Monthly Archives: October 2019
WoW Classic’s Next Phase Will Be Released ‘Later This Year’
Now that World of Warcraft Classic is up and running, it’s time to look forward to the next batch of content updates coming down the pipeline. Blizzard already revealed that content for WoW Classic will be released in six phases, and the second phase will likely be released later this year.
In a new interview with PC Gamer, WoW Classic director Ion Hazzikostas revealed phase two will be out “later this year.” But there will be some factors that determine when exactly that might be.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Getting Resident Evil 2 Crossover
A Monster Hunter World: Iceborne crossover will add Resident Evil 2 characters next month. Similar to previous events, it appears players will be able to make their hunters look like Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield, and even dress The Handler up as the imposing Tyrant.
Additionally, it seems there will be a way to make your hunter look a bit like a zombie, alongside potentially new gestures in that vein – you’ll even be able to get a Tofu weapon pendant, complete with tiny knife and hat.
Watch the trailer revealing all this and more below:
The crossover content will drop this November, but details beyond that haven’t been revealed yet. It’s likely earning these outfits and other cosmetics will be similar to past crossovers, locking them behind special events that earn you tickets that can be used at the Smithy.
James Gunn ‘Saddened’ by Martin Scorsese’s Marvel Movie Criticism
The Internet is currently abuzz over The Irishman director Martin Scorsese's declaration that Marvel movies are "not cinema," and now Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has weighed in.
Gunn took to Twitter to reveal he's "saddened" by Scorsese's comments, drawing a comparison to the pre-release outrage directed against Scorsese's 1988 film The Last Temptation of Christ.
Hasbro’s Enormous Unicron Figure Adds New Features, Grows Closer to a Reality
If you've been following the saga of Hasbro's biggest Transformers figure, ever, you know how close it came to missing its goal. However, Hasbro extended the funding period for the over-2-feet-tall Unicron figure, giving deep-pocketed Transformers enthusiasts extra time to back the Lord of Chaos.
Originally, Hasbro sweetened the deal by adding a to-scale Galvatron figure and interchangeable chin accessories for Unicron, but as the deadline draws near, Hasbro has upped the ante with even more features.
Unicron, if funded, will come with another to-scale mini figure: Hot Rod, as well as "an Autobot shuttle ship inspired by the movie." Unicron's hands also have 15-points of articulation, "3 per finger," and there's now a clear plastic stand to display Unicron's disembodied head, to recreate "the part where the Bringer of Chaos's head flies off into space."
Director Martin Scorsese Claims Marvel Movies Are ‘Not Cinema’
Director Martin Scorsese has shared his view on comic book movies, admitting that although he has previously given Marvel movies a chance, in his opinion they are "not cinema."
As reported by Comicbook.com, the veteran filmmaker recently sat down with Empire magazine for a career-spanning interview, in which he was asked about the superhero genre and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
"I don't see them. I tried, you know? But that's not cinema," Scorsese told the publication. "Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks. It isn't the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being."
Alien Bones Puts a Cosmic Spin on Dinosaur Digging
If you love both space fantasy and dinosaur bones (and who doesn't?), a new graphic novel called Alien Bones has found a way to combine the two into one epic, all-ages adventure.
Created by writer Chris “Doc” Wyatt (Marvel's Rocket and Groot) and artist Chris Grine (Time Shifters), Alien Bones stars a ten-year-old boy named Liam Mycroft, who roams the galaxy with his paleontologist father in search of dinosaur bones on different planets. When his father disappears in the ruins of an ancient civilization, Liam must team up with his friend Dianna and his faithful robot and dinosaur sidekicks to unravel a giant mystery that affects all life in the universe.
We have an exclusive preview of the graphic novel below, one that shed slight on the cosmic threat Liam and his friends are faced with in this epic adventure:
Red Dead Redemption 2 Officially Announced for PC
Rockstar Games has officially announced Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to PC. There will be special bonuses for anybody who pre-purchases the game on Rockstar’s PC launcher starting October 9 at 11am ET/8am PT.
Red Dead Redemption 2 has been rumored for PC since it launched on consoles. Dataminers previously found evidence that pointed to a PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2, but at the time Rockstar wouldn’t confirm anything.
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Epic Says Fortnite’s New Matchmaking System Creates ‘Fairer Matches’
Epic has waded into the discussions around whether Fortnite's new skill-based matchmaking system is balanced, saying the goal is to create "fairer matches."
The new matchmaking process disregards what platform you're playing on, and instead attempts to drop you in with players of similar skill. It means you could be playing on a map with mobile and PC players together.
"With the rollout, we've seen a lot of discussion about potentially unfair competitive advantages from pooling players together across platforms and input devices," Epic wrote in a blog post. "The new matchmaking system, however, accounts for various skill levels across different platforms and control inputs, and groups players of similar skill levels together.
House of the Dead 1 and 2 Remakes Confirmed
The iconic on-rails zombie shooters that dominated 90s arcades, House of the Dead 1 and 2, are being remade.
Publisher Forever Entertainment confirmed on Twitter that a deal has been signed, though no further details are available at this point. We don't know what platforms the remakes will land on, nor when they might release.
"Hi Guys! We confirm the signing of the agreement regarding remakes of the games 'The House of the Dead' and 'The House of the Dead 2'," reads the tweet. "No platforms or release dates have been confirmed, and unfortunately we can’t say anything more for now."