Monthly Archives: November 2019
JJ Abrams Says The Rise of Skywalker Tells Leia’s Story as Intended
Filmmaker JJ Abrams has revealed new details about Carrie Fisher's posthumous role in The Rise of Skywalker, explaining how Leia Organa's story will honor the franchise's original plans for her character.
In an interview with Total Film (via GamesRadar), Abrams opened up about the process of repurposing unseen footage of the late Star Wars actress for Episode IX, as he expressed his desire to tell the same story he would have told prior to Fisher's sudden death in December 2016.
Sonic 3 Prototype With Lost Content Discovered
A prototype version of Sonic 3, containing features that would never make it into the final build, has been discovered.
Video game preservation communities Hidden Place and The Cutting Room Floor have been able to unearth a prototype of Sonic 3 that contains a variety of elements that were reported in a 1993 magazine preview, but never seen in the retail release. These include the Flying Battery zone and bosses (which were moved across to Sonic & Knuckles), and Lava Reef. Also found in the ROM are three unfinished bonus stages, and object, badniks, and boss data for cut zones.
The Expanse: Official Season 4 Trailer and Poster Revealed
Amazon has revealed the official trailer for season 4 of the Expanse alongside a brand new poster. In addition, Kevin Smith will recapping the first three seasons in a brand-new video to get fans old and new ready for Season 4's debut on Amazon Prime on December 13, 2019.
Season 4 of The Expanse, which will be its first season as a global Amazon Original, begins "a new chapter for the series, with the crew of the Rocinante on a mission from the U.N. to explore new worlds beyond the Ring Gate. Humanity has been given access to thousands of Earth-like planets which has created a land rush and furthered tensions between the opposing nations of Earth, Mars and the Belt. Ilus is the first of these planets, one rich with natural resources but also marked by the ruins of a long dead alien civilization. While Earthers, Martians and Belters maneuver to colonize Ilus and its natural resources, these early explorers don’t understand this new world and are unaware of the larger dangers that await them."
New Patent Reveals PlayStation 5 Controller Design
A new patent filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment shows what appears to be the PlayStation 5’s controller.
As first spotted by VGC, the patent was published on the Japanese Patent Office website today, noting that the patent has been issued. The illustrations in the patent show a controller that is largely identical to the DualShock 4 used for the PS4, albeit with a few significant alterations.
The body of the controller appears to be slightly larger/chunkier than that of the DualShock 4, with grips more akin to the shape of the Xbox’s controller, rather than the almost tube-like shape of the ones on the DS4. The light bar has been removed, and a USB-C port added. The triggers also appear a little bigger than those on the DS4.
The Streaming Wars Explained: Will Netflix Take the Crown?
With an abundance of streaming providers already dominating the market or preparing to launch in the coming months, knowing which streaming service is the best can be a pretty daunting task. If you still have questions about the future of streaming, then you've come to the right place. All week long, as part of IGN's State of Streaming series, we'll be debuting reviews and in-depth analysis about current streaming providers like Netflix and Amazon, as well as upcoming services like NBCUniversal's Peacock and WarnerMedia's HBO Max. So keep it locked on IGN this week for all of your streaming needs.
What Is the Streaming War? Netflix vs. Amazon vs. Disney Plus vs. HBO Max...
Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition Announced
Capcom has announced that Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition will be released in February 2020, and will bring with it the return of Gill.
Champion Edition will include 40 characters, 34 stages, and over 200 costumes, made up of everything released for Street Fighter so far, excluding Fighting Chance and brand collaboration costumes, and Capcom Pro Tour DLC. It will also include any DLC released between now and the February 14 release date.
Joining the roster for Champion Edition is Gill, master of pyrokinesis and cryokinesis. All of his heavy attacks and all but one of his special moves are elementally aligned, so expect punches that flame and freeze in equal measure. Gill actually launches in December for current players, for $5.99 or 100,000 Fight Money, but will be part of the package for Champion Edition.
Russo Brothers Break Silence on Martin Scorsese’s Marvel Criticism
Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo have responded to Martin Scorsese's claim that Marvel movies are "not cinema."
While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaking duo weighed in on the recent debate over the cinematic value of superhero movies, as they assessed the merits of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
"Ultimately, we define cinema as a film that can bring people together to have a shared, emotional experience," Joe Russo said in his counter-argument, addressing how the comic book genre resonates with audiences.
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Google Stadia Adds 10 New Games for Launch
Google Stadia has added 10 new launch games and has revealed that Samurai Shodown will be available for free for Stadia Pro members alongside Destiny 2: The Collection.
Google's Phil Harrison announced the news that the original list of 12 games for Google Stadia's launch on November 19, 2019, has now increased to 22. Geoff Keighley broke down the list on Twitter, and the full launch lineup of games are as follows;
New Report Says Snyder Cut of Justice League Will Not Be Released
UPDATE at 11:49 am November 18
While the stars and fans of Justice League are rallying around #ReleaseTheSnyderCut on social media, a report from The Hollywood Reporter says that Warner Bros. currently has no plans to release director Zack Snyder's proposed cut of the movie.
"Despite the groundswell and speculation that a Snyder Cut could go to Warner Bros.' upcoming streaming service HBO Max, insiders tell The Hollywood Reporter no announcement of a release of any such cut is imminent," THR said.
UPDATE at 3:37pm November 17