Monthly Archives: October 2019
Fortnite’s New Map Leaked Weeks Ago But Everyone Thought It Was Fake
When Fortnite imploded and then rebirthed from the ashes this week with a new map, the world went crazy. But it turns out that same map leaked in September - and no one cared.
The fresh island introduced in Fortnite Chapter 2 was posted to the r/fortnitecompetitive Reddit by someone claiming to be friends with an Epic employee. According to Eurogamer, the post has since been deleted but contained location names, a Battle Bus route, and a clear picture of the map's layout.
Unfortunately the internet believed it to be a hoax, and the post was downvoted into obscurity. Suspicious Redditors branded it "fake news" - why would Fortnite nuke the iconic map it had used for ten seasons? The "leaked" map could easily have been yet another drawing from an overactive fan's imagination.
Iron Fist Star Jessica Henwick in Talks for Lead Role in Matrix 4
Marvel's Iron Fist star Jessica Henwick is reportedly in discussions to take an undisclosed lead role in The Matrix 4.
According to Deadline, the actress caught the attention of casting directors after giving a strong performance during the audition process, though at this stage it is unconfirmed which character Henwick would be playing in the film.
The outlet, however, indicates that Matrix 4 director and co-scribe Lana Wachowski has been on the lookout for a "female-like Neo character" to take on a major role at the "forefront of the new film" alongside Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, who are reprising their iconic roles as Neo and Trinity, respectively.
Iron Fist Star Jessica Henwick in Talks for Lead Role in Matrix 4
Marvel's Iron Fist star Jessica Henwick is reportedly in discussions to take an undisclosed lead role in The Matrix 4.
According to Deadline, the actress caught the attention of casting directors after giving a strong performance during the audition process, though at this stage it is unconfirmed which character Henwick would be playing in the film.
The outlet, however, indicates that Matrix 4 director and co-scribe Lana Wachowski has been on the lookout for a "female-like Neo character" to take on a major role at the "forefront of the new film" alongside Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, who are reprising their iconic roles as Neo and Trinity, respectively.
Google Stadia’s Controller Won’t Be Fully Wireless At Launch
The Stadia's "wireless" controller will only be wireless when played on a TV via a Chromecast at launch. For everything else, you'll have to plug it in using a USB-C cable.
One of the selling points of Google's controller when it was unveiled in March was its seamless connectivity. Its own Wi-Fi connection stays constantly connected to Stadia's data centres, meaning you don't have to re-sync the controller to, say, your phone (if you needed to start playing the game on something portable after being kicked off the TV. Again.)
But it turns out that this system no longer the case, at least for the near future. A new explainer video for Google about how Stadia works contains contains a small-print disclaimer saying, "at launch, wireless play is only available on TV using a Chromecast Ultra."
Google Stadia’s Controller Won’t Be Fully Wireless At Launch
The Stadia's "wireless" controller will only be wireless when played on a TV via a Chromecast at launch. For everything else, you'll have to plug it in using a USB-C cable.
One of the selling points of Google's controller when it was unveiled in March was its seamless connectivity. Its own Wi-Fi connection stays constantly connected to Stadia's data centres, meaning you don't have to re-sync the controller to, say, your phone (if you needed to start playing the game on something portable after being kicked off the TV. Again.)
But it turns out that this system no longer the case, at least for the near future. A new explainer video for Google about how Stadia works contains contains a small-print disclaimer saying, "at launch, wireless play is only available on TV using a Chromecast Ultra."
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Disco Elysium Is a D&D Experience for Your Inner Detective
For decades, one of the major goals for many video game RPG studios has been to capture the freedom of tabletop role playing games. Without the walls of developer-created player spaces, pre-written dialogue, and inflexible rules, tabletop adventuring is so freeform that it’s practically expressive art. Within a tabletop RPG’s imaginary world, you can be whoever you want to be.
The latest milestone in this pursuit has been laid by the most unlikely of studios: a tiny team called ZA/UM. It has just released the critically acclaimed Disco Elysium, a murder mystery detective game that beautifully captures the freedom of roleplay by presenting a world that feels as if it has few rules.
Disco Elysium Is a D&D Experience for Your Inner Detective
For decades, one of the major goals for many video game RPG studios has been to capture the freedom of tabletop role playing games. Without the walls of developer-created player spaces, pre-written dialogue, and inflexible rules, tabletop adventuring is so freeform that it’s practically expressive art. Within a tabletop RPG’s imaginary world, you can be whoever you want to be.
The latest milestone in this pursuit has been laid by the most unlikely of studios: a tiny team called ZA/UM. It has just released the critically acclaimed Disco Elysium, a murder mystery detective game that beautifully captures the freedom of roleplay by presenting a world that feels as if it has few rules.
Seth Rogen Responds to Iowa Teen Arrested with Superbad ‘McLovin’ Fake ID
A man was arrested for drinking in a bar underage with a "McLovin" fake ID, and Seth Rogen couldn't resist making a joke.
A 20-year-old was found in a bar early Friday morning in Iowa -- where the legal drinking age is 21 -- with a fake Hawaii ID under the name "McLovin" and the date of birth of June 3, 1981. The ID is a reference to the movie Superbad, which Rogen produced, co-wrote and acted in. The filmmaker took to Twitter to voice his response.
"My work here is done," Rogen wrote while sharing a news article of the incident.
My work here is done. https://t.co/OxlR08Re8u