Monthly Archives: July 2018
Indie Publisher Surprise Attack Games Relaunches as Fellow Traveller
Australian independent games publisher Surprise Attack Games has today announced a new name and a new emphasis for the business. Rebranding as Fellow Traveller, the label will have “a new focus on funding, supporting and publishing unusual games, especially those with narrative at their core.”
Fellow Traveller also confirmed two new signings to the label alongside the relaunch: cyberpunk taxi-driving adventure Neo Cab (from Chance Agency) and alien ocean exploration game In Other Waters (by Jump Over the Age). Neo Cab, which casts players as one of the last remaining human taxi drivers in an almost entirely automated world, was spotlighted here on IGN last month as one of 10 great-looking games from E3 2018 which may have flown under your radar.
Wheel of Time Showrunner Teases Episode 1 Script
Rafe Judkins, a screenwriter for Chuck, Agents of SHIELD and more, has teased the script for the first episode of The Wheel of Time, an upcoming TV series based off of Robert Jordan's fantasy novels of the same name.
As teased on Twitter, the episode is called Leavetaking, which is the name of four separate chapters in four separate books within The Wheel of Time series. Most notably, it's a chapter in The Eye of the World, the first book released in the franchise.
Earlier this year news broke that Amazon began developing series' based off of The Wheel of Time and Stephen King's Dark Tower franchise. Prior to this, it was revealed that Judkins had been brought on as showrunner for The Wheel of Time, and Sony Pictures Television would serve as the production studio. No release dates or casting details have been announced for the show.
Wheel of Time Showrunner Teases Episode 1 Script
Rafe Judkins, a screenwriter for Chuck, Agents of SHIELD and more, has teased the script for the first episode of The Wheel of Time, an upcoming TV series based off of Robert Jordan's fantasy novels of the same name.
As teased on Twitter, the episode is called Leavetaking, which is the name of four separate chapters in four separate books within The Wheel of Time series. Most notably, it's a chapter in The Eye of the World, the first book released in the franchise.
Earlier this year news broke that Amazon began developing series' based off of The Wheel of Time and Stephen King's Dark Tower franchise. Prior to this, it was revealed that Judkins had been brought on as showrunner for The Wheel of Time, and Sony Pictures Television would serve as the production studio. No release dates or casting details have been announced for the show.
Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering are Officially Crossing Over
The worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering are colliding in a new book, Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica.
The book contains everything D&D players will need to know to play the game in Ravnica, described as a "fan-favourite" Magic setting, populated by ten rival guilds with their own agendas. Wizards of the Coast also announced a new document written by Keith Baker called the Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron, allowing players to return to the "magic-heavy noir setting"
“Fans of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering have been asking for years about when these two amazing brands would play together,” said Nathan Stewart, director of D&D. “With the huge surge in popularity of D&D and Magic’s commitment to bring the lore and storytelling to life, the timing seemed perfect. Ravnica is full of adventure possibilities and I can’t wait for fans to jump in to embody a member of one the iconic guilds. I will personally be making a new character for Rakdos.”
Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering are Officially Crossing Over
The worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering are colliding in a new book, Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica.
The book contains everything D&D players will need to know to play the game in Ravnica, described as a "fan-favourite" Magic setting, populated by ten rival guilds with their own agendas. Wizards of the Coast also announced a new document written by Keith Baker called the Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron, allowing players to return to the "magic-heavy noir setting"
“Fans of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering have been asking for years about when these two amazing brands would play together,” said Nathan Stewart, director of D&D. “With the huge surge in popularity of D&D and Magic’s commitment to bring the lore and storytelling to life, the timing seemed perfect. Ravnica is full of adventure possibilities and I can’t wait for fans to jump in to embody a member of one the iconic guilds. I will personally be making a new character for Rakdos.”
68 Awesome Cosplay Photos from Comic-Con 2018
With Comic-Con 2018 underway, we've been working hard at taking pictures of our favorite cosplayers at the San Diego convention. It doesn't matter if the costumes are professionally made or stitched together at home, these fans have proven themselves worthy with their creativity and passion.
There are some very cool costumes in here, like an Avengers: Infinity War Spider-Man and Thor with a stuffed animal version of Rocket Raccoon. We will be updating this throughout the con, so be sure to check back from July 18 through July 22 for more awesome cosplay photos. Click through the slideshow below to see the cosplayers.
For more on Comic-Con, you can find our full livestream schedule here and details on how to watch our livestream coverage here. We've also got a list of the 15 biggest panels to be excited for, the 31 coolest Comic-Con exclusive goodies, and over 100 photos from an early tour of the Comic-Con show.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Is Returning
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the animated series that was previously canceled in 2013, is making its return.
New episodes of the show are coming, with Disney showing off new footage at the Clone Wars 10th Anniversary Panel at SDCC today. The show is reportedly coming back with 12 episodes to complete the series.
Star Wars: #TheCloneWars. Reporting in for another tour of duty.#CloneWarsSaved #SDCC #SDCC18 pic.twitter.com/iWGUyYSnfy
WWE Announces its First All-Women PPV Event
Tonight on Monday Night RAW, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H kicked off the show by heading to the ring for the announcement of the company's first-ever all-female Superstar PPV/Network event called Evolution.
Both Hunter and Stephanie thanked all the Superstars, across all brands, before announcing the big event, which will feature female Superstars from both the past and present.
Stephanie even brought up the "#GiveDivasaChance" Twitter hashtag from three years ago that started trending after a several televised women's matches lasted a minute or less - and also after then-Superstar AJ Lee had called out Stephanie on Twitter, demanding that the female wrestlers get equal pay and screen time (though Steph didn't bring up the latter).
WWE Announces its First All-Women PPV Event
Tonight on Monday Night RAW, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H kicked off the show by heading to the ring for the announcement of the company's first-ever all-female Superstar PPV/Network event called Evolution.
Both Hunter and Stephanie thanked all the Superstars, across all brands, before announcing the big event, which will feature female Superstars from both the past and present.
Stephanie even brought up the "#GiveDivasaChance" Twitter hashtag from three years ago that started trending after a several televised women's matches lasted a minute or less - and also after then-Superstar AJ Lee had called out Stephanie on Twitter, demanding that the female wrestlers get equal pay and screen time (though Steph didn't bring up the latter).
The Most Buzz-Worthy Announcements from SDCC
Oh, Comic-Con, you beautiful b*tch. Your 2018 edition has come to an end, and as usual we're looking back over the many announcements, trailer drops, interviews, and more that went down over the past several days. From DC movie trailers and info dumps to drunk panels to Walking Dead exits to awesome collectibles, there was a lot to digest. But what exactly were the most talked about, buzziest reveals or events coming out of the show?
That's where we come in with this handy round-up of what you need to know in order to dive in on the conversation, be it related to Shazam! and Aquaman, Grant Morrison's next DC Comics adventure, the return of a beloved Star Wars property, and more. Read on for the most noteworthy news and announcements that came out of Comic-Con 2018...