Monthly Archives: September 2018
Dragon Ball FighterZ Getting Free Update With 1V1, 2V2, a New Stage, and Holiday-Themed Customization Options
Dragon Ball FighterZ is getting a hefty update just ahead of the release of Cooler and Android 17.
The new update adds a new stage, new 1v1 and 2v2 play options, and Halloween themed customization options, including new lobby avatars and costume colors.
The free content update is currently available for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Nintendo Switch will also receive most of the update when FighterZ launches, with the new stage following soon after.
The update is detailed in a new trailer, so be sure to check it out below:
The new 1v1 and 2v2 gameplay options will allow players to select one or two characters to comprise their team, instead of the standard 3v3 matches. The update also adds new levels to Ranked Match play, as well as the new Galactic Arena stage.
Daredevil Says Goodbye to Matt Murdock in New Season 3 Trailer
Warning! SPOILERS for Daredevil Season 2 and Iron Fist Season 2 ahead!
Marvel and Netflix released the second Season 3 teaser trailer for Daredevil, featuring a more detailed look at Wilson Fisk in his pristine white suit.
We also have the first official Season 3 synopsis, confirming some of the theories we had after watching the first trailer. "Missing for months, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) reemerges a broken man, putting into question his future as both vigilante Daredevil and lawyer Matthew Murdock. But when his archenemy Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) is released from prison, Matt must choose between hiding from the world or embracing his destiny as a hero," according to a press release from Netflix.
PlayStation Plus Free Games for October 2018 Announced
Sony has announced through the PlayStation Blog the free games coming to PlayStation Plus in October 2018, with Friday the 13th: The Game and Laser League leading the charge.
Originally released last year, Friday the 13th: The Game is a asymmetrical multiplayer game where players could take on the role of Jason Voorhees or one of the camp counselors attempting to survive his murderous onslaught. In our review of Friday the 13th: The Game, we called it “Okay” saying,"Despite that lopsided gameplay and some pretty heinous glitches, there is some dumb fun to be had here – which is all the movies ever really offered, anyway."
Family Guy Producers Talk Peter’s New Bosses and the 20th Anniversary
This September, IGN is spotlighting the best TV coming your way in the 2018-2019 season. Today we have an exclusive interview with Family Guy showrunners Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin about the long-running animated sitcom's upcoming 17th season. It promises to be a big year for Family Guy; the show's 20th anniversary is coming up in January 2019. The new season will also introduce several key new characters, including Brian's new wife Jess (voiced by Casey Wilson), and Peter's new bosses (played by Bryan Cranston & Niecy Nash). All this, plus Brian and Stewie go on another wacky adventure as the series parodies Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Family Guy Season 17 premieres Sunday, September 30 on Fox.
Third and Likely Final Fortnite Season 6 Teaser Unveiled
A third and what's likely the final Fortnite Season 6 teaser image has been revealed with less than one day before the new season kicks off.
Coming directly from the official Fortnite Twitter account, the third image features some kind of feral wolf character. If previous season teasers are to be followed, this wolf could very well be a new skin in the upcoming battle pass and could even be the Tier 100 reward.
Season 6… tomorrow.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 New Season Gets a Premiere Date on Netflix
The second season of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return – and the 12th season overall of the show – will debut on Thursday, Nov. 22nd on Netflix with a six episode run.
Netflix had confirmed the show's renewal last November, but a premiere date hadn't been released.
The date marks the 30th anniversary of the cult classic, which originally aired on Thanksgiving Day in 1988 on KTMA in Minneapolis, MN.
Creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Joel Hodgson returned once again for the newest season as an executive producer and co-director to oversee all production.
Here’s Everything Leaving Netflix in October
It's time for Netflix's official Last Call list for October, as we wave goodbye to Stanley Kubrick films Eyes Wide shut and Full Metal Jacket, along with the first (and only) season of Freaks and Geeks.
Also leaving: Bad Boys, The Lost Boys, The Babadook, Donnie Darko, all of USA's White Collar, all of the (new) 90210, Spielberg's The BFG, Tim Burton's Big Eyes, Red Dragon, Let Me In (American remake of Let the Right One In), Sin City, Kubo and the Two Strings, and more.
Fortnite Cross-Platform Play Arrives On PlayStation 4 Today in Beta Form
After months of Backlash, Sony is finally allowing PlayStation 4 Fortnite players to play online with other platforms.
Announced on the PlayStation Blog, John Kodera, President and Global CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, said that "following a comprehensive evaluation process, SIE has identified a path toward supporting cross-platform features for select third party content."
"The first step," Kodera continues. "will be an open beta beginning today for Fortnite that will allow for cross-platform gameplay, progression and commerce across PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and Mac operating systems."
Who Dies in DC’s Heroes in Crisis?
DC's Heroes in Crisis debuted today, and it took a heavy toll on the heroes of the DCU.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Heroes in Crisis #1!
Heroes in Crisis introduces Sanctuary, a secret safe haven located on the old Kent family farm. Built by Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, Sanctuary is aimed at helping other heroes burdened by the psychological pressures of the job. The facility is run by an artificial intelligence also named Sanctuary, one infused with "the will of Batman, the compassion of Wonder Woman and the honor of Superman."
Dirt Rally 2.0 Announced
Codemasters has announced Dirt Rally 2.0 for PC and consoles, launching Feb. 26, 2019.
The sequel to 2015's Dirt Rally – Dirt Rally 2.0 launches next year on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, simultaneously, unlike the original, which saw console owners wait four months for the game to reach their platforms.
Players can look forward to six rally locations spread across the globe, including New Zealand, Argentina, Spain, Poland, Australia, and the USA. As the official game of the FIA World Rallycross Championship, it will include eight of the official WorldRX circuits at launch, as well as cars from the 2018 season.