Monthly Archives: December 2018
Best TV, Movie, and 4K Gifts of 2018
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Looking for the perfect smart TV or streaming device? With so much of our entertainment revolving around the TV, holiday guide is here to ensure you get the very best the entertainment world has to offer. Keep reading for our recommendations on the hottest TVs, movies, streaming devices, Blu-ray sets, and more.
Best TV Gifts
Aquaman Has Record-Breaking Opening Weekend in China
Aquaman made its debut in China, and the box office numbers are strong for the Jason Momoa-starring film.
According to Warner Bros., Aquaman earned $93.6 million over the weekend in China. This was the largest opening ever for a D.C. title in China, outpacing previous titles like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ($55.7 million opening) and Justice League ($50.5 million opening).
Aquaman also became the studio's biggest opening ever, surpassing Ready Player One's $61.6 million opening weekend back in March.
Creative Mode is the Latest Evolution of Fortnite
Amid the excitement of the new winter themed skins and icy map updates, Fortnite added a separate mode that elevates the already insanely popular game to a new level of depth. Fortnite Creative is big, ambitious, and inventive in its goal to give creators the tools to build their dream worlds and wildest creations.
When you have something good, make the most of it. That's certainly the mindset behind Epic's consistent updates and patches. Love it or hate it, Fortnite is a finely crafted game with a powerfully impressive engine, no matter your thoughts on the battle royale genre. It's the reason so many players are able to build towering and detailed skyscrapers one minute and an exhilarating race track with jump pads and speed boosts the next. It's the reason Creative mode was introduced.
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Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer Description
Spider-Man and Mysterio fight together as allies against Hydro-Man in the first trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home. While the trailer wasn't released online following Sony's panel at Brazil Comic Con in Sao Paulo, IGN Brazil was there to watch it and provided this breakdown of what happens in it.
Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal also surprised fans with an appearance at the Far From Home panel. They were not expected to attend, but they showed up to help present the first trailer for the upcoming Sony-Marvel movie. Filming was not allowed in the convention hall and there is no date yet for when the trailer will be released online, so our rundown below will have to hold you over until the trailer drops!
The Messenger’s Newest DLC, Picnic Panic, Arrives for Free in 2019
Announced during the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, The Messenger's Picnic Panic DLC will bring some tropical flair to the indie title by Sabotage Studio.
In 2019, the Picnic Panic DLC will be available for free on PC and Switch and features three new levels - including one that has you riding a skull raft on the ocean - boss fights, and much more.
The Messenger was released on August 30, 2018, and is heavily inspired by Ninja Gaiden, which is actually being added to the Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo Entertainment System library next week.
SEGA’s Judgment, by the Yakuza Team, Headed to the West in 2019
Announced at the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, SEGA's Judgment, from the developers of the Yakuza series, is headed to the west in 2019.
Formerly known as Project JUDGE, Judgment puts you in the shoes of Yagami, an ex-lawyer who now runs a detective bureau.
The newest trailer shows Takayuki Yagami investigating a series of three murders of Yakuza who all had their eyes removed.
While Judgment won't feature any characters from the Yakuza series, they are both set in a shared universe and this newest title takes place in Kamurocho, the fictional Tokyo district from the Yakuza series.
Captain Marvel Fights Skrulls in New Scene Revealed
Captain Marvel's star Brie Larson appeared at Marvel's Brazil Comic Con panel in Sao Paulo to reveal a brand new scene from the upcoming superhero movie. Although the footage has not been released to the public yet, IGN Brazil can describe what was seen.
Here it goes: at the beginning, we see Carol Danvers in a Skrull ship, trapped in a machine that is trying to collect information from her mind. She starts to have flashbacks from the time she was a US Army pilot. Suddenly, a Skrull says: "There's something in her mind we're looking for. We need do dig deeper". Then, Carol fires up her hands with energy and bust out.
Brie Larson at Marvel's Brazil Comic Con panel
Update: Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Final Season Episode 3 Gets Release Date
Update 01/07/2019: Skybound Games has announced that Episode 3, Broken Toys will be released on January 15, and will be available on the Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One.
You can check out the new trailer for Episode 3 below:
Announced at the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, Telltale's The Walking Dead: The Final Season's third episode will be released next month.
Episode three, Broken Toys, will launch on all platforms on January 15, 2019, and will be released by Robert Kirkman's company, Skybound, following the "majority studio closure" of Telltale Games.
Strategy Game Conan Unconquered Announced for 2019
Announced at the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, Conan Unconquered is the first ever strategy game set in the brutal and unforgiving world of Conan the Barbarian.
Developed by Command & Conquer and Dune 2 veterans at Petroglyph and published by Funcom, Conan Unconquered will have players building strongholds and assembling armies to to fight waves of enemies that will continuously increase in number and difficulty.
Conan Unconquered can be played entirely in single-player or with two players in online co-op where players can build a shared stronghold and defend it together.
Gameplay will occur in real-time but can be paused to issue commands or construct new buildings. Players will have to manage, alongside brutal and bloody battles, problems in their strongholds that include raging fires and piles of corpses that may spread further death and disease.