Monthly Archives: July 2019
Fast and Furious 9: Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren Confirmed
Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren are confirmed to reprise their roles in the upcoming action flick, Fast and Furious 9.
Revealed by Vin Diesel on Instagram, the producer and star said while on-set in London, "We've got a lot of the original cast here, including Oscar winners like Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren,
a few new surprises, including John Cena, who I believe is going to completely shine in this movie."
Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren in Fast and Furious
Theron will reprise her role of Cipher from The Fate of the Furious, a cyberterrorist who coerces Diesel's character Dom into working for her. Mirren also appeared in The Fate of the Furious in an uncredited role as Magdalene Shaw, mother of Jason Statham's character Deckard, and Luke Evans' character Owen.
Will There Be a Stranger Things Season 4?
This post contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 3, so turn back now if you haven't watched yet. If you've already binged the new episodes, check out our Stranger Things 3 ending explained, and some other spoilery details for Stranger Things.
Chances are if you've binged Stranger Things Season 3, you're desperately counting down the days to when -- and if -- there will be a Stranger Things Season 4. We've broken down all the biggest questions about the future of the Netflix sci-fi hit below, and will keep them updated with new developments as they are announced.
Today Is the Last Day to Get Borderlands 2’s Free DLC
Update: If you haven't already, be sure to download the Borderlands 2 DLC pack Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary. It's available for free to download through today, July 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and is the connective tissue from Borderlands 2 to Borderlands 3.
And if you need the latest from Borderlands 3, take a look at the new Borderlands 3 info we've learned, including the addition of an Apex Legends-esque ping system, as well as how Battleborn made Gearbox think "a little different" about Borderlands 3.
Unboxing the 35th Anniversary Transformers: TCG Boxed Set
Transformers: The Card Game is getting a slick new special edition Blaster vs. Soundwave boxed set to celebrate 35 years of meeting more than our eyes.
Check out the slideshow to see the special con edition in all its G1 goodness, as well as see the battle cards included with the set:
There are two versions of the 35th anniversary set: a retail edition, and a special con version with art inspired by the G1 Transformers packaging.
Make sure to check out the full details, including how to buy the Transformers: TCG Blaster vs. Soundwave special edition, as well as a look at the special Transformers: TCG Convention Pack 2019.
The First 13 Minutes of Control – IGN First
Remedy Entertainment, purveyor of consistently excellent action games, is back. The creator of Max Payne, Alan Wake and Quantum Break returns on August 27 with Control, and we’ll be running an IGN First on the game all this month.
So let’s begin at the beginning, shall we? In the video above, you’ll get a look at the game’s opening sequence, introducing heroine Jesse Faden as she enters the mysterious Federal Bureau of Control for the first time, and quickly discovers that things have gone very wrong indeed. It’s a quiet, strange, beautiful intro, and one that introduces many of the game’s main characters.
In fact, if you’re a Remedy fan, you might spot some familiar faces and hear some familiar voices in here: Jesse is played by Courtney Hope (Beth Wilder in Quantum Break); Max Payne himself, James McCaffrey takes on the role of the ill-fated Director Trench; and Matthew Porretta, the voice of Alan Wake, appears as Head of Research Dr. Casper Darling. Control director Mikael Kasurinen tells me that, in some ways, this feels like a culmination of all of Remedy’s work up until this point, and the cast lives up to that assertion.
Spider-Man: Far From Home Director Answers Our Biggest Questions
For even more on Spider-Man: Far From Home and the end credits scenes, check out our ending explained, ponder the many WTF questions we have about the film, dig into the movie's Easter eggs and cameos, and get the lowdown on Tom Holland's Marvel contract and just how many movies he has left as Spidey.
Borderlands 3 Has an Apex Legends-Style Ping System
Gearbox Software has revealed new accessibility features for Borderlands 3, including an Apex Legends-style pinging system that will allow players to point out enemies, friends, chests, items, and more.
As reported by VG247, Gearbox detailed these new additions during its Guardian Con panel and further explained that the pinging system will ensure communication is in place for co-op teammates, even when voice chat is not available. When players ping anything in the world, a contextually relevant VO line will be played and the marked point will appear in the game world, as well as on the mini-map, for each player.
Pokemon Sword and Shield: New Pokemon and Gigantamaxing Revealed
The latest trailer for Pokemon Sword and Shield has revealed new Pokemon, version exclusive Gym Leaders, and Gigantamaxing, which allows select Pokémon to grow even bigger than when Dynamaxing, change their appearance, and use unique G-Max Moves.
Only certain Pokémon from certain species will be able to Gigantamax and these Pokémon will only be able to be caught in Max Raid Battles. This newest trailer showcases Gigantamax Drednaw, Corviknight, and Alcremie and shows how their appearance alters and how massive they become.
Galar Research Update
Batman Arkham Collection Coming This September
All three of the core Rocksteady Batman: Arkham games are being re-released for Xbox One and PS4 this September.
A listing for Batman Arkham Collection was posted on Amazon UK, announcing the re-release ahead of any official reveal from Warner Bros. or developer Rocksteady. However, Rocksteady’s marketing game manager, Gaz Deaves, confirmed the Arkham Collection on Twitter.
Quick info for the players who have been asking. Batman: Arkham Collection is coming to Europe in Sept, and includes the E2DK skin (the first time it's available outside NA). Early next year E2DK will be released as a free download for everyone who owns BAK on PS4 worldwide.
Inside and Limbo Developer Is Hiding Art for a New Game in Job Listings
Playdead, the developer of Inside and Limbo, has been offering glimpses at its new game via concept art in its job advertisements.
As noted by PC Gamer, Playdead has slowly been revealing new concept images from its upcoming sci-fi game via job listings since May.
The artwork shows a game that certainly sticks to Playdead’s established style: moody, melancholic landscapes painted in almost monochrome colours. Being a sci-fi, this new game features strange machinery, too.
Last year, in an article on DR Playdead co-founder Arnt Jensen said that the upcoming game will “move away from the 2D style that Playdead is known for”, with the game opening up to become a much larger explorable area.