Monthly Archives: May 2018
Onrush Open Beta Confirmed for Next Week
Codemasters has announced we’ll all be able to get a taste of its upcoming arcade driving game Onrush during an open beta running next week.
The Onrush open beta will go live on May 17 (6am PDT, 9am EDT, 2pm BST, 11pm AEST) and wrap up on Sunday, May 20. The beta will be available on both Xbox One and PS4.
According to Codemasters, the beta will teach players the basics of Onrush’s take on racing via an interactive tutorial and allow us to participate in a single-player practice mode, or 6v6 multiplayer events. The beta will include two tracks, with time of day and seasonal changes cycling throughout the beta period. Four vehicle classes will also be on show while the beta is available.
New Nintendo Switch Stand Makes Charging Easier in Tabletop Mode
Nintendo is making life a little easier for Nintendo Switch owners who enjoy playing in Tabletop mode.
An official adjustable charging stand for the Switch is launching on the 13th of July, which will allow players to charge their Switch while playing in Tabletop mode - something that was previously impossible due to the bottom edge location of its USB-C port (er...unless you owned a third-party stand).
Google Chrome Update Breaks Audio in Hundreds of Web-Based Games
Google Chrome's latest update had good intentions, but it's also had the unfortunate side-effect of removing audio from web-based games.
The update - outlined here - stops videos from autoplaying with sound. This is great for annoying autoplaying ads, but as Kotaku picked up, it's broken a bunch of web-based games by silencing their audio.
Creator of Getting Over It Bennett Foddy tweeted that the update is "a disaster for games and audio art on the web", while Stephen's Sausage Roll's Stephen Lavelle said that the update " broke all of the audio in my html5 games as well."
Infinity War Originally Featured This Long-Awaited Reunion
The initial draft for Avengers: Infinity War included a long-awaited reunion between two characters, but the scene ultimately didn't make it into the final script.
Warning: Avengers: Infinity War spoilers follow.
Screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely originally wanted to include a scene where Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) are reunited and confront the lingering discord between the two of them from Civil War. "Our first sort of wonky draft
the idea that they had to get back in the same room together and deal with that," McFeely told Yahoo Entertainment.
From Negan to Thanos: 15 Villains Who Think They’re Saviors
Warning: Some spoilers for Infinity War follow...
Bad guys don't always want to cause destruction for destruction's sake, or because they were mistreated as youths and now harbor resentment that plagues their everyday adult life. No, some villains see themselves as the heroes. Or, in the very least, as someone willing to make hard and cruel choices for the "greater good." They truly see themselves as saviors and mostly understand that the world will view them as horrible people. They're willing to make that sacrifice though. Your sacrifice, really.
In Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos was willing to risk everything, including those he loved (in his own way), to "mercifully" use the six Infinity Stones and erase half the life in the universe. He knew his wasn't a popular vision, exactly. He expected resistance on all fronts. He also was perfectly content not being beloved by anyone for his decision.
The Best Video Game Prequels
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Captain Marvel Casts Annette Bening in Secret ‘Scientist’ Role
Captain Marvel's cast continues to grow, with Annette Bening now being the latest star to join the upcoming MCU film.
THR reports Bening will portray a "scientist" of some sort in what will be her first superhero movie. Details about her role are being kept under wraps.
Annette Bening, image via THR.
New Deadpool 2 Photos Revealed
The release of Deadpool 2 is right around the corner, with the loudmouth mercenary sharpening his swords in anticipation of a sequel that's already predicted to make over $150 million during its opening weekend in North America.
If May 18 can't come soon enough for you, here are some new photos in the slideshow below that will hopefully sustain you until opening day.
In recent news, Deadpool star Ryan Renolds told EW that the sequel was originally going to make Wade Wilson a father. He informed the outlet that the premise didn't fit the story they were trying to tell. "By page 1.5, it was totally untenable. We were just like, ‘Nope. Nope. No, no, no. This is never, ever going to work.'"
Dancing and Dabbing: Thanos Gets Groovy in Fortnite
Even though Thanos was added into Fortnite to bring destruction and chaos, players have found ways to let Thanos' goofier side shine.
The Infinity Gauntlet Limited Time Mashup mode went live yesterday, allowing one player to take control of Thanos and his unique abilities. Whatever outfit you were wearing beforehand won't show, but your emotes and stylish dance moves don't go anywhere.
That feeling when you finally get the Infinity Gauntlet! pic.twitter.com/8gY9ezygyO
Bethesda Possibly Teasing Rage 2 by Mocking Walmart Listing
After the first hint of a sequel earlier today, Bethesda seems to be teasing RAGE 2 by poking fun at an unconfirmed Walmart listing for the game.
"Hey @WalmartCanada here are a few notes" reads a tweet from the official RAGE account. The tweet is accompanied by a screencap lambasting the lack of key art, age rating and font with a hot pink RAGE anarchy symbol for good measure.
Hey @WalmartCanada here are a few notes. pic.twitter.com/R1od2aTEMC