Monthly Archives: March 2019
PS4 Deals: GTA5 for $15, Plus Save on Resident Evil 2 and More
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PS4 owners who enjoy saving a few bucks can find deals on a number of big games right now at Amazon, including remarkable price drops on games like GTA5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, along with more modest discounts on newer titles like Anthem and Kingdom Hearts III. Let's take a look at what PS4 games and hardware you can save cash on today.
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Cards Offer Fantastic Looks at Mewtwo, Arcanine and More
Thanks to the reveal of some new Pokemon: Detective Pikachu trading cards, we now have our first look at how Ditto will appear in the live-action world of the movie. The cards also offer a fantastic look at some Pokemon only seen in the background of the trailer, like Arcanine, Charmander, Magikarp, and Slaking, not to mention some sweet looking shots of Mewtwo in all of its psychic glory.
Check ‘em out:
For more on Detective Pikachu, check out our breakdown of the new trailer where we analyze what Mewtwo has to do with the plot and point out over 40 Pokemon we found.
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Maleficent 2 Gets New Title, Poster and Release Date
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, the sequel to 2014’s Maleficent, has received a new poster and a fresh release date.
Revealed by Disney, Mistress of Evil will hit theaters on October 18, 2019. The minimalist poster featuring Angelina Jolie as the titular character can be seen below.
The sequel was originally set for a May 29, 2020 release date, but has since been moved up. Jolie will be joined by actress Elle Fanning as Princess Aurora, as well as Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith. Other actors include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ed Skrein, Robert Lindsay and Harris Dickinson. Directed by Joachim Rønning, Mistress of Evil is being written by Linda Woolverton, Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster.
Fortnite vs. Apex Legends: Which Battle Royale is Right For You?
Fortnite’s Season 8 is well underway, bringing with it some changes to the map, including a new jungle biome, a pirate-themed town complete with pirate ship, and a giant, smoldering volcano. There are plenty of new pirate and ninja-themed skins, as well, and of course, a giant cannon weapon to round it all out.
Fortnite isn’t the only big Battle Royale on the block anymore, however, as a new challenger has risen to the occasion. Apex Legends has burst onto the scene finding immediate success, amassing over 50 million players in its first month. The game was an instant hit on Twitch, with many of Fortnite’s most popular streamers opting for the newer Battle Royale experience. Epic Games clearly took notice and tried to entice players by offering a set of Overtime Challenges that rewarded the Season 8 Battle Pass for free if completed in time. Now that Fortnite is facing some stiff competition for champion of the Battle Royale genre, let’s compare the two, so you can determine which game is best for you.
Gundam: Live-Action Screenplay Coming from Brian K. Vaughan
Brian K. Vaughan, known for writing Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways and more, is reportedly penning the screenplay for an upcoming live-action adaptation of the Gundam franchise.
Reported by Deadline, Vaughan has signed on to write the screenplay for Legendary Entertainment, in a co-production with Sunrise, the Japanese studio behind the anime. Vaughan will also act as an executive producer.
This live-action Gundam film was announced in 2018, though details on its director, release date and more are still unknown. This year is the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam, which was created by Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979. The mech anime franchise has since grown and spawned numerous spinoffs, toy lines and more.
Critical Role Kickstarter Hits All of Its Stretch Goals
Update 4/5: Critical Role's record-breaking Kickstarter has hit all of its stretch goals on its way to becoming one of the most-funded Kickstarters ever, ensuring what was originally a single animated special will now be a 10-episode series.
The Legend of Vox Machina Kickstarter campaign hit $8.9 million as of this morning, cruising past the final, $8.8 million stretch goal. That goal added two more episodes of the series — an additional 44 minutes of animation — to allow Critical Role to animate the conclusion to its Briarwoods arc narrative.
Inside Xbox Returning This Month With Halo: MCC News
The next episode of Microsoft's monthly Inside Xbox livestream will air on March 12, with the company teasing news regarding Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
The stream will begin at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET and, in addition to Halo: The Master Chief Collection, feature updates on DayZ, One Piece: World Seeker, and Xbox Game Pass, according to Xbox Wire.
The tease of Halo news comes a day after reports resurfaced of The Master Chief Collection possibly coming to PC. According to Thurrott's Brad Sams, the collection's PC port, which remains unconfirmed, is "getting close to release."
This Chilling Game of Thrones Theory Could Change Everything in Season 8
Warning: Those who want to enter the final season of Game of Thrones with no knowledge of what's ahead should read on at their own risk. What follows is just a theory, but you never know...
This article was originally published after HBO released the Season 8 trailer, but we're repromoting it now that it seems like the show may pay off this theory in episode 3. Check out the promo for episode 3 above.
The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones promises to feature some of the most spectacular battles in the show's already impressive run. And we know that at least one of those battles will occur at Winterfell, as the combined forces of Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow battle an army of undead White Walkers.
The Reason Star Wars and Marvel Aren’t in Kingdom Hearts 3 Is Dull
Though many of Disney’s properties have appeared in Kingdom Hearts games over the years, Star Wars and Marvel were noticeably absent from Kingdom Hearts 3 - and the reason why is, frankly, kind of boring.
Kingdom Hearts 3 Ultimania, the official companion book for the most recent Kingdom Hearts game, includes a special interview with director Tetsuya Nomura. Translated by Twitter user @lunesacree via KH13, Nomura reveals why properties from Marvel and Lucasfilm weren't included in the game, and it mostly boils down to contract complications - the same reason why Mickey Mouse was barely in the first Kingdom Hearts.
Switch Deal: All Nintendo Labo Kits Are on Sale for $40
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You can find some decent Nintendo Switch game deals floating around right now, but it's rare to find big discounts on first-party Nintendo games. Right now, Amazon and Best Buy have all of the Nintendo Labo kits on sale for nearly half off at just $39.99. That's a great deal on unique games you won't find on any other platform.