Monthly Archives: December 2018
How is [SPOILER] Alive in The Flash?
This article contains spoilers for The Flash's 100th episode, "What's Past is Prologue."
The Flash's 100th episode dropped a pretty huge bombshell on viewers, revealing that Nora West-Allen has had a secret benefactor all throughout her trip to the past. And not just any benefactor, but the one and only Eobard Thawne. Apparently, this is one Arrowverse villain who just doesn't know when to call it quits.
Flash fans may be rightfully wondering how Thawne can still be alive in the future after we've seen him die on more than one occasion. The short answer is because time travel. The long answer? Well, that's a bit more complicated.
Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis Movie in Production at Netflix
The Funny or Die series Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis will reportedly be receiving a feature-length film on Netflix, and production is already underway.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, series co-creator and frequent director Scott Aukerman will be helming the film. Though the plot itself isn’t known, it is set to incorporate the low-budget talk show segments the series is comprised of, with Galifianakis inappropriately insulting guests while interviewing them between, you guessed it: two ferns.
Famous guests reported to be involved in the film include Peter Dinklage, David Letterman, Keanu Reeves, Ed Helms and Bradley Cooper.
The Internet Thinks Metroid Prime Trilogy Will Be Announced for Switch
An online product listing has the internet buzzing about a potential Nintendo Switch port of Metroid Prime Trilogy, with an announcement possibly coming as soon as The Game Awards this week.
Rumors of a potential HD port of the trilogy, as well as a Metroid-related announcement at this year's Game Awards, have been swirling for some time. Speculation is now heating up again just days before the show, thanks to Swedish retailer Inet's listing of Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch.
Marvel’s Shang-Chi Movie: Who Is the Superhero Martial Artist?
Another Marvel icon is joining the MCU after Avengers: Endgame, thanks to the news that Marvel is reportedly developing a Shang-Chi movie and has now hired Destin Daniel Cretton for the project. Iron Fist and Collen Wing are about to have some stiff competition in the martial artist superhero department.
But who is Shang-Chi, and why is he regarded as one of the greatest warriors in the Marvel Universe? Here's why they call him the Master of Kung Fu!
Shang-Chi: The Basics
Shang-Chi may be the son of one one of the worst villains in the Marvel Universe, but he himself ranks among its greatest heroes. Shang-Chi has devoted his life to perfecting his martial arts abilities. Rather than using those talents for fame and fortune, he travels the world and rights wrongs. Sometimes he works alone. Other times he fights alongside heroes like Spider-Man, Daredevil or the Avengers. But wherever he goes, Shang-Chi inspires hope in the hearts of the innocent and dread in anyone foolish enough to challenge him in battle.
Dragon Age 4 Reportedly Not Being Released Until at Least 2021
Though BioWare has plans to announce something Dragon Age-related this month, it appears the next Dragon Age game is still at least a few years away from being released.
Reported by VentureBeat, sources familiar with BioWare claim that the game is still in the early stages of development, saying that the studio and EA have yet to decide on a name for the upcoming title. However, it appears a final name could be decided on prior to a possible reveal at The Game Awards on Thursday.
The game was reportedly put in stasis as BioWare had allegedly shelved the game momentarily to focus on Anthem. However, official comments from the studio indicate that BioWare actively has teams working on both Dragon Age and Mass Effect games alongside Anthem.
Rockstar ‘Does Not Have Plans’ to Reset Progress Following Red Dead Online Beta
Rockstar Games has clarified earlier comments that some Red Dead Online progress from the beta might not carry over to the final game, saying there are not any plans to reset rank or stats progression.
Rockstar said the following in an official comment: "We appreciate all the continued feedback we are receiving on the Red Dead Online Beta. For players concerned about the potential for progress and stat resets, we currently do not have any plans to reset them as part of the Beta’s rollout. We are currently still working on game stability and economy balancing for an update that we hope to release later this week. Please stay tuned for more news to come."
This follows a previous blogpost from Rockstar, where the studio said “As with many betas for large scale online experiences such as this, there is always the chance that we may need to implement rank or other stat resets in case of issues.”
Expand Your Nintendo Switch Capacity With One of These MicroSD Card Deals
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is nearly here, and if you want to start playing the second it's made available, you need to buy yourself a digital copy. But what if your Nintendo Switch is almost filled up? You could get rid of some of the stuff you have cluttering up its 32GB of internal memory, or you could take advantage of these micro SD card deals at Amazon right now.
Of course, these aren't just Nintendo Switch micro SD card deals. If you have an Android phone, camera, drone, 2DS/3DS or other device that accepts micro SD, this is a great opportunity to expand their capacity as well.
Netflix Will Reportedly Pay $100 Million to Keep Friends in 2019
After the Friends confusion on Netflix over the weekend, Netflix will reportedly pay around $100 million to keep licensing the show from WarnerMedia, its current owner, according to The NYTimes.
In the past, Netflix's licensing deal for Friends was at $30 million per year to be able to stream the series on its platform. The deal was reportedly up by the end of 2018, with Netflix and AT&T – WarnerMedia's parent company – both in negotiations for months trying to extend it.
Report: Sam Raimi No Longer Directing The Name of the Wind Film
ScienceFiction.com has reported that The Name of the Wind is in need of a new director after Sam Raimi has exited the job.
Back in January, Raimi was said to be in negotiations with Lionsgate to direct The Name of the Wind, the first in a trilogy of films adapted from author Patrick Rothfuss' Kingkiller Chronicle novels.
Revealed by an anonymous source close to the film, Raimi is now no longer involved in its production.
Crash Team Racing Remaster Teased for The Game Awards
If a pair of fuzzy dice and a brief note are anything to go off of, it appears CTR: Crash Team Racing is primed for a reveal at The Game Awards.
IGN received a large, orange pair of fuzzy dice (reminiscent of Crash himself) in the mail, along with a note that reads: "Sliding into the Game Awards on 12/6... - Anonymous.” One of the die only has a six on it, while the other has the standard one-six. Combined, it adds up to a six and a 21, perhaps hinting at a Friday, June 21 (6/21) release date.
