Monthly Archives: July 2019
Bethesda Is Fixing That Unintentional Doom Re-Release Xbox Glitch
Some owners of the digital versions of Doom and Doom II originally released on Xbox 360 and currently backward compatible on Xbox One, were surprised today to find that, with the release of Doom, Doom II, and Doom III on modern consoles, those versions of their purchases were unavailable to re-download. This games' disappearances, were not, however, an intentional move to force you to buy the new Doom versions, and Bethesda is working to make sure anyone who has purchased those games can continue to redownload them despite the error.
Here’s When the John Wick TV Show Will Take Place
At the 2019 TCA summer press tour, Starz COO Jeffrey Hirsch revealed new details surrounding the timeline and production for its upcoming John Wick TV show spinoff, The Continental.
"The Continental will be way early in the history of the series," Hirsch explained. "It will be a fresh look at The Continental and how it came into the being of John Wick. So it's way back in terms of the timeline of the movies."
Hirsch would not confirm if Keanu Reeves will make an appearance on the series, but he did say that it's unlikely for The Continental to premiere before John Wick 4, which is set to release on May 21, 2021.
The Most Batsh*t Insane Moments in The Wolfenstein Series
Now that Wolfenstein: Youngblood is out in the wild, we decided it would be a good time to round up the most batsh*t insane moments in MachineGames’ Wolfenstein series so far, which was a hard task considering the series is known for being, well, batsh*t insane in general.
Spoilers ahead.
Hitler’s Appearance in the Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus
I’m not sure there’s ever been a more repulsive character in the rebooted Wolfenstein series than Hitler, which is fitting of course, as he was an incredibly repulsive man in real life. Nonetheless, that didn’t make his pissing, puking, murdering actions in the New Colossus any less disturbing. - Lucy O'Brien
Wolfenstein: Youngblood Ending Explained
The end of Wolfenstein: Youngblood takes the series in what is potentially a very exciting new direction. Spoiler warning...
Now, let’s dig in.
Twin sisters Jessica and Sophia Blazkowicz, daughter of the series’ iconic protagonist B.J. Blazkowitz, spend most of their time in Youngblood looking for their missing father. At the same time, they help the French Resistance in a Nazi-occupied Paris to get rid of the Nazis who have still occupied the country since World War 2.
Two of these French Resistance members are Juju and Jacques, who act as your comrades throughout most of the game. However, once you’ve hacked all the main computers in several nazi towers - your initial goal in Youngblood - their true nature is revealed.
How Marvel’s Blade Can Be Different From the Wesley Snipes Movies
After Marvel's jam-packed Hall H Comic-Con presentation on Saturday, there's plenty to look forward to in the world of MCU movies. One of the biggest and most unexpected reveals came in the final moments of the panel as Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige invited Mahershala Ali on stage, only for the two-time Oscar winner to pull out a baseball cap that read “Blade” on it.
It was a huge moment as the return of the half-vampire superhero has been a big source of fan speculation in the MCU and many were expecting the man who played him in the classic 1998 movie (and its sequels), Wesley Snipes, to return. However, Ali is a big get for Marvel Studios as he brings a gravitas and seriousness which will likely entice a wider and more unexpected audience to the upcoming project.
Venom 2 Director Candidates Include Andy Serkis
With the original film's director, Ruben Fleischer, not returning to helm the sequel, Sony is considering actor-filmmaker Andy Serkis to direct Venom 2.
Serkis -- who rose to fame for his performance-capture portrayals of Lord of the Rings' Gollum, Planet of the Apes' Caesar, Star Wars' Supreme Leader Snoke, and King Kong -- is reportedly among the candidates being eyed to direct the sequel, which Sony hopes to have start filming this November.
"Serkis flew to Los Angeles for meetings set by Sony brass earlier this week. He is one of several filmmakers in the mix, sources say," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Vote For Your Favorite Fire Emblem Game
Fire Emblem’s long and storied history has seen the fantasy tactics/dating sim series evolve from its quiet beginnings exclusively in Japan to its eventual journey to the West, spanning handheld and console games, mobile iterations, and even some more drastic spin-offs. With Fire Emblem: Three Houses joining the ranks with a stellar review score as the first in the mainline series to hit the Switch, it's a great time to take a look at all of IGN’s Fire Emblem reviews, starting with the first Fire Emblem to make its way to the US in 2003.
Now that your memory's been jogged, which one deserves your vote for the top spot?
Jonathan Frakes Hints at Riker’s Unexpected Return
With the official Star Trek Las Vegas Convention happening next week, it’s safe to say that an untold number of Trekkies, Trekkers and Treksters will be beaming in to attend panels featuring all Trek stars past and present, dress up as their favorite characters in hyper-specific cosplay… and of course buy lots and lots of swag.
Jonathan Frakes is certainly no stranger to the convention scene. Having played Commander William T. Riker on seven seasons of The Next Generation and in four movies, he’s also directed a ton of Trek -- including two of the aforementioned films -- which is something he began on Next Gen and continues to do now on Star Trek: Discovery and the upcoming Star Trek: Picard.
Netflix’s Big Mouth Renewed for Three More Seasons
Today, Netflix has ordered three more seasons of its raunchy adult animated series, Big Mouth. Series creators Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett will also develop movies for the streaming giant, under their newly formed animation company, called Brutus Pink.
Per Netflix, Big Mouth is "about the glorious nightmare that is puberty. Inspired by Kroll and Goldberg’s childhood, it follows a group of friends and their hormone monsters as they navigate adolescence, human sexuality, and coming of age."
“Big Mouth brilliantly captures the most awkward phase in a person’s life, puberty, in a hilarious yet heartwarming way,” said Mike Moon, head of adult animation for Netflix. “We couldn’t be more excited to continue our relationship with Brutus Pink and bring more stories, more humor, and more hormones to Netflix members around the world.”
Every Video Game Appearance in Veronica Mars Since 2004
Did you know that there's a shocking amount of fairly relevant video game references all throughout the uniquely dark and charming Veronica Mars series?
I combed through every episode from its first three seasons in 2005-2007, as well as the brand new Season 4 to find every game ever played (or, in one occasion, name-dropped). The showrunners even do a pretty good job of pairing the right games with the right consoles, even if they aren't always paired with the right controllers or player inputs, with their non-sensical button mashing. Still -- I'll take what I can get as far as accuracy of video game references in mainstream media goes.
Check out the slideshow above for every game reference in Veronica Mars. Bonus: We've included the original IGN review scores for each game unearthed, too.