Monthly Archives: December 2017
Bloodborne Dataminer Discovers Bosses Cut From Game
A Bloodborne dataminer has discovered several bosses cut from the final game.
YouTuber Sanadsk specializes in uncovering hidden content and lore in the Souls series. Recently he's offered a new look at some of these unused Bloodborne enemies and even an NPC, which were scrapped for unknown reasons.
You can check out his video here and an image gallery of some of the bosses below. One of the enemies, as you can see, is some sort of a three-headed demon with wings. There's also a scholar NPC who, according to Sanadsk, players would encounter in Byrgenwerth.
Cuphead Patch Fixes Bugs, Removes Exploits
Studio MDHR has released a patch for Cuphead that features a number of changes, including gameplay balance adjustments, bug fixes, and the removal of some exploits.
According to the developer's patch notes, v1.1.3 fixes everything from various freezing and crashing issues to incorrect hit boxes and collision bugs. The patch also adds a "spooky Mausoleum announcer," as well as an extra coat of polish to the game's art and animation.
There's a whole lot more included in patch v1.1.3, the full rundown of which you can check out below:
- Fixed various freezes caused by controller disconnection/reconnection
Dwayne Johnson on His Fast and Furious Spin-off
Dwayne Johnson is ready to reprise his role as Hobbs in the Fast and Furious spin-off, and he's teasing "a lot of surprises."
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Johnson teased some "big stars" may join the spin-off, with series veteran Chris Morgan penning the script. He also elaborated on what his goals are for the film, as well as the franchise.
Universal Studios is looking at a 2019 release for the film, which will focus on Johnson's character, Hobbs, and Jason Statham's character, Shaw. The studio first thought about a potential spin-off in 2013, around the release of Fast & Furious 6, but after seeing Johnson and Statham together in Fate of the Furious, the spin-off began to take shape around those characters.
Margot Robbie: ‘Totally Separate’ Harley Quinn Movie in the Works
Margot Robbie is developing a Harley Quinn movie completely separate from the ones already announced.
In an interview with MTV News, Robbie revealed she has been working on the movie for the past two years, and it will feature the "girl gang" Harley was missing in Suicide Squad.
"I've been working on a separate spin-off for Harley for a while now," Robbie said, going on to share her desire to see Harley with other women. "I kept saying it while we were filming Suicide Squad. I was like, 'She needs her girlfriends.'" The movie will involve her own production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
The Overwatch House Competes in a Talent Show
Welcome back to Brick Battles, our new stop-motion animated series that brings your favorite video game worlds to life. Each episode is made in conjunction with the talented folks at Digital Wizard Studios, and for this first season we're focusing on Blizzard's popular hero shooter, Overwatch.
In Episode 3, the Overwatch heroes compete in a talent show. Watch "Overwatch Got Talent" in the video player above to see the mayhem that ensues as the heroes compete for a lifetime supply of loot boxes.
Pikachu Named Ambassador of Osaka
Pikachu and Hello Kitty are the cultural ambassadors of Osaka, Japan.
The Verge reports Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono adorned the pair of mascots with the honour in a bid to promote the country's bid to host The World Expo in 2025.
The expo takes place every five years to discuss universal challenges of our time, and the location is chosen by the Bureau International des Expositions.
Dubai is set to host in 2020 while France, Russia, and Azerbaijan are Japan's competition to hold the expo in 2025.
What this new title means for the mascots is unclear at this time, with Kono simply asking that the duo "...represent Japan and proactively (promote) the attraction of Osaka inside and outside of the country.”
The Next IGN Mystery Box Theme is Rebels
Now that Rivals boxes have been shipped, it's time to reveal December's box theme! It's all about anarchy this month as we celebrate some of the most infamous Rebels in pop culture.
This mystery box contains five hand-picked items including popular rebels such as Deadpool, Han Solo, Jessica Jones and more. It also features an exclusive IGN tee featuring a different take on characters from a video game we all know and love.
Numbers for the box are very limited and it's on sale now, so make sure you order yours today! You have until 11 December to sign up until the boxes ship for Christmas.
Agents of SHIELD Star Breaks Down Season 5 Premiere’s Biggest Shocker
Tonight’s two-hour Season 5 premiere of Agents of SHIELD, "Orientation," featured a big twist at the mid-point and then followed that up with another doozy as it came to an end. IGN attended a press event to talk to the cast about the big developments.
Warning: full spoilers ahead!
The team found themselves transported into space for unknown reasons by way of yet another weird, teleporting liquid-pillar. It wasn’t until the team explored the space station, called the Lighthouse, that they realized they were also in the far future and the Earth had been destroyed. The Lighthouse was drifting in space just outside the remains of Earth, close enough that chunks of debris and even a school bus could be seen floating by.
Queen Biopic Halts Production Due to Bryan Singer’s ‘Unexpected Availability’
Fox's Bohemian Rhapsody halted production because its director is currently unavailable.
The Queen biopic, starring Rami Malek of Mr. Robot, had been filming in London. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter director Bryan Singer failed to return to the set following a Thanksgiving break.
In a statement to the BBC, Fox said the unexpected absence was due to a "personal health matter" for the director and his family. The Hollywood Reporter cites unnamed sources supporting a strained relationship between the director and the film's star and producers.
Dragon Ball Super Dub is Coming to Funimation Next Week
Dragon Ball Super's English dubbed episodes will be available for online streaming starting next week on FunimationNow.
According to the Funimation announcement, the first 39 dubbed episodes are coming to the anime streaming site on December 5. Other Dragon Ball Super episodes will be released in 13 episode batches two weeks after the final episode of that group airs on Toonami.
The first batch of episodes cover the story arcs from both of the recent movies, Resurrection 'F' and Battle of Gods, and more.