murdering and maiming with unabashed sexual aggression and a freewheeling god complex. If the alt-right hate Wolfenstein 2 for being mean to Nazis, they surely despise Engel, a Nazi general so blatantly evil that chopping off the head of protagonist BJ Blazkowicz feels like an act of mercy.
She is a character built by many, but much of her realization can be attributed to Nina Franoszek, the charismatic and eloquent Berlin-born actress who has played her since 2014’s Wolfenstein: A New Order. Franoszek’s performance is a marvel; all chaotic laughs and sudden changes in mood, a Jekyll and Hyde performance where there’s only Evil and More Evil.
New Images for Arrowverse Crossover “Crisis on Earth-X”
Next week marks the point Arrowverse fans have been waiting for, as a massive cast of heroes are joining forces for a two-night, four-part crossover entitled "Crisis on Earth-X." The CW has released new images for all four episodes, and we've brought them all together in one place. Here's what you can expect from this superhero team-up.
First up is Supergirl with "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 1," which airs Monday, November 27 at 8pm EST.
Next is Arrow's "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 2" which airs immediately after Part 1.
The crossover continues with The Flash's "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 3," which airs on Tuesday, November 28 at 8pm EST.
Finally, the crossover wraps up with DC's Legends of Tomorrow's "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 4," which airs immediately after Part 3.
John Lasseter Takes Leave of Absence from Pixar
Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar chief creative officer John Lasseter has announced he is taking a leave of absence.
In a memo Lasseter sent to staff, which was obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the Pixar founder said he believes he has "been falling short" in his responsibilities as a leader. He noted he's "had a number of difficult conversations," and said "it's never easy to face your missteps."
The memo comes just as THR published various accounts of alleged unwanted advances from Lasseter toward female employees.
Giveaway (Final Hours): Destiny 2 Collector’s Edition
Hey, guardians! We're giving away three (3) Destiny 2 Collector's Edition sets for our Fireteam Chat sweepstakes. Be sure to check out the official sweepstakes link to enter by following us YouTube Fireteam Chat.
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- The Destiny base game in a SteelBook case
- A Destiny 2 Expansion Pass for two upcoming expansions with new story missions, cooperative activities, competitive multiplayer, new weapons, armor, and gear
Destiny 2: Mercury Exploration, Public Events, and Strike Preview
Mercury, the centerpiece to the Destiny 2 Curse of Osiris expansion, is going to be your newest destination. However, there may not be that much to investigate. The scope of the area we were allowed to play felt much smaller than any of the other locations I’ve seen. We're told branches will open up if you begin a Public Event or quest, but those moments are supposedly only tied to specific instances. I wish I could give you a better impression of the area, but because it was so small and only has one new Public Event and one Lost Sector (which I hadn’t found), I was left feeling like the space was fairly light on activities. That openness is supposed to happen after the campaign, but that's when our demo ended. With that in mind, here’s what I can talk about.
Splatoon 2’s Creative Team Details New Major Updates
With two massive updates just around the corner, the Squid Research Lab has been hard at work preparing a slew of new content for the Inklings of Splatoon 2, including two major free updates. IGN spoke with Splatoon 2 producer Hisashi Nogami and Directors Shintaro Sato and Seita Inoue to discuss some of the upcoming added content and what the future holds for the multiplayer shooter.
As announced earlier today, the first free update dropping on Nov. 23 adds new gear and hairstyles for Inklings, a brand new stage for Salmon Run mode, an increase in level cap, and four new battle stages. The second update coming in mid-December introduces a new Ranked Battle mode called Clam Blitz.
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!
By writer Geoff Johns & artist Gary Frank | DC
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Looks Set to Continue Nintendo’s Hot Streak
Some people don't like the art style of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Me? I was surprised to find myself ever so slightly annoyed when the first combat sequence popped up to remind me that I was, in fact, playing a game.
In the few minutes before that moment, I might as well have been watching an expertly made anime about a young man named Rex, who ekes out his existence as a salvager on a cloud-covered sea while living on the back on dragon-like "Titan." Barely had the opening credits slipped past, and I found I already cared about the duo. For that matter, I admired the way the anime art style gave Rex's expressions a semblance of life that 3D animation still often lacks. Those opening moments were enough to prove that Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is doing right by its story-based approach after the relatively unsatisfying exploration-based Xenoblade Chronicles X.
Battlefield 1: Turning Tides DLC Release Date Announced
Battlefield 1's Turning Tides DLC will begin rolling out in December.
As detailed on the game's official website, the first of the new maps — Cape Helles and Achi Baba — will be released on December 11 for Battlefield 1 Premium Pass owners. This will also include six new weapons and two new melee weapons, like the M1917 Trench Carbine and Maschinenpistole M1912/P.16.
Also featured in the December 11 content is a new Operation set in 1915 on the Gallipoli peninsula and the L-Class Destroyer.
This will be followed by the the remaining two maps focusing on the North Sea— Heligoland Bight and Zeebrugge — which will launch sometime in January. This second batch of content will include the British Empire: Royal Marines faction and the C-Class Airship.
Ranking the Movie Batmans
With Ben Affleck confirming that he has hung up his cape and cowl and won't be playing Batman again, the time has come to once again light up the Bat-Signal, call all the Dark Knights to action, and figure out who the best movie Batman truly is.
Whether they appeared only once as the Caped Crusader or starred in a full-fledged trilogy, these stars all hold the honor of donning the cape and cowl of Gotham's one true protector. Whether it was an animated release, a colorful tongue-in-cheek romp, or a grounded and gritty take on the vengeful vigilante, the following actors breathed life, for better or worse, into Bruce Wayne and his cranky costumed alter ego. (And a note: We're not including the Batmen from the old movie serials here because movie serials aren't really movies.)