Monthly Archives: August 2019
Spider-Man and Venom Battle a Shocking Enemy in Absolute Carnage
Absolute Carnage pits Cletus Kasady against Spider-Man, Venom and a host of other Marvel heroes. But as the series is showing, Carnage has a few unexpected allies to back him up.
Warning: this article contains SPOILERS for Absolute Carnage #2!
The first issue of Absolute Carnage ended with the Grendel-powered Carnage turning the inmates of Ravencroft Asylum into mindless Carnage clones. Cletus also recruited an insane Norman Osborn into the fold. Osborn already believes himself to be Cletus Kasaday, and now he has the symbiote powers to complete the illusion. Though unlike the rest of Carnage's symbiote army, Osborn still retains his free will and quickly begins butting heads with his new master.
The Wolf Among Us 2: Telltale Games’ Revival Explained
Update 12/13: The Wolf Among Us 2 has been announced at The Game Awards for the second time. The sequel to the Fables-based adventure game was originally announced in 2017, but the unfortunate closure of Telltale Games meant that the game never came to be. The story doesn't end there, though; Telltale Games has been revived, and The Wolf Among Us 2 is back in development, with some of the original developers and voice cast returning, too.
But what happened to Telltale Games, and why is the studio back? Is it even the same studio? Our full explainer below will tell you everything you need to know.
Telltale Games is alive (in some form) again following a buyout by a Malibu, California-based company called LCG Entertainment. But news of Telltale’s revival isn’t as clear-cut as headlines would suggest, especially considering Telltale’s complicated history leading to its closure in 2018.
Update: Glorious Saga Game Pulled After Blizzard Files Lawsuit
Update: Following the lawsuit filed by Blizzard Entertainment, Sina Games has taken its Glorious Saga game offline.
An update was posted on the Glorious Saga Facebook page on August 29, stating the game will not be playable anymore. The post reads:
"Dear players, Thanks for your support and love of our game. We had a great and happy time in the game. But due to some irresistible reasons, we decided to announce that the game will stop operating at 06:00 on 29th of Aug. (EDT), 2019, and all the servers will be closed. Players can't login any longer. We are very sorry and we will do our best to guide and provide best service for all the players during the server closure process."
Night In The Woods Studio Cancels Next Game Following Sexual Assault Allegations
Infinite Fall, the developers behind Night In The Woods, announced on Twitter that it will cut ties with Alec Holowka following allegations of sexual assault against him. Holowka was a designer, programmer, and composer on Night In The Woods.
“This week, allegations of past abuse have come to light regarding Alec Holowka, who was coder, composer, and co-designer on Night In The Woods,” the official Night In The Woods Twitter account writes. “We take such allegations seriously as a team. As a result and after some agonizing consideration, we are cutting ties with Alec.”
Marvel Comics #1000 Features… a Batman Cameo?!
Marvel Comics #1000 is a celebration of 80 years of Marvel, featuring 80 different creative teams telling 80 one-page stories featuring various Marvel characters big and small… but one non-Marvel character managed to sneak in: Batman.
That’s right, the Dark Knight himself makes a cameo in Marvel’s big anniversary issue. It won’t surprise you to hear that he shows up in the story featuring Deadpool, the one character who can get away with such a thing.
In the strip by writer Gail Simone and artist David Baldeon, Deadpool decides to engage in some uplifting activities to celebrate Marvel’s 80th birthday, so he eats at a buffet dressed as Galactus, throws a luau with frenemy Cable, and goes on what he describes as a “peaceful boat ride” when in reality we see he’s stolen the Batboat from a caught-off-guard Batman. We only see the back of Batman’s cowled head as he yells after Wade Wilson making his watery getaway, but it’s unmistakably him.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ‘Thermal Detonator’ Coke Banned From Flights
While many people will be traveling to the Black Spire Outpost on Batuu at Disneyland or Walt Disney World, no one will apparently be leaving on a plane with the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Thermal Detonator-style Coke bottles.
As reported by DailyNews, Twitter user @DarkAshNet asked @AskTSA a question, alongside a picture of Galaxy's Edge's Thermal Detonator-style Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite bottles, saying "I know these look dodgy, but can they be packed in suitcase
Moon Knight Explained: Who Is the Marvel Hero Headed to Disney+?
Marvel Studios is betting big on the Disney+ platform going forward. Moon Knight is one of several iconic heroes recently confirmed to be getting a streaming series set in the MCU. A Moon Knight series may just fill that Daredevil-shaped hole in our lives.
But who is Moon Knight, and why is he so often referred to as "Marvel's Batman"? Read on to find out everything you need to know about Marc Spector and his special brand of super-powered insanity.
Moon Knight: The Basics
When mercenary Marc Spector was attacked and left for dead in the Egyptian desert, he was given a second chance at life by the god Khonshu. In exchange for his life, Spector became the avatar of Khonshu and the protector of "those who travel by night." Spector returned to New York and devoted his considerable fortune to becoming a costumed crime-fighter and defending the innocents of the city.
PlayStation Plus Games for September Revealed
Sony has revealed that the PlayStation Plus games for September are Batman: Arkham Knight and Darksiders III, and both will be available from September 3 through September 30.
Announced by PlayStation.Blog, these two titles follow August's PlayStation Plus games that are currently Wipeout Omega Collection, which includes Wipeout 2048, Wipeout HD, and Wipeout HD Fury, and Sniper Elite 4.
Batman: Arkham Knight was the third entry in Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham series and was originally released in 2015. In our review of Batman: Arkham Knight, we said that it "is an impressive game on almost every level, with non-stop variety and great action."
The Best Reviewed Games of 2019
With the end-of-year rush now behind us, we're looking back at the best games of 2019. We've already covered the best games on each system — PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC — but this list encompasses all platforms to provide a more complete look at this year's top reviewed games. Below you'll find all 52 games released in 2019 that received a review score of 8.5 or higher from IGN. Note that, despite their qualifying scores, expansions (e.g. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers) and ports (e.g. Cuphead and Unravel 2 on Switch) aren't included. Remakes (e.g. Resident Evil 2 and Link's Awakening) are, however, since they are effectively new games rather than remasters.
The Best Sky TV Deals and Packages Right Now
There are always great deals available to new and existing Sky customers. Whether you want to pick up a new Sky Q box with Sky Sports and Cinema, or you simply want to add something onto your existing package, we've got all the details.
New Sky customers will get the pick of the bunch, and the latest bundle deals usually offer the best prices. If you want to kick back and enjoy a movie, watch the new Premier League season, or simply explore everything Sky TV has to offer, there's a deal for you.
Sky TV currently has a standard £22 per month package, that you can then add optional extras onto, such as Sky Cinema and Sky Sports. There are also other bundles that give you different benefits and discounts, which are updated regularly.