Monthly Archives: May 2018
Pillars of Eternity 2 Will Have Fully Voiced Dialogue For Every Conversation
In a final Backer Update before Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire’s launch next week on May 8, developer Obsidian Entertainment revealed it will have fully voiced dialogue for every conversation in the game.
Given the vast scope of Deadfire, that’s likely a massive amount of VO. “This is a huge effort, and it makes a world of a difference when you get to hear it in action,” said Obsidian PR Manager Mikey Dowling. You can watch the full update in this video:
The update video also showed off the ability to rename your boats, and even whole islands you’ve conquered. It also gave a glimpse at some interesting new abilities, including a firecracker explosive you can use to distract NPCs and the Fallout-inspired ability to ‘reverse pickpocket’ live bombs into enemy inventories.
Final Fantasy XV PC’s Half-Life DLC Is Now Free for Everyone
Agents of SHIELD Will Contain More Avengers: Infinity War Tie-ins
Agents of SHIELD will contain more tie-ins and nods to Avengers: Infinity War.
Warning: Spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War follow. Turn back now if you haven't yet watched the film.
Per TVLine Adrian Pasdar, who plays Glenn Talbot on the TV series, has confirmed the show isn't done referencing the movie, though it's unclear if the film's ending will factor heavily into the TV show.
Agents of SHIELD's latest episode, "Option Two," acknowledged the strange events happening in New York City at the start of Infinity War, and it seems Agent Coulson and the rest of the team will eventually get wind of what's been going.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 Livestream Set for Tomorrow
A Beyond Good and Evil 2 developer livestream has been announced for tomorrow, May 3, at 9am PDT.
This will be the first time Ubisoft has given people a look at Beyond Good and Evil 2 since the first Space Monkey Report livestream last December. During that, they gave a progress update and showed off some concept art for the first time, which you can see below:
Ubisoft hasn’t said what specifically will be shown in tomorrow’s livestream, simply saying we’ll see what the dev team has been up to since the last livestream. Whatever that is, you’ll be able to watch on Ubisoft’s Twitch channel.
PlayStation Now Adds PS2 Games This Month
The first batch of PlayStation 2 games have been added to PlayStation Now.
Announced on the PlayStation Blog, the lineup includes Dark Cloud 2, Ape Escape 2 and Hot Shots Tennis, which are available for download on the PS Store. The games run in HD and include trophy support.
The service also added Limbo and Metal Slug 3, as well as a PS3-to-PS4 upgrade for BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend.
Here is the full list of games added to PlayStation Now this month:
- Ape Escape 2
- Dark Cloud 2
- Hot Shots Tennis
Red Dead Redemption 2 Confirmed to Feature John Marston
The latest trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 has finally revealed that the last game’s protagonist, John Marston will make an appearance.
We see two brief shots of a younger Marston, fresh from receiving his trademark scars, and clearly in trouble with what looks to be a rival gang.
It was always likely that Marston would appear considering his connection to the Van Der Linde gang. In the first game, Marston was coerced into tracking down members of the gang he was once a part of. The new game, set before the events of the first, sees you play as Dutch Van der Linde’s right-hand man, Arthur Morgan.
Ryan Reynolds Is Unsure if Deadpool 3 Will Happen
Ryan Reynolds doesn't know if Deadpool 3 will happen.
Speaking to EW, Reynolds touched on the possibility of making a third film in the franchise, saying he's unsure at this time. According to the actor, Deadpool 3 might be a bit derivative. However, Reynolds does see the X-Force as being the next logical step for the Merc with a Mouth.
“I don’t know that there would be a Deadpool 3. I really don’t,” Reynolds said. “I feel like the character, in order for him to function properly within his own universe, you need to take everything away from him. I don’t think that you can keep doing that.
Paladins Leaving Early Access Next Week
After more than a year and a half in early access, free-to-play shooter Paladins will officially launch on PC, Xbox One, and PS4 on May 8.
While the launch patch has already been pushed into the live game, adding a Battle Pass system along with other changes, Developer Hi-Rez Studios says the official launch marks its commitment to the current direction of the game. Paladins will still regularly receive updates with new content, bug fixes, and more, but Hi-Rez doesn’t plan to make any more major system changes.
Leading up to the launch, every champion in the game will be temporarily unlocked for all players until May 7. Paladins will also be giving 200 Crystals ($5 worth of premium currency) to anyone who has played before May 8 and then logs in between May 8 and May 31.
Elizabeth Olsen Wants a New Costume for Scarlet Witch
Elizabeth Olsen wants a new, less-revealing costume for Scarlet Witch although she acknowledges that they're more about creating "iconic images" than "representing the average woman."
Olsen talked about her character's costume in an interview with Elle, saying that she's happy to wear a corset, but she'd prefer it to be less revealing. "I like corsets, but I'd like it to be higher," she said.
"Everyone has these things that cover them—Tessa Thompson
does, Scarlett
does. I would like to cover up a bit. It's funny because sometimes I look around and I'm just like—wow, I'm the only one who has cleavage, and that's a constant joke because they haven't really evolved my superhero costume that much."
When Does The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3 Premiere?
If you're still reeling from The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 finale (which debuted on July 11 on Hulu in the US, and on August 12 on Channel 4 in the UK), you'll be pleased to know that the dystopian series will return for Season 3 next year. That means we won't have too long to wait and see how June intends to bring down Gilead, following her decision to stay in the oppressive country after sending her second daughter Nicole to safety with Emily.
Back in May, Hulu announced that the award-winning show starring Elisabeth Moss has been renewed, although the network didn't announce how many episodes Season 3 would contain. Season 1 consisted of 10 installments, while Season 2 was bumped up to 13.