Monthly Archives: September 2019
Banjo-Kazooie Character DLC Out Today for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
During Wednesday's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that the Banjo-Kazooie character DLC is available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate starting today.
Nintendo later released a video detailing all of Banjo-Kazooie's gameplay and move set, all narrated by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai. Here it is below.
Banjo-Kazooie are joined by Terry Bogard, from the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters franchises. Nintendo listed November 2019 as the release date. Both Banjo and Terry are available as part of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's season pass and for individual purchase. Nintendo surprised fans by revealing that there would also be one more additional character pack to come in the future besides Terry.
Pokemon Developer’s Little Town Hero Releases Next Month
As announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Pokemon developer Game Freak's upcoming RPG Little Town Hero will be released on October 16, 2019.
Originally announced last September with the Working title "Town," Little Town Hero is a turn-based RPG that takes place in a single town - with a rule by the townspeople that you should "never leave town."
Combat has you moving between points on the map of your town to gain help from different townspeople, picking attacks to match up against those of monsters.
Also announced is that nearly all the music in Little Town Hero will be composed by Undertale creator Toby Fox. Additionally, pre-purchasing and pre-loading will be available later today.
Terry Bogard Confirmed as New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC, More Fighters Coming
Nintendo has confirmed that Fatal Fury character Terry Bogard is the next DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Furthermore, Nintendo announced that there will be even more DLC fighters released for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on top of the first five DLC fighters.
A leaked SNK trademark first tipped off Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans that the next DLC fighter coming to the game will be from the famed fighting game developer. Nintendo confirmed the news today during the Nintendo Direct.
Terry is the main character of the Fatal Fury series. He later made his crossover debut in The King of Fighters, and is a regular character in SNK's fighting game. A female version of the character even made an apperance in SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy.
Luigi’s Mansion 3: New ScreamPark Mode Announced
Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, Luigi's Mansion 3 will be getting a brand new ScreamPark mode that will allow 2-8 players to battle ghosts as either Team Luigi or Team Gooigi.
Nintendo also revealed a look at some of the new floors in the Haunted Hotel featured in Luigi's Mansion 3, including the Mezzanine, Castle MacFrights, Garden Suites, Tomb Suites (A Pyramid inside a hotel?!), The Dance Hall (Disco Floor!), and The Spectral Catch (a pirate-themed restaurant!).
As for ScreamPark, Team Luigi and Team Gooigi will be able to battle on one Nintendo Switch system to see who can defeat the most ghosts, collect the most coins by "piloting floaties with the Poltergust G-00", and break the most targets.
Overwatch for Nintendo Switch Announced, Release Date Revealed
Nintendo has confirmed that Overwatch is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The announcement was made during today's Nintendo Direct. Overwatch on the Switch will be released on October 15 for $40 USD.
Nintendo and Blizzard premiered a new Overwatch Switch trailer during today's Nintendo Direct. Not only will Overwatch be playable on a portable console, but it will feature some additional features, such as gyro-motion controls.
Overwatch for the Nintendo Switch has been heavily rumored ever since Amazon leaked an official Overwatch-themed Nintendo Switch case. There were later more retail leaks that seemingly confirmed the announcement.
Here’s Why Netflix Is Releasing Shows Weekly
Recent reports surrounding Netflix's change from a binge model to a weekly release schedule for select shows released in the United States are suggesting that this will be a paradigm shift for the company, but that's simply not true.
While the streaming provider is releasing the upcoming season of The Great British Baking Show and its new music competition show Rhythm + Flow on a weekly basis, this has nothing to do with a change in Netflix's overall strategy. It's also a method the company has used numerous times before, especially in countries outside of the US. Star Trek: Discovery, for example, which airs on CBS All Access in the US, releases weekly in the UK to coincide with its US schedule. The same goes for AMC's Better Call Saul and USA's Suits, which are both referred to as "Netflix Originals" in the UK, even though the company has nothing to do with their productions.
Disintegration Can Be an Esport, but Only If the Fans ‘Demand’ It
Disintegration is a new, sci-fi first-person shooter and real-time strategy hybrid from the former creative art director of Halo. We were able to speak briefly with Disintegration Marcus Lehto at PAX West where we discussed the origins of Disintegration, and the directions it can take in the future, including maybe even as an esport.
Disintegration was formally announced at Gamescom this year. Published by Take-Two’s boutique games label Private Division, Disintegration is a hybrid FPS/RTS. Although you should read our full hands-on preview from Gamescom, Disintegration essentially combines the point and command mechanics of an RTS with a first-person player character who flies around the filed on a hover bike and shoots things.
Tomb Raider Sequel Reportedly Gets Release Date, Ben Wheatley Directing
The Tomb Raider movie sequel is reportedly set for release on Mar. 19, 2021 with director Ben Wheatley at the helm. The news first broke on Deadline, and IGN can independently confirm its accuracy. Production on the movie is said to begin early 2020.
Alicia Vikander is said to be back in the main role as Lara Croft, a character that was first introduced in the 1996 video game Tomb Raider.
Wheatley previously directed the movies High Rise starring Tom Hiddleston and Free Fire starring Brie Larson. It was previously reported in April that Amy Jump, a writer for both of those movies, was hired to write the Tomb Raider sequel.
Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Series Casts Will Poulter in Leading Role
Amazon’s Lord of the Rings television series has cast Will Poulter in an unspecified leading role, according to Variety.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Will Poulter during the EE BAFTA Film Awards nominations announcement held at BAFTA on January 9, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images)
Spider-Man’s Legacy ‘Rests in Sony’s Safe Hands’ Says Tom Holland
Ever since Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures failed to reach an agreement on how the profits of each Spider-Man film would be broken down, throwing Spidey’s future in the MCU into serious question, the internet has been salivating to know what actor Tom Holland thinks of it all. Though Holland made some comments alongside Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige during last month’s D23 expo, the actor has opened up even further about his thoughts in a new interview with GQ magazine, saying “the legacy and future of Spidey rests in Sony’s safe hands. I really am nothing but grateful, and I’ve made friends for life along the way.”