Monthly Archives: February 2019
The First Photos from Game of Thrones Season 8 Are Here
HBO has released the first official photos from Game of Thrones Season 8, and naturally, they don't reveal much about the hotly-anticipated final episodes.
Still, they're proof that winter is finally upon us, and that for now, all of our favorites are still alive.
Check out the first images below:
The alliance between Jon and Daenerys is in full effect, as the duo can be seen looking out upon their icy domain, perhaps facing down the Night King's encroaching army of White Walkers, judging by the look of worry on Dany's face. Cersei, meanwhile, is standing alone, following Jaime's defection at the end of last season. Hit the comments with your theories on what the photos may or may not be telling us.
The Simpsons Renewed for 2 More Seasons
The Simpsons has been renewed for Seasons 31 and 32, extending its record as television's longest-running scripted primetime show.
According to Fox, by the time the animated comedy's 32nd season concludes, The Simpsons will have aired 713 episodes.
The series is currently in the middle of its 30th season, which features guest appearances from Guillermo del Toro, Will Forte, J.K. Simmons, Awkwafina, and Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos.
In addition to producing two more seasons, Fox is reportedly developing a second movie based on The Simpsons. The 2007 original made over $500 million USD at the worldwide box office, according to Box Office Mojo.
The Flash’s Next Villain Could Be Batman
A recent episode of The Flash, "Memorabilia," gave fans a closer look at the future of Central City and the Flash Museum that honors a fallen hero. That episode is crammed full of cameos and Easter eggs from DC Comics lore, but one stood out above all others. A villain named The Red Death is briefly referenced in this episode as a deadly enemy that The Flash fought at some point. If that name rings a bell, it's because The Red Death is one of the villains introduced in a 2017 Batman comic book crossover called Dark Nights: Metal.
Is this just one Batman reference among many in the aftermath of the "Elseworlds" crossover? Or could The Flash be teasing a Metal-inspired storyline down the road? Here's why we think this reference hints at much bigger things to come for the Arrowverse.
Diablo III, Skyrim, and More Switch Games on Sale
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, and Splatoon 2 are no longer on sale, but that doesn't mean the chances to save on Nintendo Switch games are over. There are plenty of other games discounted right now to help build your collection, including the excellent Octopath Traveler and Pokemon, Let's Go: Eevee, among others.
There's also one of the best Nintendo Switch deals going since the Black Friday bundles. You can still get a new Nintendo Switch bundle at Walmart for the Mario Day-sale price. That's your choice grey or neon Nintendo Switch, plus one of five Mario games, plus a carrying case and Mario enamel pin.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Sold 23 Million Units, Exceeds Take-Two Expectations
Publisher Take-Two shared their fiscal third quarter report – which ended on Dec. 31 – Wednesday morning, growing substantially in net revenue due to the success of Red Dead Redemption 2.
Red Dead Redemption 2 largely exceeded expectations, selling 23 million copies on the retail front worldwide, and increasing digital sales revenues.
Net revenue for the company grew to $1.249 billion, compared to $480.8 million in the same quarter of 2017.
Virtual currency, add-on content, and in-game purchases increased and made up 24 percent of the total net revenue, thanks in part to Red Dead Redemption 2, NBA 2K19 and NBA 2K 18, Sid Meier's Civilization 6, Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Online, WWE 2K19 and WWE SuperCard, and Dragon City and Monster Legends.
Jason Rohrer Explains How He Creates Art in Games
In Episode 4 of Humans Who Make Games podcast, Jason Rohrer – creator of Passage, The Castle Doctrine, and One Hour One Life – talks with host and life-long gamer, Adam Conover about the emotional feelings his games evoke and the bridge between art and games.
Rohrer goes into detail about his intentions on creating "real games" throughout his life and the importance of aesthetic in his games by interaction, opposed to traditional narratives.
Listen to Humans Who Make Games Episode 4.
Rohrer began in the game industry during a time when the Art Game Movement was becoming popular. He said they were trying to figure out how to connect with games that were, "more artistically evocative or emotionally engaging."
Marvel Makes Matt Murdock’s Life Even Worse in Daredevil #1
Matt Murdock is back in action in a new volume of Daredevil, but his life just continues to get worse.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Daredevil #1!
The previous volume of Daredevil ended on a dark note. Matt thought he had finally triumphed over Mayor Fisk and exposed his crimes to the people of New York, only for the series to reveal that Matt had actually been trapped in a coma ever since being hit by a truck. This new series picks up weeks later, as Matt is returning to active duty as Daredevil and struggling to overcome his serious injuries.
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BT Sport Brings Streaming App to Xbox One and More
BT Sport has extended its app to Xbox One, Apple TV and Samsung Smart TVs
The app, which has previously been restricted to PC and mobile devices, will initially allow users to stream all 1080p BT Sport channels.
The app will be updated to allow for 4K streaming and on-demand elements in future. BT adds that further platforms will be supported at a later date.
The app is free to use for any existing BT Sport subscriber, and app-only subscriptions cost £9 a month.
The move brings BT Sport closer to its main rivals, such as Sky, who have had console apps for some time.
Super Mario Bros. 2 and Kirby’s Adventure Are Headed to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has announced that Super Mario Bros. 2 and Kirby's Adventure are both headed to Nintendo Switch Online next week.
On Wednesday, February 13, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Kirby's Adventure will join the ever-growing list of NES Classics that saw Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and Blaster Master added last month.
Super Mario Bros. 2 was first released in October of 1988 for the NES in North America and features Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Princess Toadstool as playable characters who are all working their way to defeat Wart.